Big Deal on Madonna Street

[Pottree@domain.elided]

In a message dated 12/5/2002 5:36:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> I'm a little surprised that nobody has mentioned the Automotive News 
> article which speculated that the Ferrari organization might "buy" Alfa 
> Romeo...  It did point out that GM is trying to work Alfa into their 
> system, plus Alfa is the lone shining light in the Fiat Auto group.
> 
> Wouldn't that be interesting, the company of the former Alfa racing group 
> buys Alfa.....
> 
> No idea if there is any merit to the report.
> 
> Eric Storhok
> 
OK, the tycoons are at it again.  So here's a good deal: Burlusconi, the only 
person in Italy who has more money than Angelli, underwrites the transaction; 
who cares if he's in office and it looks a little fishy?  He still does 
business and is proud of it.  Schmear around about 1 - 5 years salary for 
every worker who must lose a job with less than 5 years to go before pension 
time, that will shut them up, plus the Communists can't carry a government 
even in Italy.  Then, Sr. B cuts them a lush deal on media buys (as he owns 
all the important media in Italy, if anyone would consider that a conflict of 
interests) so he can profit through the wonders of synergy (obviating the ad 
costs and gaining a real advantage for a company he has de facto taken over 
on the cheap).  What a concept! 

Then, if anyone who is not rich enough to afford a Ferrari or Alfa needs to 
get someplace, let 'em ride the bus, which would also be a terrific 
opportunity to quietly buy up all the bus lines and metros.

Luca believes Burlusconi, the businessman, is something like President Bush, 
but believe me, Burlusconi has it all over our President in the business 
area; I won't get into all of the success the one enjoyed while the other, to 
the manor born, was not allowed to fail, but our US government has decided to 
let United Airline die on the vine, and when push comes to shove with the 
auto industry, it is a tossup how the Houston contingent will react to a plea 
for help.  Once the SUV cash cows start going extinct and they realize autos 
haven't been profitable for a long time, things will hit the fan here, as 
well.  And we have no laws preserving jobs.  And, the food isn't as good, 
either.

Charlie
LA, CA, USA 
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