something i noticed about alcohol

**wolfstrike** · 07-31-2008, 07:32 PM

the other day i thought, 'see i haven't had a beer in a long time', i went down the store isle to see that they've taxed the hell out of beer, and for a couple bucks more i could buy a bottle of hard alcohol.

then i relized that this is no accident.

beer is supposed to be a light alcohol drink that is cheap to afford, but the political spindoctors gotta come in and screw with everything.

how the hell are you going to put "sin taxes" on beer but not put them on hard alcohol?

this government is so full of crap i can't even believe it anymore.

alcohol is so bad but as you can see it's plentiful on the shelves.

1) people who want a simple beer are more likely to buy hard alcohol
2) these taxes are basically insuring that there is a healthy stream of new drunks entering society.

**jpb2** · 07-31-2008, 07:40 PM

You are wrong ! People who want a beer just want a beer. If there is a beer shortage ( god forbid) We do without

**air2spare** · 07-31-2008, 07:47 PM

I've got a good friend that made a micro brewery in his house more out of a hobby than anything else, I must say he got quiet good at it and it taste great. It's legal and tax free.

And yes I do agree, we are the most taxed society bar none. Now you can understand why I'm neither democratic or republican (they are one in the same)

**tunnel_rat** · 07-31-2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by air2spare

I've got a good friend that made a micro brewery in his house more out of a hobby than anything else, I must say he got quiet good at it and it taste great. It's legal and tax free.

And yes I do agree, we are the most taxed society bar none. Now you can understand why I'm neither democratic or republican (they are one in the same)

We DO need more domestic brewing. We have got to stop being dependant on foreign beer. Wind and solar are great, but no substitute for a great homebrew.

**k-fridge** · 07-31-2008, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by tunnel_rat

We DO need more domestic brewing. We have got to stop being dependant on foreign beer. Wind and solar are great, but no substitute for a great homebrew.

Budweiser isn't even American owned anymore.

**tunnel_rat** · 07-31-2008, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by k_fridge

Budweiser isn't even American owned anymore.

And before they sold out, they bought my boys, Rolling Rock. Now some slavic-Belgian is mashing the hops between his toes....!!

Ain't there nothing sacred anymore????

**mrs reb77** · 07-31-2008, 10:13 PM

I'm not a fan yet but I'll certainly try...Samuel Adams. American owned, american made.

On the AB front (since it's very close to here!), recent news is speculating that AB may be able to entice Inbev to move their headquarters to the U.S.
Wouldn't that be something. Bought out by Belgians because of low currency rates but, Belgians prefer the United States? This story is long from being played out. Inbev doesn't even officially take over until near the end of the year.

**mrs reb77** · 07-31-2008, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by jpb2

You are wrong ! People who want a beer just want a beer. If there is a beer shortage ( god forbid) We do without

jpb2 are you going to Sparta for the ATA Grand? We are planning on being there next weekend, have family shooting. We generally BBQ and toss back a few at the camp ground. There are some awesome guns and such there during the Grand.

**jrbenny** · 07-31-2008, 10:20 PM

We are not the most taxed society. Sweden is above 65%.

**tunnel_rat** · 07-31-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by jrbenny

We are not the most taxed society. Sweden is above 65%.

Perhaps that's one benchmark Obama CAN exceed..............

**jpb2** · 07-31-2008, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by mrs reb77

jpb2 are you going to Sparta for the ATA Grand? We are planning on being there next weekend, have family shooting. We generally BBQ and toss back a few at the camp ground. There are some awesome guns and such there during the Grand.

No plans as of now but it seems interesting. If schedule allows I could take the 14 y/o for a drive. No beers w/ guns ( except deer season ). Let me know a little ahead next year and I would be interested in camping out and enjoying the event. Hell it's less than 70 miles away. Thanks., Jeff

**retired btc** · 07-31-2008, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by k_fridge

Budweiser isn't even American owned anymore.

Sorry to intrude

Bud is still owned by Americans, the powers that be are still working out the particulars. they expect to have the shareholders votes out by Oct, not that it is going to make a difference but until it's finalized A-B is still American owned and operated.

**retired btc** · 07-31-2008, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by tunnel_rat

And before they sold out, they bought my boys, Rolling Rock. Now some slavic-Belgian is mashing the hops between his toes....!!

Ain't there nothing sacred anymore????

A-B bought the Rolling Rock Label from Inbev in 2006, so actually its going back to the familiar Belgian toes it came from lol

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