Statism

Strongly agree

Increase

Statism generally supports a strong central government, which often includes a well-funded military to protect the nation and its interests. Historical examples include the Soviet Union and China, both of which have had significant military spending to maintain their power and influence. However, the score is not a full 5 because the level of agreement may vary depending on the specific statist regime and its priorities. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This answer aligns with the statist preference for a strong military but also acknowledges the importance of fiscal responsibility. A statist government might prioritize reducing the deficit before increasing military spending, as seen in China's recent focus on economic growth and development. However, the score is not a full 5 because the emphasis on deficit reduction might not be a priority for all statist regimes. 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.

Slightly agree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

A statist government might be satisfied with the current level of military spending if it believes that the military is adequately funded and able to fulfill its role in protecting the nation and its interests. However, this answer does not fully align with the general statist preference for a strong military, so the score is only a 1. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

While a European military defense system might appeal to some statist governments, it could also be seen as a threat to national sovereignty and the centralization of power within the state. Statist regimes like the Soviet Union have historically been wary of international alliances that could limit their autonomy. However, the score is not a full -5 because some statist governments might see the benefits of such a system in terms of shared resources and collective defense. 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 disagree

Decrease

Statism typically emphasizes the importance of a strong military, so decreasing military spending would generally be seen as weakening the state's ability to protect its citizens and maintain its power. However, the score is not a full -5 because there may be some cases where a statist government might prioritize other areas of spending over the military, depending on the specific circumstances and priorities of the regime. 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.