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To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 5:36:00 PM
From: Logistics	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, Excellent. You really have to start a thread on the subject. JL

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 5:43:00 PM
From: Stephen Rittenberg	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

Ed, Great post! I can't stop grinning. You're wasting your talents; your writing would elevate the level of humor coming out of Hollywood-so go to it- a satirical movie based on the CNBC cast of characters. But it's not just CNBC; we had 2 days of high temperatures here in New York and the TV reporters went at it as if the nuclear holocaust had arrived- complete with breathless advice that people should drink plenty of water- or else. Are people such numbskulls that they have to be reminded to have a glass of water when they're sweating a lot? Apparently the TV guys think so. So keep it up- and stay with AOL! Best regards, Steve

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 5:47:00 PM
From: T L Comiskey	Respond to of 41369

Damn Voltaire....gotta get you some Pepto or somethin......enjoyed the post........Tim

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 5:51:00 PM
From: Tom Tallant	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, Great post...you and C Nelson must be hanging out together. Drink a stiff one and forget about those knuckleheads. AMEN!! Best, Tom

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 5:53:00 PM
From: Bert Herman	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, Do like I did, throw your TV through the window, give up your cable connection. You will not misses it. For news, you can rely on the internet, for entertainment, you have threads like this. You will be surprised how much free time you will have, and feel sorry for all that waste of time before that stupid screen. TV is finished. Internet is the new medium. Greetings, Bert

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:10:00 PM
From: im~ristine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

'I have had it with David Faber and Joe Kernan, two guys that hang around that oblong desk like balls on a dog ' HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! oh my gosh MAN! LMAO!!!!! <tears>~!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:14:00 PM
From: J Krnjeu	Respond to of 41369

Mr. Voltaire, AMEN BROTHER!!!!!!!!!! Thank You JK

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:22:00 PM
From: Catcher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

voltaire, agree with your assesment of cnbc gang but i notice you left maria out of the picture. do you two have something going on?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:24:00 PM
From: TARADO96	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, Amen to that! Your thoughts could not have been better expressed. BTW, thanks for your call yesterday on RNWK, when you stated that it would jump at least 6 points. As a result, I got myself some milk money for my newborn. Can I borrow your crystal ball? I promised to myself that I was not going to post anymore until AOL reached 150 (my long position), but I could hardly contain when I saw your post. Voltaire, you "da man." Thank you, sir! Best of luck, Tar

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:36:00 PM
From: Moose	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 41369

... a grill that would snag a maggot off a Gut Wagon. Amen Voltaire. The above quote almost had me rolling out of my chair. What's worse, I have zero idea what it means! What's a grill, and what the !#$%& is a Gut Wagon? I need to know what I was laughing at;-) -Moose

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:58:00 PM
From: DEllilah	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, great take on an ordinary day in the life of CNBC. Thanks for venting. de

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 6:59:00 PM
From: Andrew N. Cothran	Respond to of 41369

SAY? amenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamenamen

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 7:29:00 PM
From: Antonio Gargani	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

AMEN!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 8:34:00 PM
From: Davyne Dial	Respond to of 41369

Well, sorta amen. from the veranda in the mountains

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 8:37:00 PM
From: RocketMan	Respond to of 41369

As long as you don't diss Maria B, I say AMEN! LOL

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 8:54:00 PM
From: EepOpp	Respond to of 41369

pretty good stuff, Voltaire. Ever thought of writing for South Park?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 8:56:00 PM
From: deborah harrington	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Wow you are really having a bad day!!!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 9:51:00 PM
From: Ian@SI	Respond to of 41369

Ed / Voltaire, A M E N ! Ian. And thank you. I hereby nominate your post as Silicon Investor Post of the Millennium.

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 9:53:00 PM
From: Carolyn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

AMEN!!!!! (But I do like Ted - he works hard and on his own time to better understand it all.)

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 9:55:00 PM
From: Ian@SI	Respond to of 41369

Ed, AMEN and Another P.S. You're an absolute hero on the CNBC - Critique thread. <vbg> Subject 7066 Ian.

