{"id":13975,"date":"2017-09-27T10:56:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T15:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/?p=13975"},"modified":"2017-09-27T17:37:49","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T22:37:49","slug":"socialists-communists-capitalists-clarity-smear-truth-and-kissing-ass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/socialists-communists-capitalists-clarity-smear-truth-and-kissing-ass\/","title":{"rendered":"Socialists, Communists, Capitalists, Clarity, Smear, Truth, and \u201cKissing Ass\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stating the Obvious for clarity. It&#8217;s complex world, where the agendas are often hidden or disguised. It isn&#8217;t always easy to know the truth on a subject. In manufactured housing, that\u2019s also the reality.\u00a0 Knowing the truth can be challenging.<\/p><div id=\"manuf-1736823568\" class=\"manuf-content manuf-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3870480136270376\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3870480136270376\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ll get to the he headline later, but for now, please let me note the following.<\/p>\n<p>We love:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>this industry,<\/li>\n<li>family, faith, flag, and free enterprise (if my wife is reading this, not necessarily in that order of importance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are pro-success, done ethically. Because we believe in a Supreme Authority, our values ideally are guided and enlightened by those ultimate truths. Having laid out our principles in often detailed statements before, let\u2019s jump beyond that to the topic for today.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13976\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13976\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DonkeyKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew.png\" alt=\"DonkeyKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew\" width=\"587\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DonkeyKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew.png 728w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DonkeyKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DonkeyKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew-575x355.png 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i> Hey, there are some who just don&#8217;t have a free will choice, due to some circumstance. But others play the game because they think they benefit from it. The reality in manufactured housing is, exposing the game and playing it straight is more profitable than playing the game, or kissing someone&#8217;s donkey. <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Smear <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One popular example from the left of &#8220;<span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>the smear<\/strong><\/span>&#8221; is to call whoever opposes them &#8220;a racist.&#8221; It&#8217;s been used for so long, it ought to be worn out by now.\u00a0 The right can use Smear tactics too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13978\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SnearMudThrowingTacticsUsedWorkToDuckDodgeDebatePixabayMastheadCommentaryMHPronews.png\" alt=\"SnearMudThrowingTacticsUsedWorkToDuckDodgeDebatePixabayMastheadCommentaryMHPronews\" width=\"674\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SnearMudThrowingTacticsUsedWorkToDuckDodgeDebatePixabayMastheadCommentaryMHPronews.png 674w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SnearMudThrowingTacticsUsedWorkToDuckDodgeDebatePixabayMastheadCommentaryMHPronews-150x115.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SnearMudThrowingTacticsUsedWorkToDuckDodgeDebatePixabayMastheadCommentaryMHPronews-562x430.png 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reason Smear Tactics can still be effective is because millions are too busy, to distracted by work, family, friends, sports, drink, drugs, sex, the tube, social media, or whatever else.<\/p>\n<p>But today, there are other media options beyond the mainstream media.<\/p>\n<p>This publication seeks to serves what is good and the truth as it is known and understood to be.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cMnSp4qEXNM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We have in the past given the benefit of the doubt to certain voices, until the doubt has been removed by a long preponderance of evidence carefully examined, and shared with you, the Industry\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Owners, executives, managers, and rising stars,<\/li>\n<li>Investors,<\/li>\n<li>Political operatives and elected officials,<\/li>\n<li>Mainstream media,<\/li>\n<li>Researchers, educators and political officials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13980\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/CartoonKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew.png\" alt=\"CartoonKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew\" width=\"615\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/CartoonKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew.png 615w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/CartoonKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew-150x101.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/CartoonKissingAssSomePeopleWillDoAnythingForAFewExtraDollarsMastheadBlogPixabayMHProNew-575x389.png 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some in MHLand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have egos the size of Texas,<\/li>\n<li>blow with the wind,<\/li>\n<li>will kiss any ugly -ss for a dollar,<\/li>\n<li>just don&#8217;t know,<\/li>\n<li>are into their habits so deeply, they don&#8217;t see reality, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rq_0un5CPSo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>During the 2016 campaign, Warren Buffett said he supported what<br \/>\nSec. Hillary Clinton <\/em><em>supported. That&#8217;s why he backed Clinton.