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DAVENPORT, IA -- At every stop on his three-day bus tour through Iowa, President Obama told audiences how he’d visited a slew of small towns, looking to reach as many voters as he could in his bid to clinch this key swing state.
He was also quick to point out – perhaps as part of that strategy – that he drank an awful lot of beer.
Carolyn Kaster / AP
President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event Aug. 15 in Davenport, Iowa, during a three day campaign bus tour through Iowa.
The cold ones started flowing Monday night, when Obama made an unscheduled stop at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, forgoing the Butter Cow to head straight to the Bud Tent.
At first the president seemed intent only on boosting the sales of Bud purveyor Mike Cunningham, who said his business had been shut down since 5pm so that the Secret Service could secure the area.
“Everyone who’s over 21, you gotta buy a beer!” Obama told the crowd.
But when a man asked the president if the brews were on him -- prompting a cheer of “Four More Beers!” (a take on the incumbent’s campaign cheer, "four more years") -- the president obliged.
“I’ll tell you what, except for the [guy with the] Romney sign, I’ll buy beers for 10 people,” he said, handing out drink tickets to the thirsty onlookers.
Finally the president made his way back to Cunningham, who handed him a full plastic cup and an on-message t-shirt: “Save Water, Drink Beer.”
The president clearly wanted the crowds at subsequent stops to know that he had consumed the Great American Beverage, as well as one of its culinary counterparts: pork on a stick.
Obama's endeavors shed light on the nexus between pints and politics, as candidates seek to prove that they’re relatable by answering that time-honored question: “Would you have a beer with the guy?”
A PRIMARY BEER-OFF
This isn’t the first time Obama has sought to answer that question in the affirmative.
In the 2008 Democratic presidential primary, then-candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton both tried to prove they were the most ordinary Joe/Jane by knocking a few back with the locals.
At a stop in a Pennsylvania bar in March of 2009, the president downed the regional favorite – Yuengling, the local favorite – but got caught not really knowing what it was.
“What do they call it? A Yuengling?” he asked a male patron.
Perhaps not believing him, the man repeated the word, adding, “Like you didn’t know.”
“Is it expensive, though?” Obama continued. “Wanna make sure it’s not some designer beer or something.”
(Fast forward two years to a friendly Olympic hockey wager between the U.S. and Canada in which now-President Obama bet a case of – you guessed it – Yuengling).
Not to be out-drunk by her primary opponent, Hillary Clinton sidled up to the bar at Bronko’s in Crown Point, Indiana a few weeks later, downing two mugs of Old Style beer and a shot of Crown Royal whiskey as cameras flashed.
Such photo ops are unlikely to come from the challenger this campaign cycle, as Obama’s Republican challenger Mitt Romney abstains from alcohol for religious reasons.
THE PRESIDENT’S ‘BEER GARDEN’ STRATEGY
In 2011, Obama divulged that the White House does in fact have its own brewery, which he was asked about during a Tuesday stop at a coffee shop in Knoxville, Iowa.
To convince the curious on-looker, Obama asked a campaign aide to go to his bus and grab a bottle of White House Honey Ale as a token of authenticity.
It’s a pretty unique campaign trick. Obama may not be the only politician with a brewery (he shares that distinction with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper), but his is the only one with the presidential seal on it.
Another perk of the nation’s top job? A 24/7 campaign video team, on hand to document every moment that captures the incumbent in a positive light, including his three beer-centric “OTR,” or off-the-record, stops in Iowa.
The trip to the state fair seemed to be Obama’s favorite (or the one he thought would resonate with voters the most) because he was still regaling audiences about it two days after it happened.
At a rally Wednesday in Dubuque, his wife Michelle, who had joined him on the podium for the day, asked him what he had consumed at the fair.
“Pork chops and beer,” he responded, grinning.
“He’s so pleased with himself,” his wife quipped with a smile.
Among Iowa voters, it seemed to be working.
Waiting for the president to arrive in Davenport for his final speech of the trip, John Gilkison, 56, said that he thought Obama’s beer drinking made him seem like a “normal person.”
“It just makes him human,” he said. “Makes him seem more open.”
Gilkison’s friend, John Wisor, 45, was particularly enthusiastic about the president’s public displays of drinking – not a surprise, given that he owned the bar across the street from where the president was about to speak.
Inviting the president over, Wisor said, “I hope he does come over and have a beer.”
