Sandra Neish
Jack Manhattan
Harvey Wallbanger
Op-Ed Columnist – Republicans and Medicare – NYTimes.com.
This is your drinking assignment for Liquid Lunch, today, Bar Flies! Get out your flask – because, as you know, it is 5 o’clock somewhere – and read up!
February 12, 2010
World Week in Review
Happy Friday, Bar Flies. We have survived another week, and deserve a drink. A large one. There have been several developments throughout the world this week.
Iran has continued their nuclear program, despite international pressure and condemnation. Russia and China, in their quest to become more dominant powers in world politics, have continually blocked serious sanctions against Iran. This week, they got a little nervous. Perhaps because they realized that Iran is a hell of alot closer to them than to the United States.
In Greece, the worsening financial situation has increased the xenophobia that was already present. The thousands of undocumented workers from Africa and the Middle East are treated terribly. Before the crisis, the left leaning government wanted to extend further right to them. The right, though, is using fascist and racist arguments and rallies to persecute not just those there illegally, but those who are legal residents. They do not want anyone but a “born” Greek to be able to hold office or even vote.
China, in their great wisdom, has asked that Obama call off a meeting with the Dalai Lama. The illegal and brutal takeover of Tibet in the 1950s is not going to fade away, and they need to get it through their skulls that the West still believes in freedom.
And, finally, on a lighter note, several economists have said that if Queen Elizabeth II would become more active in the reports of the various ministers, especially on economic issues, the present crisis could have been averted, and can be avoided in the future. Because the Queen receives reports from all government ministries, she is in the unique position to communicate between them without red tape and politics getting in the way. I find it interesting that economists are advocating a stronger monarchy.
Anywhoo, have a safe and sober weekend. Okay, it is Chinese New Year, so lets get lit!
February 11, 2010
New Orleans Jazz
In honour of the Saints winning the Superbowl:
•1 1/2 parts Absolut New Orleans vodka
•1 part sour mix
•splash of club soda
•lime wedge for garnish
Preparation:
1.Build the ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
2.Garnish with a lime wedge.
February 11, 2010
Liquid Lunch
Don’t forget: LIVE show on Tequila Whisperer tonight! Chocolate & tequila, Ladies’ Night, Valentine’s Day stuff – grab your favorite tequila and settle in for some good watching! Click on TAKE ME TO TEQUILA to go!
This is not a happy one and not a political one, but this Cat was a huge fan of his. RIP: Alexander McQueen. (dlisted)
These two will make you laugh, though:
People losing their shit because it’s snowing. (AOL)
And Stephen Colbert discussing Faux Noise. (For some reason the video didn’t want to embed properly, so you’ll have to click the link).
February 11, 2010
The Truth Goes Marching On!
Tonic Thursdays are designed to give us a moment to reflect on all that is going right in our world. This week we have a good deal for which to be thankful. Bigotry has been given a nod to the back of the bus, so to speak, across this great nation of ours.
February 10, 2010
Johnnie Frost
As Jack Frost is visiting us here on the East Coast, I figure we should pay homage to his lesser known cousin – Johnnie Frost.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 oz Johnnie Walker Black
- 5 oz apple cider
- dash bitters
DIRECTIONS:
Fill collins glass with ice. Pour ingredients over ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.
Watch the snow fall and feel the warmth of knowing you’ll soon be too drunk to adequately shovel anything. Sit back and drink some more.
February 10, 2010
Frozen Lunch
In honor of the snowpocalypse here in the DC area, I give you Frozen Lunch!
GOP health care whining. Yada, yada, yada. Oh, and look, there’s snow! (Crooks and Liars)
Americans are getting smarter! Either that, or being snowed in means they have time to read. The Republican Party isn’t all that popular any more. HA! (AMERICAblog)
Hell may have frozen over! Thar be one of them thar gays up in the national guard and he ain’t tryin’ to hump every man he sees! And his unit supports him! Huh? (The Washington Independent)
February 10, 2010
Traitors! Treason! Terrorists! Oh, My!
Welcome to Whiskey Wednesday! We’re starting off today defining the terms in the title. Yes, I do have a point and I will get to it quickly.
Traitors: (according to Webster) “1. one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty. 2. one who commits treason.”
Treason: (according to the US Constitution)
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
Terrorist: (according to Princeton) “a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities.”
And just to make sure all the ground is covered:
Terror: (again, Princeton) “the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons).” read more »
February 9, 2010
The Tequila Whisperer: Battle of the Bottom Feeders!
Good Tequila Tuesday evening, Bar Flies! Here is another classic from the archives of The Tequila Whisperer!
Don’t forget to see the LIVE Tequila show on Thursday nights!
February 9, 2010
Liquid Lunch
More info on the late John Murtha – 18 terms! Really? 18? Do you really need to hold the exact same elected office for 18 terms? (Joe.My.God.)
