Anyone who voted for Hillary in the primaries should not be angry when their job is taken by a robot

[AZ Progressive]

or artificial intelligence computer, and they can't find another job to pay for their cost of living. They have noone to blame but themself. Hillary won't give a damn shit about the welfare of the people. Her friends are in the 1%, and they matter more to her. If they wanted someone to care about their ability to put food on the table, they should have voted for Bernie.

[msongs]

1. Anyone who voted for Bernie in the primaries should not be angry when their job is taken by a robot

neither bernie nor hillary have much or anything to do with the future of robotics. all those millennials in love with their made in china toys have more to do with it than either hillary or bernie

[AZ Progressive]

2. Only one candidate in this primary is a Social Democrat

and it's not Hillary.

[WhiteTara]

47. That's going to stop the future? I don't think so.

[tonyt53]

55. Got news for ya, that description you gave for Bernie is why few over 50 would vote for him

Yes, it does matter to the millions that lived with the threat of socialist governments for the better part of their lives. Only somebody naive about history would not understand that. Millions. And no FDR's policies were Democrat policies, he hated socialists, so please stop trying to claim them.

[k8conant]

83. I disagree with your statement...

go watch Where to Invade Next by Michael Moore.

[Gomez163]

77. Kind of a Luddite statement

[BobbyDrake]

3. Hillary is designing an AI now? Gosh, it's like there's nothing she can't do!

Or just nothing the haters won't try to lay at her feet. #cheesewiththatwhine?

[Henhouse]

4. So Bernie is anti-robot? I'm confused. Didn't even know robots were a threat...

This is a scary world we live in. I voted for Hillary. Who will stop the robot invasion?

[Ace Rothstein]

69. Neo

[YouDig]

5. Is Bernie going to ban robots and artificial intelligence?

[cantbeserious]

6. All Too True - HRC Probably Loves Robots - Since They Can Be Programmed

eom

[AZ Progressive]

7. Notice that none of the Hill supporters here addresses the issue I was talking about

That Hillary won't give a damn about society when a lot of people will be losing their jobs in the near future because of robots and deep learning artificial intelligence, whereas Bernie will push for social safety nets and possibly even a guaranteed income when the problem becomes large enough. Hillary couldn't have more contempt for Bernie's supporters, she will likely be wanting to punish them by withholding help.

[bigtree]

24. link?

[brush]

85. No one's biting, huh? Kind of a tough argument to make . . .

that Sanders is going to stop robot development.

Sort of luddite and sort of . . . well, silly.

[Vinca]

8. This is one argument that I don't think can fly.

We know the corporations are greedy bastards and it won't matter if it's Bernie at $15 an hour or Hillary at $12 an hour. If they can oust an employee and get it done cheaper with a robot, that's what will happen. Our government will never enact a law that outlaws greed.

[AZ Progressive]

10. Who's more likely to push for guaranteed income when the time comes?

Bernie or Hillary?

[Vinca]

12. Bernie, but you have to have a job to get the guaranteed income.

If the robot's got your job, you're just plain old fucked.

[AZ Progressive]

20. America needs to get away from the puritan work ethic

And Bernie's a lot more likely to lead that movement than Hillary.

[Armstead]

44. It's the value system that matters -- And she represents the "ruthless efficiency" corporate mindset

Can't stop progress, But society can work to guarantee that humanistic values and social interests also continue to have a role. Politics both reflects and leads those attitudes.

The phony liberals who Clinton represents don't give a shit, otehr than shrugging their shoulders and saying "too bad."

[Andy823]

9. Must be running out of right wing talking points

I have seen all kinds of "fear tactics" used by the bro's, but now you are trying to tell us that only Bernie can protect us from the robot invasion? You really need more of these.

[SidDithers]

14. Bernie is really John Connor...nt

Sid

[Andy823]

82. Damn

I should have guessed that one, but does that mean Hillary is the "Terminator"?