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Obama -- All foam and No Beer.
At the same time Romney and Ryan were trying to set-up a beer VOUCHER program for future state fair attendees.
Mr. Romney is very fake, with or without beer.
Hey, it's not our fault!
Meanwhile, across the US, republicans were drinking their T-flavored Kool-Aid and washing it down with tall glasses of warm P!$$. :)
You guys ready for the VP switcharoo? You going to be the typical libby hypocrites when it happens. LMAO
Y'all loved and said Biden was a great VP, what will you say when Obama dumps the fool? LOL
Get ready, Obama will do anything to stay in office. Remember, it is only about him, not America.
Got to give him credit, the goof envisioned his 2012 campaign.
@RedSox -- I have been saying that for months. I like the Republican strategy as key Republicans are suggesting Obama drop Biden so if he does then it looks like he caved.
If this strategy doesn't work -- which it won't -- he'll start a war in the Middle East. Obama will stoop to nothing.
Also, the Midwest is now in play. New poll for WI -- Romney 48% and Obama 47%. This wave will continue in Ohio, Michigan, Iowa. This is getting good!!!!!
Sorry RedSox, but Biden will do just fine.
In the same context, Ryan was almost certainly going to be the choice of Romney and we all knew it. He certainly wasn't going to pick a woman or Rubio. That just wouldn't fit the republican idea for American politics.
So now we have the cardboard cutout (Romney) and the eliminator (Ryan) who will do everything in their power to prevent 98% of Americans from enjoying life as they make plans to eliminate almost every program that benefits the elderly, middle class and the poor. In their world, only those who are rich, execs in the oil or banking fields have the right to enjoy life.
President Obama knows how to relate to working Americans. Romney doesn't drink beer or understand that middle class Americans love our Medicare.
To divide the country? Yeah, Biden is great. Almost as good as his boss.
Relating by being a poltroon sot doesn't make Obama qualified for nothing other than sitting on a stool at the end of a bar crying in his beer -- "Oh where oh where did I go wrong (hiccup) I'll have another."
I don't get why you guys are hung up on a VP switch - the only person who should reconsider his VP pick is Romney. You had the right sewn up then Romney doubled down on a TP candidate - leaving the middle scratching their heads in wonder.
I'll be happy to vote for Hillary in 2016 (in the #1 spot), but Joe's our VP for 2012!
Poor Ben, all conspiracy all the time.
It doesn't matter who the VP is for the democrats, be it Biden or Clinton they are far more qualified than Ryan. I would prefer Hillary, but that's not my call.
Obama show us the laser focus
The libbies divider in chief, liar in chief, won't buy a Romney supporter a beer? OH hell, say it ain't so. I'm very shocked.
If I was President and had the same dismal record of failures on the economy that Barry does, I'd start drowning my sorrows in beer also.
I am humbled by those who have served our country. I praise our great soldiers and our Navy Seals. This documentary is an incredible look into what this drunken sailor as our commander in chief has done to risk the lives of these brave men and women. This administration truly has had "Dishonorable Disclosures." Watch this dynamic 22 minutes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Xfti7qtT0&feature=g-all-xit
JiA, thunderbird would be more effective. Ask the resident trailer trash, it could tell you
JiA, thunderbird would be more effective. Ask the resident trailer trash, it could tell you
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Ben-636050
Well bully for you Ben. I guess those that served and called this bunk were 'Dishonorable Soldiers'
Cheers Democrats!
nasty Dumfux presents: Lifestyles of the crude and boorish
PS enjoy that salmon Joe, my fave!
RedSoxRule
how is the dead corpse of Romney/Ryan's approval rating doing?
How is Romney dealing with America's luke warm reaction to his VP pick?
blackcatwhitecat - no honorable veteran would be associated with the documentary. Truly honorable veterans are staying far away from it just as truly honorable veterans stayed away from swift boating John Kerry. Just the filth is supporting this "trashumentory." You can tell that by who is supporting it on this site. Nothing more needs to be said.
Obama/Biden 2012
And only those who truly despise the military like Ben would put this forward as anything but garbage.
Ben: GET HELP!
Ben-636050
are you serious? You really want to talk about a Commander in Chief who REALLY risked the lifes of brave men and women?
