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So, this evening the television shall give good news or bad, depending on who you're voting for and who wins.

I inaugurated my voting career in 2004 with a ballot cast in John Kerry's name and excessive drinking as the night wore on, leading up to a drunken pass-out and a very unpleasant Wednesday.

I should hope everyone will have the decency to limit this thread to those of drinking age (or at least voting age) who are not teetotalers (like Hitler and bin laden) and either participating in tomorrow's election or intelligent enough to feel viscerally its consequences for the world.

In this spirit, i ask: if the election goes well, what will you imbibe? If the election turns sour, i ask the same.

For me, the pleasant outcome will be met with champagne, the unpleasant with a half a bottle of bourbon whiskey.

I refuse to drink either way, but if it goes bad I will be pissed as hell...No drinking.








Yes I am legal, I am 25.

I will be drinking Labatt Blue, regardless of the outcome.

The quantity, however, could hinge on certain election results.

Given that I despise Democrats even more than Repubs (and in all honesty, I despise both), I expect to be fairly soused in 24 hours...


BTW, the only good bourbon whiskey is Tennessee Whiskey, IMHO. Gotta have them charcoal barrells....

Let's just say that if the predictions are right, it will be a very VERY bittersweet night. I'll need a drink either way.....:(

Dude, I got so voted before I drank.

Let's just say that if the predictions are right, it will be a very VERY bittersweet night. I'll need a drink either way.....:(

Why bittersweet?

I refuse to drink either way, but if it goes bad I will be pissed as hell...No drinking.








Yes I am legal, I am 25.

thanks for that graffiti in my thread, osama bin hitler.

thanks for that graffiti in my thread, osama bin hitler.

Heheh.

I will be drinking Labatt Blue, regardless of the outcome.

The quantity, however, could hinge on certain election results.

Given that I despise Democrats even more than Repubs (and in all honesty, I despise both), I expect to be fairly soused in 24 hours...


BTW, the only good bourbon whiskey is Tennessee Whiskey, IMHO. Gotta have them charcoal barrells....

Bourbon whiskey only comes from kentucky.

Sorry, you lose.

thanks for that graffiti in my thread, osama bin hitler.


Thanks for the completely pointless spam. Good job.

Thanks for the completely pointless spam. Good job.

No, its pretty clear in my OP that teetotalers simply aren't welcome at all.

Hitler and bin Laden - two most famous teetotalers in human history.

Look "teetotaler" up in the dictionary if you don't understand, ffs.

Why bittersweet?

Dems will take control of atleast one house: sweet.
Friend will be out of a job: bitter. Very, very bitter.

Bourbon whiskey only comes from kentucky.

Sorry, you lose.


Wrong. The charcoal barrels are the difference; otherwise they are essentially the same.

Lived in Tennessee & Kentucky; me knows me whiskey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_whiskey

Wrong. The charcoal barrels are the difference; otherwise they are essentially the same.

Lived in Tennessee & Kentucky; me knows me whiskey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_whiskey

Actually, it comes down to water more than anything. And you both are correct.
Bourbon can only be made in the bourbon region of kentucky. However, Tennessee whiskey is similar enough that it generally is included as a bourbon rather than blended.

Wrong. The charcoal barrels are the difference; otherwise they are essentially the same.

Lived in Tennessee & Kentucky; me knows me whiskey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_whiskey

"Most bourbons are distilled in Kentucky, and it is sometimes said that only Kentucky whiskey can properly be called bourbon."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

A lot of true things are only 'sometimes said,' often by old-fashioned people who appreciate tradition and know what they're talking about.

Its like scotch, has to be made in scotland. Not to speak ill of tennessee's fine whiskies, but for bourbon, kentucky is sine qua non.

Here I am not knowing not being a drunk was a crime against humanity.:rolleyes:

Here I am not knowing not being a drunk was a crime against humanity.:rolleyes:

Just read the OP before you spam next time and we'll call it a wash.

Okie dokie?

Jesus Christ.

Only on NSG can an electoral drinking thread diverge into a debate over Bourbon.

