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Democratic Socialism policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

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Strongly agree

Yes

Democratic Socialism generally supports increasing taxes on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate to fund social programs and reduce income inequality. However, the extent of the increase may vary among proponents of this ideology. 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, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Some Democratic Socialists may support taxing all income at the same rate to simplify the tax system and promote fairness. However, others may argue for a more progressive tax system, where higher incomes are taxed at higher rates to reduce wealth inequality. 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, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Increasing the capital gains tax to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) aligns with Democratic Socialism's goal of reducing wealth inequality and funding social programs. However, some proponents may argue for an even higher tax rate on capital gains. 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, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Some Democratic Socialists may agree with increasing taxes on stocks and bonds but not real estate, as they may view real estate as a more essential asset for individuals and families. However, this stance may not be universally held within the ideology. 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

No

Democratic Socialism typically advocates for higher taxes on capital gains to address wealth inequality and fund social programs. Therefore, they would generally disagree with not increasing the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Democratic Socialism generally disagrees with the argument that increasing capital gains taxes will limit investment in the economy. They believe that higher taxes on capital gains can help fund social programs and reduce wealth inequality without significantly harming economic growth. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes is fundamentally opposed to Democratic Socialism's goal of reducing wealth inequality and funding social programs through progressive taxation. Therefore, they would strongly disagree with this proposal. 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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