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Yazata
Aug 11, 2019 04:43 AM
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(Aug 10, 2019 08:03 PM)Syne Wrote: 1. Do you want a universal basic income
No. But if most people are going to be thrown out of work, then something like it may become necessary as a last resort. It's most certainly not my preferred option.
Quote:and universal healthcare?
No. I'm satisfied (so far) with Kaiser.
Quote:2. Are you worried about how many people will lose jobs due to automation?
Potentially. So far, to date, out-sourcing and off-shoring, and illegal immigration have been bigger job-killers. If you're not a professional and if you don't have an in-demand college degree, there's little work or affordable housing for you here in California. It's why the Middle Class is gradually leaving.
Quote:3. Are you worried about the environment?
No, not really. The environment will be here long after all of us are gone.
Quote:4. Do you blame Republicans, at least in part, for the problems in the US?
Yes, to some extent. I think that the country's elites are responsible and have let the American people down, big-time. The establishment Republicans certainly have their fingerprints all over many of the problems, just as the Democrats do.
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Syne
Aug 11, 2019 04:53 AM
Yaz and/or Billvon, would you call UBI, universal healthcare, or concerns about the environment right-wing issues?
Billvon, how do you propose handling job loss due to automation without UBI?
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Seattle
Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM
How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way.
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Syne
Aug 11, 2019 07:10 AM
(Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way.
Did Billvon need your help?
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Seattle
Aug 12, 2019 12:23 AM
(Aug 11, 2019 07:10 AM)Syne Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way.
Did Billvon need your help? It's a public discussion board. Use private messages otherwise. Are you unable to process information unless it comes from Billvon?
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Syne
Aug 12, 2019 01:45 AM
(Aug 12, 2019 12:23 AM)Seattle Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:10 AM)Syne Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way.
Did Billvon need your help? It's a public discussion board. Use private messages otherwise. Are you unable to process information unless it comes from Billvon?
Hey, if he's fine with you speaking for him, so be it, mate. I'll wait and see if he has any input.
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Seattle
Aug 12, 2019 01:52 AM
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(Aug 12, 2019 01:45 AM)Syne Wrote: (Aug 12, 2019 12:23 AM)Seattle Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:10 AM)Syne Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way.
Did Billvon need your help? It's a public discussion board. Use private messages otherwise. Are you unable to process information unless it comes from Billvon?
Hey, if he's fine with you speaking for him, so be it, mate. I'll wait and see if he has any input. It doesn't matter. Me speaking doesn't negate him speaking. Are you afraid of losing your job due to automation or did you already lose it due to automation?
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Syne
Aug 12, 2019 02:10 AM
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(Aug 12, 2019 01:52 AM)Seattle Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way. It doesn't matter. Me speaking does negate him speaking. Are you afraid of losing your job due to automation or did you already lose it due to automation?
Well that's a non sequitur.
Neither. I agree that we've naturally found new work when new technology edges us out. And my job can't be automated anyway.
If you have a question, just ask it. No need for your little games.
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Seattle
Aug 12, 2019 03:51 AM
(Aug 12, 2019 02:10 AM)Syne Wrote: (Aug 12, 2019 01:52 AM)Seattle Wrote: (Aug 11, 2019 07:00 AM)Seattle Wrote: How did we handle job losses due to tractors? That's the way. It doesn't matter. Me speaking does negate him speaking. Are you afraid of losing your job due to automation or did you already lose it due to automation?
Well that's a non sequitur.
Neither. I agree that we've naturally found new work when new technology edges us out. And my job can't be automated anyway.
If you have a question, just ask it. No need for your little games. Sure thing Sunshine.
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Syne
Aug 17, 2019 04:52 AM
Anyway, all the things in the OP were concerns in the El Paso shooter's manifesto.
Seems Billvon has the most in common.
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