ckf Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Proposed bill would establish commission to respond to 'Russian interference in our democracy' SOURCE: Connie/Flickr CONCORD, N.H. — If one New Hampshire lawmaker has his way, it might become difficult to find Russian vodka in the state's liquor stores. Senate Minority Leader Jeff Woodburn (D-Whitefield) on Monday proposed a bill, LSR 932, that would establish a bipartisan commission to consider ways the state could respond to what he calls "Russian interference in our democracy." The commission would evaluate and recommend potential actions that New Hampshire can take in response to Russian interference in the 2016 election. Woodburn released a statement Monday evening, which read, "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, both here in the Granite State and our great country as a whole. The uncontested conclusion by the US intelligence community of Russian interference in our elections requires a response at the local, state, and federal levels." "Given this confirmed interference in our elections, New Hampshire shouldn't just continue a 'business as usual' relationship with Russia," he continued. "As filed, this legislation allows us to look at how our state can best respond to this unprecedented attack on our democracy and how any response will affect our state." LSR 932 suggests the state could suspend or ban the sale of Russia-made liquor at stores operated by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission and require that Old Man on the Mountain bottles contain American liquor, not Russian liquor. The bottles have images of the Old Man of the Mountain, a granite face-like profile that crumbled to the ground nearly 15 years ago. "Until recently you could not purchase Cuban cigars, and may people enjoy Cuban cigars. But because of our political relationship with Cuba, we have decided that's not permitted," Woodburn told News 9. The bill calls on the commission to reconsider state retirement system investments in Russian companies. "Foreign interference in our elections not only undermines our Constitutional democracy, but our independence and sovereignty," Woodburn wrote. "This is not a partisan issue. That's why I have invited all Senators and the bipartisan leadership of the NH House to co-sponsor this legislation. When our freedoms are threatened, Granite Staters expect us to respond and I am proud to bring forward legislation to do so." "I think that it's important that if there is any minor inconvenience that this is an important consideration as to the values of our country that we do not support those that undermine our basic fundamental democracy," he said to News 9. "I think it is a small, small price to pay when you consider the enormity of this attack on our democracy that we need to stand strong, we need to be proud to be Americans, and wave our flags with pride and purchase products that come from our state, our country, or our friends and forgo those places that are enemies." Russia has denied hacking into U.S. systems. Click here to read LSR 932 in full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 That'll learn those Rooskies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Should bring them to their knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, Zambroski said: That'll learn us Rooskies! fixed it for ya.................tell your countrymen to stop meddling in our affairs you commie bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Just now, 01mxz800 said: fixed it for ya.................tell your countrymen to stop meddling in our affairs you commie bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Shifty Posted January 10, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 10, 2017 Wood burn is a total fukstik. Can't believe he got re elected. He's done now though. Trying to take booze away from granite staters, won't end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz246 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Retarded........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 More business for New England distillers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mainecat said: More business for New England distillers Idiocy I'm sure that those that liked the Russian booze will just be flocking to smoky quartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: Idiocy I'm sure that those that liked the Russian booze will just be flocking to smoky quartz Cold River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I could care less about Russian vodka, Tito's or Reyka FTW!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Just now, Mainecat said: Cold River Don't care for it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 titos, skyyy, Kirkland, if you are going to mix the shit, who cares. As long as you aren't drinking bottom shelf paint thinner. Smirrnoff is probably the best selling vodka..........I don't know anyone who drinks Russian Vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Cold War said: titos, skyyy, Kirkland, if you are going to mix the shit, who cares. As long as you aren't drinking bottom shelf paint thinner. Smirrnoff is probably the best selling vodka..........I don't know anyone who drinks Russian Vodka. when Stoli first made its appearance here everyone was drinking it. It sucked then but you know it was "new". Then the 88 flavors came in it was over. There are many craft distilleries in New England now that make great vodka, gin, rum and wiskey. http://www.flaghill.com/distillery/flag-hill-spirits/ Have to try Smoky http://smokyquartzdistillery.com/ http://tamworthdistilling.com/ Edited January 10, 2017 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mainecat said: More business for New England distillers Idiocy I'm sure that those that liked the Russian booze will just be flocking to smoky quartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: Idiocy I'm sure that those that liked the Russian booze will just be flocking to smoky quartz WHAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 10, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted January 10, 2017 Remember when the idiot law makers renamed french fries to freedom fries because of some perceived slight from the frogs? Why do we elect retards to office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 40 minutes ago, Cold War said: titos, skyyy, Kirkland, if you are going to mix the shit, who cares. As long as you aren't drinking bottom shelf paint thinner. Smirrnoff is probably the best selling vodka..........I don't know anyone who drinks Russian Vodka. Smirnoff sure as fuck is a Russian name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Momorider said: Smirnoff sure as fuck is a Russian name Russian name British company.....there's a new way learning information it's called google. Are you using dogpile.com for a search engine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Mainecat said: when Stoli first made its appearance here everyone was drinking it. It sucked then but you know it was "new". Then the 88 flavors came in it was over. There are many craft distilleries in New England now that make great vodka, gin, rum and wiskey. http://www.flaghill.com/distillery/flag-hill-spirits/ Have to try Smoky http://smokyquartzdistillery.com/ http://tamworthdistilling.com/ Good to see Tamworth Distilling is up and running. They were still working on converting the old Tamworth Inn in to a distillery when I moved to VT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFMAN Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Doesn't hurt my feelings. Plenty of good local booze. Not sure I agree with making new laws for trivial shit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Momorider said: Smirnoff sure as fuck is a Russian name Originated in Russia. now made in U S, U K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, T1R9sledder said: Russian name British company.....there's a new way learning information it's called google. Are you using dogpile.com for a search engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 25 minutes ago, Cold War said: Originated in Russia. now made in U S, U K. Yah No fucking Shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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