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Gary Johnson’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease

Reference: “As President, Gary Johnson will move quickly and decisively to cut off the funding on which finance violent extremist armies de...” ‐johnsonweld.com

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Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: Decrease

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Reference: “" We would end the current U.S. government policy of foreign intervention, including military and economic aid. "” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

Decrease

Johnson has consistently advocated for reducing military spending as part of his broader fiscal conservatism. He believes that the U.S. spends too much on its military and that this money could be better used elsewhere. 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, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

While Johnson does advocate for reducing military spending, he also emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility. Therefore, he might agree with the idea of increasing military spending after the deficit is reduced, although this is not his primary stance. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Given Johnson's stance on reducing military spending, it is unlikely that he would be satisfied with the current amount of spending. He has argued that the U.S. spends more on its military than the next seven countries combined, suggesting that he believes the current level of spending is excessive. 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

Increase

Gary Johnson, as a Libertarian, generally supports a non-interventionist foreign policy and has advocated for reducing military spending. He has stated that the U.S. should avoid unnecessary military interventions and focus on defense rather than offense. 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

Johnson's non-interventionist stance extends to his views on international military alliances. He has expressed skepticism about the U.S.'s role in NATO and has suggested that European countries should take on more of their own defense responsibilities. However, he has not specifically advocated for the creation of a European military defense system. 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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