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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (216437)	2/8/2013 9:47:49 PM
From: cosmicforce	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542108

ROI versus the risk underwritten. $22 on $4T <<< < 1% So, here is my deal - you can lose $4M on an investment that nets you $22k - would you invest in it? Not me.

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (216437)	2/9/2013 1:58:58 AM
From: Maurice Winn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542108

What's wrong with governments turning a profit on public assets? <gvt isn't supposed to turn a profit, > It's absurd that even with all sorts of monopolies, they can't make a profit on public assets. < I don't think they could run a yogurt stand profitably unless they prohibited yogurt sales from anyone else."> That's the problem. People vote for wastrel bludging spendthrifts who buy votes and reward cronies. Blame the electorate, who mostly think things should be free. Mqurice