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I think the "We can get rid of X% of the government" would possibly go over very well in some spheres. Social Security, SSDI, Welfare, WIC, EITC, SNAP, section

by gte910h 13y ago

I think the "We can get rid of X% of the government" would possibly go over very well in some spheres. Social Security, SSDI, Welfare, WIC, EITC, SNAP, section 8, etc The fact it would result in higher SS payments to old folks would likely make it widely popular as well, as well as the removal of Minimum Wage.

dragonwriter 13y ago
Basic Income would probably decrease SS payments to existing retirees if it replaced SS and means-tested programs without additional revenues, since the increase in the number of beneficiaries (compared to existing Social Security) would be greater than the increase in available funds.
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- gte910h 13y ago
  > means-tested programs without additional revenues I have no illusions about this: additional revenue will be required. Also many federal employees will be let go if you do this. They handle minutia around all these programs that could be replaced. >Basic Income would probably decrease SS payments to existing retirees Some existing retirees, the >3k a month ones perhaps. Many people are retiring far earlier, and in the 1800ish area. Those will likely see increases (remember, this has to replace section 8 as well).