Anywhoo, whichever party wins, it will be a bad night for me. I intend to get incredibly smashed on the cheapest alcohol I can get my grubby underage hands on.

Jesus Christ.

Only on NSG can an electoral drinking thread diverge into a debate over Bourbon.

Anywhoo, whichever party wins, it will be a bad night for me. I intend to get incredibly smashed on the cheapest alcohol I can get my grubby underage hands on.

PBR and Popov FTW

Just read the OP before you spam next time and we'll call it a wash.

Okie dokie?


I wasn't spamming, but just answering your question. My post was stating how much I would drink on election night, yours was calling me Osama Bin Hitler for it....Ugggh. Just drop it, I got a headache.

"Most bourbons are distilled in Kentucky, and it is sometimes said that only Kentucky whiskey can properly be called bourbon."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

A lot of true things are only 'sometimes said,' often by old-fashioned people who appreciate tradition and know what they're talking about.

Its like scotch, has to be made in scotland. Not to speak ill of tennessee's fine whiskies, but for bourbon, kentucky is sine qua non.

Well, as I understand it, and 'according to US trade law', bourbon whiskey has to do with the fact that it's at least 51% corn more than anything.

You're right about the 'tradition' aspect, however; you'd be strung up in Lynchburg for calling Tennessee whiskey a bourbon.

I suppose we both have our points. And I'm not trying to Jack (heh heh) your thread. :D

Well, as I understand it, and 'according to US trade law', bourbon whiskey has to do with the fact that it's at least 51% corn more than anything.

You're right about the 'tradition' aspect, however; you'd be strung up in Lynchburg for calling Tennessee whiskey a bourbon.

I suppose we both have our points. And I'm not trying to Jack (heh heh) your thread. :D

Dont worry, Osama ibn Illiterate bin Hitler von Teetotles is the only real hijacker.

I'll concede that geography doesnt effect the quality of fine specimens of the respective whiskies - or even distinguish their flavors much - but as a commited hidebound traditionalist, I have to insist on the distinction in nomenclature.

This said, may the republicans be sodomized with a red-hot brand tonight, and may I therefore drink champagne.

I will be drinking Labatt Blue, regardless of the outcome.

Of all beers ... why Labatt blue?

Of all beers ... why Labatt blue?

I declare war on Canada for producing such vile filth.

PBR and Popov FTW

Ugh.

Honestly...why not just stick your finger down your throat and vomit right now?

It would save time, effort, and money, to be sure.

Of all beers ... why Labatt blue?

Because it's the best thing to come out of Canada !! j/k. :p

Really, more than anything, I like the taste. Not 'too' watery like American beers (I'm talking to YOU, Messers Bud & Miller), but also not too skunky (I like lagers & detest ales. Just a personal taste thing).

I do like other beers; Jamaican Red Stripe comes to mind. However, I'm fairly unadventurous when it comes to my beer choices.

I declare war on Canada for producing such vile filth.

I could think of better reasons to declare war on Canada...Bryan Adams comes to mind...:D

Ugh.

Honestly...why not just stick your finger down your throat and vomit right now?

It would save time, effort, and money, to be sure.

Vomiting doesn't get you drunk.

Real men drink stone ruination IPA.

I should hope everyone will have the decency to limit this thread to those of drinking age (or at least voting age) who are not teetotalers (like Hitler and bin laden) and either participating in tomorrow's election or intelligent enough to feel viscerally its consequences for the world.
I don't know if I'm more insulted about being left outside or about being compared to Hitler and bin Laden.

Besides, if not for us teetotalers, who'd drive you drunks home? :)

I don't know if I'm more insulted about being left outside or about being compared to Hitler and bin Laden.

Besides, if not for us teetotalers, who'd drive you drunks home? :)

Designated drivers, those decent people (necessarily therefore drinkers) who take one for the team.

You shouldnt be so much insulted as ashamed of yourself if you are afraid of drinking alcohol.

Vomiting doesn't get you drunk.

I fail to see the point of wasting money on cheap booze that your just going to vomit back up in two hours, and then pass out.

