Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

thucythucy

(8,870 posts)
16. I don't think any heads here would explode.
Mon Jan 29, 2024, 12:23 PM
Jan 2024

Most on DU for instance support Social Security not being "means tested"--which means the rich are entitled to their monthly payments just like the rest of us.

But I think you're right about how to "sell" this to the public. Make it universal, just like Medicare and Social Security. The usual suspects would still howl--Ronald Reagan remember told us Medicare would put us on the path to communism--but within a few years the vast majority would end up taking it for granted.

Remember all the people crying "Keep government out of my Medicare!"

Even the knuckle draggers will come on board, despite their hatred of "socialism" and "big government."

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Economy»Austin experimented with ...»Reply #16