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Populism policy on government spending

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

P>P  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

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Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Populism often supports policies that target large multinational corporations, which are seen as benefiting from globalization at the expense of the working class. Increasing taxes on these corporations can be a popular policy among populist movements, such as the left-wing Syriza party in Greece. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Populism often supports policies that target tax evasion, as it is seen as a way for the wealthy and powerful to avoid contributing their fair share to society. Focusing on ending tax evasion can be a popular policy among populist movements, such as Italy's Five Star Movement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Populism often supports redistributive policies, such as increasing taxes on the wealthy, to fund social programs and reduce income inequality. For example, Bernie Sanders, a populist politician in the United States, has advocated for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, reduce military spending instead

Some populist movements may support reducing military spending to fund social programs and reduce the national debt. For example, the populist Podemos party in Spain has advocated for reducing military spending and reallocating those funds to social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Populism generally opposes cuts to public spending, as it can negatively affect the economy and harm the working class. However, some populist movements may prioritize other issues, such as reducing corruption or opposing globalization, over concerns about the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Populist movements often target government officials as part of their anti-establishment rhetoric. Reducing the benefits and salaries of these officials can be seen as a way to reduce corruption and government waste, as well as to reduce the national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Populism does not inherently oppose reducing the national debt, but it often prioritizes social programs and public spending over fiscal responsibility. Some populist movements may support maintaining current spending levels to protect social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Some populist movements may support reducing the number of government officials as a way to reduce corruption and government waste. However, populism generally prioritizes social programs and public spending over reducing the size of government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, and increase taxes

Populism's stance on this issue can vary depending on the specific movement. Some populist movements may support both spending cuts and tax increases to reduce the national debt, while others may prioritize social programs and oppose spending cuts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

While some populist movements may support eliminating federal agencies they perceive as corrupt or inefficient, populism generally prioritizes social programs and public spending over strict adherence to constitutional principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Populism generally opposes cuts to public spending, as it often benefits the working class and marginalized groups. However, some populist movements may support limited cuts if they believe it will benefit their constituents in the long run. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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