Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus blamed socialism for generating an entitled labor force that is “lazy,” “fat,” and “stupid.”
Due to the economic agenda of “socialism,” Marcus told the Financial Times, “Nobody works. Nobody gives a damn. ‘Just give it to me. Send me money. I don’t want to work — I’m too lazy, I’m too fat, I’m too stupid.’”
As an alternative, Marcus, 93, explained that capitalism is a good system because it is based on merit.
“I’m worried about capitalism,” Marcus said. “Capitalism is the basis of Home Depot [and] millions of people have earned this success and had success. I’m talking manufacturers, vendors and distributors and people that work for us able to enrich themselves by the journey of Home Depot. That’s the success. That’s why capitalism works.”
Marcus argued that business is meant to make a profit from offering a service or product. Marcus said a business’s ability to generate profit benefits employees and customers. He also slammed those who believe business exists for “social purposes.”
“The role of a business is to sell a product and make a profit,” he said. “The whole idea that a business is set up for social purposes doesn’t make sense to me.”
Marcus added if he and cofounder Arthur Blank tried to launch Home Depot in today’s society and regulatory environment, it would be less successful. Big government’s love of red tape, along with a lackluster labor force, especially hurts small businesses’ ability to compete with big business.
“We would end up with 15, 16 stores,” he said. “I don’t know that we could go further.”
Home Depot is a successful business. It boasts 2,300 stores in North America. Its market capitalization is $300 billion, and it generates $150 billion in annual revenue.
Marcus cofounded Home Depot in 1979 after starting his career as a pharmacist. He served as its CEO for 19 years and chairman of the board until he retired in 2002.
As a longtime conservative donor, Marcus supported former President Donald Trump and became one of his largest donors. Marcus’s continued support of Trump in the 2020 election cycle triggered a boycott of Home Depot, even though Marcus no longer worked with the company.
Marcus told the Times he makes no apologies for backing Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who could announce a 2024 campaign. “I give money to them because I hope they’re going to do the right thing,” Marcus said.
Marcus described Trump’s policies as “spot on” but did not say if he would support one man over the other for the GOP nomination.
“It’s going to be very interesting in ’24 because I think DeSantis will challenge him. And may the better man win,” Marcus said.

https://gunshiphelicopters.com/shooting-packages/door-gunner-with-minigun/

Includes 200 rounds. Rate of fire 2000/minute so that 10 6 seconds for $3750. $18.75 per round $1,350,000 per hour. Nice work if you can get it.

Setting up a group for SHOT Show, who's in???

Found a Widebody Hellcat at sticker in my area. I have long thought that car will be worth a fortune someday. Would you guys think parking $80k in that vehicle is a bad idea? I like cars but it’s genuinely an investment. I’ve no interest in a corvette, which is more performance for same money.

What say y’all?

Lightened trigger spring
20in lothar walther match barrel
Black cerakote
Threaded 1/2-28
419 30moa base
419 bolt knob

650 shipped

Manners T4A elite (carbon fiber) stock with mini chassis (rem 700 SA foot print) looking to get $1150+shipping or FTF in Fort Worth. Sendero channel.

I’m the second owner of this stock, bought it on the hide about a year and a half ago then sent it off to manners to have it inspected and for the mini chassis install. I have used it since but it’s been well kept and is in good shape.

Really looking to get cash to go towards a new press, but I may consider a cool shotgun or pistol trade

Will post more pictures this evening.

What oil do you use to prevent rust on the outside?

Watching someone shoot my .22 T1X yesterday, I noticed the barrel is rusting in multiple spots. I wipe all guns down with a very light film of WD-40 after cleaning, but considering a different oil or method of care. Generally don't have an issue with my guns rusting at all until now (except for Rem 700 & 870)

Or maybe I just need to wipe them down after every shooting session. Given how much they're handled, maybe the oil is rubbed off in the case, handling, shooting, etc.

Thoughts?

USS Texas, the Last Dreadnaught.

Well over 100 years old. She had been seriously leaking.

In the dry dock at Galveston.

Scope is in excellent condition. One very small blem on edge of illumination dial. Mounted once and used on a .223 bolt action. Comes with Vortex Defender caps. $SOLD shipped & insured. Not looking for any trades at the moment.

Looking to trade this setup for a scope for my PRS rifle. Gen II Razor or similar.

Lots of goodies and extras.

Gen5 17 w/ tlr1-hl, swarez trigger and magwell, Holosun 507 green v2, 10 mags, 4 holsters (all hardware included), 3 mag carriers, and factory back straps. Also comes with Leaddevil belt setup with 1 rifle and 2 pistol mag holsters, dump pouch, ifak(empty) and tourniquet. Has a glove hook and padded inner belt as well. Has a Gcode hanger with a Dara level 2 holster for a non light bearing pistol.

Have a very rare kac m110k3 dimpled factory upper with urx 6, dual port brake, ambi ch, factory cerakote. less then 100 rounds fired
11k for upper

Info in pics
Scope and rings not included

Not a mark on this anywhere. I don't shoot competition. Just off sandbags

Little over a year ago I bought a 20 inch varmint barrel from them, and it hammers.

However something about a longer barrel like the 24" is appealing to me. I just want to build a tank of a rifle that has some weight, I'd be taking it out to 400 max. Almost strictly bench and prone, might take it varmint hunting but I'd be walking about 200 yards max with it.
I'm just looking for an excuse to build a new AR.

