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I'm curious where people see Universal Basic Income on the political spectrum. Please mention what national/cultural/generational background is informing your answer. Thanks!

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[-] Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

It can be either depending on implementation. If created to supplement lacking welfare services I'd say it's progressive leaning. If used to replace and prevent welfare systems (Andrew Yang style), I'd say it's pretty libertarian leaning.

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