tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post438266662132981535..comments2023-07-04T06:58:32.627-04:00Comments on View on the News: The state benefits, but do we?Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-39193020830828641282009-07-17T15:17:45.015-04:002009-07-17T15:17:45.015-04:00So, beer in grocery stores is coming soon to your ...So, beer in grocery stores is coming soon to your town. But, the State stores all over the country always have that feel of aquiring illegal drugs in a back alley. A better atmosphere will only bring a higher price. Remember the fancy grocery stores that have popped up in the past ten years? Interior designers cost big bucks. <br />Here in Washington State we buy beer and wine in the grcery store. Then around the corner on the side street you get your spirits but not after 5:00 and not on Satruday or Sunday.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957529568098006289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-76772443567736287112009-07-09T14:54:55.492-04:002009-07-09T14:54:55.492-04:00Lew, thanks for the information. Just bookmarked y...Lew, thanks for the information. Just bookmarked your blog. Keep fighting the good fight.Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472711158045753698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-16301607868192350812009-07-09T14:27:16.642-04:002009-07-09T14:27:16.642-04:00That's weird... That is the second time I have...That's weird... That is the second time I have accidentally ended up on Lew Bryson's blog in two days... <br /><br />You, sir... are like Braveheart... you just happen to be on TNT on those random occasions when I channel surf through TNT... <br /><br />That would be a good netflix commercial for PhonyEllipseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061702655686662457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-77373243436904762372009-07-09T14:23:25.833-04:002009-07-09T14:23:25.833-04:00How come it is...that everytime someone says somet...How come it is...that everytime someone says something good about State Store clerks, they're COMPLETELY AWESOME AND WONDERFUL...and the commenter is "anonymous"? Is it because their real name is "State Store Clerk's Mom"? <br /><br />PA has about 1/3 as many liquor stores as other states our size do; our choice is crap and dwindling (except for shite wine and flavored vodkas!!); the service is incredibly hit or miss. IF the PLCB delivered remarkable improvements in the health and welfare of Pennsylvanians, "control" might be worth it. But they don't: PA is right in the average middle on DUI, underage drinking, alcohol-related disease, and the like. It ain't worth it. Get rid of the state monopoly on booze sales.<br /><br />And why would it surprise you to find Republicans in favor of privatization? The major <i>effective</i> forces against alcohol are almost all on the Progressive side these days: CASA, CSPI, Robt. Wood Johnson Foundation, PIRE, NIAAA. And Republicans generally drool over the idea of privatization. <br /><br />Me, I'd just like to see the PLCB go AWAY, for good. <br />http://noplcb.blogspot.comLew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-77379016646653828822009-07-09T10:33:45.050-04:002009-07-09T10:33:45.050-04:00Thank god I don't drink much. If Idid, I'...Thank god I don't drink much. If Idid, I'd move to a state where they are rational about liquor sales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-75163027699915969102009-07-08T21:27:33.617-04:002009-07-08T21:27:33.617-04:00Sounds like mike jones wants a cheap date with you...Sounds like mike jones wants a cheap date with you brant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-40629517278800479712009-07-08T19:47:14.764-04:002009-07-08T19:47:14.764-04:00Are you preaching free market? And I thought you w...Are you preaching free market? And I thought you were a stone cold liberal. This post ought to blow femiphoeny's mind.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862109705577881367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-41157185652196282602009-07-08T18:29:42.827-04:002009-07-08T18:29:42.827-04:00I beg to differ with Brant regarding unfriendly cl...I beg to differ with Brant regarding unfriendly clerks at the Washington Mall store. I've been in the store about three times in the past three months and was so impressed with how friendly and helpful the clerks are, unlike in the past. I thought they must have all been to charm school. They pointed out really good values and they were correct. The wine they recommended was both delicious and very cheap. I think it's a pleasure to shop there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-90574223149187157262009-07-08T17:40:34.319-04:002009-07-08T17:40:34.319-04:00The fella who works at the South Main store is unf...The fella who works at the South Main store is unfailingly friendly, but some of the workers at the Washington Mall location act as if they wouldn't pee on you if you were on fire, and most of the ones I've talked to don't know the first thing about the product they're selling. But you're right, those union jobs (that we're paying the excessive salaries for; although I don't know that it's $25 an hour) must remain sacred.Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472711158045753698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-74458888121980137572009-07-08T16:52:12.913-04:002009-07-08T16:52:12.913-04:00Of course the Dems won't back it, Brant. Could...Of course the Dems won't back it, Brant. Couldn't put those union workers making $25 an hour with state benefits as store clerks out on the street.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-54633771268615977102009-07-08T15:19:26.174-04:002009-07-08T15:19:26.174-04:00The outlet store by the washington mall is awesome...The outlet store by the washington mall is awesome... compared to the other stores... but that is like saying that Liz is my hottest cousin.<br /><br />Certainly the state has access to comparative data that would show every possible scenario in terms of real dollars if they released their death grip on this industry... It reminds me of a great health care analogy... If the US has the best health care system in the world, why aren't other countries trying to copy us?<br /><br />If the PA system of wine and spirits stores is so awesome, why aren't any other states clamoring to emulate us?Ellipseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061702655686662457noreply@blogger.com