"Before taking the country to war, this [Bush] Administration owed it to the American people to give them a 100 percent accurate picture of the threat we faced. Unfortunately, our Committee has concluded that the Administration made significant claims that were not supported by the intelligence," Rockefeller said. "In making the case for war, the Administration repeatedly presented intelligence as fact when in reality it was unsubstantiated, contradicted, or even non-existent. As a result, the American people were led to believe that the threat from Iraq was much greater than actually existed."
"It is my belief that the Bush Administration was fixated on Iraq, and used the 9/11 attacks by al Qa'ida as justification for overthrowing Saddam Hussein. To accomplish this, top Administration officials made repeated statements that falsely linked Iraq and al Qa'ida as a single threat and insinuated that Iraq played a role in 9/11. Sadly, the Bush Administration led the nation into war under false pretenses.
"There is no question we all relied on flawed intelligence. But, there is a fundamental difference between relying on incorrect intelligence and deliberately painting a picture to the American people that you know is not fully accurate.
"These reports represent the final chapter in our oversight of prewar intelligence. They complete the story of mistakes and failures – both by the Intelligence Community and the Administration – in the lead up to the war.
http://intelligence.senate.gov/press/record.cfm?id=298775
# of American soldiers who died in Iraq: 4488
# of American soldiers wounded: 33,184 - 20% of which are serious brain or spinal injuries. (Total excludes psychological injuries.)
Suicides: 18 vets per day
Lost & Unaccounted for in Iraq - $9 billion
Mismanaged & Wasted in Iraq - $10 billion, per Feb 2007 Congressional hearings
Cost: over $1 trillion and growing
All this based on one president's lie so go f*ck yourself with your 22 minute COMMERCIAL.
Ben,
btw, Obama didn't kill Bin Laden - he didn't pull the trigger. But had he not said YES that night, the Navy Seals would have NOT KILLED Bin Laden EITHER.
Also, how many deaths is Obama responsible for in that mission? ONE - the #1 terrorist who orchestrated the deaths of 3000 Americans got punished.
Obama did it without sacrificing any AMERICAN lives .
Something little Bush couldn't, or wouldn't (whatever), do.
So if it makes you happy, Bin Laden is dead BECAUSE of Obama - better?
I'm actually having a hard time believing the headline of this story.
Really, First Read? Anybody proof this before it got put up?
Lord knows,I'm no Obama supporter- but this headline?
Beyond the pale,people. Just not acceptable.
I wonder when Obama will use the Opium Den strategy???
If he tries to sway Limbaugh.
birds of a feather detroit
I just choked on my coffee. That was good.
The President's number one priority is suppose to be jobs. I do not see how the Presidents bar hopping and drinking beer is of any help to the unemployed. What about now? The Senate has yet to pass a budget for this fiscal year and the fiscal year is almost over. Without conditions to include any act of congress, the President promised that the 2012 federal deficit will not exceed 229.27 billion dollars yet it has already gone over that by over a factor of 4. The President has yet to reveal the magic trick that he will use to keep his promise. Action needs to be taken now because the fiscal year is almost over. Since the President is against deficit spending and wants to pay down the debt the 2013 deficit should be even much lower than the 229.27 billion dollar limit that the President promised for this year.
The President needs to be reminded of some words of wisdom that were spoken back in March of 2006. The words were as true then as they are today.
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government cannot pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that, "the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better."
~ Senator Barack H. Obama, March 2006
and my oh my... didn't he look ANGRY? LOL
That's probably because he was forced to buy those beers using his own money, instead of the taxpayer's money.
He doesn't look nearly as angry as Anne when she was stamping her little feet and announcing their tax returns would never be made public. She was angry because the little people do not deserve to see how little, if anything, the Romneys paid in taxes.
After all, Romney doesn't want to use his money to support our government and our country, he just wants to rule over them.
When will Romney go to every coffee shop, restaurants, and bars and tell everyone he believes coffee, tea, beer, wine, and alcohol are a sin.
It's time for Romney to tell people what he thinks. No more of the Romney do/say anything to get votes.
I'll take having a beer with the President over sipping luke warm Hate-Or-Aide with Herman & Eddie anyday! ;o)
Why is Willard so uncomfortable in his own skin?
Isn't that the truth Feisty?!
This Buds for you Mr. President!
Your second term in the WH is for all of us!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
I'm with you Feisty. I've said all along that Romney will say ANYTHING to achieve his ends. He has no moral compass!
You all do know that Mittens can't drink beer because of his religion. Also, all those pics of little Ann with a tea cup next to her ... she can't drink tea or coffee either! Talk about more little things that separate them from the common people of this country!
