Bars In U.S. Pull Russia Vodka Off Shelves

[babylonsister]

https://politicalwire.com/2022/02/26/bars-in-u-s-pull-russia-vodka-off-shelves/

Bars In U.S. Pull Russia Vodka Off Shelves
February 26, 2022 at 7:57 am EST By Taegan Goddard

“Liquor stores and bars in North America are pulling Russian vodka off their shelves — and in some cases, pouring it down the drain — in protest of the country’s invasion of Ukraine,” the Miami Herald reports.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Good. An expensive drain cleaner for sure.

[Pachamama]

2. Send back to Russia as Molotov Cocktails

Too bad they can’t be made into Molotov cocktails and sent back to be Russians invading Ukraine.

[spooky3]

3. This makes me sad--bars have had such a rough go during the pandemic.

I wish they would serve or store the stock they have, but refuse to buy more.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. That's a display of ignorance, given that only a couple

of obscure vodka brands are actually made in Russia.

[tavernier]

6. I think it's a display of unity.

Everyone is trying in their own little way to send a message. I’m sure the vodka companies won’t go broke.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

11. No, it's a display of ignorance.

You're right that the vodka companies probably won't go broke, but the rest of us will pay higher prices for the rest of the alcohol we buy.

Facts actually matter. And the fact that most vodka is NOT made in Russia also matters.

Throwing out the vodka made in Finland or the UK might feel good, but it accomplishes absolutely nothing. Other than making it clear that those doing that never ask a simple question like, "Where did that vodka actually come from?"

[LakeArenal]

5. I think it's kinda petty.

Edit; a friend that visited Russia gave me a real Russian doll. Maybe I should chop it up and send it back to Russia. That’ll show ‘em.

[PCIntern]

7. I agree...

Reminds me of Freedom Fries

[LakeArenal]

9. My first thought too.

[nycbos]

13. The irony of the freedom fries saga...

... What is that is that most culinary experts think fries were actually invented in Belgum not France.

[Goonch]

8. Some Prospective Russian Deterrent Objectives For US Lead Cyber Shutdown Attacks

Map of Russian Vodka Distilleries & Brands

[BeckyDem]

10. +1 I love the symbolism.

In solidarity.

I feel too, for the Russians who hate and are appalled at what he is doing.

[nycbos]

12. Not a Vodka drinker myself...

... But I have a bottle in my freezer because I like to make penne à la vodka from time to time. I just checked the bottle. It's Swedish so I'm good.

[MichMan]

14. Symbolic, but hasn't it already been paid for?