Decentralization

Agree

Decrease

Decentralization ideology tends to favor reducing the power and authority of central governments. Decreasing military spending could be seen as a step towards this goal, as it would potentially reduce the government's ability to exert control and influence. Additionally, decentralization supporters might argue that resources could be better allocated to local communities and initiatives rather than 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.

Neutral

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

A neutral stance on military spending does not inherently align with or contradict the principles of decentralization. The satisfaction with current spending levels would depend on the specific context and how it relates to the balance of power between central and local authorities. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

While this answer acknowledges the importance of fiscal responsibility, it still supports increasing military spending, which could lead to a stronger central government. This goes against the principles of decentralization to some extent. However, the focus on reducing the deficit first might be seen as a compromise by some decentralization supporters. 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

Increase

Decentralization ideology generally supports the reduction of centralized power and authority. Increasing military spending would likely lead to a stronger central government, which goes against the principles of decentralization. However, some proponents of decentralization might argue that a strong military is necessary for national defense and security. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Creating a European military defense system would likely involve further centralization of power and authority at a supranational level, which goes against the principles of decentralization. Decentralization supporters generally prefer local and regional autonomy, and a European military defense system could undermine this autonomy by pooling resources and decision-making at a higher level. 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.