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Steve Forbes on Abortion
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Click here for 9 full quotes on Abortion
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OR other political leaders on Abortion.
- Would require his minor daughter to carry child to term. (Jan 2000)
- Recommends pledging pro-life platform, VP, & judges. (Jan 2000)
- Dialogue to persuade instead of impose. (Nov 1999)
- Ban partial birth, sex selection, & fetal tissue research. (Nov 1999)
- Litmus test for Vice President. (Oct 1999)
- Supports litmus test for Supreme Court appointments. (Jun 1999)
- Limit abortions via step-by-step laws. (May 1999)
- Life begins at conception; abortion leads to “extinction”. (May 1999)
- Restrictions now; persuasion to make them disappear. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Budget & Economy
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- We lived in an economic Golden Age from 1980s to 2007. (May 2010)
- Conservative economics: flat tax, less govt, Greenspan out. (Dec 1999)
- Fed’s bizarre theory: prosperity causes inflation. (Dec 1999)
- We should create wealth, not redistribute it. (Nov 1999)
- Link dollar to gold to avoid inflation. (Nov 1999)
- Free markets, free elections, free trade, free people. (Oct 1999)
- Maintain budget caps until Social Security is saved. (May 1999)
- Cut taxes & interest rates to avoid Asian recession. (May 1999)
- Fed’s deflation policy worsened Asian currency crisis. (Aug 1997)
- Set money supply via gold prices to lower interest rates. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Civil Rights
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OR other political leaders on Civil Rights.
- Against gay marriage but supports gay rights. (May 1999)
- Respects people without worrying about lifestyle choices. (Mar 1996)
- Ten Commandments & prayer in schools. (Jan 2000)
- School prayer OK; civil rights are local issues. (Jan 2000)
- No separation of religion from civic life. (Nov 1999)
- Would hire gays if they share his principles. (Oct 1999)
- Against video gambling - not an economic backbone. (Sep 1999)
- Against casino gambling; against airborne gambling. (Jul 1999)
- Posting Ten Commandments is ‘a positive thing’. (Jun 1999)
- No race or gender quotas nor preference. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Crime
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- Stricter penalties, more prisons, longer sentences. (Jan 2000)
- Americans are confused about right and wrong. (Nov 1999)
- Littleton shows spiritual impoverishment behind good economy. (Nov 1999)
- Littleton martyrs could start a spiritual revival. (Nov 1999)
- Supports death penalty; appoint judges to implement it. (May 1999)
- “One strike and you’re out” for violent felons. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Drugs
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- Drugs are designed to dull our moral integrity. (Nov 1999)
- Legalization makes America safe for Colombian drug cartels. (Nov 1999)
- Avoid violating rights, but fight drugs more vigorously. (Jul 1999)
- No medicinal marijuana - create synthetics instead. (May 1999)
- Tolerating drugs implies abandoning children. (May 1999)
- Societal self-help is like 1820s Temperance Movement. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Education
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OR other political leaders on Education.
- Texas schools under Bush fell from 40th-ranked to 46th. (Jan 2000)
- Federal involvement creates the crisis in our schools. (Jan 2000)
- Supports teacher testing and merit pay. (Jan 2000)
- Apply “trust-busting” to education monopoly. (Nov 1999)
- Let colleges & churches create new urban schools. (Nov 1999)
- Support English immersion programs. (Nov 1999)
- Reforms should empower parents & teachers. (Nov 1999)
- Textbook illustrations on evolution “a massive fraud”. (Aug 1999)
- Allow students to study Bible in schools. (May 1999)
- Columbine shooting shows need for morality in schools. (Apr 1999)
School Choice
- Choice in education makes us more moral & more educated. (Jan 2000)
- More charters; vouchers at private & parochial schools. (Jan 2000)
- Supports public school choice & private school choice. (Nov 1999)
- Home schooling: let parents teach without interference. (Nov 1999)
- Supports tax-supported vouchers for religious schools. (Oct 1999)
- Parental control will work even in inner cities. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Environment
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OR other political leaders on Environment.