I'd have a beer with the President any day of the week!
His moral compass was converted to a weathervane years ago!
Fuzzy
Don't forget -its a WELL OILED (and palm greased) Weathervane.
Yes, 4 more for 44!
There will be plenty of *popcorn* to accompany the Buds! ☺
Amen... to THAT!
I've seen department store mannequins who have more charisma than Willard!
Thank god I'm not Mormon! Not only would I not be able to drink, but I'd have to vote for Bro. Romney!
Repubs used to like Bush because he was someone you could sit down and have a beer with. But now that Obama seems to be the guy you could have a beer with, it's suddenly a bad thing. Just like everything else the last four years.
I don't drink beer (for taste reasons, not religious reasons) but I'd have a beer with the President if given the chance. It isn't the beer per se--it is the fact that I have the feeling that he could relate to issues in my life---dealing with an elderly parent on Medicare, staring down the barrel of retirement myself, concerned about the future for our grandchildren. I think the President gets all that and Mitt doesn't give the same impression.
what a shock, Dumfux would do a line of coke with Hussein. Talk about hate, 11 posts of nothing but. Do you guys understand Irony.
I wonder whose money Obama paid the tab with. I hope Feisty's. She's stupid enough to give it to a liar, if he promises her a unicorn.
Not only that Ursula, but Mr. Marvelous doesn't eat sweets!.....
Obviously, he supports the First Ladys' health initiatives....
....but a backyard party with Willard and Mr. Marvelous?....NOT!
OBAMA, LASER FOCUS, NOW
Hate-Or-Aide, I understand that is 4.5% blood. I am sure Romney could have a case of that and not break any religious vows. However, the hangover is vicious if you fall asleep and wake up to the sun rising.
And a better JOB than you!
(CLOWN NOSE! Fisty!)
Why sure she does... that how she feels when she's 'pressing' her slacks!
ba-dum-ba!
(show me the clown nose, fisty!)
Feisty - wouldn't YOU be uncomfortable if you were Mitts? I mean - really - the man has no spine; no integrity; no nothing!
I love that everyone is excited to even be around President Obama. Can you imagine how Romney would act being around the "common folk?" Ewwww!
Obama/Biden 2012
Michelle Obama is America's National Treasure!!!
I saw her on TV this morning, what a nice, down to earth lady. Quite a bit removed from the two robots running against her husband.
Yeah, lets bury her!
LOL
The only thing getting buried is the Romney/Ryan campaign! and it ain't gettin covered with dirt either! It smells much worse!
Michelle Obama is America's National Treasure!!!
I agree! And to think, when she was introduced to us in 2008, I was wary. It was like meeting a future daughter-in-law - who is this woman? I think I fell in love with her when I saw raw footage of the First Lady greeting visitors to the White House right after the inauguration. Has there ever been a more gracious woman in that role? I don't think so. And she wowed me in her interviews at the Olympics this summer. She actually injected substance into what other political spouses would have treated like a photo opp. Michelle has a good head on her shoulders, as well as being beautiful.
Job1, idiotic post and Amy agreeing just as stupid.
Michelle Obama has worked tirelessly as First Lady. She has made the issues of our military and their families a top priority, along with Dr. Biden, and also the health of our children through her "Let's Move" campaign. And for this she is ridiculed by the right. No other First Lady in our history has been treated this way. Except maybe Eleanor Roosevelt, so that is good company for Mrs. Obama.
worked tirelessly at vacationing and shopping. Like a worthless Kardashian. You libsrus crew dont know classy. barbarism maybe but not classy
You know seeing Willard and Ryan appear together, they look like the plastic top centerpiece to a Gay wedding cake!
YOU owe me a new keyboard! lmao!
Must be the styling products...
more tolerance there eh Job. I thought you guys loved gays? oh yeah like blacks only at the voting line do you 'tolerate' them.
Hey, I know gay folks that would laugh like hell at that one!
You sound SOOOOOOOO outraged!!
Romney-Ryan 2012: The Herman & Eddie Munster Ticket
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Amy - plus, the First Family was very gracious when they met the Bush's and gave them a gift. That hasn't been done before. It shows total class and unselfishness.
We are truly lucky to have them in the White House for another 4 1/2 years!
Obama/Biden 2012
LOL? Uhm, no...no LOL...
