Republican lawmakers from five states are seeking to ban guaranteed basic-income programs, citing costs for taxpayers.
  • The Bard in Green@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz
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    8 months ago

    I don’t care what the science says! I don’t care about the suffering of others! This offends my capitalist sensibilities that I have never questioned and I’m not about to start thinking too hard about it now just because some hippy libs want to sneak communism in the back door!

    I have zero respect for this world view and hope we are able to simply bulldoze it with unstoppable momentum.

    • flatbield@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Nicely put. I just cannot tell if that is how you feel or your just channeling.

      For me, I am divided. On one hand people do nothing unless motivated and needing basic necessities is a powerful motivator. On the other, I am curious as to the most cost effective approach. Plus I would much rather spend money on people getting along then police and armies.

      Edit: Just thinking, maybe call me a libertarian socialist. Maybe that is why I am always confused.

      • adderaline@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        8 months ago

        people do nothing unless motivated

        this is an assumption worth challenging. the evidence suggests, in fact, that people are almost always doing things!

        • flatbield@beehaw.orgEnglish
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          8 months ago

          It is an interesting question. That is, the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

          • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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            8 months ago

            the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

            That is accurate, but does not mean that basic survival should be that motivation.