The Republicans are honing their skills as terrorists by holding reform and talks of reform hostage in order to get exactly what they want: elected office with no real work. Wow! Go GOP! (AMERICAblog)
First Lady Michelle Obama (love her, by the way) is rolling out her childhood obesity initiative. (Michelle Obama Watch)
Senator Shelby is slightly easing his terrorist threats of holding up government business in exchange for his pet pork – but not military ones. Huh? We need the military ones just as much, if not more than the others! We have two wars Shelby was for and he doesn’t want the military to have adequate leadership because he wants earmarks. Fuck you, Senator Shelby! (Emptywheel)
Minnesota residence puzzled by billboard depicting an idiotic looking George W Bush and the tag line “Miss Me Yet?” I can say, with emphasis, NO! (Pop Crunch)
February 9, 2010
Middle Class Mad!
Forget a shot of tequila and hand me the damned bottle already! I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! This is the rallying cry of the middle class today.
We aren’t just a little bit mad, we’re pissed as all fuck! What are we mad at? Just about everything, that’s what! Double standards for banks, no health care, obstructionist congressmen, jobs are gone, housing’s in the toilet and nobody is sticking it to Wall Street fat cats who took federal funds and are now thumbing their noses at regulation. read more »
February 8, 2010
Planter’s Punch
- 2oz dark rum
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- equal parts sour mix and either pineapple or orange juice to fill
- club soda (optional)
- maraschino cherry for garnish
- lemon or orange slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the rum, grenadine and juice mix into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top with club soda if you want.
- Garnish with the lemon slice and cherry.
February 8, 2010
NEWS UPDATE: Congressman John Murtha
Congressman John Murtha (D-PA) has passed away at the age of 77. He apparently died of complications following gallbladder surgery. (HuffPost)
February 8, 2010
Liquid Lunch
The Republicans have some new supporters: Wall Street! After all, Wall Street wants more freedom to destroy the economy again and Republicans want to give it to them. Match made in Financial Hell! (AMERICAblog)
Geaux Saints!!! (Who Dat Saint)
Sarah Palin needs notes to remember her main points. And the surprise-o-meter hasn’t registered anything. (The Hollywood Gossip)
La Palin evidently isn’t upset at Limbaugh using the word “retard.” I guess she’s only insulted when someone she doesn’t need to help her political career uses it. Further proof her “values” are for sale to the highest bidder. (Drinks Before Dinner)
February 8, 2010
Who Dat…? Oh, Just John McCain…
Who Dat?! First off, congrats to the New Orleans Saints. You all played a great game. In honour of that game, and the fact that I actually stayed up to watch it all, I will be brief.
February 7, 2010
Super Bowl Potato Salad
Beer Accompaniment: Budweiser – gotta stick up for Bud as they do a great job of supporting our troops! Thank you, Anheuser Busch!
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 pounds red potatoes – cooked until just tender, cooled and cubed
- 6 hard cooked eggs – cooled and coarsely chopped
- 1 large jar of pimentos – drained
- 1 small jar of DILL relish (under no circumstances should you consider sweet relish) – drained
DRESSING:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons Grey Poupon Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients. Add dressing a little at a time and fold in gently.
Eat, drink and watch commercials!
February 7, 2010
The WINNERS!
Today’s Liquid Lunch is being devoted to the winners of the polls taken by our devoted Bar Flies! Without further ado, January’s Reason to Binge Drink and Captain Obvious Award winners!
JANUARY’S REASON TO BINGE DRINK: read more »
February 7, 2010
Weekly Roundup: Idiots And, Well, More Idiots.
We’re constantly updating and correcting things here at The Drunk Report, in order to give you the top shelf drinking/reading experience you are looking for. In that spirit, we’re keeping the daily and weekly versions of the Reason to Binge Drink award, but doing away with the Captain Obvious Award. We will still report News of the Obvious, but one award should be sufficient to point out the ass-hats and fuck-tards in the news. read more »
February 6, 2010
Harvey Wallbanger Shot
In honor of our newest bartender, Harvey Wallbanger, here’s the shot that goes with his name! I know a typical Harvey Wallbanger is basically a screwdriver with a float of Galliano, but this is a shot that will, at the very least, make your head bang on the floor after a few. A Cat Martini invention, just for you Bar Flies, baby!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 part Stoli vodka
- 1 part Grand Marnier
- 1/2 part Galliano
DIRECTIONS:
Pour Stoli and Grand Marnier in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a double shot glass. Float Galliano on top. Shoot and repeat.
February 6, 2010
Liquid Lunch
Snowed in here in MD…BLIZZARD 2010…this Cat loves playing in the snow! (Patterico’s Pontifications)
The tea-baggers are being paraded as the racists most are (Joe.My.God.)
The Democrats still haven’t done anything about Richard Shelby and his obstructionist agenda. Maybe they should remember that the United States doesn’t negotiate with terrorists? (Crooks and Liars)
Focus on the Family is focusing on CBS and the Super Bowl (Joe.My.God.)