Coming from the door: KNOCK KNOCK
RedSoxRule: Who's there?
Coming from the door: Secret Service!
RedSoxRules: Secret Service who...oh, wait...uh oh...
Now THAT'S LOL...
That is assuming one of you fringe left drug addicts forwarded it on to the SS and they felt compelled to take YOU seriously.
Indeed that would be funny Blackrock desert.
Focus, Focus, oh wait this is a flashlight not a laser
Um, No, it would be the hosts of this blog doing the forwarding.
Try to understand what happens once you hit 'Post Comment'
[Try to understand what happens once you hit 'Post Comment']
Never happen...it's that whole "Conservatism is a mental disorder" thingie.
[That is assuming one of you fringe left drug addicts forwarded it on to the SS and they felt compelled to take YOU seriously.]
I got some heartbreaking news for you, "Caesar"...the Secret Service already monitors these sites...
Cheers!
[Indeed that would be funny Blackrock desert.]
It must be terrible for you to have lived such a sheltered life, never having wandered past the curb out in front of your house. This is the very reason you have so much anger, fear and bigotry pent up inside you, "Caesar"...
It's not too late...ObamaCare will now cover the cost of your mental illness, even as a pre-existing condition.
CHEERS!
All he's got is Beer? Is that what is going to fix this country? Seriously. What a dope.
It's not as much about beer, as it is being able to relate to common everyday people. Unlike some candidates that can only relate to other politicians, CEOs and billionaires!
The pictures of Michelle and Barack Obama together in Iowa were beautiful. It's so unusual to see a First Couple who seem to really love each other and enjoy socializing with voters. They are nice people.
You can probably socialize with Mitt and Annie Too. But, you'd better bring your check book and have a HUGE balance!
They would just think I was the hired help. :)
Well said. This reminds me of Romney's thoughtless comment during the hilarious GOP primary race in which he said he wan't much of a NASCAR fan but some of his friends own NASCAR teams. Mitt is as disconnected from the middle class as a human being can be. That is exactly why he is going to fail in November.
Yeah... and he wasn't too happy about it either...
What he REALLY wanted was a good Colt 45 Malt Liquor!
(show it Fisty... SHOW IT!)
Biden: "Jus' hang loose, blood. She gonna catch ya up on da' rebound on da' med side."
First Mitt says that the Ryan bill is marvelous, then he says he would sign it if he was president and now he is running as fast as he can away from the Ryan bill as if he didn't say the things he said.
While the republicans say they want to spread democracy all over the world, at home the republicans practice voter suppression here in America like a good dictator would do to keep the people from voting against him.
When Romney was governor he ran on creating jobs and couldn't.
The republicans in 2010 ran on creating jobs and wouldn't.
So being that the republicans have lied repeatedly about jobs they now want you to believe once again that Romney can create jobs.
In a courtroom if you lie in front of a judge and then it is proved you are lying, the judge pretty much doesn't believe much else of what you say. Romney has been caught lying over and over and now wants us to trust him.
Put out those tax returns Romney that is if you are man and not a crybaby wimp. Romney wants to lead the free world and is ashamed of what he has done when filing his taxes or he would let us see them.
Mitt the twit hiding the truth from Americans.
Joe Biden's next speech should tell Romney and Ryan that he will give them a little cheese to go with their “whine.”
Someone will have to show Biden what cheese is. He's so ignorant.
You know, the stuff that goes with the Romney & Ryan “whine.”
Just to be clear. If you own a beer tent at the fair. "You didnt make that happen".... Romney/Ryan 2012!
that's actually pretty funny, UAW : )
Probably not. Did the farmer who grew the grain get a government farm subsidy?
If you drink a beer at the State Fair:
"You don't own that beer, you're just renting it"
But the only way that beer tent can turn any profit is if the 99% have a few extra bucks in their pockets to buy a Bud! The 1% probably would prefer French wine.
Great White - do you actually BELIEVE the Romney's would EVER go to a State Fair? Puleaze!!!!
Obama/Biden 2012
Yeah - he'd probably prefer Nascar or the Kentucky Derby - he might even own one of the horses. We already know he knows owners at NASCAR. But... Does he really have friends like other people do or are they really just acquaintances. I cannot imagine him as a friend to anyone.
OK...I don't agree with President Obama much...but that is freaking awesome!!!!! They need to make a stop at the brewery for a taste test part of the White House tour!
wow!
