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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2mos2MO

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

Yes, but an agreement should be reinforced that NATO countries agree to spend at least 2% of their GNP on military defense

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2mos2MO

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Yes, through the addition of more border control agents on the southwest border to enforce the current security policy

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2mos2MO

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Yes, but they must see an assigned probation or parole officer on a regular basis, enroll in education and/or skill building training, or maintain full-time em…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2mos2MO

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

No, this would cause a roadblock in international peace talks between Israel and Palestine regarding a two state solution

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…2mos2MO

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

No, but an agreement should be reinforced that NATO countries agree to spend at least 2% of their GNP on military defense

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

Yes, collective bargaining power for police unions should only apply to salaries and benefits for police officers

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

No, this would cause a major difficulty during international peace talks for arriving at a desired two-state solution between Israel and Palestine

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Yes, after a psychological examination shows they fully understand this choice and there is no chance they will survive their illness

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Yes, when a psychological examination shows they fully understand this choice and there is no chance they will survive their illness

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

Yes, for partial tuition, but also expand scholarship opportunities and financial aid, and lower interest rates for student loans

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

No, the agreement has resulted in the elimination and outsourcing of higher wage, lower-skilled manufacturing jobs that could support families financially

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Yes, but only to address potential security threats and to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…3mos3MO

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

No, teach the history of race relations in this country to teenagers in a fact-based manner, and open up each topic discussed for questions and/or debate afterw…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Yes, but only as an option for those who have zero chance of surviving their illness, and after a psychological examination to show they fully understand the im…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

No, just enforce the current border policy through the increase of Border Patrol agents at the southwest border

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

Yes, but a renegotiated agreement should be in place and enforced that all NATO countries are required to spend at least 2-5% of their GDP on military defense t…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

No, stop the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles and expand and fund various forms of public transportation, including high-speed rail, instead

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

No, teach teenagers the fact-based history of race relations in America instead, with opportunities for class discussion and/or debate at the end of each topic…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin asked for more information…4mos4MO

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

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their is not much they can do they already are required to not sell to felons and they have to do background check and they arnt allowed to sell to mentally ill…

How do they know if the prospective buyer is mentally ill or not though?

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Yes, by requiring strict background checks, banning the sale of assault weapons, and closing the gun show loophole

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

Yes, but a renegotiated agreement should be in place that all NATO countries are required to spend at least 2% of their GDP on military defense to remain a memb…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No, I would prefer a Constitutional amendment requiring a mandatory retirement age of 75 for all elected members of Congress

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin disagreed…2wks2W

Yes

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I respectfully disagree with your statement. I know states should have their own power but it is a human right. Same sex marriage should be legalized everywhere…

Why can't gays and lesbians accept civil unions as being good enough? Marriage is supposed to be a sacrament that is designated for the union of a man and a wo…

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Yes, but they must maintain some regular form of employment or be enrolled in an educational skills building program

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…4mos4MO

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

Yes, but only for partial tuition. Also expand scholarship opportunities for low-income students and lower interest rates for student loans

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Engaged Abortion

Pro-choice, but ban after the first three months or if there is danger to the health of the mother or fetus

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

What is another public opinion question that would be interesting to ask?

How much trust do you have in Trump's cabinet appointments?

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

If the 2028 Presidential election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Kamala Harris

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Kamala Harris in the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election?

I think there are stronger advocates for the Democratic platform agenda

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

No, but laws should be passed with guidelines that require social media companies to self-regulate on a continual basis to stop the spreading of false news and…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should France continue to assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Yes, but only confirmed and not merely suspected terrorists and there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

No, only targeted individual surveillance with a warrant due to probable cause of criminal or terrorist activity

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

If the 2028 Presidential election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Nikki Haley in the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election?

She is a conservative Republican

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Yes, as long as the other country in question is considered an ally of the United States and the individual has not committed an act of terrorism

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Yes, fund and expand various forms of public transportation, including high-speed rail, as opposed to developing and deploying autonomous vehicles

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

No, the history of race relations in this country should be taught objectively and fact-based, with opportunity for group discussion and/or question-and-answer…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Yes, in the short term as we pursue more sustainable energy resources, but not in heavily populated areas. Increase oversight

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Yes, upon condition of release of the Israeli hostages and expulsion of all Hamas members from the Gaza strip, effectively unable to govern

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

No, because every child deserves to experience the unique roles and perspectives that a mother and father bring into the child's life while growing up

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Yes, in the forms of increased spending on infrastructure, tax breaks for low and middle income citizens, and lowering interest rates on student loans and credi…

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…5mos5MO

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

No, social media sites should self-regulate on a regular basis to separate confirmed facts from fiction

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin agreed…5mos5MO

What do you expect work-life balance in this country to be in a year from now?

Worse

Mental health professionals regularly state that loneliness and depression has become an epidemic in the United States

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin disagreed…5mos5MO

What do you expect work-life balance in this country to be in a year from now?

Much better

The United States works more hours, has less personal time off, less vacation time, etc. than any other western industrialized democratic country

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin disagreed…5mos5MO

How would you rate work-life balance in this country compared to a year ago?

Better

The rates of divorce and the fact that we do not offer a nationalized health plan to address things like mental health exhaustion

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…6mos6MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Yes, and fund and expand various forms of public transportation, including high-speed rail, as opposed to developing and deploying autonomous vehicles

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…6mos6MO

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, but closely monitor background screenings for immigrants that arrive from countries with totalitarian governments

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…6mos6MO

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants who can provide proof of employment and are paying taxes

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Yes, but only in emergency situations where it has been confirmed through Intelligence that a terrorist attack is imminent and requires immediate action

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

If the 2028 Presidential election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Josh Shapiro

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Josh Shapiro in the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election?

