# Trolls R Us redux \[Now the argument clinic\]

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [June 27, 2020, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-redux-now-the-argument-clinic/913349 "2020-06-27T06:30:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-redux-now-the-argument-clinic/913349/3746 "2021-06-10T08:42:29Z")

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> [@Riemann](#):
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> Yeah, this got a bit bogged down. To be clear, it’s not like anyone doesn’t get why a company in principle might not want people sitting on display furniture. But it’s a bit odd for _outdoor_ furniture, which is designed to be weatherproof.

So apparently it is the outdoor furniture industry that is “overwhelmingly pro-Trump”, with “Asians…make(ing) a larger part…as business owners”?

> [@Revising an industry manual that has racist content](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revising-an-industry-manual-that-has-racist-content/939732):
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> For obvious reasons I must be vague about details but the story goes like this: In the late 90s and early 2000s a well respected estimator in our industry published a job costing manual. I met the guy and attended his classes, and have some of his media, and I’m a big fan. Most of his teachings IMO are very valuable to the industry. Sadly he passed away a few years ago. This winter an industry organization committee was commissioned, with his estates blessing, and I volunteered as a guest revi…

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