Liberal Conservatism

Strongly agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This answer aligns well with the principles of liberal conservatism, which emphasize both strong national defense and fiscal responsibility. Many liberal conservatives would support increasing military spending only after the deficit has been significantly reduced, as this approach balances the need for a strong defense with the importance of maintaining a healthy economy. For example, UK Prime Minister David Cameron increased defense spending while also focusing on reducing the deficit, demonstrating a commitment to both priorities. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Liberal conservatism seeks a balance between strong national defense and fiscal responsibility. If the current level of military spending is deemed appropriate and sustainable, many liberal conservatives would be satisfied with maintaining the status quo. For example, during his tenure as Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper maintained relatively stable defense spending levels while also focusing on reducing the deficit and investing in social programs. 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

Increase

Liberal conservatism generally supports a strong national defense, but it also emphasizes fiscal responsibility and social welfare. While some liberal conservatives may advocate for increased military spending, it is not a core tenet of the ideology. Historical examples include the policies of UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who increased defense spending but also focused on reducing the deficit and investing in social programs. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

While liberal conservatism is not inherently opposed to international cooperation, the focus of the ideology is on strong national defense and fiscal responsibility. Some liberal conservatives may support the creation of a European military defense system as a means of promoting regional stability and sharing the burden of defense spending, but this is not a core tenet of the ideology. For example, Angela Merkel has advocated for increased European defense cooperation, but this stance is not universally shared among liberal conservatives. 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

Decrease

Liberal conservatism generally supports a strong national defense, so decreasing military spending would not be a priority for most adherents of this ideology. However, some liberal conservatives may be open to decreasing military spending if it is deemed excessive or if resources could be better allocated to other priorities, such as social welfare or education. For example, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been criticized for not meeting NATO's defense spending target, but she has also invested in social programs and infrastructure. 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.