Do you feel a UBI is more left- or right-wing (or other) and why? (lemmy.world)

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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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[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Leftism is about worker ownership of the Means of Production, rightism is about Capitalist ownership of the Means of Production. You're adding extra values onto it that don't actually exist. For an example, conservatives are de facto for large government, at least in America, just with no social protections and a huge military and police system. Being "simple" isn't right wing either.

[-] Urist@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago

Just popping in to say the level of reflection and accurate analysis between you and parent comment is dazzling. Spot on, friend.

[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Thanks, buddy! I try to give analysis from a leftist perspective without using big theory words that might scare off non-leftists or baby leftists, I find people tend to accept and agree with leftist theory if broken down in basic building blocks. Have a good one!

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