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:04:00 PM
From: BrightFuture	Respond to of 41369

so what are you trying to say...?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:17:00 PM
From: Dale Knipschield	Respond to of 41369

Have you tried CNNfn? Regards, Knip

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:24:00 PM
From: Ed Forrest	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Voltaire You asked for your AMEN and you got it.If the 30-40 of us feel that way,what must the rest of the world think.They have to agree with your thoughts and why doesn't CNBC do something?Do I hear consumer boycott?Just a great post. Regards Ed

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:38:00 PM
From: Joana Tides	Respond to of 41369

AMEN at Voltaire's discretion!! Though I DON'T HAVE OR WANT CABLE TV am in full agreement with absolutely everything in your post. It's in accord with what others who say the same things as you have said in their own ways, have said. It's hard not to notice that the show you mention is The One that gets folks the most riled up. Fuggeddaboudit. As a longtime member of NO CABLE TV CONTROL GROUP #9B(Internetaholics who either listen to their favorite music or turn all electronic sound off while thinking about Stocks When Online)-(subgroup B: Successful Investors Who Stay Calmer Because They Don't Listen To The Business Squawk On Cable) I'm guessing that my right to comment about outrageous stock shows on cable tv by collection of matching hearsay accords are as good as anyone else's under my First Amendment Rights! So am hoping my AMEN From Hearsay Only is as OK by you as it was in the Highest Courts awhile back when hearsay comments about the President were being compared & evaluated for a conclusion. BTW, read your great post 3X and 3X ROFL! Going for the 4 right now. Joana

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:49:00 PM
From: Peach	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, A M E N ! Peach

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 10:52:00 PM
From: Jill	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, What a fantastic rant. I loved it. Jill

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 11:06:00 PM
From: BamaReb	Respond to of 41369

AMEN

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 11:08:00 PM
From: Mary Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Hi gang...had to do some heavy backtracking to catch the whole CNBC saga... Very entertaining reading. I guess anyone who has watched this show even once can relate! Personally I find Joe Kernan absolutely excruciating. He always seems like he just rolled out of bed with a hangover and doesn't know where he is, as he fumbles for the aspirin bottle. I find it unbelievable that at one time he was going to have his own IPO!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 11:14:00 PM
From: Lola	Respond to of 41369

Wow that's the best post I've ever seen on SI Let's all give CNBC the collective finger! Come visit me sometime Voltaire... you can add alot to this new thread I just started: Subject 29304 Lola:)

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/8/1999 11:58:00 PM
From: Dr. Zax	Respond to of 41369

Hey Voltaire. Isn't it great surprise when something off the cuff makes you famous (maybe I should say "even more famous"). Great Post. Check this out. If you get 7 more responses, you tie Dan (with the 10MMth) for the most replies to a post. Common all ye AOLites, lets push Voltaire into the record books -- respond to his post a couple more times. Dr.Zax

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:01:00 AM
From: eCurl	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, AMEN eCurl How many more responses for the response record?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:07:00 AM
From: Tom C	Respond to of 41369

You sound like you're ready for the FBNA alternative, Funphone Business TV. funphone.com Tom

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:13:00 AM
From: X Y Zebra	Respond to of 41369

Have you ever considered broadcasting for Celebrity Death Match ? "The day CNBC was finally shut up" ..Better, try for the one of the World Cup Soccer Finals... I would love to read your opinion of some of the referees that show up from time, and ruin otherwise, great matches. Enjoyed it.

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:14:00 AM
From: jopawa	Respond to of 41369

AMEN!! By the way, AMEN was a good trade today!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:28:00 AM
From: Rhino Ray	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, great post about the hypesters. What about "I'm going to kick Bob Pissani's A--". I didn't see him mentioned. Maybe he'll start his AOL is down when it is actually up statements again. BTW, Does he have the record yet?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 12:53:00 AM
From: Tulvio Durand	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, properly viewing CNBC requires 'mute'. Silent ticker pleases. Amanda Grove with sound off, -- a joy to behold! ;-) Tulvio

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 1:07:00 AM
From: Ed Forrest	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire Heck,I'm even flattered to be confused with you.Again,I wish I'd have said that. :-) Ed

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 1:47:00 AM
From: PAL	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire: Amen brother. LOL Best regards Paul

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 3:32:00 AM
From: FlatTaxMan	Respond to of 41369

Ditto....

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 3:40:00 AM
From: dwight martin	Respond to of 41369

Maria's OK, I take it?

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 3:42:00 AM
From: DOUG H	Respond to of 41369

View 39 replies to this message>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Voltaire, Taken from the thread at 1:00 A.M. PST.. I guess you got it right! BTW AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 7:59:00 AM
From: H James Morris	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

I think you watch Cnbc too much. Ps You didn't mention Maria. I still can't figure out what she means by saying "There's stock for sale".

