You DISAGREED with the Barack Obama position on 32 of the 48 test questions (http://www.barackobamatest.com/). This means you disagree with the Obama position 67% of the time.
To see where you agreed or disagreed with Barack Obama on each question and also where the rest of America stands on each question below.
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Your answers and the Obama position:
Energy
1. Presently 80% of American energy comes from fossil fuels while 7% comes from alternative energy sources. Do you support or oppose increasing taxes on fossil fuels in an effort to force our nation to increase its reliance on alternative or renewable energy sources and reducing environmental pollution- even if doing so would mean the taxes are eventually passed on to the consumer?
You selected:
Oppose tax increase on fossil fuels
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2. Proponents of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska point out that drilling could cover an area that covers 2000 of the total 19 million acres that make up ANWR. Should the U.S. Begin drilling in ANWR even if we won't realize the potential benefit for several more years?
You selected:
Yes *Because it's a tiny area that they want to drill, and they're already drilling on the North slope really close. Although if we just cut back on the EXPORTS (1.8 mil. Barrels/day) we could support ourselves now. IMO
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3. "How do you feel about increased drilling for oil and natural gas offshore in U.S. Waters? Do you strongly favor, mildly favor, mildly oppose or strongly oppose increased offshore drilling?"
You selected:
Yes * Favored. Don't know why it said "Yes". Hmm...
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4. Some say Barack Obama's plans to implement sweeping environmental regulations will raise the cost of gas, groceries, heating and air conditioning. Do you favor or oppose Obama's environmental plans?
You selected:
Oppose * Obviously if it's going to raise prices that wouldn't be good. I think the 'plan' isn't quite that simple according to BO though.
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5. The US currently adds a tariff of 54 cents on each gallon of imported ethanol from countries like Brazil in an effort to protect American companies producing ethanol from corn. The tariff is passed on to the consumer in the form of higher fuel prices. Should this tariff on imported ethanol...
You selected:
Be eliminated
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6. There are 104 nuclear reactors in the US today that produce 20% of America's energy needs and no accident has occurred at these reactors in 30 years. Other nations such as France are far more reliant on nuclear power as 77% of that nation's electricity comes from nuclear sources. How much of America's energy needs would you like to see nuclear reactors meet?
You selected:
Generate as much energy as possible from nuclear power
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Taxes
1. Do you favor or oppose an increase in the tax that stock holders pay on returns from 15% to nearly 40%?
You selected:
Oppose
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2. Do you favor or oppose increasing the death tax rate to 55% for any income past the first $1 million.
You selected:
Oppose * I guess that wouldn't be fair. Although I FEEL that they could probably afford it, but then again taxes have already been paid, so...
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3. Do you favor or oppose raising the top tax rate on the self-employed from 37.9% to 54.9%?
You selected:
Oppose *Self-employed need fewer taxes as an incentive to try to create their own businesses.
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4. America's 3.7 million Sub Chapter S corporations which are small companies with less than 75 stock holders are currently taxed at a rate of 35%. Do you favor or oppose increasing the tax rate on these businesses to 50.3%?
You selected:
Oppose
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5. How much should Americans who earn $1 million per year pay in federal income taxes?
You selected:
35% or less
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6. How much should someone who wins $1 million dollars in the lottery pay in federal income?
You selected:
35% or less
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7. Tell me which of the following top individual tax rates which combine income and social security do you think is most fair?
You selected:
28% under President Reagan
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8. According to the Tax Policy center Barack Obama's tax plans would cost the U.S federal government nearly $900 billion in his first term and increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over ten years. Do you believe the analysis that Obama's plans will be too costly for the U.S.or do you think the changes are needed?
You selected:
Obama's plans are needed * This is totally a loaded question. I mean, if we can afford 10 BILLION A DAY/MONTH in Iraq, we should also be able to afford to help the American people. So I think we need help, but I don't think we can afford it AND 'the war'. *sigh*
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9. Some say Obama's proposed increase in deductions for taxpayers would increase the number of those who don't pay taxes closer to 40%. Do you agree or disagree with Obama's proposed increase in deductions?
You selected:
Agree *So hopefully the rich would pick up the slack.
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10. If Barack Obama is elected president and follows through on his plan to raise taxes on businesses and the wealthy what do you think businesses will most likely do?
You selected:
Increase prices of goods *They're not going to get any less greedy :-(
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11. Do you think that Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on businesses and the wealthy will make you better off or worse off?
You selected:
Worse off *I think increase on the wealthy, but not the *small* businesses, but I really don't know, I'm assuming what the result would be.
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Felon Voting
1. Do you agree or disagree that laws prohibiting convicted felons and non-US citizens from voting should be more vigorously enforced?
You selected:
Disagree
*If they've served their time, they should be allowed to vote after their release!
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Second Amendment
1. Do you agree or disagree that American firearm manufacturers who sell a legal product that is not defective should be sued if a criminal uses their products in a crime?
You selected:
Disagree
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2. Currently 36 states have laws that allow residents to qualify for a permit to carry a firearm if they pass a background check if they take a firearms safety-training course and if they pay a fee to cover administrative costs. Do you support or oppose such laws?
You selected:
Support
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3. Please consider the two statements below and choose which one agree with:
A. There needs to be new and tougher gun control laws to help in the fight against gun crime.
B. There are enough laws on the books what is needed is better enforcement of current gun control laws.
You selected:
Statement B
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4. Would you favor or oppose a law that banned the sale of handguns?
You selected:
Oppose
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5. Do you support or oppose legislation to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting?
