(December 17, 2014 at 6:09 pm)Minimalist Wrote:(December 17, 2014 at 5:54 pm)DeistPaladin Wrote: But does a preacher have the moral fiber and honesty necessary to take that ethical step up in becoming a used car salesman?
At least the product, however deceptively described when it's sold, is real.
Even H.L. Mencken gave them the benefit of that doubt.
Quote:Deep within the heart of every evangelist lies the wreck of a car salesman.
— H L Mencken,
Whom am I to quibble?
My father in law was once a used car salesman. He could tell me about all the sleazy tricks of the trade. However, never once did he sell a car that was promised to be delivered only after the buyer died.
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