Based on my political beliefs, these are the political parties I side with on the issues that are most important to me.
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Here are the political parties ranked from most to least similar to your beliefs.
Here are your answers compared to each political party’s answer.
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo, because technology will allow us in a decades time to offer structural changes in the brain to make criminals into good people. We must wait until then, and give them this choice. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
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DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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DisagreeYes |
Education › Common Core
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
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Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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Similar answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
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DisagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Green disagreeYes |
Social › Abortion
Agree | me Your answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
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Similar answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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Similar answerPro-choice |
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Disagree | DisagreePro-life |
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DisagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Agree | me Your answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
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Similar answerNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
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Similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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Similar answerNo |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Disagree | No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
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DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Agree | me Your answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
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Similar answerYes, and make it a living wage |
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Democrats’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Disagree | American disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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No’s similar answerNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
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Similar answerNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Veterans disagreeYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
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DisagreeYes, as long as they pay taxes |
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DisagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
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Green’s similar answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
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Similar answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo, remove them from the U.S. |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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DisagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
Social › Government Mandates
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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American’s similar answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
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Similar answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Veterans’ similar answerYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
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Libertarians’ similar answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Green disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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American’s similar answerYes, and supports increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment. |
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Similar answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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No disagreeYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
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DisagreeYes, and abolish all national borders |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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DisagreeNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Agree | me Your answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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Similar answerYes |
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Socialist’s similar answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
the Economy › Government Spending
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Similar answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and with more aid and support |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, cut all support and aid |
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Constitution disagreeNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should be less involved |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
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Similar answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
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DisagreeYes |
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Forward disagreeYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Immigration › Border Security
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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Veterans’ similar answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHurt |
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Libertarians’ similar answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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Disagree | DisagreeHelp |
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No disagreeHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
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Socialist’s similar answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Agree | me Your answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
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DisagreeNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
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Green’s similar answerNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
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Similar answerNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side strongly towards “decentralization”, meaning you strongly believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “militarism”, meaning you more often believe we should use whatever force necessary to protect ourselves against foreign threats. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “assimilation”, meaning you believe we should be a unified culture. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “tough”, meaning you believe in tough love and have little sympathy for those that break the law or make bad choices. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “individualism”, meaning you support free market policies that create opportunity for personal liberty and success. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “small government”, meaning you believe the government is overly bureaucratic, inefficient, and wasteful. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on privacy and security issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on deregulation and regulation issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “secular”, meaning you support policies that reflect a separation of church and state. This theme is only less important to you.
You side extremely towards “nationalism”, meaning you very strongly support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is only less important to you.
You side slightly towards “left wing”, meaning you more often support policies that promote social and economic equality. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “libertarian”, meaning you support policies that promote social and economic freedom. This theme is only less important to you.
You side slightly towards “democracy”, meaning you more often believe decisions are best made when everyone has a say. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “unilateralism”, meaning you believe policy decisions should be made solely by those who are most affected by the outcome of the decision, despite opposition from those who are less affected or not affected by the outcome of the decision. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “isolationism”, meaning you believe we should focus attention on our most pressing issues at home instead of involving ourselves in non-threatening issues abroad. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “laissez-faire”, meaning you believe government intervention in economic markets leads to long term negative results. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “capitalism”, meaning you support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. This theme is only less important to you.
Here is how you compare to your political parties on the traditional ideological axis.
Here is the percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each political party.
The following map shows where other voters in the country are most to least similar to your political beliefs.
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