Latest Coronavirus - Yikes

[utvolpj]

I will look into it although I cannot see how putting more money into circulation (and there is no way around that if it's "universal") cannot increase inflation.

It's about efficiency

 

[hog88]

It's about efficiency

I'll do some googling but I can't see how it's more efficient.

 

[TennTradition]

TennTradition is the PF's the adult in the room who is also really good with numbers.

I'm just a teenager in VolNation years.

 

[MG1968]

"Hey Andrew Yang is gonna give e'rybody $1000. I'll vote for him".

Yeah you're right. How on earth could that be buying votes.

Building a wall and promising to make Mexico pay for it was a vote buying scheme as well. It just didn’t use currency, it used gullibility.

 

[McDad]

It's harder to deal with the willfully ignorant part of his exterior

Then why make it even harder by antagonizing.

Libertarians have to learn to put their medicine in a spoonful of sugar for us old, reluctant types.

 

[utvolpj]

Then why make it even harder by antagonizing.

Libertarians have to learn to put their medicine in a spoonful of sugar for us old, reluctant types.

Maybe I'm grumpy from homeschooling a K and 2nd and just don't feel like dropping down a level for him. Who knows

 

[McDad]

Building a wall and promising to make Mexico pay for it was a vote buying scheme as well. It just didn’t use currency, it used gullibility.

Tariffs, too.

 

[rjd970]

I will look into it although I cannot see how putting more money into circulation (and there is no way around that if it's "universal") cannot increase inflation.

If it is offset by cuts to existing welfare programs I'm not sure it is such a bad idea. If we are going to be a welfare state, I would rather give people the choice on how to spend it. It may actually teach some personal responsibility on how money is spent.

If the ubi is in addition to existing welfare programs, then no, I'm not in favor. It's just another entitlement program we won't be able to get rid of.

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

According to the left, that would be anyone that doesn't hate him.

Well according to Trump if you say anything against him you’re his enemy so that doesn’t leave a lot of middle ground.

 

[MG1968]

I'll do some googling but I can't see how it's more efficient.

It’s only more efficient in that it would replace all other forms of social welfare payments.
Kind of like how a VAT would be a more efficient means of taxation (consumption-based) but only if it replaces existing income-based tax code.

 

[McDad]

Maybe I'm grumpy from homeschooling a K and 2nd and just don't feel like dropping down a level for him. Who knows

We need a, "Caution, I've been forced to home school" sign so others know to treat yall with extra sensitivity.

 

[Ten_Titans]

Chinese scientists predict coronavirus won't be eradicated

Considering the human race has only ever eradicated 2 diseases, seems like a solid bet.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

 

[hog88]

If it is offset by cuts to existing welfare programs I'm not sure it is such a bad idea. If we are going to be a welfare state, I would rather give people the choice on how to spend it. It may actually teach some personal responsibility on how money is spent.

If the ubi is in addition to existing welfare programs, then no, I'm not in favor. It's just another entitlement program we won't be able to get rid of.

Is the idea for it to be universal? Every man woman and child regardless of income?

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

"Hey Andrew Yang is gonna give e'rybody $1000. I'll vote for him".

Yeah you're right. How on earth could that be buying votes.

Trump wanted to put his name on the checks for the same reason. To make people think the money was coming from him, out of his pocket.

 

[rjd970]

We need a, "Caution, I've been forced to home school" sign so others know to treat yall with extra sensitivity.

I know this is a joke, but the frustration is real. This homeschooling and working from home at the same time absolutely sucks.

 

[volbeast33]

I actually tend to agree as long as there’s testing and screening at job sites in place.

Yep.... we screen every day at my job and test if anyone is symptomatic.

 

[volbeast33]

Tariffs, too.

I disagree on the tariffs

 

[McDad]

I know this is a joke, but the frustration is real. This homeschooling and working from home at the same time absolutely sucks.

There is truth in the sentiment I posted.

 

[rjd970]

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[rjd970]

Is the idea for it to be universal? Every man woman and child regardless of income?

I think there are different models on how to do it. My only requirement would be it is budget neutral. If that is the case, then it is increasing freedom and responsibility, which are both good.

 

[allvol123]

Plowman says they are meeting 5/18 to decide on the fall semester at UT.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

@PEPPERJAX tagged me with some attempt at a failed joke about being bearded and possessing a higher-than-average IQ meaning that I must also support Bernie Sanders.

Ok the joke failed in your opinion. You are permitted to take your ball and go home now.

 

[evillawyer]

Are...are those jock straps for faces???

They're the latest in teabagging-compatible facemasks.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

If you're aren't one if them, gonna get painted as the subject of what ever flavor is the focus of derision that day.

One of them? It was a joke that went over the heads of a few including you. Fall off your golf cart today?