On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:43:47 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
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1. The idiot that started producing plastic snow shovels

Original ones were junk, but I have tow very good ones for a number of years
now.


2. The idiot that decided that America needs metric nuts and bolts

Can't wait until we make a complete change. I work with metric on a daily
basis and once you do, it is easier.

3. The idiot that invented the keyless drill chuck

One a cheap drill I agree. The one hand chuck on my Panasonic is the best
chuck I've ever used.

4. The idiot that started putting backstab terminals on outlets and
switches
Yep

5. The idiot that made the sealed auto battery
Nope. I've not had reason to open one. My batteries have lasted quite a
long time. I do recall spilling acid from the old ones years ago.

6. The idiot that made oilless electric motor bearings.
In a few cases I agree

7. The idiot that replaced the auto window crank with a motor

Won't buy a car without them. I've only ever had a problem with one on a
back door so I just fixed it closed. OTOH, I've had problems with crank
windows more often over 44 years of car ownership.


My older car had cranks. I bought a newer car, basically the same
car. Same engine, same body, same trans, etc. But it has power
windows. Once the weather gets cold, they dont work, and if you make
the mistake of lowering one of them, you either drive around freezing,
tape plastic over the window, or rip the door apart. With a crank,
they WILL go up, might make my arm sore, but they go up....

This car also has power locks. More garbage....
This stuff is made for lazy people, and for people with large wallets
when it comes to repair.



If you know any of these idiots, please post their name and address !

Pass them on to me so I can send a "thank you" card.