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re: Budweiser tells their potential buyers to go to hell.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 9:25 am to HartOfATiger
Posted on 7/14/08 at 9:25 am to HartOfATiger
quote:So why do you have a Miller in your avatar?
opens the flood gates for Europe to buy huge landmark American companies
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Posted on 7/14/08 at 10:16 am to Tigah in the ATL
Boy this thread certainly has done a 180.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 11:11 am to HartOfATiger
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but opens the flood gates for Europe to buy huge landmark American companies.
I think AB did all right with that non-American original Bavarian recipe with which they brewed Bud. As a stockholder I am fine with the sale, should have done something 3-years ago if AB didn't want to get to this point. Although it is positioned as a premium beer Bud is/was losing to craft brews and imports, and in a tough economy I could see Bud drinkers trending to cheaper, lower margin AB offerings. Who wouldn't want to pick up a premium on what was a flat stock, especially in this frickin market?
I like heavier craft beers like ESB, Stout, etc. The Wild Blue AB recently came out with is......way too syrup-like and sweet.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 3:05 pm to HartOfATiger
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opens the flood gates for Europe to buy huge landmark American companies.
AB was a publicly traded company. Not privately owned any longer and hasn't been for a number of years. So to call AB a landmark American company is not really right.
If AB didn't want to end up owned by the Japs or Europeans, then they shouldn't have gone public. Going public means you can get bought without you really wanting to be bought because the shareholders control the board.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 4:35 pm to HartOfATiger
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100% disagree!! This was a short-sighted move that hurts American businesses. It made the stock-holders some quick money, but opens the flood gates for Europe to buy huge landmark American companies.
AB is a publicly traded company and it is the fiduciary duty of their management to maximize shareholder value.
If your primary concern is nationalism, please not the Olympics start on 8/8/08 and you can cheer the red white and blue in synchronized swimming.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 9:04 pm to HartOfATiger
It's a sad day for America! It goes to show you we're all about a buck. Sell your heart for a few extra dollars. I hope your grandkids can live on what you leave them.
Posted on 7/14/08 at 9:42 pm to TigerTeen
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It's a sad day for America! It goes to show you we're all about a buck. Sell your heart for a few extra dollars. I hope your grandkids can live on what you leave them.
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:27 pm to H-Town Tiger
if you dont think the the selling of AB is sad for america then you suck at being an american. plain and simple..... im never drinking it again and i worked for an AB distributor while i was in college...... F inbev
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:28 pm to TigerTeen
I think the sad part is that people are talking as if Bud Light were one of our national treasures.
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:30 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Budweiser and Bud Light are both awful tasting beers that I avoid at all cost.
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:36 pm to Cold Cous Cous
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I think the sad part is that people are talking as if Bud Light were one of our national treasures.
No, but it is an American Icon, just like Coke, McDonald's, Ketchup, Tabasco, Ford, etc
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:37 pm to H-Town Tiger
How can you be so insensitive!
You forgot to cry...
You forgot to cry...
Posted on 7/15/08 at 2:38 pm to LSUsaintsfanla
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if you dont think the the selling of AB is sad for america then you suck at being an american. plain and simple.....
Hooray for national socialism!!!
Posted on 7/15/08 at 4:18 pm to Doc Fenton
quote:Personally I'm sad because I love Budweiser, it's the only beer I drink. Meaning, if I go into a restaurant or bar and they don't serve Budweiser, I walk out and go somewhere else. Nonetheless, I don't expect any company to throw money away just so someone can wave a red white and blue flag. I'm disappointed, but I certainly don't blame them.
Hooray for national socialism!!!
Posted on 7/15/08 at 4:31 pm to Lou
Sorry to hijack this thread, but Lou, do you listen to Rivals Radio by any chance?
Posted on 7/16/08 at 4:28 pm to Rocket
quote:no, i'm not familiar with rivals radio. i do listen to 1310 The Ticket / Dallas, TX.
Sorry to hijack this thread, but Lou, do you listen to Rivals Radio by any chance?
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