Goodbye Budweiser!!
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I don't drink Bud either, nor do they contribute to my personal pockets in anyway... but I bet a lot of people in St. Louis are concerned.
Besides, it just another case that falls in line with the trend of potential jobs being shifted overseas (not confirmed yet) OR profits/capital/ownership being shifted internationally. Just like some of these forclosed homes and businesses are being bought out at dirt cheap prices. Some bought by locals, some by internationals...
...another step towards a global community under rule.
Besides, it just another case that falls in line with the trend of potential jobs being shifted overseas (not confirmed yet) OR profits/capital/ownership being shifted internationally. Just like some of these forclosed homes and businesses are being bought out at dirt cheap prices. Some bought by locals, some by internationals...
...another step towards a global community under rule.
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jobs shouldn't be centralized to one location. patriotism is something only imbeciles get emotional for nowadays.
Chances are, the quality of the beer will improve, but the name will live on. Worst case scenario, the jobs will be given to foreigners and Americans will be laid off...
Disappointing, but look at the bright side. Think of who drinks that type of beer anyways...
Disappointing, but look at the bright side. Think of who drinks that type of beer anyways...
They had extra security down in the HQ today because Carlos Brito make his first visit.
White cats here are bouncing off the wall talking that cracka shit, " Hope we won't have to watch the cards at INBEV stadium! "
They are madd.
White cats here are bouncing off the wall talking that cracka shit, " Hope we won't have to watch the cards at INBEV stadium! "
They are madd.
the day when american assets are going to be in fire sale are near. but you know america was on some other shiit when a couple years ago they were biitching about the dubai deal. This is America home of capitalism and they are biitching. Something ain't right.u?
its funny cuz these people are coming to the realization that patriotism and nationalism is just empty rhetoric politicians use to play people. actually they probably cant even realize that.
ohh no inbev
"They" ??? Are you not a part of "They" ??? Do you not see yourself as owning, controlling or having rights to a piece of "this" and with a stake and interest in "this" being fixed so that you may enjoy "this" to the fullest extent possible ???
QueEx
That's racist and unwelcome.
What is at stake exactly...? If it's not jobs than forgetaboutit.
I know plenty of people, that have finer tastes, than to drink Budweiser, I don't think I know, anyone who drinks it.Imported beer is easier on the system and tastes a whole lot better.
Back to the basics, a well deserved turn of events, everyone is doing the fire sale thing...
http://www.herestobeer.com/beer_basics/history_of_beer.aspx
they are americans. In capitalism, sentimentality is frowned upon. That's what make this whole situation funny. The second things go against them, they start bittching. I'm an imigrant, I hope to do this great country to what they do others. Get them for everything then bounce.
Actually, jobs are at stake. Anheuser Busch, in addition to their actual brewery operations, also own 10 theme parks across the country (Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc...). It's been reported that Inbev is not really interested in them, and there's definitely not a long list of potential buyers, if any at all.
Say bye-bye to Shamoo...
Actually, jobs are at stake. Anheuser Busch, in addition to their actual brewery operations, also own 10 theme parks across the country (Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc...). It's been reported that Inbev is not really interested in them, and there's definitely not a long list of potential buyers, if any at all.
Say bye-bye to Shamoo...
I was just at one of the parks and noticed several beer drinkers, at $7.50, for a 12oz, I don't think they will be eager to let profits go. Plus, there is a huge plant, in the vicinity,also, not on slate to be demolished.
Innovation, is the key, hell what about microbreweries? With all the knowledge employees gain, they could do their own thing. Were they all, timecard punchers?
Everyone hates change, change is good sometimes...
Necessity is the mother of invention...
If InBev ever buys up King Cobra I'll send my ass to AA.
I bet you frequent stormfront and trade kkk pamphlets and pokemon cards!
Thanks; I missed that. He's now on the watch list.That's racist and unwelcome.
QueEx
Thanks; I missed that. He's now on the watch list.That's racist and unwelcome.
QueEx
As I said before, I don't drink it. But it's not just about the beer bruh. Take some time to read the thread before you react.
