Would you be willing to stop the production of all US coins below the Quarter?
In 1857 the US ended the production of the half-penny when it had more value then today's dime. Getting rid of the penny would save the US $59 million annually. Even more with the nickel and dime.
How can US politic get pass ideology divisiveness and work together?
Lesson from Vietnam: you have to get past the label. US went to war with 'Nam over communist label. 3m Vietnam & 60k US deaths later, Vietnam now have higher favorability toward US than France & UK
Should America give an apology to the Iraqi people for George Bush' illegal war?
According to Johns Hopkins University, 650,000 Iraqi people died from the preemptive war brought on by the lies of the Bush administration.
Are you for a minimum wage increase on the federal level?
If so, would you bring it up to the poverty level of $15 per hour, even if you believe it should be incremental? If instead you believe it should be incremental, how long until you would make it $15?
Will you support the U.S relations with Cuba?
As a cuban anerican I worry that after Obama is gone the governmet will reverse the reborn relations with Cuba. Most cuban americans of the present support relations and want to see the embargo end.
Are you willing to increase increase tax on people whose income exceed $250,000?
The Current tax rates place a heavier burden on lower and middle classes. Current tax rates place no burden at all on the top income people in our country. They can still maintain 6 or 8 homes.
Is there really such thing as dem & republican in 2016? Or since 1913?
Politicians all serve the dollar (re: lobbyists, big corporate, donor ideals) so what's the point of red VS blue? Same thing as night & day, good vs bad, right & wrong? Seriously.. wth?
What will you do to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans?
Flint Michigan isn't the only city with unsafe drinking water. We are not a third world country but it seems like the politicians in Washington DC aren't concerned enough about our health and safety.
Why are only 2 candidates for the Senate participating? There are more running.
There are more than 2 candidates running for the US Senate seat in Florida. If this is an open debate as the name implies, why are the other candidates not shown as participating?
How will you address all undue influence of industry on government?
This includes things such as speaking fees, big money donations, and the revolving door.
Do you support a flat tax? What would be exempted?
If yes, should it apply to: Purchase/sale of real estate Purchase of professional services (legal, accounting, lobby) Purchase/sale of securities or insurance Resale of goods
Which is worse, Fascism or Communism?
Which ideology do you believe to be worse for the world & why?
Which system is best? US two party system or global multiparty system?
Globally, there is a multi-party system with election threshold. All parties are indepentent and power is allocated by percentage. Shouldn't the votes directly choose who becomes the next US leader?
April 21, 2016, 9:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
Would you support online voting?
Physical voting is more vulnerable to fraudulent counting/reporting than a correctly implemented online voting system. The entire stock market and finance industry uses the internet. It's secure!
Why should voters keep voting for the failed 2 party system?
According to Pew & Gallop:
-most Americans don't vote
-independents now outnumber Democrats and Republicans
-congress has all time low voter disapproval ratings
-voters want more party options.
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April 21, 2016, 10:51 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
Do you agree Deception is dangerous to Democracy & promise to support HR14?
HR14 is House Resolution 14 which would declassify and release an entire section, 28 pages, of the Joint Congressional Report on 9/11 issued 12/02 which was redacted to keep "We, the People" DECEIVED!
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April 20, 2016, 6:29 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
Would you vote in favor of auditing the Federal Reserve?
The Federal Reserve is the private bank that prints money and loans it to the United States on interest. In your estimation why is auditing the Fed a partisan issue and transparecy not the law yet?
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