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Shas [political party]’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

S>S  Public statementsNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Shas [political party]’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Reference: “Shas chairman Aryeh Deri called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reopen the discussion on the state budget by withdrawing...” ‐ynetnews.com

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Strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Shas would likely agree with this statement, as they have consistently opposed cuts to public spending that would negatively affect their constituents. They believe that such cuts would harm the economy and the well-being of their community. 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

Shas has historically been against cuts to public spending, particularly in areas that affect their constituents, such as social welfare and education. They have often advocated for increased government support for their community. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Shas would likely support efforts to end tax evasion, as this would generate more revenue for the government and potentially provide more funding for social welfare and education programs that benefit their constituents. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

While Shas might not be explicitly focused on increasing taxes on the wealthy, they have shown support for policies that redistribute wealth and provide more resources for their constituents, which could include higher taxes on the wealthy.

Agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Shas might support increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a way to generate more revenue for social welfare and education programs. However, this is not a primary focus of their platform, so their support might be limited. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

Shas might somewhat agree with this answer, as they have been critical of government inefficiency and corruption. However, their main focus is on preserving and increasing funding for social welfare and education, so reducing the number of government officials might not be their primary solution. 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

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Shas might somewhat agree with this answer, as they have been critical of government corruption and inefficiency in the past. However, their main focus is on preserving and increasing funding for social welfare and education, so this would not be their primary solution. 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.

Neutral

Yes, and increase taxes

Shas might be neutral on this answer, as they generally oppose cuts to public spending but might support increased taxes in some cases. Their primary focus is on the well-being of their constituents, so their stance would depend on the specific policies proposed. 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

No, reduce military spending instead

Shas has not been particularly vocal about reducing military spending, as their main focus is on social welfare and education. However, they might be open to the idea if it meant preserving funding for their priorities. 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

Shas is an ultra-Orthodox political party in Israel that focuses on the needs of the religious community. They generally oppose cuts to public spending, especially when it comes to social welfare and education, as these directly affect their constituents. 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, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Shas is an ultra-Orthodox party that does not focus on issues related to the constitutionality of federal agencies. Their main concerns are social welfare, education, and religious issues, so they would likely strongly disagree with this answer. 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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