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In reply to the discussion: If you found out your honest, trustworthy mechanic was a right winger, would you stop using him? [View all]Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)51. And I must Agree with dixiegrrrrl
"My goal is to foster unity, not divisiveness." It is also to be sure my car is maintained, but one assumes that would be obvious in this discussion.
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If you found out your honest, trustworthy mechanic was a right winger, would you stop using him? [View all]
el_bryanto
May 2013
OP
I don't know. If he has a confederate flag in the garage, wears a gun, talks thrash -- I'd tell him
Hoyt
May 2013
#18
Subject is right wing service providers. Guns and right wingers are often linked.
Hoyt
May 2013
#131
Did you see anything about bigotry, war mongering, greed, etc. Those are all common characteristic
Hoyt
May 2013
#133
Sorry, when it comes to politics and decency, right wingers don't cut it. Well except with those
Hoyt
May 2013
#150
If he talks "...thrash..." AND wears a gun, you might want to couch your explanation
bike man
May 2013
#55
The greatest generation didn't have bigotted obstructionist running half their government.
TekGryphon
Jun 2013
#171
And in Mississippi, its even worse....BTW, my mechanic is originally from Indiana....
Rowdyboy
May 2013
#153
Probably instead of definitely because both our cars are very specialized and competent mechanics
Egalitarian Thug
May 2013
#16
yes, my mechanic is from the libertarian point of view, so are some of my school teachers
mrdmk
May 2013
#104
I'd change mechanics and wonder how much I'd gotten ripped off for in the past. nt
Zorra
May 2013
#21
If he is honest and trustworthy (according to the poll question), why would you suspect
bike man
May 2013
#58
I hate when people assume I'm repub (not sure why, 32 year old white female FWIW) and
MillennialDem
May 2013
#46
Until I see drones and surveillance vans circling his shop and find out that by doing business...
JVS
May 2013
#25
Those are mutually exclusive character traits, so it's a moot question. nt
Electric Monk
May 2013
#31
No. Because mine is, and he's always kind, cordial, hard-working, and good at what he does.
BlueCaliDem
May 2013
#33
Smart business owners don't discuss politics at work, much less rub their customer's noses in it
Hekate
May 2013
#34
So, you think my husband's business philosophy is to "[screw] people over"?
Seeking Serenity
May 2013
#89
Depends on how big of a crackpot he is. Does he blame Obama for your engine running rough?
denverbill
May 2013
#40
Hell no! It's only one guy with one vote. My truck is too critical and a good mechanic
brewens
May 2013
#81
In today's political climate, it's probably a horrible idea to talk politics with just about anyone.
Buzz Clik
May 2013
#86
It's not really something that comes up in convos in those appointments, lol
Starry Messenger
May 2013
#107
When I'm doing business or making a purchase, politics never enters the decision process.
Pragdem
May 2013
#93
If he was listening to Rush while he works, then yes, I would go elsewhere.
northoftheborder
May 2013
#97
i think they are making the point that what matters is they are good honest mechanics
JI7
May 2013
#116
To be able to do that, you'd have to have a directory of progressive or at least moderate auto shops
Ken Burch
May 2013
#115
I would if I could find another mechanic equally trustworthy who was not a RWNJ
eridani
May 2013
#143