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[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

mind doing that napkin math?

I did a while ago and i found that if an annual wealth tax rate of 3% on wealth above $10 million is implemented, then it would be enough to give all americans a monthly handout of $300, and that was by rather conservative estimates. It might be higher.

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I did it above if you are interested.

Do you believe $300 a month is sufficient for survival using the core idea of UBI?

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Do you believe $300 a month is sufficient for survival using the core idea of UBI?

It's a start. We'll see how things develop in the future. A first step needs to be made.

[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

You are also okay with those payments going to the ultra wealthy using the core idea of UBI?

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Arkouda@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 hours ago

Because someone with Billions doesn't need $300 a month that could go to funding social services for people who need them.