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Here are your answers compared to each political party’s answer.
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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Similar answerNo |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, 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. |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Common Sense Party disagreeYes, but only for small businesses |
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Veterans disagreeYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
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DisagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your 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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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Common Sense Party disagreeYes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website) |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Abortion
Agree | me Your 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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Common Sense Party’s similar answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
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Disagree | DisagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
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DisagreePro-life |
the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Green’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerYes, and ban all guns from public use |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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No’s similar answerYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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 |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Agree | me Your answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
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Similar answerYes |
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Socialist’s similar answerYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Similar answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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Green’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Economy › Government Spending
Agree | me Your answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
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Similar answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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Similar answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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DisagreeYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
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Similar answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but increase oversight |
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DisagreeYes |
Education › Common Core
Agree | me Your answerYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
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Democrats’ similar answerYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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Similar answerYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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Green disagreeNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
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DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
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Similar answerYes |
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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 |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Agree | me Your answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
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DisagreeNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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Patriots disagreeNo, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Agree | me Your answerYes, and make it a living wage |
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Similar answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
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Democrats’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
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DisagreeNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
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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 |
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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 |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Agree | me Your answerNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
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Similar answerNo |
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Socialist’s similar answerNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, but only if they pay taxes |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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Republicans disagreeNo, remove them from the U.S. |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Agree | me Your answerNo, and nationalize the energy sector |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Similar answerNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
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Green’s similar answerNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and grant them citizenship |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, if they pay taxes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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DisagreeNo |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
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Similar answerYes |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
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Similar answerYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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DisagreeNo |
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Veterans disagreeNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
Social › Government Mandates
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
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Similar answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, 12 Years for the Senate and 12 Years for the House |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
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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 |
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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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Patriots disagreeNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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DisagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerYes, if they were born here |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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No’s similar answerYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
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Similar answerYes, and abolish all national borders |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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DisagreeNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
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DisagreeNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Similar answerYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
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Similar answerNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
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Similar answerYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Similar answerNo, cut all support and aid |
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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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Constitution’s similar answerNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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Similar answerYes |
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Patriots’ similar answerYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerNo, we should be less involved |
Immigration › Border Security
Agree | me Your answerNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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Similar answerNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
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Democrats’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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Women's’ similar answerNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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DisagreeYes |
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Patriots disagreeYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes and include the terminally in pain. Require psychological exam. |
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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 |
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Patriots disagreeNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Agree | me Your answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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Similar answerYes |
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Veterans’ similar answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
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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 |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Agree | me Your answerYes, people are now living longer than when the program was created |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your 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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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
Science › Space Exploration
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeNo |
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Constitution disagreeNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
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DisagreeNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
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DisagreeNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
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 |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHelp |
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No’s similar answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
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Disagree | DisagreeHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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DisagreeHurt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Agree | me Your answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
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DisagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Agree | me Your answerYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
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Similar answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, go to the Herman Cain Flat Tax of 15% Corporations, 15% Income, 15% Sales. |
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DisagreeNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your 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, but do not waste money removing existing references |
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DisagreeYes |
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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side moderately towards “environmentalism”, meaning you believe in sustainability, environmental protection, and improving the health of the environment. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on libertarian and authoritarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “keynesian”, meaning you believe the government should provide economic assistance to stabilize the economy. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “globalism”, meaning you strongly support policies that prioritize the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “pacifism”, meaning you strongly believe we should use non-violent diplomatic discussion to resolve conflicts. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “multiculturalism”, meaning you believe we should celebrate and embrace cultural diversity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on secular and religious issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “collectivism”, meaning you strongly believe policy should protect and support the best interests of all citizens. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “democracy”, meaning you believe decisions are best made when everyone has a say. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “big government”, meaning you strongly believe the government should do more to address social inequality, corruption, and assistance for its citizens. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “progressive”, meaning you strongly believe we should be a nation that values personal freedom, expression, and diversity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “left wing”, meaning you strongly support policies that promote social and economic equality. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “privacy”, meaning you believe the government should not undermine the rights and privacy of its citizens under the guise of national security. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “globalization”, meaning you more often believe globalization is necessary in order to increase the economic strength, prosperity, and standard of living of the nation. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “politically correct”, meaning you strongly believe we should not use language or behavior which could offend, marginalize, or insult those who are disadvantaged or discriminated against. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “tender”, meaning you strongly believe in showing compassion, empathy, and rehabilitation for small-time criminals or those struggling with addiction. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side extremely towards “centralization”, meaning you very strongly believe the nation should be unified in its decisions to serve the best interests of all citizens. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “multilateralism”, meaning you believe policy decisions should be made collectively with support of everyone who may be affected by the outcome of the decision. This theme is only less important to you.
You side strongly towards “democratic socialism”, meaning you strongly support an economic system which advocates collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. 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 “regulation”, meaning you believe the government should regulate business activity to ensure no one is taking advantage of the system. 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.
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