<br \/>\nSec. Clinton supported Dodd-Frank and the CFPB.<br \/>\nDo you see the disconnect <\/em><em>between MHI&#8217;s stated<br \/>\nposition on CFPB and Preserving Access,<br \/>\nand what Warren Buffett said several times?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13991\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews-741x768.png\" alt=\"WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews\" width=\"585\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews-741x768.png 741w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews-145x150.png 145w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews-415x430.png 415w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews-768x796.png 768w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WarrenBuffettSupportedBarackObamaBuffettSupportedDoddFrankCFPBMastheadBlogMHProNews.png 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13820\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/industry-news\/industry-in-focus\/is-tim-williams-21st-mortgage-ceo-mhi-chair-at-odds-with-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-warren-buffett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13820\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TimWilliamsCreditLinkedIn21stMortCorpCEOManufacturedHousingIndustryMHIChairmanWarrenBuffettBerkshireHathawayChairman.png\" alt=\"TimWilliamsCreditLinkedIn21stMortCorpCEOManufacturedHousingIndustryMHIChairmanWarrenBuffettBerkshireHathawayChairman\" width=\"284\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TimWilliamsCreditLinkedIn21stMortCorpCEOManufacturedHousingIndustryMHIChairmanWarrenBuffettBerkshireHathawayChairman.png 284w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TimWilliamsCreditLinkedIn21stMortCorpCEOManufacturedHousingIndustryMHIChairmanWarrenBuffettBerkshireHathawayChairman-145x150.png 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>The truth about MHI is in several ways hiding in plain sight. But the MHProNews exclusively obtained documents from Tim Williams speaks volumes. But only to those with an open mind to reality, vs. fantasy. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/industry-news\/industry-in-focus\/is-tim-williams-21st-mortgage-ceo-mhi-chair-at-odds-with-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-warren-buffett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to see the brief, yet powerful, report<\/a>. <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10734\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/industry-news\/industry-in-focus\/is-tim-williams-21st-mortgage-ceo-mhi-chair-at-odds-with-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-warren-buffett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10734 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TimWilliams-21stMortgagegraphiccredit-textMastheadBlog-MHProNews-com--575x223.png\" alt=\"TimWilliams-21stMortgage=graphiccredit-text=MastheadBlog-MHProNews-com-\" width=\"575\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TimWilliams-21stMortgagegraphiccredit-textMastheadBlog-MHProNews-com--575x223.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TimWilliams-21stMortgagegraphiccredit-textMastheadBlog-MHProNews-com--150x58.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/TimWilliams-21stMortgagegraphiccredit-textMastheadBlog-MHProNews-com-.png 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The slide is from then MHI Chairman, Tim Williams, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway owned 21st Mortgage Corp. Isn&#8217;t it obvious that what Williams was saying was the polar opposite of what Warren Buffett supported?\u00a0 Are we to believe that MHI&#8217;s chair that worked for Buffett opposed Buffett&#8217;s positions?\u00a0 Arrows and commentary in red from the Masthead blog, MHProNews.com.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But a number of others have no choice for economic reasons have to play the MHI game, but they don&#8217;t like what is going on, and help inform us all they can.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13981\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13981\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ClassifiedTopSecretPixabayDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews.png\" alt=\"ClassifiedTopSecretPixabayDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews\" width=\"574\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ClassifiedTopSecretPixabayDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews.png 574w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ClassifiedTopSecretPixabayDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i> MHProNews.com\/Pixabay. <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those later sources often provide priceless insights. Thank you, one and all.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13819\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"mailto:iReportMHNewsTips@mhmsm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13819 \" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IReportMHNewsTips@MHMSM-comMHProNews-1.png\" alt=\"IReportMHNewsTips@MHMSM-comMHProNews (1)\" width=\"308\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IReportMHNewsTips@MHMSM-comMHProNews-1.png 455w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IReportMHNewsTips@MHMSM-comMHProNews-1-103x150.png 103w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IReportMHNewsTips@MHMSM-comMHProNews-1-294x430.png 294w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Got a tip?\u00a0 Document of general interest?\u00a0 Help us help the industry. <a href=\"mailto:iReportMHNewsTips@mhmsm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iReportMHNewsTips@mhmsm.com<\/a><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then, there are straight up supporters or those who are allied through mostly common visions or interests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13983\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/TheyKillGoodTreesToPutOutBadNewspapersJamesGWattAZquotesMastheadBlogMHProNews-575x203.png\" alt=\"TheyKillGoodTreesToPutOutBadNewspapersJamesGWattAZquotesMastheadBlogMHProNews\" width=\"575\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/TheyKillGoodTreesToPutOutBadNewspapersJamesGWattAZquotesMastheadBlogMHProNews-575x203.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/TheyKillGoodTreesToPutOutBadNewspapersJamesGWattAZquotesMastheadBlogMHProNews-150x53.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/TheyKillGoodTreesToPutOutBadNewspapersJamesGWattAZquotesMastheadBlogMHProNews.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick History &#8211; Conspiracy Theories and Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>James Watt was the Secretary of the Interior Department, under President Ronald Reagan.<\/p>\n<p>He was known as a pithy comments and quote machine. He has several interesting insights you can find on those quotable quotes websites, or <em>Wikipedia<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13984\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/JamesGWattSecretaryInteriorWikipediaMastheadBlogDailyBusinessNews626.png\" alt=\"JamesGWattSecretaryInteriorWikipediaMastheadBlogDailyBusinessNews626\" width=\"570\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/JamesGWattSecretaryInteriorWikipediaMastheadBlogDailyBusinessNews626.png 629w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/JamesGWattSecretaryInteriorWikipediaMastheadBlogDailyBusinessNews626-146x150.png 146w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/JamesGWattSecretaryInteriorWikipediaMastheadBlogDailyBusinessNews626-419x430.png 419w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But the following quote of Watt\u2019s I can&#8217;t find anywhere online, so I was not able to verify it precisely.\u00a0 It goes something like this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018<span style=\"color: #993300;\">I don&#8217;t believe in what are commonly known as conspiracy theories. What I do believe in are people with common interests, acting in ways that benefit their common interests and that therefor look to be conspiratorial<\/span><\/strong>.\u2019 &#8211; James Watt, former Secretary of the Interior.<\/p>\n<p>That was so powerful, it has long stuck with me. Does it apply to manufactured housing? \u201c<span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>We Provide, You Decide<\/strong><\/span>.\u201d \u00a9<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13986\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/LiberalsShiftedGovernmentpositionNuetralRightWrongConcentraitingPowerGovtChsleThreepillarssocietyFamilyWorkEthicFaithNotGoodForAmericaJamesGWattMHProNews.png\" alt=\"LiberalsShiftedGovernmentpositionNuetralRightWrongConcentraitingPowerGovtChsleThreepillarssocietyFamilyWorkEthicFaithNotGoodForAmericaJamesGWattMHProNews\" width=\"600\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/LiberalsShiftedGovernmentpositionNuetralRightWrongConcentraitingPowerGovtChsleThreepillarssocietyFamilyWorkEthicFaithNotGoodForAmericaJamesGWattMHProNews.png 600w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/LiberalsShiftedGovernmentpositionNuetralRightWrongConcentraitingPowerGovtChsleThreepillarssocietyFamilyWorkEthicFaithNotGoodForAmericaJamesGWattMHProNews-150x31.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/LiberalsShiftedGovernmentpositionNuetralRightWrongConcentraitingPowerGovtChsleThreepillarssocietyFamilyWorkEthicFaithNotGoodForAmericaJamesGWattMHProNews-575x117.png 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cConspiracy\u201d Hiding in Plain Sight?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set against the James Watt point that people with common interest often behave in ways that align with those interests \u2013 thus <em>appearing<\/em> to be conspiratorial &#8211; \u00a0let\u2019s note the following.<\/p>\n<p>If you or I are accused or questioned about something that\u2019s demonstrably not true,<br \/>\nthe normal person simply disproves the allegation, and moves on.<\/p>\n<p>Correct?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13832\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FollowTheMoneyPayMoreAttentionToWhatPeopleDoThanWhatTheySayMartyLavin6MillionYachtManufacturedHousingIndustryDailyBusinessNew-575x345.png\" alt=\"FollowTheMoneyPayMoreAttentionToWhatPeopleDoThanWhatTheySayMartyLavin6MillionYachtManufacturedHousingIndustryDailyBusinessNew\" width=\"575\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FollowTheMoneyPayMoreAttentionToWhatPeopleDoThanWhatTheySayMartyLavin6MillionYachtManufacturedHousingIndustryDailyBusinessNew-575x345.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FollowTheMoneyPayMoreAttentionToWhatPeopleDoThanWhatTheySayMartyLavin6MillionYachtManufacturedHousingIndustryDailyBusinessNew-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FollowTheMoneyPayMoreAttentionToWhatPeopleDoThanWhatTheySayMartyLavin6MillionYachtManufacturedHousingIndustryDailyBusinessNew.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, if the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and the powers-that-be behind MHI can readily disprove the array of questions and concerns about their favoritism and performance, why don&#8217;t they do so?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13993\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657.png\" alt=\"MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657\" width=\"588\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657.png 637w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657-427x430.png 427w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHISrVPRickRobinsonManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoGenCounselMHProNews657-144x144.png 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Isn&#8217;t it likely they are ducking out <em>precisely because the accusations are true? Because they have no good come-back?<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11725\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11725\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RichardCordrayCFPB-ManufacturedHousingRegulationsCSPANstill-InsideMHvideoPostedMHProNews-com-.png\" alt=\"RichardCordrayCFPB-ManufacturedHousingRegulationsCSPANstill-InsideMHvideoPostedMHProNews-com-\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RichardCordrayCFPB-ManufacturedHousingRegulationsCSPANstill-InsideMHvideoPostedMHProNews-com-.png 600w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RichardCordrayCFPB-ManufacturedHousingRegulationsCSPANstill-InsideMHvideoPostedMHProNews-com--150x116.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RichardCordrayCFPB-ManufacturedHousingRegulationsCSPANstill-InsideMHvideoPostedMHProNews-com--557x430.png 557w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Why didn&#8217;t MHI ask to use this image, or create one like it of their own? Could it be that that Berkshire Hathaway owned companies like Clayton, VMF or 21st would benefit, whether or not the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act bill passed or not?\u00a0 Sources tell MHProNews that the non-profits would have made a deal on the MLO rule, which would have benefited every MH Lender and every retailer, communities, and consumers.\u00a0 Why didn&#8217;t MHI take that deal?\u00a0 Why spend millions and fail? Or was that pro noted above correct, that BH profits either way, so why compromise at all?\u00a0 Didn&#8217;t they win if it failed, or win if they succeeded?<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Truth is Hiding in Plain Sight<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11061\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11061\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pam-danner-hud-code-manufactured-housing-program-administrator-mhi-2014-summer-meeting-indianapolis-in-alexander-hotel-c2014-mhpronews-com-575x430.png\" alt=\"pam-danner-hud-code-manufactured-housing-program-administrator-mhi-2014-summer-meeting-indianapolis-in-alexander-hotel-c2014-mhpronews-com--575x430\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pam-danner-hud-code-manufactured-housing-program-administrator-mhi-2014-summer-meeting-indianapolis-in-alexander-hotel-c2014-mhpronews-com-575x430.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pam-danner-hud-code-manufactured-housing-program-administrator-mhi-2014-summer-meeting-indianapolis-in-alexander-hotel-c2014-mhpronews-com-575x430-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Whatever MHI wants to say about trying to cut back on HUD overreaches, it is obvious that the easiest possible step is to ask the Trump Administration to have Pam Danner reassigned.\u00a0 Why do they duck the obvious conflict between their words and deeds? Photo &#8211; Pam Danner, JD, addressing MHI members. Photo credit, MHProNews. <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Pam Danner<\/li>\n<li>Lois Starkey<\/li>\n<li>Duty to Serve (DTS) (FHFA\/GSEs)<\/li>\n<li>CFPB and Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act &#8211; Opportunities Missed<\/li>\n<li>Monopolistic Practices that use Heavy Regulations to Force more Consolidations<\/li>\n<li>Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (MHIA 2000) and enhanced preemption<\/li>\n<li>Racism and Steering<\/li>\n<li>Not Defending the Industry and its Image, etc., etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just some of the issues that have arisen or been spotlighted in roughly the last two two years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13928\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews-542x430.png\" alt=\"DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews\" width=\"542\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews-542x430.png 542w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews-150x119.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews-969x768.png 969w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DuckDodgeDismissDistractDetractDefameFromIssueTacticsByThoseWithNoGoodAnswersMHProNews.png 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some date back further, such as a column in 2014 that spotlighted the high cost &#8211; and risks to the industry &#8211; from low volumes of new home sales.\u00a0 That risk to independents is hitting the industry again now, in the growing FEMA fiasco.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/1000s-of-homes-needed-independent-clayton-retailer-expresses-concern-frustration-with-fema-connected-delays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14000\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BerkshireHathawayClaytonHomesVanderbiltVMF21stMortgageManufacturedHomesLoansFEMA-339x430.png\" alt=\"BerkshireHathawayClaytonHomesVanderbiltVMF21stMortgageManufacturedHomesLoansFEMA\" width=\"339\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BerkshireHathawayClaytonHomesVanderbiltVMF21stMortgageManufacturedHomesLoansFEMA-339x430.png 339w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BerkshireHathawayClaytonHomesVanderbiltVMF21stMortgageManufacturedHomesLoansFEMA-118x150.png 118w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BerkshireHathawayClaytonHomesVanderbiltVMF21stMortgageManufacturedHomesLoansFEMA.png 423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have used a combination of inside voices off the record and visible professionals speaking on the record. While we often agree with MHARR, we are not joined at the hip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/mhi-executive-committee-member-emails-mhpronews-sam-zells-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13822\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews-373x430.png\" alt=\"SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews\" width=\"373\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews-373x430.png 373w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews-130x150.png 130w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews-667x768.png 667w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SamZellManufacturedHousingIndustryManufacturedHomeCommunitiesMastheadIndustryCommentaryMHProNews.png 727w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most compelling for thoughtful readers are the quotes from people in MHI, in their own words. Videos and their own written statements, carefully analyzed in the light of known facts.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/232383533\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nFrom within the Berkshire Hathaway owned family of Clayton, Vanderbilt, 21st and other units;<\/p>\n<p>From within MHI,<\/p>\n<p>From state, professional, and third-party groups studying the industry &#8211; often with no axe to grind &#8211; MHProNews has provided a series of reports and exposes unlike anything that the industry has ever seen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10573\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DonGlissonTriadFinancial-DarrenKrolweskiDataCompMHVillage-6thAnniversaryMHProNews-com-.png\" alt=\"nGlissonTriadFinancial-DarrenKrolweskiDataCompMHVillage-6thAnniversaryMHProNews-com-\" width=\"465\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DonGlissonTriadFinancial-DarrenKrolweskiDataCompMHVillage-6thAnniversaryMHProNews-com-.png 465w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DonGlissonTriadFinancial-DarrenKrolweskiDataCompMHVillage-6thAnniversaryMHProNews-com--150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MHI, Clayton, 21st and VMF have not engaged directly in public on these issues. But they have done so indirectly and often behind the scenes.\u00a0 They don\u2019t try to refute\/disprove us, rather, they try other alleged tactics to undermine our efforts \u2013 which benefit the bulk of the industry\u2019s professionals and investors.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/232349890\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Long term, our call to reform MHI and their alleged monopolistic masters would benefit them too.\u00a0 Because monopoly inevitably leads to a break up, and it harms the market place, public and society. \u00a0That\u2019s why there are laws against monopolies.<\/p>\n<p>Thinkers simply have to wonder: why do the mega-rich take a public position that seems to contradict their own interests?\u00a0 Isn\u2019t the obvious answer from years of evidence that they posture one thing, do another, because it has worked for them time and again?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11809\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TimWilliams21stMortgageCEOPresident-currentMHIChairman-onValueMHProNews-MHLivingNews-.png\" alt=\"TimWilliams21stMortgageCEOPresident-currentMHIChairman-onValueMHProNews-MHLivingNews-\" width=\"500\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TimWilliams21stMortgageCEOPresident-currentMHIChairman-onValueMHProNews-MHLivingNews-.png 622w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TimWilliams21stMortgageCEOPresident-currentMHIChairman-onValueMHProNews-MHLivingNews--150x140.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TimWilliams21stMortgageCEOPresident-currentMHIChairman-onValueMHProNews-MHLivingNews--462x430.png 462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breaking Up is Hard to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken our precautions.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve called out the powers that be to debate, or discuss, or be interviewed on video, so all can see it.\u00a0 They duck, dodge, detract, distract, delay, etc. If they were right, they\u2019d simply publicly seek to prove me to be a fool. Why are they reluctant to stand up for their track record? Do they de facto admit that they lack success at their own stated goals?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13934\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHIGotCloutWheresTheBeefMHProNews-457x430.png\" alt=\"MHIGotCloutWheresTheBeefMHProNews\" width=\"457\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHIGotCloutWheresTheBeefMHProNews-457x430.png 457w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHIGotCloutWheresTheBeefMHProNews-150x141.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MHIGotCloutWheresTheBeefMHProNews.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reason thousands come \u2013 including they and their allies daily \u2013 is because we say what\u2019s real and support allegations with credible evidence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13749\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HowardWalkerJDViceChairEquityLifestylePropELS-ManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoViceChair-postedMastheadManufacturedHomeIndustryResearcMHProNews.png\" alt=\"HowardWalkerJDViceChairEquityLifestylePropELS-ManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoViceChair-postedMastheadManufacturedHomeIndustryResearcMHProNews\" width=\"594\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HowardWalkerJDViceChairEquityLifestylePropELS-ManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoViceChair-postedMastheadManufacturedHomeIndustryResearcMHProNews.png 738w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HowardWalkerJDViceChairEquityLifestylePropELS-ManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoViceChair-postedMastheadManufacturedHomeIndustryResearcMHProNews-150x121.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/HowardWalkerJDViceChairEquityLifestylePropELS-ManufacturedHousingInstituteLogoViceChair-postedMastheadManufacturedHomeIndustryResearcMHProNews-535x430.png 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MHI Meetings, Networking and Events Can Be Replaced<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The one thing that we hear that MHI \u2018does okay with\u2019 are their networking meetings.\u00a0 That brings real value to some professionals.\u00a0 But IMHO, they could be done better and for less.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t say if MHARR will expand after their November 2017 meeting. But they have publicly supported the need for a third association that truly represents the \u201cpost-production\u201d sector of MH \u2013 meaning others besides factory home builders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/frank-rolfe-blasts-mhi-for-poor-media-engagement-industry-reactions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13826\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews-575x132.png\" alt=\"FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews\" width=\"575\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews-575x132.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews-150x34.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews-768x176.png 768w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FrankRolfeNegativeArticlesOnIndustryNoCommentbyManufacturedHousingInstituteMHIRVHorizonsMobleHomeUniversityPostedDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews.png 802w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There was some movement by a few groups to do a true association, they\u2019ve never come to pass.<\/p>\n<p>It would be very profitable for the industry to do so.\u00a0 Ironically, it could benefit the big players over time too. Because monopolies tend historically to fail over time, and harm many along the way to failure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13824\" style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13824\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews--575x342.png\" alt=\"ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews-\" width=\"511\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews--575x342.png 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews--150x89.png 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews--768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ManufacturedHousingIndustryMonopoly-Oligarchy-GeorgeAllen-PostedDailyBusinessNewsManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews-.png 786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i> Note, quoting someone on a topic should not be construed to imply we agree on all topics. That said, the above by George Allen on his own blog was interesting. <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The industry is growing faster beyond Clayton and Cavco, their own statistics prove it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13868\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IndustryMarketShareClaytonCavco63ManufacturedHousingIndustryDataResearchMarketStockReportsDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews613-483x430.jpg\" alt=\"IndustryMarketShareClaytonCavco63ManufacturedHousingIndustryDataResearchMarketStockReportsDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews613\" width=\"483\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IndustryMarketShareClaytonCavco63ManufacturedHousingIndustryDataResearchMarketStockReportsDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews613-483x430.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IndustryMarketShareClaytonCavco63ManufacturedHousingIndustryDataResearchMarketStockReportsDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews613-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IndustryMarketShareClaytonCavco63ManufacturedHousingIndustryDataResearchMarketStockReportsDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews613.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time for the break up, since MHI has declined offers to reform itself.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/170186350\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/170186350\">Industry Pros Question the Effectiveness of National Association &#8211; Bob Crawford and Frank Rolfe<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user36945959\">ManufacturedHome-ModularHomeNews<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmarketingsalesmanagement.com\/industry-news\/industry-in-focus\/a-executive-summary-400-words-manufactured-housing-industry-obstacles-and-billions-in-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13870\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NewManufacturedHousing1trillion9PercentNew1percentExistingHomeSales2016CreditManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews.png\" alt=\"NewManufacturedHousing1trillion9PercentNew1percentExistingHomeSales2016CreditManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews\" width=\"602\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NewManufacturedHousing1trillion9PercentNew1percentExistingHomeSales2016CreditManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews.png 602w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NewManufacturedHousing1trillion9PercentNew1percentExistingHomeSales2016CreditManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews-121x150.png 121w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NewManufacturedHousing1trillion9PercentNew1percentExistingHomeSales2016CreditManufacturedHousingIndustryMHProNews-347x430.png 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a>Finally, we will continue to spotlight politics, because it routinely impacts our industry in clear or subtle ways. I know some question our support for the president and his agenda. We appreciate the candid feedback from those who see that topic differently.