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In reply to the discussion: GOP debate fact check: Was Marco Rubio right about welders vs. philosophers? [View all]restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)60. absolutely. in addition, trade jobs
cannot be outsourced like many professional jobs....there are radiologists in india now reading xrays. plus 4 year college is not for everyone.
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GOP debate fact check: Was Marco Rubio right about welders vs. philosophers? [View all]
Attorney in Texas
Nov 2015
OP
In the same topic they tried to say we can't pay people more because "replaced by robots" thats why!
phantom power
Nov 2015
#50
I know many people who were fully qualified welders. Most of them drive trucks for a living.
CBGLuthier
Nov 2015
#31
538: "Philosophers Don’t Get Much Respect, But Their Earnings Don’t Suck"
Attorney in Texas
Nov 2015
#55
Rubio reinforced-Republicans will NOT raise the $7.25 minimum wage. Sucks for American workers.
Sunlei
Nov 2015
#57
its a pointless comparison when his point was to say a non living min wage isn't the problem
markishilaurelius
Nov 2015
#63
i believe that he believes it when he says it. and tyvm for the welcome :)
markishilaurelius
Nov 2015
#65