Localism

Agree

No, and we should withdraw from NATO

This answer aligns more closely with localist ideology, which often advocates for reducing international entanglements and focusing on domestic issues. Withdrawing from NATO would be seen as a move towards greater national autonomy and a shift away from international commitments that are perceived as not serving the nation's immediate interests. However, the score is not at the maximum because complete withdrawal might also be seen as too isolationist, even for some localists. 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 localist perspective, the idea that the U.S. should not automatically defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets resonates with the ideology's emphasis on national sovereignty and prudent use of resources. Localists would likely argue that countries should bear the primary responsibility for their own defense. However, the score is moderate because localists might also recognize the strategic importance of some international alliances. 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, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

While this answer suggests a more measured approach to international defense commitments, it still involves setting specific conditions on those commitments, which somewhat aligns with localist views on ensuring that international engagements are in the national interest. However, the idea of setting a specific GDP percentage as a threshold for defense might be seen as too arbitrary or simplistic from a localist perspective, which would prefer more nuanced assessments of each situation. 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

Localism emphasizes the importance of focusing on local and national issues before international ones. Defending other NATO countries regardless of their military spending does not align well with localist principles, which prioritize domestic welfare and autonomy over international obligations. However, the score is not at the extreme end because localists might still see some value in international alliances for maintaining global stability. 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, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

This answer emphasizes the importance of upholding international commitments and the potential global consequences of not doing so, which contrasts with localist priorities. Localism generally advocates for focusing on the local or national level rather than being overly concerned with global power dynamics. Therefore, the idea of defending other NATO countries to maintain a balance of global power would be largely at odds with localist ideology. 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.