May 2016 The Paint Spot Newsletter

Ok, well the "Political Correctness Confessional" sure generated some response! We'll get into that in a little bit, but first I need to touch on some things that didn't get any attention last month, but did generate some questions from you. Matrix: Specifically, "what will happen to them"......I'm not a fortune teller, but I kind of look at it like this: Sherwin Williams has never been a big player in the automotive refinishing business, at least not in my neck of the woods. The only time I ever ran into it was either their low level brands that were sold through auto parts stores, or industrial type customers. In both cases, it was pretty much regarded as "Shit", and sometimes "expensive shit". The industrial line was sold "direct", which made it (on the surface) hard for me to compete with. If I was lucky enough (or even wanted to pursue the issue) to get a demo, it was "all she wrote" when I walked in with "Northstar". Cost, quality, performance, and longevity with our Northstar literally "Smoked" Sherwin Williams every time........zero exceptions! Sherwin Williams base coat had it's own reputation........and it wasn't a good one. On the streets it was (is) known as "sure will peel", due to clear coat delamination issues. In fairness to Sherwin Williams, I started Slix many years ago with "Ultra 7000", and I never had any problems what so ever.

So, all that being said, I can see why Sherwin Williams would want to acquire the Valspar line. Matrix would allow them to at least gain back lost ground in the Automotive refinishing arena, and hopefully Valspar fleet and industrial lines could fill in those respective "gaps". One thing is for sure, gone are the days when Matrix was the most versatile, and gone too, are the days when you could call in and get answers to problems or question from qualified staff. As far as I'm concerned, they can go away completely, as I have long since learned to do "Whatever it Takes" to get done that which they can no longer do. Lusid Technologies: Ok, "for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction". Lusid Technologies is the company that makes our "Northstar" line. I'm sure you all are well aware of the Northstar label and how awesome this paint is, but have you heard of their new "Industrial" line? It's called "Globalstar", and there's 29 toners to the line (that's more than double the standard 12 toners of other systems). In true Lusid tradition, it comes with an extremely impressive color selector system for matching everything imaginable....."PMS", "RAL", "Specialty colors", "Metallic", and all the "Northstar" formulas. This may not seem like a big deal to the average paint jobber, but having access to this information allows you to compete at any level. Most paint jobbers are completely lost when it comes to "Pantone" (PMS) colors, and that's due to weaknesses on the manufacturers part, like Matrix. Had I not been a printer for twenty six years, the willingness to overcome the Matrix System pitfalls, the "Obsolete Matrix chip cabinet", and a PMS book, I would have missed out on countless opportunities! Example: Ever been asked to mix "Texas Longhorn Orange"? How many of you know that it's PMS 166? How many of you know what PMS 166 looks like? How many of you try to mix it anyway? Now, how many of you had to pass up the order because you had no Idea how to accommodate your customer? Well, you'll never do that again with Globalstar. If and when you need assistance or have a special request, Lusid is independently owned and operated (like Matrix used to be), so you can always get qualified assistance! Political correctness confessional It sure wasn't long after uploading last months issue that responses started coming in. I pretty much knew what I was going to write about this month, that is, until this response came in: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country". Ok, this quote was made famous by John F. Kennedy. It is one of my favorites, and one that I have used quite often, but never had I considered this........."JFK would have turned this country socialist along time ago, this country had its government formed to serve its people, and now its reversed, the people are serving its government (paraphrased). This came to me via "Ray Inmann", and his perspective was so unique that I felt compelled to use it. Ok, now on the surface that statement seems to imply "get off your ass, go to work, support yourself, stick up for the country you live in, and don't expect your government to coddle you". Personally, that's the way I always looked at it, but what if Ray is right? What if JFK really meant "your country (government) is going to give you everything you need, and you should offer your life and services to your country (government) automatically"? The only way to know for sure would be to give JFK some truth serum and ask him, but since he is long since dead, that's not going to happen. Another way of determining what he had in mind is to research his presidency for clues to that type of agenda. From what I see, I can't make the connection, but I'm open to feedback. I do, however find it interesting that the Democratic party flaunts its "anti racism" status as being the party that's "got your racial back", when in actuality (and recorded history) the Democratic party is the party of racism! Now, Johnson did sign civil rights legislation, but there is tons of evidence to suggest this was done to secure votes (sound familiar). Regardless, Ray does make a good point.........we are serving our Government now days! Since our government is supposed to be "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people", apparently the government has "flipped the script"! Proof: Donald Trump is definitely one "OF" the people. He is definitely being supported "BY" the people, and his sole goal is to work tirelessly "FOR" the people...........and the "Establishment" (government) is fighting him every step of the way. Furthermore, they are using "We the People" to do most of the fighting, which gives credence to Ray's claim that "we now serve the government, instead of them serving us"! Observation: Bernie Sanders has made quite a splash with his open "Socialist" agenda. Now, it wasn't too long ago, that anyone making the claim to be socialist, and wanting to turn the United States of America into a socialist country, would have been in serious jeopardy of having visits from men in black suits. Even though we have turned into a so called "politically correct" and "tolerant" culture, even the media was giving Bernie an almost ZERO chance of success, saying "America will never elect a socialist" I'm willing to bet nobody ever thought they would hear Americas youth openly defending socialism, but they sure as hell are! Bernie, has become a serious player in this election cycle in case anyone hasn't noticed. Coincidentally, the majority of his supporters are age 18-30. (I'm aware that there are older individuals as well, but there's always been "fringe idiots" that think doing something stupid is cool) It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the only way for that to be, is with changes being made to our public schools and universities, specifically "history". It's actually much more than that, like "home economics", "current events", "government", and even "industrial arts" classes being eliminated from most curriculums. It's "the perfect crime" when you think about it. These college graduates are all "henchman" for political agendas, and they have a built in defense mechanism......"EDUCATION". You stand a snowballs chance in hell of convincing a college educated person that they are the victim of "brainwashing". That they are doing the dirty work of manipulative politicians to further their agenda. The very same agenda, that when fully implemented, will forever corral and restrict the very participants (henchmen) that got it enacted!

