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AdeptusDakkatist t1_j87hcuh wrote

Reply to comment by NakedPlasticChicks in Universal Basic Services in the US? by [deleted]

The system we have now is trash. I'm of the (admittedly nihilistic) opinion that nothing that replaces it will be materially better.

I want universal healthcare as much as the next 20 something. I just don't agree that the US is capable of it.

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NakedPlasticChicks t1_j87i0bv wrote

It's absolutely capable of it, but okay. We know how to do it, but until politicians are unable to be bribed and corporations aren't worshipped, no, we won't get anywhere. I have some faith that as Gen Zs come into the world of politics, we could see some shifts.

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AdeptusDakkatist t1_j87i563 wrote

I admire your optimism. I hope you're right. I hope I'm wrong.

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NakedPlasticChicks t1_j87icc6 wrote

But I totally understand. This country sucks. I'm sorry if my responses were a bit snarky.

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AdeptusDakkatist t1_j87jzdo wrote

Don't be. I'm a little too pessimistic myself, and on some level the snark reminds me that this is just Reddit, and we're just normal people throwing our ideas around. Sorry for my attitude, and safe travels in cyberspace.

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