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On Aug 20 03:45 PM JamesPS wrote:

> I'm excited about the potential of the announcments, but I'm thinking
> that the number of iPhone Owners without Sirius or XM already in
> their car is limited. In other words, If you are paying out for an
> iPhone, you probably drive a relativly new car with Sirius XM already
> in it.
>
> What I am excited about is the possibiilty that that will announce
> a pure Sirius XM boombox. One that doesn't require a plug in receiver.
> I mean a pure and simple Sirius XM boom box!
>
> I'd also like to see a portable SiriusXM Assessory, so I could take
> an iphone into a basesball stadium and listed to MLB when not in
> my car.]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:50:11 -0400

On Aug 20 03:45 PM JamesPS wrote:

> I'm excited about the potential of the announcments, but I'm thinking
> that the number of iPhone Owners without Sirius or XM already in
> their car is limited. In other words, If you are paying out for an
> iPhone, you probably drive a relativly new car with Sirius XM already
> in it.
>
> What I am excited about is the possibiilty that that will announce
> a pure Sirius XM boombox. One that doesn't require a plug in receiver.
> I mean a pure and simple Sirius XM boom box!
>
> I'd also like to see a portable SiriusXM Assessory, so I could take
> an iphone into a basesball stadium and listed to MLB when not in
> my car.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/144433-new-sirius-revenue-sources?source=feed#comment-556428 556428
Most people, including myself, have little understanding of how and if WIFI will work consistently and efficiently or if Satellites and Wifi can interface with each other.

Regarding the marketing of the IPhone applications-------Dustin Hermes makes some excellent points. One step at a time .

To this I would ad for consideration that personalities wax and wain in the entertainment and political fields-----Stern has been the key personality responsible for Siri's present day sucess. Eventually there will be a new personality or several as Stern becomes the gray eminence as is beginning to happen with the late night television shows.







On Jun 21 12:10 PM winindthedust wrote:

> All true- but they would do well to provide some competition to "ubiquitous
> wifi" first, by providing "ubiquitous satellite internet" first.
> This is in their best interests. Make a mobile sat internet device
> that connects to the iPhone. Allow it to tether. Allow it broadcast
> a personal wifi hotspot.
>
> In the end, you are correct, but providing this service will help
> get us/them get there faster, and make use of those satellites while
> they have them. And who knows, maybe it will be profitable and win
> out as part of the global wifi initiative?]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:45:26 -0400
Most people, including myself, have little understanding of how and if WIFI will work consistently and efficiently or if Satellites and Wifi can interface with each other.

Regarding the marketing of the IPhone applications-------Dustin Hermes makes some excellent points. One step at a time .

To this I would ad for consideration that personalities wax and wain in the entertainment and political fields-----Stern has been the key personality responsible for Siri's present day sucess. Eventually there will be a new personality or several as Stern becomes the gray eminence as is beginning to happen with the late night television shows.







On Jun 21 12:10 PM winindthedust wrote:

> All true- but they would do well to provide some competition to "ubiquitous
> wifi" first, by providing "ubiquitous satellite internet" first.
> This is in their best interests. Make a mobile sat internet device
> that connects to the iPhone. Allow it to tether. Allow it broadcast
> a personal wifi hotspot.
>
> In the end, you are correct, but providing this service will help
> get us/them get there faster, and make use of those satellites while
> they have them. And who knows, maybe it will be profitable and win
> out as part of the global wifi initiative?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/143848-long-awaited-sirius-xm-iphone-app-available-sans-howard-stern?source=feed#comment-555767 555767
First they give you a little sampling by naming 3 stocks. Then the next is a full subscription for say 60 days------and yes you may cancel. Then the next is the year subscription-------all for the purpose of reading their analysis---their opinion--- right or wrong.

Siri is unique in this market----they don't need to give away the whole smear of stations as a sampling via the Apple application.

That's marketing, that's sampling the market------and yes I think SIRI/XM did it right. ]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:55:08 -0400
First they give you a little sampling by naming 3 stocks. Then the next is a full subscription for say 60 days------and yes you may cancel. Then the next is the year subscription-------all for the purpose of reading their analysis---their opinion--- right or wrong.

Siri is unique in this market----they don't need to give away the whole smear of stations as a sampling via the Apple application.

That's marketing, that's sampling the market------and yes I think SIRI/XM did it right. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/143342-time-for-sirius-action-as-stock-faces-removal-from-russell-indexes?source=feed#comment-555761 555761
Those folks simply will continue doing what they know to do best------reverse split and the vultures will descend to take the price of the stock back down.

How many times have I and we seen this happen with stocks with reverse splits.

I just finished going over the Russell 3,000---there is no need for Siri/XM to be on the Russell 3,000 and be one of simply a consumer discretionary stock amongst 3000 other stocks.

I don't view Siri/XM as a discretionary stock----it is after all the only American company with the capabilities that it has------why hide it under that title.

