drinking liberally at commonwealth
has anyone been to one of these things, monthly, held by the "drinking liberally" people (drinkingliberally.org)...? park slope chapter is first weds of the month at commonwealth.
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I met one of the hosts--Emily--at Buttermilk ages ago and have been meaning to make it out to Commonwealth for one of the DL nights but it always slips my mind. I've been told they get a decent turnout.
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I've been to their events at Common Wealth.. they do get a decent turnout and Emily is a great girl.
I'm still the drunken guest... I won't be attending this month so you should all feel safe to make an appearance... it's a very friendly, open and accomodating group...
Truth is they are a little to liberal for my tastes. -
Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
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DrabRabbit wrote: Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
Yes, "opinionated" is the key word here. But I've met one or two, and your chances of encountering them increase if the establishment is frequented by cops/firemen/old-school, native Brooklynites. (Great Lakes, Commonwealth, not so much. LoKi, more likely.)
And all those people in the 'hood buying/reading the NYPost aren't exactly liberals, you know. -
DrabRabbit wrote: Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
i don't think you're getting the point of the organization. i believe it's to bring like minded people together.
regardless, i'm trying to find out what the ambiance is like -
i don't think you're getting the point of the organization. i believe it's to bring like minded people together.
What is there not to get? It is the "power in numbers" approach to going out to bars. But the same topics Liberally Drinking are going to tackle are usually on display in most the slope bars I frequent (granted you don't often see me at Farrell's or Loki). -
brooklynpotter wrote: [quote=DrabRabbit]Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
i don't think you're getting the point of the organization. i believe it's to bring like minded people together.
As far as I can tell, that's the point of Park Slope. -
I would love to have a political discussion, even with Republicans. The people I know in Park Slope only want to talk about schools and real estate.
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i don't like to talk with republicans.
i try not to discuss real estate unless it involves walking around and looking at architecture. -
brooklynpotter wrote: i don't like to talk with republicans.
Yawn. -
OnEasternParkway wrote: [quote=brooklynpotter]i don't like to talk with republicans.
Yawn.
meaning what? because while i didn't start this as a political discussion i'll gladly put on my "i'm pro-choice and i vote" t-shirt and get to it. -
Double yawn.
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republican.
(mods: is it name calling if i call him a republican?) -
Subject: Re: "drinking liberally" at commonwealth
brooklynpotter wrote: has anyone been to one of these things, monthly, held by the "drinking liberally" people (drinkingliberally.org)...? park slope chapter is first weds of the month at commonwealth.
Hello -- I'm Anthony, and I co-host DL at the Commonwealth with Emilie.
Let me encourage y'all to show up and see how you like it.
As much as I'd like to say it's a political organization, it's very much a social organization as well.
Folks are generally left-of-center on their politics (as per Park Slope en general), but the conversation is often quite mellow. It's a great chance for folks who are new to the area to meet other Brooklynites and for circles of friends to mix with other circles.
That's the main purpose.
By building a DL constituency, if and when liberal activism is necessary, we have an increasingly large number of ears to broadcast to. DL is a true grassroots effort and has almost no overhead. It has spread throughout the country and provides a simple, cheap and powerful method of organizing. (www.drinkingliberally.org)
I think it's great.
You should come check it out. Have a beer. Chat about Health Savings Accounts. Chat about the weather. Get relationship advice. Whatever floats your boat.
Thanks for letting me chime in.
Next meeting is Feb 7th, 7:30pm at Commonwealth Bar.
All are welcome,
Anthony Accurso
CoHost, Parkslope DL -
MichaelKeys wrote: [quote=DrabRabbit]Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
Yes, "opinionated" is the key word here. But I've met one or two, and your chances of encountering them increase if the establishment is frequented by cops/firemen/old-school, native Brooklynites. (Great Lakes, Commonwealth, not so much. LoKi, more likely.)
And all those people in the 'hood buying/reading the NYPost aren't exactly liberals, you know.
Yes, thanks for pointing out "liberals" are usually rich white people or poor people on the dole.
