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Amishman

(5,538 posts)
50. Sure, replace the driver with technology
Fri Feb 11, 2022, 06:55 AM
Feb 2022

automation and self driving technology is coming and will cost a lot of truckers their jobs

Which will be messy. If they're going nuts over having to get poked by a needle, imagine what they'll do when their industry is gutted

I don't understand the question. LiberatedUSA Feb 2022 #1
AI? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2022 #2
Their licenses should be revoked along with their insurance Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #3
Followed by BLM supporters? brooklynite Feb 2022 #6
Very good point Zeitghost Feb 2022 #11
Exactly! NutmegYankee Feb 2022 #47
I am certainly not advocating for authoritarian policies. Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #77
For these guys who are violating a lot of laws about noise and where they can park, etc, Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #17
"These guys" are Canadian. brooklynite Feb 2022 #18
Yes I know. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #19
People don't seem to grasp this. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #20
Of course I know this. Why would it make a difference to what I said? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #25
It doesn't. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #85
Oh. I lost the thread there. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #98
EXACTLY!!! Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #78
Exactly, I can't believe anyone would think this is a good idea... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #48
No. Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #76
A number of BLM protests did the same and blocked highways or major intersections. Jedi Guy Feb 2022 #139
True indeed. And if you said that they were breaking laws treestar Feb 2022 #155
No, you can't do that and shouldn't. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #46
As an owner/operator, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #69
... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2022 #150
No 3_Limes Feb 2022 #4
Why can't we drop a herd of skunks in their midst? Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #5
They use polar bears in Canada. Ace Rothstein Feb 2022 #42
Surfeit. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #62
I'd venture a guess that the majority of truckers lean right captain queeg Feb 2022 #7
I think Jilly_in_VA Feb 2022 #8
Can we all ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #9
It's weird, right? Sympthsical Feb 2022 #14
Well, I suppose I just ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #26
This owner/operator fully agrees with your post, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #70
You get a heart! You are right Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #49
Please understand...and this goes for everyone reading this thread... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #82
Actually, there have been a lot of ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #95
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #100
+1 treestar Feb 2022 #112
And when we gather to protest there are laws that could be used to stop us too... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #116
If those were passenger vehicles instead of trucks... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #154
Is this a serious question ? left-of-center2012 Feb 2022 #10
Just want to highlight the weird authoritarianism here Sympthsical Feb 2022 #12
God forbid anyone talk about the dystopian BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #15
Oh, it's all getting dystopian all right Sympthsical Feb 2022 #16
I'm not eager... BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #24
How is this any ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #27
Generally speaking unions don't break the law even when they are striking. BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #29
I don't disagree, ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #30
What about the rights of others? BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #34
We stand divided ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #35
Interesting... BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #36
Were they there ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #37
Then why are these truckers flying Trump flags? BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #38
Ok the, maybe there is ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #39
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #71
It is a political protest from people I disagree with vehemently. However, I would lay down my Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #51
+100. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #72
agree nt Celerity Feb 2022 #96
Thanks...you either have a Republic and free speech for all or you end up with one for none. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #137
I've only seen Canadian flags. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #88
This is a weird argument. These guys are breaking multiple laws. When union workers Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #101
Some keep hearing ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #106
If you think I heard words you never said, I apologize. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #107
So are you prepared for this standard to be used in all protests? ripcord Feb 2022 #117
Immediately? No. Two weeks in? OK. Rounded up? No. Fined, as the standing Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #123
The Trucker have a right to think as they choose. This is America...if they break laws. I Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #118
They are likely breaking some law treestar Feb 2022 #113
I can think of some marches and protests widely supported on DU that blocked interstates and bridges Calista241 Feb 2022 #126
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #129
When was that? treestar Feb 2022 #130
No, there were some that blocked roads and bridges last year. But they were very short-lived. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #135
Remember what happened in Seattle and certain portions of Portland? Sympthsical Feb 2022 #152
Did they blare ear splitting noise 24 hours for weeks? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #153
See, this is the problem with information bubbles Sympthsical Feb 2022 #156
Sorry. I do see differences and that's not information bubble. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #157
No one said they weren't Sympthsical Feb 2022 #151
Dude. WTF? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #13
Ditto. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #22
If you want a job sarisataka Feb 2022 #21
I never expected to see such a post here. And sadly, you are correct. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #119
Do you advocate that people should be asked their political views in a job interview? BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #23
