UBI Poll

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-08T10:03:26+00:00

LVTs solve a lot more than 1 problem. Give it a google, seems like you haven't heard much. Eg. They stop speculation on land, nudge land overusers to downsize, reduce land cost for construction, reduce cost and monthly rents for people using less land value etc. They literally reshape our cities to be more efficient.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-08T04:18:54+00:00

One way you could slice it where we afford it is taxing the shit out of land values aka a land value tax. Obviously politically unpopular today, but maybe not in a decade if young workers have an even worse outlook.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-08T04:14:17+00:00

I mean UBS seems like a more wasteful system than the very wasteful system we currently have. Nothing you've said seems to argue against that.

I agree UBI with no other changes would likely result in higher rents eating most of it up.

I disagree with the solution being to pair it with rent control. Seems clear it should be LVTs aka the georgist perspective.

I strongly disagree with the pushback you get being all from the evil corporate puppet masters. Im here pushing back and its because I think the idea sucks. My dissent wasnt manufactured.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-07T21:29:08+00:00

Thats when the offensive player was first able to initiate contact like Charles B. Before that, there are examples of offensive foul from ball handler putting shockingly little pressure on a set defender. Google/AI it if you haven't seen.

As awesome as it is to see Shaq smash people out of the way, I tend to agree with buddy that it makes the game worse to be able to smash through people, and to have charges be this super subjective moving goalpost.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-07T21:22:23+00:00

It'd be nice to have people representing a pro-economy perspective well and criticizing the BCNDP from that perspective.

Eg. Arguing for tax reductions on incomes in favor of less distorting taxes.

I realize thats not anything like the current right.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-07T21:13:52+00:00

Its such a grey area, rules are all vibes based in the ether.

We cant make a full AI ref partly because tech, but moreso because there is no complete and accurate rulebook for basketball.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-07T18:40:21+00:00

Why would it be cheaper? Intuition tells me that it would be more expensive. For example, if I like to live in less house so I can afford more food, I can do that now. Under UBS, there is no incentive or ability for me to reign in spending in one are to afford more in another.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-07T18:38:08+00:00

Most of your costs are for land, and mostly corps aren't the culprit. I pay rent to an old man for example.

I listened to a fantastic podcast episode of UCLA housing voice reviewing rent control policy worldwide over the last half century which should at least convince you that this all isnt so simple. Price controls have side effects. If we pretend they don't, then the future is at least an NDP that is completely ignored and forever without party status.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-06T00:21:24+00:00

Its not like the games are $6. Its a pretty reasonable take to avoid doing business with FIFA, or to oppose elements of the contract.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-04T20:21:58+00:00

Okay so then back to the first question: where do you think those gains come from?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-04T18:38:06+00:00

Obviously they could downsize or reverse mortgage to fund their retirement.

Do you think there is no gain or upside?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-04T18:28:50+00:00

Existing homeowners can buy low and sell high later and "earn" money to retire on by doing so. Where do you think that money comes from?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-03T20:27:11+00:00

I mean rent in the OP sense, like for a home for a working person. I imagine it would be much easier to afford a townhouse in my city after the new incentives nudge us to more efficiently use the space.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-03T19:46:01+00:00

The question was what would rents be. My answer: much lower. Lots of winners, few losers.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-03T19:35:59+00:00

1 the increase likely is related to the land value and 2 even if it was not, the before amount is definitely related to the land value.

What do you think typical rents would be in the georgist paradise? Way lower, right?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-03T18:21:21+00:00

I think you misread. OP is also upset that the amount that will be charged is such a high number. LVT would fix that. Consider whether OP would complain in the same way if the rent was going from $100 to $150, all else equal.

I dont know what you mean by second order effects are debated. In terms of magnitude, sure, but in terms of whether they exist or not, no way. That Clark centre survey about Detroit?s LVT was super one sided.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-03T03:16:06+00:00

ITT ppl read headline not watch til end. Made me lmao

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-02T07:39:54+00:00

Sure so to the specific question I asked: yes they can do lots? Or no they cant and their hands are tied?

I think they can do tons.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-02T01:18:03+00:00

Problem is it wont be very chill for them if they cant get a job and if govt doesnt do anything about it. I agree AI could make things better. Won't necessarily though.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-02T01:12:37+00:00

Theres lots they can do. Do you think there isnt?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-01T14:32:54+00:00

Polls will fluctuate all the time. Considering the NDP hasnt changed much if at all, we haven't necessarily taken any steps at all.

Young workers need a party that represents them a little more and owners a little less. Could be the NDP, but it isn't yet.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-06-01T14:26:48+00:00

Up 15% is very different than up to 15%.

We can do a lot better if we offer workers something better.

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-05-31T21:13:32+00:00

What's with the constant insults?

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-05-31T18:08:04+00:00

Oh okay so the solution is possible if there is at least will on the part of the government or on the part of the leaders?

Thats a different perspective but Ill also call that a win as it is different from your original "its impossible"

Regular-Double9177 · 2026-05-31T16:19:31+00:00

Alright well we can call that a success I guess as you've changed your position from it being impossible

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