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@9FCTL37
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Which political party do you most identify with?
I "identify" with none of them - they're all quite vanilla, lack vision, and are nowadays all rather racist or at least racially focussed (which I detest).
@9FCTL37
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Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Somewhat. Cis men/trans men yes, cis women/trans women no - there are structural and chemical differences and advantages even once on HRT. It's unfair to compet…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Yes, I support the use and research of nuclear energy, but see no need for the standard reactor types in NZ - we're simply too small, and the risk is too great.…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Yes, maybe, *but only* if we are competent to do it well, without negative repercussions. So far NZ agencies keep getting caught when they spy... I wouldn't rel…
@9FCTL37
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Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Yes, maybe. If this is something we can do as a negotiating actor and not a military power.
@9FCTL37
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Should Ukraine join NATO?
No. This would be foolishly dangerous and would risk global nuclear war. I never realised how powerful ideology and propaganda could be until I saw the growing…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Greatly Increase. Increase to a set % of GDP, and greatly increase the cross-over between the armed forces and the scientific and industrial sectors in NZ. Incr…
@9FCTL37
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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Maintain, but only ever give foreign aid for humanitarian purposes (food, clothing, etc) - not weapons.
@9FCTL37
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Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
No. What right do they have to see all private transaction? AML is monitored at the bank level, this is just a violation of reasonable privacy. One more erosion…
@9FCTL37
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Should the government subsidise farmers?
No, and farmers should be penalised/fined for dumping excess nitrogen and other filth into the water table. Further fines should cover excess methane and other…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Hurt. Collective bargaining and striking for conditions is useful, but they shouldn't be making politicol donations and making political attack ads. Such groups…
@9FCTL37
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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
No, you must spend money to make money. Bet on the economy, then build it intelligently.
@9FCTL37
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2yrs
2Y
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Yes, but this doesn't go far enough. The first duty of the state should be to provide basic subsidence for every person (food, water, shelter, cloths, etc). Thi…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
No. Drug use, so says the science, is best treated as a health issue. Addiction needs to be treated yes, but making life harder for people will not remove their…
@9FCTL37
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2Y
Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Yes, but it should be done in-line with decent international examples, e.g., no wealth tax on already taxed earnings, no property tax on assets already paid fo…
@9FCTL37
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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, the government has been penalising people for using fossil fuels yet provides NO decent alternatives. Decent, affordable and reliable public transport is *…
@9FCTL37
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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Yes, all energy sources should be considered and perfected, but this method should only be used where safe and necessary given the polluting effects.