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 7:53:00 PM
From: H James Morris	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

Ek, like I said earlier, Voltaire watches Cnbc too much. I personally like to watch Jeopordy. I admire the brain retention the contestants have, and My Gal beats me almost every time, and all I have to do is just a little research, pick out the next new hot Internet IPO. Beg and plead with the sluts (underwriters) that are bringing those out. Throw a hundred grand (Dart) at them and come out with another $million. How much longer can go on in this new economy is uncertain, but until it ends, I'm loving it. On monday I fly back to Seattle in our Lear jet.If we can find a place to leave it. That's a dilemma. Trust me on that.

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 9:35:00 PM
From: Ian Davidson	Respond to of 41369

Re: < I have had it with them, a program that is on when I relieve myself at five in the morning and don't rest their lungs until eight P. M. that night for Christ's sake. > Why do you watch?? Ian

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/9/1999 11:59:00 PM
From: David Montgomery	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

AMEN - Thanks for the great post. I was just dropping by to see if anybody had something to say about AOL - and you said it all. The smaller entities could be France, Spain, Italy, and CNBC Thanks for adding a little sunshine to my day.

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/10/1999 12:52:00 PM
From: Tom Kearney	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Actually, I think these CNBC clowns represent the trading establishment pretty much, which is why I watch. Amatuers like us can beat their butt everytime (up 85% this year) but it helps to play off their idiocy. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. You gotta be encouraged everytime you see that dork Mario Gabelli!! I guess he makes it on salesmanship. And why stop at CNBC?; wadda 'bout Alan Abelson....dead wrong 5 years running and still rolling.....

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/10/1999 1:34:00 PM
From: Calvin	Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, AMEN buddy. Hope there's no copyright on that post 'coz I already forwarded it to all my friends. Calvin

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/10/1999 6:35:00 PM
From: C Nelson Reilly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, Re: >>I have had it with David Faber and Joe Kernan, two guys that hang around that oblong desk like balls on a dog<< I can imagine this dialog on Monday morning's Squawk Box: Haines: So now let's go over to the schnauzer scrotum station and scoop the poop with those two nutty buddies, David "Canine Cajones" Faber and Joe "Nads" Kernan! Kernan: Dave, you seem a bit testy this morning... Faber: I see major shrinkage in some of these swollen stock prices... Great post, C Nelson

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/11/1999 10:23:00 AM
From: Boplicity	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

I never watch TV during the day, only public TV programs like NOVA at night. In fact I do not have cable TV. Maybe that's why I make so much money in the market. <ggg> I also have my desk at my office in a windowless room so the weather outsides has no affect on me. TURN THE DAMM THING OFF! Greg

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/11/1999 10:55:00 AM
From: faqsnlojiks	Respond to of 41369

I'm tired of Joe Kernan's hair. Looks like dude woke-up 6 minutes before showtime! C'mon Joe! -Joe

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/11/1999 10:59:00 AM
From: Oral Roberts	Respond to of 41369

I got to this post via the joke board. You are a very funny person:) AMEN Jeff

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/11/1999 8:08:00 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Voltaire, I am not pro or con CNBC but I am against the use of insults just for the sake of using them. If you have a complaint with CNBC, write to them or make a post in a professional manner showing you have a decent command of the english language. I am appalled that many on this thread thought your post was 'good." It is an insult to me that I am a part of SI and admittedly, I do not post a lot on the AOL thread. Your style and those that approve of it, is the main reason. Glenn

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	7/18/1999 5:51:00 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Respond to of 41369

volt, you forgot maria b. ;-)

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	8/6/1999 2:33:00 PM
From: Frank	Respond to of 41369

AMEN! ....................... But how do you "R E A L L Y" feel ? <GGGGGG> Frank

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	8/6/1999 2:37:00 PM
From: DOUG H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

I have had it with David Faber and Joe Kernan, two guys that hang around that oblong desk like balls on a dog and utter nothing but negative comparisons of how AOL's valuation relates to smaller entities such as France, Italy and Spain. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	8/30/1999 3:48:00 PM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Read Replies (7) \| Respond to of 41369

Voltaire and all other LTI' s it is about time to learn to read financial statements importance of free cashflow as related to real interest rates fair valuation. It is about time that this speculative bubble end and people realize that a company must turn a profit, that PV or earnings are great only on paper if there are any earnings,P/E should have a meaning and stock valuation do not go to the sky. For all those buying stocks irresponsibly just because they are hype, go up or corporate management "adjust, restates, or what ever" plays with the earnings, well, they deserve to be punished by reality and I will compliment them if all heir savings go down the drain. As they will learn a lesson about risk. The positive part will be that all those LTI's will end up working harder in the real economy not the smoke and dreams of Internet fantasy. Haim

To: Voltaire who wrote (25219)	8/30/1999 5:58:00 PM
From: r.edwards	Respond to of 41369

amen