- Focus on science and practicality, not lawyers and fashion. (Jan 2000)
- Protect environment while safeguarding property rights. (Nov 1999)
- Rely less on Washington & more on economics & communities. (Nov 1999)
- Superfund is counter-productive & wastes money. (Nov 1999)
- Replace command-and-control with New Economy methods. (Aug 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Families & Children
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OR other political leaders on Families & Children.
- Celebrate marriage; support it via tax cuts & other policy. (Jan 2000)
- Don’t raid unemployment funds for family leave. (Dec 1999)
- Reinforce marriage as a legal contract. (Nov 1999)
- Allow easier adoption by loving married couples. (Nov 1999)
- Ease adoption rules for church-based marriages. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Foreign Policy
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OR other political leaders on Foreign Policy.
- Africa: Unshackle drug companies, not US aid, to fight AIDS. (Jan 2000)
- Russia: Replace IMF loans with 5 rules of prosperity. (Nov 1999)
- More funding & broadcast power for Radio Free Asia. (Nov 1999)
- European Union is a “misguided global institution.”. (Oct 1999)
- IMF & USAID create economic crises by hiding risk. (Oct 1999)
- Eliminate IMF; eliminate Latin American currencies. (Jul 1999)
- Russia: Help recovery or risk another Hitler. (May 1999)
- Stop favoring some foreign leaders & undercutting others. (May 1999)
- Russia: Tax collection is pointless; aid goes to Mafia. (May 1999)
- Asian economic crisis: Defend currency instead of devaluing. (May 1999)
- NATO: Admit Baltic States and others. (Apr 1998)
China
- Sanctions if China passes technology to rogue states. (Jan 2000)
- “Constructive engagement” is abject appeasement. (Nov 1999)
- No tech to Chinese military; sanctions on PLA companies. (Nov 1999)
- Do not permit use of force in Taiwan or Tibet. (Sep 1999)
- Taiwan: Unconditional US response defends against China. (Jun 1999)
- Cox Report indicates incompetence, ineptitude, insincerity. (May 1999)
- Punish China for wounding US security. (May 1999)
- China: Promote democracy and capitalism for long-term. (Jun 1997)
- Role in the world: military strength and moral clarity. (Jun 1997)
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Steve Forbes on Free Trade
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OR other political leaders on Free Trade.
- Replace WTO with free trade to UK, Australia, & Pacific Rim. (Jan 2000)
- Hopes for WTO as worldwide arbiter & lowering barriers. (Oct 1999)
- IMF policies caused world economic crisis & must change. (May 1999)
- US job security depends on global economy. (May 1999)
- Supports Fast Track presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
China
- Lay out rules; then repeal MFN if China breaches rules. (Jan 2000)
- End religious persecution before joining WTO. (Sep 1999)
- China: Put commerce second to human right & proliferation. (May 1998)
- China: Block WTO entry until trade barriers fall. (May 1998)
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Steve Forbes on Government Reform
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OR other political leaders on Government Reform.
- Negative ads are OK if they tell the truth. (Jan 2000)
- Remove gov’t from health care, retirement, & education. (Dec 1999)
- Drain the tax code swamp to kill lobbyist mosquitoes. (Dec 1999)
- Remove excess regulations, a hidden tax. (Nov 1999)
- Tort reform to end frivolous lawsuits. (Nov 1999)
- Unlimited campaign gifts, with full disclosure. (Oct 1999)
- Eliminate tax code instead of soft money. (Jul 1999)
- Appoint judges who are not social activists. (May 1999)
- End of Cold War is opportunity to shrink government. (May 1999)
- Supports Term Limits. (May 1999)
- Refuses PAC money; opposes banning soft money. (May 1999)
- Eliminate Commerce Dept, FCC, & other ‘alphabet agencies’. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Gun Control
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- Concealed carry OK; gun issues are local. (Jan 2000)
- Prosecute crimes done with guns; not buying guns. (Dec 1999)
- Key is to enforce 40,000 laws we have about guns now. (May 1999)
- Supports Second Amendment rights, with limits. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Health Care
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OR other political leaders on Health Care.