Call it what it is------a Satellite Communications Stock that just happens to be the leader in bringing live radio to the consumer from the sky.
]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:32:27 -0400
Those folks simply will continue doing what they know to do best------reverse split and the vultures will descend to take the price of the stock back down.

How many times have I and we seen this happen with stocks with reverse splits.

I just finished going over the Russell 3,000---there is no need for Siri/XM to be on the Russell 3,000 and be one of simply a consumer discretionary stock amongst 3000 other stocks.

I don't view Siri/XM as a discretionary stock----it is after all the only American company with the capabilities that it has------why hide it under that title.

Call it what it is------a Satellite Communications Stock that just happens to be the leader in bringing live radio to the consumer from the sky.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/138048-apple-s-3-0-update-is-a-sirius-game-changer?source=feed#comment-507326 507326
IPOD has been around for awhile-----why not keep options open for other combinations?




On May 17 12:18 PM iphonerulez wrote:

> But what makes this so special for Apple's iPhone? Sirius-XM could
> just as soon go with RIM and the BlackBerry and get better results
> since there are far more BlackBerrys on many more carriers. If that
> was the case, why not go with Nokia since they're they have the biggest
> global smartphone market share. Both RIM and Nokia would be willing
> to build special models that would boost the image of Sirius-XM and
> Apple would never go that far.
>
> So how is this just an exclusive for the iPhone? For all you know,
> Microsoft may buy out Sirius-XM and keep it all for itself to run
> on all WinMo devices and it's rumored Zune HD.
>
> I doubt if this is as big a win for the iPhone as you say it is.
> Any of the iPhone competitors can build a Sirius-XM app for their
> own respective platforms.]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:07:28 -0400
IPOD has been around for awhile-----why not keep options open for other combinations?




On May 17 12:18 PM iphonerulez wrote:

> But what makes this so special for Apple's iPhone? Sirius-XM could
> just as soon go with RIM and the BlackBerry and get better results
> since there are far more BlackBerrys on many more carriers. If that
> was the case, why not go with Nokia since they're they have the biggest
> global smartphone market share. Both RIM and Nokia would be willing
> to build special models that would boost the image of Sirius-XM and
> Apple would never go that far.
>
> So how is this just an exclusive for the iPhone? For all you know,
> Microsoft may buy out Sirius-XM and keep it all for itself to run
> on all WinMo devices and it's rumored Zune HD.
>
> I doubt if this is as big a win for the iPhone as you say it is.
> Any of the iPhone competitors can build a Sirius-XM app for their
> own respective platforms.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136393-serious-subscriber-decline-bodes-ill-for-sirius-xm?source=feed#comment-497299 497299
I invite you to look at the caption you used for your writing and then to read the paragraph that you wrote.

"Serious Subscriber Decline Bodes Ill for Sirius XM 85 comments"

"The company, the result of a merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Holdings last July, has been struggling. And Thursday morning's quarterly results were worse than expected. Sirius XM finished the third quarter with 18.6 million subscribers, and while that's an increase of 3.5 percent from last year, it's also down by 400,000 from just three months earlier."

The company finished the 3rd Quarter with 18.6 million subscribers which is a "3.5 percent increase in 1 years time" in subscribers----this is an "increase "

Now, note that the decline in subscribers in percentage is ------ 400,000 divided by 18,600,000 Million and is equal to just 0. 021% of the annual total of 3.5 percent increase in a year's time.

Is that really a "serious decline in number of subscribers"?

Please go back and consider your use of the word "Serious"-----is it accurate to call this a "Serious" decline. I think not.

This is hyberbole and appears to have been used to have a catchy headline for your article.

You are young and have a future--------don't fall into the trap of sensational journalistic headlines which is what you used either knowingly or unknowingly for the purpose of attracting attention to your articles for whatever purpose you intend.
]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 00:49:40 -0400
I invite you to look at the caption you used for your writing and then to read the paragraph that you wrote.

"Serious Subscriber Decline Bodes Ill for Sirius XM 85 comments"

"The company, the result of a merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Holdings last July, has been struggling. And Thursday morning's quarterly results were worse than expected. Sirius XM finished the third quarter with 18.6 million subscribers, and while that's an increase of 3.5 percent from last year, it's also down by 400,000 from just three months earlier."

The company finished the 3rd Quarter with 18.6 million subscribers which is a "3.5 percent increase in 1 years time" in subscribers----this is an "increase "

Now, note that the decline in subscribers in percentage is ------ 400,000 divided by 18,600,000 Million and is equal to just 0. 021% of the annual total of 3.5 percent increase in a year's time.

Is that really a "serious decline in number of subscribers"?

Please go back and consider your use of the word "Serious"-----is it accurate to call this a "Serious" decline. I think not.

This is hyberbole and appears to have been used to have a catchy headline for your article.

