Dr. Henry Louis Gates Arrested

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

For me, the press conference was unnecessary - she could have given a written statement, for instance.

I agree.

The people who took the time to know who she is and/or threaten her are in the minority. The majority didn't know nor care who she is. Now we all know who she is and what she looks like.

There are dumb people on both sides of this incident. This incident should really have gone away by now. But, a talkative president and so forth wouldn't let that happen.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by joe-s-chop

Beer summit is funny! 3 people said things that were better left unsaid. Hey lets sit at a picnic table and drink a brew or one and chat about how stupid we were? Interesting choice of beers. Never heard of Blue Moon, is that a local beer?

It's a Belgian Pale Ale brewed by Molson. It can be had very easily in most places in North America; it tends not to show up in specialty places. Many women I know put a slice of orange in it.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's a Belgian Pale Ale brewed by Molson. It can be had very easily in most places in North America; it tends not to show up in specialty places. Many women I know put a slice of orange in it.

I think it's funny that they try to hide the fact that it's brewed by Molson Coors, out of fear that it will hurt the beer's reputation.

It's a decent beer to have every once in a while, if the bar/restaurant doesn't serve anything better.

[ASTalumna06]

To make both men feel more at home, I think I would have chosen to drink a Sam Adams

[Psi U MC Vito]

lol. and this is the thread that won't die.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by joe-s-chop

Yes it is and do any beer that uses some type of additive lemon or Lime is always intersting and wonder why? Is it not good enough to drink straight? Red Stripe is from the Phillipins if I am right?

Still think it is a funny situation! It isn't like a sit down picnic for the neighbors on a weekend cook out! LOL!
What kind of beef or hot dogs are they going to be using?

TEITY?? Again?

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

TEITY?? Again?

But he said hot dogs, not gooey buns.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

But he said hot dogs, not gooey buns.

I'm tempted to make those for a work potluck if I'm mad at my coworkers 9or for the April Fool potluck we've been known to do).

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by joe-s-chop

Yes it is and do any beer that uses some type of additive lemon or Lime is always intersting and wonder why? Is it not good enough to drink straight? Red Stripe is from the Phillipins if I am right?

Still think it is a funny situation! It isn't like a sit down picnic for the neighbors on a weekend cook out! LOL!
What kind of beef or hot dogs are they going to be using?

Red Stripe is from Jamaica....and this is suspiciously Earp-esque.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

You definitely set the record straight. Good job. LOL.

Obama's beer choice should be scrutinized. He's only drinking with them because he couldn't shut up.

Eh. Maybe. I just don't see what is so interesting about his choice of beer. lol Sometimes I think the media and people in this country scrutinize way too much. Just like when people were freaking out over what kind of dog he was going to get.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I think it's funny that they try to hide the fact that it's brewed by Molson Coors, out of fear that it will hurt the beer's reputation.

It's a decent beer to have every once in a while, if the bar/restaurant doesn't serve anything better.

There are so often bars where there isn't anything better! How does that work, exactly?

There is an "Obamanator" beer at the Wynkoop Brewery in Denver. It's tasty!

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

There are so often bars where there isn't anything better! How does that work, exactly?

I know, it's annoying - I don't think Blue Moon is bad, really, but if I'm going to spend 4, 5, or 6 bucks (or more) for a beer , I just want it to be something better. At least give me a Sam Adams seasonal or something like that. Plus there's the problem that I then decide to go the "whiskey on the rocks" route instead, and that just adds up to a bit of a longer night.

Boston (especially) and CT, luckily, have a bunch of bars with fairly good beer selections.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Eh. Maybe. I just don't see what is so interesting about his choice of beer. lol Sometimes I think the media and people in this country scrutinize way too much. Just like when people were freaking out over what kind of dog he was going to get.

He created an entertaining situation when he invited these two guys to the White House for a "Beer Summit". And if he didn't just blurt out an ignorant comment before he had all of the facts, we wouldn't be discussing what kind of beer he was drinking at all.

[DrPhil]

This is a perfect SNL skit.

Gates: "I'm Dr. Gates! Yo mama!"

Officer: "I'm the po-po! Yo daddy!"

Obama: "Ionknow nuthin...but he's a dumb daddy!"

*awkward silence*

Obama: "Beer?"

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

He created an entertaining situation when he invited these two guys to the White House for a "Beer Summit". And if he didn't just blurt out an ignorant comment before he had all of the facts, we wouldn't be discussing what kind of beer he was drinking at all.

Ay, there's the rub. Had he just kept his mouth shut on what should have been a municipal issue, this would be a moooooo point.

Biden had a non-alcoholic beer. Imagine the slips of the lip if he had been drinking!