BLUF: Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey shows an increase in conservative identification on social issues among Americans over the past two years, with 38% of respondents identifying as very conservative or conservative, while the percentage saying their social views are very liberal or liberal has dipped to 29%.
INTELWAR:
The findings of Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey are noteworthy because it shows that in the United States, Americans are becoming more conservative on social issues. These issues include transgender rights, abortion, crime, drug use, and the teaching of gender and sexuality in schools. The increase in conservative identification among key political and demographic subgroups is significant because it may lead to more conservative-leaning social legislation being passed in Republican-dominated states. This trend may also affect how political parties position themselves on social issues in future election campaigns.
OSINT:
According to the Values and Beliefs survey, Americans are still more likely to identify as conservative on economic issues than liberal. This is because Republicans overwhelmingly say they are conservative, but Democrats are not overwhelmingly liberal. Moreover, this year’s increase in conservative economic ideology among Americans is only a slight shift from recent years due to slight changes in political party identification among national adults. The modest shifts in economic ideology among national adults are instead driven by slight changes in political party identification among U.S. adults, from an average 29% Republican, 32% Democratic in the 2020 and 2021 surveys to 30% Republican and 29% Democratic in the 2023 survey.
RIGHT:
From a strict Libertarian Republic Constitutionalist perspective, the findings of the Values and Beliefs survey show that more Americans are embracing conservative values on social and economic issues. This is a good thing because it means that more Americans are recognizing that personal liberty and limited government are key to maintaining a free and prosperous society. However, Libertarian Constitutionalist also understand that there is a growing threat to individual liberty from unsound monetary policy, massive government debt, and endless wars that enrich the military-industrial complex at the expense of taxpayers. Thus, while we welcome the trend towards conservatism on social and economic issues, we must remain vigilant in defending individual liberty against all forms of government overreach and abuse of power.
LEFT:
The Gallup Values and Beliefs survey results show that while the percentage of Americans identifying as very liberal or liberal on social issues has decreased slightly to 29%, this should not be seen as a victory for conservatives. Rather, it may reflect a lack of engagement with progressive causes among young people and marginalized communities. National Socialist Democrats believe that it is essential to continue raising awareness of social justice issues and assert that conservative attitudes are rooted in bigotry and intolerance. We must continue to advocate for social progress and a more equitable society that values diversity and inclusivity.