What can I say? I love microbrews!! :-)
I bet they could even sell 6 packs and put their profits towards the National debt!!!
Great White North, I was thinking the same thing! Heck I'll buy one!
It's got to be better than Billy Beer was, and people actually bought that crap!
best idea i've seen on here in some time. Respect!
Fuzzy...I guess I'm showing my age here, but I had to look up "Billy Beer". Too funny!!
Great White North...awesome idea!!!!! I would definitely buy a case or two!! Anyone have the President's cell number? We gotta get him in on this!! :-)
Sometimes you just have to think out of the box! We Canadians do like our beer.
take off, you hoser!
Aw c'mon Detroit! We all need a little levity. Where's your sense of humor?
easy there, I was just kidding. I love having Canada a few minutes away. Good beer, polite people. Just haven't quite figured out how to tip a stripper with a loony or a toony....
LOL...did we just get the first ever "Strange Brew" reference at First Read? If so, well played!! LOL!
Great White North...I had a guy that reported to me who asked me if he could be paid in Labatt's Blue. :-)
"Beauty, Clark!"
Frank... is he still working for you?
Detroit...nice!!
Great White...sadly no, he no longer works for me. Really, really funny guy who stunningly loved Labatt's and Toronto Maple Leaf hockey!! Never woulda known he was Canadian! ;-)
Detroit - FUNNY but you're a cheapskate!
On the contrary...Mr. Romney seems to have had quite a bit of whine this week.
Must admit, that makes Obama seem like a cool guy, to buy beers...
However, the poor liberals will be drowning in their beers on November 7 !
No doubt if W had had his own White House brewery, the libs would call him an alcoholic and nastily attack him for wasting taxpayer money...
What will happen to the White House brewery when a Mormon becomes President?
I'll drink a few beers to celebrate on November 7th! I'll even buy you one!
4 More for 44!
Bob--you are projecting again. The left didn't have issues with George Bush personally but rather with how he ran the government. We wouldn't begrudge him a brewery in the White House (although I understand he doesn't drink) or a vacation or a round of golf. Those are issues the GOP raises whenever a Democrat is in the White House.
I'm actually surprised I haven't seen and Conservatives throwing that accusation around on this post...you know, kinda like when someone puts in his book that once upon a time he tried dog meat and all of a sudden all of his opponents accuse him of sitting down to a weekly helping of Cocker Spaniel.
Actually, homebrewing was a proud tradition amongst our Founding Fathers. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, among others, all made their own beer.
Steeler - George Bush DOESN'T drink anymore because he WAS and alcoholic. There has been speculation he has fallen off the wagon a few times. I actually hope not. When someone has a problem with any addiction I always hope they beat it.
Bob - you and your little rightie friends will be the ones crying in their beers on November 7th!
Obama/Biden 2012
Dubya loved to get his drink on, so a definite NO to a White House Brewery...He knew he had issues with his consumption!
Well according to the leaders of the democratic party, you have to prove he doesnt.
Really? The party that says...
- Prove to us you weren't listening to Jeremiah Wright!
- Prove to us you weren't born in Kenya!
- Prove to us you graduated with honors!
- Prove to us you're not a Muslim!
...really wants to go there?
http://whitehouse.gov1.info/white-house-mess/index.html
Nope, no dog on the menu. Proved it.
How many of those things have been presented by the President of the United States Senate, or his equal? Oh sorry, you think some sheriff in AZ that msnbc makes a headline is relevant.
Election night we drink everytime the coverage says "lets go to the map". Bush v Gore I got drunk. This one will be over early.
Not with the way Ohio and Florida can count. Start with fingers and move to toes. Oh the drama! And if just one counter has only 9 fingers it could go on for weeks ... Maybe the SC could lend a finger.
I might riot if legal citizens cant vote in PA, FL. It might be a long night if that scenario plays out.
HEY!
bcwc,
I'm from Florida and our system of counting is great! ceptin for uncle Leo, he done chopped off two of his toes splittin firewood!
Now he can only count to................................uhum...............16?
Rioting, the protesting of the ignorant.
Protesting due to that is acceptable, unless its just because someone was too lazy or inept to get an ID in 2012, like everyone else in any civilized society.
Hey now...easy on us Floridians!!!!! ;-)
Oh Crap! I forgot Uncle Leo works for the board of elections. He got his job in 1999. Double Crap!
