George said...

> 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.
>
> http://www.americaneconomicalert.org/ticker_home.asp


George,

Thanks for that depressing webpage! ((

Andy