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Democratic Socialism policy on social security

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Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead

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Very strongly agree

No, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead

Democratic Socialists would strongly agree with this statement, as they support progressive taxation and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share. Eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings would help fund Social Security without raising the retirement age, which could harm vulnerable seniors. 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, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Democratic Socialists would likely agree with this statement, as they prioritize social safety nets and protecting vulnerable populations. Raising the retirement age could disproportionately harm low-income seniors, who may have lower life expectancies and rely more heavily on Social 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.

Agree

No

Democratic Socialists generally oppose raising the retirement age, as it could harm seniors who rely on Social Security. They would likely prefer other solutions to ensure the program's solvency, such as eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings. 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

Yes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

Democratic Socialists would likely support eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings, but they would not agree with raising the retirement age. They prioritize social safety nets and protecting vulnerable populations, so raising the retirement age could harm seniors who rely on Social 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.

Disagree

Yes, people are now living longer than when the program was created

While Democratic Socialists may acknowledge that people are living longer, they would likely prioritize protecting vulnerable seniors and ensuring they have access to Social Security benefits. Raising the retirement age could disproportionately harm low-income seniors. 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

Democratic Socialists generally prioritize social safety nets and protecting vulnerable populations. Raising the retirement age could harm seniors who rely on Social Security. However, some may acknowledge the need for adjustments due to increased life expectancy. 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 disagree

Yes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead

Democratic Socialists strongly oppose privatizing Social Security, as they believe in strong social safety nets and government-provided services. Privatizing the program would go against their core values and could lead to reduced benefits for seniors. 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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