Drinking Liberally

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Apr 6, 2006 2:00PM

Two years ago, when it became apparent that the people of this nation would have to endure another four years with a criminally negligent dry drunk as President, and that a majority of voters actually wanted this, Chicagoist entertained thoughts of reclaiming our "A" game and consuming all the liquor we could in order to black out as much as possible through 2009. We didn't follow through, mainly because we hold to the old adage that alcohol and politics don't mix. There are some people who disagree, of course, and you can call each other names on your own time.

If you're pissed off at the blatant criminal intent of the GOP - and the ineptness of Democrats to actually capitalize on this - consider raising a glass and venting your frustrations at a meeting of one of the local Drinking Liberally chapters. Founded three years ago in New York by Justin Krebs and Matthew O'Neill, the mission of Drinking Liberally is to "(give) like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics." Since its inception Drinking Liberally chapters have spread throughout the country, including two right here in the city. The first local Drinking Liberally chapter meets at the Red Lion Pub every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. A more recent downtown chapter recently formed; they meet at Frankie Z's Clark Bar from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Just don't vote drunk in November. We feel that might have a lot to do with the Smirking Chimp still being in office.