Cygnia Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 We need to remember this link in the event Trump does get convicted...because if it's the 20 years +/- as suggested, we'll still go "TOO SHORT!!!!" This is why. For those of you who watched it all, may I suggest 2 ounces of 80 proof anesthetic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, unclevlad said: For those of you who watched it all, may I suggest 2 ounces of 80 proof anesthetic? So any whisky that meets minimum standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Or rum, vodka, tequila, brandy/cognac... I believe there might even be some ice beers that push the proof mark... And of course, if your libation of choice exceeds 80 proof...I've got a predilection for barrel strength Bourbons and scotches, myself...well that's fine too. If you're asking for suggestions? Maker's, Maker's 46, Hennessey VS, Remy VSOP, Woodforde Reserve, Lagavulin Quarter Cask if your budget stretches that far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I’m partial to Blanton’s and Angel’s Envy myself. They’ll do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Iuz the Evil said: I’m partial to Blanton’s and Angel’s Envy myself. They’ll do the trick. If you can find 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Pretty sure I can get both at the only standalone liquor store left in town. I've had Blanton's regular bottling; it was quite enjoyable. Mind: there *are* different bottlings of both, and some are pretty sharply limited. And neither is something you're likely to find in, say, a supermarket's liquor section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Crown Royal is my go to...really anything Canadian works for me actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Rookies TrickstaPriest and Cancer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Honestly, I'm trying to cut back on my overall drinking, but this current political timeline is really overwhelming at times. This is not a cry for help. No one has to worry about me. Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranxerox Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Simon said: Rookies Hmmm, I'm not sure if that is brag or a cry for help. Pariah and Lord Liaden 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Ranxerox said: Hmmm, I'm not sure if that is brag or a cry for help. Could be a bit of both, though I've cut _way_ back from pandemic drinking (lost about 25 pounds in the process). Main bit now is slowly reducing the collection over time -- The Wife and I are planning to do the expat thing within 8-10 years, and it would be needlessly expensive to ship all of that overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I know that some of that can be bought elsewhere and online and then shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranxerox Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Simon said: Could be a bit of both, though I've cut _way_ back from pandemic drinking (lost about 25 pounds in the process). Main bit now is slowly reducing the collection over time -- The Wife and I are planning to do the expat thing within 8-10 years, and it would be needlessly expensive to ship all of that overseas. Glad to hear about the cutting back and the weight loss thing. I think that I speak for everyone here in saying that we want you around for a good long time. If you don't mind me asking, which country were you thinking of moving to? Simon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Portugal, though the specific area has yet to be determined (likely the Algarve). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Portugal is ye ancient ally of Britain and is popular with Brits be they holidaymakers or expats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I have heard from several sources that Portugal tends not to be too welcoming of Americans, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 That has not been my experience (thankfully) -- the people are one of the big draws to moving there. I've found over the years that I have a somewhat unique gauge of the general acceptance of people in a given area - how they react to me in a kilt. Examples: Vermont in general wants to be accepting of everything and seem desperate not to give offense, but this causes them to almost pretend that they can't see me as they try too hard to avoid giving any offense. Maine is ridiculously accepting of everything and very outspoken. They welcomed some crazy midwesterner in a kilt and peppered me with questions. Portugal threw me for a loop - a complete non-reaction with the exception of one or two more "unique" individuals that went out of their way to compliment me on it. I had more issues with the French (tourists) than the Portuguese. Extremely welcoming of all people, so long as you respond in kind. To bring things back towards the thread topic, it may be due to the attitudes many Americans come in with -- Portugal has a better political climate from the US in almost all ways and tends to have rather strong opinions about fascism (given their relatively recent past, this isn't a surprise); have an American come in and express certain far-right political views and I can see a pretty negative take from the Portuguese. On the fiscal side, they have an extremely low average income. That is generally compensated by a similarly low cost of living (allowing for an overall high quality of life), but the relatively recent rise of tourism has caused many locals to get priced out of housing in the cities (as more and more places go to AirBnbs). Lord Liaden and TrickstaPriest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 hours ago, unclevlad said: Pretty sure I can get both at the only standalone liquor store left in town. I've had Blanton's regular bottling; it was quite enjoyable. Mind: there *are* different bottlings of both, and some are pretty sharply limited. And neither is something you're likely to find in, say, a supermarket's liquor section. Angel’s Envy is definitely a supermarket available brand, I typically get it at Safeway or Costco. The Blanton’s takes a bit more work but they have it at one of our local liquor stores regularly. I also like Hooker’s House, and some of the other mid range bourbons. I’m not really wanting to commit to the super high end stuff, would rather not spend that much. I am admittedly pretty straightforward when it comes to bourbons, wine I’ll go pretty hard on though. Simon, that is an impressive bar display. Far better stocked than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 Huh, I might look Friday, I'll be at Safeway, probably. Just cuz yours has it, doesn't mean mine will; supermarket liquor sections tend to be stocked by the area distributors, and thus stock the brands they have. And size matters...how much space they want to allocate. That Safeway has either NO cognac whatsoever, or maybe 1 or 2 VSOPs in the locked case. Almost nothing in the way of single malt scotch, again, outside the locked case. I have gone through some of the "50 best bourbons you can buy" lists...rather amusing. Almost all of em are a) FAR more than I wanna spend too, and b) many count as Unobtainium. Demand VASTLY outstrips supply. If you want to know what truly, ridiculously INSANE booze can run.... https://vinepair.com/booze-news/25-most-expensive-bourbons/ Scotches? They're worse. There's a longer tradition of aging for a VERY long time. https://mybartender.com/brands/most-expensive-scotch/ Cognac also has an upper, upper tier. I've had Louis XIII once...not a bottle, mind. Most expensive bottle would be Remy XO...the liquor store had reversed the prices on the Napoleon (the step up from VSOP) and the XO (a step above that). So I got it at a really nice price. But yeah, for the most part? They're not enough better to justify the seriously high costs, as you say. I've largely avoided scotch and cognac for several years, because the prices on both blew through the ceiling. When I do get it, I bite the bullet and go for the middle levels of the good lines...Remy Nadurra, Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I mean, if it's gonna be an indulgence *anyway*...get the stuff you really like. Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/29/politics/read-affirmative-action-supreme-court/index.html SCOTUS removes race as a method of determination for college admissions today. Looking at the polls on this issue: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/06/08/more-americans-disapprove-than-approve-of-colleges-considering-race-ethnicity-in-admissions-decisions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 Additional polls on this issue: Majority wants affirmative action programs to continue (NPR) Steady increase in support for affirmative action programs since 2001 (Gallup) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Let's take a practical look at political polling: Edited June 29, 2023 by Lord Liaden L. Marcus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. MID-Nite Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Since when does what the majority wants ever matter in this country when it comes to legislation...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, Dr. MID-Nite said: Since when does what the majority wants ever matter in this country when it comes to legislation...? Well, this also isn’t legislation. It’s just interesting to consider the amount the Court decisions align (or don’t) with the public opinion. It’s about the law, and in this case specifically the interpretation of the equal protection clause. There are obviously very different perspectives on that issue, but that’s the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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