It's almost as stupid as claiming there is a "philosophy of capital" (capitalism), and that such philosophy causes "wealth inequality" and poverty.
But, even Friedman suggested a form of UBI called the Reverse Income Tax. RIT at much higher than current average welfare and FICA benefit levels would cost about half of today's social state, and would have almost no administrative overhead.
But that requires that ALL federal, state, and local transfer programs other than RIT be repealed. Because going from spending $5T on welfare to $8T on welfare is unacceptable.
@mehdirhasan Sure, but given the Israelis’ history I don’t like the IRCG’s chances.
Ironic when you are reduced to advocating for an oppressive totalitarian regime.
@djmarkfarina@DonaldJTrumpJr Well, you sure told him! 🙄
That $8 million was spent on such foolishness is the point - you realize we invented more, faster BEFORE Big Bother began to “help,” right?
@ForrestsKewlig @AmyLynnStL Which is the same idiot logic that anyone touching their heart and flinging out their arm is rendering a “Nazi salute.”
Because the Nazi salute did NOT involve touching the chest. You guys are seeking to find patterns in an infinite field of dots that aren’t connected.
@BillyBaldwin I think the “democracy versus dictatorship” claim might have more weight if you hadn’t been using it continuously in all contexts for the past eight years.