If I'm getting drunk, I'd at least like the alcohol to stay in my stomach, and I'd like to be awake to enjoy it...two things that assuredly won't happen if you drink PBR and/or Popov.

Designated drivers, those decent people (necessarily therefore drinkers) who take one for the team.

You shouldnt be so much insulted as ashamed of yourself if you are afraid of drinking alcohol.

Who's afraid? I quit drinking 1 year, 2 months, 1 week, 4 days ago after several years of moderate to heavy drinking. Not that I'm counting or anything. But I'll have a Jack and coke minus Jack if the Democrats win. I'll have one if the Republicans win, too, so take that for what it's worth. :)

Drink one for me.

I fail to see the point of wasting money on cheap booze that your just going to vomit back up in two hours, and then pass out.

If I'm getting drunk, I'd at least like the alcohol to stay in my stomach, and I'd like to be awake to enjoy it...two things that assuredly won't happen if you drink PBR and/or Popov.

The point is not wasting money on cheap booze that your just going to vomit up in 2 hours. The point is getting that booze for free, drown your woes in alcohol, and save your money for the passible stuff.

So speaketh the Alcoholic Philosophizer, TSI.

Ladies, gentlemen and forumites, the time is at hand.

Results will be coming in starting pretty soon.

If I were to get drunk about American politics, I'd be drunk every night and every day, which would impede my whole 'going to school' thing. Rather a lot, I think.

As for your drinks, I spit on them. Tanqueray Dry Gin, with tonic, all the fucking way. Bourbon=not as good as scotch. Laphroag FTW. And I recently had some 43 year old port from England. THAT stuff was fucking amazing.

But then, I don't drink for politics... nobody's an imperialist anymore, and back in the day all the imperialists were racists too. Bah... *drinks*. Also, cheap booze IS NOT WORTH IT. I vomited my guts out on Halloween, and I've had a hard time touching even the good stuff since. Seriously, pay more for better booze. And also, the Europeans usually make their alcohol better than Americans do (not always, but usually).

As for beers, Guinness. Or black-and-tans... what do you call'em in Ireland? Something less offensive, I'd hope. That's Guinness floated over Harp (or similar), in case you were wondering.

Yeah, I'm a surprisingly heavy drinker. And a pretentious bastard, too.

If I were to get drunk about American politics, I'd be drunk every night and every day, which would impede my whole 'going to school' thing. Rather a lot, I think.

As for your drinks, I spit on them. Tanqueray Dry Gin, with tonic, all the fucking way. Bourbon=not as good as scotch. Laphroag FTW. And I recently had some 43 year old port from England. THAT stuff was fucking amazing.

But then, I don't drink for politics... nobody's an imperialist anymore, and back in the day all the imperialists were racists too. Bah... *drinks*. Also, cheap booze IS NOT WORTH IT. I vomited my guts out on Halloween, and I've had a hard time touching even the good stuff since. Seriously, pay more for better booze. And also, the Europeans usually make their alcohol better than Americans do (not always, but usually).

As for beers, Guinness. Or black-and-tans... what do you call'em in Ireland? Something less offensive, I'd hope. That's Guinness floated over Harp (or similar), in case you were wondering.

Yeah, I'm a surprisingly heavy drinker. And a pretentious bastard, too.


Scotch is better than bourbon, and vintage port is better than anything (except vintage sauternes). Guinness has more in common with water than with real beer (I am spoiled by stouts that are actually stout).

There is no such thing as a "good gin," so be a man and drink some real gin, not flavored vodka. Real gin has to taste like medicine. Tanqueray, as with all the other high-ticket gins, is for women.

Currently sipping Bombay Sapphire and tonic, will be having a glass of wine with dinner. The quantity won't change, but the quality might. If I'm feeling particularly indulgent, I might have a glass of port after dinner. We shall see.

Scotch is better than bourbon, and vintage port is better than anything (except vintage sauternes). Guinness has more in common with water than with real beer (I am spoiled by stouts that are actually stout).

