So anyone here think Brandons article has NOTHING to do with not Holding .13 today?

[john]

I have a few things to say. This may be just a blog but I assure you that Sirius XM executives and employees do in fact read it everyday. Howard Stern has talked about us on his show. I have received many correspondences from certain people (they wear suits) who shall remain nameless on my articles.

As for my "lurking." By now you know I more than lurk. I get involved. I'm invested in this stock, too. I'm always looking for ideas on new articles and topics. Right now in fact, I think that Homers market cap story is a big one. That was truly amazing insight that was overlooked by the average retail investor. I'm here, at seeking alpha, on yahoo, at aol, raging bull. I check news from multiple sources. I'm always looking through FCC and SEC filings.

That's not to say its only place where I get ideas. I dissect analyst reports when I get them, review OEM data and offer technical analysis which is my fortay on occasion. I never claim to be great at fundamental analysis. I'm not an accountant, but I do my best.

That is true but the fact remains. One has to pick his material a little better, otherwise he starts to look like a fool. I have no problem with what you did in the fact you got your idea from a blog or blogs. The problem was the article you wrote was filled with conjecture (the BK) and total falacies (the loss of 2 million subs) based on what, bad math skills and lack of information. Next time try to remember the gross retail adds.


P.S. Finally as a bloger, I dont think most would give a rats ass about credibility. As a journalist you put your credibility on the line with every article you write. You just lost alot of it with that article.

[Far Away]

John, if I look from the broader perspective I do not have any doubt about Mel except he does not communicate and care much about the common holders.

As far as communication is concerned everyone knows that so many dogs were barking about MERGER and BK. Mel's dog does not bark but only bites. I like it.

I hope now that his next mission is to make SIRI FCF positive in 2009 and he will prove it.

Remember that two top paid subs co joining hands together and competitors have been knocked out. Blue dog will be going ahead without any fear.

If it happens before RS then any idea about the positive sentiment and the PPS?

[sl62]

I have a few things to say. This may be just a blog but I assure you that Sirius XM executives and employees do in fact read it everyday. Howard Stern has talked about us on his show. I have received many correspondences from certain people (they wear suits) who shall remain nameless on my articles.

As for my "lurking." By now you know I more than lurk. I get involved. I'm invested in this stock, too. I'm always looking for ideas on new articles and topics. Right now in fact, I think that Homers market cap story is a big one. That was truly amazing insight that was overlooked by the average retail investor. I'm here, at seeking alpha, on yahoo, at aol, raging bull. I check news from multiple sources. I'm always looking through FCC and SEC filings.

That's not to say its only place where I get ideas. I dissect analyst reports when I get them, review OEM data and offer technical analysis which is my fortay on occasion. I never claim to be great at fundamental analysis. I'm not an accountant, but I do my best.

Brandon...

Here is something you must understand. You walk a very thin line...your last line in your post says it all:

>>I never claim to be great at fundamental analysis. I'm not an accountant, but I do my best.<<

Look, this line is very disturbing if you are going to be kicking out actual articles that hit the wires. So given your own self-analysis, you are not exactly credible. When you are in a position of influencing the masses, it cna NEVER be good enough to "not be great at something but do your best." It is beholden upon you to be ACCURATE or nothing at all. Does that sink in??? If you admit to not not doing great fundamental analysis, you have no business EVER doing it in an article. On a blog with a IMHO tag, no sweat. I mean, Brandon, I was just over at your SA version of your article and some poor guy wrote that he lost sleep and was worried sick because of your article. Does this resonate with you??? You may not have much pull with MM's and experienced traders but the general investing public is all over you man. Given innacurate info that you author, you could cause some real harm to either someone's finances OR their own well-being. This is not a joke. What you should have done Thursday, was double check with us in this forum and gathered more opinions before you pulled your trigger on that erroneous article. Further, if you are going to generalize and write based on your opinion, you should disclaim all your articles with "this is my opinion only." Just saying Long Siri, means nothing to anybody. Brandon, you have to remember. Not everyone out there is like some of us here. We know (and continue to learn) how to decipher the junk. We are out in the community boards ripping authors for their bs articles. Most don't understand the game Brandon. They read what you wrote Thursday and could go jump off a ledge because of it if they were invested in SIRI to the teeth. You've got to realize your responsibility here. And as said, there is one perfectly easy way for you to still pump out your articles and remain humble (and responsible). It is by adding at the bottom (similar to what CNBC does with Clown Cramer): THESE ARE SOLELY MY OPINIONS AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE ACCURATE. ANYONE READING MY OPINIONS SHOULD ALWAYS DUE THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE AS TO THE VALIDITY OF THEM.

Then you would be free to pontificate, extrapolate and whatever else ate, away... IMHO...

[john]

Far Away, I would not count on it or even consider it. 2009 will not be FCF positive. Just a reminder, 2007 4th Q SIRI had 80 million FCF positive XMSR had none. You want to know why, because of CAPEX brought forward to the 4th Q like royalties and the big one, the last satellite they launched.