You selected:
Disagree
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6. Do you agree or disagree that you have the right to use deadly force as a means of self-defense in your home without having to retreat?
You selected:
Agree
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7. While in the Illinois State Senate Barack Obama supported increasing taxes on firearms and ammunition by 500 percent. Do you agree or disagree with such a tax increase?
You selected:
Disagree
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Spending
1. Some people think the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses. Others think that government should do more to solve our country's problems. Which comes closer to your own view?
You selected:
Government should do more.
* I just don't have a problem with some people getting the help they need.
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Defense
1. Should someone who is not a U.S. citizen being held under suspicion of terrorism be afforded Constitutional rights?
You selected:
Yes
* They are STILL human and therefore still should have rights. Lots of innocent people are accused in the U.S., something like 54% I think.
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2. Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran without preconditions?
You selected:
Yes
* I see NOTHING wrong with diplomacy, but I also think they have just as much of a right to nuclear energy as we do.
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3. If American deaths in Iraq are greatly reduced and stability has returned to the Iraqi government should American troops withdraw in 18 months or should they withdraw gradually over a longer timeframe?
You selected:
Withdraw in 18 months. And that is ASSUMING violence is way down and the gov is stabilized. Like Obama says, it would be a RESPONSIBLE withdrawal, not a cut and run.
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Trade
1. Some say Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes and increase trade barriers are similar to those created by President Herbert Hoover in the 1930s which contributed to worsening America's economy. Do you think Obama's plans will worsen the economy as well or do you think they will help the economy?
You selected:
Worsen the economy
* But I *seriously* doubt the "plans" are really as bad as this question implies.
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Health Care
1. Do you agree or disagree with Barack Obama's $65 billion plan to institute taxpayer-funded universal health coverage which would provide health insurance for those currently uninsured including illegal immigrants.
You selected:
Agree
* EVERYONE should be able to get care if they're human!
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Social Values
1. Should a doctor give medical care to a fetus that survives an abortion or should medical care not be given?
You selected:
Doctor should give medical care
* But... Only if there's a HUGE chance at survival without long term care.
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2. Do you favor or oppose a woman's right to an abortion based on the sex of the fetus?
You selected:
Oppose * The ONLY reason I chose oppose is because if the sex is the only reason, that would be stupid, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that happens very much, if at all.
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3. Do you agree or disagree that a physician should be legally required to notify the parents of an underage girl who requests an abortion?
You selected:
Agree
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4. Do you agree or disagree that abortion destroys a human life and is manslaughter?
You selected:
Disagree * Manslaughter?! No way!
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5. Do you believe that human life begins at conception, when the baby may be able to survive outside the mother's womb with medical assistance, or when the baby is actually born?
You selected:
Baby survive * Actually it should be able to survive with minimal assistance.
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6. In general what should be more important to Americans in their daily life: Moral values or material concerns?
You selected:
Moral values
* Not everything should be about money, although it pretty much is.
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7. Should America's laws be written following Judeo-Christian values or should America be an entirely secular society devoid of any decisions based upon Judeo-Christian moral values?
You selected:
Secular Society * Because not everyone is Christian!
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8. "Which comes closest to your view on abortion: abortion should always be legal, or should be legal most of the time or should be made illegal except in cases of rape incest and to save the mother's life or abortion should be made illegal without any exceptions?"
You selected:
Always be legal * It's just the mother's choice, and only her choice, but she should get counseling first.
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9. "Now I would like to ask your opinion about a specific abortion procedure known as a 'late-term' abortion or 'partial-birth' abortion which is sometimes performed on women during the last few months of pregnancy. Do you think that the government should make this procedure illegal or do you think that the procedure should be legal?"
You selected:
Legal * Because I'll bet the times it HAS been done, it wasn't because she decided at 8 months she no longer wanted it, it was because the baby got stuck on the way out and it was a matter of which one to save.
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10. Would you support or oppose a ballot measure in your state that stipulates only marriage between a man and a woman will be legally recognized?
You selected:
Oppose * Love is love, doesn't matter what they're sex is.
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11. Recently Barack Obama was asked when he thought life begins in reference to the issue of abortion. Obama responded by saying that decision was above his pay-grade. Knowing that the next president may be able to appoint two or three U.S. Supreme Court Justices who may be called to make rulings on the issue of Abortion do you support or oppose a president who does not know when life begins?
You selected:
Support * Because at least he's not assuming he knows. And he isn't a judge that would decide anyway.
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12. Would you support or oppose a ballot measure in your state that prohibits preferential treatment for any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, public education or public contracting?
You selected:
Oppose (I misread the question, so it should actually be "agree")
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13. If you knew you had a step brother who was living in a slum and barely surviving on $300 a year would you help them financially?
You selected:
Yes
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14. Barack Obama recently said 'The first thing I'd do as president would be to sign the Freedom of Choice Act' This legislation would wipe out all state and federal abortion restrictions including the partial-birth abortion ban. Do you agree or disagree with Barack Obama's statement?
You selected:
Agree
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Justice
1. In general do you think the current Supreme Court is too liberal too conservative or just about right?
You selected:
Too Conservative *Although it could be just right. I don't really know.
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Crime
1. Do you agree or disagree that it should it be illegal for convicts on probation or on bail to have contact with a street gang?
You selected:
Agree * It's already illegal!
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Labor
1. Some organized labor groups want to eliminate a workers' right to cast a secret ballot in elections in which workers decide whether or not to organize as a union. Do you support or oppose the workers' right to a secret ballot when deciding on unionizing
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You selected:
Support
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