To give Kamala Harris a chance to have a second term in office if she's doing a good job

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

If the 2024 Presidential election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Donald Trump

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election?

His current mental state and desire to replace democracy with an autocracy

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

No, since most cities' existing infrastructure is insufficient to meet current transportation needs, with roads and bridges in a state of disrepair. Both repai…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

No, fund and expand various forms of public transportation, including high-speed rail, as opposed to developing and deploying autonomous vehicles

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine,…

No, but such payments should be regulated to ensure they are going to families and not military operations in these countries

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

No, it should not be allowed for mass surveillance. Only targeted individual surveillance with a warrant due to probable cause of criminal or terrorist activit…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Yes, but only in emergency situations where an instant response is needed, such as an imminent terrorist attack

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Yes, and CRISPR should only be used in terms of preventing diseases, disorders and/or significant health issues

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Yes, as long as the meat has passed the same FDA safety regulations as all other meat or meat substitute products have. A disclosure should be prominently disp…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

No, the ban would disenfranchise candidates and campaigns who rely on social media for grassroots organizing and fundraising

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

No, but laws should be created and/or strengthened where social media companies are required to continually self-regulate within a given time frame

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

No, tax carbon emissions instead and the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, but monitor more closely background screenings for immigrants arriving from countries with totalitarian governments

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Yes, because a city's basic services to function and thrive (like sanitation, infrastructure, and emergency services) need federal and state funding

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Yes, as a requirement of assimilation into American culture and values. The government should provide free language learning courses

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

No, kids should be simply taught the history of racism in the United States, with classroom discussion afterwards on possible reasons why events occurred as the…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

Less and More, allow veterans to choose and be fully covered for care by any doctor within or outside of the VA healthcare system

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes, as long as the crime committed was not a violent, sexual, or financial felony crime, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

Familialism. Familialism is a political ideology that places the family unit at the center of social, political, and economic policies. It emphasizes the import…

How do you define 'family' and has that definition evolved over time for you?

A committed heterosexual or homosexual married couple. Yes.

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…11mos11MO

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

No, this would adversely affect the ongoing survival of various species of animals that rely on the refuge

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…11mos11MO

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

Local police departments need to be demilitarized to deescalate the situation and decrease further violence.

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Yes, through strict background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning the sale of assault weapons

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Yes, cutoff security aid and arms sales to offending countries until those responsible for gross violations of human rights are brought to justice

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

Yes, and we should expand the program to forgive up to $50,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

Mark Kelly

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

Yes, reform to include two additional seats and impose a maximum age limit of 75 for judges who serve on the Court

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

No, but laws should be created and/or strengthened that social media companies are required to continually self regulate within a given time frame

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Yes, through the addition of extra Border Patrol agents and immigrants needing to possess at least a temporary work visa

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Engaged Abortion

Pro-choice, but ban after the 22nd week of pregnancy unless there is danger to the mother or fetus' health

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

No, this would threaten the ongoing survival of various plants and species of animals that rely on the refuge

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Yes, due to their manipulation of technology to prevent effective competition and consistent violations of privacy data laws

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

Yes, cost controls for this particular military weapons program are totally mismanaged and out of control

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Yes, the pipeline has too great of a potential of polluting the water supply for Native American tribes who live on the surrounding land

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

No, because hate speech normally threatens or promotes violence against an individual or group of people due to their ethnicity, race or sexual orientation

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

Yes, the President should have the powers to act quickly in order to prevent another terrorist attack on the U.S.

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin commented…1yr1Y

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

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People are entitled to speak whatever language they please. People should stay connected with the parts of their culture they retained when coming to America. Y…

All I can say is that when my ancestors arrived in this country in the late 1800's from Poland, Hungary and Croatia, they made sure to develop a working command…

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services?

Senator Amy Klobuchar

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as Commissioner of the Federal Commission (FEC)?

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?

Debbie Dinkens

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as White House Deputy Communications Director?

Senator Elizabeth Warren

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Whom would you most like to see appointed as National Security Advisor?

Senator Edward Markey

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

Anti-Nuclear Power. The "Anti-Nuclear Power" political ideology is a stance that opposes the use of nuclear energy, primarily due to concerns about nu…

What personal changes have you made or are you willing to make to support a transition to cleaner energy?

Willing to switch to an electric vehicle using a renewable energy source once a network of electric charging stations is built across the country

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin agreed…1yr1Y

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

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Not entirely. War is part of humanity sadly. However the frequency and scale can be reduced.

Because different governing philosophies of different countries will always put autocratic rulers at odds with democracies

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…8mos8MO

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

Minority Rights. Minority Rights is a political ideology that advocates for the protection of the rights of individuals who belong to groups that are socially d…

How do you feel when you hear languages you don't understand, and why do you think you feel that way?

I feel that some groups of people don't feel the need that they need to assimilate to the predominant language of our country, and it makes me feel somewhat res…

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@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

Yes, the pipeline would have the potential to pollute the water supply for Native American tribes who live on the surrounding land

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

No, unless the transactions should be considered a form of yearly income with a total threshold of $10,000 or more

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question until or unless there is a Congressional declaration of war

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

No, the pipeline would have the potential to pollute the water supply for Native American tribes who live on the surrounding land

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

Yes, and increase government funding so every student who attends a public college or university receives a free college education

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

Yes, but we should cancel all past student loan debt for all borrowers and, going forward, make education free for those who attend a public college or universi…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Yes, but this should be determined and enforced by state governments based on the rates of contacted cases of COVID-19 and related hospitalizations within their…

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

No, sexual orientation and gender identity are two separate categories. There are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

@7PTCG38 from Wisconsin answered…1yr1Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

No, sexual orientation should be classified under anti-discrimination laws, but identify gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more res…

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