My question is this, after searching forums, alot of people are saying longer barrels are not as accurate/Ridgid or harder to load for because the length changes harmonics? Any truth to this? Anyone have a shorter and longer WOA?

Schmidt & Bender Dual CC 1-8x LPVO up for sale on Spuhr 3002 QD Mount.

MDR-T6 Reticle.

Has sat on my Scar 16 and been seen little use.

NO TRADES.

Apple Pay Wire or Venmo Acceptable Methods of Payment.

$3300 or OBO

Barbara Walters, trailblazing TV icon, dies at 93​

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Total of 7 Accurate Mags. Two of these have Ruger logo on bottom but they are stamped Accurate Mag and work fine. 10 rounders.

Total of 3 MDT mags. 1 has Savage logo on bottom. 2 are 10’s and 1 is a 12 rounder. Two of the mags have either paint or a sticker my daughter put on one of them.

All rifle mags are for .308 family of cartridges.

Also have Sig mags for 226’s or 229’s. 10 are 15 rounders. Most of em have never been used. One 12 round mag and one 18 rounder. Also have three 20 rounders that come with a TACOPS model.

$45 each on the rifle mags, or if you want all 10, we can work something out.

$25 each on the Sig mags, or if you want all of them. Again, we can work something out.


Also have Kill flash for 56mm scopes. This one came off a 5x25 NF. $50

34mm Vortex rings. Worked fine with 56mm optic on MTU barrel profile. May be a .92 but not for sure. $75.00

New Terminus Zeus. RH SA .473 BF (standard).

Just cycled it 50 or so times. Super smooth action but decided to stick with my Impact because of the number of barrels I have hanging around for that.

Not the QC version. I had issues (not with Terminus) in the past with various QC systems and just dont go that route anymore. Its too easy to torque a barrel to second guess your rifle all the time.

Shipped to FFL CONUS

I have decided to sell a TacOps Tango 51 I don't shoot much anymore. I purchased this rifle new from Mike. Rifle was built on Remington action and BDL. Caliber is 308win and barrel is 18". Comes with Mike's muzzle brake, standard muzzle thread cover, birdsong coated 34mm Leupold rings, rear sling swivel stud, stock pack, hard case, and test target. Rifle has approximately 200rds through it. No trades.

$5300 Shipped from my FFL to your FFL.

Buyer must supply me with a copy of FFL for shipment and sign a bill of sale. Payment can be made through Zelle, Venmo, or by check (rifle ships after check clears).

I have decided to sell a TacOps Sierra 260 I don't shoot much anymore. Mike calls this rifle his M40A1 version as noted by the markings on the barrel. I purchased this rifle new from Mike. Rifle was built on Remington action and his own TacOps BDL bottom metal. Caliber is 260 Remington and barrel is 22". Comes with Mike's muzzle brake, standard muzzle thread cover, birdsong coated 34mm Leupold rings, front and rear sling swivel studs, stock pack, hard case, and test target. Rifle has approximately 80rds through it. No trades.

$5600 Shipped from my FFL to your FFL.

Buyer must supply me with a copy of FFL for shipment and sign a bill of sale. Payment can be made through Zelle, Venmo, or by check (rifle ships after check clears).

I have decided to sell a TacOps Echo 51 I don't shoot much anymore. I acquired this rifle via a trade from a gentleman in MT some time ago. I believe the rifle was in LEO use prior to that which is why it show signs of use. Rifle was built on Remington action and BDL. Caliber is 308win and barrel is 20". This is a relatively old rifle and was build by TacOps when they were still engraving details on the barrel and Birdsong was using the more tanish green color. . Comes with standard muzzle thread cover, birdsong coated 30mm Leupold rings, and hard case. I do not know total round count but I put approximately 250rds through it. I don't have a test target but the rifle shoots 168FGMM as a TacOps should. No trades.

$3300 Shipped from my FFL to your FFL.

Buyer must supply me with a copy of FFL for shipment and sign a bill of sale. Payment can be made through Zelle, Venmo, or by check (rifle ships after check clears).

Next two days I'll be updating the Demo and Used Gear Page. Get it while its available.


Thanks,

Jake

So the guy that was arrested in PA for killing the kids in Idaho looks just like Tim McVeigh with a slightly different hair cut.

Anybody have a 2023 Sequoia? My wife is going to be due for a new car within the next year or so. I’m starting my research now. I can’t find any real info on them yet, all I see online is people who are linked to Toyota telling everyone how great they are. I haven’t been able to get into one as my local Toyota dealers aren’t getting many allocations.

She’s been a Honda person since she was 15 and got an accord that went 245k we now have a 2020 passport that’s approaching 80-90k we typically will get her a new car at 150k miles which is about when we pay them off (3.5-4 years) I’d be fine sticking with another passport or a pilot, but I’ve heard people love their Toyota’s.


So does anybody have any first hand knowledge or experience with one?

Seems like a first class piece of shit.

Thoughts?

B prefix Remington 700 Varmint Special chambered in 308. Has some honest wear and scuffs but the action is nice and slick and the blueing is a deep glossy black. Stock Remington trigger, older glossy bottom metal, milled follower, sitting in a police style wood stock. Was planning a pseudo M40 clone with it but have too many projects. The bottom metal has a partial crack by the release, but doesn’t effect function and I can’t get it to flex for the life of me. $800 shipped, payment via PayPal F&F, Zelle, or USPS MO. If your FFL doesn’t accept from a private party add $35. SOLD