[Dem2]

11. You act like any president can change these trends

That's a f****** ridiculous premise, how dare you assume such things.

[AZ Progressive]

15. Dodging the argument. Bernie will push for social safety nets, Hillary won't.

[Dem2]

22. that's completely fabricated hog wash

I think you just hate Hillary.

[AZ Progressive]

33. You think Hillary cares about you?

Unless you are part of the 1%

[Dem2]

42. I was right.

Hating Hillary takes a lot of bravery.

[SidDithers]

13. ...

Sid

[oberliner]

16. Bernie has a policy against robotics?

He is anti-technological progress?

[Agnosticsherbet]

17. The replacement of workers by automation is a a technological revolution.

No President can hinder or even help it along.

[MadBadger]

18. Hillary is a noted Cylon apologist

[SidDithers]

28. They look like us, now...nt

Sid

[msanthrope]

40. She's a variant of Ellen Tigh. nt

[SidDithers]

45. Heheh...

Sid

[mcar]

62. Points for the BSG reference!

[procon]

19. So, you want a president who has the awesome power to

interfere with the decisions of private businesses? You want a president who will stop innovation, and R&D for AI systems, and not build the educational skills necessary to be employable in the 21st century? Look, you use the word "progressive" like a cudgel to pound away at everyone, but evidently there is also an asterisk that limits just how "progressive" you are, and while that might be good enough for you, it won't put any food on anyone's table.

[Tarc]

21. I for one welcome our robot overlords. May I have fries with that?

[HassleCat]

23. How could they be angry?

They ARE robots! (Kidding!)

[AZ Progressive]

25. Seems like a lot of people here deserve to have their jobs taken by a robot

Great, I get to have no sympathy for you guys.

[JoePhilly]

39. Why won't a robot take your job?

Or does one already have it?

[shadowrider]

26. Robots are coming no matter who is elected.

I'm far too old, but if I were young today, I'd either go to school and learn how to build, program and repair robots, or I'd take up a trade.

[redstateblues]

84. Bingo. You have to embrace technology

Doing that has enabled me to keep my career as a music producer continuing into my late sixties

[Trust Buster]

27. You think you can pass a law to jeep businesses from automating ? It's rainy in Ohio today.

Is that Hillary's fault too ? Geez, get a clue.

[Jitter65]

29. Yes, because Hillary makes robots and favors them over people. nt

[wendylaroux]

30. then us lazy asses can get basic income!!!!!!!

[msongs]

31. bernie loves him some robotics in the factories of his MIC bestest friends nt

[JoePhilly]

32. Bernie is running a Robot ad right now!!!

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/old-glory-insurance/n10766

[Sancho]

34. Damn...if people would just vote as often as robots the US wouldn't be a mess!!

[frazzled]

35. Holy macadamia nuts!

[SidDithers]

36. Save us from the robots, Bernie!!...

Sid

[AZ Progressive]

37. "Vote for Hillary, because she won't care about you"

Great Ad!

[AZ Progressive]

38. Hillary supporters here are advocate destitute poverty for tens of millions more of Americans

because they won't be able to find a job due to the artificial intelligence and robotics revolution, and Hillary won't offer any social safety net to help them. How compassionate!

[JoePhilly]

43. Bernie supporters here ...

... are covering the earth in tin foil.

[Adrahil]

68. Wha? I don't think anyone here is is advocating for no social safety net. NT

[zappaman]

41. Robots for Hillary!!!

[SidDithers]

46. This thread is unintentionally awesome...nt

Sid

[Nye Bevan]

48. A $15 national minimum wage would dramatically increase the prevalence of robots

and automated kiosks, like nothing else. When the cost of a human cashier pretty much doubles overnight the economics of installing automatic checkouts become vastly more compelling.

[Ace Rothstein]

71. The grocery store we shop at just did a renovation.

They went from 6 self service checkouts to 2. Was nice to see.