There is no such thing as a "good gin," so be a man and drink some real gin, not flavored vodka. Real gin has to taste like medicine. Tanqueray, as with all the other high-ticket gins, is for women.

Admittedly, my beer experience is less than my experience with various forms of liquor. However, I stand by the assertion that most American beers are rather bad. And to the producers Miller, etc.: Fuck you!

Having just taken Nyquil for my cold/sinus infection/death by flu/whatever the fuck, I can pretty much say that I don't want my alcohol to taste like that. See above post for my opinion on various forms of rotgut... and also know that I'm >110 lbs, so I need to either drink high quality stuff or vomit. Not drinking as much is... simply not an option.

Never had vintage Sauternes, which is too bad, really. I should see if I can't get my buddy with the ID to buy me an old bottle of Port and one of Sauternes now, and just... leave them around for a bit. Make a nice 10th anniversary drink or something, eh? :P

Dude, I got so voted before I drank.

I really appreciate this comment. :)

I don't do drunk, but this might be a fine night to take the Gentleman Jack down from the top shelf and tip it back a few times.

Good suggestion.

If the projections start getting really sunny, I think I'm going to crack open a Midas Touch and maybe that bottle of Gulden Drak I've been saving for a special occasion.

If things get dire, it's probably going to be Steel Reserve and vodka time.

Of course, vodka with mixers is likely either way.

If the projections start getting really sunny, I think I'm going to crack open a Midas Touch and maybe that bottle of Gulden Drak I've been saving for a special occasion.

If things get dire, it's probably going to be Steel Reserve and vodka time.

Of course, vodka with mixers is likely either way.

+100 gulden draak

Fantastic stuff.

My favorite beer in the world is ORVAL.

Deutscher Bier, anyone?

+100 gulden draak

Fantastic stuff.
Dogfish's Midas Touch is better, IMO, although it's hard to find and I just had my first bottle this week. 5,000 year old recipe off a wall in a king's gravesite, and the taste makes you think we've gone downhill ever since.

I also picked up a bottle of Jiahu Chateau (also by Dogfish), which is reputedly even better, but I'm not going to crack that one open tonight. It uses a 9,000 year old recipe reverse-engineered through the miracles of modern science from pottery shards in China.

I don't do drunk, but this might be a fine night to take the Gentleman Jack down from the top shelf and tip it back a few times.

Good suggestion.

I have two fairly expensive bottles of tequila available to me, but I'm not going to waste either of them on politicians, regardless of party or ideology. ;)

Its off-ffucking-ficial, I've hit the champagne tonight.

JD Hayworth, scum of all scum, rat of all rats, fink of all finks, is defeated.

God bless the 5th congressional district of the great state of Arizona.

Its off-ffucking-ficial, I've hit the champagne tonight.

JD Hayworth, scum of all scum, rat of all rats, fink of all finks, is defeated.

God bless the 5th congressional district of the great state of Arizona.


<< Cracks open a bottle of Tennessee Whiskey (JD, of course).

<< Seriously contemplates using the 'Gravity Assist Method'.

Nah, F@%K it. Two years will be here soon enough.

Can't drink I have a 9:30 test I should be studying for, and than a paper and two more tests to study for so I can't aford the hangover or sleep deprevation.

<< Cracks open a bottle of Tennessee Whiskey (JD, of course).

<< Seriously contemplates using the 'Gravity Assist Method'.

Nah, F@%K it. Two years will be here soon enough.

I feel for you bro, its been six goddamn years.

One day your time will come again, lets just hope, for all our sakes, that the republican party can get its shit together in time.

As a Libertarian, my party wasn't exactly expected to win anything..however, about the only thing I've found favorable in my state, Michigan, is that Affirmative Action appears to be abolished by the passing of Proposal 2.

Granholm has won handidly.. not that it was unexpected, really...

Funny how there were so many calls of "zomg, the Republicans are going to steal the election! DIEBOLD!!!!!one!!" And, in an election with more Diebold machines than ever, the Democrats won. Omgzors, the Democrats control Diebold. O_o

I hope they do something constructive with their liberal majority, but I doubt they will.

