[Icemaster]

Couldnt care less about your version of a political argument, I dont' care one whit whether you or Joe are politically accurate or whose party is better - it don't matter to me.

In this case:

Perception - Shaun welched on a bet = Shaun is untrustworthy and lacks integrity & honor.

Reality - Anyone considering doing business with Shaun (professionally or personally) thinks twice. Or thrice.

Did you think about that little wild card vis-a-vis your start-up venture? Things have a way of boomeranging back at one I've learned.