You are young and have a future--------don't fall into the trap of sensational journalistic headlines which is what you used either knowingly or unknowingly for the purpose of attracting attention to your articles for whatever purpose you intend.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136351-sirius-investors-should-note-liberty-media-s-conference-call-friday?source=feed#comment-496860 496860
Why are you advocating selling. And why should I do what you say.

I checked in on this board to see what Tyler had to say ----and here you are again saying, sel, sell, sell.

Thanks-----please state your reasons clearly.


On May 08 03:52 PM wholesalecd wrote:

> This is just the beginning for several days to the downside. I would
> sell now and get back in at .25 to .30.
>
> JAY BOY BILLY]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 13:52:05 -0400
Why are you advocating selling. And why should I do what you say.

I checked in on this board to see what Tyler had to say ----and here you are again saying, sel, sell, sell.

Thanks-----please state your reasons clearly.


On May 08 03:52 PM wholesalecd wrote:

> This is just the beginning for several days to the downside. I would
> sell now and get back in at .25 to .30.
>
> JAY BOY BILLY]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136393-serious-subscriber-decline-bodes-ill-for-sirius-xm?source=feed#comment-496768 496768
Siri/XM is an innovative American company and the only innovative company in America at this time----taking communications to the skies.

I haven't had a chance to read the full article----will be back later to read and assess why the author is so negative in titling her writing.------and comment further.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 12:11:04 -0400
Siri/XM is an innovative American company and the only innovative company in America at this time----taking communications to the skies.

I haven't had a chance to read the full article----will be back later to read and assess why the author is so negative in titling her writing.------and comment further.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/134266-is-sirius-up-for-sale?source=feed#comment-484279 484279
While May 11th is the magical date of record for stockholders to receive these rights, what isn't clear to this writer is whether or not any stock bought on let's say-----May 12th or after will receive the rights. (

Another way of utilizing rights and warrants is for them to trade on the public market as a company's stock price increases and utilized as a vehicle for raising funds.

When a company needs funds but doesn't want to be beholden to a creditor this is a great way to go----I would seriously encourage the BOD of Siri/xm to consider this use of rights and warrants also.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:03:45 -0400
While May 11th is the magical date of record for stockholders to receive these rights, what isn't clear to this writer is whether or not any stock bought on let's say-----May 12th or after will receive the rights. (

Another way of utilizing rights and warrants is for them to trade on the public market as a company's stock price increases and utilized as a vehicle for raising funds.

When a company needs funds but doesn't want to be beholden to a creditor this is a great way to go----I would seriously encourage the BOD of Siri/xm to consider this use of rights and warrants also.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52139-merrill-countrywide-and-lehman-added-to-litigation-scorecard?source=feed#comment-454081 454081
$125,000,000 has been sitting receiving 6% interest theoretically, since 2006 with the funds not distributed by Merrill Lynch LItigation Settlement with phone number 1-888-217-2225------until recent months phone calls were answered by a live person. Now the calls are automated.

Funds were said to be distributed in the last quarter of 2008 or in the 1st quarter of 09.

Still no funds coming but being held, theoretically, in escrow awaiting for someone to mail checks.

Well, within all of this time-----I could have put some calculators on the kitchen table and brought in some women friends to calculate and make the distributions all within a months time.

So why are the funds not being distributed??? Seems the stockholders who cared enough to fill in the forms and get them in in a timely manner, diserve some answers.

Merrill is now gone-----------so who has our money now? (A pittance in a class action that will not replace the losses investors incurred due to analysis misguidance.)]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:25:14 -0400
$125,000,000 has been sitting receiving 6% interest theoretically, since 2006 with the funds not distributed by Merrill Lynch LItigation Settlement with phone number 1-888-217-2225------until recent months phone calls were answered by a live person. Now the calls are automated.

Funds were said to be distributed in the last quarter of 2008 or in the 1st quarter of 09.

Still no funds coming but being held, theoretically, in escrow awaiting for someone to mail checks.

Well, within all of this time-----I could have put some calculators on the kitchen table and brought in some women friends to calculate and make the distributions all within a months time.

So why are the funds not being distributed??? Seems the stockholders who cared enough to fill in the forms and get them in in a timely manner, diserve some answers.

Merrill is now gone-----------so who has our money now? (A pittance in a class action that will not replace the losses investors incurred due to analysis misguidance.)]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/128309-cheap-stocks-aren-t-always-bargains-barron-s?source=feed#comment-444752 444752
Having been through several major corrections, I find that one buys when nobody wants them----many of these under $5.00 stocks are just that.

While people ultimately lost $ in MCI-Worldcom when it crashed as MCI from $12.00 to about $1.00 a share----it was a buy------in the 1970's. Anybody who read Popular Science and had the guts to buy did well-----as Popular Science was where the technical info was about the telephone monopoly that was about to be broken up.

