Political Editorial Rant

[steveh]

Can remember when beer was served in a bucket? Um, I used to get beer served in a bucket as long ago as the early '80s Paris. And let me break it to you as easy as I can, you ain't hot.

(funny how all of a sudden everyone's a politician)

S.

[beerking]

Annorexic does not equal "hot"

Nor does pure, unadulterated ignorance and stupidity!

I must admit however, that discussion about oil (written by someone else, I am sure) is the most intelligent thing I have ever heard her say. I didn't even know she was capabile of reading half of those multi-syllabic words.

[steveh]

Never know how many takes that whole thing took!

S.

[wortchillergoal]

To whom are we referring?

[steveh]

Miss Hilton and her editorial response to John McCain. And no, this is not in defense of McCain, just a huuuge eyeroll at Paris -- and since her writers brought beer into the mix when making fun of McCain's age, I thought I'd vent.

S.

[Jeff]

I haven't actually seen the video but did read a news article about it. I think a lot of the comments about McCain's age were quite funny.

[corkybstewart]

She talked about buckets of beer like it's a bad thing. WTF? My beard is turning gray, and I do have a few wrinkles, but I still do enjoy a bucket of beer from time to time.:D

[Otis_The_Drunk]

I like beer served in a bucket.... It means i don't have to break out the glassware... I just drink it from the bucket.... Same thing goes for when I get beer by the pitcher.

[MeridianFC]

Paris needs a large steaming cup of shut the **** up.

[MrNate]

The words "Chapter 7, verse 62" often spring into my mind when I hear anything about Paris Hilton.

Thank god I'm a pacifist and would never seriously contemplate any such thing.

[beerking]

Nate, Not sure the reference you make.

For any who haven't seent the video, but want to:
http://www.wmal.com/Article.asp?id=826598

[skahtboi]

Personally, I think that is friggin' hilarious!

[MeridianFC]

I thought this was referring to something else. I agree that the Paris bit is pretty funny.

[MrNate]

Nate, Not sure the reference you make.

Can't remember where I first heard it, but when you abbreviate out a cartridge name it looks like you're citing chapter and verse, i.e. Rem. 7.62 => Book of Remington, Chapter 7, Verse 62.

It's stupid in that military way of making things way more complicated and obscure than they need to be, but it got stuck in my head at some point as a way of saying mankind would probably benefit by the removal of certain genes from the pool. :D

Not that I advocate that sort of thing...

[hooky]

I just looked at the index in the Book of Remington. You'll find Chapt 7 Verse 62 on page 308.

One of my favorite places in the world is Nicks English Hut (http://www.nicksenglishhut.com/index.html). Beer by the bucket.

Bucket Brigade

In the mid-1970s, a private, beer-drinking club was established. Members were the proud owners of tin “buckets” from which they drank their brew. Each of the 120 pales was numbered, and only its owner could drink from the designated bucket. If members moved away or died, their buckets were willed to a new generation of the brigade. In the early 1980s, the Bucket Brigade became so popular Nick’s established the Attic Bucket Brigade, adding 40 more buckets. Nick’s currently sells replicas of the buckets.

[wortchillergoal]

Miss Hilton and her editorial response to John McCain. And no, this is not in defense of McCain, just a huuuge eyeroll at Paris -- and since her writers brought beer into the mix when making fun of McCain's age, I thought I'd vent.

S.

Well that explains it. Of all the people to pass jusdgement of any kind, that woman should step back and reexamine her life choices and brain matter. Oh, one would have to posess brain matter first.

[steveh]

Personally, I think that is friggin' hilarious!

It would be funny, if I believed she actually knew what she was talking about.

Then again, I often wonder the same when watching Olbermann or O'Reilly...

S.

[Mill Rat]

mankind would probably benefit by the removal of certain genes from the poolFortunately, those genes occasionally do that of their own volition, sparing us the trouble of assisting them.

[petitbilbo]

Fortunately, those genes occasionally do that of their own volition, sparing us the trouble of assisting them.

http://www.darwinawards.com
A Chronicle of Enterprising Demises
Honoring those who improve the species...by
accidentally removing themselves from it!

