” The joke was, “Why don’t they just skip the middle man and send everyone a check every month to vote democrat, it would be cheaper and easier.”
Charles Murray, the Conservative icon adamantly agrees.
It’s cheaper and reduces the power of the state.
In fact, as far back as the 1850’s Karl Marx was ADAMANTLY opposed to a UBI.
I believe Milton Freidman also supported some form of guaranteed annual income .
Explain to me how a UBI would be cheaper and reduce power of the state?
What happens when Mr. druggie spends his $500 in 2 days?
A good socialist state would continue to support him with welfare, food stamps, etc, all paid for by 'the rich' and others.
I would also think that this would increase the power of the state, as so many rely on the monthly check.