Many moons ago, I got a job selling P.A. and Audio Studio equipment for a local company specialized in exports. It was the dawn of the digital era of recording, (OK, more like 9 am/Coffee Break era) so stuff of all kinds was coming out and dying within the month. It was hard to keep track plus some companies had granted exclusive area rights to some seller which made things interesting since international shoppers do not like to bounce around the US. We had a “parent” company in another region and we were the company that who got the brands we could for our region. That made it easier for clients from places like Argentina or Peru to place the order with one person and have it filled.

One client called one day and asked for a new digital gadget he was interested. Since it was not in our list, I could not give him a price right there, but I promised a fax would be forthcoming soon from one of our companies. I made the necessary internal contacts and about 35 minutes later, I got a call from  the client who asked me if that was the final price and that if so, he wanted ten units ASAP.

Now, I had not seen the fax yet so I told the client I would get back to him, ran downstairs to the fax machine (a copy was to be sent to the original seller) and to my horror, I see the price quoted was wrong by a digit and signed as firm offer by somebody I did not know.  One digit that made the difference from four figures to five: The unit’s price was $10,000 and the imbecile from the other company quoted a firm $1,000.  No wonder the client wanted 10 units! I told the client t was an obvious mistake and he laughed it up and said not to worry about it, but he would still be interested in buying one to which I obviously answered with a big fat Yes!

I called the parent company’s office and asked to call with the “salesman” urgently. I was told by a very impolite secretary that he was busy and to leave a message. I did and just told him that his company was about to suffer a $100,000 loss because of him, but to take his time and call me whenever he felt like it (and yes, my tone of voice was dripping with sarcasm.) I got the call back in about 3 minutes and the “seller” asked me what was wrong. I asked him (again, with infinite sarcasm in my voice) if he remembered what was the quoted price per unit on the order he signed off and that he, dumbshit deluxe,  stated the wrong fucking price. I informed him the client had called back and ordered 10 units very pronto and I did not want to be buttfucked for his mistake.

I found out I was on a conference call when I hear at least 2 extra voices saying “fuck ”  and other expressions in the back ground. Next I hear another voice with some authority asking “seller” if he had quoted a $10K piece of electronics for $1K. “Seller” began to mumble something and Voice of Authority said “We will get back to you” and hung up.  I knew that I was about to get in shit, deep and smelly.

Later I found out that “Seller” was actually the parent company’s VP for sales and brother of Voice of Authority who turned out to be the owner of the company. Now, I was not fired (ahem, let go) for another 7 months and only because the owner of the company retired after having a bad divorce and a heart attack. The excuse was that our company was not making enough money and cutbacks were needed… which was hilarious since I was the only one actually making five figures and up sales.  But guess who ended up in charge of Parent Company? Yup, The Dumb Brother.

Both companies were gone within 18 months. Ours first, of course and then Parent Company after they got nailed on some Federal charges that included tax evasion and exporting sensitive equipment… who knew that the new digital era would bring that much baggage?

I let my ego take over on that one. Now, unless I know the people on the other side real well, I will moderate what I say over the phone. And the people who know me, know better than not warn me I am on speaker phone since I tend to be rather “expansive” in my comments.

OK, I can be offensive as shit. Just don’t use the speaker phone with me.

PS: Damn, I know you are old when the spell checker tells you the word “fax” is wrong.

Announcement from Florida Carry:

Florida Carry Wields a Blazing Sword
Daytona Beach, FL, 2/20/17:
Florida Carry is proud to announce that it has appointed Erin Palette to the position of Diversity Outreach Coordinator within its organization. Ms. Palette’s charity, Operation Blazing Sword, was founded in the wake of the Orlando Pulse terror attacks and seeks to pair friendly firearm instructors with LGBTQ people who wish to learn how to safely own and operate a firearm for self-defense. Sean Caranna, Executive Director of Florida Carry, said that “I believe the future of the Second Amendment depends on educating people that gun owners do not fit in to a single stereotype. By appointing Erin Palette to this position, I want to show the LGBTQ community that they are welcome with us and that we will fight for all Americans’ rights to defend themselves from violence, terror, and hate crimes.” Ms. Palette added, “I am thrilled to be able to use Florida Carry’s platform and resources to carry the message that ‘The Second Amendment Is For You, Too’ to my siblings-in-arms — and those siblings not yet in arms — into a community formerly not sympathetic to the right to keep and bear arms. Partnering with Florida Carry is a mutually beneficial arrangement: Operation Blazing Sword can more effectively communicate its message of education, and Florida Carry will reap the benefit of new members.” Mr. Caranna concluded, “I am excited at the prospect of being able to grow both of these pro-Second Amendment organizations.” Florida Carry, Inc, is a nonprofit, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to advancing the fundamental civil right of all Floridians to keep and bear arms for self defense. Their website is www.FloridaCarry.org. Operation Blazing Sword, Inc is a 501c3 tax-deductible charity and nonprofit, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ people become responsible firearm owners. Their website is www.blazingsword.org

So, my favorite zoo cam was vandalized earlier this morning:

And I know you cannot say it was not an “inside” job to create Fake News taking in consideration all the fake reports of attacks and vandalism attributed to Trumpers. But let’s say it was indeed somebody tired with the Shia LeBufoon crap and grabbed the cheapest can on sale at the local hardware store (it had to be the cheapest because of the awful color selection) and decided to inflict some personal opinion on it.

