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Left-Wing Populism

You believe in promoting social justice, economic equality, and the empowerment of the working class through progressive policies and grassroots movements.

Left-wing populism is a political ideology that combines left-wing politics and populist rhetoric and themes. The underlying ideology of left-wing populists is generally a combination of socialism and populism. This type of populism is usually combined with an opposition to capitalism, big corporations, and the financial power of large multinational corporations.

Left-wing populism is often characterized by the promotion of social justice, the redistribution of income and wealth, and the regulation of the economy. It often advocates for the empowerment of the working class and the…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What inspiring example of activism have you encountered that aimed to level the economic playing field for everyone?

 @9JQ65GF from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

I dont know enough on this matter to give my opinion

 @9JQ5RZC from Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

I am not entirely sure how to answer this question, but I think it is important that whoever seems the most qualified and willing to work should be hired for a job.

 @9JQ6K54Socialist from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

A way activism has tried to level the economic playing field is boycotting Starbucks for many things one of the reasons being their history of union busting.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine a system where the success of a business is measured by its social contribution; how would that influence your support for certain brands?

 @9KPDFS4 from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

Business is supply and demand. Leave the other stuff out of it.

 @9KPV79G from California  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Ethical business practices could make the business more profitable as a return, and the return to society is most important.

 @9KPDDWP from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

it would motivate me to help out for other people

 @9KPDDKJ from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

If it is more world-renown then I will purchase it.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Should the average citizen have more say in the workings of the economy than they currently do?

 @9H7YS8MGreen from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

We should always get the population's opinion on every subject. One person can not decide what the masses want or need for the ecomoy.

 @9H7WQG6 from Nevada  answered…3yrs3Y

don’t know don’t care, not my problem it’s your so solve it

 @9H7X5KQ from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

no because there would be too much power in peoples hands which makes them more corrupt

 @9H8H6WS from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, it is important for the economy to voice their opinion. And increased participation can lead the public to more inclusive economic policies.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Is it fair to say that the wealthiest should pay higher taxes to support the poor?

 @9H7ZRJB from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. They have more money, help people that don't.

 @9H7ZZ7N from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as prices rise in the future the rich will simply have no problem to pay but will cause the poor to have more problems unable to keep or support anything.

 @9H7ZFPW from California  answered…3yrs3Y

yes they can afford it while the poor could barely

 @9H82S5C from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

absolutley not taxes should be based off of a percentage of income not based on how much you earn if you have to pay a higher percentage on taxes just because you earn more money is unconstitutional and goes against what the forefathers wanted coming from a poor person.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What’s your greatest concern about the future of work in an automated world?

 @9J4DT4H from Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

I'm concerned that we'll create additional bull **** jobs instead of accepting that people should not need to have jobs to be allowed to live a decent life.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How does it feel when you hear about CEOs earning millions while some employees struggle to make ends meet?

 @9HJKNBQ from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

They have the right to set their own salary, but I don’t think it is moral when Jeff Bezos rakes in billions while Amazon drivers make $19 an hour.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Describe a moment when you felt a policy unfairly favored the wealthy over the average person.

 @9J2ZRVD from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

I think a lot of policies especially under Trump's administration favored the wealthy.

 @9J2ZR4RRepublican from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

When the kid of rich parents get away with doing whatever they want.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you feel the political establishment has your best interests at heart, or do you think it serves the elite?

 @9H87ZKL from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Since the political establishment is mostly made up of the elite, or those benefitted by the elite, I believe that the political establishment has its own best interests at heart and not those of the public, which includes myself.

 @9H87MDM from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Left wing populism is something that I agree with because I feel that the people who truly run this country are not the white collar workers or the CEO's but rather the small people who have tried to make a big impact by doing things for their communities.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you react if political leaders promised to revolutionize the system for greater equality?

 @9H7YB3L from California  answered…3yrs3Y

That would be great if they can build an effective movement

 @9H7XWBV from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

I personally would find that appealing, but there will always be issues to be had. Compromise is key and finding an effective way to execute this beliefs is important to those who both do and don't like the form of thinking.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What change do you wish to see in the way politics are conducted in your country?

 @9J4DMTCfrom Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

I wish America to look beyond the usual right-left one-dimensional political views

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What would your life be like if every job paid a living wage?

 @9HJKNGMfrom Maine  answered…3yrs3Y

Bad, because i wouldn't have enough money to feed my family

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What would it mean for your future if quality education was as universally available as the air we breathe?

 @9L9WXJX from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

it would expand diferent learning options which then would increase the amount of scholars in the world

 @9L9WJJP from Tennessee  answered…2yrs2Y

I would reduce the income of private institutions.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does 'financial freedom' mean to you, especially if you're just starting out in life?

 @9KVYYHG from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

you can buy and sell what ever you want with no restrictions

 @9KVYT8Zanswered…2yrs2Y

Financial freedom means the ability to not worry about living on the streets.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could propose a policy to improve equality in your school, what would it be?

 @9KW9Y47Progressive from California  answered…2yrs2Y

more diverse curriculum about other cultures besides black and white

 @9KW9NM4 from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I'm honestly not sure. I think I'd have to do much more research into the current injustices that face a lot of people in my community.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If big businesses make significant profits, do they owe it to society to give back more?

