[rdavis84]

There's enough info here to convince anyone with a bit more than a TV mentality that the upper levels of nearly ALL of American Business and Government have gone "on the take". It's all about being "Connected" and ethics, morals, scruples have no place in American Society any longer. There are pockets of "old fashioned" folks left, but they're considered strange, and if they have a bit of aggressiveness that makes them prone to expose 'deals', they're considered The Enemy.

The Leaders of our Nation have been given the same Free Will as the rest of us. They choose based on self-interest only. They set the example for their children just as their parents set the example.

As a Nation, We're Morally Bankrupt.

[Donald Stone]

Morally Bankrupt & Corrupt !!!!!!!!!

[Fighting Falcons]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if the Carlyle Group was involved?
On behalf of their Clients of course.

[thinden]

Reuters has reported that Krongard "was [also] involved in setting up the CIA experiment into investing in high-tech companies with the goal of acquiring innovative technology for its own use."

Commenting on Krongard said on August 1, 2001 -- just 5 weeks before the Trade Center attacks -- "I think In-Q-Tel’s a wonderful model...in accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

so the cia's new role is an "incubator" providing "venture capital" for "accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

iow, IN-Q-Tel owns the "mystery puts".

[thinden]

Reuters has reported that Krongard "was [also] involved in setting up the CIA experiment into investing in high-tech companies with the goal of acquiring innovative technology for its own use."

Commenting on Krongard said on August 1, 2001 -- just 5 weeks before the Trade Center attacks -- "I think In-Q-Tel’s a wonderful model...in accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

so the cia's new role is an "incubator" providing "venture capital" for "accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

iow, IN-Q-Tel owns the "mystery puts".

[Jim the Just]

My thoughts exactly.

[Hildy]

The fact is that Option trading is done all the time and institutions short stocks often for a number of reasons. Before we jump to the worst possible conclusions, it would be interesting to see the trading patterns over the past year. If these Institutions made similar trades in similar industries in the past, then it's just their trading strategy.

[jedediah smith]

I noticed that Orlin Grabbe had this report linked on his site when it came out, then took it off shortly thereafter. Don't know why that would be.