But here on the brink of the destruction of our country, I have returned.
Throwaway acct, I am not in fact Richard Lewis. Us Reddit Refugees ought to be careful lol.
Know that you have silent supporters like myself wearing liberal clothes in a liberal state.
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With all respect - when you define yourself as a progressive, what does that mean to you?
Honestly for me it's about social liberties and healthcare that won't put you in debt. More libertarian leaning if I'm being honest, but I've supported a lot of people that people here typically wouldn't support.
like Bernie, Yang, especially Tulsi Gabbard.
I'm confused. Those are peoples who's policies are largely centered around some kind of government handout.
A government doesn't generate a single cent. They take and redistribute.
Stuff like UBI will require a huge ramp-up of 'take' and I can't see how that is in any way conducive towards libertarian values.
I didn't so much agree with Yang as I did appreciate him as the breath of fresh air on the debate stage, UBI is something of the far future. Healthcare however should be of grave concern to everyone that's not a veteran and doesn't get free insurance through their job.
I get it, there’s plenty to go around. Unfortunately there’s probably no equitable way to get it to the right places because power corrupts, etc.
And to Yang’s credit, he did get on TV and say that the Democrats are the party of the costal elite and that they’ve lost touch with reality. So credit where credit is due.
Psst - healthcare =/= health insurance.
Also, the cost of health care as we know it today is likely grossly inaccurate to the true cost of it (much like a 10 cent plastic mold can be sold for like 60$). Break the monopolies in big pharma, and restructure the government's ties to hospitals, and suddenly you probably won't need universal health insurance, or any of this other nonsense the left tends to push for.
Doesn't answer my core question.
UBI is merely a poster child of examples. Bernie is a self-proclaimed socialist and Tulsi also leans towards bigger government in all her flip-flops (though I admit her flip-flops are far more grounded in reality compared to other Dems). Heathcare is great thing but also another project that requires massive funds.
So again, I can't see how increasing government involvement by creating more justification for bigger 'takes' is conducive to libertarian values in any way.
*just to be clear, I'm not talking in 'right or wrong' basis but in terms of 'conflicting directions'