tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post6203460157638597084..comments2023-05-08T06:54:06.461-07:00Comments on Pixels, Politics, Posies and Pussycats: SALESMANSHIPJACKIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883028058826030899noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post-7543887701559944522006-08-30T20:39:00.000-07:002006-08-30T20:39:00.000-07:00I guess they take into account that if you were no...I guess they take into account that if you were not the slightest bit interested in the newest gold-plated widget, you wouldn't be visiting their establishment to begin with. And therefore all you need is a bit of persuading. Gotta admit, it makes sense...<br><br>Lisa :-]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post-3906019692450351442006-08-31T21:53:00.000-07:002006-08-31T21:53:00.000-07:00I hate that corporate BS!! I'm drowning in it...I hate that corporate BS!! I'm drowning in it!!!<br><br>RussAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post-38089404023834838542006-09-01T08:11:00.000-07:002006-09-01T08:11:00.000-07:00Hey, I like how you equated that salesman assault ...Hey, I like how you equated that salesman assault with sexual assault. Now I am wanting to do a study of date-rapists's college majors and see if they are overwhelmingly MBAs and such.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post-51547862112443359572006-09-03T13:43:00.000-07:002006-09-03T13:43:00.000-07:00I'm not a salesperson, would really, really ha...I'm not a salesperson, would really, really hate being in sales, and would make a terrible salesperson. That quote is probably the foundation of our free enterprise/conspicuous consumption system. I'm always amazed that sales pitches are effective many times at changing people's minds. <br>You know how much all of your writing strikes a resounding chord with me, but I'm not sure about equating salesmanship with sexual assault. Yes, rape is about power and I suppose you could say getting someone to part with their money when they're reluctant is sort of about power, but it's seems to me to be more about psychological manipulation, which is different than rape. In a rape situation, there is no capitulation by the consumer. If the salesperson violently grabbed my wallet and took the money or ran my credit card against my will.... Nevertheless, your analogy of "if she says yes..." to salesmanship is clever and valid in some romantic instances; I just can't quite agree to the assault situation.<br><br>On a side note, I just got an email from a fellow liberal about the upcoming ABC special "Path to 9/11" marking the 5th anniversary. She says the previews report the special is all about pinning the blame for 9/11 on the Clinton administration. What the ....! The article the email is quoting says it's another attempt to exploit 9/11 by the right wing for political purposes. Thought you'd be interested in that tidbit.<br>Cheers!<br>*debbi*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300473759380947451.post-89182482904246380092006-09-03T23:35:00.000-07:002006-09-03T23:35:00.000-07:00Could that mug just disappear? Lately I have bee...Could that mug just disappear? Lately I have been noticing things the way you have--and some messages just don't need to be pounded into your brain...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com