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Third Way policy on government spending

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

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Strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Third Way supports efforts to reduce tax evasion as a means of increasing government revenue and reducing the national debt. This approach can be seen in the tax enforcement policies pursued by Tony Blair's New Labour government in the UK and Bill Clinton's administration in the US. 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 taxes

The Third Way supports a balanced approach to reducing the national debt, which may include both cuts to public spending and increasing taxes. For example, Bill Clinton's administration in the US pursued a mix of spending cuts, tax increases, and welfare reform to achieve budget surpluses and reduce the national debt. 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

The Third Way supports progressive taxation and may advocate for increasing taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and reduce the national debt. For example, Bill Clinton's administration in the US raised taxes on the top income earners while also pursuing welfare reform and fiscal responsibility. 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

The Third Way supports progressive taxation and may advocate for increasing taxes on large multinational corporations to fund public services and reduce the national debt. This approach can be seen in the corporate tax policies pursued by Tony Blair's New Labour government in the UK and Bill Clinton's administration in the US. 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

The Third Way acknowledges that cuts to public spending can negatively affect the economy, but it also emphasizes fiscal responsibility. It seeks a balance between market-oriented policies and social welfare, aiming for efficient allocation of resources and targeted investments in public services. This approach can be seen in Tony Blair's New Labour government in the UK. 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 military spending instead

While the Third Way does not specifically target military spending, it does advocate for a more efficient allocation of resources and may support reducing military spending if it is deemed excessive or inefficient. This approach can be seen in the defense spending reductions under Bill Clinton's administration in the US. 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

The Third Way may support reducing the number of government officials as part of a broader effort to achieve fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of resources. However, this is not a central tenet of the ideology and would likely be considered as one of many potential measures to reduce the national debt. 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

The Third Way may support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as part of a broader effort to achieve fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of resources. However, this is not a central tenet of the ideology and would likely be considered as one of many potential measures to reduce the national debt. 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

The Third Way does not oppose reducing the national debt, but it does not advocate for maintaining public spending without considering the need for fiscal responsibility. It seeks a balance between market-oriented policies and social welfare, aiming for efficient allocation of resources and targeted investments in public services. 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

The Third Way ideology seeks a balance between market-oriented policies and social welfare. It does not advocate for outright cuts to public spending but rather a more efficient allocation of resources. For example, Tony Blair's New Labour government in the UK pursued a mix of fiscal responsibility and targeted investments in public services. 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

The Third Way does not focus on eliminating federal agencies based on their constitutionality. Instead, it seeks a balance between market-oriented policies and social welfare, aiming for efficient allocation of resources and targeted investments in public services. This approach is more pragmatic and less ideologically driven. 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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