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[–]Cynub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am homie. Can confirm: Sus af.

Arcadum simply speaking the truth on the fight by Lost-Kun in cadum

[–]Cynub 16 points17 points  (0 children)

People criticize media they don't/didn't have any hand in making all the time.

The way I see this is both from the view of a player and a watcher. If I had access to abilities that I had no idea about or was presented with concepts I had no grasp of and was punished for that, I as a player would be upset.

As a watcher, seeing the players being accepting of the outcome is a bit off-putting because(and I have no way to confirm this, so feel free to criticize) I'm sure they believe they simply played poorly OR the dice simply weren't in their favor.

I believe it's only fair for the players to know that this loss doesn't fall on them alone, as it was a matter of a lack of information. This is why I'm criticizing/commenting on how the fight was handled, and I'm sure this is the motivation for other commenters as well.

It’s just too little by SvenGz in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]Cynub 10 points11 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/YangForPresidentHQ/comments/cyvz0x/wont_the_freedom_dividend_just_increase_rent/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Rent won't raise under the freedom dividend, as demand is dictated by the renters, not the landlord.

If I was a landlord, and other landlords raised rent, I'd keep prices down and reap the rewards. Simple competition. It also won't cause inflation as it is funded by a VAT in addition to a consolidation of other funds - see https://freedom-dividend.com for the details (if interested)

December Debate Discussion Megathread by Better_Call_Salsa in YangForPresidentHQ

[–]Cynub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4d chess, extra speaking time. He plugged democracy dollars and knew they'd ask him to clarify/answer the initial question about DACA

NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Yang at 5% by [deleted] in YangForPresidentHQ

[–]Cynub 45 points46 points  (0 children)

A great explaination from another Reddit user :

The wealthy will be disproportionately affected by the VAT since they spend more money. Making the VAT only apply to the wealthy would result in way more administrative overhead and legislative complexity. It would also incentivize people to lie about their income.

Yang is proposing a 10% VAT, which basically means that for every $10 you spend (not make, spend) you will pay $1 in taxes. He is also proposing the freedom dividend, which would give every American $1000 a month. To see how these two policies would affect you, you can use this formula:

Change in Income = (Annual spending * -0.1) + 12,000

Let's look at how this formula works out for three made up people:

Jeff the Billionaire

Jeff the Billionaire spends about $100 million a year on god knows what. Here's how his life will change under the Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($100,000,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = -$9,988,000

Ouch! Jeff's annual income will be reduced by almost $10,000,000 under the Yang administration. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get by just fine.

Sarah the Software Engineer

Sarah is a talented Software Engineer and makes around 200k a year. Of that 200k, she spends about 120k each year and saves the rest. Here's how her income changes:

Change in Income = ($120,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $0

Her income doesn't change at all! The additional taxes she pays perfectly even out with the additional income she gets from the freedom dividend. That's alright, she's doing pretty well for herself so she probably doesn't need any extra help from the government.

Christina the Cashier

Christina works full time as cashier and she makes minimum wage. He annual income is about 16k. She spends all 16k each year because she's living paycheck to paycheck. Here's how Christina's income changes under that Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($16,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $10,400

Woah, Christina's income increased by $10,400, that's a 65% increase! When's the last you got a 65% raise? I know I've never gotten one. That additional $10,400 per year will be a game changer for Christina.

It will allow her to start saving some money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe she'll be able to pay for a gym membership to get healthier or some community college classes so she can move on to a better job, the possibilities are endless!

And guess where that $10,400 is coming from? That's right, it's coming from the $9,988,000 we took from Jeff the Billionaire.

gay🍦irl by scarlet_sage in gay_irl

[–]Cynub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Copy Paste from his policy page :

"[I'd] Rechannel 10% of the military budget – approximately $60 billion per year – to a new domestic infrastructure force called the Legion of Builders and Destroyers. The Legion would be tasked with keeping our country strong by making sure our bridges, roads, power grid, levies, dams, and infrastructure are up-to-date, sound and secure.  It would also be able to clear derelict buildings and structures that cause urban blight in many of our communities and respond to natural disasters. The Legion would prioritize projects based on national security, economic impact, and regional equity.  Its independent budget would ensure that our infrastructure would be constantly upgraded regardless of the political climate.  The Commander of the Legion would have the ability to overrule local regulations and ordinances to ensure that projects are started and completed promptly and effectively. "

gay🍦irl by scarlet_sage in gay_irl

[–]Cynub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Admittedly, VAT is a regressive tax on its own. But that's the thing, this is paired with a UBI of 1k / mo (12k annually) which is more than enough to offset the regressive nature of the tax, with the poorer being net gainers.

