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by rhizome 2075 days ago
The issue isn't "unchecked" migration and a yes/no checkbox on a "livable" wage, you're making a category error and implying every anti-immigrant trope of the past 150 years. Your comment serves as an attempt to change the subject.

Immigration wasn't a problem until Trump decided it was, rigorous thinker that he is.
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chmln 2075 days ago
Immigration has a direct impact on the labor market. Unlimited migration would likely outpace any sort of economic growth and massively depress wages. I would not look forward to competing with an order of magnitude more candidates for jobs with mediocre pay.

> Your comment serves as an attempt to change the subject

That's funny because you did not refute anything I said and just brought up Trump, whose opinion I couldn't care less about.

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shajznnckfke 2075 days ago
Immigration has been limited for many years, and both parties support limits, it’s not a new idea that came from Trump. Personally I support open borders. I do believe it would reduce wages for some locals, but overall the dramatic increase in net welfare would be well worth it. There’s no need to bring up Trump - this view is so far from the Overton window that current political figures are barely relevant.
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