Plowboy's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/193309/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/110927-chemical-companies-outlook-who-s-right?source=feed#comment-330974 330974 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:03:48 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/106996-aid-for-the-automakers-you-decide?source=feed#comment-310869 310869
The issue isn't ... do you want to bail out the Big three... the issue is do you want the USA to implode? Bush and his right-wing nut cases created this issue 9 financial) while being fixated on abortion, gays and made-up wars now they fail to lift a finger to help American's.
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The issue isn't ... do you want to bail out the Big three... the issue is do you want the USA to implode? Bush and his right-wing nut cases created this issue 9 financial) while being fixated on abortion, gays and made-up wars now they fail to lift a finger to help American's.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102017-karmazin-video-provides-some-sirius-answers?source=feed#comment-293681 293681 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:45:43 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/95323-yahoo-further-explains-tie-up-with-google?source=feed#comment-253824 253824 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:24:04 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/94523-what-to-expect-in-tuesday-s-sirius-xm-radio-conference?source=feed#comment-249042 249042
When will you pontificators admit that only going black will move this stock. This pps/pos is no longer event driven. They used up their "wolf" back in the Panero days. Show us the money, because you've sure shown us the bull crap long enough.

Backseat video!!! ..CFBE 2019......No commercials!!! ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:41:19 -0400
When will you pontificators admit that only going black will move this stock. This pps/pos is no longer event driven. They used up their "wolf" back in the Panero days. Show us the money, because you've sure shown us the bull crap long enough.

Backseat video!!! ..CFBE 2019......No commercials!!! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/92616-federal-oem-bailout-looks-positive-for-sirius-xm?source=feed#comment-239738 239738 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:33:38 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92510-ppg-industries-attractively-valued?source=feed#comment-238926 238926
Let's see....an old American company, seeped in the car business, that's getting it's ass kicked by everyone that makes paint...See, It's PPG! ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:16:33 -0400
Let's see....an old American company, seeped in the car business, that's getting it's ass kicked by everyone that makes paint...See, It's PPG! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/92240-financial-crisis-getting-old?source=feed#comment-237423 237423 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:25:45 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/88798-sirius-xm-show-or-tell-a-rebuttal?source=feed#comment-222232 222232 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:54:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85709-sirius-and-xmsr-s-six-year-prison-sentence?source=feed#comment-209201 209201
Ties to Brownback, Markey, Broadcasters and the NAB while being alienated by things like the Stern program leaves her in her usual "I want everyone to like me" state. Exactly why women don't work in Business or government.

In her own words she's "undecided" after 490 days. Lady, you're not undecided after 18 months, you're simply ball-less

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Ties to Brownback, Markey, Broadcasters and the NAB while being alienated by things like the Stern program leaves her in her usual "I want everyone to like me" state. Exactly why women don't work in Business or government.

In her own words she's "undecided" after 490 days. Lady, you're not undecided after 18 months, you're simply ball-less

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84518-the-real-story-behind-the-xm-sirius-merger?source=feed#comment-203477 203477 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:26:24 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-201307 201307
I've experienced HD first hand. My experiences suggest that it makes shitty programing and 40% commercial content sound only slightly worse than traditional FM.

Impressed with the sound quality of HD...Not so much.
Impressed with the sound quality of Satrad .. extremely.

And I work for Consumer's Report! ]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:02:11 -0400
I've experienced HD first hand. My experiences suggest that it makes shitty programing and 40% commercial content sound only slightly worse than traditional FM.

Impressed with the sound quality of HD...Not so much.
Impressed with the sound quality of Satrad .. extremely.

And I work for Consumer's Report! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-201244 201244 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:57:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-200969 200969
Since most have been on the wrong side of these trades I would not be shocked if buy-and-hold isn't correct despite what the pundits think. Sell on the news may be temporary and short sighted. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:55:16 -0400
Since most have been on the wrong side of these trades I would not be shocked if buy-and-hold isn't correct despite what the pundits think. Sell on the news may be temporary and short sighted. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-200861 200861
The FCC's job is not about the impact on your investments.

