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by carlosjobim 84 days ago
Have you heard about the last century? A few governments did that. You had to stand in line for food and your basic goods.
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throw-the-towel 83 days ago
No they didn't. In the USSR, for example, not working without a valid reason was literally a crime (look up tuneyadstvo).
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carlosjobim 83 days ago
Great point! But for how many weeks will you enjoy your UBI before the rulers say "Okay, now that we're paying all of your salaries, it's time for you to do the work we need. Off you go to build the railroad or the giant dam! Here's a pick-axe."
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