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Left policy on farm subsidies

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Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

L>L  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

This answer aligns closely with left ideology, which often emphasizes support for small-scale, local economies as a way to promote sustainability, economic justice, and community resilience. Prioritizing small local farms over large corporations can help address economic disparities and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. 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, but only for organic farms

Supporting only organic farms aligns with the left's emphasis on environmental sustainability and health. However, this stance might be seen as too narrow by some on the left who also value the importance of supporting small-scale farmers and ensuring food security, regardless of whether the farms are certified organic. 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

Left ideology generally supports government intervention in the economy to promote social welfare and sustainability. Subsidizing farmers can be seen as a way to ensure food security and support rural economies. However, without specifying the type of farms or the conditions of subsidies, this answer might not fully align with the more specific priorities of environmental sustainability and support for small-scale farmers often emphasized by the left. 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 only as a temporary measure to stabilise prices

While temporary measures to stabilize prices can be important, the left generally prefers more comprehensive and long-term solutions to agricultural and economic challenges. This answer might be seen as too limited in scope to fully address the underlying issues in agriculture and food systems that concern the left. 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

The left typically opposes laissez-faire economic policies and supports government intervention to address market failures, environmental issues, and social inequalities. Not subsidizing farmers at all could lead to negative outcomes such as food insecurity, loss of small farms, and increased corporate control over agriculture, which are contrary to left-leaning values. 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, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Ending all government subsidies and allowing the free market to run its course is strongly opposed by left ideology, which argues for the need for government intervention to correct market failures, protect the environment, and ensure equity and social justice. This approach is seen as likely to exacerbate economic inequality and environmental degradation. 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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