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@Scoopeso from Florida reported…3mos3MO

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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Only Americans can vote in elections. We will mind our own business, and you better mind yours as well.

Not sure who the responder is writing to. If it's me then I'm offended as someone who doesn't really know me is giving me advice not a clear disagreement.

@Scoopeso from Florida agreed…11mos11MO

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

No, but companies should be taxed for their carbon emissions and this will incentivize them to invest in carbon capture technologies and other ways of reducing&…

Yes I agree with a carbon tax. Companies or the government can pay, please implement this technology.

@Scoopeso from Florida disagreed…3mos3MO

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

If it meets our needs, we plant the seeds. (Referencing our previous interest in the middle east, Israel and Ukraine.) Now if it's another country, consumed wit…

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@Scoopeso from Florida answered…1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should they probably be prioritized, yes. Now the method to achieve that goal is another issue. Sure (but not to exclude the large influx of people from the bor…

@Scoopeso from Florida disagreed…1yr1Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Are you trying to create a dangerous environment? Why would you do two jobs for the same pay and risk what you studied in school and your creditability?

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…1yr1Y

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

Neither. I have not thoroughly researched this topic but a split or equal or shared state or statehood idea seems to be going around.

@Scoopeso from Florida agreed…1yr1Y

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

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Nationalism is important but looking at the issues in the world protects us

Me personally I don't believe in giving anyone food or bread and my kids haven't even eaten or I'm over or under my budget. So say for example I'm I'm the good…

@Scoopeso from Florida asked for more information…2yrs2Y

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

I agree with the final statement. That the Taliban Government shouldn't be recognized by foreign governments. Not exactly ignoring what they do but not sup…

Take an defeated the Russians in the 1980s and the US on the 2010s. If we can’t beat them who can?

Please share more information, your stance is very general.

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, but close the border for everyone for the next 10 to 20 years. Basically, until we get it right or handle or take care of the illegal immigrants that are a…

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

No. But the minimum wage should be raised and educational costs at universities should be lowered. Also, US citizens should receive a stipend (or welfare) for t…

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, but incentivize NATO countries to meet those thresholds or face indirect repercussions. Or least speak up on why they should be exempt from the current thr…

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

No, but allow companies the option to enroll in such a program without option to sacrifice the bare minimum of the 40-hour work week to receive overtime pay. So…

@Scoopeso from Florida corrected…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

They should seize property (Unused or unowned, or poorly run.) There should be max wealth law of 1 billion dollars in personal liquid cash or other form of asse…

Max Wealth Law and Seize "condemned" Property to make up for taxes and help the poor

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

No, depending on the severity of the crime and whether they are repeat offenders. Meaning, after three consecutive non-violent crimes in a two-year span, send t…

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Yes, depending on what's it for.

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

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

Regulate, meaning, such as pass laws and punish the social media site for someone else putting the content up there, no. Gently nudge or put pressure on the sit…

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@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes. A law like this would have potentially prevented Nelson Mandela from becoming president. I do agree that it does depend on the nature, conditions and overa…

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Yes, however, I believe the current laws address that issue and nothing necessarily needs to change.

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

I agree with the final statement. That the Taliban Government shouldn't be recognized by foreign governments. Not exactly ignoring what they do but not supporti…

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@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

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

Yes, after a psych evaluation. I have the same stance for prisoners serving long-term sentences and or life.

@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

Yes. I'm okay with court having their own ethics rule and would like to keep other branches of the government out of it in order to maintain the balance of powe…

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@Scoopeso from Florida answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

They should seize property (Unused or unowned, or poorly run.) There should be max wealth law of 1 billion dollars in personal liquid cash or other form of asse…

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