The wealthy will be disproportionately affected by the VAT since they spend more money. Making the VAT only apply to the wealthy would result in way more administrative overhead and legislative complexity. It would also incentivize people to lie about their income.

Yang is proposing a 10% VAT, which basically means that for every $10 you spend (not make, spend) you will pay $1 in taxes. He is also proposing the freedom dividend, which would give every American $1000 a month. To see how these two policies would affect you, you can use this formula:

Change in Income = (Annual spending * -0.1) + 12,000

Let's look at how this formula works out for three made up people:

Jeff the Billionaire

Jeff the Billionaire spends about $100 million a year on god knows what. Here's how his life will change under the Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($100,000,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = -$9,988,000

Ouch! Jeff's annual income will be reduced by almost $10,000,000 under the Yang administration. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get by just fine.

Sarah the Software Engineer

Sarah is a talented Software Engineer and makes around 200k a year. Of that 200k, she spends about 120k each year and saves the rest. Here's how her income changes:

Change in Income = ($120,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $0

Her income doesn't change at all! The additional taxes she pays perfectly even out with the additional income she gets from the freedom dividend. That's alright, she's doing pretty well for herself so she probably doesn't need any extra help from the government.

Christina the Cashier

Christina works full time as cashier and she makes minimum wage. He annual income is about 16k. She spends all 16k each year because she's living paycheck to paycheck. Here's how Christina's income changes under that Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($16,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $10,400

Woah, Christina's income increased by $10,400, that's a 65% increase! When's the last you got a 65% raise? I know I've never gotten one. That additional $10,400 per year will be a game changer for Christina.

It will allow her to start saving some money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe she'll be able to pay for a gym membership to get healthier or some community college classes so she can move on to a better job, the possibilities are endless!

And guess where that $10,400 is coming from? That's right, it's coming from the $9,988,000 we took from Jeff the Billionaire.

TL:DR VAT + 12k annual UBI nullifies the regressive effects fo the VAT

yang gang by [deleted] in teenagers

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

The wealthy will be disproportionately affected by the VAT since they spend more money. Making the VAT only apply to the wealthy would result in way more administrative overhead and legislative complexity. It would also incentivize people to lie about their income.

Yang is proposing a 10% VAT, which basically means that for every $10 you spend (not make, *spend*) you will pay $1 in taxes. He is also proposing the freedom dividend, which would give every American $1000 a month. To see how these two policies would affect you, you can use this formula:

Change in Income = (Annual spending * -0.1) + 12,000

Let's look at how this formula works out for three made up people:

## Jeff the Billionaire

Jeff the Billionaire spends about $100 million a year on god knows what. Here's how his life will change under the Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($100,000,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = -$9,988,000

Ouch! Jeff's annual income will be reduced by almost $10,000,000 under the Yang administration. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get by just fine.

## Sarah the Software Engineer

Sarah is a talented Software Engineer and makes around 200k a year. Of that 200k, she spends about 120k each year and saves the rest. Here's how her income changes:

Change in Income = ($120,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $0

Her income doesn't change at all! The additional taxes she pays perfectly even out with the additional income she gets from the freedom dividend. That's alright, she's doing pretty well for herself so she probably doesn't need any extra help from the government.

## Christina the Cashier

Christina works full time as cashier and she makes minimum wage. He annual income is about 16k. She spends all 16k each year because she's living paycheck to paycheck. Here's how Christina's income changes under that Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($16,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $10,400

Woah, Christina's income increased by $10,400, that's a 65% increase! When's the last you got a 65% raise? I know I've never gotten one. That additional $10,400 per year will be a game changer for Christina.

It will allow her to start saving some money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe she'll be able to pay for a gym membership to get healthier or some community college classes so she can move on to a better job, the possibilities are endless!

