The docket for the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. has been added to the FCC's Items on Circulation.One word to express this: "Finally!"
When an item hits the FCC's Items on Circulation, that means it's now being formally passed to the four other FCC Commissioners. A final vote on the transaction could come in as little as three weeks from the date of Circulation (6/17). The timing depends on how the first two Commissioners vote, but traditionally, the final two Commissioners have ten days after the first two votes to make their decision.
Thanks Len!
Thank Ryan!
This is the best news yet!
which means?
what timetable now are we looking at?
vote could come anytime?
And the Lord said, "Go Sox."
Yeah, please explain what the heck this mean, Ryan.
Well I wonder if Kevin I am bought by the NAB Martin will live up to his promise of ruling on this by June 30th ?
This should be good for another 30% loss to the stock price.........
"which means?
what timetable now are we looking at?
vote could come anytime?
Posted by: gary | June 20, 2008 1:57 PM"
Based on the earliest cirulated item....
Two + years????
It means the end game. A decision. Thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Should we read into the fact that this was circulated on the 17th, but was just put on today. After Mel's meeting with the other commissioners?
The clock is ticking now.
I still can't believe Martin would circulate something high profile like this if he didn't have the votes.
Which means-
Essentially this just confirms the news on Monday that Martin would be recommending approval and that an order was being circulated. Now its official, the matter is OFFICIALLY being considered. I wonder if anyone knows the average time items stay in circulation before being ruled upon...
And why should it take so long? I can't believe these commissioners don't know how they are going to vote by now. Come on guys, get it over with!
Mel probably said, "just put the f'n thing to a vote, and we'll all move on."
Whatever happens is better than what is happening. Viva la vote.
I think it's bottom of the ninth time and the bases are empty... what that means I'm not sure and I'm not sure what this means.. are they about to vote finally some three months after their buddies at the DOJ all said yes... smoke em' if you got em'.. this could still be another ten miles left on this marathon.. that made sense....
Why the hell does crap like this announcement and Kevin's endorsement come out piece-meal and doesn't do a damn thing to the stock, but ONE freakin' analysis by GS and the stock TANKS TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL?? WTF?????!!
This stock is either:
a. being manipulated DOWN so insiders can get in cheap before the approval - OR -
b. insiders know how the vote is going to go and were privy to dump the stock and get out before it takes a nosedive on a merger rejection
?????
anonymous coward you are a hater and a ASSHOLE I
anonymous coward you are a hater and a ASSHOLE I
Thanks for this great news Len. Saw you break it. 3 weeks or less to go. Load up now!!
How is this "Breaking" news?? It's not posted on Yahoo, Google finance news, etc.?
Glad to see this thing is finally coming to a close- even if the FCC rejects (which I doubt at this point) at least there is an answer- which this incompetent schmuck should have rendered a long time ago. He should be hung for the damage he caused both firms.
demondeacs1 you are a hater and a ASSHOLE I
i m for the merger asshole
@AC You're right, it was "breaking" at the time (because it had just happened), but it's not breaking right now. So yeah, I removed the reference. :)
It will be 2 weeks before anyone knows the decision.
Ask the same question tomorrow, the answer will be- 2 weeks.
Ask the same question next month or next year, the answer will be- 2 weeks.
demondeacs1, sounds like you're the hater, calling people "asshole"....
i am also for the merger!!!
Ryan, no digs on you about the piece-meal article, just frustrated!!!
i m not for the merger asshole
Cramer -- Please post the name of the guys who have slowed or blocked this merger a few more times on your show.....PEOPLE write them down and Vote these guys out of office. a Statement should be made. WE the People, who elect you into office expect REAL solutions to REAL probelms! REAL probelms you ask? Yes...like OUR ECONOMY....The WAR on TERROR, the Billions Illegals are costing this country annually, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SECURITY......like those REAL probelms. This is a RADIO SERVICE that the PEOPLE must purchase in order to obtain the service!! Give me a break with Monopoly? This is a conspiracy at the greatest level and something should be done about it!
stick and stones AC, but your words will never hurt me
the vote will = NO! to Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin's "merge" MONOPOLY scheme.