In addition to saying that cheap stocks are not always bargains as the author writes--------higher priced stocks may be overpriced and also not bargains.

Exercise your due diligence-----
]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:26:43 -0400
Having been through several major corrections, I find that one buys when nobody wants them----many of these under $5.00 stocks are just that.

While people ultimately lost $ in MCI-Worldcom when it crashed as MCI from $12.00 to about $1.00 a share----it was a buy------in the 1970's. Anybody who read Popular Science and had the guts to buy did well-----as Popular Science was where the technical info was about the telephone monopoly that was about to be broken up.

In addition to saying that cheap stocks are not always bargains as the author writes--------higher priced stocks may be overpriced and also not bargains.

Exercise your due diligence-----
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/126345-sirius-xms-british-invasion?source=feed#comment-430710 430710 "Yesterday was an interesting day for those invested in Sirius XM (SIRI). The stock began an amazing upswing which was met with some resistance following a Washington Post article that was written by an outfit called PaidContent.org. My initial reaction was to question who might have paid for such content to be published at that moment and I decided to look into it."

Thanks for helping us stay informed.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:20:17 -0400 "Yesterday was an interesting day for those invested in Sirius XM (SIRI). The stock began an amazing upswing which was met with some resistance following a Washington Post article that was written by an outfit called PaidContent.org. My initial reaction was to question who might have paid for such content to be published at that moment and I decided to look into it."

Thanks for helping us stay informed.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/126348-sirius-rbc-urges-investors-to-remain-on-sidelines-following-latest-earnings?source=feed#comment-430507 430507
The article indicates the number of subscriptions was lower than expected--------not surprising-------it's just now becoming spring and summer when people will be looking at the new offerings in autos which is a big part of Sirius market.

What will happen with Sirius I do not know-----one thing I do know is what a great market technician told me-----you buy when there is blood in the streets (figuratively speaking) ----------long term investors have been bloodied in this stock and numerous other stocks.

IMHO a lot of people have an unknown interest in bashing Sirius/XM-------the former founder, how many years ago?, obviously has a reason to not support the company as indicated in his/her article.

Personally I'll bet on Mel and Malone.



]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:34:52 -0400
The article indicates the number of subscriptions was lower than expected--------not surprising-------it's just now becoming spring and summer when people will be looking at the new offerings in autos which is a big part of Sirius market.

What will happen with Sirius I do not know-----one thing I do know is what a great market technician told me-----you buy when there is blood in the streets (figuratively speaking) ----------long term investors have been bloodied in this stock and numerous other stocks.

IMHO a lot of people have an unknown interest in bashing Sirius/XM-------the former founder, how many years ago?, obviously has a reason to not support the company as indicated in his/her article.

Personally I'll bet on Mel and Malone.



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125045-barrington-sees-elements-of-good-news-and-bad-news-for-sirius?source=feed#comment-421327 421327 Considering the past two years with the merger, I am amazed that the loss estimates are not greater.

With the negative remarks and writing that has surrounded the merged company. I fully expected disastrous losses. Not so----these losses are not the losses of several dollars per share that one often sees with companies headed for bankruptcy.

The one negative is the 15% interest rate-----I would like to see Sirs/XM and Malone rework this rate.

As Barrington Research noted
/
"SIRI plans to release Q4/08 and full-year 2008 earnings results on March 17, 2009, with a conference call to be webcast at 7:00 a.m. CDT. Our EPS estimates are for a loss per share of $(0.06) for the quarter and $(0.23) for the year. Consensus estimates are $(0.07) and $(0.30) for the same periods, respectively-----"

Whatever the loss I expect it will be received negatively by the analysts and press as they parse every penny---rather than focus on the favorable aspect of it not being greater.

Let the investors, traders and market decide----not the press and analysts.

Tyler, thanks for posting the info reg. Barrington's opinion.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:49:16 -0400 Considering the past two years with the merger, I am amazed that the loss estimates are not greater.

With the negative remarks and writing that has surrounded the merged company. I fully expected disastrous losses. Not so----these losses are not the losses of several dollars per share that one often sees with companies headed for bankruptcy.

The one negative is the 15% interest rate-----I would like to see Sirs/XM and Malone rework this rate.

As Barrington Research noted
/
"SIRI plans to release Q4/08 and full-year 2008 earnings results on March 17, 2009, with a conference call to be webcast at 7:00 a.m. CDT. Our EPS estimates are for a loss per share of $(0.06) for the quarter and $(0.23) for the year. Consensus estimates are $(0.07) and $(0.30) for the same periods, respectively-----"

Whatever the loss I expect it will be received negatively by the analysts and press as they parse every penny---rather than focus on the favorable aspect of it not being greater.

Let the investors, traders and market decide----not the press and analysts.

