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Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« on: July 17, 2018, 10:11:19 pm »
I guess that crime has finally subsided! :shrug:

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Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar recently proposed legislation that would provide 1,000 families with a $500 monthly stipend -- no questions asked. The bill already has the backing of the majority of city lawmakers, and Pawar hopes to soon work with Mayor Rahm Emanuel to implement the pilot program, The Intercept reported. 

“Nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t have $1,000 in the bank for an emergency,” Pawar told the outlet. “UBI could be an incredible benefit for people who are working and are having a tough time making ends meet or putting food on the table at the end of the month.”

In addition to the $500, the bill would adjust the Earned Income Tax Credit program to allow the families to put their tax credit toward their monthly mortgage payment, according to the outlet.

Chicago could soon test universal basic income program | Fox News

What about ...

6 wounded in shootings Monday

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/6-wounded-in-shootings-monday/


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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2018, 10:24:10 pm »
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2018, 10:32:43 pm »
Quote from: mrclose on July 17, 2018, 10:11:19 pm
I guess that crime has finally subsided! :shrug:

Chicago could soon test universal basic income program | Fox News

What about ...

6 wounded in shootings Monday

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/6-wounded-in-shootings-monday/



So, who gets to decide who the lucky winners (1,000 families) are?  (let me guess....)
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2018, 10:50:54 pm »
It's not a test of UBI unless other benefits are cut.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2018, 11:07:16 pm »
   Here's their first vote on increasing the minimum allowed.

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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2018, 11:07:52 pm »
Because Chicago has so much money they can just give it away.....

It'll keep the South Side in ammo, anyway.... :shrug:
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2018, 11:40:21 pm »


Only it is not "Universal Basic Income".  Only a few "chosen" get it.  Why does Chicongo not give it to everyone?
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2018, 11:42:08 pm »
The UBI will be given to those who register the most dead people to vote.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2018, 11:45:19 pm »
Take a look at Il...this is what the Libs have done to it...
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2018, 11:47:51 pm »
Quote from: Fantom on July 17, 2018, 11:40:21 pm

Only it is not "Universal Basic Income".  Only a few "chosen" get it.  Why does Chicongo not give it to everyone?

White folks need not apply.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2018, 11:54:31 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on July 17, 2018, 11:47:51 pm
White folks need not apply.

Probably.

Along with Basic/Income... if it is done. Should be no vote.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2018, 12:10:24 am »
To give to someone who has not earned it … You must first take it from someone who has!
(Earned It)

Here is an idea.
Abolish welfare handouts and pay people to learn new skills and knowledge.
Knowledge is the foundation of wealth.
No person can be made poorer for having more skills.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2018, 12:13:07 am »
Quote from: mrclose on July 18, 2018, 12:10:24 am
To give to someone who has not earned it … You must first take it from someone who has!
(Earned It)

Here is an idea.
Abolish welfare handouts and pay people to learn new skills and knowledge.
Knowledge is the foundation of wealth.
No person can be made poorer for having more skills.

That is fair, also fair.... is tying the vote to paying net taxes.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2018, 12:33:20 am »
Quote from: mrclose on July 18, 2018, 12:10:24 am
To give to someone who has not earned it … You must first take it from someone who has!
(Earned It)

Here is an idea.
Abolish welfare handouts and pay people to learn new skills and knowledge.
Knowledge is the foundation of wealth.
No person can be made poorer for having more skills.

Yes, but that would defy liberal leftist logic and most importantly would no longer secure the liberal votes.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2018, 12:35:22 am »
Well, look what crawled out of the slime.....



Obama slams populist 'right-wing billionaires,' touts liberal push for 'universal income'
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/obama-slams-populist-right-wing-billionaires-touts-liberal-push-for-universal-income.html
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
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Quote from: mystery-ak on July 17, 2018, 11:45:19 pm
Take a look at Il...this is what the Libs have done to it...


Never mind that the city is almost out of cash.  Let alone the entire state of Illinois.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2018, 04:31:43 am »
Quote from: dfwgator on July 18, 2018, 12:35:22 am
Well, look what crawled out of the slime.....



Obama slams populist 'right-wing billionaires,' touts liberal push for 'universal income'
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/obama-slams-populist-right-wing-billionaires-touts-liberal-push-for-universal-income.html
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2018, 04:48:25 am »
Quote from: Fantom on July 17, 2018, 11:40:21 pm

Only it is not "Universal Basic Income".  Only a few "chosen" get it.  Why does Chicongo not give it to everyone?

What I was thinking.  1,000 people.  Who's family?
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2018, 04:54:10 am »
I think it is a great idea!

The west coast needs some competition attracting the home/sanity/bathroom challenged.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2018, 05:44:45 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on July 17, 2018, 10:32:43 pm

So, who gets to decide who the lucky winners (1,000 families) are?  (let me guess....)

They've announced a weeklong, unpoliced shootout - they'll be down to 1000 in no time. Survival of the fittest, or at least the best-armed...
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #20 on: July 18, 2018, 07:41:29 pm »
A private company started this, and it didn't work out for them (I can't imagine why, LOL).
If government tries it it will fail faster, yet I am certain they will continue to throw money into it.
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Re: Chicago could soon test universal basic income program
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2018, 11:14:04 pm »
Quote from: GrouchoTex on July 18, 2018, 07:41:29 pm
A private company started this, and it didn't work out for them (I can't imagine why, LOL).
If government tries it it will fail faster, yet I am certain they will continue to throw money into it.

Ayn Rand wrote a book about it.
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