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Listen VC, I never told you about this pick to lose, for you will win huge, but have fun with it , for it is only points on a bank statement, and it can't buy happiness.
Did you think the money was going to be handed on a platter?
We are dealing with the richest corporation on the planet, and they didn't get that way by handing out cash!
When we meet in Vegas I will provide you some happiness counselling .... For a fee of course !
EC, just too emotionally attached. You have to remember that I'm a technical thinker and put a lot of energy/time into UWB and the board. No big deal, but I have too many good things going on with my family to be jolted by, as you say, a pinkie-bankrupt-gamble.
Other stuff too, but that is life- you know, real life, lol.
VC
You sound quite angered by that last filing.
Perhaps, but I find them to be eccentric and excessive, but I do find particular humor in his diatribes.
I am not saying he is wrong, but by his text expression he is showing qualities of being very intense.
Edit , trust me, it resonates in your posts.
I am a believer that with even the best intentions, things can go for a shit just on a minor detail, hence, the only good I see with these message boards are entertainment value, for opinions are so vast and varied that no one can be taken for " message value".
I find myself agreeing with him more often than not.
Edit: (trying to save a post) I'm much more intense than my writing would suggest. I've had to work on that over the years. I find that writing serves a purpose and is the perfect medium for a type-A personality. You should hear me talk about American politics and social agendas... whew!
VC
FS is sure a passionate sort, ain't he.......
EC, I'm hoping the same for you as well. I have some personal plans that have nothing to do with cheap women, expensive airplanes or vehicles, luxury homes, etc. That's not who I am or desire to be... ever.
As for riding free shares, it was difficult to achieve with that one, but I was able to get my cost basis (investment) out and I have been adding since mid-December. So, I'm certainly not riding free anymore, but over 1/2 of my position is on the house, so to speak.
Looking forward to Vegas. I'm thinking we'll probably be able to schedule something as soon as late March and as late as July. Here's to hoping that justice is served in a timely manner.
VC
I guess just go on the premise that it is what it will be.
I don't manipulate, hell, I don't even know how to get free shares!
Perhaps as a favour you can tell me how that is done.
I like bottom trading with certain technicals. But as of late my discipline has been shitty, and when I should have left a loser, I hung in waaaayy too long. If I did what I said I would do, I would be very fine.
I truly hope you make an incredible amount on UWBKQ, and it changes your and your families life for the better.
Not often we get a chance to radically change our financial future, I hope this one does it for you.
Yesterday- I was referring to our little EOD wager.
EC, I'm really not concerned at all. .26 is the lowest entry (dc_350) and then your .30- Heck, if I have to, I'll buy the winner's ticket myself. I'll gamble that folks will contribute once we win and start enjoying some time in Vegas together. Right now, we have 26 entrants- A round trip ticket price of $1000 is only $40 apiece.
If you can convince a good amount of others on the board to ammend the rules, I'm down with that. Besides, you are the reason I'm there in the first place.
VC
What about the close yesterday?
I think we need to state erroneous trading which appears to have deliberate attempt to manipulate will cancel the contest. And we know what to look for....
Can we trust anyone,,,,, no, but we can foster the thought that if they fuck around its all for not.
What about our little contest at yesterday's close? Ultimately, I'm covering the first $50 IF we get the $2 minimum contingency met.
VC
What about safeguarding against erroneous trades the day of the contest?
Just a thought, as scruples are not plenty when greed is involved.
You ask meet youe in my finest dress! Then when I call you to find out why you are late, you don't call back? Ouchy
Regardless, why are you not hammering on the UWBKQ folks for their poor choice of buying superior growth stocks?
Fuck them alllllll
We picked the winner of all wieners
Now we wait
I agree EC, The rich get richer and the poor get F?ccked
May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and happy and PROSPEROUS New Years.
New
It is a piss on the poor world....always was, and always will be.
I like that and its true.
New
of course I do.... you know that the more you expect, the less you get? natures law
why is it when the greedy want to get rich, they make money when they shit, but when the honest want to make money, they always seem to be the ones shit on?
Connecting the dots on this case has been fun and, admittedly, easier than other situations. Makes TUCN look like a POS joke! You do know that I am in UWBKQ because of you, right?
VC
Oh you little devil you...LOL
You know the chances are good...right?
Oh I get that way just before I make a million bucks, lol.
VC
A bit nervous? Why the lash out?
All valid points, and all possible.
A murder is a murder, and people get off Scott free,
a theft is a theft, and people get slap on the hand punishments, with UWB, it is no different, it is up to the mood and emotion of the day. If there is a need for blood, it will flow, if there is a need for sympathy, then they will smile as they walk out the door. I would say 50/50.
Is there justice in world? No, never was, and I don't think it was ever meant to be, for we are all dealing with our own primitive means of justification.....by the way, what is justice?
Oh boy, washaw is on the board..... The muther is like a blood sucking parasite, who argues his point, knows nothing, then tries to apologize when he is wrong. ( as usual)
At least he is on the negative, so that is a positive.
You will find entertainment in him, and he is definitely good for the odd spar match.
Let me amend my answer cheeps. I think United will win "something"...but it may not be near enough to right the wrong...and to me that's as good as a loss.
I would be interested in a lawyers opinion to know if United does win big if that opens flood gates for other banks who suffered the same (or even worse) handling by regulators?? Would they have recourse because of the United case? Is that in the back of the Judges mind as she considers a ruling?? Should it be?
The Gov't has done a masterful job of demonizing Wall St the past 4 years and especially banks! Could that subconsciously influence her decision in some way? I think it could. If you ask 1,000 Americans if a bank should win a case like this 999 will say 'Oh hell no'! I don't think Judges are immune from public sentiment no matter how impartial they're supposed to be.
It's politically correct on Main St to think Wall St banks are evil to their core and however Uncle Sam can put the screws to them is more than justified.
I don't agree with that but I'm afraid that's the culture we live in 2012.
I want United to win. I don't own shares so its not for monetary gain that I feel that way. I want right and wrong restored in our country. period. The question is is the Judge of the same opinion and does she have the guts to do it?
I'll answer with a question cheeps - When is the last time you heard the Gov't admit they did something so egregious to a Wall St banker that they should have to pay them restitution?
My head says you have a very VERY good case...but my gut says United will lose.
A friend told me 0 percent 1 year ago, 30 percent 6 months ago, and 95 percent today.
VC
56C, what you think our chances are on UWBKQ.?
VC, what you think our chances are on UWBKQ.?
If you want to chat it up with 56C, you can use this board.
Nice board here, EC. Nothing but the best for a good man.
Have a fantastic day. Enjoy this link. My favorite died yesterday. Brubeck would have been 92 today...
Nope, it's a pile of horse shit.....
Piles of dust...
Cobwebs...
Is that a dead rat over there in the corner ?
hi np...been good
good to hear frum u
in a lot of duds...though avoe,sqnm and cagi look interestin
c u
Hey man how was your Turkey day...good I hope.
That hot pot stock (HESG) I told you about is sh*tting the bed...I did manage to get out 3 weeks ago with a 75% profit but as usual should of jumped out earlier for 300%. greedy gus here.
What are you workin on?...anything promising?
Wingman...you gotta check out HESG...it's still an excellent time to get in [.0012] ...I went in at .0007 last thursday. It's ran 3 billion in total volume the last 2 days and looks to keep rolling north. Worth a glance my friend!
Take care NP....
keep in touch!
ditto wingman. Consider your hand shook bud. I've been doin good. I finally did 86 the THMR preferred's...I was tired of looking at it cheeps and moved on. I'm done with it completely and threw the rear view mirror out the window.
Since then I've done real well on STBP. I was in at .03... when it hit .17 sold... and am back in now at .11. I lucked out and hit on some good timing for a change.
NP... Still hanging in there!... Good to hear from you ole'boy.
Trying to make some money in these darn stocks..LOL
How bout you?
Hey cheeps...just a shout out to say hi...doin any good lately?
still hanging... up lots, just don't need to sell...
Sell of news... no news!
Hi NP... going good.
My pix are starting to make some gains,,, and my really old stucks are starting to move, so maybe I will free up that money.
with regard to the market/economy, I don't know... other than I can't do nothing about it.
I hear the second foot is about to drop... but who knows
Good to hear from you NP!... I hope you do well.
How's it goin cheeps?
My SPF play is still movin nicely but who knows for how long. Many think the market is forming another bubble and is about to burst with no new jobs that justify the gains.
Attaboy, squadron leader...., make your money while you can.
I am doing OK as well... holding, holding, holding, TMR was a bad learning experience... bad, bad, bad............
btw...I've been doing good this past week on home builder Standard Pacific (ticker SPF)...pure momentum play at this point but who cares why it's movin'...I'll take it...especially after the hit I'm taking on Thornburg Preferred's (THMRP) ugh...that's just plain sad man.
Cheep picks by the Cheepo...
take your 20 points and move on.
Board begin date Apr 15 2009
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Apr 30 2009 KNDL 9.37 - June 5 14.16 - profit ... 35%
May 12 2009 SQNM 3.73 -
June 16 2009 ABIO 3.79 -
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