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Would an approximate/measured antithesis of Project 25 basically be the recipe for a great society? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I mean like if you translated Project 25 so the opposite or reverse of every single policy prescription it makes is compiled, could that be the playbook for a much better and equitable future society?

Sorta like a Project 21st Century™️

EDIT: I'm not necessarily saying if they say "=18% corporate taxes" == "-18%" or "+36%", I just mean they want to lower the taxes to reach that so why not consider raising it in the opposite direction so you're moving away from anti-utopia

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

When you say it wont work, i feel like thats all or nothing thinking. Withhout having to think about it or spend anymore money, wouldn't at least be an easy step in the right direction?

I don't like the cut of this jib because its what delayists like on their side say. We cant do the right thing because we need a billion studies, or its not proven to be perfect so it must be rejected but delay tactics should be ascribed presumptive correctness a priori 🤔

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I get where you're coming from, but I don’t think it’s all-or-nothing thinking to question the effectiveness of just doing the opposite of what conservatives propose. If we don’t base these decisions on real data or thorough analysis, we might end up with a policy that feels good politically but doesn’t actually deliver the best results for people. I’m not suggesting endless studies or using that as an excuse to delay action, but rather that we should be intentional and evidence based in making these decisions. Especially given our elected officials have cabinets full of paid staff who can already read the studies that have been published. No new studies and waiting is necessary.