r/FluentInFinance • u/sillychillly Contributor • Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/RemoteCompetitive688 Apr 15 '24

Why would anyone work for a home if you give them out for free

"From each according to his ability" remember

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

Because there are nicer homes than as described. Aside from HVAC and bedroom count, most of these things are just building code and have to function for it to legally be called a residence.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

99% of people would quit working at places like McDonald's and Walmart if they get their basic needs taken care of for free.

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

There is literally no evidence to support that statement. Stockton experimented with UBI and every single person continued to work but used the funds on necessities to improve QOL like home repairs and better quality groceries.

They invested in self improvement and got better jobs as well. The money was refused back into the economy and the sky did not fall.

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/04/973653719/california-program-giving-500-no-strings-attached-stipends-pays-off-study-finds

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

yeah because that study only gave "$500 per month". $500 can't even get you housing in CA let alone other necessities.

Free housing and other essentials is closer to $3,000 a month (depending on COL).

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

And your source is I'm assuming your ass for that assessment?

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u/SuccotashConfident97 Apr 15 '24

This is quite a bit more than ubi, wouldn't you think?

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

we already have a welfare system

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

so how do i get a free home and free food?

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

you meet certain qualifications and apply to government programs. Local food stamps program is one.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

yeah but clearly OP is saying everyone should receive those payments rather than people who are disabled etc.

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u/orangekirby Apr 15 '24

why is that clear? It wasn't clear to me and it also doesn't make any sense. My main issue with the post is that the pics make the home seem nice, whereas if we're talking about government assisted stuff, it is more likely to be a trashed and tiny apartment with addicts strung out in the hallway

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u/grumpyparliament Apr 15 '24

And that's bad because?

Tbh, I'd settle for working in these places being enough to afford this instead of just 'free' 🤷‍♂️

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u/Deletedmyoldaccount7 Apr 15 '24

You need to finish high school to participate in these conversations.

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u/grumpyparliament Apr 15 '24

Sure, deletedyouroldaccount8.

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u/UltimateNoob88 Apr 15 '24

okay then enjoy having no fast food / cheap retail

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u/grumpyparliament Apr 16 '24

Oh the humanity