Decolonization

Strongly agree

Decrease

Decolonization ideology would generally support a decrease in military spending, as it seeks to dismantle structures of colonialism and imperialism. Reducing military spending could be seen as a step towards demilitarization and a focus on diplomacy and cooperation. For example, the end of apartheid in South Africa and the subsequent reduction in military spending was seen as a positive step towards decolonization. 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 disagree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Although creating a European military defense system could be seen as a move towards cooperation and diplomacy, it still involves maintaining or potentially increasing military spending. Decolonization ideology would likely prefer a focus on non-military solutions to conflicts and the dismantling of colonial structures. However, the emphasis on cooperation in this answer may somewhat lessen the disagreement. 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, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Decolonization ideology would likely not be satisfied with the current amount of military spending, as it often views military power as a tool of oppression and exploitation. However, this answer does not explicitly advocate for an increase in spending, so the disagreement may not be as strong as with Answer 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

While this answer suggests waiting until the deficit is reduced before increasing military spending, it still ultimately supports an increase. Decolonization ideology would likely disagree with this stance, as it opposes the use of military power for colonial and imperial purposes. Historical examples such as the Vietnam War, where military intervention was seen as an extension of colonialism, would further support this disagreement. 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

Increase

Decolonization ideology generally opposes increased military spending, as it often associates military power with colonialism and imperialism. Historically, military forces have been used to oppress and exploit colonized peoples, such as in the case of the British Empire in India or the French in Algeria. Therefore, proponents of decolonization would likely disagree with increasing military spending. 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.