@suspira44 No, they won't, especially with the RNC being this coming week. It will be spun as the D's attempting a coup or something.
@unk-p hope you feel better soon! Pain isn't fun;-(
@lovendures, his $1000,- a month idea was mainstream in the 70s as well. I think Rutger Bregman talked about it on the daily show with Trevor Noah. It was only taken off the table because they thought it would make women divorce their husbands since they'd be more independent.
Basic income is a good idea to combat inequality and poverty. Although I am not an American, I do feel that the US desperately needs something like that. The system is so fragile compared to the backups we have in place in Europe. All those folks out on the streets without food or a home, just because they've lost a job during a pandemic... It's heartbreaking:-(
They had an experiment with basic income in Finland which was mildly successful: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2242937-universal-basic-income-seems-to-improve-employment-and-well-being/
That said, Yang might also give some good views on modernization of the States? Perhaps a new tech post in cabinet?
As for Warren, I do see her name being floated around and I know Biden has been talking with her Sanders AND Yang to make incorporate of all of their ideas going in. Sanders called it the most progressive cabinet/ideas since FDR.
I cannot imagine Warren having some sort of importance. Even if she'd stay senator, she might become an advisor of some sort? Plus yes, stick it to McConnell, what a vile little man.
@unk-p, I am sorry that you are in pain, my friend. How are you doing today?
I have a feeling that Biden's presidency will be much more progressive than what he originally intended. I agree that the voices of Yang, Sanders, Warren and the like will play an integral part in Biden's decisions and governance.
I cannot imagine Warren having some sort of importance.
I meant of course: not having some sort of importance...
@unk-p oh damn. Got one once. The only thing more painful was child birth. Drink gallons of water. I went to the ER and they hydrated me with an IV and I asked the nurse to put the palm of her hand over the painful spot. As soon as she did that the stone passed. I’m sending healing to you dear friend.