Curious of peoples thoughts on this program passed last month in California?
Two sides, one is against as it’s seen as a socialist program. Free money. Not good. Horrible for the economy.
The other side, is well, it’s not going to everyone necessarily. It’s money that’s being put aside that local governments can apply for for their own UBI pilot programs. Which, IMO can’t truly be called UBI because the money doesn’t go to everyone. It’s seems to primarily be for foster kids getting ready to graduate out of their care facilities and have no parents for support and for single mothers, and struggling families. Which is exactly what HP Hoodedcobra brought up in a recent sermon as a good idea. It’s only 35 million for the whole state. Not much. So maybe this is a good thing since it’s going to mothers, struggling families and foster kids without parents? Weird that they’re labeling it as UBI though. And calling it the first of its kind in this country. Cause this is going to cause controversy as a socialist policy and if it succeeds all the left will use it to say “See UBI is good! Socialism is good!” Even though it’s not true UBI.
I’m already seeing the backlash from the right, but maybe it’s simply cause it’s labeled as UBi. It’s more emergency welfare. Which isn’t socialist.
My understanding is each local jurisdiction in California can create their own program and then apply for funding from the states set aside money. Each program therefor is different. Some are creating programs that are not directed to only struggling families. Some are no strings attached, free money, to anyone below a certain income bracket. Who knows if they’ll be approved for funding, but the whole thing is interesting enough to keep an eye on.
Two sides, one is against as it’s seen as a socialist program. Free money. Not good. Horrible for the economy.
The other side, is well, it’s not going to everyone necessarily. It’s money that’s being put aside that local governments can apply for for their own UBI pilot programs. Which, IMO can’t truly be called UBI because the money doesn’t go to everyone. It’s seems to primarily be for foster kids getting ready to graduate out of their care facilities and have no parents for support and for single mothers, and struggling families. Which is exactly what HP Hoodedcobra brought up in a recent sermon as a good idea. It’s only 35 million for the whole state. Not much. So maybe this is a good thing since it’s going to mothers, struggling families and foster kids without parents? Weird that they’re labeling it as UBI though. And calling it the first of its kind in this country. Cause this is going to cause controversy as a socialist policy and if it succeeds all the left will use it to say “See UBI is good! Socialism is good!” Even though it’s not true UBI.
I’m already seeing the backlash from the right, but maybe it’s simply cause it’s labeled as UBi. It’s more emergency welfare. Which isn’t socialist.
My understanding is each local jurisdiction in California can create their own program and then apply for funding from the states set aside money. Each program therefor is different. Some are creating programs that are not directed to only struggling families. Some are no strings attached, free money, to anyone below a certain income bracket. Who knows if they’ll be approved for funding, but the whole thing is interesting enough to keep an eye on.