The worst enemy that HeWillNotDivideUs had been the NeverTrumpers who went to chant and spread Liberal Privilege far and wide.

Examples:

And the videos?

Basically, there is no need to do stupid shit because they are doing it o their own and they are experts at it. Plus I don’t think that many people are actually paying attention to the idjits in camera except some of us who find and study Left Wing idiocy for purely giggles and snorts.

And then again, the idea that this is a self-inflicted “hate crime” cannot be dismissed at all.

UPDATE:

One guy showed up with tools, rags and cleaners to clean up the cam cover.

But what he mostly got was “Shiaites” complaining about what was he doing, doing it bad, fucking it up, etc.

And that is what I meant about let them be idiots all by themselves.

Update 2: Now Shia and his buddies have TV coverage which previously they barely had and it was negative.

Now that is a damned good price for a little gun. Too bad I never liked the caliber.

If interested,  here is the link.

This is what bitchslapping a BBC Journo looks like.

This is something the MSM has not figured out yet.  They can’t claim victim status when they have been the biggest collection of liars and bullies around.

What I love the most is the conceited statement that the are Freedom of Speech. Nope, you were never Freedom of Speech, you were supposed to be a vessel for it was your responsibility and you took a dump on it by abusing it.

But what it is pissing you off the most is that you really wish Trump would behave like those Left Wing Tin Pot dictators you admire so much (most of the time) and do something that can be construed as infringing on the freedom of the press. Instead he just bypassed you and is taking his message by other ways and to other providers while letting you self-destruct with your own antics. And worse, he does not show you any respect because you long-lost any right to it and almost 70% of Americans see it the same way.

The only thing you can bitch about is that once again Trump figured out the people in this country and acted according. You guys continue to fail to read the tea leaves even when the damn bale has fallen a top of your heads.

When you miss by over seven centuries with glee and self-assurance.

.@RubinReport on Jesus: “He was around a lot of Muslims. It was the Middle East.” pic.twitter.com/kTrqKmcvWz

— Sam Sholli (@Sam_Sholli) February 18, 2017

I was watching the HeWillNotDivideUs feed because I enjoy streaming video of Liberal fauna in their natural habitats. The camera is now in Albuquerque, NM on the side of a theater and across the street from a tire shop…not kidding you.

You all now about the drone chanting and the cult behavior of those who are fans and NeverTrumpers, yeah, that nutso. There is the occasional person that walks or drives by poking the monkeys who dutifully start jumping, hollering and slinging verbal poo.  Those brave to stand in front of the camera and go against the chanting and messages, get shut down and if you have a sign they did not approve , they will snatch it.

Early in the night, a guy showed up wearing a nomex mask like pictured below and sporting a walking stick you see in them Elizabethan TV shows

He went up making fun of those present and chanting pro Trump stuff, doing the Troll’s work….. and the Lib Monkey cage went silent with some even evacuating the area. Mind you, he was never threatening (at least not to our standards, but we are equipped with emotional backbones) but people freaked out! What was funny is the whole day, Antifa people wearing masks dropped by and with attitudes only to be received as princes

Somebody called Shia LeBufoon who tried to intimidate Masked man but the guy did not quit and Hollywood Weirdo departed after only a few minutes.  Even though the monkey cage got somewhat repopulated with the Ring master present, the numbers dwindled again til Masked Man eventually left.

Apropos of nothing, Amazon has a great selection on Hoo Rag bandanas, I specially like this one:

According to the manufacturer:

-Snakebit Hoo-rag is for all you Hooligans who are made of independence and a heavy dose of freedom. This Hoo is coiled and ready to strike!
-Up to 30 UPF sun protection rating.
-100% moisture-wicking polyester microfiber.
-Approx. 20” x 9.5”. One size fits most.
-Machine wash cold. Line dry.

This is great for those of us in hot weather. Nomex is a bit too warm for our environment. They are not very expensive and has many uses. you should consider it part of your EDC because you never know when you may bump into… ultraviolet rays radiation when you go fishing or jogging, yes, that.