Re:Puerto Rico files for biggest ever U.S. local government ...
by vkou on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @07:38PM
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It has been tried, we call that country 'The United States' - at least, if you're over the age of 65.
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Re:Puerto Rico files for biggest ever U.S. local government ...
by enraged_camel on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @08:17PM
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Not sure what you mean. The "socialist" programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, have been massively successful. But they are the tip of the iceberg in terms of what is possible. We're talking things like Medicare for All and, at the extreme end of the spectrum, Unconditional Basic Income.