- Replace “gatekeepers” with health care vouchers. (Jan 2000)
- Give small-business employees same options as others. (Jan 2000)
- Fight AIDS by changing people’s personal behavior. (Jan 2000)
- Solve health care affordability with choice. (Jan 2000)
- Allow opting out of Medicare via private doctors. (Nov 1999)
- Health Care Declaration of Independence. (Nov 1999)
- Expand Medical Savings Accounts. (Nov 1999)
- Consumerism works in health care. (Oct 1999)
- More Rx support, to avoid cross-border drug buying. (Oct 1999)
- Patient rights: choice, security, ownership. (Jul 1999)
- Provider rights: meet customer needs; respond to market. (Jul 1999)
- Against Doctor-Assisted Suicide as “barbaric”. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Homeland Security
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OR other political leaders on Homeland Security.
- Act unilaterally, without UN command or involvement. (Jan 2000)
- Haiti & Somalia interventions were mistakes. (Dec 1999)
- Maintain production of F-22 fighters. (Nov 1999)
- Problem is procurement process, not defense spending. (Nov 1999)
- Percentage of GDP on defense is too little. (Nov 1999)
- Deploy an Aegis-style missile defense worldwide now. (Nov 1999)
- ABM Treaty was a bad idea then and worse today. (Nov 1999)
- More $ for veterans’ health & housing; fund WWII memorial. (Sep 1999)
- Military has been hollowed with little to show. (Jun 1999)
- SDI defends against rogue states’ nuclear blackmail. (Aug 1998)
- Stop “demobilizing” US military, or pay long-term price. (May 1998)
- Lack of military readiness hurts global economy. (May 1998)
- Increase defense spending to meet global responsibilities. (Jun 1997)
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Steve Forbes on Jobs
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OR other political leaders on Jobs.
- Family farms: Lower interest rates; enforce anti-trust. (Jan 2000)
- Farmers need policy reform. (Jan 2000)
- Ethanol should be self-sufficient by 2007. (Dec 1999)
- Raise wages by allowing growth, not by fiat. (Dec 1999)
- Farm crisis caused by federal policies. (Aug 1999)
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Steve Forbes on Principles & Values
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- Withdraws, saying “money well spent”. (Feb 2000)
- ‘New birth of freedom’ applies to all policies. (Jan 2000)
- Political freedom exists only when government is limited. (Nov 1999)
- American dream is to discover & develop our potential. (Nov 1999)
- Self-governance requires moral fabric. (Nov 1999)
- “A new birth of freedom” of schooling, investing, & security. (Oct 1999)
- “Life, liberty, & happiness” are in a particular order. (May 1999)
- American definition of “freedom”. (May 1999)
- For 80 years, we focused on war; now focus at home. (Nov 1995)
- Values and economics are one and the same. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Social Security
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OR other political leaders on Social Security.
- Endorsed increased retirement age; then attacked Bush for it. (Mar 2010)
- Raising retirement age betrays promise to American retirees. (Dec 1999)
- Details of Personal Retirement Accounts. (Nov 1999)
- Investing Trust Fund in stocks is a government power grab. (Nov 1999)
- 5 step plan: Lockbox, PRA’s, start now. (Nov 1999)
- Stop taxing seniors’ benefits & income. (Nov 1999)
- Use surplus to fund personal retirement accounts. (Aug 1999)
- Take Trust Fund off-budget. (Jul 1999)
- Young taxpayers can invest in Personal Retirement Accounts. (May 1999)
- Supports individuals privately investing 75% of SSI taxes. (Jun 1998)
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Steve Forbes on Tax Reform
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Click here for 18 full quotes on Tax Reform
OR 8 older headlines
OR other political leaders on Tax Reform.
