[zeestephen]

Re: “I’m pretty sure the robot costs a lot less than $50,000.”

Even if does not, it works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it will never sue you, steal from you, harass other robots, or vote for Democrats.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “or vote for Democrats.” <<

Unless programed by Diebold!
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[Dust in the Wind]

And a machine working in high humidity will continuously break down and nickel and dime you to death. It is not even close to all roses.