Tyler, thanks for posting the info reg. Barrington's opinion.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/122221-sirius-xm-media-s-fear-mongering-has-gone-on-long-enough?source=feed#comment-401484 401484
Those who bash or pump Sirus/Xm in the media have an interest in doing so-----is it about competition and control. Do the main stream media bashers want to control Sirius/XM, the new voice of Americans that embraces free speech.

Well go back to the FCC hearings----we all know the story------and those players haven't disappeared. Due to those delayed hearings after DOJ approved the merger the merger was delayed for virtually no reason.

Now that the merger is over, the debt is being paid the the new company, Sirius/XM is a desirable entity.

In fact the new company is a challenge to mainstream media as it takes the conversation to the skies via Satellites.

This is both the old and the new frontier and those who bash in and out of the media know it.

Sirius/Xm investors via commonshares and bonds know that also----that's why we all invested in this company.

There is another entity that is very aware of the value of the new company---------those who politically wish to control the airwaves. While the Motley Fool guys raised the issue and then negated it, I would caution that is not a issue to be taken lightly.

The time to oppose that issue is now-----if you are concerned about Nationalization of this company or any company then start your phone calls now opposing the Naitonalization of this company and other companies.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:20:02 -0500
Those who bash or pump Sirus/Xm in the media have an interest in doing so-----is it about competition and control. Do the main stream media bashers want to control Sirius/XM, the new voice of Americans that embraces free speech.

Well go back to the FCC hearings----we all know the story------and those players haven't disappeared. Due to those delayed hearings after DOJ approved the merger the merger was delayed for virtually no reason.

Now that the merger is over, the debt is being paid the the new company, Sirius/XM is a desirable entity.

In fact the new company is a challenge to mainstream media as it takes the conversation to the skies via Satellites.

This is both the old and the new frontier and those who bash in and out of the media know it.

Sirius/Xm investors via commonshares and bonds know that also----that's why we all invested in this company.

There is another entity that is very aware of the value of the new company---------those who politically wish to control the airwaves. While the Motley Fool guys raised the issue and then negated it, I would caution that is not a issue to be taken lightly.

The time to oppose that issue is now-----if you are concerned about Nationalization of this company or any company then start your phone calls now opposing the Naitonalization of this company and other companies.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120682-tuesday-trading-may-bring-new-life-to-sirius?source=feed#comment-389936 389936
For many reasons the merger was delayed----read my previous posts and you'll understand what shareholders were able to glean during the days of merger talks.-----as well as the posts of the others from the early days of merger talk.

What I would ask of Mr. Karmazin and of Mr. Malone is that they not take the road of least resistance which would be chapter 11 voluntary Bankruptcy. While it clears debt----it also leads to lawsuits that will last for years--------and I do mean years.

I would ask that they take the high road and the road less traveled by companies seeking to avoid debts and obligations------work to make the company solvent and profitable.

There is another option that I suggest that both consider-----going directly to the Sirius/XM common shareholders. There are many creative ways to solve the paying off of debt.

1.. Provide an incentive to the Common Shareholders issue and attach rights or warrants to the commonstock to trade either with the stock or to trade separately.

2. A Sirius XM---Radio Marathon/Auction to raise dollars to cover the debt to keep the music, shows and freedom of speech flowing. There are many ways to set this up-------it's done legally all of the time for charities and non-charities such as politics.

Just a few ideas that can be made to work.

Incidentally, Tyler thanks for starting this message board----it has been a gathering point for many intelligent and knowledgeable people.]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:45:28 -0500
For many reasons the merger was delayed----read my previous posts and you'll understand what shareholders were able to glean during the days of merger talks.-----as well as the posts of the others from the early days of merger talk.

What I would ask of Mr. Karmazin and of Mr. Malone is that they not take the road of least resistance which would be chapter 11 voluntary Bankruptcy. While it clears debt----it also leads to lawsuits that will last for years--------and I do mean years.

I would ask that they take the high road and the road less traveled by companies seeking to avoid debts and obligations------work to make the company solvent and profitable.

There is another option that I suggest that both consider-----going directly to the Sirius/XM common shareholders. There are many creative ways to solve the paying off of debt.

1.. Provide an incentive to the Common Shareholders issue and attach rights or warrants to the commonstock to trade either with the stock or to trade separately.

2. A Sirius XM---Radio Marathon/Auction to raise dollars to cover the debt to keep the music, shows and freedom of speech flowing. There are many ways to set this up-------it's done legally all of the time for charities and non-charities such as politics.

Just a few ideas that can be made to work.

Incidentally, Tyler thanks for starting this message board----it has been a gathering point for many intelligent and knowledgeable people.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/97639-analysts-on-sirius-merrill-goldman-see-gloom-barclays-sees-upside?source=feed#comment-268529 268529
We gave time that no one could afford to pay us as advocates for the merger-----doing research on the nefarious characters working to stop the merger.

Everyone here knows the 2 year story.

