The recent efforts to boycott Russian vodka must come as good news to the Swedish competition. I can imagine an ad campaign where an Absolut Russia is judicially homophobic. The boycott also brings to mind an earlier event in US/Russian relations when people in the US responded to Soviet military action against a Korean airliner by spontaneously
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READ: An Open Letter From Stoli Premium Vodka’s CEO To The LGBT Community
But was that just a rich man feeling the pinch? Should the heat be kept up?
My general philosophy is "every pin prick in the ballon counts", and I have picked my side on this issue.
What will you do to support the plight of homosexuals in the Former Soviet Republic of Russia?
Good question. I should do more. I wonder what is effective? For now, I'm just learning and trying to effect positive change in my immediate circles, where sadly there is still much room for improvement.
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"Dear Russian Oligarch: You and your friends control your nation via your fortune and connections. Fix this or GTFO."
"So is the CEO of Stoli now subject to arrest and incarceration in Russia for writing this pro-gay letter?"
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We sell a LOT of vodka at my establishments, by far the No 1 spirit of choice ITP of Atlanta (Inside the perimeter, our equivalent of the Maginot Line). OTP? Tequila rules.
One of my managers begs us to carry Stoli and Absolut. I refuse. Even though Stoli is not really made in Russia and yes, it might hurt some workers.
We are not a 'gay bar' but the LGBT community is well represented here. Even if it is symbolic, I refuse to stock Russian Vodka. Because it is symbolic of unity and support.
Skyy, American Harvest and Well. We don't even sell Goose anymore. Fuck escargot.
As a matter of fact, I'll make a sign that says WANT TO FUCK RUSSIA? DRINK AMERICAN HARVEST.
Or I could write my congressman, but, you know..Georgia politics, etc.
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BTW, I'll bet there are almost as many American distillers of vodka as there are of bourbon.
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Made in 'merka by the people who made Grey Goose. Irony.
tbh not so much about being gluten free and homespun, they are a major sponsor for a street festival we are doing next month, so we have to push it as our almost exclusive top shelf.
Except ciroc. We do carry that as a VIP bottle. But still, Fuck the French!
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Your attitude toward the French reminds me of the days of "freedom fries."
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Russians freaking out over a rainbow flag flown by a single brave soul.
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BTW, did you notice that the OMOH spells something backward?
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Google translate titles this as "Kamikaze gay Navy and riot police - a meeting at the Palace 08/0"
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Is it a sin to be gay in pussy riots place of origin?
Is it a political ploy aimed at earning brownie points from middle eastern countries who do not approve of the gays?
I doubt it has much to do with personal preference as it does russia's homosexual stance being a bargaining chip for other things.
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Couldn't they just blame immigrants like everyone else?
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