Should we ban taxpayer funding for alcohol?

Should the federal government prohibit public spending on alcohol?

  • For non-medical purposes, yes.

    Votes: 2 20.0%
  • No. It is sometimes necessary for certain social functions.

    Votes: 4 40.0%
  • No. Other reason.

    Votes: 2 20.0%
  • Other answer.

    Votes: 2 20.0%

  • Total voters
    10

Unforgiven

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May 28, 2007
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Please,
there should be enough professionalism in politics to prevent diplomats from having to become party animals. You would think in 2010 we would have moved beyond behind closed door (drinking sessions) and deciding the fate of entire nations based on how bitter the beer we happen to be drinking at the precise moment.

I'm tired of fat politicians and diplomats

More business is done at the end of a pint than anywhere else. I've seen this temperance movement before and it still smells of ****.
 

Trotz

Electoral Member
May 20, 2010
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More business is done at the end of a pint than anywhere else. I've seen this temperance movement before and it still smells of ****.

Never said I was a member of the temperance movement,
and it's also hypocrisy as well. Everyone else, such as a doctor, a teacher or a construction worker, would be fired for drinking liquor on the job!
That's really a far cry from promoting temperance or advocating for the return of prohibiton.

Myself I am a teetotaler, it does wonders to maintain the figure and the only time I break teetotalism is on vacation where I usually drink like an elephant but other than that it's just diet soda, tea and coffee.
 

TenPenny

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Jun 9, 2004
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Serving wine with a meal is quite common, and there is nothing wrong with it.
the only time I break teetotalism is on vacation where I usually drink like an elephant

That's a common sign of a drinking problem - the inability to drink in moderation.
 

Unforgiven

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May 28, 2007
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Never said I was a member of the temperance movement,
and it's also hypocrisy as well. Everyone else, such as a doctor, a teacher or a construction worker, would be fired for drinking liquor on the job!
That's really a far cry from promoting temperance or advocating for the return of prohibiton.

Myself I am a teetotaler, it does wonders to maintain the figure and the only time I break teetotalism is on vacation where I usually drink like an elephant but other than that it's just diet soda, tea and coffee.

You didn't have to it is obvious. Plenty of teachers, doctors and construction workers make deals over dinner and a few drinks. Did you think politicians were showing up in the House with a bottle or case of suds in tow? Understand the job before you criticize.
 

Trotz

Electoral Member
May 20, 2010
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Serving wine with a meal is quite common, and there is nothing wrong with it.


That's a common sign of a drinking problem - the inability to drink in moderation.

Then comes denial than comes the dark side and before I know it I am throwing some old geezer down a ventilitation shaft!
 

TenPenny

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When I see your name, I'm reminded of some friends in University, after a car accident, we asked what happened, they looked at each other and said, 'well, see, the Captain was driving'....