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Date: Jan 11, 2006

Ross Perot honored by USM's Business School

Date: Jan 11, 2006

"In 1962, with a $1,000 loan from his wife......"

Way to go, Ross. Did you hear about the man who asked his wife for $1,000 for a cup of coffee? The wife asked "Why do you need so much money just for a cup of coffee." The man responded "Because I want to purchase it fresh in Brazil."

Date: Jan 12, 2006

As Dana Carvey might say, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Ross not only deserves some kind of award but could probably figure out how to fix the awful messes that Shelby has created. He'd get in there, open up the hood, take that sucker apart and have that machine purrin' again like a new-born baby in no time. Now, isn't that the truth? I mean, can't you just see Ross as the new president of USM? Ain't it obvious?

Date: Jan 12, 2006

I read that press release, and I'm a bit confused. Past recipients have either attended USM or were members of the Mississippi business community. I know the Mississippi business community doesn't have a lot of "super successful" individuals to choose from, but what exactly does Perot have to do with USM? Did he secretly attend school at Mississippi Southern College 40 years ago? Does he have an operation in D'Lo? Or have we gotten to the point that there really are no worthy Mississippians for this award? Will the next entrepreneur of the year be a UCLA alum from California?

Date: Jan 12, 2006

My favorite Perot line: "You hear that sucking sound?" That was in 1992. He certainly saw the future.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

It's just another stunt by Doty to gain some notoriety and momentum for his impending job searches next fall. Look what the amazing Harold did! I got a real businessman to come to the hell hole that is Hattiesburg! Me, me, me! Look at me! Love me! Hire me!

Don't worry, Harold. Texas A&M -- Corpus Christi needs an assistant professor of management. Haven't you had your eye on Corpus Christi for 25 or 30 years?

Date: Jan 12, 2006

In April, 2003, David Oreck was the prestigious entrepreneur in residence at the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in NY.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Johnny Cache wrote:

I know the Mississippi business community doesn't have a lot of "super successful" individuals to choose from

You might be surprised how many native Mississippians hold major positions in business and industry outside of Mississippi. NYC is full of them. An annual picnic is held in Central Park for exiled Mississippians who live or work in the Big Apple, complete with Mississippi-raised catfish, hushpippies, and bar-b-que. One would never know they were North of the Mason-Dixon if were'nt for their name on the door and a Bigelow on the floor.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Voice from the CoB Dungeon wrote:

It's just another stunt by Doty to gain some notoriety and momentum for his impending job searches next fall. Look what the amazing Harold did! I got a real businessman to come to the hell hole that is Hattiesburg! Me, me, me! Look at me! Love me! Hire me! Don't worry, Harold. Texas A&M -- Corpus Christi needs an assistant professor of management. Haven't you had your eye on Corpus Christi for 25 or 30 years?

Maybe, but a donation is what immediately came to mind when I read it. Give him an award, develop some rapport with him, create a good impression of the B-school, hit him up for sponsoring an endowed chair. Brilliant!

Date: Jan 12, 2006

StillAnEagle wrote:

Maybe, but a donation is what immediately came to mind when I read it. Give him an award, develop some rapport with him, create a good impression of the B-school, hit him up for sponsoring an endowed chair. Brilliant!

Yup, that's how its done. CoAL should offer an award to William Barksdale or some other deep-pocketed person. I hope Perot gives a public talk--I'd like to hear what he has to say. He's been out of the public limelight for quite a while.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Yes, Perot's talk will be public. Anyone can attend, though be wary of some of the CoB financial backers. They usually show up to these events "sauced" and create quite a show. Attending is also the only way to see how the "booze account" money is used by Doty. I never miss an opportunity to attend one of these things.

I too was a little surprised to see this year's recipient listed as Ross Perot. It does break from the tradition of having a USM alum and/or a local person recognized. It is a big show of importance by Doty.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Can posters from the COB tell us which recipients of this award, this year and years past, hold college degrees?