There are more communists in Park Slope than Moscow. This group is so redundant it's actually shocking. It would be fun to get trashed and cause a red scare however. -
I enjoy the fact that I live in a 'hood with largely left-of-center political sympathies. And I'm lucky to know a few political progressives who are a joy to discuss politics and social issues with. But I don't mind--and actually welcome--the occasional verbal sparring with a Republican/conservative who can define his/her position in a smart, articulate manner. It can be quite stimulating. I certainly prefer it to engaging a fellow Democrat/liberal who's going to rattle off talking points. But that's just me.
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brooklynpotter wrote: republican.
Sorry, not a republican. I'm alternately bored/repelled by "free-thinking" liberals who hear that someone is a (GASP) republican and immediately assume they know that person's stances on everything. Besides, even if you do know that person's stance, isn't it instructive and constructive to discuss and (civilly) debate with that person in order to perhaps better understand how your fellow citizens sculpt their belief systems?
(mods: is it name calling if i call him a republican?) -
benzapp wrote: [quote=MichaelKeys][quote=DrabRabbit]Does there really need to be a group to stimulate liberal discussions at Park Slope bars? I feel like I see raccoons on the street as often as I see an opinionated Republicans at bars in the slope.
Yes, "opinionated" is the key word here. But I've met one or two, and your chances of encountering them increase if the establishment is frequented by cops/firemen/old-school, native Brooklynites. (Great Lakes, Commonwealth, not so much. LoKi, more likely.)
And all those people in the 'hood buying/reading the NYPost aren't exactly liberals, you know.
Yes, thanks for pointing out "liberals" are usually rich white people or poor people on the dole.
Where did you get that from, benzapp? -
I certainly prefer it to engaging a fellow Democrat/liberal who's going to rattle off talking points
Can I get an Amen?i'll gladly put on my "i'm pro-choice and i vote" t-shirt and get to it.
That's not too risky a move in this neighborhood, no offense.
I need to make a t-shirt that says "Pro-Choice, and Pro-Gun." That little statement always brings the discussion. -
MichaelKeys wrote: I enjoy the fact that I live in a 'hood with largely left-of-center political sympathies. And I'm lucky to know a few political progressives who are a joy to discuss politics and social issues with. But I don't mind--and actually welcome--the occasional verbal sparring with a Republican/conservative who can define his/her position in a smart, articulate manner. It can be quite stimulating. I certainly prefer it to engaging a fellow Democrat/liberal who's going to rattle off talking points. But that's just me.
I totally agree. I tried to stir up some of that type of discourse on the PH board about a year ago, with a little success.
Mature Intelligent Right Wing Freaks
We could try to get it going again (although now, the Politics board would probably be a more appropriate venue, now that it exists). -
Carnivore wrote: [quote=MichaelKeys]I enjoy the fact that I live in a 'hood with largely left-of-center political sympathies. And I'm lucky to know a few political progressives who are a joy to discuss politics and social issues with. But I don't mind--and actually welcome--the occasional verbal sparring with a Republican/conservative who can define his/her position in a smart, articulate manner. It can be quite stimulating. I certainly prefer it to engaging a fellow Democrat/liberal who's going to rattle off talking points. But that's just me.
I totally agree. I tried to stir up some of that type of discourse on the PH board about a year ago, with a little success.
http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=454&highlight=mature+intelligent+right+wing+freaks
We could try to get it going again (although now, the Politics board would probably be a more appropriate venue, now that it exists).
I'm down, C-Murda.erskelyne wrote: [quote=MichaelKeys]
Can I get an Amen?
I certainly prefer it to engaging a fellow Democrat/liberal who's going to rattle off talking points
Amen, brother.erskelyne wrote: [quote=brooklynpotter]
That's not too risky a move in this neighborhood, no offense.
i'll gladly put on my "i'm pro-choice and i vote" t-shirt and get to it.
I need to make a t-shirt that says "Pro-Choice, and Pro-Gun." That little statement always brings the discussion.
How 'bout "Pro-Life: No Abortion, No Death Penalty." The first half guarantees your dating stock to plummet drastically with the ladies of the 'hood AND gets the party started. Now, THAT'S a t-shirt!
Speaking of PS get togethers let's have one soon, peeps. (I can't make DL at Commonwealth on the 7th--got a gig in the EV that night.) They seem a little more pro-active about this sort of thing on the PH side of this site. How 'bout it?
And no, I don't own the above infamous t-shirt.
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