The FCC's job is to fairly and in a timely manner address the filings and legitimate concerns of American Business for which they regulate, and for which they have professionally failed doing in the Sirius-XM case.

Be pissed that personal gain and favor superseded judicial responsibility. Be pissed that the arrogance of the Fab Five exceeds those of whom they are to serve. Be pissed that an entertainment form that you enjoy and appreciate has been severely and negatively impacted by their gross malfeasance, but don't be pissed that you lost money.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:26:59 -0400
The FCC's job is not about the impact on your investments.

The FCC's job is to fairly and in a timely manner address the filings and legitimate concerns of American Business for which they regulate, and for which they have professionally failed doing in the Sirius-XM case.

Be pissed that personal gain and favor superseded judicial responsibility. Be pissed that the arrogance of the Fab Five exceeds those of whom they are to serve. Be pissed that an entertainment form that you enjoy and appreciate has been severely and negatively impacted by their gross malfeasance, but don't be pissed that you lost money.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83804-georgetown-partners-latest-radio-proposal-raises-many-questions?source=feed#comment-200541 200541 The FCC could care less. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:18:35 -0400 The FCC could care less. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-200447 200447
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Your choice of words are interesting yet underscore the problem.

You talk about a "win" for the FCC.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the FCC's duty and purpose isn't to win anything but to support and determine the application of rules and technology that aid and educate the people.

It seems they have a confused their jobs with their careers.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:31:17 -0400
Your choice of words are interesting yet underscore the problem.

You talk about a "win" for the FCC.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the FCC's duty and purpose isn't to win anything but to support and determine the application of rules and technology that aid and educate the people.

It seems they have a confused their jobs with their careers.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-200413 200413
I'm afraid at this point I can only conclude that she is leveraging her vote for her own personal gain very much like Martin did in delaying this vote for 17 months.

I will be opposed to Ms. Tate's continuation at the FCC even if she votes twice in favor of this merger this afternoon, as I'm done with her and frankly tired about hearing what she wants... that she's unsure .. that she seems conflicted. Jesus H Fucking Christ lady, if you have no idea 506 days after the merger announcement, I for one would suggest you're not capable of an opinion.

In honor of Ms. Tate's either indecisiveness, incompetence or self serving nature the people she's chosen to ignore have penned a little ditty in her honor;

--

Come and listen to a story about a girl named Deb
A poor mountaineer, the NAB kept her family fed
Then one day she was primping in the mirror
And in through the door came a fellow named Rehr… Dave that is …
Limousines, trips.. speaking fees !

Well the first thing you know Old Deb’s a millionaire
Rehr said Deb let’s move away from here
He said “In Congress” is the place you ought to be
So they loaded up the Lexus and moved on up the street
K Street that is … Lobbyists, parties… trips to Africa …Swimmin pools, movie stars.

The FCC Hillbillies!

Well now its time to say good-bye to the FCC and all their friends
They would like to thank you folks for buying in with them
You're all invited back again to this locality, to watch the constipation and mediocrity
Politics that is. Set a spell. Take your wallet out . Y'all come back now, y'hear?

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I'm afraid at this point I can only conclude that she is leveraging her vote for her own personal gain very much like Martin did in delaying this vote for 17 months.

I will be opposed to Ms. Tate's continuation at the FCC even if she votes twice in favor of this merger this afternoon, as I'm done with her and frankly tired about hearing what she wants... that she's unsure .. that she seems conflicted. Jesus H Fucking Christ lady, if you have no idea 506 days after the merger announcement, I for one would suggest you're not capable of an opinion.

In honor of Ms. Tate's either indecisiveness, incompetence or self serving nature the people she's chosen to ignore have penned a little ditty in her honor;

--

Come and listen to a story about a girl named Deb
A poor mountaineer, the NAB kept her family fed
Then one day she was primping in the mirror
And in through the door came a fellow named Rehr… Dave that is …
Limousines, trips.. speaking fees !

