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Right-Wing Populism platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average New Zealander voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTIncrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

the Economy  ›  Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

RWP>RWP  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency