[SOC] Smokers?

[Ian C. Purdie]

JMcAulay wrote:

> At 09:28 AM 05/09/2003 +1000, Ian wrote at some length of Dick Smith:
>
> >He trades on patriotic fervour, "keep the OZ $ here" etc. etc.
>
> I notice that the website says in one place "profits donated to Australian
> charities," while in a couple of other places it is carefully noted that
> this is "a portion" of the profits.
>
> Wonder what the percentage actually might be.

I don't know John. He's been the subject of a number of stories, not refuted,
that stick in my neck. Nothing illegal of course but he tends to operate to the
"letter of things" never the "spirit of things".

Always coming across as still remaining the same old "12 year old committed
christian, adventurous boy scout" type who in fact is thoroughly ruthless in
business and will run to the media when being sued or wants to promote
something.

Easy to turn it into a story about "small boy makes good, now everyone is
picking on Australia's No.1 patriot"

Makes me puke, but then I'm a cynical old SOB who believes money is a commodity
- not a way of life.

'Always sold the "sizzle" never the steak' - a quote from his former CEO to me
about 4 years ago [now running a thoroughly reputable business in competition
to Dick Smith Electronics].

http://www1.jaycar.com.au/

DS promoted himself as an avid AR Operator and, no one I know, can point out
where he has ever advanced the hobby [self interest excepted]


72/73's

Ian C. Purdie
Budgewoi N.S.W. Australia - Co-ords S33�14', E151�34'
VK2TIP "I'll give ya the TIP mate" QRP-L #1978. SOC #171 FP#91
http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/