[andym]

49. Will be happening anyway, independently of who is elected

Economics being what it is-- as the AI robots become cheap enough and technology improves they will be used more and more, and not just for low level jobs-- AI has been designing physics experiments already-- everyone has to worry.

[tandem5]

50. Hillary is in the pocket of big robot

[DonCoquixote]

51. or an hib visa holder

[beachbumbob]

52. Lol..And Obama is the antichrist and all the other nonsense..

[postatomic]

53. This is just too fucking easy

Hmmm.... this Hillary human seems interesting.

[PoliticAverse]

54. I'm not worried, I have Old Glory robot insurance. n/t

[anotherproletariat]

56. So, we are supposed to stop innovations and discoveries in technology?

My great-grandfather's job as a blacksmith was eventually eliminated by technology. Luckily, he was able to find other employment. This is what is going to have to happen in every generation. It is the way the world works if we want to keep improving ourselves.

[Spazito]

57. I love, love, love this thread...

It's all kinds of wonderful!

[greatauntoftriplets]

58. Will it do the cleaning for me?

[Ace Rothstein]

73. I want a robot to mow my lawn.

[murielm99]

59. OMG, this thread is fun.

Thanks for the laughs, AZ Progressive. This is not as good as the LOLcats, but it is still a good one.

[blue neen]

60. Look.

Bernie Sanders is a smart man. He never would have said to the college students attending his rallies,
"I am going to halt the progress and production of robots when I am elected President!" If he did, those college students would have walked out of the rally.

The reason why is that some of the best and brightest college students are going to school for ROBOTICS ENGINEERING. Schools like Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Virginia Tech, the University of Pennsylvania are some of the leaders in our country in the field of Robotics. Heck, even the high school kids are into it. They join Robotics Clubs and go to Robotics Competitions that are every bit as competitive as sports events. What do you think these STEM classes are all about?

The plain fact is, if we as a country don't embrace the study and application of Robotics, the rest of the world will leave us far, far behind. It doesn't matter who is elected President; Robotics is here to stay.

I am sorry that your preferred candidate is not winning. It's happened to me in the past, and it can be hard to take, but please stop making untrue assertions. It doesn't help anyone's cause.

[SidDithers]

61. Here's a cat, in a shark suit, riding a Roomba, chasing a duck...

'Cause it all starts with robotic vacuum cleaners.

Sid

[Beacool]

72. OK, now I have officially seen it all.

[joshcryer]

63. I completely agree, I'll be pushing for a basic income.

While people bitch because consumers want cheap shit.

[NurseJackie]

64. I, for one, welcome our robot assistants ...

...just like Rosie on The Jetson's. What a blessing that will be.

[Starry Messenger]

65. A robot wouldn't want my job--I teach teenagers.

[Adrahil]

66. So you think Bernie can halt technological advancements?

That worked so well when Combine replaced manual harvesting, or factory looms replaced hand operated looms. Or cars replaced horses. Or.... well you get the picture.

Bernie cannot stop it. No one can. The answer is NOT how to stop it, but what to do for the people getting replaced.

[OilemFirchen]

67. BEST POST EVER!

[Beacool]

70. Like this one?

[jamese777]

74. Robot?

Where can I find one of those robots to do my job while I go vote for Hillary on Tuesday? If the robot can do my job permanently, I'm fine with that.

[Number23]

75. I, for one, welcome our robot overloads. Especially if they'll cook and clean my house.

Hell, I'd hire the KKK if I thought they'd cook for my family and I didn't have to worry about it EVERY FREAKING DAY.

[apcalc]

76. Jobs will be taken by robots.

It will happen. It has happened.
It is happening now.

[Agschmid]

78. Yes because Bernie can stop technology.

[vdogg]

79. That ship sailed a long time ago.

Robots will take over jobs no matter who is elected. You need to direct your anger at Google and various other AI companies if you have a bone to pick about that.

[warrprayer]

80. kick and rec n/t

[beaglelover]

81. This is one of the stupidest posts I've ever seen on DU.