Posted on 04/10/2020 6:00:41 AM PDT by Mr. K
Just a year ago, the argument for “universal basic income” (UBI) still seemed a fringe theory. It was the pet project of a coterie of libertarian academics and some left-wing activists, and the subject of an economic experiment among a small group of people in Finland. The idea that governments should cut a monthly check to every citizen was largely scoffed at by mainstream conservatives ideologically opposed to handouts (that is, at least, to average citizens) and rankled left-leaning intellectuals, who were wary of diverting resources from already cash-strapped, means-tested programs for the poor.
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Pay people to do nothing.
What could possibly go wrong?
Never let a crisis go to waste ...
Enter socialism
Oh, hey, I just noticed that X happened. I guess that strengthens the case for more socialism. All the experts agree.
I think the COVID-19 pandemic clearly demonstrates the need for safety and to cancel the Novemner election. Due to safety we must allow President Trump to remain in office. It’s the only safe thing to do in this time of uncertainty.
See, I can play too.
You expect any less? This is straight out of the communist playbook 101.
Universal basic income only works if you have legalized slavery - where the WORKING class keeps the LAZY class fed, sheltered and entertained.
Just substantially trim the bureaucracy and cut our taxes.
Ha, ha, ha!
You can already see from the Chinese Virus what the Universal Basic Output will be!
I swear, Comunism was only invented to keep retards busy.
Odd coming from a paper that just laid off 140 people with more to come. Why don’t they just keep paying them for doing nothing?
And they’re going to use it as an excuse to demand reparations, forbidding cash, and taxing the hell out of anyone who is successful. Plus the climate crowd will push for electric cars and forbidding petroleum products.
Biggest problem the pandemic poses to libs is it’s only TEMPORARY.
Just like every other government plan, those that work or represent responsibility will get nothing, and the losers will get everything. I’m tired of paying and paying and paying.
Better crank up the printing presses.
No, what the pandemic strengthens the case for is Universal Basic Hanging of Communists. That and the 2nd Amendment.
Who didn’t know this was coming?
Well,given that this country’s economy is ****ed for the next 5 years (at least) thanks to “medical experts”,Rats and the Butchers of Beijing,that’s gonna be hard to do.
Bullstalin
Thanks for posting.
the pandemic strengthens the case for...
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