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This is an idea that needs more traction. It would solve so many problems that our society is struggling to solve such as poverty and equality (to some degree a
by jld89 11y ago
This is an idea that needs more traction. It would solve so many problems that our society is struggling to solve such as poverty and equality (to some degree at least)
There should be more debate about this and at least one country should approve it, it is encouraging to know that the swiss are seriously considering it...
One can only hope...
- imartin2k 11y agoIt might be selective perception, but I get the clear impression that this idea is currently enjoying ever increasing traction. Google Trends seems to confirm this (although I don't know what caused the initial spike back in 2005 or 2006) https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=basic%20income https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=basic%20income
- barneygumble742 11y agoI wonder if Google Trends is confusing 'basic income' with people searching for 'basic income tax'. There tend to be mini-spikes always in February and March; when most people file their taxes.