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Peace on Earth in Short Supply as Liquor Stores Run Dry
Libery Nation ^ | December 11, 2021 | Leesa K. Donner

Posted on 12/11/2021 12:08:39 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

It is going to be a very dry Christmas for many Americans this year. Don’t take my word for it; head on down to your local liquor store and have a peek. All those container ships waiting to unload their goods at major U.S. ports are sitting on much of your holiday cheer. The natives are, shall we say, getting very restless and peace on earth seems in short supply as retailers run dry this holiday.

Tempers and Temperance

Walking into the state-controlled ABC store in Virginia this week was rather shocking. Not only were many of the shelves bare, but those who wanted to stock up for the holiday were not happy campers. The gentle, turban-clad state worker behind the counter had a frozen look of fear on his face as the woman at the checkout began scolding him: “Where’s all the liquor? What the hell is going on?” As her words rang out across the store, customers began chiming in. “This is state-controlled,” hollered one man, “You gonna tell me the state can’t even get booze?” Then the fellow in the bourbon section mumbled something that sounded a lot like, “Let’s go, Brandon.”

It is an eclectic outage: no Dewar’s Scotch, Grey Goose vodka, or Johnny Walker Blue to give Uncle Harry this Christmas. But there were shelves filled with Absolute Vodka and loads of every Tequila imaginable if that’s what floats your boat. Bottom line: there seems to be no rhyme or reason for what is on the shelves and what is missing. And a whole lot is missing.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: boozeshortage; nochristmascheer; virgineggnog
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1 posted on 12/11/2021 12:08:39 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Still, still, still are more than words to a Christmas song. They are also a production method…


2 posted on 12/11/2021 12:10:39 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

How many died from alcohol during lockdown?
I lost two, one was a Heisman finalist the other a millionaire farmer.


3 posted on 12/11/2021 12:12:47 PM PST by EEGator
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To: gov_bean_ counter

I’ve only lived here a month and I’m convinced Florida will soon be the best country on earth.


4 posted on 12/11/2021 12:13:19 PM PST by wastoute (Anyone who believes PsyOps are not involved has never met a PsyOps Officer.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
"there were shelves filled with Absolute Vodka and loads of every Tequila imaginable.."

In any totalitarian society, there will be ample amounts of alcohol. Mind you, not high-quality liquor, but large volumes of it to numb the mind.

5 posted on 12/11/2021 12:13:21 PM PST by MuttTheHoople (The best slaves put their own chains on )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
What?
No Victory Gin?

Surely the Inner Party can do at least a little bit better for us loyal Proles of Oceana.

6 posted on 12/11/2021 12:15:13 PM PST by GaltAdonis
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I was at my liquor store earlier today and it looked quite full to me. I have a feeling that they will be amply supplied throughout the coming troubles.


7 posted on 12/11/2021 12:18:54 PM PST by SamAdams76 (I am 75 days away from outliving John Hughes)
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8 posted on 12/11/2021 12:19:22 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

the key is state controlled. plenty of booze in every private store around


9 posted on 12/11/2021 12:19:32 PM PST by JerryBlackwell (some animals are more equal than others)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
no Dewar’s Scotch???

That's terrible. Fortunately my local package store still had a good selection of scotch on the shelf yesterday.

10 posted on 12/11/2021 12:19:33 PM PST by ken in texas
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Uh,oh.
If you thought you saw rioting the past two years you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Spread the panic incitement: no booze available. Watch the Dem regime crumble in ashes.

Signed,
a Teetotaler (Son of a vicious, mentally ill alcoholic, my late mother. My sister and I don’t drink.)


11 posted on 12/11/2021 12:19:38 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
I've found Kaluah is in short supply.


12 posted on 12/11/2021 12:22:18 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Bourbon should be plentiful, as it doesn’t need to cross the oceans. Same with Canadian whiskey.


13 posted on 12/11/2021 12:24:16 PM PST by Disambiguator
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

My daughter co-manages a liquor store

It’s a constant battle to keep the shelves stocked. Some things they haven’t been able to get since covid hit

Budweiser and Miller Light in bottles are particularly hard to get

Stay at home moms drink up all the Mike’s

If they happen to snag a bottle of Royal Crown, it’ll be the big $150 one. And only one


14 posted on 12/11/2021 12:25:18 PM PST by digger48
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To: E. Pluribus Unum; All

Right now I have homemade Wine, Amaretto, Kahlua and Apple Jack either finished or nearly there, in time for Christmas.

Who needs container ships? ;)


15 posted on 12/11/2021 12:25:22 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

I can give you my Kahlua recipe if you’d like! :)


16 posted on 12/11/2021 12:27:12 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Peace is overrated.


17 posted on 12/11/2021 12:27:15 PM PST by BusterDog
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To: Disambiguator

Well it ain’t in Virginia.


18 posted on 12/11/2021 12:27:35 PM PST by paddles ("The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates." Tacitus)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Roll your own style? Sure


19 posted on 12/11/2021 12:27:58 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: digger48

“Stay at home moms drink up all the Mike’s...”

LOL! (And I know you’re not kidding, either!)


20 posted on 12/11/2021 12:28:18 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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