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Busted for Lack of Common Sense

Posted by Owen at 0638 hrs
Politics + Politics - General

1. There was no Miller at the meeting - I LOVE this cartoon.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0758 hrs
   
   
   

2. Was anything of importance accomplished? Are we now a colorless nation who’s citizens will be able to live in harmony?

   The whole concept was nothing more than the basis for an off color (no pun intended) joke.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0816 hrs
   
   
   

3. I thought the event (as originally conceived, not as the press massaged it) was really nice.  That’s all.  Nothing to jump all over as being stupid or ill-advised. And honestly, very common-sensical (is that a word?).

   Oh and also—good that Miller wasn’t there, because it tastes like shit.

   Posted by Mike on July 31, 2009 at 0837 hrs
   
   
   

4. It wasn’t nice. That sounds like something Oprah would say.  It was a photo-op to recover from Obamas foot-in-the-mouth disease.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0845 hrs
   
   
   

5. Finally, a political cartoon that is laugh out loud funny.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0852 hrs
   
   
   

6. Let’s be honest - this was a mess of Obama’s own making.  Now, ultimately, he looks stupid for even having a Beer Summit.

   “Let’s sort this out over a beer at the White House.”

   Possibly one of the most condescending political stunts in modern history.  Gates has probably never touched the stuff and the cop has probably never drank a beer with a suit on (unless it was a wedding or a wake).

   “I’m going to appeal to the masses and have a beer like men do and sort out our differences.”  Seriously?  If that was all it took to calm racial tension, then we should have done it eons ago.

   I’m surprised Obama didn’t offer the cop a donut, too.  That would be more honest of what he probably believes.

   Why beer?  Why not coffee?  Why at the White House?  The American people see this for what it was - Obama acting like he’s trying to cool off a bar fight; not that he’s even seen one, let alone been in one.

   Are we to believe that a man who complains about the price of arugula at Whole Foods really settles disagreements over beer?

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0859 hrs
   
   
   

7. Hey-
   I’ll never say it wasn’t a photo op to recover from saying something wrong. It obviously was. But from within that perspective, it was a nice one.  Then again, I love beer, so maybe I’m prejudiced.

   Posted by Mike on July 31, 2009 at 0919 hrs
   
   
   

8. What would have been better if Obama called all his media buddies at NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CBS, ABC and alike and made a heartfelt apology for making a stupid comment without knowing all the facts.

   How about Gates calling the person… who tried to help him by calling the police…a racist.  Where is that apology?

   Like I’ve said before the criminals now have a free pass to break into Mr. Gates home.  Who would call the cops now?

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0930 hrs
   
   
   

9. Actually, this IS a pretty funny cartoon…  Thanks.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 0943 hrs
   
   
   

10. I would have opted for a bottle of Spotted Cow Ale from New Glarus Brewing…

    Posted by Billiam on July 31, 2009 at 0956 hrs
    
    
    

11. I can just picture the beer man rambling up to that outdoor table, taking the beer and saying that. Now THAT would have been funny.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1010 hrs
    
    
    

12. I would have opted for a bottle of Spotted Cow Ale from New Glarus Brewing…

    It’s good, but I don’t get the popularity.  Personally, I prefer either Dancing Man Wheat or Black Wheat from NGB.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1030 hrs
    
    
    

13. Well, since we’re now talking favorite beers:

    Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1037 hrs
    
    
    

14. Blue Heron porter - no Obama aftertaste.
    Cheers!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1311 hrs
    
    
    

15. Milwaukee’s Best Ice for me, thanks

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1315 hrs
    
    
    

16. Rouge Brewery out of Oregon state
    Dead Guy Ale

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1319 hrs
    
    
    

17. Sprecher Russian Imperial Stout
    Delicious.

    Posted by Fuzz on July 31, 2009 at 1413 hrs
    
    
    

18. Jason, haven’t seen those, but will look. I do, however, have to make out a shopping list to look for the other selections in this thread! Yummy!

    Posted by Billiam on July 31, 2009 at 1415 hrs
    
    
    

19. Billiam,

    I think they’re both labeled as seasonal beers, but I’ve seen the Black Wheat at stores for the past three months.  Dancing Man wheat is their autumn wheat beer, and to me has a smoked wheat flavor.  Black Wheat is advertised as their early spring wheat beer, but I still see it in stores.  Thanks for that, because it’s my favorite.  It pours black, has a definite wheat flavor, but also hints of caramel and chocolate.  It’s not a real heavy dark beer, like a stout, but more refreshing and savory.

    I love just about any wheat beer, as long at it’s not too perfumy (think Leiney’s Sunset Wheat for an example of perfumy).

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1706 hrs
    
    
    

20. Jason, I hear you. I love dark beers and light ale’s. NGB’s Naked isn’t bad, but I’ll look for your suggestions. My local grocery store has a create your own 6 pack with about 30 different selections. I get to try a lot of different beers! Yes, I’m in my happy place! LOL

    Posted by Billiam on July 31, 2009 at 1718 hrs
    
    
    

21. Man, I’m thirsty…

    Posted by Owen on July 31, 2009 at 1731 hrs
    
    
    

22. Man, I’m thirsty…

    I’m not.  Heck, it’s already 6PM on a Friday…  I haven’t been thirsty for hours!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1800 hrs
    
    
    

23. “Rudy Giuliani, who has returned as a leading Republican spokesman, condemned Obama’s health care plan in an interview with Sean Hannity.

    He also offered, in response to the president’s hope that the Gates arrest would be a “teachable moment,” this:

    “He’s actually right. It is teachable. Here’s the lesson: Shut up.”

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 1806 hrs
    
    
    

24. The best beer by far is XXXX (that’s 4X) from Australia.  Brewed in Queensland the only place I have seen it in the states is Hawaii. 

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on July 31, 2009 at 2058 hrs
    
    
    

25. Anything by NGB is great, but I’d also like to pimp my local micro - Tyranena Brewing Co.  Good stuff!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 01, 2009 at 0830 hrs
    
    
    

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