Tuesday, January 17, 2017

As Robots Take Jobs, Europeans Mull Free Money for All

As Robots Take Jobs, Europeans Mull Free Money for All

January 17, 2017 As Robots Take Jobs , Europeans Mull Free Money for All 1 Comments


By AP, Jan. 16, 2017

PARIS (AP) -- I am, therefore I'm paid.

The radical notion that governments should hand out free money to everyone - rich and poor, those who work and those who don't - is slowly but surely gaining ground in Europe. Yes, you read that right: a guaranteed monthly living allowance, no strings attached.

In France, two of the seven candidates vying to represent the ruling Socialist Party in this year's presidential election are promising modest but regular stipends to all French adults. A limited test is already underway in Finland, with other experiments planned elsewhere, including in the United States.
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  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    Automation will impact the U.S what will be the impact of allowing 11 million unskilled illegal aliens to remain? Granting them amnesty will cost trillions of dollars at a time when less unskilled labor is needed. This will only further the welfare rolls.

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