Andy wrote:
> 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
>
The US trade deficit is *$60 Billion/month*. That gives foreign
companies lots of dollars they need to spend someplace. Buying up US
companies would be one place.

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