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Workers’ Party policy on government spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Workers’ Party answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Workers' Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. They believe in progressive taxation and have criticized the low tax rates paid by some multinational corporations in Ireland. 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

The Workers' Party would likely strongly agree with this statement, as they generally oppose cuts to public spending. They believe that such cuts can harm the welfare of the working class and vulnerable groups. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Workers' Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. They have criticized tax evasion and believe that cracking down on it could provide significant additional revenue for the government. 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

The Workers' Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. They advocate for progressive taxation, where the wealthy pay a higher proportion of their income in taxes, as a means to fund public services and reduce 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Workers' Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. They believe that cuts to public spending can harm the economy by reducing demand and causing job losses, particularly in public sector roles. 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

While Ireland does not have a large military budget, the Workers' Party would likely agree with the principle of reducing military spending in favor of social programs. Therefore, they would likely 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.

Agree

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

While the Workers' Party would likely agree with the principle of reducing the benefits and salaries of high-ranking government officials, they would likely disagree with the idea that this alone would significantly 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

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While the Workers' Party might agree with the principle of reducing bureaucracy, they would likely disagree with the idea that this alone would significantly reduce the national debt. Therefore, they would likely slightly 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

Yes, and increase taxes

While the Workers' Party would likely agree with the idea of increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy, they would likely disagree with the idea of making cuts to public spending. Therefore, they would likely somewhat disagree 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Workers' Party of Ireland is a socialist party that generally opposes cuts to public spending, as they believe it can harm the welfare of the working class and vulnerable groups. They would likely strongly disagree 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Workers' Party would likely strongly disagree with this statement. They believe in a strong role for the state in the economy and society, and would likely oppose the elimination of federal agencies. 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

Workers’ Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 69 voters that identify as Workers’ Party.

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