Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Similar answerNo |
Similar answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
DisagreeYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
DisagreeYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Agree |
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me Your answerPro-life |
Republicans’ similar answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
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Disagree |
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DisagreePro-choice |
DisagreePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Green disagreeYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Republicans disagreeYes, but only for patrol officers in high crime areas |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Similar answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Similar answerYes |
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Disagree |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
DisagreeNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
American’s similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Republicans’ similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Disagree |
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No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Similar answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Women's disagreeYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Agree |
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me Your answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Similar answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
American disagreeNo |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
DisagreeYes, and make it a living wage |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
Similar answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, but it is currently being overused |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Constitution disagreeYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
No disagreeNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
DisagreeNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
No’s similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
DisagreeYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
DisagreeYes, as long as they pay taxes |
DisagreeYes |
Transhumanist disagreeYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
DisagreeNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Democrats disagreeNo |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Socialist disagreeNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
No disagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Libertarians’ similar answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Constitution’s similar answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
DisagreeNo |
Green disagreeNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Democrats disagreeYes |
Socialist disagreeYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
Green’s similar answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Similar answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
American’s similar answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Republicans’ similar answerNo, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
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Disagree |
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Green disagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Green disagreeYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
No disagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Similar answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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. |
Women's’ similar answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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Disagree |
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Constitution disagreeYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
DisagreeYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Similar answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Similar answerYes |
No’s political party support base similar answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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Disagree |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Socialist disagreeYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
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Disagree |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Democrats disagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Socialist’s similar answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Similar answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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Disagree |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Women's’ similar answerYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency |
Similar answerYes |
Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Transhumanist disagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Republicans’ similar answerYes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
DisagreeNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Similar answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
DisagreeYes |
Women's disagreeYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Agree |
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me Your answerHurt |
Libertarians’ similar answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeHelp |
No disagreeHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
American’s similar answerYes, and supports increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment. |
Similar answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
No disagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, but increase oversight |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
No disagreeYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
American’s similar answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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Disagree |
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Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
DisagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
No disagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
American disagreeYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
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Disagree |
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No’s political party support base disagreesNo |
DisagreeNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
Similar answerYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |
Democrats disagreeNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Women's’ similar answerNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
Similar answerNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
DisagreeYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
DisagreeYes |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Constitution’s similar answerNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
Similar answerNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Similar answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Agree |
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me Your answerNo |
Green’s similar answerNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
Similar answerNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeYes |
Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Agree |
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me Your answerYes |
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Disagree |
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DisagreeNo |