It is reprehensible and perhaps even criminal what Goldman and Wienkes did to this company.

Now they come out with recommendations to allow them to do what ever it is they will do with Sirius now a penny stock.

Pox on their houses.]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:10:35 -0400
We gave time that no one could afford to pay us as advocates for the merger-----doing research on the nefarious characters working to stop the merger.

Everyone here knows the 2 year story.

It is reprehensible and perhaps even criminal what Goldman and Wienkes did to this company.

Now they come out with recommendations to allow them to do what ever it is they will do with Sirius now a penny stock.

Pox on their houses.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/88237-sirius-xm-radio-may-be-considering-reverse-split-so-what?source=feed#comment-221318 221318
I don't buy the argument that a reverse split will make it more attractive--------just look at the daily volume---in the millions everyday.

Agree with Radio 101, increase the price via a reverse split and the hedge funds and short sellers will attack at the earliest possible moment.

Give us protection against the shorts and naked short sellers and sure I would go for a reverse split-----but not without protection from these vultures.
]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:17:51 -0400
I don't buy the argument that a reverse split will make it more attractive--------just look at the daily volume---in the millions everyday.

Agree with Radio 101, increase the price via a reverse split and the hedge funds and short sellers will attack at the earliest possible moment.

Give us protection against the shorts and naked short sellers and sure I would go for a reverse split-----but not without protection from these vultures.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87870-sirius-xm-complete-merger-investors-still-blue?source=feed#comment-218519 218519
The merger is done----hallelujah---n... lets see what Mel and others have in mind. Think the company needs breathing room------just think if anyone here had been dealing with this merger for 18 months at the corporate level-----kind of like the lull after the storm.

XMSR stock was exchanged today for SIRI

Long Siri ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:43:37 -0400
The merger is done----hallelujah---n... lets see what Mel and others have in mind. Think the company needs breathing room------just think if anyone here had been dealing with this merger for 18 months at the corporate level-----kind of like the lull after the storm.

XMSR stock was exchanged today for SIRI

Long Siri ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87335-sirius-xm-a-true-merger-of-equals?source=feed#comment-216812 216812
Too bad that this debt could not have been eliminated another way before the merger. However, that's the way it is.

Looking forward to the new ticker symbol-----anyone know for a fact what it will be?
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Too bad that this debt could not have been eliminated another way before the merger. However, that's the way it is.

Looking forward to the new ticker symbol-----anyone know for a fact what it will be?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85645-fcc-commissioner-adelstein-puts-forth-radio-merger-offer?source=feed#comment-209211 209211
I did garble that name----what's his name? lol

Okay so it is Adelstein: With name corrected, I repeat.


"Adelstein's proposals are unacceptable. He's coming in with a worse proposal than Georgetown Partners wanted in the fall of 2007.

This is politics. Adelstein is kiting the percentage of the spectrum, to 25% of the spectrum likely hoping that Siri/XM will go for the 20% that Georgetown wants.

He wants to fix the prices for 6 years. This is foolish. The economy has cycles just as businesses have cycles.

This is a business decision that belongs to the merged companies not to the FCC.

Adelstein is overstepping his bounds-----its rather simple either vote for the merger or vote no. The DOJ has said not a monopoly.

Siri and XM should not fall for this gambit."


]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:08:53 -0400
I did garble that name----what's his name? lol

Okay so it is Adelstein: With name corrected, I repeat.


"Adelstein's proposals are unacceptable. He's coming in with a worse proposal than Georgetown Partners wanted in the fall of 2007.

This is politics. Adelstein is kiting the percentage of the spectrum, to 25% of the spectrum likely hoping that Siri/XM will go for the 20% that Georgetown wants.

He wants to fix the prices for 6 years. This is foolish. The economy has cycles just as businesses have cycles.

This is a business decision that belongs to the merged companies not to the FCC.

Adelstein is overstepping his bounds-----its rather simple either vote for the merger or vote no. The DOJ has said not a monopoly.

Siri and XM should not fall for this gambit."


]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85709-sirius-and-xmsr-s-six-year-prison-sentence?source=feed#comment-209169 209169
First, if you read my other posts you will see thIat I consider the demand by Georgetown Partners and now Edelstein as a shakedown by the good ole boys.

They didn't create this state of the art satellite system, but now want to stipulate the conditions under which it can operate and abscond with a portion of the company in the name of public interest and diversity.

This is nonsense.

What is in the public interest? The public interest is getting this merger approved without the conditions being demanded by Edelstein and others..

If Tate is as smart as I believe, she is not going to vote no on the merger that will give us, America, this premier system.

I would encourage Commissioner Tate to approve the merger and let the shakedown artist stew.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:07:44 -0400
First, if you read my other posts you will see thIat I consider the demand by Georgetown Partners and now Edelstein as a shakedown by the good ole boys.

