So last spring, I purchased a 3 point backhoe from a company in China.  Figured I’d buy one, and learn the import process and the issues involved and try out the unit, which was HALF of similar units marketed here in the states.

Nice little unit. Not perfect, typical Chinese engineering and manufacture.

Had considred importing a few more to sell at a profit, and had discussed the pricing for multiples with the factory rep.

After a bit of use, I decided that there would have to be some small modifications made to make me (and my future buyers) happier, so I had also begun discussion about those changes.

They refused to modify pricing, so our discussions stalled…..for several months..

Then, a month ago, they made a better offer on price via email. Then a bit better offer. Then they were receptive to the modifications.

THEN THEY CALLED ME AT HOME IN THE EVENING ASKING WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO GET ME TO BUY SOME for import.

Odd that, .Must be that the stories are true………Maybe their economy IS melting down.

I was trying to write a post on the whole Burns, Oregon thing, and kept rewriting it because It kept coming up with me sounding like a asshole (I am an asshole, but I try not to look or sound like one in public).

The one thing that I keep coming back to is this:

They went looking for a fight, and, eventually, the Feds gave ’em one. Sadly, a man died in that fight. But:  As they say: Don’t want none? Don’t bring none……

The Feds were smart enough to wait until they had moved beyond support of the Refuge, and then pounced. This enabled them to take the leaders out of the game without a prolonged firefight….They HAVE learned over the past….The FBI apparently can learn from the ATF’s mistakes over 20 years ago….

When surrounded by many men with guns, continuing to fight, or failing to cooperate, or running away is not a good option. The question isn’t, are they taking you in??, but rather in what condition are they taking you in …healthy? Bent? Broken? Dead?….Often the choice is one you and your actions make for them.

ETA:
For a more intelligent, better written analysis, go HERE and read what Weaponsman has to say…