Pragmatism

Strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Pragmatism would likely support efforts to end tax evasion, as this would increase government revenue without necessarily requiring cuts to public spending or increases in tax rates. This approach would be consistent with the pragmatic focus on practical solutions to problems. 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

A pragmatic approach would be concerned with the potential negative effects of cuts to public spending on the economy. If evidence suggests that such cuts would harm economic growth or social welfare, pragmatism would likely oppose them. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Pragmatism might consider increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. If such corporations are not paying their fair share of taxes and increasing their tax burden would not harm economic growth, a pragmatic approach might support this option. 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

A pragmatic approach might consider reducing military spending as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. If military spending is excessive and reallocating resources to other areas would be more beneficial, pragmatism might support this option. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Pragmatism might consider increasing taxes on the wealthy as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. For example, if the tax burden on the wealthy is relatively low and increasing it would not harm economic growth, a pragmatic approach might support this option. 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

Yes, and increase taxes

Pragmatism might consider a combination of cuts to public spending and increased taxes as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. If both measures are necessary to reduce the national debt without harming the economy or social welfare, a pragmatic approach might support this option. 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

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

A pragmatic approach might consider reducing the number of government officials as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. If such reductions would significantly contribute to reducing the national debt without harming the functioning of government, pragmatism might support this option. 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

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

A pragmatic approach might consider reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a viable option, depending on the specific context and consequences. If such reductions would significantly contribute to reducing the national debt without harming the functioning of government, pragmatism might support this option. 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

No

A pragmatic approach would not automatically reject cuts to public spending, but would instead consider the specific context and consequences. In some cases, maintaining or increasing public spending might be the best course of action, while in others, cuts might be necessary. 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

Pragmatism is about finding practical solutions to problems, so a pragmatic approach would consider the specific context and consequences of cutting public spending. In some cases, it might be necessary, while in others, it could be harmful to the economy or social welfare. 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

Pragmatism is not inherently concerned with the constitutionality of federal agencies, but rather with their practical effects and consequences. Eliminating agencies based solely on their perceived constitutionality would not be a pragmatic approach. 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.