SO-O-O Obama brought his pet Baboon Michele to Iowa. How amusing, i knew he was really a circus ring leader. Did he have the Baboon drink Beer also ??
Snarky,
Just take your RACIST A$$ and crawl right back under that rock where you belong!
I guess I know why YOU hate the President!
For All those who freak out at the scare tactics of liberals about cutting programs, or making reform cuts in programs; I ask do you even understand basic economics? You CANNOT keep spending more than you bring in. If we dont start making changes in who qualifies how long and how much we spend ALL of the programs will FAIL, Understood? When a person can win a million dollars and still collect food stamps changes have to be made. When the age for retirement hasnt moved but the life expectancy has you have to make changes.
This was a good conversation until Sharky showed up!
I may be a white guy but, I still respect all people regardless of race or religion. BUT, I FREAKEN HATE RACISTS!!!
i'm accused of being a racist quite often (white, bald, deep set eyes, never smile, and a mephistiphelean goatee about 6 inches long tend to give the impression i'm some sort of white supremicist. Not true, but i understand why people might think it. It does make me unapproachable, which is nice for an antisocial sort like me.)
That said, the best compliment i ever received was when one of my son's teachers (an african american woman) commented on how nice it was to find children who have absolutely no prejudice agianst how people look or act, and that both of my boys were shining examples of accepting behavior.
As long as we raise our children right, racism will be extinct in another 2-3 generations. I think the world would progress and prosper if we quit looking at things in a black/white, christian/muslim, arab/european/asian mindset, and started looking at each other as all humans. We all share that same spark of consciousness that defines humanity regardless of race, creed, or social grouping, and we could finally live up to our potential if we recognized each other across the globe as humans instead of dividing each other into groups in order to dehumanize them. maybe someday...
IMAGINE!
Gee ya think? Of course it was all pandering, but at least this was his first time pandering without throwing someone else under the bus. Drinking beer may be the only none divisive thing he's done since gaining office.
Romney undoubtedly knows someone who owns a brewery, perhaps Coors. He often meets people at cocktail parties where they discuss polo, dining in Paris, and offshore banking.
What is your source of information on this? What are the facts? Who does he know that owns a brewery and how well does he know him or her? When did they meet and how long have they known each other? Is there anything financial in their relationship? Please tell us what you know. What are the facts?
BFD Biden speaking in VA said ya all we are going to take North Carolina. This of course was idiotic because he was addressing peope in VA. Hello Joe, where are you?
This guy needs to take a break from politics and run a lemon aide stand some where is Yemen! Of course Jay Carney and the liar-in-chief try to defend his stupid remarks showing just how ignorant they are. Hey, man up! Show some cajones and say you screwed up! No guts bunch of liberal losers!!
AffinityGW - no you are wrong you latte sucking liberal nut. He is attending a 50K dinner plate a chic il lay! You morons need to wise up and see what your liar-in-chief and dirty Chicago politician is doing to this country, however, doubt you will ever see what is reality. Stupid is what stupid does! The unthinkums and feeble brain losers of this country are running amok!
SeekingSanity - you should join your masiah at one of the liberal college frat houses and have some maui wowie and a beer with your liar-in-chief. Your idol trys to make appearances that he is a down to earth belly-up to the bar kind of guy, when in fact, he is just another far left liberal loser who is a total marxist. Maybe the good ole guy will invite you to one of his George Clooney 50K plate dinners! He is a radical who received his mentoring from the communist Frank Marshall Davis, Bill Ayers the terrorist, and Rev Wright the biggot and now is shoving his radical ideas down your throat and you love it!
Rick,
your spelling errors give away your ignorance. EPIC FAIL.
Barack Obama. Epic fail.
Hillary & Rick - just a couple more knuckle draggers!
Well isn't that special? My God. What next? Where he bought his first...........never mind.
He better buy a lot of beers..... You would have to be drunk to vote for this joker after the last 4 years of lies!!!
If he drinks too much beer he'll end up having mush between his ears like the Vice President. Not that there is anything wrong with that of course.
(He isn't supposed to eat the pork on a stick, he's a Muslim, haven't you heard?) I mean, realy, as any pro-American can see the President is campainging like many before him have done. It is great to see him promote AMERICAN products too. Oh, and beer is a no no for Muslims too because of the alcohol in it. That won't convice the haters, however. As long as the brown man is in the White House they will continue their bs (or should I say elephnnt s*!t)