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Seriously, is there anything you believe is okay for the state to subsidize?

Farmers in the USA 🇺🇸 have long been subsidized by #USDA

Many large farmers hide behind: “we’re feeding the world” when they are willingly taking that sweet honey pot annually.

It has become practically impossible for smaller farms to compete against the longstanding farm families ( or wealthy ) who didn’t sell out.

Then again I believe in universal basic income in USA because it’s proven to help

various Cities in the USA.

Granted I haven’t checked world ecosystem & considered all possible solutions. 🤣

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Deleted Account 1y ago

Maybe libraries. That’s it. 🤔😆

Deleted Account 1y ago

Hypatia still weeps.

This feels like a huge smack to me about neglecting my duties to rebuild modern Library of Alexandria. Well played.

I have my reasoning on why. But heard.

zyrotin 1y ago

UBI Really is the way to go.

We have long since proven "trickle down" doesn't work. Subsidizing corps does not uplift the poor, it just makes the rich richer, while ever time UBI is tried it increases productivity and quality of life. Jobs are unfilled because it's not worth it to work yourself to death and still not be able to keep a roof over your head and your kids fed.

Telluride 1y ago

Deleted Account 1y ago

Those of us who have various resources should share them. Basic empathy & understanding others shouldn’t have to be taught.

That’s not socialism. It’s equity.

Telluride 1y ago

Call it what you like but a UBI is funded through what?

A voluntary fund of some sort?

-Or-

A tax?

You’re conflating what a family or small tribe of people do out of generosity with a state mandated tax.

This is definitely called socialism/communism.

Works just fine at a family or tribal level but it doesn’t scale up.

Name a country that has made it work.

ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴏꜰ ᴍʟᴇᴋᴜ 1y ago

but this time it will work! i'm sure!

Deleted Account 1y ago

Fair enough, I need to clarify my statement better. Choosing proper words matter. 🫡 Appreciated.

Online communities offer humanity the opportunity to speak 🗣️ with others about best practices. They are broken down more by #WOT .

In emergency situations: humans often band together to help one another. That’s been proven multiple times.

It’s not my goal to tax people.

My vision is of smaller groups creating a circular economy. #v4v plays into this equation. Some will always choose to exploit others & their “friends” or “tribesmen” *should* hold them accountable.

Humans are already divided into groups or “tribes” & have their differences. More of a circular economy.

Self-sovereign is spoken on here often.

What it means online versus offline may help me verbalize it best. Truly. I’ll consider this more.

Telluride 1y ago

thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I love this. this is why I love nostr.

just for the record, I totally agree with your last reply.

Heres a rational hierarchy of govt thought up by someone much smarter than I am. curious your thoughts.

The Happiest Countries in the world have a:

Nationa/Federal Govt that is Libertarian

State Govt is Conservative

City Govt is Liberal

Family/Tribal (Church) is Socialistic

Deleted Account 1y ago

You’re welcome. Appreciate the kind dialogue too.

Many look to history to decide what would dictate happiest countries.

While the list given may be appropriate historically: I would need to consider what current situation is.

With the internet the world swiftly changed.

The rise of #AI will bring various narrative warfare campaigns targeted towards humanity unlike anything in recorded history.

From who the messaging comes & their intent matter.

So far, it’s not looking good.

Information warfare will continue.

Must consider this as I question how #AI is being used in such circumstances & countries.

Immediate thoughts:

Main imports & exports

Education

Work/life balance

Is there a brain-drain & if so: why?

Military spending, nuclear weapons

Allies

There are many others things I’m not immediately thinking of. 🤣

I believe in the #USA many have been brainwashed, dumbed down, malnourished & lack spiritual awareness & self-reflection. This will need to be addressed but not sure how yet. Nor in the proper order.

Woof man 👨 Thanks for getting me to use my brain 🧠 again. 🤣

Sincerely, I’ve been told before I’m too bottom line up front sometimes so thanks for understanding.

Deleted Account 1y ago

Homelessness population wouldn’t exist in USA if large non-profits actually provided assistance to the exploited instead of exploiting EVERYONE

Spoken on this before but currently in work mode about it so will stay someone quiet 🤐

Needless to say: I’ve worked as a community advocate for many years & it’s beyond frustrating to both witness the corruption & be told no when I work for humanity.

Told no?

Years ago there was a hotel that got shut down for being in disrepair. It was a local addicts hangout where many went.

It came up for sale & I went & looked & got financing to turn it into a half-way house. At the time I was still working so this would have been set-up as a non-profit community effort & I had various nonprofit organizations ready to help. Volunteer friends were excited.

But the sellers wouldn’t sell it to me. AFTER I went through hoops to track them down. DAFUQ? It remained on market for two years & eventually was torn down by the city.

——

Lesson learned: if I attempt this again Ima market it as a luxury spa just to give a big GFY to the NIMBY CUCKS …

Dealt with them while getting small

Community set up too. 😂

Telluride 1y ago

I have one.

Teachers pay. (based on merit)

A Great teacher is invaluable and should be rewarded.

The DOE has WAAAY too many administrators, overpays them and underpays teachers.

Thats up there with roads if you ask me.