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Housing is actually a depreciating asset in Tokyo, with a regular cycle of tearing down and rebuilding units every few decades. But the poor youth don't need t
by keithnoizu 7y ago
Housing is actually a depreciating asset in Tokyo, with a regular cycle of tearing down and rebuilding units every few decades.
But the poor youth don't need to vote, they can just simmer on things long enough until they break out in riots. I mean hey massive social upheaval and unrest nearly got the FAP passed under Nixon.
Let the kids burn down a few small suburbs and the government will figure out something.
- DubiousPusher 7y agoI often say people underestimate the value they get from paying taxes into welfare programs. The class conflict they prevent is invaluable especially if you're a person who owns property in or near a major city.
- keithnoizu 7y agoAgreed
- CamperBob2 7y agoWhat was the FAP? I've never heard of that legislation, and it's obviously ungoogleable.
- keithnoizu 7y agobasic income with extra steps and an unfortunate name (Family Assistance Plan) https://www.amazon.com/Failed-Welfare-Revolution-Americas-Guaranteed-ebook/dp/B005646EZA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+failed+welfare&qid=1575405748&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Failed-Welfare-Revolution-Americas-Gu...