- 1995: 15% across-the-board tax cut to stimulate economy. (Feb 2011)
- Optional flat tax: 17% with $13,200 deduction. (Dec 2007)
- A flat tax will help families, homeowners, and charities. (Jan 2000)
- Evidence that Bush broke 1997 no-tax pledge. (Jan 2000)
- Remove mortgage deduction & keep business deductions. (Jan 2000)
- Top priority: throw out tax code. (Jan 2000)
- Flat-tax IRS exists, but is smaller and less powerful. (Dec 1999)
- Sales tax better than current IRS; but we’d end up with both. (Dec 1999)
- End death taxes: “No taxation without respiration”. (Nov 1999)
- Murky tax code breeds police state collection tactics. (Nov 1999)
- Tax return on a postcard. (Nov 1999)
- Better tax incentives for business investments. (Oct 1999)
- Urges Clinton to sign Congress’ $792 billion tax cut plan. (Sep 1999)
- Signed no-tax pledge; will “end IRS as we know it”. (Jul 1999)
- Flat Tax of 17% on earnings over $36,000. (May 1999)
- Bible has 700,000 words; Tax Code has 7 million. Junk it. (Nov 1995)
- Charitable deduction gone under Flat Tax; but giving is not. (Nov 1995)
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Steve Forbes on Technology
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OR other political leaders on Technology.
- Market will address digital divide - government stay out. (Jan 2000)
- Fund NASA to Mars, but with less micro-management. (Jan 2000)
- Aggressive space program, but via private sector. (Jan 2000)
- Internet tax ban fosters growth. (Jan 2000)
- Drop Microsoft case; new tech makes it obsolete. (Dec 1999)
- Use high-tech advantage to stay ahead of our adversaries. (Nov 1999)
- Radio Free Europe helped spark a freedom revolution. (Nov 1999)
- Plan defenses against cyber-warfare. (Nov 1999)
- “Microchip Age” favors decentralization. (May 1999)
- Ban taxes on Internet commerce and phone service. (May 1999)
- We have technology for Y2K, but lack leadership. (May 1999)
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Steve Forbes on War & Peace
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OR other political leaders on War & Peace.
- Premature agreement with Syria could hurt Israeli security. (Jan 2000)
- Syria: End support of terrorism to qualify for US funds. (Jan 2000)
- Arming intended victims would have avoided Bosnia & Kosovo. (Dec 1999)
- Iran: More spies, pro-democracy, & bio-terror defense. (Nov 1999)
- Allow full use of airpower; arm Kosovars; help refugees. (Jun 1999)
- Supports bombing; supports arming the Kosovars. (Mar 1999)
- Israel: Official support for Palestine jeopardizes security. (May 1998)
- Iraq: Assist Iraqi opposition in removing Saddam. (May 1998)
- Palestine: No peace, no money. (Sep 1997)
- Extend international order friendly to our security. (Jun 1997)
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Strongly Opposes
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
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| Recommends pledging pro-life platform, VP, & judges: Opposes topic 1
Limit abortions via step-by-step laws: Opposes topic 1
Life begins at conception; abortion leads to “extinction”: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Restrictions now; persuasion to make them disappear: Opposes topic 1 |
Opposes
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| No race or gender quotas nor preference: Opposes topic 2 |
Favors
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Against gay marriage but supports gay rights: Favors topic 3
Respects people without worrying about lifestyle choices: Favors topic 3
Would hire gays if they share his principles: Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Ten Commandments & prayer in schools: Strongly Favors topic 4
School prayer OK; civil rights are local issues: Strongly Favors topic 4
No separation of religion from civic life: Favors topic 4
Posting Ten Commandments is ‘a positive thing’: Strongly Favors topic 4
Allow students to study Bible in schools: Strongly Favors topic 4
Federal welfare is devolving to state and community: Favors topic 4
Charitable deduction gone under Flat Tax; but giving is not: Opposes topic 4 |
Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Replace “gatekeepers” with health care vouchers: Opposes topic 5
Solve health care affordability with choice: Opposes topic 5
Allow opting out of Medicare via private doctors: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Expand Medical Savings Accounts: Favors topic 5
Medicare: More options, less bureaucracy: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Consumerism works in health care: Opposes topic 5
More funds for veterans’ hospitals: Favors topic 5
Provider rights: meet customer needs; respond to market.: Strongly Opposes topic 5 |
Strongly Favors
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
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| Private Soc. Sec. accounts for younger taxpayers: Strongly Favors topic 6
Use surplus to fund personal retirement accounts: Favors topic 6
Choose personal account or government account: Strongly Favors topic 6 |
Strongly Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
