The same way the "supposed" short seller does. Your statement hits home my unbelief in this phantom short monster plaguing TEVE stock. Some people are content in milking a few thousand a year out of their cow, others will play in more profitable venues as you suggest. Time isn't as relevant to some as it is to others. Haven't you ever wondered why there is no concerted effort to stop the game that's being played? It would take little effort to accomplish that, yet remains mysteriously absent.