Posted on 01/07/2014 9:15:18 AM PST by thetallguy24
The chart above, produced by the right-leaning research firm NMRPP and first published in the Washington Post last week, shows the comparative political inclinations (and relative voter turnouts) associated with the drinkers of various major liquor brands.
At first glance this may look like it conforms to some basic stereotypes about the two parties—Democrats like wine! Republicans like whiskey!—but wine actually runs the whole political scale, with Smoking Loon drunk primarily by Democrats, and Robert Mondavi drunk primarily by Republicans. Major whiskey brands do generally show a Republican bent, with the exception of Jameson, Canadian Mist, and Glen Ellen.
Gin is nearly exclusively Democratic, but the real lesson of the chart is to stay away from Jägermeister, a bi-partisan scourge that apparently renders you unable to get up and vote.
No Old Overholt on the chart. I must be too drunk to vote.
What’s the word? / Thunderbird / How’s it sold? / Good and cold / What’s the jive? / Bird’s alive / What’s the price? / Thirty twice
The Russians were later importing American Beer (the $8.99 a case bargain label from Pittsburgh Brewing) in order to try and get their people to drink anything BUT vodka.
LOL. I remember that ad on Saturday Night Live back when it was funny. I also though it was ironic that the song played was Van Halen's Beautiful Girls.
My preferred hooch is Maker’s Mark. And even though I can’t afford them, I’ve never tried a Mondavi wine I didn’t like.
How expensive is Robert Mondavi? Well, the last time I visited, they were charging as much for some of their premium tasting portions as some other wineries (even in Napa Valley) charge for an entire bottle.
I like alcohol but it doesn’t like me...
None ain't fun. Probably better for me, though.
If legalized marijuana really takes off, it is just a matter of time before they will demand higher and higher taxes on it to pay for the resulting social costs.
Of course, they will never go there with gay sex since, like abortion, it is a sacrament to them.
Of interest to the Bourbon List.
“...but really, gin?”
Boodles makes a fine Bloody Mary.
Diabetes and hypertension
Hmm.... Almost none of what I drink is listed: Jim Beam, Evan Williams, The Macallan, Bushmills, Bulleit, The Kracken, Four Roses, etc. Guess I don’t fit the mold...
“I don’t always drink, but when I do I drink....... diet soda!”
I prefer bourbon, but probably the best whiskey I’ve ever tried was 12-year-old Jameson.
I don’t see Franklin County White Lightning on the list.
Do you ever touch whiskey, General?
I do not, sir.
Don't like the taste, General?
I like it very much, sir. That is why I do not touch it.
“If your an FR gin drinker, I still love you guys, but really, gin?”
I only keep it around for those occasions when I feel like making a martini. And I generally go for the inexpensive stuff. If I’m gonna drink my booze without anything mixed into it, I prefer bourbon or a good tequila.
Krud....I’m a Tanqurey democrat? Sheesh. Oh well at least I’m a likely voter?
They write themselves...
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