0.0
ARE YOU FUCKIN KIDDING ME......THREE FUCKIN WEEKS......THERE WILL BE NO FUCKIN STOCK LEFT......DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH FUCKIN MONEY I HAVE LOST.......I COULD USE THIS STOCK TO WIPE MY ASS.......LETS WAIT UNTIL SPRING THAT GOOD.......ORBITCAST SUCKS.......WHERE THE FUCK IS THE ORGANIZATION TO PROTEST OUTSIDE THESE FUCKIN ASSHOLE OFFICES....THEY ARE DESTROYING THIS STOCK......AND WHY THE FUCK ISNT GOLDMAN BEING INVESTIGATED.....EVERYTIME SOMETHING IS IMMINENT THEY DROP A NUCLEAR BOMB.....MEL IS A COMPLETE ASSHOLE.....HE SHOULD BE OUT DAMMING GOLDMAN AND THE JIHADIST PIECE OF SHIT
ARE YOU FUCKIN KIDDING ME......THREE FUCKIN WEEKS......THERE WILL BE NO FUCKIN STOCK LEFT......DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH FUCKIN MONEY I HAVE LOST.......I COULD USE THIS STOCK TO WIPE MY ASS.......LETS WAIT UNTIL SPRING THAT GOOD.......ORBITCAST SUCKS.......WHERE THE FUCK IS THE ORGANIZATION TO PROTEST OUTSIDE THESE FUCKIN ASSHOLE OFFICES....THEY ARE DESTROYING THIS STOCK......AND WHY THE FUCK ISNT GOLDMAN BEING INVESTIGATED.....EVERYTIME SOMETHING IS IMMINENT THEY DROP A NUCLEAR BOMB.....MEL IS A COMPLETE ASSHOLE.....HE SHOULD BE OUT DAMMING GOLDMAN AND THE JIHADIST PIECE OF SHIT
We can only hope AC, we can only hope
wtf is 0.0? Is this supposed to be a reference to O & A? it's just gay and i wanna punch somone everytime its posted.
demondeacs1, grow up. sticks and stones? names? you're the one calling people names. but let me give it a try... demondeacs1, you're an idiot. wow, that was fun. demondeacs1, you're a moron. wow...i love it. demondeacs1, you're an ASSHOLE. :)
cool.
love,
AC
your Words can't hurt me Boy! You can try but it will not work, I am bigger than that-so go kiss your mother with that sloppy mouth--because your words, lol, can't hurt me!!! so go stick that in your pipe and smoke it AC!!
Finally... This is the real deal this time. I would suspect a decisiion is to be made when teh markets are closed on Fourth of July weekend. Nice doing business with you all.
How old are you people on this Blog?
Just out of College? Stockbrokers?
Crying about how much $$ you lost?
Don't be angry, don't worry about the things you can't control, don't invest in stocks money you can't afford to lose, be greatful your alive and healthy, and Vote the guys out of office that have slowed this merger or who have stood against it.....simple.
The merger will happen, the companies will rebound, it will just take 2-3 years. You have not lost any $$ unless you were stupid enough to dump your stock in an emotion response to the sell off. But more, cost average and stop looking at the ticker--- and go back and spending your valuable time time making more money in the job you have chosen.
Peace.
Patrick Rogers for President! You go boy!...Fuckin' bunch of Washington ass-kissing cronies...Mel, who I thought was on our side, has had ample opportunity to put this FCC Duck squad on notice as the laughing stock of departments in DC.
Incredible incompetence coupled with political favors and plans. God I hate government running amuck!
First, my response.....I'll rest assured that his ass is trying to block it!
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Pat,
How about this...it's been 460 days and the Nab is paying politicians off.
When 80% of customers support this and Congress doesn't, there is money changing hands.
I'm posting wherever I can advising people of your opposition.
Take your chances at election pal.
XXXXX
From: Senator_Leahy@leahy.senate.gov
To:
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 2:26 PM
Subject: From Senator Patrick Leahy
Dear Dr. and Mrs. XXXXXXXXXX
Thank you for contacting me about the proposed merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio companies. It is good to hear from you.
On February 19, 2007, Sirius and XM announced their plans to merge. The $13 billion proposed merger has since sparked concern about what it would mean for consumers. Proponents of the deal say that the merger would be beneficial to consumers. They argue that both companies are currently struggling financially and, without the merger, neither service would continue to invest in new and diverse programming. Critics are concerned that the merger would create a monopoly in the satellite radio service market, which may result in higher prices and reduced service in what is still a relatively new industry.
The Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights held a hearing on March 20, 2007 to investigate whether the merger is consistent with our nation's competition laws. The Department of Justice recently approved the proposed merger, but the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) must also approve the transaction before the companies proceed to merge. The FCC is charged with making its determination under a public interest standard, which is different from the competition analysis performed by the Department of Justice.
