Freebird Posted November 5, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2008 OK folks...what is it with these strange Kentucky laws. I went to dinner earlier tonight. Was in the mood for a good steak and a cold beer. Guess what...Kentucky law does not allow them to sell beer until the polls have closed. It reminded me, I was in Kentucky on election day 4 years ago and didn't remember that until I tried again tonight. PLEASE remind me in 4 years to NOT be in Kentucky on election day. I don't drink much and certainly don't drink every day...usually not even every week. But when I am in the mood for a beer, I really want a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted November 5, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2008 Every State that I have lived in, alcohol was not allowed to be sold anywhere until the polls closed. Even the lottery is shut down here in SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted November 5, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 5, 2008 If I recall, you can't purchase alcohol in Indiana on election day until the polls close either. I believe it harkens back to the days when a candidate would ply voters with liquor to get them to vote. Now they ply them with public funds (your and my tax dollars) and it is perfectly legal. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted November 5, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2008 Born and raised about 10 miles from where your at tonight. Why am I in Texas ??? :rotf: Even though I gave up drinking. You gots to take a bath once a year there also..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted November 5, 2008 Yea...but I THINK I took a bath a couple of months ago when I was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted November 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 5, 2008 That is really weird that you were there for two straight elections...:think: Kind of a crazy law.... Glad when I get home from the road and can go to my well stocked fridge in the garage and choose between two domestic beers or one fine Canadian beer.:canada: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted November 5, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2008 Every State that I have lived in, alcohol was not allowed to be sold anywhere until the polls closed. Even the lottery is shut down here in SC. TEXAS LOTTERY, wasn't shut down today! i cashed in a $1000.00, scratch off ticket today! just jt:backinmyday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted November 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2008 No liquor or beer sales till 6 o'clock here in Indiana today, but you COULD go vote early and stop by your favorite tavern on the way!! Makes no sense. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brscooter Posted November 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2008 In Louisiana they sell beer and liquor just to get us out to vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted November 5, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2008 So, where are you? You cannot come into Ky without saying hello to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted November 5, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2008 You gots to take a bath once a year there also..... :yikes:No! Please say it ain't so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted November 5, 2008 I'm just barely in Kentucky. Erlanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted November 5, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2008 In the late 80's I took a day from the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton and went to Tijuana. I was hoping to party a bit. It turned out to be election day there and the whole country was dry for the whole day. I couldn't find a drop a tequila anywhere. So, tonight I sit at home, watching Brit comedy on DVD sipping martini's. Much better this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted November 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2008 I don't drink much and certainly don't drink every day...usually not even every week. But when I am in the mood for a beer, I really want a beer. Had a good day Eh ! We all them days but some are more than others. With a law like that how would you celebrate a win or loss ? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted November 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2008 choose between two domestic beers or one fine Canadian beer.:canada: If ya got Canadian beer in the fridge, there shouldn't be any need to choose... btw, what brand is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted November 5, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 5, 2008 After hearing that no sale of Beer and whom is prez. elect now ........I'm moving to Pluto ! BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlepporello Posted November 5, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2008 After hearing that no sale of Beer and whom is prez. elect now ........I'm moving to Pluto ! BEER30 Take me with you! PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted November 5, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 5, 2008 After hearing that no sale of Beer and whom is prez. elect now ........I'm moving to Pluto ! BEER30 Don't worry about going to Pluto. Come Down Under. Beer's on tap 24/7 (except Good Friday and Christmas Day) and legal drinking age is 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted November 5, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 5, 2008 With the outcome of this election.........looks like we all are going to take a bath..............:whistling: NK I took a bath a couple of months ago when I was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HdHtr Posted November 5, 2008 Share #20 Posted November 5, 2008 :rotf::rotf:... and the gov't will provide the soap ... With the outcome of this election.........looks like we all are going to take a bath..............:whistling: NK I took a bath a couple of months ago when I was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted November 5, 2008 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2008 No-one in Mississippi had the shakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted November 5, 2008 Share #22 Posted November 5, 2008 What an abomination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethroish Posted November 5, 2008 Share #23 Posted November 5, 2008 Yep. No alcohol in Indiana either. They don't want you drunk when you vote, but by all means.... The farggin methadone clinic one mile down the road from my polling place was open and packed. No drinking but by all means, go get your fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottdoglover Posted November 5, 2008 Share #24 Posted November 5, 2008 Yup. Those that THINK they know what's best for the rest of us, decided alcohol would cloud your judgement. HMMMMM!!! Do I vote for bad or badder. I'm so confused:confused:. I thinks I needs a BEER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted November 5, 2008 Share #25 Posted November 5, 2008 there is a good article on wikipedia Alcohol laws of the United States by state And a news article is HERE Here is the pertniate data The only states that still cling to statewide Election Day sales bans of alcohol at restaurants, bars and package stores are Kentucky, Indiana and South Carolina. Utah and West Virginia still ban the sale of alcohol at package stores on Election Day. Alaska and Massachusetts also ban Election Day alcohol sales, except that local governments are authorized to provide an exemption from the ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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