Well the first thing you know Old Deb’s a millionaire
Rehr said Deb let’s move away from here
He said “In Congress” is the place you ought to be
So they loaded up the Lexus and moved on up the street
K Street that is … Lobbyists, parties… trips to Africa …Swimmin pools, movie stars.

The FCC Hillbillies!

Well now its time to say good-bye to the FCC and all their friends
They would like to thank you folks for buying in with them
You're all invited back again to this locality, to watch the constipation and mediocrity
Politics that is. Set a spell. Take your wallet out . Y'all come back now, y'hear?

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84048-sirius-xm-merger-decision-delay-is-unacceptable?source=feed#comment-200407 200407
(2) That satrad continually faces immense challenges almost as if pre-ordained and continual like the rising of the sun. Excessive start up costs, Ipod, Bad management, lawsuits, NAB, Paid for Congress, $4.00 gas, automotive product mix, HD, Internet Radio, Cash flow, recession, slumping auto sales, and now an impotent, political and disconnected FCC.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:47:39 -0400
(2) That satrad continually faces immense challenges almost as if pre-ordained and continual like the rising of the sun. Excessive start up costs, Ipod, Bad management, lawsuits, NAB, Paid for Congress, $4.00 gas, automotive product mix, HD, Internet Radio, Cash flow, recession, slumping auto sales, and now an impotent, political and disconnected FCC.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83817-sirius-and-xm-satellite-merger-set-for-approval-rbc-lowers-price-targets?source=feed#comment-199407 199407 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:55:17 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/83817-sirius-and-xm-satellite-merger-set-for-approval-rbc-lowers-price-targets?source=feed#comment-199075 199075
92% of all Congressman have not objected to this merger orally or in writing. 85% of all Representatives have not opposed this merger orally or in writing. 74% of all States AG's have not opposed to this merger orally or in writing. Some polls suggest that when asked roughly 3 out of 4 Americans or 75-80% don't oppose this merger.

These are numbers higher than the margin of any President or Congressman. So why has this merger taken 8 months longer than the 82 Billion dollar Exxon-Mobile deal when it's only radio?

Because 100% of the NAB opposes this merger and contributes more than a billion dollars annually to campaign contributions and speaking fees of your elected officials.

The NAB owns Congress and Kevin Martin has allowed Congress to take over the people's agency.... The FCC

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92% of all Congressman have not objected to this merger orally or in writing. 85% of all Representatives have not opposed this merger orally or in writing. 74% of all States AG's have not opposed to this merger orally or in writing. Some polls suggest that when asked roughly 3 out of 4 Americans or 75-80% don't oppose this merger.

These are numbers higher than the margin of any President or Congressman. So why has this merger taken 8 months longer than the 82 Billion dollar Exxon-Mobile deal when it's only radio?

Because 100% of the NAB opposes this merger and contributes more than a billion dollars annually to campaign contributions and speaking fees of your elected officials.

The NAB owns Congress and Kevin Martin has allowed Congress to take over the people's agency.... The FCC

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83789-june-auto-sales-no-good-news-here-for-satellite-radio?source=feed#comment-198759 198759 Remember the movie "Misery" where Kathy Bates "Hobbles" James Caan so that she can keep him incapacitate just enough to enjoy his company, but to never see him become healthy enough to leave or defend himself? Every time the poor bastard would start to heal, here comes Kathy with a sledgehammer to crush his ankles.

See an analogy here?

The FCC five are not stupid people, in fact, if you look at their writings you'll discover that they are highly intelligent and articulate people. I've read most of their individual works and rulings. However, apparently something is horribly amiss as past history has shown that the average merger processes in less than 9 months .. So why are we here nearing 18 months with two quickly fading companies whose stock is valued by the leading financial house in the ENTIRE world as being worth less than a Big Mac or a quart and a half of gasoline?

