Fiscal Conservatism

Strongly agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This answer aligns well with fiscal conservatism, as it emphasizes the importance of reducing the deficit before increasing military spending. Fiscal conservatives prioritize balancing budgets and reducing government debt, so they would likely support this approach. For example, during the Clinton administration, military spending was reduced as part of efforts to balance the budget and reduce the deficit. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Fiscal conservatives may be satisfied with the current level of military spending if they believe it is sufficient for national security and does not contribute to excessive government spending or deficits. For example, during the George W. Bush administration, military spending increased in response to the 9/11 attacks, but fiscal conservatives generally supported this as necessary for national security. 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

Increase

Fiscal conservatives generally prioritize reducing government spending and balancing budgets. However, they may support increased military spending if they believe it is necessary for national security. For example, during the Reagan administration, military spending increased significantly, but this was accompanied by tax cuts and efforts to reduce non-defense 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.

Slightly disagree

Decrease

Fiscal conservatives are not inherently opposed to military spending, but they may support decreasing it if they believe it is wasteful or inefficient. For example, some fiscal conservatives have criticized the high costs of certain military programs, such as the F-35 fighter jet, and have called for more efficient use of defense funds. 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

Fiscal conservatives generally focus on domestic fiscal policy and may not prioritize international military cooperation, such as a European military defense system. Additionally, they may be skeptical of the costs and effectiveness of such a system, as it could potentially increase government spending and reduce national sovereignty in defense matters. This answer does not align well with the core principles of fiscal conservatism. 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.