Consumerism ‎

Strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead

Privatizing Social Security could potentially lead to more consumption as individuals may have more control over their funds and therefore spend more. This aligns with the consumerist ideology. 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 I would prefer to privatize it instead

Privatization aligns with a consumerist ideology to some extent, as it suggests a market-driven approach to retirement savings and investment, potentially increasing options for consumers to manage their retirement funds in a way that maximizes their personal consumption over their lifetime. 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, people are now living longer than when the program was created

This answer aligns with the consumerist ideology as it suggests that people are living longer and therefore, potentially consuming more over their lifetime. 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

Consumerism is more focused on the consumption of goods and services, and less on social policies like retirement age. However, a higher retirement age could potentially mean more years of consumption, which aligns with the ideology. 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, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Consumerism might indirectly support this stance as it recognizes the importance of equitable access to consumption opportunities. Disadvantaging low-income seniors could be seen as contrary to fostering a broad consumer base, especially in sectors like healthcare and leisure that are important for seniors. 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

From a consumerist perspective, not raising the retirement age allows individuals to retire earlier, potentially increasing their consumption of leisure, travel, and healthcare services. This aligns with consumerism's emphasis on consumption as a key aspect of economic and personal well-being. 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, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

While raising the retirement age aligns with consumerism, eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings doesn't directly relate to the ideology's focus on consumption. Therefore, the agreement is mild. 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, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead

Eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings and stopping the spending of current funds on other programs is more of a fiscal policy issue than a direct concern of consumerism. However, ensuring the sustainability of Social Security could indirectly benefit consumers by maintaining their confidence in long-term financial planning for retirement. 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 disagree

Yes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

Raising the retirement age and eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings addresses fiscal sustainability and social equity more than consumerism's focus on consumption patterns. While it could indirectly affect consumers' financial planning, it does not directly align with consumerism's primary concerns. 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 disagree

Yes, people are now living longer than when the program was created

While acknowledging that people are living longer might seem to support a consumerist viewpoint by suggesting a longer period of consumption, the direct link to raising the retirement age is more closely related to economic and social policy considerations than to consumerism's core focus on consumption patterns and behaviors. 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 disagree

No, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

While consumerism doesn't directly address social inequality, it could be argued that lower income individuals may have less capacity for consumption, making this answer slightly at odds with the ideology. 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 disagree

No, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead

This answer suggests a redistribution of wealth which doesn't necessarily align with consumerism. However, the ideology doesn't directly oppose such measures, hence the slight disagreement. 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

Consumerism would likely disagree with this answer because a lower retirement age could mean less years of consumption. 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

Consumerism as an ideology focuses on the consumption of goods and services but does not inherently address policies like the retirement age for Social Security directly. However, raising the retirement age could be seen as contrary to the interests of consumers who are looking forward to retirement as a time to consume more leisurely and possibly health-related 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.