GOP guns & booze fundraiser: BYO ammo

[Kadie]

Guns, booze and smokes -- now that's a fundraiser

We'll give the young Republican crowd some points for, uh, creativity -- but we just hope they get their fun in the right order when they hold that big Bay Area Young Republicans' "Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Fundraiser" this weekend.

Say, whaaaa?

No kidding. In a move that says that the Wild West is alive and well in California politics (or that maybe there's no adult advisor involved here), the San Francisco, San Mateo and Silicon Valley Young Republicans are planning an official smokin', drinkin', shoot-em-up fundraiser -- literally. It's even listed on the California Republican Party events website.

The whole shebang -- we assume it's 21-and-over, but that's not specified -- starts at the bright and early hour of 10 a.m. Saturday, and is priced for action: $15 for the shots (at the Los Altos Rod and Gun Club), and another $20 for fun at the local St. John's Bar & Grill.

"Ammo extra, or bring your own,'' the young GOPers advise.

more...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=45963&tsp=1

[YOY]

1. You know...all politics aside. Alchohol and firearms are not a good combo.

I'm pretty sure nobody would argue that.

I hope they have a sober watcher over things.

Then again commons sense is not their strong card.

[zbdent]

2. I'm encouraging Republicans to go to Gunz & Booze events!

and to drive home fast and recklessly!

[Kadie]

7. Yep.

Will have to keep an eye on the bay area news this week-end.

[aikoaiko]

3. That reminds me of the drive through liquor and gun store in AZ.

We called it booze and guns.

[baldguy]

4. They could get Cheney as the Guest of Honor.

I'm not sure Harry Whittington will volunteer as a target this time, though.

[tanyev]

5. Any volunteers to send in the nomination for the Darwin Award after it's over?

[Historic NY]

6. wouldn't it be grand to throw some M80's into the mix....boom