Most of human history is a story of the struggle for authentic freedom against various forms of limitations, captivity, or enslavement. Much of history is the hidden or open battle between the truth and a captivating lie. People are often offended when lied to, and for good reason. Perjury is a crime in a …
The Two Gardens, America, and Manufactured Housing Read More »
They are industry professionals that currently hail from primarily south-central or southern states. They may hunt, fish, go to the honky-tonk, or go four wheeling in the mud for fun. They’re routinely patriots – people of faith, flag, and family, who love the constitution and their second amendment protected guns. They sell, build pads, …
Both of these messages are from the same person. There will be an upcoming report with on-the-record comments from an MHI board member. The company of the professional quoted below has been a Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member for a number of years, and is not a member of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory …
The year was 1998. It happened to be the year that manufactured housing hit its last peak, but it was also the year that Simon Reynolds compiled and published “Thoughts of Chairman Buffett – Thirty Years of Unconventional Wisdom from the Sage of Omaha.” Until you turn to the back of Reynold’s book, not many …
Political correctness – the PC movement – is arguably a form of manipulation and control. 40+ years ago, long before the PC culture took hold, people were aware of the notion that we should be polite and respectful of others. The baby boomer generation were the ones that made greater racial, religious, gender, and other …
It’s Your Profession – Investment of Time, Talent, Treasure – So What’s Next? Read More »
Prosperity Now. MHAction. Indivisible Project. Billionaires George Soros and Warren Buffett. Each of those are all interconnected. Each of those are involved in protests against manufactured home businesses, President Donald J. Trump, and his supporters. Who says? Let’s follow the facts, evidence, and the money trail. 1) The billionaire George Soros funded “…Open Society funds are …
“It’s unbelievable how much you don’t know about the game you’ve been playing all your life.” – Mickey Mantle Every state has its heroes and heroines. Mickey Mantle is a favorite son from Oklahoma, where I began my manufactured home career some years ago. Hillsadale College’s president says that the word education …
To Educate – “Leading Forth” – for Affordable Manufactured Housing Success Read More »
There are some who can’t win based upon sound reason and the truth. So, to obtain their goals, they lie, play act, and deceive others to get what they want. That pattern impacts independent businesses, our industry’s home owners and millions of potential customers. Millions of Americans, along with hundreds of millions of …
The Rich, Famous, PreFab Homes, Manufactured Housing, Hypocrisy, and You Read More »
There’s a simple but profoundly useful concept taught be ancient to modern thinkers who ponder business, ethical, moral, political or other issues. It’s called the principle of ‘the lesser of two evils.’ It’s simple. When confronted with a choice, neither of which is perfect, by definition each is a some level of ‘evil’ …
Principle of ‘The Lesser of Two Evils,’ and MHVille’s Future Read More »
The late Howard Walker, longtime vice chairman of Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS), and prior Treasurer for the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) had at times a brusque sense of humor. Often the best part of many association or corporate meetings are when networking and socializing occurs. In fairness, that statement applies to MHI too. From …
“How Dare You…!” ELS’ Howard Walker Blast at MH Industry Professional Read More »