They didn't create this state of the art satellite system, but now want to stipulate the conditions under which it can operate and abscond with a portion of the company in the name of public interest and diversity.

This is nonsense.

What is in the public interest? The public interest is getting this merger approved without the conditions being demanded by Edelstein and others..

If Tate is as smart as I believe, she is not going to vote no on the merger that will give us, America, this premier system.

I would encourage Commissioner Tate to approve the merger and let the shakedown artist stew.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85645-fcc-commissioner-adelstein-puts-forth-radio-merger-offer?source=feed#comment-209137 209137
This is politics. Edelman is kiting the percentage of the spectrum, to 25% of the spectrum likely hoping that Siri/XM will go for the 20% that Georgetown wants.

He wants to fix the prices for 6 years. This is foolish. The economy has cycles just as businesses have cycles.

This is a business decision that belongs to the merged companies not to the FCC.

Edelman is overstepping his bounds-----its rather simple either vote for the merger or vote no. The DOJ has said not a monopoly.

Siri and XM should not fall for this gambit.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:11:51 -0400
This is politics. Edelman is kiting the percentage of the spectrum, to 25% of the spectrum likely hoping that Siri/XM will go for the 20% that Georgetown wants.

He wants to fix the prices for 6 years. This is foolish. The economy has cycles just as businesses have cycles.

This is a business decision that belongs to the merged companies not to the FCC.

Edelman is overstepping his bounds-----its rather simple either vote for the merger or vote no. The DOJ has said not a monopoly.

Siri and XM should not fall for this gambit.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83804-georgetown-partners-latest-radio-proposal-raises-many-questions?source=feed#comment-202309 202309
Tyler, have you ever consider sending a link to Seeking Alpha to the FCC----I am not convinced they even begin to understand what the real people who are investors and subscribers to Siri/Xm think about this merger.

20,000,000 subscribers to XM and Siri combined---impressive.]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:21:04 -0400
Tyler, have you ever consider sending a link to Seeking Alpha to the FCC----I am not convinced they even begin to understand what the real people who are investors and subscribers to Siri/Xm think about this merger.

20,000,000 subscribers to XM and Siri combined---impressive.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83804-georgetown-partners-latest-radio-proposal-raises-many-questions?source=feed#comment-202298 202298
This has imo been a shakedown of Siri and XM , their customers and stockholders ---- In this shakedown, there are no physical weapons, they just use the government and courts---it's like an ongoing filibuster in Congress with no end in sight.

It's like the child who cries and cries until you acquiesce and give them what they demand.

Do a little corporate research into similar shake downs---Toyota being one of the more notable.

The FCC needs to tell Georgetown and their buddies to take a walk.


]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:16:21 -0400
This has imo been a shakedown of Siri and XM , their customers and stockholders ---- In this shakedown, there are no physical weapons, they just use the government and courts---it's like an ongoing filibuster in Congress with no end in sight.

It's like the child who cries and cries until you acquiesce and give them what they demand.

Do a little corporate research into similar shake downs---Toyota being one of the more notable.

The FCC needs to tell Georgetown and their buddies to take a walk.


]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83124-goldman-s-sirius-call-solid-thesis-poor-timing?source=feed#comment-195658 195658
May I suggest a little humility.

A little humility goes a long way----

Quite frankly, ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:35:11 -0400
May I suggest a little humility.

A little humility goes a long way----

Quite frankly, ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82804-sirius-xm-combination-a-future-microsoft-acquisition?source=feed#comment-193697 193697 Everytime that a question of who should buy whom comes up-----three or four names pop up---i.e. Microsoft and Google being two.

Assuming the merger happens SIRI/XM should expand their own markets------Siri already services Canada and soon Puerto Rico with merger approvala----why not become the commercial Voice of America -----its Sirius with all of the programs it currently has.

Name identification is high, programming good, satellites in the sky-----nothing wrong with some partnerships here and there but a takeover by one of the well knowns such as Microsoft or Google would destroy it' s uniqueness.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:56:03 -0400 Everytime that a question of who should buy whom comes up-----three or four names pop up---i.e. Microsoft and Google being two.

Assuming the merger happens SIRI/XM should expand their own markets------Siri already services Canada and soon Puerto Rico with merger approvala----why not become the commercial Voice of America -----its Sirius with all of the programs it currently has.

Name identification is high, programming good, satellites in the sky-----nothing wrong with some partnerships here and there but a takeover by one of the well knowns such as Microsoft or Google would destroy it' s uniqueness.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82457-sirius-satellite-radio-is-seriously-undervalued?source=feed#comment-192917 192917
Numbers can lie and are often used to create lies by analysts--------number... are suppositions and opinions. Expected earnings get raised and lowered on a whim-----its all a game and one that few investors win------what seems today is not tomorrow.


