When we get drunk we hit on Mexico even though prettier Canada is standing right behind us.

Point? [hic]

I'll believe it when there are bars and taverns up and down every Main Street instead of coffee shops.

/Never mind
//Thirsty now

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*clap*

What *hic* did you say to me?? HUH?!?!

Yeah, didn't *hic* think so, jerk

"Twenty-eight percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 binge-drink five times a month"

That can't be right. Everyone knows you can't drink until you're 21!

I'll drink to that !!

strangeguitar: When we get drunk we hit on Mexico even though prettier Canada is standing right behind us.

yeah but Mexico is easier. And that guy sounds like an @ss

Why is he being critical of America's Free Market™ decisions?? Relying on government figures? The government always lies, yet he's pushing an anti-market agenda. Fox has hired a secret lib!

I'd have to say there are a lot of reasons to get hammered these days. Democrats say Republicans, Republicans say Democrats, Husbands say wives (okay wifes, whatever unless you're a polygamist), vice versa, it's the economy stupid, force fields, cheaper alcohol, falling space junk, MADD, a change in defining binge drinking, better cab service, who really knows.

That guy sounds like he needs a drink..

What a self-righteous dick.

Isn't it odd that alcohol does so much damage to individuals and society and weed is illegal and is not nearly as damaging?

Nobody has taken the troll bait yet? I'm so proud of you, Fark.

I'll smoke to that!

Well, at least I can refer to this article when I blame militant muslims for my drinking.

Ahh, I love it. "eight mixed drinks within a few hours" Or "putting away seven drinks in one sitting"

What is one sitting? A few hours? Jesus, in the summertime I drink margaritas at cookouts that last ALL DAY. Holy Shiat, I must be an out of control drunkard who can't hold a job!! Fark this guy.

If one thing is clear from TFA, it is that REAL AMERICANS are the only ones with the problem:

My theory is that Americans are on a flight from reality. Faced with painful facts-including the precarious state of the economy, the gathering storm represented by militant Muslims, in general, and Iran, in particular, the crumbling state of marriage in this country, the fact that our borders are being overrun, and the fact that our health care insurance system is in shambles.

Fox News fans, you know, the church-y types seem to have a lot of reasons to drink.

WTF? Drunks pick fights for no reason. They write checks they can't cash. They watch too much TV. They don't eat right.

Oh, wait.

vice_magnet: I'd have to say there are a lot of reasons to get hammered these days. Democrats say Republicans, Republicans say Democrats, Husbands say wives (okay wifes, whatever unless you're a polygamist), vice versa, it's the economy stupid, force fields, cheaper alcohol, falling space junk, MADD, a change in defining binge drinking, better cab service, who really knows.

Highlighted the answer for you. Moving the goalposts makes the problem seem worse than it ever was, and then of course, something needs to be done about it. There is a new prohibition movement afoot, it's just taking a slightly different tact (though back before Prohibition I, the 'being a nation of drunks' was part of the argument)

Holy crap that guy basically said this: Americans drink to much to escape the reality of the economy, muslims, Iran, and f*gs destroying marriage. WTF dude, who gave you your doctorate?

I see that this is your first day here.

America doesn't have a problem, America just needs to have one or two in order to deal with the rest of you assholes...

Also I want to point out again that Fox News's websites are run by a progressive, slutty (not a slur in my book) homosexual named Ian Jopson, whom is an immigrant from Australia *not a citazen*. You can follow him on Facebook as long as you dont question where he works... But I feel this is something the Freepers and conservatives should be aware of. (That you can't escape gays or progressives no matter how hard you try).

Modern Americans GOT NOTHING on the drinking done by our Colonial ancestors. Those guys knew how to drink.

"Colonial Americans, at least many of them, believed alcohol could cure the sick, strengthen the weak, enliven the aged, and generally make the world a better place. They tippled, toasted, sipped, slurped, quaffed, and guzzled from dawn to dark.

Many started the day with a pick-me-up and ended it with a put-me-down. Between those liquid milestones, they also might enjoy a midmorning whistle wetter, a luncheon libation, an afternoon accompaniment, and a supper snort. If circumstances allowed, they could ease the day with several rounds at a tavern."

(see http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/holiday07/drink.cfm)

Well, now we know why the GOP drinks...

Fox News.
Fearmongering? Check.
Vague sourcing? Check.
Political rant enclosed? Check.

dababler: Also I want to point out again that Fox News's websites are run by a progressive, slutty (not a slur in my book) homosexual named Ian Jopson, whom is an immigrant from Australia *not a citazen*. You can follow him on Facebook as long as you dont question where he works... But I feel this is something the Freepers and conservatives should be aware of. (That you can't escape gays or progressives no matter how hard you try).

Massive spelling fail :( Thats what I get for disabling autocorrect on my phone. :(

Recommended stories at the bottom: Is Obama living in a parallel universe?

...and he says WE'RE drunk.

Jesus - we're not even halfway up to European standards.

I've not seen this much misguided misinformation since I last read the Bible.

FTA:
New data reveals that one in every six Americans downs eight mixed drinks within a few hours, four times a month.

Pussies

He's a moron. We don't even make the top 50. In terms of alcohol consumption by country or region, we're 57th in the world. We're not even close.

News of the magnitude of this intoxication-resulting in frequently and dramatically altered states of consciousness for tens of millions of Americans-is no different than if we were to learn that a quarter of our young people were snorting half-a-gram of cocaine more than once-a-week or injecting heroin on that schedule.

Again, he's a moron. This is the same guy that's terrified that, if you paint your toddler's toenails pink, he'll become a homosexual. This guy has been pandering to right-wing religious conservatives for years, and will continue to do so - this article is no different.

Yeah, everyone is drinking because there scared of Muslims.

Uh huh, sure.

dababler: Holy crap that guy basically said this: Americans drink to much to escape the reality of the economy, muslims, Iran, and f*gs destroying marriage. WTF dude, who gave you your doctorate?

Cheers to gay marriage! *clink*

In other news, statistical standards for what constitutes a binge have been reduced.

Way to stay current, Fox.

JRoo: Yeah, everyone is drinking because there scared of Muslims.

Uh huh, sure.

And F*gs don't forget that.

H31N0US: I've not seen this much misguided misinformation since I last read the Bible WSJ.

fixed