Impoverished American Tipplers Forced To Forgo Fancy Labels

This should not exactly come as news, but: “Americans’ love affair with top-shelf booze cooled last year as the recession took a toll on high-priced tipples. A new report by an industry group shows people drank more but turned to cheaper brands. They also drank more at home and less in pricier bars and restaurants.” Sigh. I can’t remember the last time I drank anything that didn’t come out of a plastic jug. Damn you, Obama, FIX THIS ECONOMY! People are hurting.