Rest assured that I will continue to closely monitor this proposal as it progresses through the various regulatory stages. Thank you again for contacting me. Please keep in touch.
Subscribe to the Senator Patrick Leahy's periodic newsletter at the following address:
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Yes, I can see why the FCC needs three more weeks before a vote.. they have only had the fucker for 17 months.... wouldn't want to rush them or anything.
What a collection of inepts.
Even if the merger goes through, and it looks like it will, the surviving company will be still in massive debt and will need ether government subsidies (censorship) or some company to come and rescue them as this economic disaster can't carry on much longer. I can't wait to see how this plays out as SIRIUSXM provides a great service, it just like the airlines can't make a profit.
Ryan... thanks for Orbitcast!
I understand the last 2 commissioners vote up to 10 days after the 1st 2, but how quickly must the 1st 2 vote once item circulated and by the way it is dated the 17th.
Anyone know ?
And if we're not talking business days, 20 days from the 17th is July 7th.
Wow - at long last the FCC shows signs of life...
Ok you guys -- go on & vote...
Amazing how GS Mark Wienkes got out his research note, crushing the DNA of Sirius / XM just before this event, lowering prices, exactly in this week... to allow the shorts to recover...
MAkes you wonder about the shorts and their supporters, don't you?
The merger will pass, I am sure now. Prices will go up.
Who gives a shit about the merger, either way no fucking HD Radio in Satrad receivers! FUCK YOU STRUBLE! Now, you sneaky llitte shitball and airways hijacker and destroyer, you are trying to circumvent public comment on the proposed 10db FM-HD power increase:
"FM IBOC Power Increase Sought"
"As I suspected, this request is 'piggybacked' on Docket 99-325, it is not a new Petition for Rulemaking. You see, they want to eliminate the opportunity for public comment and just push it through. Note that this request includes Appendix A (the long list of owned FM radio stations, demonstrating how high and mighty these companies are) but where are all of the referenced test reports that were supposed to be included in Appendix B and C? I would kinda like to read them. A-Ha! Footnote 5 explains that the test reports are being submitted directly to the FCC by iBiquity and CBS, Inc. Sneaky!"
http://tinyurl.com/4vrrl6
Man, I empothize with the hostility here; I feel the same way; I have demons in my head, running-over the same-old-tired-refrain about having a damn ruling already!
THIS IS COMPLETE INSANITY!---At this point, a "no" vote is totally liable against the FCC-Commission in the District Courts; Of course, I suppose it was Kevin's duty to circulate the draft, and he's a proponent of the merger, so maybe that would be a stumbling block when/if litigation ensues!
I'm not going through that drama; Once a decision is rendered, I'm either a long-term long, or I call it quits! I've lost so much money and "sanctity-of-mind"....in short, my Spirit has been injured; I've given it my best as a long...and I promised myself I'd at least hold through until a completed (either way) merger decision is rendered!
I will say, imo, it doesn't look good for the merger; I think Deborah Tate is the dissenting Republican (NAB-ally...Goldman-Sachs shill, and a politico!); So, Karmazin and Gary are going to try and drum-up support next week; Maybe Tate is fence-sitting, b/c they are meeting with her too again!
This is what our Government has become, sad to say! Paid to the highest bidder! Who wins in this game? The consumer? I'm sure the Courts would rule in favor of the consumer via an over-turn of the FCC-commission...but that would be too much wait for me!
I hope it doesn't come down to that; I'm still writing e-mail to the commission members!
GLTA-longs trying to "keep-the-faith"! eom!
Parting thoughts....
Common sense to the common sensed man suggests that this merger will pass.
Common sense also suggested that this simple decision should have been complete last November.
These (FCC and Congress) are not people who understand the will of the little people, or, for that matter reason. Their working lives are absorbed by never ending debate, legal tactics, and back scratching. Go along-get along ...and by all means put their interests first.
I hope and trust that this merger will be approved if for no other reason to end the embarrassment of my Government, however, with what we've all witnessed let nothing shock you!
Parting thoughts....
Common sense to the common sensed man suggests that this merger will pass.
Common sense also suggested that this simple decision should have been complete last November.
These (FCC and Congress) are not people who understand the will of the little people, or, for that matter reason. Their working lives are absorbed by never ending debate, legal tactics, and back scratching. Go along-get along ...and by all means put their interests first.