I feel for you bro, its been six goddamn years.

One day your time will come again, lets just hope, for all our sakes, that the republican party can get its shit together in time.

Bah. The Republican party is DEAD to me. They left me, much in the manner that the Democrat party left Reagan.

I knew I should have voted 3rd party. I mean, if you're vote's not going to 'count', you might as well make it 'count'. Know what I mean ??

I'm finding my drinking to be not so heavy tonight after all.

I cracked a bottle of Midas Touch, and of course, you don't chug a beer like that, you savor every drop.

Next thing I knew it was two hours later and I was just getting done with the bottle.

Funny how there were so many calls of "zomg, the Republicans are going to steal the election! DIEBOLD!!!!!one!!" And, in an election with more Diebold machines than ever, the Democrats won. Omgzors, the Democrats control Diebold.

Yeah, I never really understood the Diebold scare. Granted, I live in Diebold country; work right across from the Mother-Ship's Corporate Campus. It's just an f'ng machine. And they do, contrary to popular opinion, have an auditable paper trail.

It's not like 'election fraud' needs electricity. Hell, Joe Kennedy proved that...

I have two fairly expensive bottles of tequila available to me, but I'm not going to waste either of them on politicians, regardless of party or ideology. ;)

Mind.. um.. looking.. at.. this shiny ball?

*steals a bottle*
*runs*

Mind.. um.. looking.. at.. this shiny ball?

*steals a bottle*
*runs*

*drives fast to catch up*
*takes back bottle*
*runs Ruffy over*

Oops.

I don't do drunk, but this might be a fine night to take the Gentleman Jack down from the top shelf and tip it back a few times.

Good suggestion.

I have a bottle of this

http://www.theglendronach.com/

But I think I am going to save the 33 year old stuff :) and go with the lo quality 15 year old glenfiddich ;)

*drives fast to catch up*
*takes back bottle*
*runs Ruffy over*

Oops.

Hey!

*throws brick at car*
*car stops*
*runs up to car*
*bitch smacks*
*steals bottle back*
*runs as fast as possible in opposite direction*

Is said tequila patron? don julio? cabo wabo? or the real champ, gran centenario anejo?

Is said tequila patron? don julio? cabo wabo? or the real champ, gran centenario anejo?

The lable is covered in my blood, so I couldn't tell you.

*continues running*

The lable is covered in my blood, so I couldn't tell you.

*continues running*

IM ten sails to the wind, a whole bottle + a glass of champagne, a lot of whiskey, a lot of 1812 overture, a lot of appalachian springs

Hey!

*throws brick at car*
*car stops*
*runs up to car*
*bitch smacks*
*steals bottle back*
*runs as fast as possible in opposite direction*

*frowns*
*transforms*
*loads cannon*
*turns Ruffy into a pile of ash*

Is said tequila patron? don julio? cabo wabo? or the real champ, gran centenario anejo?

One is Patron, and I don't remember what the other is. I'll have to go look again.

*frowns*
*transforms*
*loads cannon*
*turns Ruffy into a pile of ash*


*bottle explodes*
*ashes drift away*

[All we are is dust in the wind] :( [/All we are is dust in the wind]

*bottle explodes*
*ashes drift away*

[All we are is dust in the wind] :( [/All we are is dust in the wind]

{Carry on my Wayward Son...There'll be Peace when you are done...} :)

Fuck you, American political parties. Fuck. You.

There's no way that I'm ever happy on election night. My politics are that none of the parties support it. Them. Fuck.

*looks suspiciously at grammar*

Screw it. And I'm ENJOYING my Tanqueray, thank you very much. Even if it does make me a girl.

I'm also enjoying the aforementioned Port. Which is fecking awesome.

Fuck you, American political parties. Fuck. You.

There's no way that I'm ever happy on election night. My politics are that none of the parties support it. Them. Fuck.

*looks suspiciously at grammar*

Screw it. And I'm ENJOYING my Tanqueray, thank you very much. Even if it does make me a girl.

I'm also enjoying the aforementioned Port. Which is fecking awesome.

I like you.

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