We have been talking about respect here. Respecting each others opinions, respecting when it seems that people have had enough of a particular topic, and letting it go, and respect for RM for doing a very tough job. We are not the easiest investors to answer to . We ARE rather well informed.

On the topic of respect....in many countries, ( central, south america particularly ), respect is paramount. I truly believe that the KRY management, Fung in particular, know that the worst thing that they could be doing would be to talk to the press about the 'unfairness', the 'inept beaurocracy', etc. Yes, those may be the obvious things not to say, but as well, to push Chavez, to toot our own horn to make us look good ( at the same time showing them up? ), to try to intimidate country in anyway, would be seen as not respecting the VZ process. No matter what WE think. we are in their country, doing bussiness (trying to anyway) on their blessings, and it is paramount that we show respect, but also to look to be showing them respect.

As we all know, President Chavez is very very into being respected. That is a mantra of his. The very worst thing we can do is show anything that could be seen as disrespect. Just the kind of name calling, and worse, that we do here could give all shareholders a black eye. I'm sure the VZ officials or people with Chavez's ear, keep up with what we say.

We don't have far to go here, so let's take another track....we have definetly gone over EVERY possible scenario, debated adnossium certain topic's. Step back and immagine you are RM, or Fung, or Chavez even. They would be shaking their heads at best, and having quite a laugh at our expense at worst.

Many of us will likely meet at some tropical paradise when all this is over. Lets stay civil, and realize we are all being pushed to the edge. What we say now is really only for us as individuals to hear ouselves talk. Lets get back to doing DD, giving those doing it our thanks, and stop bring bad vibes here.

It is ABSOLUTELY counter-productive to keep beating the dead horse.

Lets be friends.......and soon we'll all meet in paradise and get quite drunk and laugh about it all....and plan our best seller....and a movie!!

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