At These Levels Comments

Robert J Alman:

rlmn987@yahoo.com (Robert J Alman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:15:22 -0400

Neil George - I sure hope you see this!! Your Inner Circle is the worst piece of trash I've ever read. I can't believe you and your publisher have the nerve to publish such garbage. It was well worth the $500 fee to find out what a horrible adviser you are. Go Ambac - That was a great trade - not for the faint of heart. You are certainly right. It takes a lot of guts to lose 90% of your money! Another great trade was Yingli Green a solid 75% loser. Way to go Neil. We are all proud of you!!

susan p: The Day The Investment World Changes

gearly@kci-com.com (susan p) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:41:20 -0400

nice perspective and balance...thanks.

Tom Harman:

tomharman@aol.com (Tom Harman) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:03:38 -0400

I'm concerned about the local banks which provide lines of credit to businesses. If they run out of deposits (money to lend) or tighten credit, there could be a downward spiral of closings, layoffs, lower consumption, lower tax revenues and suspension of infrastructure maintenance. This sounds like the recipe for a depression or at least a severe, long recession. Those of us relying on dividends and interest to supplement Social Security will be looking for someone to hire seventy year-olds for jobs that don't exist.

Elliott Gue: Gasoline Inventories

energystrategist@kci-com.com (Elliott Gue) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:13:40 -0400

Yes, you are absolutely right. There is a shortage of gasoline in parts of Georgia and Tennessee. Some stations are reportedly totally out of petrol while others are limiting the amount their customers can pump to around $40 (not much with gasoline close to $4 a agallon).

This is a form of crude rationing that exists because pump prices aren't rising as much as they should in these areas. This is probably because the companies are afraid of getting accused of profiteering.

Lee G.: Gasoline Inventories

lg71050@gmail.com (Lee G.) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:03:46 -0400

I heard a news report this morning about people filling up when down only half a tank and also aout following tanker trucks from station to station. Anecdotal, perhaps, but interesting and indicative of your point.

cynthia: Saving The System

perville@aol.com (cynthia) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:58:51 -0400

Can anyone tell me how much I will get for each of my Washington Mutual shares?

I haven't seen any attention devoted to that.

Has the shareholder price been set, or is it in play?

I see sixteen cents as the listed price. Never struck me to sell at three or four dollars.

donut: US Superpower No More?

day_old.donut@yahoo.com (donut) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:46:06 -0400

Unfortunately 'diligence' is not a word that comes to mind to describe this congress, Mr. Bush, (altho I voted for him) or politicians in general. I guess one hopes because one has to.

Jud Miner: Lack of Confidence

judminer@charter.net (Jud Miner) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:10:08 -0400

The most unfortunate part of this crisis is the inability of members of Congress in both parties to step aside from partisan bickering and grandstanding, and show bipartisan leadership.

Where are the present day Benjamin Franklins, Abraham Lincolns, Harry Trumans and Ronald Reagans who can rise above the uproar and direct everyone's energies to practical, pragmatic solutions?

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Steve Clapp: Natural Gas Inventories

sclappmail@gmail.com (Steve Clapp) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:18:43 -0400

Elliott,
What do think about buying the nat gas commodity ETF (symbol UNG) vs. individual companies? I was thinking of a buy/write at this price. Thoughts? Thanks -

Steve

Ralph Mills: The Big Gas Shift

rmills_7@yahoo.com (Ralph Mills) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:06:33 -0400

I am curiuos of your reaction to Chesapeake Energy recent deciion to cut their capital budget due the posibility of a gas bubble and weaker than expected natural gas prices?
Thank you.

Lee: Don't be Foooled

lg71050@gmail.com (Lee) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:16:22 -0400

Why, oh why can't we have a better media? Their role in this mess needs serious examination.

Conrad: Avoid Armageddon

ultra1066@yahoo.com (Conrad) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:32:46 -0400

I have a question for Neil concerning LEH and LINE. LEH holds a large number of shares in LINE. Will they be forced to sell these shares and cause short term downward pressure on LINE'S stock. GS also holds a large number of shares, will they be selling LINE to raise cash?

Jack: Misery Loves Company

jackvest@vom.com (Jack) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:53:35 -0400

For Elliot Gue: I understand that the hedges for LINE are with Lehman. Since Lehman is bankrupt, do the hedges exist?

Lee G.: A Mixed Bag

lg71050@gmail.com (Lee G.) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:25:27 -0400

One of the reasons for this large build, I read someplace, may be that several tankers that would have docked and delivered last week were kept parked offshore due to Tropical Storm Fay concerns. These tankers did not turn around and go home. They came in and delivered this week.