The name originated from Europe, to begin with. On second thought, they were making money and chose to sell out...
True enough, but the company started in the U.S.
Free the Hops, a specialty beer advocacy group
in Alabama, announced a boycott of Anheuser-
Busch (A-B) products in the city of Birmingham
and Jefferson County Alabama.
The group’s president, Stuart Carter, says the
boycott is their response to the anti-craft beer
lobbying efforts of Birmingham Budweiser lead
by the distributor’s vice president, Pat Lynch.
Alabama is one of only three states in the US
that limit beer to 6% alcohol by volume. It is
the only state that limits beer containers to a
size of no more than 1 US pint (16 ounces).
According to Carter, Lynch has been a major
opponent of local and state legislation which
would raise the limit to 14.9% in order to
accomodate the growth in high alcohol craft
beers. Industrial lagers from big brewers like
A-B are reliably under 6% ABV.
http://beeractivist.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/birmingham-boycotts-bud/
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., John McCain and Cindy McCain
Remember last election when Kerry was harassed about being married
to an heiress with access to the Heinz fortune? As Teresa Heinz Kerry
said, "People didn't care about my money when I was a Republican."
McCain is married to a Budweiser heiress and will probably be able to
milk it for all it's worth. First McCain will probably pick Dale Earnhardt
Jr. as his running mate. Earnhardt has already driven the Budweiser
car painted in military camouflage "to honor the troops." Budweiser is
NASCAR's official beer.
Budweiser is made by Anheuser-Busch and that's Cindy McCain's family
business. McCain rarely drinks Bud or anything else. Cindy McCain is
worth more than $100 million dollars. The money is in her name but John
lives high off the hog, with a private jet and vacation homes. She has
connections but by leaving it in her name, he can look clean. She helped
him with his Senate bid via Anheuser-Busch's PAC. Her dad gave so much
the FEC ordered McCain to give some of it back. McCain is one of the
richest of Senators but Cindy kept most assets in her name via a pre-nup.
That way he looks cleaner for the ethics committee.
http://silencedmajority.blogs.com/silenced_majority_portal/2008/04/drink-a-budweis.html
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Beer drinkers sue to stop InBev-Bud merger</font size><font size="4">
They contend deal would create a monopoly in United States brew market</font size></center>
Plaintiff Barry Ginsburg said he joined the suit because he is
worried how the deal might affect his hometown of St. Louis.
He said plaintiffs in the case care about more than paying a
little extra for their beer.
Associated Press/MSNBC
Sept. 10, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Ten angry beer drinkers are trying to derail the largest brewery takeover in history.
The group filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday claiming Belgium-based InBev’s $52 billion purchase of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. would violate U.S. antitrust law if completed as planned in the coming months.
The suit, filed in Anheuser-Busch’s hometown of St. Louis, does not seek financial damages but asks a judge to block the deal. The Department of Justice often reviews large acquisitions to determine if they are legal under U.S. law. But attorneys behind the lawsuit said they want to halt the deal regardless of the verdict in Washington.
“The Justice Department can do whatever they want. They have no absolutely no effect on private actions,” said Joseph Alioto, the lead attorney in the case. He declined to say Wednesday who was funding the lawsuit.
Anheuser-Busch said it will fight the suit.
“We believe that the claims alleged in the lawsuit are without merit and we intend to vigorously defend against them,” Gary Rutledge, vice president of legal and government affairs for Anheuser-Busch, said in a brief statement.
Justice Department spokeswoman Gina Talamona would not confirm or deny whether the agency is reviewing the case.
InBev’s proposed purchase of Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser, Michelob and other brands, was met with a wave or legal challenges when first announced this summer. Shareholders filed more than a dozen lawsuits, some trying to stop the deal, others trying to hasten it. Anheuser-Busch even sued InBev before it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.
InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn’t violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck’s. Brito said adding InBev’s portfolio to Anheuser-Busch’s roughly 50 percent market share would not make a sizable difference in the company’s U.S. market dominance.