I hope and trust that this merger will be approved if for no other reason to end the embarrassment of my Government, however, with what we've all witnessed let nothing shock you!
ron and fez noon to three
Ok, I am starting to capitulate so the BOTTOM may now be in:
I could not take the pain and had to unload some shares after hours that I had bought on margin at 3.18. I could have held out for another 25 cents down, but if merger denied or something else causes a drop to 1.50 or lower, I'm completedly slaughtered. I swore I would never use margin again, but decided after DOJ announced approval with ZERO conditions. Thought this was good news.
History has shown with me that I also sell the day the bottom is formed, so expect a rebound Monday now that I relinquished some shares to Goldman Sachs at 2.01.
If I can hold onto all my shares I can make a bundle if there is an approval and rebound to 3.50 - 4.00. Hanging on by a thread. Anyone without Margin should hold tight because approval is coming. I may have to lighten up a little more, but what a shame because it will likely rebound strongly.
Good Luck all.
I'm telling you, it was MEL'S big fat white envoples at the last meeting that did the trick
You guys that are still interested in these stocks....this may very well be the bottom.
Should a vote come in less than three weeks (finally!), the curtain may finally fall on the stock drop.
I am still disinterested in these two as an investment, since they've had 7 years to get their acts together. A merger should never have been in the cards.
They should've both been profitable and riding off into the sunset long by now. Had they only forced automakers to include SDARS as standard equipment in all models 5 years ago, they wouldn't be in this mess today. Too much money wasted on acquiring subscribers, and far too much money wasted on the talent war.
O&A ..... This Dreaded Show will FINALLY becoming to an end.
eric logan has made his exit today at xm radio
eric logan has made his exit today at xm radio
poor PocketRadio,
You are still so fearful, and desperate to slander the technology standard for digital radio. Lucky that as HD Radio grows larger by the day your lunatic delusions are proven more and more uneducated and idiotic.
Now for the FACTS:
(analog power is not affected).
"The intent is to get digital coverage to better match the analog without causing harmful interference on neighboring first-adjacent channels."
"The idea is increase FM IBOC coverage and improve building penetration of digital signals for better HD-R receiver performance."
The FCC and HD Radio (since roll out 2002) have been at the current ratio of power of the analog signal to the digital signal is standardized at 100:1. AKA HD Radio signal has been at 1% power level of the analog signal. It's time to start giving broadcasters the ability to start bringing the power level of Digital up (10db) and start bringing the power level of Analog down. Which will further enrage and scare poor pocketradio, bringing on yet more childish fits of anger all over a technology, which was selected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2002 as the only digital audio broadcasting technology for AM and FM broadcasting in the United States.
Therefore, HD Radio is considered an attractive alternative to satellite radio, which charges a fee for its use. Satellite radio which with "merge" scheme's will not be around too much longer.
HD Digital Radio • IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE!
HD Digital Radio. It's here. It's local. It's free. DISCOVER IT!
www.hdradio.com/
I went in with $200k between both Siri and XM, thought for sure this would be no brainer but little did I realize the decision makers had no brains and took over 9 months. Averaged in at $3.35-you do the math for losses--and cutting off toes one by one to ease the pain.
oh the humanity!!!
@Anonymous Coward
Hey, the NAB/IBOC shill-parrot is back! Didn't I see your on Jerry Del Collino's site. The NAB is also trying to hide the FM-HD power increase from its own members:
"NAB to Seek FCC Approval of Major IBOC Power Boost"
"For some broadcasters, however, the fact that the NAB has apparently signed on to the recommendation without first revealing details of this rather secretive study to its general membership is both striking and troubling."
http://tinyurl.com/39foj9
the nab sucks dick let them merge now
Who gives a shit about the merger, either way no fucking HD Radio in Satrad receivers! FUCK YOU STRUBLE! Now, you sneaky llitte shitball and airways hijacker and destroyer, you are trying to circumvent public comment on the proposed 10db FM-HD power increase:>>
Yup! What da man said! Humiliation for the NAB scumbucketariat on tap!
