Friday, August 25, 2023

The Quality Guru (NOT) is now running for President

Perry Johnson is now running for President. Michigan businessman Perry Johnson, who has loaned his longshot campaign for president more than $8 million and in July offered donors a $10 gas card as a thank you for a $1 donation, has failed to qualify for Wednesday's first Republican presidential debate, officials said, despite his extraordinary efforts to do so. He says he will be on stage for the 2nd GOP Debate.

Johnson, a self-described “quality guru” who made millions as a consultant on quality control standards, has so far loaned his presidential campaign more than $8 million.

Johnson spent more than $7 million of his own money on a run for Michigan governor last year only to be disqualified before the primary election after signature collectors his campaign and other campaigns hired presented fraudulent signatures.

What follows are posts from 2022:

Being a student of Quality Management, Process and Systems since 1978 I was surprised at the Super Bowl ad that introduced Perry Johnson as a candidate for Michigan Governor. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/27/republican-businessman-perry-johnson-joining-race-michigan-governor/9241033002/

The ad specifies Mr. Johnson as a Quality Guru. Mr. Johnson is best known for his work on the ISO 9000 Standards.

In 1994, I read his initial book on ISO 9000: Meeting the International Standards. I actually was certified as an ISO 9000 auditor back in the day of the 1980s and 1990s when I was certified in just about every Quality System that was known. I have written on this subject over the years and many posts are included in this Blog. http://qualityg.blogspot.com/search?q=iso+9000.

I will watch Mr. Johnson's candidacy with interest. I take the meaning (Title) of Quality Guru very seriously and it is usually bestowed upon someone who is a legend in their field and the title given by others. 

https://www.bizmanualz.com/improve-quality/who-are-the-top-quality-gurus.html

https://www.encyclopedia.com/management/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/quality-gurus

I could supply list after list and the same names will appear as being known as a true Quality Guru. Interestingly, I have read, witnessed and studied every name on these lists, and I have never once seen or heard any of them call themselves a Guru. In fact, most were very humble.

 The only name I would add that is not on many lists is Dr. Russel. Ackoff. https://management.curiouscat.net/articles/955-Interview-of-and-by-Dr-Ackoff-and-Dr-Deming

Sorry - I do not see Mr. Johnson's name on any of the lists.

Updated March 16, 2022

https://www.theballengerreport.com/whos-ahead-whos-a-flop-mirs-michigan-poll-tells-all/

Updated June 12, 2022, Quality 101 - Preventive Maintenance (PM)

It seems preventive maintenance (PM) was not part of Perry Johnson's campaign strategy. Basically, a sound "Quality" PM system must take in to account every step of the planning process from beginning to end to make sure all interdependent pasts are controlled and identified for possible problems or breakdowns.

A Republican candidate for Michigan governor lost a bid to get on the Aug. 2 primary ballot Wednesday in the first key court decision since election officials found campaign petitions rife with fraudulent signatures.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/perry-johnson-gop-candidate-for-michigan-governor-loses-key-ballot-ruling

Updated July 23, 2022 - Now What?

Perry Johnson is undecided about continuing as a write-in candidate after the courts refuse to let his name on the ballot. Wow! What a "Process" Breakdown. A "Systemic" Nightmare for a quality professional.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/perry-johnson-undecided-on-launching-write-in-campaign-for-governor-after-signature-snafu

Now What? - PUNT.... this game is over.

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Trump and Biden - Take Your Documents, Tapes, Indictments and BS and GO HOME!

 

Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump - If you truly love the country just take your documents, tapes, indictments, kids and BS and go HOME!
  • Most adult Americans don't want to see neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump on the ballot in 2024.

I don't care about the Polls who says who will beat who. Who even answers these questions anymore? The only Poll that should matter is the one that says the majority of Americans don't want Trump or Biden in 2024.

You have had your time and if either one of you are elected you will be a Lame Duck. It is going to take the next elected president at least eight years to correct the mess you both have created.

My informal poll of 30 people tells me that no one wants Biden and four want Trump. We don't care about your corruptions or your egos. We care about our families, the economy and safety. When I'm at the gym and when your picture appears on the TV screens everyone moans, and I say NEXT!

Do us all a favor and enjoy the rest of your lives with your families and let someone new take the reins. Please just fly off into the sunset to one of your "many" homes.

Congress/Senate - Start doing the job of serving the American people and your country - NOT your political party. Hopefully, many of you will be sent home too if you don't serve your constituents, regardless of Party.