Are we living in a new age of McCarthyism?

The war on cheese has begun, and responsible cheese eaters country-wide must pay attention.

The comparison to McCarthyism might be a little unfair. Afterall, it is the government that is promoting cheese consumption as opposed to trying to root it out. However, the heretical assault being launched by quack-infiltrated organizations like the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is rife with accusations of subversion and treason without proper evidence. This aggression will not stand.

It's high time we in this country as both citizens and individuals start taking responsibility for our own problems. For instance, Americans need not blame China for the unemployment rate, but rather examine root causes of laziness, poor work ethic, and education. Likewise, we can't blame cheese consumption, or a $140 million government sponsored marketing campaign on behalf of the cheese industry, for obesity in this country, but rather examine root causes like lack of exercise, over eating and the decision to order Domino's American Legend Six-cheese thin crust pizza than a pizza with one type of cheese.

Anyway, my opinion is pretty clear. But read the NY Times article here and decide for yourself.

Anheuser-Busch to offer 500,000 free Budweisers

That's right. As reported in bizjournals.com, Anheuser-Busch plans to offer 500,000 free Budweisers at bars and restaurants in the hope of attracting more drinkers among the under-30 crowd. This is AB's largest ever national free sample effort. The reason for this, and this is astounding to me: Only 4 out of 10 people in their mid 20's have tried Budweiser. TRY. Budweiser used to flow quite freely during my HS and college days. Friends and colleagues would agree. In fact, a few of the staff members may wish they didn't have as many Budweisers at the staff retreat last weekend. It just makes me wonder what everyone else has been drinking? Craft beers (jvining)? Keystone? -- I guess that is understandable given the age demographic. But to reach your mid 20's and not even try a Budweiser is un-American to me.

I hope that people take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. I know TCD staff members will be on it and provide information on which local watering holes will be serving cold Buds during "National Happy Hour" on September 29.