Plowboy,
IF you used some "Common sense" you wouldn't be so desperate, you wouldn't have wasted your money in a risky investment like satradio with a business plan which will do nothing but fail "merge" scheme or NO "merge" scheme. Sadly you made it worse on yourself by posting BS after BS about your delusions of grandeur on the satradio industry. What the matter? Are you trying to sucker others into the same mess you made yourself? You place blame on everyone but the parties who are responsible YOU and Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin. You were too emotional and made a poor investment choice, Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin see's satradio demise and wants to get a big cash grab via a "merge" MONOPOLY before the entire industry implodes. You believed in Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin's scheme hook line and sinker. yet didn't factor in Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin's greed and arrogance factor. Melvin Alan "Mel" Karmazin has more than proven he cares not about the product nor the consumer, just desperate like you to line his pockets with other peoples money.
"Upping HD Radio signal strengths"
"The short math given what we know today is that it will cost roughly double on the transmission end to increase HD Radio FM power tenfold. There are likely to be additional costs for cooling and air handling as well, in order to dissipate the excess energy required to get out another 10 dB in HD Radio signal. And, for some higher powered stations, existing HD Radio configurations may not be able to handle the power load, which could add to the cost and complexity of increasing HD Radio beyond its current power level... Also worth considering is existing transmitter combiner technology and whether or not it can support the added demands of increasing HD Radio broadcasts another 10 dB. If not, then it’s very likely that stations at the higher power levels will need to factor in a new antenna system that can support HD Radio, rather than piggyback onto their existing FM antenna system. At the higher powers, especially, an immediate 10 dB increase in HD Radio signal may be cost prohibitive... This will typically mean the addition of another similarly rated transmitter (using a combining technique) or the purchase of a new transmitter of roughly twice today’s power level."
http://www.rbr.com/features/intel_briefs/hd_radio_signal_bealor_cavell.html
Hardly any stations are going to be able to afford the proposed FM-HD power increase, anyway. The increase will just cause massive interference, and that is why these bogus, secretive studies were perrformed by iBiquity, and behind-the-back submitted to the FCC.
PocketRadio,
you have alot to learn. Your posts show just how fearful, and desperate PocketRadio is. All over being upset with a technology standard for digital radio. Keep your piehole spewing as HD Radio grows larger by the day your lunatic delusions are proven more and more uneducated and idiotic.
“Digital FM stereo coverage will equal monaural analog FM coverage. We’ll deliver digital stereo farther than analog stereo.” In general, he added, the 10dB maximum boost proposed by the group would boost a digital signal’s range by about 10 miles."
"the power boost would deliver “digital indoor reception with better quality than analog.”
"The 1 percent cap, the petition said, was “intentionally set at a very conservative level to ensure that the introduction of digital audio broadcasting would not adversely impact analog compatibility. The relatively limited on-air testing of the IBOC [in-band on-channel] system that had been conducted at that time justified such a hyper-conservative approach.” Since then, the petition continued, experience has shown that the low digital FM power level “precludes many of these stations from being able to transmit a digital signal that fully replicates their analog service areas. The lower digital power level also limits the ability of digital FM signals to penetrate buildings and other structures, thereby impeding indoor reception. Consequently, a significant number of potential listeners are unable to benefit from digital broadcasts.”
With the filing, “broadcasters and equipment makers clearly say it’s time to increase the power devoted to FM HD Radio broadcasts,” HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital said. “The initial HD Radio rollout was structured to ensure minimal interference of analog signals while also offering a strong digital service. That first phase has gone smoothly, with minimal interruption of traditional radio broadcasts.” The test program, iBiquity added, determined that the proposed increase in digital FM output would significantly improve digital FM performance with virtually no risk of adversely affecting analog compatibility.”
The tests found little impact on the host station’s analog signal or the analog signals of FM stations operating in nearby markets in adjacent frequencies [first- and second-adjacent stations], iBiquity said.
More than 1,700 AM and FM HD Radio stations are on the air.
Good news Good news, except if your a troll named PocketRadio who spams the web with his desperate, fearful, lunatic delusions are proven more and more uneducated and idiotic by the day. The TRUTH is much better than PocketRadio Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.
