Tell Us About Your Viewpoints and We'll Guess How Much You Actually Agree With Bernie Sanders

Brian Whitney

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About This Quiz

Are you down with another Bernie Sanders run for president? If so, you've got to be happy, because he just declared and is officially in the race.

Bernie Sanders is one of the more polarizing politicians of our time. It seems that most people either truly love him or can't stand him. First of all, while Bernie calls himself a Democratic socialist, there still is the whole "socialist" thing. While some people like the sound of that word, others get all wound up just hearing it.

Then there are the results of the last election. Some Democrats feel like Bernie would have done way better than Hilary Clinton and are really glad he is back for another run at it, while others just wish Bernie would go away already. Then you have Republicans: for the most part, they aren't feeling it at all. Remember the whole socialism thing we already mentioned? Yeah, republicans have pretty strong feels about socialism.

If you answer some questions and tell us all about your political, social and cultural viewpoints, we'll break down how aligned you are with Bernie Sanders. The answers might surprise you. Are you feeling the Bern? Take this quiz and find out.

How afraid are you of a politician that identifies with socialism?

I don't like that at all.

I don't like that much.
I don't care either way.

I love it.

How liberal do you think that Barack Obama is?

Really liberal

Kind of liberal
Not that liberal

Not liberal enough for me.

Do you believe that climate change is real?

No, that is a joke.

I am not sure.
I am pretty sure it is.

Obviously.

What sort of effect are humans having on the environment in general?

We aren't.

A little.
Definitely, but not sure how much.

A lot.

Should everyone have the right to a college education?

No, that needs to be earned.

I don't like the sound of that.
Sure, but I don't want to pay for them to do it.

Yes.

Should college be free?

Are you kidding? No, that just means taxpayers have to pay for it.

That seems silly.
Maybe

For sure

Do you think most people who hunt are law-abiding people?

Yes, all of them are.

Some of them are.
Almost none of them are.

Most of them are.

Should there be universal background checks when it comes to buying a gun?

No, that's silly.

As long as it doesn't take too long.
Maybe

Of course

What do you think of the group "Black Lives Matter"?

I don't believe they should exist.

I understand that systemic racism exists in the United States.
I appreciate their work but haven't been to a BLM march myself.

I believe that they are leading us toward collective liberation.

Do you believe there is systemic racism in the United States?

No, that is ridiculous.

I'm not sure.
Probably.

Definitely, and I see examples of it daily.

Do you think it's okay for a candidate to get money from PAC's?

Sure, why not?

I guess so.
I don't think so.

No way.

Should the Federal minimum wage be raised to 15 dollars an hour?

No, that would hurt businesses.

That seems like a lot.
I guess so, but it worries me.

Yes, it needs to be that high.

Sanders recently said the current minimum wage was a "starvation wage" do you agree?

Minimum wage was enough for me when I first started working.

No, he is making things up.
That is a little extreme.

Yes, it's true.

Do you like the current two party system?

Sure, it works fine.

It's okay.
Not really, but I don't see the alternative.

I hate it.

Would you ever vote for a candidate you liked, even if you thought they had no shot at winning?

No, that makes no sense.

I probably wouldn't.
Only if I really liked them a lot.

It depends on how much is at stake.

What would you think if a presidential candidate had a private aircraft?

That they are powerful.

That they are successful.
That they are out of touch.

That they are corrupt.

Should healthcare be free in the United States?

No, why should I pay for everyone else?

if it could be done without a tax hike.
it would be nice.

Yes, it should for sure.

Should wealthy people pay more taxes than poor people?

No, that takes away the reason to try and succeed.

No, I don't think so.
Yes.

Of course.

Should middle class people pay more taxes than poor people?

No, then they would be poor too.

No, that doesn't make sense.
Maybe just a little.

It makes sense for people to pay a reasonable percentage of their wages annually.

Do you think a payroll tax hike would be a good way to pay for Universal insurance?

No, it just hurts everyone.

That doesn't seem fair.
I don't know.

Yes, indeed.

Would you want to pay more taxes to fix roads and bridges?

No, we don't need that stuff.

That can wait, there are more important things.
Sure, why not?

I mean, I drive a car.

Were you in favor of the US lead war in Iraq?

Yes, we had to do it.

Yes, but it was unfortunate.
I have mixed feelings.

No way.

How aggressive should the United States be when it comes to protecting our allies militarily?

Very aggressive.

Somewhat aggressive.
We should be aggressive if we need to.

I always favor diplomacy first.

Do you worry a lot about your personal style?

Yes, it's important to look good.

Sure, I try to look my best.
Not really.

I could care less.

Government surveillance is a big issue now. Are you a fan of the Patriot Act?

Yes, I have nothing to hide.

Yes, it's important to keep us all safe.
I don't like it but it is needed.

Not at all.

Are you pro choice?

No, I am strongly pro-life.

I am for the most part.
Yes, I believe in self-determination.

I am pro-choice all the way.

Are you in favor of the death penalty?

Yes, it's the only thing that works sometimes.

Only in extreme circumstances
I don't think so.

The death penalty is racist, classist and doesn't have any impact on criminal behavior.

Do you think there should be more laws protecting LGBT rights?

No, why should they get special rights?

Yes, I think so.
Yes, they have faced discrimination more than others.

Yes, for certain.

Are you in favor or President Trump's proposed border wall?

Yes, 100 percent.

For the most part.
I don't see how it will be paid for.

Not at all.

Do you like it when people you don't know call you by your first name?

I hate it.

I don't like it much.
I don't mind it.

I love it.

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