> means-tested programs without additional revenues I have no illusions about this: additional revenue will be required. Also many federal employees will be le

> 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).