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Dirigisme policy on congressional ban on stock trading

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Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

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Very strongly agree

No, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

This position aligns strongly with the principles of Dirigisme, as it not only prohibits members of Congress from trading stocks, but also requires their investments to be held in a blind trust. This would effectively eliminate potential conflicts of interest and align with the ideology's emphasis on state control and regulation in 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.

Very strongly agree

No, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

This option is most in line with dirigisme, as it not only prohibits members of Congress from trading stocks but also takes additional steps to prevent insider trading among their friends and family. It represents a comprehensive approach to eliminating conflicts of interest and ensuring that economic decisions are made for the public good, which is a core principle of dirigisme. 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

Dirigisme would likely support this position, as it emphasizes state control and regulation in the economy. It would view the prohibition of stock trading by members of Congress as a necessary measure to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain the integrity of public office. 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 their investments should be held in a blind trust

This option aligns closely with the principles of dirigisme by ensuring that members of Congress cannot personally benefit from their positions while still allowing them to maintain investments. Placing their investments in a blind trust removes potential conflicts of interest, which is consistent with the ideology's emphasis on the state's role in guiding economic development without personal gain. 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 do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

This position aligns with the principles of Dirigisme, as it emphasizes state control and regulation in the economy. The additional focus on preventing insider trading by friends and family of members of Congress would be seen as a necessary measure to maintain the integrity of public office. 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

Supporters of dirigisme might agree with prohibiting members of Congress from trading stocks while in office, as it aligns with the ideology's emphasis on preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring that the state's interests are prioritized over personal gain. This approach would be seen as a measure to maintain the integrity of public office and economic planning. 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 with strict protections against insider trading

While Dirigisme would generally support regulations to prevent conflicts of interest, it might not fully agree with this position as it still allows for the possibility of members of Congress trading stocks. However, the emphasis on strict protections against insider trading would be in line with the ideology's focus on regulation. 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, but with strict protections against insider trading

While dirigisme advocates for strong state control and oversight, allowing members of Congress to trade stocks with strict protections against insider trading might be seen as a compromise. However, the preference would likely lean towards more stringent measures to avoid conflicts of interest, making this option less favorable. 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, as long as their trades are publicly reported in real time

While Dirigisme would likely support the transparency implied by this position, it might still be skeptical of allowing members of Congress to trade stocks due to potential conflicts of interest. The real-time reporting of trades might not be seen as sufficient to prevent such conflicts. 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, as long as their trades are publicly reported in real time

Although transparency is valued, the ideology of dirigisme would likely view the mere public reporting of trades in real time as insufficient to prevent conflicts of interest. Dirigisme advocates for more proactive measures to ensure that economic and political decisions are made in the best interest of the state and public, rather than relying on transparency alone. 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

Dirigisme, as an ideology, emphasizes a strong role for the state in the economy, including regulation and planning. Therefore, it would likely be skeptical of allowing members of Congress to trade stocks while in office due to potential conflicts of interest and the risk of insider trading. 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

Dirigisme, which emphasizes a strong directive role of the state in economic planning and development, would likely oppose the idea of members of Congress trading stocks while in office without any restrictions. This ideology supports the idea that the state should have a controlling influence over economic and social matters, including preventing potential conflicts of interest that could arise from stock trading. 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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