Why ... Because the FCC knows very well that this merger is necessary for the proliferation ... no, existence of satrad. They know these companies are deeply in dept and can't sustain themselves for another half year, they know people love the service, they know satrad provides a great pubic service, they know the NAB has had a monopoly for years treating consumers like sheep.... and YOU know all these things are true!

But as Mr. Addlestein's writing hint (and I like him as a person and Commissioner ... he'd make a great future Chairman IMO) the FCC has allowed itself to be controlled by Congress... and Congress has allowed itself to be controlled by the NAB... and the NAB's intent is to destroy Satrad for their own financial benefit.

The FCC has fully relinquished its autonomy under Kevin Martin.

So what is a puppet FCC organization to do? Torn by the dictates of their puppet masters yet intelligent and moral people who realize that they are not doing their duty to consumers or the technology by nixing this arrangement.

They "Hobble" Sirius and XM very much like Kathy did. They take XM and Sirius within inches of their lives. This way they can have it as close to "both ways" as possible. Please their Congressional puppet masters and (lastly) hopefully the public.

This is exactly what they have done!

Let's hope it's not too late.
Go Jimmy Go!]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:21:16 -0400 Remember the movie "Misery" where Kathy Bates "Hobbles" James Caan so that she can keep him incapacitate just enough to enjoy his company, but to never see him become healthy enough to leave or defend himself? Every time the poor bastard would start to heal, here comes Kathy with a sledgehammer to crush his ankles.

See an analogy here?

The FCC five are not stupid people, in fact, if you look at their writings you'll discover that they are highly intelligent and articulate people. I've read most of their individual works and rulings. However, apparently something is horribly amiss as past history has shown that the average merger processes in less than 9 months .. So why are we here nearing 18 months with two quickly fading companies whose stock is valued by the leading financial house in the ENTIRE world as being worth less than a Big Mac or a quart and a half of gasoline?

Why ... Because the FCC knows very well that this merger is necessary for the proliferation ... no, existence of satrad. They know these companies are deeply in dept and can't sustain themselves for another half year, they know people love the service, they know satrad provides a great pubic service, they know the NAB has had a monopoly for years treating consumers like sheep.... and YOU know all these things are true!

But as Mr. Addlestein's writing hint (and I like him as a person and Commissioner ... he'd make a great future Chairman IMO) the FCC has allowed itself to be controlled by Congress... and Congress has allowed itself to be controlled by the NAB... and the NAB's intent is to destroy Satrad for their own financial benefit.

The FCC has fully relinquished its autonomy under Kevin Martin.

So what is a puppet FCC organization to do? Torn by the dictates of their puppet masters yet intelligent and moral people who realize that they are not doing their duty to consumers or the technology by nixing this arrangement.

They "Hobble" Sirius and XM very much like Kathy did. They take XM and Sirius within inches of their lives. This way they can have it as close to "both ways" as possible. Please their Congressional puppet masters and (lastly) hopefully the public.

This is exactly what they have done!

Let's hope it's not too late.
Go Jimmy Go!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83460-merrill-upgrades-sirius-sees-merger-approval-soon?source=feed#comment-197115 197115
At this point a 470 day decision is a pox upon the hose of the FCC that won't be easily forgotten. These companies have been literally stripped of 5.2 BILLION (since 12/1/2007) of market cap which greatly impacts their ability to be financed and operate with efficiencies.

There has been some great FCC Commissioners and Chairmen over the years. Their hard and decent work is stained by delays and political positioning of this degree.



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At this point a 470 day decision is a pox upon the hose of the FCC that won't be easily forgotten. These companies have been literally stripped of 5.2 BILLION (since 12/1/2007) of market cap which greatly impacts their ability to be financed and operate with efficiencies.

There has been some great FCC Commissioners and Chairmen over the years. Their hard and decent work is stained by delays and political positioning of this degree.



