via jugglingdynamite: As government revenues fall, deficits compound and debt levels leap, corporate executives have been directing the corporate cash freed up from recent tax breaks to pump up their company share prices with buybacks, while dumping their own personal holdings …
by Gary Christenson Miles Franklin sponsored this article by Gary Christenson. The opinions expressed are his. Several countries and cities studied and tested a universal basic income (UBI). At first glance it looks like giveaway nonsense: Who pays for the giveaways? Does the UBI …
by howmuch Social security was initially intended as a safety net to keep people out of poverty. There are a few different ways to become eligible, including reaching retirement age, becoming the widow of a former beneficiary, blind or disabled. The bargain …
via Moe Zulfiqar, B.Comm. The case for lower oil prices continues to get stronger. If you hold oil-related investments, this might be the time to rethink your stance. There is basic economics at play in the oil market that foretells lower …
by Jeremiah Johnson We’ve been covering different medical equipment for the family to use either in their outdoor activities or in the event of a disaster. The focus of this article is the First Aid 2.0 Kit put out by Adventure Medical Kits of Oakland, CA. This …
.@KennedyNation on universal basic income: "This dangerous trend of endless handouts cannot continue if this country plans on existing in 50 years. We already spend too much." pic.twitter.com/T9sqyVQRma — FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) August 4, 2018 Universal Basic Income is not …
scientists have developed a revolutionary method that quadratically accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) training algorithms. This gives full AI capability to inexpensive computers, and would make it possible in one to two years for supercomputers to utilize Artificial Neural Networks that quadratically …
From José Niño at Mises Wire: According to some media reports, the Universal Basic Income (UBI) party in Finland is coming to an end. But Professor Olli Kangas, head of the research team at the Finnish social insurance agency, claims that the experiment “is proceeding …
via defensenews: A three-month internal review conducted by senior U.S. surface fleet leaders found some or significant concerns with the ship handling skills of nearly 85 percent of its junior officers, and that many struggled to react decisively to extricate their ship …
via thehill: Michael Tubbs, the mayor of Stockton, Calif., is planning to offer a “no strings” guaranteed basic income of $500 a month to residents in an effort to combat poverty in the city. Under the plan, which is scheduled …
THE PEOPLE OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA MIGHT WANT TO RETHINK THEIR CHOICE FOR MAYOR… Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says that for way too long, his city has been known for headlines about bankruptcy, violent crime and the housing collapse. In the …
by Thinker Flint native Jada Coleman decided to step up when she watched a Netflix documentary about her own city and felt it only told just part of the story. It talked about the crime and poverty, the scandalous water …
by BankWisdom Since I discovered a $12 monthly charge a while back when my account was automatically switched from a student account after I graduated and moved, I’ve been passing the warning along to those who might be unaware every …
Basic Income Programs The destruction of incentives (Link to article below) http://business.financialpost.com/opinion/what-happens-when-you-offer-basic-income-for-not-working-people-stop-working?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1525179754
And it looks like they’re going to get it. One model being put forth would hand EVERYBODY – including those who already have an income – at least $650/month. Looks like we’ll all get bread. Hollywood will provide the circus. …
Will the city of Stockton be the official test pilot before the Federal Government looks to make it a national entitlement? Share your thoughts below… Stockton, California, is set to experiment with a universal basic income plan in which select …
Sorry #RocketMan, unelected global governance will never be our credo. I would become Amish before giving away my Constitutional rights. #1A & #2A is more important than automation. UBI will fail because there’s too many stupid people that will waste …
Tubbs is coordinating an effort to test a new way to sustain residents: universal basic income, or UBI. For one year, several dozen Stockton families will get $500 a month, no strings attached. Dorian Warren co-chairs the Economic Security Project, …
by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: What is your opinion of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg idea of universal income? ANSWER: The idea of free money being touted by Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg only demonstrates that they know nothing about humanity or economics. They …
By Michael Snyder Should you get free money from the U.S. government every month simply for being alive? That may sound like a crazy idea to many of us, but the truth is that this will likely be one of …