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'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
Fine...than prove to me with links to UNBIASED, FACTUAL PROOF that the above machines being introduced have NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with rising labor costs and I will retract my statement.
Remember please...not opinions or theories...unbiased, factual proof.
What a staggeringly arrogant thing to say. You just seem to look down your nose at everyone who does not agree with you - don't you? I have seen you do it regularly...it's pathetic. And it does not further your cause - though it probably furthers your ego. People that condescend to others make me sick.
When did I say I do not treat everyone with respect...no matter what they do (because I believe no one is better than anyone else - just different). Also, I am not a fool. If someone is making my food, you are damn right I am going to be extra nice to them just so they don't spit on it (which, btw, they do sometimes - my friends who worked their tell me they do). Only an idiot is rude to someone in a fast food place.
And if you are saying that every fast food worker you have ever met is friendly - then you are either lying or you are blind.
And I do not blame them one little bit for being curt or looking bored...they are TERRIBLE JOBS. If I was stuck doing those ****ty jobs, I would get fed up after a while as well...no matter what they paid me (within reason).
Would you want to work at a fast food restaurant for years and years (even if it paid you $15/hour)...yes or no?
By the way, if you say 'yes' - you are either lying, have no idea what it is like to work at one OR have incredibly low standards.
Oh...and a little advice. stop acting so high and mighty and always assuming that just because someone does not agree with you on a subject that this automatically means they are rude or obnoxious people or treat everyone one tiny bit worse than you do.
:roll:
Ah, yes, the "let's say something questionable and put the burden of proof on my opponents" game. Classic.
Tell you what, when you can calm down and show me irrefutable proof automation that automation is not going to happen, I'll listen to your remaining arguments. And not a second prior.
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
I love it.
I would FAR rather a machine fixed my fast food then some human who might have the flu, spit on it or god-knows-what-else on it. Plus, I do not have to deal with fast food workers and their fake smiles and fake greetings OR their attitude (no matter how friendly you are to them) because they hate their degrading jobs (no matter what the pay).
With the above machine - I just pay my money, hit the appropriate button and out comes my fast food. Probably as good or better than when humans make it.
Also, this is what happens when the government starts determining what people should be paid...they often get replaced with automation.
Get used to it...because if $15/hr. becomes a national law anytime in the near future...you will see a LOT more of these machines...GUARANTEED.
Whatever...your mind is clearly closed on the matter.
And I try not to waste my time on closed minded people...especially condescending ones.
We are done here.
I was in Amsterdam in 2011. Walked past a MickyD's and noticed that people were placing their orders using kiosks. Food was still dispensed by humans, but they weren't taking orders. This is the next logical step.
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
I love it.
I would FAR rather a machine fixed my fast food then some human who might have the flu, spit on it or god-knows-what-else on it. Plus, I do not have to deal with fast food workers and their fake smiles and fake greetings OR their attitude (no matter how friendly you are to them) because they hate their degrading jobs (no matter what the pay).
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I love it.
I would FAR rather a machine fixed my fast food then some human who might have the flu, spit on it or god-knows-what-else on it. Plus, I do not have to deal with fast food workers and their fake smiles and fake greetings OR their attitude (no matter how friendly you are to them) because they hate their degrading jobs (no matter what the pay).
With the above machine - I just pay my money, hit the appropriate button and out comes my fast food. Probably as good or better than when humans make it.
Also, this is what happens when the government starts determining what people should be paid...they often get replaced with automation.
Get used to it...because if $15/hr. becomes a national law anytime in the near future...you will see a LOT more of these machines...GUARANTEED.
Vending machines properly reflect the quality of McDonald's food.
But this is already moving into all kinds of service positions. We went to Red Robin a couple of days ago and every table has a tablet where you can place orders and pay your bill without the need of a server. The only thing the server does is bring you your food and come when they're called for refills and the like. It won't be too long before they are no longer necessary at all.
I prefer this over some schmuck putting menstrual fluid on my burger or spitting in my shake.
Where EXACTLY did I say fast food workers do not keep the place clean, serve (relatively) fresh food or work damn hard?Vending machines aside, your characterization of fast food workers is total BS. I worked at McDonald's for five years through high school and college. We kept a clean restaurant, served fresh food, and worked damn hard.
If there's an issue with fast food workers attitude or professionalism, you can point right to the management of that particular store.
I dealt with some real ass**** customers in my time there, but even though it was a daily occurrence, those people were the rare exception.
Show some respect to the people who put on that uniform and scrub those grills and floor tiles so you can get a cheap, hot, delicious meal anytime you want -- on demand.
Sorry, but your post struck a nerve. I hate it when entitled, spoiled people whine about fast-food workers who are busting their butts for a few dollars.
'Dear Bernie, as you continue in your never-ending "Fight for $15", we thought you might benefit from a simple example of how economics work in a real life, functioning, capitalistic society. You see, Bernie, labor, much like your daily serving of crunchy granola, is just another "good" that businesses can choose to consume more or less of, depending on price. And, just to be crystal clear, when the price of labor (i.e. wages) increases, businesses tend to consume less of it. Finally, our dearest Bernie, when misinformed politicians radically disrupt labor markets by setting artificially high base prices, like your proposed $15 federal minimum wage, then businesses simply stop consuming labor completely and instead replace that labor with this "Big Mac ATM Machine."'
Dear Bernie, Meet the "Big Mac ATM" That Will Replace All Of Your $15 Per Hour Fast Food Workers | Zero Hedge
Thoughts?
But not any old Big Mac vending machine. This special burger ATM gives out Big Macs for free.
That’s right. We’re talking a magical ATM that dispenses free Big Macs at the touch of a button.
It’s part of McDonald’s launch of the Grand Mac (a bigger Big Mac) and the Mac Jr (a smaller Big Mac), so they’ll be building up the promo by tweeting each customer’s order before the burger is delivered into their eager hands.
Except it's giving out free Big Macs, so it's kinda socialist, innit?
McDonald's is launching a magical ATM that gives out free Big Macs | Metro News
I wondered where the pay part was...well spotted.
Hey...if they can give 'em out of a machine. It sure as shoot will not be hard for them to sell them out of a machine.
You honestly do not think they are using these machines to test the idea? I do and I think it is smart. Test the market with freebees and see if the public likes it.
But here is another example of automation:
http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/defa...oot/2017/01/25/2017.01.25 - Order Kiosk_0.JPG
Thing is, someone is still making the burgers and stacking them in the machine. Here McDonalds is putting self-serve kiosks in every restaurant, but they still need people at the till, and people at the drive through window, and people making the food. this vending machine is just another self-serve kiosks, it's still people cooking and serving the food.
If you require doubling the money employees are paid, then automation becomes more affordable.What exactly does this have to do with Bernie Sanders or the minimum wage? Automation has been in the works for years now, and no political party is going to be able to stop it.
Fast food is not a living wage job. People need to aspire for more.And furthermore, what's your deal with fast food workers? They're just human beings trying to make a living, typically off a wage that may not even be enough to pay the bills.
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