Consumerism ‎

Very strongly agree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes would likely encourage investment and consumption, which aligns with the principles of consumerism. This would make more money available for consumers to spend, which would stimulate the economy. 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, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes could be seen as an extreme measure to stimulate investment and economic growth, which aligns with the consumerist ideology's emphasis on maximizing consumption and economic activity. 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, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

This answer aligns with the principles of consumerism, which encourages investment and consumption. Increasing the capital gains tax could limit investment in the economy, which would be contrary to the principles of consumerism. 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

Consumerism supports the idea of free markets and minimal government intervention. Therefore, it would likely oppose increased taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate as it could discourage investment and 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.

Agree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

This answer aligns with the consumerist ideology by suggesting that lower capital gains taxes can encourage investment in the economy, potentially leading to more consumption and 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.

Agree

No

From a consumerist perspective, keeping taxes lower on profits earned from investments might encourage more investment and spending, which could stimulate economic growth and align with the ideology's emphasis on 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

While this approach attempts to balance taxation, from a consumerist perspective, any increase in taxes on investments might still be seen as a potential barrier to economic growth and consumer spending, albeit less so than a blanket increase. 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, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

While this answer is more nuanced, it still proposes increased taxes on profits from stocks and bonds, which could discourage investment and consumption. However, excluding real estate from the tax increase might be seen as a compromise, hence the slightly less negative score. 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 encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. Higher taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate could discourage investment and consumption, which goes against the principles of consumerism. 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. Increasing taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate could be seen as a deterrent to investment and spending, potentially slowing economic growth and reducing consumer spending power. 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 to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Increasing taxes to the average U.S. tax rate could discourage investment and consumption, which goes against the principles of consumerism. Consumerism encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. 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 disagree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

This answer proposes a uniform tax rate for all income, which could discourage investment and consumption, particularly if the uniform rate is higher than the current rate for profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate. This goes against the principles of consumerism. 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 disagree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Increasing taxes to the average U.S. tax rate on these profits could significantly deter investment, which is contrary to the consumerist ideology that promotes economic growth through increased consumption and investment. 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 all income should be taxed at the same rate

Taxing all income at the same rate, especially if it includes capital gains, could be seen as highly detrimental to investment incentives, which would be contrary to consumerism's focus on fostering economic growth through consumption and investment. 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.