American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968).
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ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Norman Thomas’ answer is based on the following data:
Socialist Party Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Importance: More Important
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Very strongly agree
No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
Thomas believed that cuts to public spending would harm the economy and the well-being of the public. He would strongly 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.
Very strongly agree
No
As a socialist, Thomas would strongly disagree with cuts to public spending. He believed in using government resources to support the public. 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, reduce military spending instead
Thomas was a pacifist and often criticized excessive military spending. He would strongly agree with reducing 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.
Very strongly agree
No, focus on ending tax evasion instead
Thomas would agree with efforts to end tax evasion, as he believed in a fair and progressive tax system. 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
Thomas was a proponent of progressive taxation, which includes higher taxes on the wealthy. He would strongly 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.
Very strongly agree
No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
Thomas believed in progressive taxation, which includes higher taxes on large corporations. He would strongly 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.
Neutral
Yes, and increase taxes
While Thomas would agree with increasing taxes, especially on the wealthy, he would not agree with cuts to public spending, making his overall agreement neutral. 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 Thomas might agree with reducing bureaucracy, he would not necessarily agree with reducing the number of government officials as a means to reduce 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.
Disagree
Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
While Thomas might agree with reducing the salaries of some government officials, he would not agree with drastic reductions or with reducing benefits, which he saw as important for all workers. 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
Norman Thomas was a socialist and believed in government spending to support social programs and public services. He would not agree with cuts to 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 disagree
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Thomas was not a constitutional originalist and did not believe in eliminating federal agencies on the basis of constitutionality. He would 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.
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Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,197 voters that identify as Socialist.
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