Bain Capital experience may not be a winning strategy

[guido911]

As opposed to Romney, who depends on people's ignorance of what PE firms actually do? 

You are absolutely shameless. In my life, I have NEVER known a person who holds himself up with such high esteem and knowledge in so many different areas. I mean NEVER and I am being 100% serious. How many companies do you own; how many persons do you employ; how many colleges degrees do you hold; how many zillions do you have in the bank?

[nathanm]

Yes, I'm an elitist pig because I read.  

At least I have the stones to explain my reasoning, McWhinerson.

[guido911]

Yes, I'm an elitist pig because I read.  

At least I have the stones to explain my reasoning, McWhinerson.

So the answer is No. You do you own any companies, employ anyone, and have no real money. Well, but you READ. Well, that settles it. Nate for president!!!

I am through explaining anything more to you anyway. You have reached boring status with me. 

[nathanm]

I am through explaining anything more to you anyway. You have reached boring status with me. 

Too bad, I like being informed. Guess I'll just have to founder along in ignorance until you change your mind.

[Red Arrow]

You are absolutely shameless. In my life, I have NEVER known a person who holds himself up with such high esteem and knowledge in so many different areas. I mean NEVER and I am being 100% serious. How many companies do you own; how many persons do you employ; how many colleges degrees do you hold; how many zillions do you have in the bank?

He's part of the self esteem generation.

[Red Arrow]

Yes, I'm an elitist pig because I read Marvel comic books. 

[nathanm]

Nah, comics didn't do much for me after I finished my family's enormous collection of Archie. The mystery and intrigue of the real world is more interesting, anyway.

I am still not quite sure what it is guido has against facts, but that's his problem, not mine.

[Red Arrow]

I am still not quite sure what it is guido has against facts, but that's his problem, not mine.

I think Guido doesn't really have a problem with facts.  Pretty much everyone here (except me, of course) picks the facts and makes unstated assumptions to make a point.  Sometimes the assumptions are actually stated and there is a disagreement on the validity of the assumption (frequently you and me).

[nathanm]

I think Guido doesn't really have a problem with facts.

You're right, it appears to be more of a problem with sharing. He's perfectly happy to share his opinion, but when someone asks what facts help form the basis of it (obviously, philosophy figures in to what an individual takes away from the facts) he doesn't seem terribly happy to share that. Maybe it's just me. Probably is, actually; I'm really good at rubbing people the wrong way.

Also, guido, just because I've never actually changed a half shaft on my Honda doesn't mean I don't know how. I'm even pretty likely to tell someone who is going to do it the long way and take two hours what the shortcuts are so they can save an hour and a half of their life if they so choose. I guess that makes me a dick. You don't actually know what sort of esteem I hold myself in, nor anyone else for that matter. You should stick to what you actually know and not spew whatever you make up to make yourself feel better or whatever the hell it is you're doing when you decide personal attacks are your best option.

[Red Arrow]

Also, guido, just because I've never actually changed a half shaft on my Honda doesn't mean I don't know how. I'm even pretty likely to tell someone who is going to do it the long way and take two hours what the shortcuts are so they can save an hour and a half of their life if they so choose.

Having actually done the job lends credibility to the shortcuts.  I have frequently found the the folks who wrote the manuals have not done the job either.

[nathanm]

Having actually done the job lends credibility to the shortcuts.

Indeed, which is why I would be more than happy to communicate the source of the information. In this case, my (former, only because I'm two hours away now) mechanic, who is an Acura Gold certified "technician" (or whatever the hell they call them these days) with somewhere over 25 years of experience. Who I just so happened to watch change my half shaft in less than 15 minutes.

[Red Arrow]

Indeed, which is why I would be more than happy to communicate the source of the information. In this case, my (former, only because I'm two hours away now) mechanic, who is an Acura Gold certified "technician" (or whatever the hell they call them these days) with somewhere over 25 years of experience. Who I just so happened to watch change my half shaft in less than 15 minutes.

Direct observation can be an acceptable substitute.

I wouldn't trust the alignment though without an additional check.  My 1981 Buick Shop Manual (Genuine GM, not Chilten etc) says that marking the strut is sufficient.  I don't believe it.

Edit:
I forgot to ask, did he still charge the flat rate?

[Conan71]

Indeed, which is why I would be more than happy to communicate the source of the information. In this case, my (former, only because I'm two hours away now) mechanic, who is an Acura Gold certified "technician" (or whatever the hell they call them these days) with somewhere over 25 years of experience. Who I just so happened to watch change my half shaft in less than 15 minutes.

I'm a kinetic learner.  I approve of that sort of training

[RecycleMichael]

This thread confirms my belief that republicans can't make the case for Romney. They just are running against Obama.

[dbacks fan]

I can only think of four though.

New Michigan (built on the ruins of old Michigan)
Atlantis
Mexifornia
Toyotathon

You forgot Arizexico.