 @9H7DFCHLibertarian from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. The wealth at the top of our society continues to grow at a rate that is disproportionate and possibly immoral compared to the majority of the working class.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine if the voices of the youth were as influential in political decisions as those of established politicians, how would policies change?

 @9L8PDSZ from Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

with them being in political decisions, rules will have to be made because of them which will have to make sure it's far for both political parties.

 @9L8MGB9 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Well our policies would be much better, because I feel like opinions from the youth matter much more than people think.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What kind of future do you hope for in regards to the balance between work and personal life?

 @9KVL83K from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I definitely believe there should be a balance between the two. In order for people to stay fresh for work, and sane for their families, I believe you must spend time in each of these. Having time to relax and rewind helps to refreshed you for work, as well as meeting other needs, and then working helps create determination and good work ethic outside of work.

 @9KVKXWH from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

Expectations to be working at all hours. People should be able to shut off work in off time in order to preform their best in their job.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are the values you wish to see reflected in our society's leaders?

 @9KVSY6L from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I think our leaders should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on our current economic issues, as economic issues are more necessary to resolve for the sustainability of the country and local governments.

 @9KVSPCB from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

more money put back into health and care for the homeless and old

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What obstacles do you think prevent communities from having more control over their economies?

 @9J7GDX5 from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

people siding too much to create one sided opinions.

 @9J7FHJK from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

The governor making decisions and they sometimes don’t consider what will be best for the people of the state and country.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's your dream job, and do you think it would still be your dream job if all jobs paid the same?

 @9KWBJFQLibertarian from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

My dream job is to be in the Coast Guard, It would stay as my dream job

 @9KS2DNNPeace and Freedom from Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

yes it would still be my dream job even if it paid only a $1 an hour.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When have you seen unity in your community challenge an unfair situation and what happened?

 @9J4D32CProgressive from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No democrat or republican in my community has seen unity. So no one is going anything.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think life would change if there were no financial barriers to healthcare access?

 @9J4DKFL from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think there would be less stress in some peoples life

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

When was the last time you felt your voice truly mattered in a political or economic decision?

 @9HN33BFRepublican from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

Never. I believe all elections are rigged due to Biden winning the last election even though there were supposedly more votes for president Trump.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What responsibilities should someone with significant wealth have to their community?

 @9KXJKB6from Virgin Islands  answered…2yrs2Y

People with significant wealth shouldn't exist, and the big capitalists should be expropriate without compensation

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If you had the chance to craft a policy to reduce social injustice, what would be your starting point?

 @9H8C9W8 from Idaho  answered…3yrs3Y

Job opportunities. Making jobs more available, and raising pay in general for common jobs.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can you imagine a world where your livelihood doesn't depend on the profits and decisions of big companies?

 @9H8CG6K from Idaho  answered…3yrs3Y

No because that's super inconvenient for everyone, i can go off the grid and build a cabin in the woods, hunt for food, boil creek water and all that, but that is super inconvenient, i Could do it, But it wouldn't be the top option.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

To what extent do you believe your economic future is influenced by large corporations and the wealthy?

 @9H8CG6K from Idaho  answered…3yrs3Y

companies will keep growing. no stopping it, but that doesnt mean they are exempt from the law.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Would you support a movement that aims to disrupt the status quo to achieve greater social fairness?

 @9H8BRSN from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Perhaps, granted the methods are relatively safe and organized

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can true equality be achieved without challenging the current economic system?

 @9H86CMW from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

No it can not. We will never be truly equal until we reach economic equality

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you believe that a government should prioritize social justice over economic growth?

 @9H3KBHN from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

yes the government needs to make people who have been wronged by the system more of a priority

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How important do you think it is to provide more power to the working class in decision-making?

 @9H4WLRB from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

They should subscribe to Modest Pelican. For I have not a single clue as to what thou asketh of me.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

When have you seen 'people power' effectively bring about change in your community or country?

 @9H8C6LX from California  answered…3yrs3Y

By changing how the government works or being an activist.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would cities transform if public transportation was free and encouraged over private car usage?

 @9JGV7LF  from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Unnecessary pollution from cars would decrease, city building would be more human-focused rather than car-focused

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you personally benefit if the government provided a universal basic income to everyone?

 @9JRBR5Ranswered…2yrs2Y

i wouldnt find the easiest most pontless job and do nothing

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine if your favorite product was made ethically; how would that influence your purchase decisions?

 @9KLP89Q from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I would be more inclined to buy it if it was ethically made

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the concept of a 'living wage' affect your view of the job market?

 @9KGQ8NS from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Living Wage allows agency for the dispossessed to participate as consumers in our economy.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel when someone says 'power to the people', and what does that phrase mean to you?

 @9KH4WYBfrom Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

if not in a commie context this means freedom and the power to do what they wish

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What would it feel like to trust that your basic needs will be met without the anxiety of financial instability?

 @9LGH5VGGreen from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

The freedom to pursue life paths that actually interest me and to make decisions regarding my life without fear of ending up homeless would be literally indescribable.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you envision a future where human well-being is the metric by which we measure economic success?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a politician promised to limit the power of large corporations, how would you judge their sincerity?

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