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Economy Down, Alcohol Consumption Up Save Email Print
Posted: 6:57 AM Sep 2, 2008
Last Updated: 6:57 AM Sep 2, 2008
Reporter: Cassandra Bell
Email Address: cassandra.bell@witn.com

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The economy may be down, but Americans seem to be drinking up.

Officials in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, among other places, say alcohol sales are on the increase. But experts are mixed on drinking and its appeal during harder times.

Some say people drink more of less expensive brands... and others maintain that elbow bending slows down when people stop spending.
And experts say people are more inclined to drink more at home, and less at bars.

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Posted by: T Location: Washignton on Sep 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I agree with Bob.

Posted by: Elroy Location: Washinton on Sep 2, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Here's to swimmin with bow-legged women. Have a drink Chiefee it's going to be a long day. Movie Jaws.

Posted by: Bob D Location: Jamesville NC on Sep 2, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Read between the lines drinking Alcohol is a snare from satan in the times we are living in. People think drinking is going to sooth or comfort them or solve their problems but it makes them worst. Yes drinking is up because of the way the mess this Country is in. The USA is headed sraight to Gehenna if it does not turn back to to our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus.

Posted by: RN on Sep 2, 2008 at 08:29 AM
The correlation between unemployment and alcoholism is astounding.

Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY on Sep 2, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Their is a way to make some Money and Profit on this trend. I do not want to get in trouble, and I am not recommending anybody buy this Stock. If I had to pick one stock , and if drinking goes up on hard times. My pick a company called " Diageo Plc ADR " traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Symbol DEO. The company is based in the United Kingdom and sells World Wide almost every Alochol Brand and Lable Made, Smirnoff Vodka, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Guinness Ect. has a PE of around 15.89 and has around a 2.86% Yield. I own the Stock. Do your home work before you invest. Lots of luck. Or I should say Cheers!!

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