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Firebrand Gary

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21. Good luck with that Florida, hahaha!

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 04:50 PM

Apr 2014

I find it curious that elected officials believe their constituents are so ignorant, the truth is that most people are much wiser than politicians give them credit for.

The all out war on small business is revealing exactly what the "old guard" wishes not to. The small businesses, start ups wether it be an incredible innovative car company (Tesla) or a small independent brewery, they view them as a threat and are willing to sabotage their businesses in any way they can.

Even republican voters are begin to understand that when the GOP talks about "business" they are not referring to small business. They don't believe in small business, they only believe in big business and will crush, sabotage, steal, run-over the little gal/guy at every chance they get.

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Florida Weighs Bill That Would Crush Craft Brewers [View all] LynneSin Apr 2014 OP

Not only in Florida. Sounds just like the laws car dealerships have gotten passed. DesMoinesDem Apr 2014 #1

Anheiser Busch owns a state legislator and he keeps pushing bills going after the crafters NightWatcher Apr 2014 #2

I heard that 'Busch' sound ... GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #5

yeah, A-B inBev owns Florida fbc Apr 2014 #14

how can that even be fucking legal to do warrior1 Apr 2014 #3

Update - it was a republican who created the bill AND received over $5000 in donations from... LynneSin Apr 2014 #7

It probably isn't Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #13

Thats our current law in GA. You can't buy beer from a brewery. They can give you a few 6oz "sample" Erose999 Apr 2014 #4

The craft brewers need to stand their ground! KamaAina Apr 2014 #6

These laws were very common right after Prohibition was repealed. mn9driver Apr 2014 #8

Owning a beer distributor is like printing money underpants Apr 2014 #12

Here's who sponsered the House version of the bill and how much money he got from Lobbyists LynneSin Apr 2014 #9

Not only are they for sale, they sell out cheap phantom power Apr 2014 #11

I noticed that too...... AnneD Apr 2014 #17

Self delete. City Lights Apr 2014 #36

$5000 to buy a Congresscritter and make others miserable superpatriotman Apr 2014 #10

That's the way it is here in CT sharp_stick Apr 2014 #15

For a small state you just lose money LynneSin Apr 2014 #16

I know, it was just dumb sharp_stick Apr 2014 #18

The 2nd largest liquor store in the country is right over the border of PA here in DE LynneSin Apr 2014 #19

That's why I'm thinking of switching to the republican party Turbineguy Apr 2014 #20

Good luck with that Florida, hahaha! Firebrand Gary Apr 2014 #21

Can't wait until global climae change drowns that place mindwalker_i Apr 2014 #22

Fuck That Ahpook Apr 2014 #34

Build a fence around the place mindwalker_i Apr 2014 #37

There could not have been any "Quid Pro Quo" between the distributers and the Florida politicians Dustlawyer Apr 2014 #23

Exactly. They speak with a megaphone. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #26

I'm wondering what Joe Redners take on this is onethatcares Apr 2014 #24

This is another insane law proposed by the state of Florida. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #25

This is a good illustration Enthusiast Apr 2014 #27

How much does it cost to set up a distributor business that doesn't have any trucks/employees/etc? Thor_MN Apr 2014 #28

generally, getting a distributor's license is very difficult phantom power Apr 2014 #32

What's the barrier to stop a co-op craft beer distributior? mwooldri Apr 2014 #29

Bang!!! We have a winner. The best way to beat bastards is to beat them at their bluestate10 Apr 2014 #42

Except when a bunch of assholes decide to start JoeyT Apr 2014 #44

The licensing process. Same issue with cab medallions Recursion Apr 2014 #46

Knowing how this works, it has to be a certain type of distributor (one that only works with big chrisa Apr 2014 #47

So much for Buzz Beer. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #30

FloriDUH blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #31

Free Market Capitalism my ass !!!! SamKnause Apr 2014 #33

You are essentially right. But a small person or company can bluestate10 Apr 2014 #41

Hope this does not pass! We have Swamphead Brewery here in Gainesville FL kmlisle Apr 2014 #35

My sweet "adopted" daughter tweeted me about this. raven mad Apr 2014 #38

Owning a small business in Florida, you quickly learn that 'Business Friendly' JCMach1 Apr 2014 #39

When it comes to alcohol, the only difference between a moonshiner and bluestate10 Apr 2014 #40

Wow.... BronxBoy Apr 2014 #43

Republicans are to a free market like Big Brother was to a free society in "1984." chrisa Apr 2014 #45