I'm not either, to be honest. I think some of the kneejerk reactions against it are misguided, that's all. First, we should take UC to it's conclusion and roll all other benefits into … (View Post)

There's a reason why in my home town council jobs are by far the most popular, despite the rubbish wages. Job security and a salary in that part of Scotland is hugely important. (View Post)

I think it's less about such driven individuals, but rather someone setting up a coffee shop or manufacturing business in a small town or something like that. We have a successful small business… (View Post)

This is by the far the most interesting element of UBI. (View Post)

Some sort of income guarantee or provision is not a lefty idea. Milton Friedman was a supporter of a negative income tax. We already have a Frankenstein-mix of a minimum-income guarantee, UBI and neg… (View Post)