Christmas comes early this year to the Upper East Side. Drinking Liberally will meet this Tuesday, December 16 from 6:30-9:00. Come out and share some seasonal cheer with your fellow progressives and discuss all things political. Personally, I want to talk about Bush's future as a ninja. Did anyone else see those cat-like reflexes he used to dodge some shoes?

Look for us near the front of the bar and don't forget to bring a friend.

What: Drinking Liberally:UES
Where: Doc Watson's (2nd Ave and 77th St)
When: Tuesday, December 16 - 6:30-9:00 PM
Who: You and a friend
Why: Because it is the last DL:UES of the year!

Hope to see you there,

Matthew

On the heals of his historic win, President-Elect Obama has wasted no time selecting a transition team and vetting cabinet members. Probably the most telling sign of the times for me was seeing Ed Rollins, right-wing strategist and CNN contributor, say that even he was impressed with the team Obama was putting together and hopeful for the direction he will take us.

The election may be over, but the hard work has just begun. Time to heal post election wounds and focus on getting this country back on track.

Join us tonight to celebrate an historic victory and discuss the future.

What: Drinking Liberally:UES
Where: Doc Watson’s (2nd Ave and 77th St)
When: Tonight, Tuesday Nov. 25, 6:30-9:30
Who: You and a friend

Look for us near the front of the bar. Hope to see you there,

Matthew

Liberal Drinkers -

Tomorrow is a day that we've been dreaming of,
planning for, arguing about & toasting to.

Make it memorable -- and make your memories proud ones.

Make sure you pull a lever,
if you have time pick up a phone or knock some doors,
& at the end of the night, lift a glass.

1. Go Vote
2. Do More Than Vote
3. Where Do I Go On Election Night

1. If you have any questions about voting,
check out http://www.govote.org --
polling locations, hours, frequently-asked questions.

2. For those wanting to volunteer,
here's some information you may find useful:
- go to http://www.domorethanvote.org
- in NY? - Go to http://ny.barackobama.com directly.
- Limited time? - make calls in NY, all hours:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nylastcall/

And our friends at the Working Families Party
ask you to consider voting on Row E:
http://www.workingfamilies.org/obama for more info.

3. If the question is "Where Do I Go On Election Night?"
the answer: http://www.wheredoigoonelectionnight.com
for listings of all the Drinking Liberally events:
- The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette
- Comix - 353 West 14th @ 9th
- Rudy's - 9th btw 44th & 45th
- Professor Thom's - 2nd btw 13th & 14th
- The Grisley Pear - 107 MacDougal
- LPR - Bleecker & Thompson

It only comes once every four years --
make sure you'll be proud of where you were
& how you spent this Election Day.

Happy Election Day
Matthew

One week to go. Obama is making his closing argument while all the Palin camp can talk about is clothes. Obama is discussing his economic plans while McCain calls him names, rather than telling the voters what he would do. Obama reserves some air time to talk to the American people, while the Republicans air more rumors through their robocalls. It’s not to surprising that Democrats are showing up in droves to vote early in the states where that’s allowed.

Show up tonight and show your support for democracy and…beer. Drinking Liberally on the UES meets tonight and you are invited to come and share your opinion while you share a pint.

What: Drinking Liberally:UES
Where: Doc Watson’s (2nd Ave and 77th St)
When: Tonight, Tuesday October 28th, 6:30-9:30
Who: You and a friend
Why: Because we are one week away from a very important day

Want other ways to get involved? Below are other events Drinking Liberally is supporting in this last week before Election Day.

Hope to see you tonight, but if not, GET OUT AND VOTE!

Matthew

Liberal Drinkers -

Do you want to do more that watch from the sidelines?
Tired of yelling at your computer screen?
From now through November 4th, there are 11 days
to get involved in this historic election.
Many of you have asked about opportunities --
below are some events that may interest you:
- road trips
- phone calls
- fundraisers
- theatrical spectaculars
- triva nights
- comedy
- election night parties

Want to Hit the Road?
There are a number of groups organizing roadtrips:
- check out ny.barackobama.com for trips to PA
...they have complete listings of opportunities
- ACT-Now has a history of well-run roadtrips
& will be taking PA jaunts Saturdays & Election Day
Check out www.actnowny.org

Knock Doors Closer to Home?
You can get involved with State Senate races in NYC:
- ACT-Now invites you to Queens on Election Day
Visit www.actnowny.org
- Planned Parenthood NYC Action Fund
is also hitting the local State Senate contests --
email: activists@ppnyc.org

Rather Make Phone Calls?
- All weekend, then Nov 1 - Nov 4,
the Obama campaign will be calling swing states.
Sign up through ny.barackobama.com
Nov 1 -4, this will be day & night.
- ACT-Now has Obama phonebanks each day,
including opportunities weekend,
& Thurs nights for State Senate: actnowny.org

Need Something Social?

- Election Night Parties: all over the City:
-- Comix, 14th East of 9th - RSVP at ppnyc.org
-- The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette St
-- Rudy's - 9th btw 44th & 45th
-- Professor Thom's - 2nd btw 13th & 14th

Drinking Liberally on the Upper East Side meets tonight at Doc Watson's. There have been few months in recent memory where we've had more to talk about. The first presidential debate has happened and we are two days away from the VP debate. The economy is on a roller coaster ride and Congress is keeping things interesting. Obama is slowly gaining in the polls, but how is he doing in the swing states where this election will be decided?

Come out and discuss all these topics and more (like the fact that SNL didn't need to pay its writers this week). Festivities start at 6:30. Look for us in the backyard of Doc Watson's, down the staircase at the end of the bar.

What: Drinking Liberally:UES
Where: Doc Watson's - 2nd Ave and 77th St.
When: Tonight, 9/30/08 - 6:30-9:30 PM
Who: You...and a friend
Why: Because with this little time until the election, your opinion matters more than ever.

Hope to see you there,

Matthew