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The basic idea of UBI is that everyone claims it. That's why it's universal!
by wk_end 4y ago
The basic idea of UBI is that everyone claims it. That's why it's universal!
- dmonitor 4y agobut what happens when the ratio of “producers” vs “non-producers” reaches a point where producers can’t produce enough to meet everyone’s needs?
- ibejoeb 4y agoI clarified the "claim" elsewhere in this thread, but since this position is on the table now: I have no qualms helping to provide for people who need providing. So let's just suppose we do that with UBI. Now, UBI needs to be funded by someone. If you are funding UBI, what is the purpose of giving you back that money?
- kcplate 4y agoThis is the left side argument against UBI—“remove the U” (not everyone needs it). The right side argument is with the “BI” (just get a job you fuckin slob). This is why UBI efforts will ultimately fail—they both fundamentally oppose crucial aspects of the concept for completely different reasons.