Oh no, a basic income is long overdue in theory if political stability is of any concern. Over a third of the U.S. and Canada need the security to stop what could only otherwise end in a violent revolution or a police state. But in practice, FDR's third bill of rights would be better, as it has more appeal to what I'd call "American values". Also, lumping all welfare programs into one program like basic income would be too easy for conservatives to eliminate. FDRs hodgepodge of guaranteed necessities programs has much more staying power.
Maybe this needs its own thread or a post in the Daily Thoughts thread? I think this has gotten a bit out to sea...