Date: Jan 12, 2006

globalization is good for you? wrote:

My favorite Perot line: "You hear that sucking sound?" That was in 1992. He certainly saw the future.

Globe,

In 1992 about 119 million Americans were employed, and the unemployment rate at election time was 7.4 percent. Presently about 143 million Americans are employed, and the unemployment rate is 4.9 percent. Thus it is your implication that "sucks."

However, your favorite Perot line is mine too because it demonstrates how fortunate we are that Perot's presidential bid failed.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

fighting nonsense wrote:

Globe,
In 1992 about 119 million Americans were employed, and the unemployment rate at election time was 7.4 percent. Presently about 143 million Americans are employed, and the unemployment rate is 4.9 percent. Thus it is your implication that "sucks."
However, your favorite Perot line is mine too because it demonstrates how fortunate we are that Perot's presidential bid failed.

Actually what really sucks is your understanding of how unemployment is calculated. If individuals get disheartened and stop seeking employment, they are dropped out of the calculation. Hence, your supposition is as wrong as Globe's. Without seeing more numbers, we don't know what's going on. If a large number of workers stopped seeking work, then the higher employment level could be a mirage.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Mirage Casino & Resort wrote:

fighting nonsense wrote: Globe, In 1992 about 119 million Americans were employed, and the unemployment rate at election time was 7.4 percent. Presently about 143 million Americans are employed, and the unemployment rate is 4.9 percent. Thus it is your implication that "sucks." However, your favorite Perot line is mine too because it demonstrates how fortunate we are that Perot's presidential bid failed. Actually what really sucks is your understanding of how unemployment is calculated. If individuals get disheartened and stop seeking employment, they are dropped out of the calculation. Hence, your supposition is as wrong as Globe's. Without seeing more numbers, we don't know what's going on. If a large number of workers stopped seeking work, then the higher employment level could be a mirage.

Mirage,

"The higher employment level could be a mirage"? These employed "mirages" are actually WORKING. Even worse nonsense!

If you are ever in Arizona, that big ditch is also probably a mirage. However, I recommend that you not step into it.

Still Fighting

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Mrs. Dash wrote:

Can posters from the COB tell us which recipients of this award, this year and years past, hold college degrees?

Results from a web search indicate that Perot graduated from the Naval Academy. Oreck, McClain and Hudson don't appear to have attended college. A friend in COB says that Draughon graduated from USM and Rossmeyer attended, but did not graduate from USM. So, perhaps 2 of the 6 past recipients are college graduates.

Date: Jan 12, 2006

Now one a my assistants told me about this little board that y'all got goin' here, see? An I decided to take a look at it, okay? Now, what y'all are saying about me here, people -- well, it's just SAD. Have ya got that? SAD. Here I am comin to some little town I ain't hardly never heard of, and you people are CRITICIZIN me? I mean, I don't need the publicity, people -- I been on LARRY KING! Frankly, I was doin' it to help ol Harold there, and you people are findin' fault? People, this is pitiful!

Ross

Date: Jan 13, 2006

RP is perfectly capable of flying to Hattiesburg, giving the talk, attending the lunch, accepting the award, and then returning home.

On the other hand, he may not show at all---COB administrators have experience dealing with people who don't even show up to a banquet in their honor.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Admiral Stockdale wrote:

..... he may not show at all---COB administrators have experience dealing with people who don't even show up to a banquet in their honor.

Admiral, Sir, it sounds like you are saying that COB once invited country singer Geroge Jones and he didn't show up?

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Twangy wrote:

Admiral Stockdale wrote:
..... he may not show at all---COB administrators have experience dealing with people who don't even show up to a banquet in their honor.
Admiral, Sir, it sounds like you are saying that COB once invited country singer Geroge Jones and he didn't show up?

Something like that. It's a legendary story.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Admiral Stockdale wrote:

It's a legendary story.

Ole George is a legendary singer.