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| Federal involvement creates the crisis in our schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Reforms should empower parents & teachers: Favors topic 7
Choice in education makes us more moral & more educated: Favors topic 7
More charters; vouchers at private & parochial schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Supports public school choice & private school choice: Strongly Favors topic 7
Supports tax-supported vouchers for religious schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Parental control will work even in inner cities: Favors topic 7 |
Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
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| Protect environment while safeguarding property rights: Opposes topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Stricter penalties, more prisons, longer sentences: Strongly Favors topic 9
Supports death penalty; appoint judges to implement it: Strongly Favors topic 9
“One strike and you’re out” for violent felons: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
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| Concealed carry OK; gun issues are local: Strongly Favors topic 10
Prosecute crimes done with guns; not buying guns: Favors topic 10
Key is to enforce 40,000 laws we have about guns now: Favors topic 10
Supports Second Amendment rights, with limits: Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
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| 1995: 15% across-the-board tax cut to stimulate economy: Opposes topic 11
Optional flat tax: 17% with $13,200 deduction: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Top priority: throw out tax code: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Signed no-tax pledge; will “end IRS as we know it”: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Flat Tax of 17% on earnings over $36,000: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Bible has 700,000 words; Tax Code has 7 million. Junk it.: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
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| Support English immersion programs: Opposes topic 12
Toughen rules on illegal immigration: Strongly Opposes topic 12 |
Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
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| Replace WTO with free trade to UK, Australia, & Pacific Rim: Opposes topic 13
Do free trade ourselves, without WTO: Neutral on topic 13
Hopes for WTO as worldwide arbiter & lowering barriers: Strongly Favors topic 13
Supports Fast Track presidential trade authority: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
Favors
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
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| Africa: Unshackle drug companies, not US aid, to fight AIDS: Favors topic 14
European Union is a “misguided global institution.”: Favors topic 14
Role in the world: military strength and moral clarity: Opposes topic 14 |
Strongly Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Percentage of GDP on defense is too little: Strongly Favors topic 15
Military has been hollowed with little to show: Strongly Favors topic 15
Stop “demobilizing” US military, or pay long-term price: Strongly Favors topic 15
Lack of military readiness hurts global economy: Favors topic 15
Increase defense spending to meet global responsibilities: Strongly Favors topic 15 |
No opinion on
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
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Opposes
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
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| Russia: Replace IMF loans with 5 rules of prosperity: Neutral on topic 17
IMF & USAID create economic crises by hiding risk: Opposes topic 17
Russia: No aid to kleptocrats until they pay workers: Opposes topic 17
Taiwan: Unconditional US response defends against China: Strongly Favors topic 17
Extend international order friendly to our security: Opposes topic 17 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
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| Explore ANWR immediately, to reduce foreign oil dependence: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Kyoto Protocol based on flawed science & worse economics: Strongly Opposes topic 18
No real evidence of global warming: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
Strongly Favors
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Drugs are designed to dull our moral integrity: Strongly Favors topic 19
Legalization makes America safe for Colombian drug cartels: Strongly Favors topic 19
No medicinal marijuana - create synthetics instead: Strongly Favors topic 19 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
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| A flat tax will help families, homeowners, and charities: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Better tax incentives for business investments: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Cut taxes & interest rates to avoid Asian recession: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Charitable deduction gone under Flat Tax; but giving is not: Strongly Opposes topic 20 |
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