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Re:Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists by crossbody on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @09:10PM (#46984085)
Anyone can become an artist with no skill and minimal effort while being a carpet installer requires skill and effort. If you are a carpet installer just call it art and get the money
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Re:Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists by uoaei on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @11:13PM (#46984836)
Ok so why don't carpet installers just find jobs?
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Re:Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists by t0lo on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @09:42PM (#46984287)
the irony in this statement is palpable
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