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by Ekaros 1314 days ago
Probably not all, but vast majority things.

Your average, averagely healthy non-disabled person shouldn't need or receive or need more than UBI. There are always some that need extra support, but they are absolute minority.

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But, for example, in the US something like 70%+ of the total Federal budget is already spent on programs for the poor (Medicaid, EITC, SNAP, school lunches), the elderly/retired/disabled (Social Security, Medicare, government pensions) and debt service.

Unless UBI proposes to take funding away from those who are already poor or already retired then where exactly is the money coming from?