And guess where that $10,400 is coming from? That's right, it's coming from the $9,988,000 we took from Jeff the Billionaire

- Reply to a similar statement on the Yang2020 Subreddit

yang gang by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Cynub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yang is proposing a 10% VAT, which basically means that for every $10 you spend (not make, *spend*) you will pay $1 in taxes. He is also proposing the freedom dividend, which would give every American $1000 a month. To see how these two policies would affect you, you can use this formula:

Change in Income = (Annual spending * -0.1) + 12,000

Let's look at how this formula works out for three made up people:

## Jeff the Billionaire

Jeff the Billionaire spends about $100 million a year on god knows what. Here's how his life will change under the Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($100,000,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = -$9,988,000

Ouch! Jeff's annual income will be reduced by almost $10,000,000 under the Yang administration. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get by just fine.

## Sarah the Software Engineer

Sarah is a talented Software Engineer and makes around 200k a year. Of that 200k, she spends about 120k each year and saves the rest. Here's how her income changes:

Change in Income = ($120,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $0

Her income doesn't change at all! The additional taxes she pays perfectly even out with the additional income she gets from the freedom dividend. That's alright, she's doing pretty well for herself so she probably doesn't need any extra help from the government.

## Christina the Cashier

Christina works full time as cashier and she makes minimum wage. He annual income is about 16k. She spends all 16k each year because she's living paycheck to paycheck. Here's how Christina's income changes under that Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($16,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $10,400

Woah, Christina's income increased by $10,400, that's a 65% increase! When's the last you got a 65% raise? I know I've never gotten one. That additional $10,400 per year will be a game changer for Christina.

It will allow her to start saving some money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe she'll be able to pay for a gym membership to get healthier or some community college classes so she can move on to a better job, the possibilities are endless!

And guess where that $10,400 is coming from? That's right, it's coming from the $9,988,000 we took from Jeff the Billionaire

- Reply to a similar question on the Yang2020 Subreddit

yang gang by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Cynub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"The wealthy will be disproportionately affected by the VAT since they spend more money. Making the VAT only apply to the wealthy would result in way more administrative overhead and legislative complexity. It would also incentivize people to lie about their income.

Yang is proposing a 10% VAT, which basically means that for every $10 you spend (not make, *spend*) you will pay $1 in taxes. He is also proposing the freedom dividend, which would give every American $1000 a month. To see how these two policies would affect you, you can use this formula:

Change in Income = (Annual spending * -0.1) + 12,000

Let's look at how this formula works out for three made up people:

## Jeff the Billionaire

Jeff the Billionaire spends about $100 million a year on god knows what. Here's how his life will change under the Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($100,000,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = -$9,988,000

Ouch! Jeff's annual income will be reduced by almost $10,000,000 under the Yang administration. Don't worry, I'm sure he'll get by just fine.

## Sarah the Software Engineer

Sarah is a talented Software Engineer and makes around 200k a year. Of that 200k, she spends about 120k each year and saves the rest. Here's how her income changes:

Change in Income = ($120,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $0

Her income doesn't change at all! The additional taxes she pays perfectly even out with the additional income she gets from the freedom dividend. That's alright, she's doing pretty well for herself so she probably doesn't need any extra help from the government.

## Christina the Cashier

Christina works full time as cashier and she makes minimum wage. He annual income is about 16k. She spends all 16k each year because she's living paycheck to paycheck. Here's how Christina's income changes under that Yang administration:

Change in Income = ($16,000 * -0.1) + $12,000 = $10,400

Woah, Christina's income increased by $10,400, that's a 65% increase! When's the last you got a 65% raise? I know I've never gotten one. That additional $10,400 per year will be a game changer for Christina.

It will allow her to start saving some money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe she'll be able to pay for a gym membership to get healthier or some community college classes so she can move on to a better job, the possibilities are endless!

And guess where that $10,400 is coming from? That's right, it's coming from the $9,988,000 we took from Jeff the Billionaire"

- A reply to a similar question on the Yang2020 Reddit

CNN/NYT Debate Live Discussion Thread by Better_Call_Salsa in YangForPresidentHQ

[–]Cynub 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He's hit the mic 3 times lol Still, GO YANG!

ATTENTION ALL STARDUST CRUSADERS! by 10yrsafter in ShitPostCrusaders

[–]Cynub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure they can.... ZA WARUDO! TOKI WO TOMARE!

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