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    missaudreyhorne
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    I know Redline is having one, but are there any other bars or restaurants having a debate party Friday that you know of? I’m going to be going out with friends for cocktails and might want to catch some political action as well. I’d prefer ones that are either not party affiliated or leaning toward the Obama side.

    (ps please please don’t hijack my post, I don’t want to discuss politics or whether or not I should drink/go to bars, just want places to view the debates in action)

    #641019

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Oh wait, are they being canceled? Dangit.

    #641020

    mellaw6565
    Member

    Miss – if you find one that’s not in a bar, please post.

    #641021

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Maybe you could host one, mellaw? Hehe.

    #641022

    mellaw6565
    Member

    It will definitely be BYOB:)

    #641023

    JanS
    Participant

    Ok…Obama is not pulling out just yet, saying we need the debates more than ever. If not cancelled, I have a list of private homes and/or other places around the sound, including, I believe, Obama’s HQ downtown…

    http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/debate-watch-party

    #641024

    Bayou
    Member

    Wow, thanks JanS! 88 results within 50 miles of Seattle so I’m sure there’s got to be a few that aren’t specifically bars, mellaw.

    Grownfolks Coffeehouse sounds non-alcoholic.

    #641025

    Cait
    Participant

    I’m a bit worried I won’t be able to hear them if I go to a bar to watch. Though that’s really what I’d like to do as a stiff drink may be in order. Any places that people know are going to be a bit quieter?

    #641026

    mellaw6565
    Member

    I don’t have any issues with alcohol per se – just don’t know why people would go to a bar to watch a debate. I would think noise and rudeness would be big issues.

    #641027

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Well, not ALL bars are full of noisy and rude people, plus it is fun to make new friends over drinks and similar politics. I see your point, though. There have been many times when I have felt like punching obnoxious drunks. (I don’t, because I don’t hit, but it is always nice to fantasize).

    #641028

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Also (while hoping that this thread doesn’t get out of control) it is easier to find an open bar than it is to find an open party, and one doesn’t always desire staying at home. Plus, I like the drinking. :)

    #641029

    mellaw6565
    Member

    To each their own – I just think of bars for watching drunks and sporting events and not good for much else, especially a political debate which should be a much more civilized event than watching a sporting match.

    #641030

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Well, to be honest, I’m not that cilized.

    #641031

    mellaw6565
    Member

    Well then, sounds like the bars are a good bet for you:) Good luck!

    #641032

    JanS
    Participant

    I appreciate that there are some people in the Seattle area who are actually opening their homes to others to watch (that is, if it happens). And…if you click on any of the links on that page, they want you to RSVP…so they know who’s coming, at least how many.

    missaudrey…cilized? I taught you better than that – lol…did you get started early on today’s drinking? (for those who don’t know, we’re related…hehe)

    #641033

    Zenguy
    Participant

    JanS, didn’t know that. It did make me laugh…thank goodness I figured out how to edit my own late night, had a glass of wine posts…lol

    #641034

    villagegreen
    Member

    mellaw6565 – If you equate all bars with drunks and sporting events you have been going to the wrong bars. There are many ‘civilized’ bars right here in West Seattle. In fact, one just opened last week – The Bohemian. A bit too civilized for my taste, but to each their own.

    #641035

    missaudreyhorne
    Participant

    Ah, crap. CIVILIZED. No drinking today, I’m at work! Apparently I cannot type correctly, though.

    #641036

    mellaw6565
    Member

    Civilized life, friends, conversation – yes, that’s what I’m looking for. That includes politics. I don’t imagine that booze and politics mixes and anyone that needs booze in order to stay civilized has other issues, IMO.

    A civilized bar – I’d go for that.

    #641037

    JanS
    Participant

    MissA,you have probably inherited my dyslexic fingers ;-)

    #641038

    JoB
    Participant

    not all bars are full of drunks…

    at least they aren’t until closing time:)

    #641039

    mellaw6565
    Member

    JoB – I see them at happy hours – they don’t wait until closing time.

    #641040

    JenV
    Member

    missaudreyhorne et all who want to watch the debate (if it even happens) in a bar- Drinking Liberally is a great group. Last time I checked they meet at the Montlake Ale House. It would be a great place to socialize and watch the debates with politically like minded people. Plus, if you wanted to start up a West Seattle chapter, you can!

    http://livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/WA

    edited to include correct link. looks like the Burien chapter meets at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub.

    #641041

    RS
    Member

    Oooh, sounds like a good project for a WSBer to start a chapter!! I’m not much of a starter, (apparently I’m a “protector”) but I’d be a joiner! ;)

    #641042

    WSB
    Keymaster

    The 34th District Democrats, largest political organization in West Seattle, adjourn to Elliott Bay Brewery post-meetings, apparently. We’ve covered their last few meetings and I recall hearing that, plus I think you can find it on their website.

    http://34dems.org

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