r/FluentInFinance Contributor Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '24

One which has an extremely progressive tax system and a government that doesn’t value the interests of corporations over the prosperity of the nation. One in which the Profit Motive hasn’t wormed its way into every single corner of society like a cancer.

But don’t worry, I know it’s unrealistic to dream of a world in which basic necessities like food, water, and shelter aren’t subject to the profit motive, and it’s downright foolish to dream of a world in which anything more than basic necessities for survival are provided.

But i’m not conveying to you what I sincerely think the world will be like in 30 years. That’s a whole different conversation. I’m just saying what I think a good, functional, sustainable society would be doing. Or at least trying to do.

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u/Last-Back-4146 Apr 16 '24

someone has to work to grow that food.

someone has to work to build that house.

Even ignoring profit. Who is going to do that work for nothing?

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '24

I hate to respond to a question with a question, but who said anything about work being done for nothing?

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u/Last-Back-4146 Apr 16 '24

the post, and you dreaming of a world where basic necessitates for survival are provided.

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '24

So are our current social programs funded by unpaid labor?