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They are speaking for themselves. They want protectionism that will make us all less wealthy, and won't address the reality that automation is the real competit
by natrius 10y ago
They are speaking for themselves. They want protectionism that will make us all less wealthy, and won't address the reality that automation is the real competitor. Someone has to come up with a good solution that makes everyone happier, or we'll get popular "solutions" that are harmful.
- Retra 10y agoFirst you say they want jobs, now you say they want 'protectionism.' I think you are very confused, arguing from this vague stereotype. More importantly, UBI doesn't prevent people who want jobs from getting jobs, so that seems a completely irrelevant thing to bring up anyway.
- natrius 10y agoIn the US, two popular anti-establishment candidates campaigned against free trade. Protectionism is popular. It's not a stereotype. I get that UBI doesn't prevent people from getting jobs. I support it. It's just not a solution for people who's jobs have been automated away because lots of people were never looking for the freedom to accept a job that pays less the way UBI allows. It's like shortening Everest to improve mountain climbers' quality of life.