"If the upside is so far above $3 per share, as you claim in your piece, then please quantify your statement. Rhetoric is cheap, but numbers drive value. Let's hear a dollar figure. Where is the ceiling? Tell us how you arrive at it-----"

Siri/Xm are in a period when some of the paid analysts are against them-------perhaps paid anlayst Mr. Winkie of Goldman will have a new vision next week-----will Mr. Winkie give the signal to rally or will Mr. Winkie say sell. Stay tuned.



]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:44:23 -0400
Numbers can lie and are often used to create lies by analysts--------number... are suppositions and opinions. Expected earnings get raised and lowered on a whim-----its all a game and one that few investors win------what seems today is not tomorrow.


"If the upside is so far above $3 per share, as you claim in your piece, then please quantify your statement. Rhetoric is cheap, but numbers drive value. Let's hear a dollar figure. Where is the ceiling? Tell us how you arrive at it-----"

Siri/Xm are in a period when some of the paid analysts are against them-------perhaps paid anlayst Mr. Winkie of Goldman will have a new vision next week-----will Mr. Winkie give the signal to rally or will Mr. Winkie say sell. Stay tuned.



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82565-where-8217-s-the-bottom-for-satellite-radio-stocks?source=feed#comment-192910 192910
Instead this board is like a wake---thanks to the following and others not named:

1. Goldman Sacs and Winkie

2.. Georgetown Partners and Mr. Jackson

3. NAB

4. Other lobbying groups against the merger

5. Congressman who delayed the process with opinions that belong to the FCC to make and not to Congress as it is only the DOJ and FCC that have a vote on the merger

6. Hedge funds and short sellers

7. An FCC that did not take a firm stand from day one by establisihing a deadline for making a final decision and staying with it.
Just as when Rome burned Nero fiddled---- the FCC bowed to all of the naysayers and oh so politically correct factions as the stock collapsed.

FWIW forget the chat boards; demand quarterly and annual reports from the companies you invest in and not on the internet and do your own analysis whether it be technical or fundmental.
Roxieanne






]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:09:25 -0400
Instead this board is like a wake---thanks to the following and others not named:

1. Goldman Sacs and Winkie

2.. Georgetown Partners and Mr. Jackson

3. NAB

4. Other lobbying groups against the merger

5. Congressman who delayed the process with opinions that belong to the FCC to make and not to Congress as it is only the DOJ and FCC that have a vote on the merger

6. Hedge funds and short sellers

7. An FCC that did not take a firm stand from day one by establisihing a deadline for making a final decision and staying with it.
Just as when Rome burned Nero fiddled---- the FCC bowed to all of the naysayers and oh so politically correct factions as the stock collapsed.

FWIW forget the chat boards; demand quarterly and annual reports from the companies you invest in and not on the internet and do your own analysis whether it be technical or fundmental.
Roxieanne






]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82203-cowen-slams-goldman-on-radio-stocks-analysis?source=feed#comment-191423 191423
Siri stock could be 10 cents and the number of shares given to XM holders would still be 4.6 Siri shares for 1 XM share. (Note, I am not saying it is going to 10cents.)

The value of the stock both before the merger and after the merger is determined by the merger.

This was pointed out by COS 1000 in a previous message.

From Cos 1000

The number of shares to be exchanged is fixed.

XM holders get 4.6 shares of the new company---SIRI.

"As Cos 1000 wrote

GABES....for every share of XM stock, Sirius will pay 4.6 shares of SIRI stock. It's a 100% stock transaction. Mel Karmazin can't defend the stock fully until the FCC removes the licensing road blocks. That's why the companies stopped giving guidance. All guidance would be as stand alone companies, as they are now. Any defense of post merger operations and profitability would be foolish at this time."

What I don't understand is how the merger company will value the new stock---is there an SEC document on this valuation? Is the new valuation tied to price at the time of the merger or is the new valuation simply a parvalue such as $.01.

That doesn't matter---------hower"]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:25:06 -0400
Siri stock could be 10 cents and the number of shares given to XM holders would still be 4.6 Siri shares for 1 XM share. (Note, I am not saying it is going to 10cents.)

The value of the stock both before the merger and after the merger is determined by the merger.

This was pointed out by COS 1000 in a previous message.

From Cos 1000

The number of shares to be exchanged is fixed.

XM holders get 4.6 shares of the new company---SIRI.

"As Cos 1000 wrote

GABES....for every share of XM stock, Sirius will pay 4.6 shares of SIRI stock. It's a 100% stock transaction. Mel Karmazin can't defend the stock fully until the FCC removes the licensing road blocks. That's why the companies stopped giving guidance. All guidance would be as stand alone companies, as they are now. Any defense of post merger operations and profitability would be foolish at this time."

What I don't understand is how the merger company will value the new stock---is there an SEC document on this valuation? Is the new valuation tied to price at the time of the merger or is the new valuation simply a parvalue such as $.01.

That doesn't matter---------hower"]]>