Jimmy I have no loyalty to Mr Elphicke - however I do recognise someone who has got off their backside and tried to do something for this town rather than just moaning on this forum.
If you want to understand the background to his proposal and who is involved then read this web site
http://www.peoplesport.org.uk/home/
Mr Garstin has made it quite clear in his posts that various financial institutions in the City are very interested in supporting the proposals and it is these people who will put up the bulk of the money that would be required to acquire the Port if a bid was successful.
Sadly all this constant negativity and moaning will potentially mitigate against the Peoples Port bid. Of course the government may change its mind and decide not to sell this or any other trust port and turkeys may vote for Christmas and pigs might fly.