Ike Sutton did personally call me around 6:15 EST tonight.
We spoke for about 5 minutes.
I rather doubt it was part of his campaign wherein he stated that he "looked forward to speaking to each and every shareholder personally". I may have caught his attention otherwise.
After a brief discussion regarding how sizable a shareholder I was, he wanted to know what I was trying to do and why. I spoke in terms of his 'inconsistencies', and that I could, with absolute certainty, assure him that nothing I had done or said was untruthful. It was not disputed.
In simple terms, I expressed my point of view based on things that have happened in the past, and he expressed his point of view based on things that might happen in the future.
I stated that my primary concern was for shareholders, he stated that his concern was for shareholders as well.
I further advised that I was well aware that many, many investors in his companies had suffered great losses, and that while I personally could afford it, many could not. He offered nothing in response.
All in all, it was a relatively cordial discussion under the circumstances.
In the end he suggested that things "never happen as quickly or as smoothly as anticipated", but that, none the less, they were "still hard at work and progress was being made"...basically suggesting that he'd soon be vindicated. I said I'd believe it when I see it, but did suggest I might be willing to 'cool my jets' and 'slow down a bit' to allow him an opportunity to prove me wrong.
Although I assured him that I was not going away, I will honor my commitment to 'slow down a bit'. (Maybe a few less posts aimed directly at him...plus I'm kinda on holidays right now and typing away while out on the boat is a bit of a pain in the arse and extremely counter-productive to getting some much neeed R&R).
We both indicated our availability for further discussion, and the call was terminated.
Best wishes,
Oil.
