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Re:Oakland shows how to expand housing supply: tell develope... by keithnoizu on Monday December 02, 2019 @11:26AM (#21683882)
Housing is actually a depreciating asset in Tokyo, with a regular cycle of tearing down and rebuilding units every few decades.

But the poor youth don't need to vote, they can just simmer on things long enough until they break out in riots. I mean hey massive social upheaval and unrest nearly got the FAP passed under Nixon.

Let the kids burn down a few small suburbs and the government will figure out something.

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Re:Oakland shows how to expand housing supply: tell develope... by DubiousPusher on Monday December 02, 2019 @12:26PM (#21684501)
I often say people underestimate the value they get from paying taxes into welfare programs. The class conflict they prevent is invaluable especially if you're a person who owns property in or near a major city.
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Re:Oakland shows how to expand housing supply: tell develope... by keithnoizu on Tuesday December 03, 2019 @03:43PM (#21696500)
Agreed
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Re:Oakland shows how to expand housing supply: tell develope... by CamperBob2 on Monday December 02, 2019 @02:55PM (#21686179)
What was the FAP? I've never heard of that legislation, and it's obviously ungoogleable.
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Re:Oakland shows how to expand housing supply: tell develope... by keithnoizu on Tuesday December 03, 2019 @03:43PM (#21696495)
basic income with extra steps and an unfortunate name (Family Assistance Plan)

https://www.amazon.com/Failed-Welfare-Revolution-Americas-Gu...

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