Posted on 02/28/2022 7:58:50 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed an executive order Saturday directing the state Liquor and Wine Outlets to remove Russian-made and branded spirits.
Sununu said the move is mainly symbolic, but the Russian liquor industry could be impacted if other states follow New Hampshire's lead.
"We see whats happening. People are losing their lives," Sununu said. "It's unprovoked aggression, and if we can get New Hampshire to do their part and take these products off of the Russian shelves—I dont know anyone buying that garbage right now, frankly—its a good thing and its a step we can make."
Sununu said the move will impact beer and wine that's sold at supermarkets as well.
"For the grocery stores that have beer and wine, they buy all their products through the state as well. And I suppose if there are any Russian beer or Russian wines, that's coming off the shelves too. So yeah, it's all alcoholic spirits that would come through the state of New Hampshire now we're pulling off the shelves," Sununu said.
Sununu told News 9 the state sells around $20 million of Russian-based liquor products a year. He said the move is not only symbolic but could have some impact on the Russian liquor industry, especially if other states take similar action.
There are 67 Liquor and Wine Outlets in the state.
Michael Larsen, of Manchester, said he thinks it is great New Hampshire is trying to take a stand against what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
"I usually do drink vodka, so I'll have to find a vodka from a different country if that's the case," Larsen said.
Paul Crosby, of Manchester, said we have to band together.
"They work hard for their independence and its a shame that they can just go in and take over their whole country," Crosby said.
The governor said the order is indefinite and will stay in place as long as the war is going on.
A tweet from Sununu's account said in part, "New Hampshire stands with the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom."
A stunt that leaves retailers holding products they paid for but now cannot sell.
We all know Sununu is a RINO.
However, 20 million in sales is not a small customer.
I would think the US importer of Stoli’s vodka is having a bad week.
And then China.
Do China made..
That’s when it gets really fun
Isn’t that special.
Vodka has already been purchased so this does nothing but virtue signal and hurt liquor retailers...
Stupid empty gesture to make people feel good as if they are helping. Gov. DeWine followed right along with this, he has an affinity for the stupid.
They punish business owners who have already bought the Russian made items. Would be less punishing to say they can no longer purchase supplies from Russian dealers, but can sell current stock.
If the vodka is already on the shelves, it’s likely already paid for. Not being able to sell it hurts the local (American) vendors.
PA has also pulled all Russian vodka products from the PA State Stores’ shelves.
Ontario govt. run liquor stores did the same. Bye bye Stolichnaya for now anyway!
petty virtue signalling
Peasants - you may not drink Russian vodka now!
These are STATE of NH retail stores. Not independent package stores.
ALL liquor sold in the state of NH is sold through State Liquor stores. They sell at “wholesale” prices. Cheap enough that people from other states drive to NH to buy their booze.
Sununu said the move is mainly symbolic...
SYMBOLIC. Enough said.
Do China made..
That’s when it gets really fun
There ya go. Let’s see the virtue signalers do away with their precious Made in China crap.
I’m sure the victims of the war are deeply moved by that useless gesture
State of NH Liquor stores.
Symbolic but ok.
PUCK FUTIN!
So taxpayers will take the losses, still stupid.
That’s interesting. I know when Ohio had state stores a lot of folks came to Indiana retailers for better price.
Another executive order. Nothing is legislated anymore.
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