The ONLY thing that makes sense to me is that there is indeed something bigger, better and very significant behind the scenes going on. There is too much potential, and the government being as involved as they are lends to that argument.

Also what makes sense to me is that the people involved are so vast and varied, and lips are so loose that the big money on the sidelines has absolutely no concern about missing the boat because they will get the personal invitation to jump on board when the time is right.

Does it peeve me if this is the case? Heck ya. Would I expect anything less? Heck no?

Its the way of the world and if I were a player in the realm of 100+ $millions I wouldn't be caught dead spending more than a nickel unless I was assured of my success. It's tough enough to be working in such a remote area as it is, I'm sure nobody wants to take a $500M flier on getting support...well other than Cliffs.

The Pintree's and Rosseau's are intimately involved here, and I'm sure they will make out like bandits in the long run. I just don't know if the long run is this month, 2011, 2012, or 2016...and I think they might have a pretty good idea of when that will be.

Anyone got any government connections? Send me a PM! I'm like a vault over here. :)