The suit filed Tuesday challenges the deal’s legality on different grounds. It says the merged brewery, to be called Anheuser-Busch InBev, would have a monopoly over beer production in the United States. The lawsuit argues that combining two of the world’s biggest breweries will reduce competition.
“If InBev is allowed to purchase Anheuser-Busch, there no longer would be any significant major potential competitor to influence pricing and marketing practices in the United States.” the suit says.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are listed as 10 individuals who drink Anheuser-Busch and would be affected if the company raised prices.
Barry Ginsburg said he joined the suit because he is worried how the deal might affect his hometown of St. Louis. He said plaintiffs in the case care about more than paying a little extra for their beer.
“This is bigger than us,” Ginsburg said. “We all have a pretty good idea what happens when people have a monopoly, and when it’s a foreign company that has a monopoly.”
Alioto is also suing to stop the proposed acquisition by Delta Air Lines Inc. of Northwest Airlines Corp. In that case, he represents a group of passengers who claim the deal would violate antitrust law.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26647793/?GT1=43001
Beer drinkers sue to stop InBev-Bud merger</font size><font size="4">
They contend deal would create a monopoly in United States brew market</font size></center>
Plaintiff Barry Ginsburg said he joined the suit because he is
worried how the deal might affect his hometown of St. Louis.
He said plaintiffs in the case care about more than paying a
little extra for their beer.
Associated Press/MSNBC
Sept. 10, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Ten angry beer drinkers are trying to derail the largest brewery takeover in history.
The group filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday claiming Belgium-based InBev’s $52 billion purchase of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. would violate U.S. antitrust law if completed as planned in the coming months.
The suit, filed in Anheuser-Busch’s hometown of St. Louis, does not seek financial damages but asks a judge to block the deal. The Department of Justice often reviews large acquisitions to determine if they are legal under U.S. law. But attorneys behind the lawsuit said they want to halt the deal regardless of the verdict in Washington.
“The Justice Department can do whatever they want. They have no absolutely no effect on private actions,” said Joseph Alioto, the lead attorney in the case. He declined to say Wednesday who was funding the lawsuit.
Anheuser-Busch said it will fight the suit.
“We believe that the claims alleged in the lawsuit are without merit and we intend to vigorously defend against them,” Gary Rutledge, vice president of legal and government affairs for Anheuser-Busch, said in a brief statement.
Justice Department spokeswoman Gina Talamona would not confirm or deny whether the agency is reviewing the case.
InBev’s proposed purchase of Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Budweiser, Michelob and other brands, was met with a wave or legal challenges when first announced this summer. Shareholders filed more than a dozen lawsuits, some trying to stop the deal, others trying to hasten it. Anheuser-Busch even sued InBev before it accepted the offer, characterizing the bid as an illegal scheme.
InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito said this summer the deal wouldn’t violate U.S. antitrust law because InBev is a niche player in the United States, selling brands like Stella Artois and Beck’s. Brito said adding InBev’s portfolio to Anheuser-Busch’s roughly 50 percent market share would not make a sizable difference in the company’s U.S. market dominance.
The suit filed Tuesday challenges the deal’s legality on different grounds. It says the merged brewery, to be called Anheuser-Busch InBev, would have a monopoly over beer production in the United States. The lawsuit argues that combining two of the world’s biggest breweries will reduce competition.
“If InBev is allowed to purchase Anheuser-Busch, there no longer would be any significant major potential competitor to influence pricing and marketing practices in the United States.” the suit says.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are listed as 10 individuals who drink Anheuser-Busch and would be affected if the company raised prices.
Barry Ginsburg said he joined the suit because he is worried how the deal might affect his hometown of St. Louis. He said plaintiffs in the case care about more than paying a little extra for their beer.
“This is bigger than us,” Ginsburg said. “We all have a pretty good idea what happens when people have a monopoly, and when it’s a foreign company that has a monopoly.”
Alioto is also suing to stop the proposed acquisition by Delta Air Lines Inc. of Northwest Airlines Corp. In that case, he represents a group of passengers who claim the deal would violate antitrust law.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26647793/?GT1=43001
