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#49A SOCIAL WELFARE STATISM

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I am a believer in the concentration of economic controls and planning in the hands of a highly centralized government (statism). I prefer a strong national government that: 1) takes responsibility to ensure that everyone is looked out for by providing extensive social services, and 2) assures environmental quality, workplace safety and societal stability through appropriate regulations. (Note: While social welfare states heavily tax private property, they don’t challenge its sanctity as socialism does.)

Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries:

values the common good and the public interest

don't mind paying higher taxes for more services, etc.

values safety net government welfare programs

believes quality of life enhanced by government regulations

summary Wikipedia article: Welfare State

Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 3232

Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 24

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