You believe that responsible government spending and balanced budgets lead to a stable economy and reduced debt for future generations.
Fiscal conservatism is a political-economic philosophy that advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy, reduced public spending, low taxes, and minimal public debt. It is a belief system that emphasizes economic freedom, free markets, and capitalism. Fiscal conservatives argue that the free market and private sector are more effective in stimulating economic growth than government intervention.
The roots of fiscal conservatism can be traced back to classical liberal thinkers of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Adam Smith and John Locke, who advocated for limited…
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How would you adapt if a service you rely on, like streaming or gaming, required a subscription fee hike to balance its budget?
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I would not be a happy at all if I was charged for trying to play a video that I payed to play, on top of that paying a subscriptions to play online and buying the console itself is enough money spent so I wouldn't like if a fee was added to video games.
@9LJ3KDNRepublican1mo1MO
i think it is stupid because some people do that for a living
@9LJ3DS21mo1MO
i would be kinda upset but at the same time kids need time away from screens
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Can you think of a time when money spent on community infrastructure (like roads, parks) directly benefited you or your neighborhood?
@9L3BWG82mos2MO
Building a park close to my neighborhood seemed to improve the happiness of the children around, and it reduced the amount of kids that play dangerously.
@9L5CL7F2mos2MO
If the home is close to the park, then people shouldn't have to worry about their kids getting taken or go missing when their house is right there. Having a park close to the neighborhood is safer and if it makes kids happy then let them be happy.
@9L4RBPD2mos2MO
In my hometown building more parks brought more tourists and people to my community and boosted our restaurants, hotels, businesses and other aspects of the economy.
@9L4NR46Republican2mos2MO
Yes. many of the blocks I reside on were built on that money
@9L3BWYZ2mos2MO
I was able to spend less money on gas to go the big parks in stead i went to ones in my neighborhood
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Imagine you're running a fundraiser; how would you make sure you spend less than you earn?
@9KFJS4CRepublican 3mos3MO
I would make sure what I am doing is a cheap option.
@9KFL35S3mos3MO
Make a program that allows for funding support and use resources that cost less, as well as having programs that raise money
@9KFKNVY3mos3MO
I would pick a fundraiser that is cheap to buy but easy to re sell
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How does the thought of potential tax increases to cover government debt make you feel?
@9HV3SW85mos5MO
The government has been reckless and irresponsible in its spending and that's how we ended up with the debt. The taxes that are in place could reduce the debt incrementally and easily if reckless government spending was removed.
@9HTQJF75mos5MO
I think that it makes sense why they are taking the money but also there a families that are barely cutting corners to live there lives so the government should give a little flexibility if they do raise taxes.
@9HWD75N5mos5MO
The government spends trillions of dollars on things that many Americans do not agree with and are not informed about. We should not be responsible for the government's irresponsible spending. There should be drastic budget cuts to help get rid of government debt.
@9HWCVVY5mos5MO
Raising the taxes causes a raise in overall cost of living, so the families in need are also causing the middle class to become poor.
@9HTQMRS5mos5MO
No! The government should make its own money independent from the public. Taxes are necessary, but there comes a point where taxes become excessive and the government should make their own money partly dependant on the general public.
@9HTQHML5mos5MO
Makes me fell fine as long as every U.S citizen is getting taxed no matter what the cause.
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What do you feel are the risks of a government carrying high debt?
@9HCV85PProgressive6mos6MO
High government debt poses several risks, for example, interest payments, economic instability, limited fiscal space, inflationary pressures, etc.
@9HCTWJG6mos6MO
Defaulting and not being able to provide the resources to citizens
@9HCTY7J6mos6MO
Excess spending that is not done wisely, we need a data analysis.
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Why might someone argue that low taxes are beneficial for a country's citizens?
If taxes are lowered then citizens will have more money to send on necessities like food, clothes, houses, ect.
@9HKNBCV5mos5MO
Low taxes are beneficial for a country's citizens so that they don't have to have any extra worries that come from money that they already have like housing, taking care of children, and insurance.
It is beneficial to lower taxes to citizens because if we lower taxes then the government gets less of our taxes which then causes them to lower there prices over everything and instead of inflation we go backwards.
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What would happen if your parents took a loan out in your name for their expenses, and how does this relate to national debt?
@9KS4KGM2mos2MO
This would affect your credit if its not paid back within the due date
@9KS48N5Women’s Equality2mos2MO
that would would mess up my credit so when im an adult i have to build my credit
@9KRQR2H2mos2MO
if they don't pay it back my credit score would be the one to get messed up leaving me in debt and with the intrest getting higher
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What do you think are the pros and cons of reducing government intervention in the economy?
@9HKPJTW5mos5MO
A freer market is more efficient and less prone to selective enforcement, but tends to allow wealth to concentrate very narrowly and to be moved out of the country. The goal of government policy should be a country of small capitalists — a mix of private citizens with enough capital to support themselves, and small businesses — which is an outcome that normally needs a thumb on the scale.
@9HKPBH75mos5MO
I support a free market and less government control
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Is it fair for future generations to inherit the debt created by our government's spending?
@9HKNH5RRepublican5mos5MO
It's not fair because if we keep this ideology the world will leave messes for others to pick up instead of dealing with it firsthand.
@9HKN2265mos5MO
No, it is not. They should be able to live debt free, without the debts of war.
@9HKMXQD5mos5MO
No because the generations have nothing to do with it.
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Have you or your family ever benefited from a government program that others might deem nonessential?
@9J5PQLJ4mos4MO
Yes, when my mom was pregnant with me she signed up for something and it provided her with food for her and me until i was 3.
@9J5PNKT4mos4MO
Yes, however, we where not really in support of it since we felt that it would heavily rase cost of living in the long run which it did, this was during covid
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What are your thoughts on the government's role in providing for public services versus individual responsibility?
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What are the potential consequences of a government failing to restrain its spending?
@claireemilycook 6mos6MO
The issue is not government spending. The issue is not taxing the rich and corporations.
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