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83192-the-future-of-radio-is-online?source=feed#comment-196403 196403
$4.50 gas, kids dying in a made-up war, the market in turmoil, jobs tanking, people going sick without insurances yet he has the time to thrice lobby the FCC for something fully out of his arena and jurisdication.... why?

Nab Money. Pure and simple!

Ask the Senators how much they received from the NAB over the last three years. These Senators are pond-scum on a good day.

The best Government your Money can buy! ]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:28:38 -0400
$4.50 gas, kids dying in a made-up war, the market in turmoil, jobs tanking, people going sick without insurances yet he has the time to thrice lobby the FCC for something fully out of his arena and jurisdication.... why?

Nab Money. Pure and simple!

Ask the Senators how much they received from the NAB over the last three years. These Senators are pond-scum on a good day.

The best Government your Money can buy! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83192-the-future-of-radio-is-online?source=feed#comment-196021 196021
Did 85% of American's hate Bush four years ago?

WTF. ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:33 -0400
Did 85% of American's hate Bush four years ago?

WTF. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83192-the-future-of-radio-is-online?source=feed#comment-195735 195735
Here are the 12 Congressmen that are trying to pass a bill to get the NAB off the hook. Please contact them voicing your support for the RIAA and performers and most of all, remember them at election time.

5/12/2008--Introduced.
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

www.opencongress.org/b......

Sen. Blanche Lincoln [D, AR]
and 12 Co-Sponsors
Sen. Wayne Allard [R, CO]
Sen. John Barrasso [R, WY]
Sen. Samuel Brownback [R, KS]
Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC]
Sen. Charles Hagel [R, NE]
Sen. James Inhofe [R, OK]
Sen. John Isakson [R, GA]
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R, AK]
Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE]
Sen. Jon Tester [D, MT]
Sen. Jim Webb [D, VA]
Rep. Roger Wicker [R, MS-1]


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Here are the 12 Congressmen that are trying to pass a bill to get the NAB off the hook. Please contact them voicing your support for the RIAA and performers and most of all, remember them at election time.

5/12/2008--Introduced.
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

www.opencongress.org/b......

Sen. Blanche Lincoln [D, AR]
and 12 Co-Sponsors
Sen. Wayne Allard [R, CO]
Sen. John Barrasso [R, WY]
Sen. Samuel Brownback [R, KS]
Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC]
Sen. Charles Hagel [R, NE]
Sen. James Inhofe [R, OK]
Sen. John Isakson [R, GA]
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R, AK]
Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE]
Sen. Jon Tester [D, MT]
Sen. Jim Webb [D, VA]
Rep. Roger Wicker [R, MS-1]


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How will internet radio work in rural America and how will I be able to listen to programming cross country ... or across my state?

The last issue remains content and advertising. At least from my perspective, advertising and limited content will still be the bug-aboo to internet radio?

Your thoughts?

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How will internet radio work in rural America and how will I be able to listen to programming cross country ... or across my state?

The last issue remains content and advertising. At least from my perspective, advertising and limited content will still be the bug-aboo to internet radio?

Your thoughts?

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I'm going to say 3.20-3.60 tops within three weeks after announcement. Sadly, now that the FCC has jacked off for 8 overdue months (should have been done last fall) now you've got a market correction, tanking auto sales and 140-160 buck oil. FCC = useless schmucks.

It may take 2-3 weeks to hit it's top, then will slide back to 3.00 +/- .30 for the balance of the year. This shouldn't be sold on announcement as what Mel has to say, and the upgrades to be gained will take a few weeks to pee out.

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I'm going to say 3.20-3.60 tops within three weeks after announcement. Sadly, now that the FCC has jacked off for 8 overdue months (should have been done last fall) now you've got a market correction, tanking auto sales and 140-160 buck oil. FCC = useless schmucks.

It may take 2-3 weeks to hit it's top, then will slide back to 3.00 +/- .30 for the balance of the year. This shouldn't be sold on announcement as what Mel has to say, and the upgrades to be gained will take a few weeks to pee out.

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