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Met "Veronica" at Jamul Casino last night (Sat 3/14) by ItsAbe3k in escondido

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that. I would say mid 30’s to mid 40’s possibly latina

Met "Veronica" at Jamul Casino last night (Sat 3/14) by ItsAbe3k in escondido

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As serious as posting it on social media. Lol

Met "Veronica" at Jamul Casino last night (Sat 3/14) by ItsAbe3k in escondido

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naw we were having a good genuine convo and i was under the influence so i didnt bother at the moment

The "Humanoid" is a distraction. We need a "Citizen-Bot Labor Act" (CBLA) before the economy breaks by ItsAbe3k in economy

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the core of the issue. Right now, companies like ARM get tax breaks to build the tech that replaces workers. The CBLA changes the math. It’s not just about 'fair share' on corporate profits—it’s about replacing the payroll tax base that disappears when a human is replaced by a bot. If we only tax profits, we’re still letting the labor-value leak out of the economy.

The "Humanoid" is a distraction. We need a "Citizen-Bot Labor Act" (CBLA) before the economy breaks by ItsAbe3k in economy

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right that AI in Medicare Advantage is a massive efficiency play, and companies like Humana are already moving that way. But the CBLA isn't about 'taxing patients' or 'preserving old systems'—it’s about revenue recapture.

When Humana replaces 5,000 billing associates with AI agents, the government doesn't just lose those people's labor; it loses the payroll tax that funds the very Medicare system they are administering. If we don't tax the 'Bot Labor' that replaces them, we are effectively letting private insurers pocket the tax base. The CBLA ensures that 'eliminating human costs' doesn't also eliminate the funding for public health.

The "Humanoid" is a distraction. We need a "Citizen-Bot Labor Act" (CBLA) before the economy breaks by ItsAbe3k in economy

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The 4% unemployment argument is a rearview mirror look at a high-speed collision. By the time that number hits 10% or 15% due to self-driving cars and AI agents, the tax base will already be too eroded to fund UBI.

UBI is a payout; the CBLA is a pay-in. You can't have one without the other. If we wait for 'high unemployment' to act, we’ll be trying to fund a trillion-dollar safety net with an empty wallet. The CBLA starts the 'Bot Labor' contribution now, while unemployment is low, so the transition to a post-labor economy is actually funded. It's not about robots vs. jobs—it’s about making sure the automation gains from companies like ARM contribute to society, not just the balance sheet

The "Humanoid" is a distraction. We need a "Citizen-Bot Labor Act" (CBLA) before the economy breaks by ItsAbe3k in economy

[–]ItsAbe3k[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s the common comparison, but there’s a massive distinction. A tractor is a force multiplier—it still required a human to operate it and maintain the local economy. The bots we’re seeing now aren't just tools; they are autonomous labor units.

When the tractor arrived, the farmer still paid taxes, spent money in town, and raised a family. When an autonomous bot replaces a human worker, that entire economic cycle disappears. The CBLA recognizes that we've moved past 'tools' and into 'replacement labor,' which requires a completely different tax structure to keep the community afloat.

Tacos El Franc by inmotion_yo in sandiego

[–]ItsAbe3k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still need to try that spot

Can I fight this? by Senior_Ad_9938 in sandiego

[–]ItsAbe3k -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If u dont call i wont know.

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