[MrNate]

Wow, I just watched the video. Wow.

How many takes do you think it took for her to get that energy spiel right? I wonder who her trainer is...

[beerking]

There was a discussion on Fox News this AM about how she has put out that she memorized the whole thing, and was not reading cue cards. BFD! She has supposedly marketed herself as an "actress," so it is her profession to be able to memorize, and speak with some animation, regardless of her feelings, understanding or beliefs on the subject.

[steveh]

I wonder who her trainer is...

Barnum or Bailey, or Rudd Weatherwax...

S.

[M.K. Jeeves]

It's sad that people world wide know who this talentless imbecile is, but not one in five could actually tell you who Conrad Hilton was.

[steveh]

And Paris isn't one of those five!

S.

[MrNate]

There was a discussion on Fox News this AM about how she has put out that she memorized the whole thing, and was not reading cue cards. BFD! She has supposedly marketed herself as an "actress," so it is her profession to be able to memorize, and speak with some animation, regardless of her feelings, understanding or beliefs on the subject.

Sadly, I feel like this borderline level of basic competence is what is passing for "achievement" nowadays.

"You didn't hit anyone today, Timmy? That's great! Have a cookie!"
"You can sign your own name? That's super awesome! Have a diploma!"
"You can remember how to say a couple of big words? Good for you! You're an actress!"

I weep for America. We are becoming a nation of children.

[darylM]

Well, IMHO, McCain had it coming to him.

It was his ad that showed her face on the TV and used it to compare Obama as "just a celeb." Why not turn it around and show that "anyone" can be in politics?

[dennis3951]

Well, IMHO, McCain had it coming to him.

It was his ad that showed her face on the TV and used it to compare Obama as "just a celeb." Why not turn it around and show that "anyone" can be in politics?
That's a fair point. Mc Cains people should know better than to make fun of people who can make fun back at them!

[MrNate]

That's a fair point. Mc Cains people should know better than to make fun of people who can make fun back at them!


I dunno... I would've thought that making fun of Paris Hilton in a political campaign would be like making fun of the Amish on television. Who knew she would be watching?

[Theakston]

Is it just me or doesn't cindy McCain look like Paris in 10 years?
In any case I agree with whoever it was who said Paris making a political statement is a lot better than McCain making a sex tape :eek:

[dennis3951]

I dunno... I would've thought that making fun of Paris Hilton in a political campaign would be like making fun of the Amish on television. Who knew she would be watching?
Give the Paris her due. She is a celebretard but is very good at being one. Paris or her people are aware of everything that is said, printed or broadcast about her.

[steveh]

Well, IMHO, McCain had it coming to him.

No arguments there, but not from her.

Why not turn it around and show that "anyone" can be in politics?

Because "anyone" shouldn't, least of all Paris Hilton.

S.

[steveh]

Mc Cains people should know better than to make fun of people who can make fun back at them!

But the ad that used Hilton (and Britney) wasn't making fun of them (per se), it was comparing Obama's celebrity to theirs. If anything, Hilton should have been flattered. Instead, she listened to her advisors who said she was being "used." As if that's been a problem in the past?

S.

[steveh]

Is it just me or doesn't cindy McCain look like Paris in 10 years?

No, Cindy is still better looking (if not a bit mean looking).

In any case I agree with whoever it was who said Paris making a political statement is a lot better than McCain making a sex tape

Guess you don't remember his shower scene on SNL..? :eek:

S.

[beerking]

This one seems more realistic:
http://www.comedy.com/video/britney-spears-is-mccain-in-the-membrane

[Mad Scientist]

Wow, I just watched the video. Wow.

How many takes do you think it took for her to get that energy spiel right? I wonder who her trainer is...

According to Jeanie Moos on cnn.com, it took her 4 takes. Personally, I thought it was good zinger on McCain. I like a good laugh...sometimes even at my own expense.