[sl62]

Letter to Mel Karmazen:

Mel. If your people DO read this blog for you and aprise you of its contents, I hope they will pass this on from me. As an invested SIRI shareholder I want to say thank you for making and allowing this deal wth John Malone and Liberty to happen and now consummate in it's entirety. You and your team have made us common holders sweat our *asses* off over the past 6 months (not to say you weren't doing the exact same thing because I suspect you were knowing how the market has now completely and utterly collapsed). We have questioned and continue to do so, your commitment to your shareholders, their financial safety and well-being most certainly We've felt thrown under the bus at times and our biggest complaint is lack of communication to us. But that is what it is and there is little we can do to make that change (unless you decide to do so). What's important now, is that you did the right thing and made this deal happen and prevented this whole entire thing from imploding right before our eyes. No shareholder wanted to see the ugliness of what BK would have brought--as I know you did not either. You have to understand that though people invest in SiriusXM on their own volition and desire, they in turn wind up being at risk for significant financial loss--which can fester into many other areas of life. Some people, who do not possess the similar wealth and social stature as you, have lost a great deal here during this transition of the company and you must remember that. But I think in your decision to continue on with the quest of realizing this new company's potentials, you did consider that...and for which again, we thank you.

[Far Away]

sl62 and Relmor...you understand the pain of people who come from different backgrouds and went through this torturous period. Its true that people without much knowledge put their retirement savings into it.

I do not know about others but my attraction was the good product and faith in Mel

We know the real culprits NAB and ??

God bless you for your good intentions to save so many investors from loosing their hard earned money and keeping their morale high.

Good Luck Mel.. Long SIRI..

[MLSiri]

sl62, well stated! If Mel has ANY consideration for the SHs he must throw us a bone once in a while and let us in on what he's thinking, and his vision for SIRI's future. Maybe the March 17 CC will give us something more to chew on, but something like monthly communiques to investors would increase the communication that has been sorely lacking to date.

[relmor2003]

sl62 your letter to Mel would be a lot nicer than mine would be. But If he reads these blogs, and buzz sites, then he knows my views already. If Brandon were "just doing the world a favor and SiriusXM investors" you would allow John or Homer to publish an article for you. That would endow you to me and others as a "hero" for the common stockholder. I think its something you should seriously consider, to allow the healing to be complete. You admittingly use our information, now step up and let that "common" voice be heard. Im sure John or Homer would right a WONDERFUL article full of facts and solid analysis. Dont worry, you can go back to writing the next article. If your "really a good guy, and really just trying to get the facts out" this would be proof, vindication, and a just end to the entire tale. I would even say cos1000 is educated and skilled and trustworthy enough to write it, even after all that has went down. But my vote would be for John, as I think his wit and demenour best represent us the best, where as Homer couldnt get a 4 year old excited about Christmas!!! No offense Homer, but your a bit dry balls.
Have a great day, and hopefully Brandon you will consider it.
"The common investors perspective on the national media wires" JUST FOR ONCE.
Thank you.

[sl62]

sl62 your letter to Mel would be a lot nicer than mine would be. But If he reads these blogs, and buzz sites, then he knows my views already. If Brandon were "just doing the world a favor and SiriusXM investors" you would allow John or Homer to publish an article for you. That would endow you to me and others as a "hero" for the common stockholder. I think its something you should seriously consider, to allow the healing to be complete. You admittingly use our information, now step up and let that "common" voice be heard. Im sure John or Homer would right a WONDERFUL article full of facts and solid analysis. Dont worry, you can go back to writing the next article. If your "really a good guy, and really just trying to get the facts out" this would be proof, vindication, and a just end to the entire tale. I would even say cos1000 is educated and skilled and trustworthy enough to write it, even after all that has went down. But my vote would be for John, as I think his wit and demenour best represent us the best, where as Homer couldnt get a 4 year old excited about Christmas!!! No offense Homer, but your a bit dry balls.
Have a great day, and hopefully Brandon you will consider it.
"The common investors perspective on the national media wires" JUST FOR ONCE.
Thank you.

relmor...

I just think even though we've been through some sh*t with Mel, in the end he has done us justice. I could care less if he sold 40% of the company to Malone. In truth, he sold it to a winner and I like having winners in controlling and near-controlling interests in a company in which I am invested. Mel also proved his comitment to making this new company work. He could have just dumped it off to Ergen. I'm glad he didn't. I much happier now having close ties with Liberty and DTV for whaterver synergies may be realized in the future. Just another door inside of which may offer unexpected fruit. Ergen buying debt to "force" something is no way you want a partner. And I further don't believe we wanted to be partners more than he wanted to try to dismantle the company for parts. Poor communication has always been my main problem with Mel and is what forced me to sell my position the first time around @ .40. Otherwise, he's always been a winner in my book. Now, he has made good on his promise to navigate this new company through tough waters. He has my support as he did in the beginning. He could have done the ultimate shareholder genocide right here and he didn't. For that, I tip my hat...

[MLSiri]

Relmor, if Brandon wrote a piece as you suggest, wouldn't that be considered a 360 on his part?? LOL

BTW, thanks for your expert analysis and persistence through all of this. SiriusXM (if not all of us investors) is much better off with your contributions and those of all of the other senior members here: sl62, cos, ASM, bunch od numbers (John), Homer, Trips, Killer (and the dog), OldDruid, Wirestripper, Mogami, the Skipper, the Professor, Mary Anne and the rest!