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Johnny2X2X

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10. There's a jobs apocalypse on the horizon and the ruling class sees it coming

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Mon Feb 22, 2021, 11:05 AM

Feb 2021

Even the ruling class knows that the masses will need to be able to feed themselves so they don't eat the rich.

Here's the thing, for decades now, the workers haven't gotten a fair share of the wealth that their labor produces, it's been taken by the top 1%. It's time to give some of it back. Automation and AI is going to eliminate a ton of jobs, the people need to share in the gains from the new technologies or they'll simply eat the rich.

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More than 1,500 apply to participate in Ulster County's Universal Basic Income pilot program [View all] brooklynite Feb 2021 OP

my theory NJCher Feb 2021 #1

As long as its not a national program... brooklynite Feb 2021 #2

will it play in Peoria? NJCher Feb 2021 #3

In that case, Govt funded health care will never be implemented either... brooklynite Feb 2021 #4

Massachussetts failed? NJCher Feb 2021 #6

What Government funded healthcare program are you thinking of? brooklynite Feb 2021 #7

this NJCher Feb 2021 #12

...which is not "Government funded healthcare" brooklynite Feb 2021 #13

to the extent that it provided subsidies NJCher Feb 2021 #14

UBI isn't a "subsidy". Its assumed to be an income stream for everyone... brooklynite Feb 2021 #15

We need to keep UBI in the national conversation. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #5

"It's a sad validation of how much need there is right now"?? FBaggins Feb 2021 #8

Why do I have to reveal my spending patterns? brooklynite Feb 2021 #9

So that the study get's some data FBaggins Feb 2021 #11

There's a jobs apocalypse on the horizon and the ruling class sees it coming Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #10

And it's coming way quicker than you think. JCMach1 Feb 2021 #16

Agree Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #17

I have long been saying any political system/theory built on Unit Labor JCMach1 Feb 2021 #18