[A Good Mental Exercise? ...Think "INVESTMENT COMPANY"]
To All:
I noticed the use of a word I was looking for. The word is
"earmarked" as in "the money was claimed". I used that word here
a while ago, and it popped up in the addendum of the last news
report. For the similar purpose I used it, .."Is the money earmarked
in some way for the WOTD camp (if the agreements fall apart)."
I'm not a professional anything, and assume such a word might
be used. But somehow it helps me think they are backing themselves
into generalities. I am lead to believe they are unprepared
for "the grey area" -where Shareholders are typically regarded as
sheep. This has fooled them into a mistake. (my thoughts only)
I think it is necessary for the Shareholders to prepare
"an alternate opinion of the CVIA Shell's usefulness".
This would be further proof that the shell is indeed valuable,
and further proof that the people here are more than
simple gambling investors. You folks are an asset.
And "in this grey area between Leadership and Investment",
you as investors have imagination that can possibly salvage CVIA
"if the talks fail" and CVIA is cut loose to wander again.
I still am not promoting anything to discourage the acquisition
with this line of thought. Let CVIA/WOTD talks continue until
it goes either way.
But If WOTD folds, let that particular news possibility
become "good news". As investors, you SHOULD create an
imaginary "what if" plan. It may be imaginary only until tomorrow.
Tomorrow, it may become all too necessary. This is not working
against Jack. It's working towards one stronger CVIA possibility.
If the scenario does continue towards separation:
The only "other thing" between imagination and reality would be
to fill the void of leadership. Again, I am not suggesting that
Jack Arnold should be ignored and/or kicked around.
I'd like to think Jack Arnold might be regarded as a forgiven
victim of circumstance. Many people feel, as the time has
passed, that he is "in there" with a lot of pit bulls. And I wouldn't
want to offer them any of my flesh either. These news releases
are a "spiritual embarrassment" to Jack, let me assure you. The
releases he signs are signed because it is his job. But the
words in the releases are words given to him at the agreement
table. The balance of power, as you know, is outrageous.
I've also heard his life has been threatened. Of course these
are only words in a land where "chatter" is innocent until
until an act is performed. ....None the less!
Another way of putting it might be Jack hasn't much choice;
is being controlled. This is because deviation to the left
or right is additionally adversive.
Jack Arnold is walking a fine line. This line would
disappear without WOTD.
He may deny this by necessity right now. And why shouldn't he?
I still have never talked to him. But I would suggest for you
folks to be sure that it is WOTD who chooses to do the walking!
(For the love of money, they want Jack to be accountable for
their actions. That is not so. They are accountable.
(An Investment Company?)
So if CVIA becomes available, once more, I can see an Investment
Company. No need to fall prey to outside negotiation. You can
cut out the middlemen with no merger partner, and replace those
elements with yourselves.
Perhaps create a special service all Shareholders could enjoy
as a bonus. That might be "free access to CVIA research efforts"
so Shareholders could balance their portfolios with more of
this or that to their liking, courtesy of a stock that offers
an extra. (Non shareholders might pay for the information.)
It's only a suggestion, but an uncomplicated one. There are
good people available who may really excel playing a part
in something organized like this. The future value of such a
business would at least depend on closer people you know,
and trust, and you would be eager to vote in and out many
creative leaders and ideas. . Plus, all being investors,
you are familiar with the field already. So, I think many
of you would be eager to participate in such an experience.
Another good is: "There are guidelines available to follow".
Then work on any unique tendencies from there.
CVIA could add the fruits of a research team to its assets.
This is only one idea, and there are always better ones.
But in this idea, I can see a lot of "hands on enthusiasm,
right here" striving to make it "the best project around".
No magic promises. More personal contact. More good for all.
"Good clean fun". Can this actually be legal?? <g>
Dave |