Sorry Pocketradio only the uneducated can be controlled by your ignorant fear.
http://scientaestubique.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/media-political-and-religious-fud-fear-uncertainty-doubt-controlling-by-fear/
@Anonymous Coward
"Reduced quality concerns"
"Another such conflict arises from the extra free programs available today. iBiquity is seeking FCC approval for conditional access, that is, enabling the extra programs to be available only by paid subscription (on future models of HD Radio). NDS, a maker of digital media encryption technology, has a deal with iBiquity to provide HD Radio with an encrypted content-delivery system called RadioGuard.[40] NDS claims that RadioGuard will provide additional revenue-generating possibilities. iBiquity has stated that RadioGuard will become a standard feature of the HD Radio system. These competing capabilities mean that purchasers of early models of HD Radio have no guarantees of continued broadcasts of either high-quality audio or extra channels. Audio quality will suffer as broadcasters decide to subdivide their streams into extra HD-2 and HD-3 channels. And if the extra channels become subscription channels, they will become invisible to older radios without RadioGuard (and to those unwilling to pay for them)."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Radio
Do you think consumers, who have already bought HD radios, know that their radios may become obsolete?
Do you think consumers, who have already bought satradio radios, know that their radios will become obsolete?
@ Anonymous Coward | June 20, 2008 7:17 PM
silly rabbit, read the press. "YOUR RADIO WILL NOT BE OBSOLETE." it's even on the front page of orbitcast.
"Do you think consumers, who have already bought satradio radios, know that their radios will become obsolete?"
I love this ! What a spoiled little baby with a temper! I'll see you back on Jerry's site. I really had you fooled - it was all-for-one and one-for-all! Them was me!
Oh it is so over for satradio.....
iPhone 3G firmware has FM radio support, FOTA
Posted 19 June 2008
Reports from users in possession of the latest iPhone 3G firmware indicate that the device will have support for both FM radio and FOTA (firmware over the air).
FM radio support means that the iPhone 3G may be able to make use of devices like Apple’s own “iPod Radio Remote,” which includes an FM tuner and allows users to listen to FM radio stations. Current iPhone and iPod touch models are incompatible with the radio remote.
Firmware over the air support means that Apple will theoretically be able to deliver software and firmware updates over the iPhone’s cellular network connection, potentially allowing re-locking of unlocked devices and feature enhancements that do not require connection to a host computer.
Stick a fork into the entire satradio industry. First Melvin's "merge" scheme taking the industry down to it's knees, IF approved the industry will hit new lows till it completely implodes because of Melvin's greed and arrogance. Now we hear the 3G iPhone includes a FM tuner. Satradio D O N E.
"Cramer -- Please post the name of the guys who have slowed or blocked this merger a few more times on your show.....PEOPLE write them down and Vote these guys out of office. a Statement should be made. WE the People, who elect you into office expect REAL solutions to REAL probelms! REAL probelms you ask? Yes...like OUR ECONOMY....The WAR on TERROR, the Billions Illegals are costing this country annually, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SECURITY......like those REAL probelms. This is a RADIO SERVICE that the PEOPLE must purchase in order to obtain the service!! Give me a break with Monopoly? This is a conspiracy at the greatest level and something should be done about it!"
I'm not a big fan of this merger but HOLLY CRAP this has taken way too long.. any decision is welcome at this point.. it can't be that big of a deal to decide... and I do think these people should be held accountable.. fire their asses... you know what I mean.. vote them out..
"I really had you fooled - it was all-for-one and one-for-all! Them was me!"
You fool NO ONE but your ignorant self Pocketradio. Your games only prove how fearful, and desperate PocketRadio is. The rest of us could care less, as a education DEBUNKS everything ignorant point you make.
Have no clue what "Jerry's site" is can't say I've ever been there however we now know it's a place where trolls like Pocketradio spew ignorance... Nope no need to go there.
But here is yet another link with the FACTS:
Pumping Up The Volume: HD Radio Touts Price Cuts
BY PATRICK SEITZ
INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=17&artnum=2&issue=20080604
Pocketradio - DEBUNKED
FM sucks, HD blows and satellite radio will rule in 2 -3 years
FUCK OFF NAB RADIO SUCKS LET THEM MERGE
@Anonymous Coward
"Pumping Up The Volume: HD Radio Touts Price Cuts"
"Are you waiting in line for your HD radio?"
"If you lower the price enough, folks will buy the radio. That's the belief about HD radio that is being stoked in our industry. And, of course, it's wrong."
http://www.hear2.com/2006/11/are_you_waiting.html
Slamdunk!
Coward to Plowboy,
Desperate are those hoping for a NAB win. I enjoy seeing Nabsters like yourself get your comeuppance for trying to hold onto your frail monopoly.
What may Plowboy undertake once this merger is completed? .... Lobbying the House and Senate to pass legislation that NAB broadcasters pay full radio royalty just as satrad does... and as these poor artists deserve.