I must say that I have no real appreciation for her or her antics, granted she is good looking, slender without look anorexic, but damn...she is one of the type examples of what is wrong with American culture, and why we will fail as a society. After all, other idiots like Bitchny Spears, Lopsided Lohan (sad with this one, she had so much potential), Micheal-<I-Love-boys-and-chimps>-Jackson, Tom Cruise, and etc all worked very hard for their celebrity status. And despite the idiots they are--or have become--they all are very, very talented people (OK, maybe not so much Britney).

All she is is an aid for head retention.....:)

It's sad that people world wide know who this talentless imbecile is, but not one in five could actually tell you who Conrad Hilton was.

Bonus points if you have been to the town where he got his start.

[chazwicke]

I thought it was clever and funny. And I think the McCain "celebrity" ads are silly and a flip-flop on his pledge not to use negative campaigning. The Paris ad is clearly tongue in cheek. What’s wrong with a little humor?

Personally I think most folks will make up their minds after Labor Day and the debates. Perhaps by then the huge differences between the two candidates will be apparent and decisions based on ISSUES should be easy.

Vote issues and conscience.

I hate negative ads but unfortunately they work so we can expect to see a lot more of them. I'd like to see both candidates disavow them talk about substantive issues.

And these salacious emails that get passed around are even worse. Next time you receive one about either candidate check it out on Snopes.com for it’s veracity before passing it along. Some of them are patently ridiculous.



Now about bucket of beer – Back in the 70s we used to get buckets of Natty Boh down at Trader Lee’s Village in Ocean City. Literally plastic buckets filled with beer. It was an outside bluegrass music venue with live pickers, picnic tables and buckets of beer.

I’ve been told that most resorts in Cancun serve buckets of beer containing 10 bottles of Corona.

[beerking]

And these salacious emails that get passed around are even worse. Next time you receive one about either candidate check it out on Snopes.com for it’s veracity before passing it along. Some of them are patently ridiculous.

What salacious e-mails. I have not gotten a single campaign related e-mail (thankfully).


I’ve been told that most resorts in Cancun serve buckets of beer containing 10 bottles of Corona.

YUCK! Do they market it as "bucket of skunk?" (truth in advertising!) :D

[MrNate]

I dunno, but this election will be the second time in my life I vote for a 3rd party for president. I'm so tired of this dog-and-pony show. In another 8 years we'll be voting for president based on how they do on America's Got Talent.

So I guess in a way I actually agree with what her writers have to say. Except for the beer, because who wouldn't love a bucket o' beer? Hell, I wish I were old enough to remember that.

[chazwicke]

[QUOTE=beerking]What salacious e-mails. I have not gotten a single campaign related e-mail (thankfully).
/QUOTE]


There are a bunch usually. In the 2000 primary it was rumored by the Bush campaign that McCain had a secret black baby and it hurt McCain.

One current one is about Obama dissing the troops on his visit overseas. It supposedly is a letter from a serviceman named Porter. It has been debunked on Snopes but I have received it several times.

There are others about Obama being a Muslim that I recieved earlier in the year.

And there is the whispering campaign about Cindy McCain being a drug addict based on her admission that she stole drugs from her own charity years ago.

I have friends who represent the extremes on both sides of the political coin and so I often get included in their email distribution lists. I almost always ignore them. However, I sometimes can't resist sending / forwarding these emails to the other sides lists and then sit back and watch them go at each other.

[chazwicke]

I
because who wouldn't love a bucket o' beer? Hell, I wish I were old enough to remember that.


Well you are old enough - You can get buckets in Cancun too as long as you want Corona. :eek:

My BIL and his buddy go there annually and he told me they drank 10 buckets of 10 beers over the course of a day on the beach.:rolleyes:

[Mad Scientist]

[QUOTE=beerking]I have friends who represent the extremes on both sides of the political coin and so I often get included in their email distribution lists. I almost always ignore them. However, I sometimes can't resist sending / forwarding these emails to the other sides lists and then sit back and watch them go at each other.