No, but it actually is legal to do so. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #33
"our supply chain" do you even hear...nevermind n/t leftstreet Feb 2022 #41
The trains must run on time...seriously f'd up. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #120
That's our food and medicine. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #132
Absolutely not. That is madness. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #52
Then you know nothing about truck drivers, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #73
Thanks for getting us what we need...this entire argument is ridiculous. People have a right Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #121
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #122
This fuckin place WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #28
+1 leftstreet Feb 2022 #40
+1. NutmegYankee Feb 2022 #45
Exactly correct... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #53
Lol. Yep. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #104
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #105
Maybe by bringing back the fairness doctrine? Iris Feb 2022 #31
Yea I don't know why everyone is jumping to such fascist conclusions fescuerescue Feb 2022 #32
That is a hard... HELL NO from me. You don't gain diversity by shutting down political discourse. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #56
But is that what it is when it's just one side constantly blathering on and on Iris Feb 2022 #58
That doesn't mean, we get to take away their right to free speech...we need to develop our own Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #125
I have said nothing about limiting free speech here. Quite the opposite. Iris Feb 2022 #147
Or shutting down ports. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #136
Those who engage in illegal activity can likely will be arrested...that has nothing to do with Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #142
That is not going to happen. The courts will never allow it. So we need to have some media Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #54
We've had that. It didn't work. Air America. Iris Feb 2022 #59
And why did it fail? And that still is no reason to allow free speech to be done away with...sorry. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #127
How does a Fairness Doctrine do away with free speech? Iris Feb 2022 #146
No and good thing there isn't. Any tool of political repression that might work for you.. DickKessler Feb 2022 #43
They're the ones willing to take the jobs and do the work Raine Feb 2022 #44
Sure, replace the driver with technology Amishman Feb 2022 #50
Yeah, thanks for your post. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #74
That is a horrible and terrifying idea alphafemale Feb 2022 #55
I agree completely. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #57
Yes. Reaction without thinking, of course. Hortensis Feb 2022 #61
Yes, replace all right-wing am radio stations with left-wing am radio stations. Emile Feb 2022 #60
No. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #63
:) They'd have to be very rich because no one would listen to them. Hortensis Feb 2022 #64
You ever spent 24 hrs a day n an 18 wheeler? I have! Emile Feb 2022 #65
No, but I hope you liked it. I could I think, all else Hortensis Feb 2022 #67
. . Emile Feb 2022 #68
I have and still do and most modern Semi's are equipped with satellite radio, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #75
Yeah, but you're not a slip seating company driver. Emile Feb 2022 #80
No, I'm not, but that doesn't change the fact, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #84
I retired 10 years ago. I had to download mp3 pod casts Emile Feb 2022 #86
... MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #91
I spent 35 years hauling explosives and munitions under contract to the government ripcord Feb 2022 #128
That is exactly my point, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #134
DOT was never a problem ripcord Feb 2022 #144
Congratulations on a full and successful career, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #145
I did that too. I have every episode of Gunsmoke, The Whistler, etc etc Emile Feb 2022 #141
This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Feb 2022 #87
Make them do a reading and writing test. Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #66
JFC!!!! MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #81
Are you a republican trucker ? Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #97
NO, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #99
Then take it as a joke its meant to be Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #102
It sure didn't come off like a joke, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #103
Up to 90% Of Canadian truckers are vaccinated, its probably very similar here. Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #108
Fair enough, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #110
Wow, prejudge much? BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #90
I take it you're talking about the REPUBLICAN DRIVERS? Emile Feb 2022 #94
Yes , see above Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #109
+1 Emile Feb 2022 #111
Thanks Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #124
The fact that some on our side would consider such an action makes me fear for our Republic. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #114
And for my 5,000th post, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #115
Congrats on you 5,000th post...I am honored that it was posted to me...a star for thee! Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #131
I was holding off until the right post to reply too, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #140
Congrats and you got a "Good Day DU" milestones nod from EarlG for that! BumRushDaShow Feb 2022 #159
Very cool. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #160
Get them all to gather in one place and commit crimes. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #79
Which is basically what is happening except they still have their trucks... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #83
Exactly! lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #89
This thread well illustrates how authoritarianism ... Whiskeytide Feb 2022 #92
IKR? MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #93
How is this different than RWers saying "How do we get liberals out of teaching?" Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2022 #133
Well they are wrong fescuerescue Feb 2022 #138
No, you and I and most of DU agrees that they are wrong, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #143
If you are talking about your hot take that conservatives shouldn't be truckers, Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2022 #148
Can't they Mad_Machine76 Feb 2022 #149
Sure, you could start by applying for the job. SonofBen Feb 2022 #158
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