Even though there is factual evidence to support my claims, they cannot and will not admit their thinking is unrealistic, non factual, ideological, utopian, unsustainable, dreamy, and dangerous. Rather than even approach the conversation, it's much better to "grin and bare" this situation, and reinstitute that which is missing (or has been removed) from the educational curriculum........."fight fire with fire". Donald Trump not only holds the best chances of accomplishing this, but in doing so, he stands the only "real" chance of eliminating corruption on a global scale. Don't believe me? Look at Mexico for a prime example: The people of that country have always been known to be exceptionally hard workers. I know first hand, I have hoed cotton, picked grapes, oranges, olives, and cherries right next to them. They are also known for their sense of family unity, and warm nature. Again, I know this first hand. Their country has an abundance of natural resources, and is anything BUT a poor country. So, tell me why its citizens live as if they have no ability to accumulate wealth..........it is, and it has always been "because their elected officials are corrupt"! Sadly, the brainwashing extends into other cultures. Just look at the "mind bending" that's taking place regarding Hispanics and Trump. Don't fall for it folks, you need not go very far to figure out you're being manipulated. Look outside the states, and to other nations to know what Trump has already started. Argentina: President "Macri" gets elected in December 2015 to replace the "Christina" administration. She was the one running that country for 12 years (she modified elections to stay in power longer than traditional terms allowed........sound familiar?), during which she created many entitlements (sound familiar?). Macri was educated in the US, speaks perfect English, and is a businessman (sound familiar). In just four months, he has indicted, seized ill gotten assets, and jailed much of the previous administration (sound familiar.......I sure hope so). He has restored much of the lost economy and pride to the Argentine people, and has paid off the debt to the United States. He vows not to stop until Argentina's people have jobs and prosperity. Venezuela has similar changes happening, and the list goes on and on. So, be part of the solution folks, and VOTE TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT ! A little bit about health: Gallbladder removal is a very trendy operation these days. The gallbladder is about 1.5" X 3" and is attached to your liver. It's purpose is to be a kind of "staging ground" for "Bile" which is sent there by your Liver. Not just any amount of bile, and not just any time, it is sent the exact amount to counteract or break down specific amounts of fats and oils consumed. When this is complete, the toxins can be expelled through normal elimination processes. Because of our diets (or lack of) the gallbladder is often inflicted with stones (gallstones). When this happens, it's extremely painful (right abdomen under lower rib, but can also feel centered). The treatment according to "modern medicine": Surgical removal of the organ......."no known way of removing the stones any other way"! Since we're talking about "Brainwashing".........we've been brainwashed about "modern medicine" too folks! Proof:

One of my employees had severe stomach pain, went to the emergency room, was diagnosed as having an infected gallbladder, and scheduled for immediate removal surgery..........she no longer has her gallbladder! A year later another employee wound up in the hospital emergency room with the same diagnosis, and the same remedy was offered up.......removal. However, he called me, asked what I would do, and I told him.....RUN! I had given him some holistic information that I got from a reputable source, and he told the doctor about it, and that's when the doctor told him I was full of shit, and that there is "NO WAY OTHER THAN REMOVAL". My employee asked if he could have one more shot of morphine for the road, and the doctor cussed him out....true story ! He left, I went and gathered all the ingredients for the "cleanse" (which were all purchased at the local super market), and met him at his house. I went over the procedure with his son, and made sure he could supervise his dads ordeal. Three days later the "impossible" miraculously became possible! That was 2 years ago folks, and guess what? He not only has his gallbladder, but he knows exactly why it gave him problems to begin with. He's blood type 'A', and he was eating like blood type 'J'.......(junk). Last week I decided to do the same cleanse, even though I have never had any issues. I'm reading a book about cleanses and detoxing, and saw the one he did, along with a Kidney cleanse (kidneys can become inflicted with stones also). For legal reasons, I won't get into specifics, only to say that there are several ways to clean and detoxify your organs. Any medical doctor telling you different is either lying to you, or is ignorant to "real medicine". Furthermore, they like to remove the appendix at the same time, kind of a "Two for one" or "package deal" I suppose. They will also tell you that God made a mistake by actually putting in you a few organs that we've either evolved past the need for, or never needed ! That's pretty telling right there, and proves my theory that man has a hell bent quest to out do God!!!! BTW: My results were: Painlessly passing between 50 - 100 stones, and like I said, I never had any obvious symptoms. Judging from the colors of the stones, they had been in my gallbladder for several years (the information I read included a method for determining how long the stones had been there), which seem to coincide perfectly with when I changed my eating habits, and started eating to my blood type 'O'. "Whatever it Takes" Rick Ciotti