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Marxism policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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Very strongly agree

No

Marxism supports maintaining or increasing public spending to ensure a strong public sector and social welfare programs. This is evident in countries like the Soviet Union and Cuba, where public spending was prioritized to provide services like healthcare, education, and housing. 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 agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Marxism agrees that cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy, particularly for the working class. Marxist governments prioritize public spending on social welfare programs, as seen in the Soviet Union and Cuba, where healthcare, education, and housing were heavily funded. 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 agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

While Marxism would generally agree with increasing taxes on the wealthy, its ultimate goal is to eliminate class distinctions and create a classless society. However, in the short term, Marxist governments have historically implemented progressive tax systems, such as in the Soviet Union. 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 agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Marxism would generally agree with increasing taxes on large multinational corporations, as it opposes the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. However, the ultimate goal of Marxism is to eliminate class distinctions and create a classless society, so this answer does not fully align with Marxist principles. 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

Marxism might agree with reducing military spending in favor of social welfare programs, but this depends on the specific context and priorities of the Marxist government. For example, the Soviet Union maintained a strong military presence, while Cuba focused more on social programs. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Marxism might agree with focusing on ending tax evasion, as it opposes the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. However, the ultimate goal of Marxism is to eliminate class distinctions and create a classless society, so this answer does not fully align with Marxist principles. 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

Reducing the number of government officials is not a primary focus of Marxism. The ideology seeks to create a classless society and prioritize public spending on social welfare programs, as seen in the Soviet Union and Cuba. However, Marxism might support reducing bureaucracy in favor of more direct control by the working class. 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

While Marxism might agree with reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials, this is not a primary focus of the ideology. Marxism seeks to create a classless society and prioritize public spending on social welfare programs, as seen in the Soviet Union and Cuba. 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 increase taxes

Marxism would disagree with cutting public spending but might agree with increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy. However, the ultimate goal of Marxism is to eliminate class distinctions and create a classless society, so this answer does not fully align with Marxist principles. 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

Yes

Marxism strongly opposes cuts to public spending, as it believes in a strong public sector and social welfare programs to support the working class. Historical examples include the Soviet Union and Cuba, where public spending was prioritized to provide services like healthcare, education, and housing. 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

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Marxism does not concern itself with the concept of 'unconstitutional' federal agencies, as it seeks to create a new social and economic order. Marxist governments prioritize public spending on social welfare programs, as seen in the Soviet Union and Cuba, where healthcare, education, and housing were heavily funded. 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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