Wayne Boatwright said...

> On Mon 14 Jul 2008 04:21:49a, Andy told us...
>
>> Goodbye Budweiser!
>>
>> Depending on the shareholder vote, Anheiser Busch will become the
>> property of !Bev a Belgium company.
>>
>> There goes the neighborhood.
>>
>> I shall not be drinking Bud Light any longer.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>
> I doubt anything perceptible will change, Andy. !Bef is not going to
> tamper with the legendary history and reputation of a product that's a
> commercial success. Only the ownership will change. Besides, German
beers
> are legenary in themselves. Would you rather it be a company from the
> Congo that bought them out?


They're not going to announce any changes until after the sale.

The morning news talking heads are talking about the new owners might drop
the Clydesdales and superbowl commercials as it's "not part of their
marketing strategy."

And there will be layoffs.

Congo? I don't like the idea of American money going to a foreign concern,
period. Dammit!

Andy