Last evening, I attended my first Drinking Liberally event in Philadelphia. Present were former Congressman Joe Hoeffel, along with bunches of prominent bloggers from Philly, some major bloggers from out of town, and lots of other amazing people. It was a fun and very interesting evening, albeit a bit smoky.
I've partied with liberals. I've partied with conservatives. Trust me: Liberals are more fun. I think that's because liberals like to engage in critical thought and intellectual discussion, all with a healthy dose of humor and compassion. And they don't just blindly (and boringly) follow the crowd.
If you seek a weekly oasis where you can meet and mingle with interesting, intelligent, progressive thinkers with lots of energy, then you need to find a chapter near you. (They currently have 91 chapters in 38 states plus DC.)
On the other hand, if you are the type of person who prefers to sit on your couch, close your mind, and absorb whatever FOX News spews forth, because it's easier than thinking and/or because someone says so, then this isn't the crowd for you. (But maybe it would do you some good.)
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