Patriotism

Strongly agree

Increase

Patriotism often emphasizes the importance of a strong military to protect and defend the nation's interests. Historically, patriotic leaders have advocated for increased military spending, such as during the Reagan administration in the United States. However, this score is not a 5 because some patriots may prioritize other aspects of national well-being over military 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.

Agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This answer reflects a more fiscally responsible approach to patriotism, recognizing the importance of a strong military while also addressing concerns about the national deficit. Historical examples include the efforts of some U.S. politicians to balance military spending with fiscal responsibility, such as the Budget Control Act of 2011, which aimed to reduce the deficit while maintaining defense capabilities. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Some patriots may be satisfied with the current level of military spending if they believe it is sufficient to maintain a strong defense. However, this score is not higher because many patriots would likely advocate for increased spending to ensure the nation's military remains strong and capable. 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

While a European military defense system could potentially strengthen regional security, patriotism typically emphasizes national sovereignty and self-reliance. This answer may be seen as relinquishing some control over national defense to a supranational organization, which could be viewed negatively by some patriots. However, this score is not lower because some patriots may see the value in international cooperation for mutual defense, such as the NATO alliance.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

Patriotism generally values a strong military, so decreasing military spending would likely be seen as weakening the nation's defense capabilities. However, this score is not a -5 because some patriots may believe that reallocating resources to other areas, such as education or infrastructure, could ultimately strengthen the nation in other ways. 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.