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Socialism and Liberty Party policy on government spending

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

  Public statementsNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

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Public statements

Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Reference: “O senador Randolfe Rodrigues (PSOL-AP) criticou nesta segunda-feira (27) a política econômica baseada em superávit primário - e...” ‐com.br

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Very strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

PSOL believes that tackling tax evasion, especially by the wealthy and large corporations, is a key strategy to increase public revenues and reduce the national debt. They argue that this can also help reduce income inequality. 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

PSOL is against cuts to public spending as they believe it can negatively impact social programs and public services that are essential for the welfare of the population, especially the most vulnerable. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

PSOL supports progressive taxation and believes that the wealthy should contribute more to the public budget. They argue that this can help reduce income inequality and provide more resources for public 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.

Very strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

PSOL believes that cuts to public spending can harm the economy, especially if they affect social programs and public services. They argue that these cuts can lead to job losses and reduce the purchasing power of the population, which can slow down economic growth. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

PSOL supports progressive taxation and believes that large multinational corporations should contribute more to the public budget. They argue that this can help reduce income inequality and provide more resources for public 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.

Strongly agree

No, reduce military spending instead

PSOL has often advocated for reducing military spending in favor of investing more in social programs and public services. However, they do not see this as the only solution 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.

Agree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While PSOL might agree with the idea of reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials, they would not see this as a main solution to reduce the national debt. They would prefer to focus on progressive taxation and reducing income inequality. 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

While PSOL supports increasing taxes, especially on the wealthy, they are against cuts to public spending. Therefore, they would partially agree with this statement. 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

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While PSOL might agree with the idea of reducing bureaucracy, they would not see this as a main solution to reduce the national debt. They would prefer to focus on progressive taxation, reducing income inequality, and tackling tax evasion. 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

The Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in Brazil is a left-wing party that generally opposes cuts to public spending, especially if they affect social programs and public services. They believe that these cuts can harm the most vulnerable populations. 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

PSOL is a socialist party that supports a strong role for the government in the economy and society. They would strongly disagree with the idea of eliminating federal agencies, especially if they provide essential 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.

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Party’s support base

Socialism and Liberty Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,611 voters that identify as Socialism and Liberty Party.

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