While I am conservatively indepandent, I am also an equal opprotunity offender. My former brewing partner was militantly liberal (though he refuses to acknowledge that he is a democrat). During the last election, I replaced all of his Jogn Kerry bumper stickers and yard signs with Bush propaganda.

I do not think I have ever seen someone so pissed.

I came a coupleof dyas later to find Kerry all sorts of Kerry B.S Nailed to my roof. Apparently, my wife let him, and even snapped a couple of pictures. I had a good laugh as I tore it down.

[darylM]

A bucket of beer. I would love a bucket of Shiner 97.

[steveh]

Well you are old enough - You can get buckets in Cancun too as long as you want Corona. :eek:

Sure, but the buckets mentioned in the ad, and the ones I think we all want are the original growlers (at least here in Chicago): metal pails actually filled with draft beer.

http://www.allaboutbeer.com/collect/24.3-growlers.html

S.

[beerking]

Sure, but the buckets mentioned in the ad, and the ones I think we all want are the original growlers (at least here in Chicago): metal pails actually filled with draft beer.

S.
Yeah, and back then you could send your 8 yo kid to pick one up for you.

[brazilhead]

I think the implication was that he remembers when beer was ONLY served in buckets. You´ve probably read about or seen documentaries on the old tradition of sending a boy to the bar with buckets or growlers to bring back to the workers to enjoy on their lunch break. That was before the bottling technology got up to snuff so I doubt even McCain remembers that.

As for the rest, agreed, Paris is not hot. Still, she has someone intelligent close to her. The use of Britney and Paris was clearly a dig at celebrities with questionable morals at best, otherwise a shot of Branjolie would have done the trick as they´re more famous anyway. Curiously, Britney appeared in support of Bush in 2004 and according to Jon Stewart, Paris´ mom gave McCain the maximum contribution permitted by law just before McCain ran the ad.

[steveh]

I think the implication was that he remembers when beer was ONLY served in buckets. You´ve probably read about or seen documentaries on the old tradition of sending a boy to the bar with buckets or growlers to bring back to the workers to enjoy on their lunch break.

Yep. That's what we're talkin' about. Watch the latest version of The Untouchables, right at the beginning when the little girl finds Nitti's "left behind" briefcase in the bar. What had she carried in to have filled for her father?

S.

[skahtboi]

I dunno, but this election will be the second time in my life I vote for a 3rd party for president. I'm so tired of this dog-and-pony show. In another 8 years we'll be voting for president based on how they do on America's Got Talent.


Are you kidding??? In another eight years the elections will be nothing more than their own reality show.

[skahtboi]

I don't care what your political affliations are, everyone really needs to watch this. (http://www.hackingdemocracy.com/) It should really open you eyes.

[Mad Scientist]

Are you kidding??? In another eight years the elections will be nothing more than their own reality show.

And I won't watch that reality show either. Unless they start allowing the candidates to use chainsaws.....

[chazwicke]

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/bush_tours_america_to_survey

[skahtboi]

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/bush_tours_america_to_survey

Funny. Very true, but funny.

[darylM]

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/bush_tours_america_to_survey
completly funny

[dparsons]

That video was absolutely ridiculous. I will certainly not remember it a week from now.

And I would be happy to drink beer from a bucket as long as I don't have to drink it with Paris Hilton or John McCain.

[Mad Scientist]

That video was absolutely ridiculous. I will certainly not remember it a week from now.

And I would be happy to drink beer from a bucket as long as I don't have to drink it with Paris Hilton or John McCain.


Or Obama for that matter. I've long held the opinion that if you run for high public office, then you are automatically a schmuck.

[darylM]

Or Obama for that matter. I've long held the opinion that if you run for high public office, then you are automatically a schmuck.

Well, someone has to fill the Oval Office. Maybe the next election we can have a sock monkey running.

[Mad Scientist]

Well, someone has to fill the Oval Office. Maybe the next election we can have a sock monkey running.

Think anyone will notice the difference?

[darylM]

Think anyone will notice the difference?

The sock monkey may make better decisions.