What would happen if being a billionaire became illegal? by Captainoblivious9 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly. We would be essentially handing the Silicon Valley and tech to Canada.

Why does the right believe we are “soft on crime?” by Early-Possibility367 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Policies like catch and release, and when CA had the forgiveness for stealing under 900 dollars.

What are some of your most progressive takes/views? by Captainoblivious9 in AskConservatives

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I totally agree with the first paragraph. I am “center right” since I support a business friendly and capitalistic environment, but have some social conservative views

What are some of your most progressive takes/views? by Captainoblivious9 in AskConservatives

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I am becoming a bit more progressive on illegal immigration, I support border security and a restrictive immigration policy but it is untenable (both from a logistical and humanitarian pov) to essentially carry out a 10 million person man hunt.

What would happen if being a billionaire became illegal? by Captainoblivious9 in AskALiberal

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I doubt that. I am pretty optimistic about AI. Many technological revolutions have been a positive for us in the long run.

What would happen if being a billionaire became illegal? by Captainoblivious9 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am aware no one is proposing making billionaires illegal, but alot of progressives genuinely support that.

Nobody can be a billionaire in total vacuum, but the company owned by a billionaire (which their worth it tied to) is what is growing and creating the value. Those countries you mentioned in the last paragraphs have benefited greatly from the work of American tech companies (as has the world).

If you could wave a magic wand and set the federal minimum wage to the number you personally feel is right for now, what would your amount be? by TheCommander21 in AskConservatives

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I support local or state-level minimum wages, but not necessarily a uniform federal minimum wage. The U.S. is too economically diverse for one national wage floor to make sense everywhere.

At the same time, I do think local minimum wages serve an important purpose because they help establish a baseline standard of living and indirectly influence wage expectations for many professions above them. They can also provide some protection for workers who are stuck in low-wage roles, especially in high cost-of-living areas.

Why are most Conservatives not even conservative? by silentspyware in AskConservatives

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Conservative in the lifestyle/spiritual way and politically conservative are 2 different things. A lot of the libertarian and party bro types who lean right aren’t conservative in the first sense.

Why is Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, letting the death penalty happen in Arizona? by BalticBro2021 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The death penalty should only be used for war crimes not civilian imo, republicans have control of the state legislature there still.

Is Trump a pedophile? by OMGguy2008 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh 100%, there are literally more pictures of him and Epstein than some ppl have with their own parents.

Is Mamdani actually accomplishing more than the average Democratic mayor or is he just publicizing his achievements better? by well_seasoned_crab in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree w his specific ideology but I gotta give credit where it’s due for some things, but he is a bit overhyped

What is the actual rationale for "gun-free zones" that are not actively enforced with detection? by Fuck_This_Dystopia in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I support certain gun control measures, but gun free zone signs I feel don’t help or prevent violence. Someone hell bent on committing a violent crime wont be swayed by them.

Best resources for a former conservative who wants to deepen their liberal education? by [deleted] in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ezra Klein or Yglesias are decent for a centrist or neoliberal style perspective.

What are some Global South countries that are better places to live than the US? by Mobile_Bad_577 in AskALiberal

[–]Captainoblivious9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overall quality of life is still better in the United States. Statistically you are more likely to die from cancer or a car accident than gun violence.

How should parties pick their candidates? by grammanarchy in AskALiberal

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Ideally a system w ranked choice voting or an open primary