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   From: hcharper@goldenvalleycable.com   
      
   David V. Loewe, Jr wrote:   
   > On Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:13:34 +0700, Guido   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >>David Loewe, Jr. wrote:   
   >>   
   >> > Is Shell an American company?  No, it is not.   
   >>   
   >>But Shell willingly sells oil in the USA.   
   >   
   >   
   > So does Lukoil.  Does that make *them* a US company?   
      
   It makes them sympathetic to US interests. It is good business to keep   
   your customers happy, healthy, and capable of buying your products.   
   Especially when your customer will secure your access to said product   
   for you, and pay you for the privilege.   
      
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