On the contrary. Remember that Mal has somehow kept this thing alive for years by Hook or by Crook. Even at this late date, You have to admit that for better or worse, something is going on. Now wether or not the latest round of currant events will come to fruition is anybody's guess. Based on past performance, well, lets just say that its a crapshoot at best. And no matter how implausable, It is by no means impossible. As long as an investor goes into it with his eyes wide open, and accepts extreemly high risk as a concideration of investing in Empire, I say, sure, why not. Much like buying a lottery ticket, It could pay off Gazillions to one. But then again, the odds are most definatly not very pretty. If your investment is "Fun Money" and not a serious attempt to plan on a gauranteed return, what the heck, pay yer nickle and see the show. Stranger things have been known to happen. JMO... And no wise cracks please....:)