I will bet I'll find a sympathetic ear for Artists in the new Democratic administration....don't you?
It will be grand when the NAB Members pay up!
:)
"The rest of us could care less, as a education DEBUNKS everything ignorant point you make."
If you were so educated you would grasp the difference between COULD and COULDN'T care less, smart guy.
THERES NO RELEVENCE TO OPRAH NO RELEVANCE TO HOWARD NO RELEVANCE TO MARTHA FUCKIN STEWART...............AND MEL IS SITTING IN THE FUCKIN IVORY TOWER AND SAYING NOTHING WHILE HIS STOCK IS BEING BASHED INTO THE GROUND.......STEVE JOBS WOUDNT STAND FOR THIS SHIT FOR A SECOND HE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TALKSHOWS MAKING THE ROUNDS AND FUCKING THIS ASSHOLE FROM GOLDMAN WHO IS A FUCKIN JIHADISTS.....EVERY FUCKIN TIME GOOD INFORMATION COMES OUT LIKE AN IMMENANT MERGER THIS FUCKIN PIECE OF SHIT POPPS HIS TIMMY MC FUCKIN VAY HEAD UP AND DROPS AND IED.......
MEL YOUR A MORRON
THERES NO RELEVENCE TO OPRAH NO RELEVANCE TO HOWARD NO RELEVANCE TO MARTHA FUCKIN STEWART...............AND MEL IS SITTING IN THE FUCKIN IVORY TOWER AND SAYING NOTHING WHILE HIS STOCK IS BEING BASHED INTO THE GROUND.......STEVE JOBS WOUDNT STAND FOR THIS SHIT FOR A SECOND HE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TALKSHOWS MAKING THE ROUNDS AND FUCKING THIS ASSHOLE FROM GOLDMAN WHO IS A FUCKIN JIHADISTS.....EVERY FUCKIN TIME GOOD INFORMATION COMES OUT LIKE AN IMMENANT MERGER THIS FUCKIN PIECE OF SHIT POPPS HIS TIMMY MC FUCKIN VAY HEAD UP AND DROPS AND IED.......
MEL YOUR A MORRON
I never read a post that consists of more than two paragraphs. Get a grip you psuedo Tolstoys.
Merge its been almost a year and a half. Interoperability. Yikes, somebody get a grip internet radio, ipods, traditional radio, cd's, silence, and dvd's.
Why the rush i think they should give it another year or two.
"STEVE JOBS WOUDNT STAND FOR THIS SHIT FOR A SECOND HE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TALKSHOWS MAKING THE ROUNDS"
WRONG!! Apple lost nearly 50% at the beginning of the year and all the Apple stockholders were freaking out asking where was Jobs. He said nothing except that he doesn't look at the stock price and that those things work themselves out.
I wouldn't be too hard on GS.... their call of 11/07 called Sirius at 2.25 while Citi has clung to a 9.00. Citi has been very accurate throughout their organization.... more so than even Bob Peck who saw XMSR @ 20.00 post merger.
If there is one are of concern I think GS has correctly identified it's that the 6.99 Ala carte may be a killer..... run the numbers yourself .. if even 30% ( 5 million ) drop by 60.00 per year, you've just lost 15% of the combined company's revenue.
Face it.... 90% of people have been 85% wrong on pricing or seeing the future of Satrad. Don't count anything out and for God's sakes after seven years of downhill promises and hype, use your own head.
My head says what it said three years ago.... that this will be a killer in 2015. A literal smoker with a cap up to 35-38 Billion bucks. (12 bucks per share) . A six bagger (now) is worth the wait if you're long term.
Other thoughts..
1 Nab has screwed themselves being so vehement.... tipping their fears/insecurity.
2. CITI 9.00 is ass kissing for funding preference.
3. Goldman may be doing this for Mel and Merger or to cover shorts.
4. The merger will be 4-1 approved.
5. SIXM will be in the black by Q4 - 2009.
6. There is a tremendous pent up demand of fence sitters.
7. Mel is the greatest communication master/marketer of all times.
8. The FCC (Under Martin) is immoral , political and incompetent.
9. Merger produces 500M of combined synergies annually forever.
10. Contracts with OEM's and content providers get reworked "vigorously" upon expiration.
11. Adlestein is the next Chairman ... and a good one.
Mel is a faggot!! Hoo Hoo Right Robin! Tell them Fred!!
3 weeks + 10 days = more BS = end of august an then maybe = more BS