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In reply to the discussion: Been using a new tact with Republicans. ie. Immigration. [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)'cause he's seen the videos of those higher voltage things faulting out and killing people, so I understand his instinctive caution.
You're wise to share and describe that incident and it would make a good training example for those that follow you. Maybe even show them the welded ratchet!
BTW, my former business partner worked for Ma Bell back in the good old days and I learned a lot from him and others about the extremely high standards the Bell System and Western Electric set for all their gear (like that 40 year old phone from yesterday that still works). Can't tell you how much respect I have for those companies (and Bell Labs) and all they did for America, including our military. It's also why (showing my age) I insist on keeping my old POTS line in service, LOL.
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