Understanding Pragmatic Progressivism

The speaker identifies as a pragmatic progressive, advocating for increased public spending on education and a national health system in the U.S., while emphasizing the need for smart implementation. They support progressive taxation, arguing that strong institutions can prevent capital flight. The speaker rejects neoliberal labels, supporting free trade as a progressive idea, and believes in engaging with poorer countries through trade and investment.

What does the speaker mean by being a 'pragmatic progressive'?

• Opposing public spending on education

• Supporting only private education initiatives

• Favoring increased spending with strategic planning

• Supporting any kind of public spending

What does the speaker believe about spending on education?

• It should be left to private institutions

• It should be the same across all communities

• It should be increased with a focus on outcomes

• It should be reduced

Why does the speaker support a national health system in the US?

• To provide health insurance to the entire population

• To increase government control over health

• To reduce taxes

• To eliminate private healthcare

How does the speaker view the role of other countries in shaping the US health system?

• As competitors

• As examples to learn from

• As threats

• As irrelevant

What is the speaker's view on progressive taxation?

• It is feasible with strong institutions

• It should replace all other forms of taxation

• It should be avoided to retain wealthy individuals

• It is unnecessary in a developed country

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between strong institutions and taxation?

• Strong institutions should focus on reducing taxes

• Strong institutions hinder tax collection

• Strong institutions allow for effective progressive taxation

• Strong institutions make taxation unnecessary

How does the speaker suggest using fiscal tools?

• To increase military spending

• To improve public welfare and manage globalization impacts

• To reduce public services

• To eliminate taxes

What is the speaker's stance on free trade?

• It should be abolished

• It should be limited to protect local industries

• It is a neoliberal concept

• It aligns with progressive ideals

What is the speaker's opinion on the US economy's interaction with the world?

• It should engage in free trade

• It should focus only on local trade

• It should be isolated

• It should limit foreign investments

What does the speaker reject being labeled as?

• A socialist

• A neoliberal

• A conservative

• A progressive