So Why Not Centurion??
08-13-15, 05:52 AM
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It could be a government thing.
Privately designed, a concept that has been proven to work, a product with good intentions.
Manufactured by government contract, with delays and cost over-runs, inadequate oversight.
Build in some corruption/cronyism, less than anticipated quality. Overpriced, but now out there and unable to be stopped.
Then we'll design a program to to buy them at the inflated prices and give them away to some people who need them and some who don't.
roccobike, you're brilliant.
Privately designed, a concept that has been proven to work, a product with good intentions.
Manufactured by government contract, with delays and cost over-runs, inadequate oversight.
Build in some corruption/cronyism, less than anticipated quality. Overpriced, but now out there and unable to be stopped.
Then we'll design a program to to buy them at the inflated prices and give them away to some people who need them and some who don't.
roccobike, you're brilliant.
08-13-15, 08:22 AM
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It could be a government thing.
Privately designed, a concept that has been proven to work, a product with good intentions.
Manufactured by government contract, with delays and cost over-runs, inadequate oversight.
Build in some corruption/cronyism, less than anticipated quality. Overpriced, but now out there and unable to be stopped.
Then we'll design a program to to buy them at the inflated prices and give them away to some people who need them and some who don't.
roccobike, you're brilliant.
Privately designed, a concept that has been proven to work, a product with good intentions.
Manufactured by government contract, with delays and cost over-runs, inadequate oversight.
Build in some corruption/cronyism, less than anticipated quality. Overpriced, but now out there and unable to be stopped.
Then we'll design a program to to buy them at the inflated prices and give them away to some people who need them and some who don't.
roccobike, you're brilliant.
08-13-15, 08:43 AM
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And what about display screens with all the cars interior functions on it, then when it goes out it cost $1,200 plus labor to replace it? And lets hide the heater core under the dash so that it takes $800 in labor to replace a $38 part. While we're at it, design engine bays so that in order to change plugs we they have to pull the engine. Locate the battery in a location so that it takes 2 hours for a professional mechanic to replace it. Make the engine with fiber timing belts so if the owner doesn't follow the expensive routine of replacing it every 70,000 miles and it breaks they have to buy a new engine. Then jack up the price of any new car by $15,000 so we can pay for past and present employees health and retirement benefits so the our poor workers don't have to pay more than $100 a month for all the health and pension plans they get and never tell the public that they're paying for all that.
09-22-19, 08:58 AM
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Okay, Aaron. You're a terrific bicycle guy and a valued member of these boards. I really enjoy your posts.
I get it that you have a problem with the Donald... All other political ramifications aside, he's generally beneficial. He represents capital, he employs people, and he creates value. I've read his books and my perception is that he's pretty bright and good with numbers, has a good read on people, and knows how to lead. He also stirs the proverbial pot from time to time, for effect. What's not to like?
I get it that you have a problem with the Donald... All other political ramifications aside, he's generally beneficial. He represents capital, he employs people, and he creates value. I've read his books and my perception is that he's pretty bright and good with numbers, has a good read on people, and knows how to lead. He also stirs the proverbial pot from time to time, for effect. What's not to like?
09-22-19, 09:03 AM
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Let's not get any more political in here.
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