<\/p>\n<p>While the GOP \u2013 as an independent, I\u2019m not a member of that or any other political party \u2013 may be gripped by its identity crisis, the Trump wing is gaining ground.\u00a0 As odd as it sounds, the victory of Roy Moore over Luther Strange in the Alabama Senate primary proves that to be true.<\/p>\n<p>The RINOs \u2013 perhaps better known as the \u201cEstablishment\u201d Republicans \u2013 will, if this pattern continues, fade from the scene over time.<\/p>\n<p>Americans are seeking to take back their country.<\/p>\n<p>Manufactured housing professionals want to take back their industry.<\/p>\n<p>The two go hand in hand.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we supported Donald J. Trump when MHI put two pro-Clinton speakers on their stage just days before the election last November.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/232159808\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/232159808\">Manufactured Home Industry Leaders Praise MHLivingNews and MHProNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The hypocrisy and the game playing, the masks and deception are coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>When their allegedly manipulative music stops, watch a growing number of industry pros exit MHI.\u00a0 They won\u2019t want to be associated with that crew.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, we\u2019ll be spotlighting the issues that can help industry professionals and investors maximize their returns and success.<\/p>\n<p>Read the news and commentary.\u00a0 Consider what it means to you.\u00a0 Then, think about how you and your location and organization can benefit by applying the insights you find here on <em>MHProNews <\/em>and\/or on <em>MHLivingNews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend a dime with us to do that, do you?<\/p>\n<p>Of course, for those who see the value of what we do, it is common sense to support our efforts.\u00a0 Because no other organization in the history of the industry has produced more pro-industry insights and defended the industry more than <em>MHLivingNews<\/em> and <em>MHProNews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>We are only able to do so thanks to sponsors and client support.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/228092097\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Allegations, Reality and the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The powers that be have already lost, they may not realize it yet.\u00a0 The momentum has shifted.<\/p>\n<p>With the masks, and smoke screens falling and blowing away, the industry can grow at a pace it has only dreamed about for years.<\/p>\n<p>We and select clients know how that is done.\u00a0 Its profitable, and done at the local level.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/206619596\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Think about why MHI has turned us down time and again, and failed to respond time and again.\u00a0 Think about why \u2013 on an issue as simple as Pam Danner being exited from her role in the manufactured housing program office at HUD \u2013 they won\u2019t take a public stand for doing that, even when a growing number of their own members want that to take place.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, we think the days of MHI and their masters as it has existed are about over.\u00a0 Oh, they\u2019ll continue on in some form or fashion, because Berkshire Hathaway and their allies need an organ like MHI.<\/p>\n<p>But for the majority of members, aren\u2019t you feeding the hand that bites yours?\u00a0 ## (Commentary, analysis, news.)<\/p>\n<p>(Image credits are as shown above, and when provided by third parties, are shared under fair use guidelines.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/latonykovach.com\/recommendations-and-testimonials.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13328\" src=\"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant--575x320.jpg\" alt=\"LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant-\" width=\"322\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant--575x320.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant--150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant--768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant--1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/LATonyKovachMHLivingNewsMHProNewsManufacturedHomeIndustryPublisherMarketingSalesTrainerConsultant-.jpg 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/latonykovach\">L. A. \u201cTony\u201d Kovach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stating the Obvious for clarity. It&#8217;s complex world, where the agendas are often hidden or disguised. It isn&#8217;t always easy to know the truth on a subject. In manufactured housing, that\u2019s also the reality.\u00a0 Knowing the truth can be challenging. We\u2019ll get to the he headline later, but for now, please let me note the &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"ast-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/socialists-communists-capitalists-clarity-smear-truth-and-kissing-ass\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Socialists, Communists, Capitalists, Clarity, Smear, Truth, and \u201cKissing Ass\u201d<\/span> Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":13976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5073],"tags":[2577,4918,451,4916,3429,1761,4915,275,4917,4914,2349,450,3957],"class_list":["post-13975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-analysis","tag-21st-mortgage","tag-and-kissing-ass-mhi","tag-berkshire-hathaway","tag-capitalists","tag-clarity","tag-clayton-homes","tag-communists","tag-manufactured-housing-institute","tag-smear","tag-socialists","tag-truth","tag-vanderbilt-mortgage","tag-vmf"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Socialists, Communists, Capitalists, Clarity, Smear, Truth, and \u201cKissing Ass\u201d - Masthead L. 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