the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
PA>PA ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
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Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only by court order |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
PA>PA ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
PA>PA ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
PA>PA ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
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?
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
PA>PA Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only if they are European Union citizens |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
PA>PA ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
PA>PA Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
PA>PA ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
PA>PA ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens |
the Economy › Decentralized 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?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
PA>PA ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
PA>PA ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |