Understood, thinkfish, and it's nothing personal. It's just that there are a couple of points for rebuttal because we can't seem to derive answers to resolve the credibility issue with Rothschild or FMNJ, and at this point we certainly can't rely on Franklin to be straight or forthcoming with us.
* It's understood that he mentioned the Rothschild 'family', but is it a technicality? Everyone has a 'family.' There is no reference to him in the well-documented Rothschild (famous financial empire) family history, including present family members.
* There is no reference to his company, such as a website or other means to research him or his company. Personally, this would not bother me, as I know some really great 'old-school' business people whose reputations precede them, and would never have websites or other crap; there's no value in it, their connections are incredible. The trouble is that there are no other means of researching this guy, either. Someone had mentioned that his office and his company is a silly little operation in New York, not exactly the expectation I'd have for a high-profile business entity. Could be a non-issue, but again, no way of finding out for sure.
* This gentleman was involved with Franklin once before, and the initiatives that were in process at the time went nowhere. His fault? Probably not. But I'd like to know what his contributions were at the time, as well as what Franklin or he feels is or will be different about this time.
If there was a way that we could confirm that he at least has the means and/or connections to make great things happen if the conditions are right, then I'm all for it and glad to have him as a part of the Franklin business strategy. If he's just a nobody riding the coat tails of a famous family who also just happens to have his same name, then as a heavily-invested shareholder I want to know it.
Just some thoughts. It would be nice if Franklin could begin to establish some credibility.
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