mitch672
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http://www.plugincars.com/impatient-about-getting-your-nissan-leaf-chill-out-says-paul-scott-106634.html
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
mitch672 said:http://www.plugincars.com/impatient-about-getting-your-nissan-leaf-chill-out-says-paul-scott-106634.html
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
Back in college I had a history professor who once joked that the US should handle revolutionaires by 'putting their picture on Time magazine'. That way, he theorized, they would have something to lose and would become part of the System.mitch672 said:http://www.plugincars.com/impatient-about-getting-your-nissan-leaf-chill-out-says-paul-scott-106634.html
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
mitch672 said:http://www.plugincars.com/impatient-about-getting-your-nissan-leaf-chill-out-says-paul-scott-106634.html
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
Paul has no concern about those markups. “You can call it gouging, but it’s the way the world works. It’s called capitalism and I am a capitalist,” Paul said. “I worked for free for eight years in this industry. Now I’m getting paid for doing what I’m doing.” He believe that it’s important for companies making and selling electric cars to be as profitable as possible, so they will continue to make and sell EVs.
Whether it’s standing up to G.M. to prevent the EV1 from being crushed, or taking the higher ground against ill informed or impatient car buyers, Paul Scott is not giving up his fight for the electric car. Sounds like somebody I’d like to buy an EV from.
Excellent idea. I'll bet Paul Scott wishes he could walk those statements back. The statements may be accurate, but they come off truly crass. Finding a win - win such as you suggest, would work best. The dealer selling the orphan makes additional margin and gets the publicity of the auction and donation, it's perfect!evnow said:Well, he is only talking about orphans - I guess all dealers will sell them to the highest bidder.
My idea would be to sell it on e-bay and give some money to a eco-charity.
Paul is a forum member - so I'd appreciate if you can scale back on the adjectives.Skywagon said:Whether it’s standing up to G.M. to prevent the EV1 from being crushed, or taking the higher ground against ill informed or impatient car buyers, Paul Scott is not giving up his fight for the electric car. Sounds like somebody I’d like to buy an EV from.
Oh boy, you really prevented those EV1's from being crushed... that worked soooo well, idiot.
mitch672 said:http://www.plugincars.com/impatient-about-getting-your-nissan-leaf-chill-out-says-paul-scott-106634.html
He doesn't feel bad about price gouging... really now.
evnow said:Paul is a forum member - so I'd appreciate if you can scale back on the adjectives.
ranchleaf said:For anyone to disparage Paul, because of some supposed quoted comments is utterly ridiculous.
Thanks, EVNation. We shouldn't judge someone so quickly just based on one unfortunate goof-up statement that came across the wrong way. Sorry. His long history in the EV movement speaks for itself.EVNation said:Paul is one of the nicest guys in all of EV land I have met. Truly genuine and caring to the point of forgetting sometimes when to be a little political...
That didn't come across so clearly in his statement, and it was a direct quote. But I think you're right, after re-reading it, it does appear that he's talking specifically about orphans. Please, Paul, please try to be more careful in your choice of words! It's so easy to come across the wrong way! :shock:evnow said:Well, he is only talking about orphans - I guess all dealers will sell them to the highest bidder.
cdub said:He does come off kinda bad in that article I agree. A little too much holier than thou... but that could be how it was written.
I've never met him... but that's just how the article reads.
I knew I had a reason to stay away from reporters and cameras and interviews ... just had "forgotten" ... now have been reminded. ( I feel sorry for Paul for this "episode" ... )derkraut said:He seems to come off as rather egotistical; but you never know how accurately you may be quoted (misquoted) when talking to the press. Been there---done that.
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