Microsoft Using Democratic Strategy

For the past couple of years we've all heard the democrats talk about the economy and republican success as if it's a blip on the historical radar screen. The say something to the effect of "well, they're strong, but it won't last and ultimately we'll win." Well, it seems that Microsoft has taken up this strategy in the areas where they are currently losing. Twice in the past week, MS has made a similar argument. First it was Bill Gates saying that the iPod won't be around for long, and secondly MS CEO Steve Ballmer is now saying that Google won't last as a successful company. I suppose that disparaging remarks by M$ are better than them trying to actively crush everyone with their bank account. Seems it hasn't worked for the dems, I suppose it won't work for MS either.