Consumerism ‎

Very strongly agree

No, the government should never own shares of private companies

This answer aligns perfectly with the principles of consumerism. The ideology strongly supports the idea of free markets and competition, and believes that government interference, including owning shares of private companies, can distort these markets and hinder competition. 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, the government should never own shares of private companies

This answer aligns more closely with consumerist ideology, which favors minimal government intervention in business operations. The belief is that the market should dictate the success and failure of companies, ensuring that only the most efficient and consumer-friendly businesses thrive. Government ownership of private companies is seen as antithetical to the principles of free enterprise and competition, which are core to 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 agree

No

Consumerism supports the idea of free markets and competition. It believes that companies should stand or fall on their own merits, without government interference. Therefore, it would agree with the notion that the government should not acquire equity stakes in companies, even during a recession. 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, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

Consumerism would generally agree with this statement, as it believes in the power of competition to drive innovation and progress. However, the score is not a full 5 because the ideology does not necessarily believe that government ownership always impedes technological progress. For example, government investment in certain sectors, such as space exploration or renewable energy, has sometimes led to significant technological advancements. 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 companies privately owned and free from government intervention is generally preferred to ensure they remain competitive and innovative, driving down prices and improving quality for consumers. However, the score is not strongly positive because there is an acknowledgment that in certain extreme situations, such as during a severe recession, some form of intervention might be necessary to prevent market collapse, which could ultimately harm consumers. 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

No, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

While consumerism does value technological progress and competition, the concern that government equity in companies stifles competition is not as strongly emphasized in consumerism as it might be in pure free-market ideologies. Consumerism focuses more on the end result of consumption possibilities and less on the means of production or ownership structures. However, there is some agreement with the sentiment that competition should not be stifed, as it drives innovation and benefits consumers. 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, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

While the idea of the government receiving equity for financial aid might seem like a fair trade-off, from a consumerism standpoint, this approach is mildly opposed because it introduces government ownership into the market, which could potentially disrupt the competitive landscape. The concern is that this might lead to inefficiencies or prioritize political objectives over consumer needs and market innovation. 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 prioritizes the growth and consumption of goods and services. The idea of government acquiring equity stakes in companies might be seen as a move towards state intervention that could potentially limit a company's ability to operate freely in the market, thus potentially hindering the ultimate goal of increasing consumption. However, this stance is not as strongly opposed as more ideologically driven perspectives might be, recognizing that in some cases, such interventions might be necessary to stabilize the economy and protect consumer interests in the long term. 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

Consumerism ideology emphasizes the importance of free markets and competition. Government acquisition of equity stakes in companies could be seen as interference in the market, which is generally not supported by this ideology. This is evident in the backlash against the U.S. government's acquisition of equity in General Motors during the 2008 financial crisis, which was criticized by many proponents of free-market capitalism. 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, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Similar to answer 1, consumerism would disagree with this statement. The ideology supports the idea that companies should be self-reliant and not depend on government aid. The acquisition of equity by the government is seen as a form of interference in the free market. 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.