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I have to agree with you there. You have taken freakish obsession to a whole new level.

Hey, back off of JSP. He needs the helmet to protect him while licking the windows on the short bus.

I agree with you. They take shots at both sides and have a Libertarian slant to them.

You can't. JSP is "special."

You do not understand. They only like spending other people's money, not their own. It makes them feel better when others are the ones making the sacrifice, not themselves.

No Thunderbird? What the hell kind of wine cellar do you have?

Hey...I said that yesterday. Stop stealing my ideas.

Legume Mary Jane God Bless America - Martina McBride You Smiling Sam the Crocodile

You will probably not see an increase in the price of "beer" like Bud and Coors. The major impact will be felt with microbrews and homebrewers.

It happened yesterday. The Real Beer article date is wrong. CNN Thingy

Evil, I tell you...evil.

You are having trouble following along, aren't you? The Foley incident is to distract people from Iraq. The Dems have done nothing but focus on Iraq. Tossing Foley under the bus takes the focus off of Iraq and the Dems leaking of the NIE report just weeks before the election. The Dems have nothing else up their sleeve but Iraq, so this is the perfect diversion from that. Brilliant!! Honestly, I do not see how Karl Rove has the time to plan these things, with controlling the weather and all. I guess that is why the link in the other thread is showing a decrease in hurricanes this year. Rove just does not have the time to do everything and he is spending less time steering hurricanes towards black people.

Double whammy on that one. Not only to you have the molestation thingy, but you also have the gun control thingy. Brilliant!!

Republican conspiracy. Notice, this is right around mid-term election time. Coincidence? Those evil Republicans will stop at nothing to retain power.

It's not their fault. Someone else is to blame for their actions.

You just do not understand. If the criminals are not obeying the laws, then you just need to make more laws. Duh.

Hey, we are talking about gaining/retaining power here. Some things are just more important than the safety of teenage boys. It is a good thing the Big Two does everything in its power to make sure the American voters do not have a choice other than a steaming pile of crap vs. a steaming pile of crap.

Avenger is right. The burden of proof is on SnR for making the statement.

I thought that CLASSIFIED means that it is fit to print in the New York Times or Washington Post, as long as it achieves a certain political objective? Am I wrong on this?

I know that the rules favor the Big Two, but if you are not going to hold your politicians acocuntable, why the hell should they change?

...and this is exactly why we are stuck with the politicians that we currently have "representing" us. People allow this type of behavior to continue.

So, he is acting like a typical politician?

They just need to make it through the elections. After that, they do not care until 2008.

While you might see a few people call it bracket (or brackett), the official name is braggot. BJCP Trumps Wiki

Don't you mean braggot? If you want hops with your beer, try an American Barleywine. Here are the specs: Aroma: Very rich and intense maltiness. Hop character moderate to assertive and often showcases citrusy or resiny American varieties (although other varieties, such as floral, earthy or spicy English varieties or a blend of varieties, may be used). Low to moderately strong fruity esters and alcohol aromatics. Malt character may be sweet, caramelly, bready, or fairly neutral. However, the intensity of aromatics often subsides with age. No diacetyl. Appearance: Color may range from light amber to medium copper; may rarely be as dark as light brown. Often has ruby highlights. Moderately-low to large off-white to light tan head; may have low head retention. May be cloudy with chill haze at cooler temperatures, but generally clears to good to brilliant clarity as it warms. The color may appear to have great depth, as if viewed through a thick glass lens. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in "legs" when beer is swirled in a glass. Flavor: Strong, intense malt flavor with noticeable bitterness. Moderately low to moderately high malty sweetness on the palate, although the finish may be somewhat sweet to quite dry (depending on aging). Hop bitterness may range from moderately strong to aggressive. While strongly malty, the balance should always seem bitter. Moderate to high hop flavor (any variety). Low to moderate fruity esters. Noticeable alcohol presence, but sharp or solventy alcohol flavors are undesirable. Flavors will smooth out and decline over time, but any oxidized character should be muted (and generally be masked by the hop character). May have some bready or caramelly malt flavors, but these should not be high. Roasted or burnt malt flavors are inappropriate. No diacetyl. Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Alcohol warmth should be present, but not be excessively hot. Should not be syrupy and under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning. Overall Impression: A well-hopped American interpretation of the richest and strongest of the English ales. The hop character should be evident throughout, but does not have to be unbalanced. The alcohol strength and hop bitterness often combine to leave a very long finish. History: Usually the strongest ale offered by a brewery, and in recent years many commercial examples are now vintage-dated. Normally aged significantly prior to release. Often associated with the winter or holiday season. Comments: The American version of the Barleywine tends to have a greater emphasis on hop bitterness, flavor and aroma than the English Barleywine, and often features American hop varieties. Differs from an Imperial IPA in that the hops are not extreme, the malt is more forward, and the body is richer and more characterful. Ingredients: Well-modified pale malt should form the backbone of the grist. Some specialty or character malts may be used. Dark malts should be used with great restraint, if at all, as most of the color arises from a lengthy boil. Citrusy American hops are common, although any varieties can be used in quantity. Generally uses an attenuative American yeast. Vital Statistics: ABV: 8 - 12+% Commercial Examples: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, Rogue Old Crustacean, Anchor Old Foghorn, Victory Old Horizontal, Brooklyn Monster Ale, Avery Hog Heaven Barleywine, Bell's Third Coast Old Ale, Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot, Three Floyds Behemoth, Old Dominion Millennium, Stone Old Guardian, Bridgeport Old Knucklehead, Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws, Left Hand Widdershins I highly recommend the Victory Old Horizontal (about 12%abv)