Ubi Is Not Socialism, but It Can Rescue Late Stage Capitalism From Itself
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Discussion on whether UBI can rescue late-stage capitalism and its relation to socialism.
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ggm
4 months ago
1 replyThe thorn word "but" jabbing in the headline, is just a bit odd. BECAUSE UBI is not socialism, it can rescue late stage capitalism. IF it was socialism, it would lead to the replacement of late stage capitalism by more appropriate public asset management and ownership in common.
EGregAuthor
4 months ago
1 replyDoes anyone actually read the articles anymore or just the titles?
ggm
4 months ago
I read. It's not terrible. My complaint was grammar not economic polemics.
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