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GrumpyOldMan 06-03-2021 12:42 AM

Beers for everyone - on the House...
 
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

thevillages2013 06-03-2021 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

I will buy my own beer when I want one and it won’t be Budweiser

karostay 06-03-2021 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 1954180)
I will buy my own beer when I want one and it won’t be Budweiser

:coolsmiley: Can't give that crap away

Bay Kid 06-03-2021 06:16 AM

Free beer if you already got your shots? Haha. More free stuff.

billethkid 06-03-2021 06:55 AM

So the assessment is....all it takes is to offer a free beer.

What does that indicate?!

roscoguy 06-03-2021 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

Well, kudos to A-B for trying to add a little incentive to help reach that vaccination goal! Do they make a decent porter or stout yet? :beer3:

graciegirl 06-03-2021 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

I thought it sounded like just the right thing to do. Being that I am the daughter and granddaughter of brewmasters from Columbus, Ohio. And I do not drink anymore. I wasn't any good at it.

So, you are right, this forum can find anything to criticize, condemn or complain about and Dale Carnegie would be soiling his drawers.

It brings out the WORST in all of us sometimes. Yesterday, for the first time in my LIFE, I accused someone of using an ethnic slur on ME on this forum.

I will join the celebration if people meet this goal and have a non-alcoholic Yeungling.

This is nothing on this earth as good as a cold GERMAN beer on a hot day.

stanley 06-03-2021 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by roscoguy (Post 1954209)
Well, kudos to A-B for trying to add a little incentive to help reach that vaccination goal! Do they make a decent porter or stout yet? :beer3:


No..............it's all skunk pee

GrumpyOldMan 06-03-2021 08:06 AM

I never particularly liked A&B beers when I was drinking, but it's the gesture I appreciate. Corporate responsibility is so lacking today, any sign of it is refreshing.

fishon 06-03-2021 11:15 AM

Good for Busch.
Proving once and for all that people need to be frightened, coerced or bribed to get the covid replicant vaccine.

justjim 06-03-2021 03:10 PM

I must admit that I was a bit surprised by AB offering the free beer. Anything to get us “over the hump” and get to herd immunity and things back to some sort of “normal” is welcome. Some States are offering a lottery for people to get vaccinated. Obviously most residents of The Villages are already vaccinated even if they are not a fan of shots and some did it “for the better good”. There are a few, like a person I know, can’t get the shot for medical reasons. Another person I know who got Covid, lives in another State, recovered got the shot anyway. Good for him...

fishon 06-03-2021 03:24 PM

According to The Villages Daily Sun only 55% of people over 55 in Sumter County have been vaccinated.
Appointments have not been necessary for a week or two now for all persons above the age of 12.
Apparently interest in vaccinations is on the wane.

JMintzer 06-03-2021 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fishon (Post 1954406)
According to The Villages Daily Sun only 55% of people over 55 in Sumter County have been vaccinated.
Appointments have not been necessary for a week or two now for all persons above the age of 12.
Apparently interest in vaccinations is on the wane.

I wonder if they take into account the snowbirds, or part-time residents who may have been vaccinated elsewhere?...

graciegirl 06-03-2021 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fishon (Post 1954406)
According to The Villages Daily Sun only 55% of people over 55 in Sumter County have been vaccinated.
Appointments have not been necessary for a week or two now for all persons above the age of 12.
Apparently interest in vaccinations is on the wane.

According to this graph, 64.37% of people who live in Sumter County, Florida have had both shots. People who have had one shot is in the low seventies.

Sumter County, FL COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker | theadvertiser.com

Petersweeney 06-04-2021 05:53 AM

1/3 of global beer market is AB/InBev a Belgian company.... they could put the vaccine in the beer - and solve the problem

mike234 06-04-2021 06:24 AM

I can see the villagers lining up for free stuff now. and when they order, these cheapskates will ask "is this free?" and if these cheapskates get it for free, they will only leave a .50 cent tip....I get embarrassed by my friends, who are really cheapskates, and stiff waiters and waiters constantly.....I call them pikers.. they will order an ice tea, and charge it....

Byte1 06-04-2021 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

Just advertising. No big deal. Hope no one NEEDS the offer of a free deal to get vaccinated.

larbud 06-04-2021 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 1954180)
i will buy my own beer when i want one and it won’t be budweiser

this!

mk1126 06-04-2021 07:20 AM

Free Beer
 
I'm in!

Travelingal702 06-04-2021 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mike234 (Post 1954537)
I can see the villagers lining up for free stuff now. and when they order, these cheapskates will ask "is this free?" and if these cheapskates get it for free, they will only leave a .50 cent tip....I get embarrassed by my friends, who are really cheapskates, and stiff waiters and waiters constantly.....I call them pikers.. they will order an ice tea, and charge it....

ABSOLUTELY inexcusable not to tip the wait staff in any restaurant. And to stiff them, is even worse. If I saw this happening, I would call them on it.

LG999 06-04-2021 07:35 AM

I am vaccinated but i would not get vaccinated for a donut or a beer. Would you?

These “give aways” are a form of advertising for companies.

Swoop 06-04-2021 07:35 AM

Free Beer! Well that changes everything!! Sure I’ll join the largest vaccine trial in history for a free beer! Forget the fact that no one has any idea of whether there will be long term health issues associated with these vaccines, we are talking about a FREE Beer!

OhioBuckeye 06-04-2021 07:48 AM

Ohiobuckeye
 
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 1954180)
I will buy my own beer when I want one and it won’t be Budweiser

Guess the beer companies think everyone drinks. I got both my Covid shots & I never got rewarded!

Rchamblin1 06-04-2021 08:40 AM

Why do they need to keep pushing the vaccine with rewards? Very suspicious!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)


Look into why the government and their cronies need to keep rewarding everyone who gets the dangerous vaccine. Nano particles and other dangerous materials included.

KRMACK55 06-04-2021 09:42 AM

Everyone knows this most people don’t care no need to post what’s on the news ! Especially him

graciegirl 06-04-2021 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rchamblin1 (Post 1954647)
Look into why the government and their cronies need to keep rewarding everyone who gets the dangerous vaccine. Nano particles and other dangerous materials included.

I am a teacher. That MUST be the reason I am COMPELLED to respond to this.

The gubmunt isn't offering the donuts and beer. Its the donuts and beer companies that are offering this. It is a GIMMICK.

I personally do not think there is much risk involved in getting these vaccines to trigger your body to build immunity to the Covid-19 virus which is MOST dangerous to folks over 70. Most deaths have been to older people. Most die of a dangerously new pneumonia that clogs the lungs with stuffy sticky mucous and makes it impossible for the body to get enough oxygen to survive.

This happens to OLDER People most of all, but being very sick is not limited to older people. NO ONE on this earth has met THIS particular virus before.

I am still amazed and astonished and delighted to see that the scientists in our WORLD were able to develop a vaccine that is VERY effective in such a short time.

We know that they did not start from scratch as much was known about the family of this virus. We do know that some side effects have been serious. It appears that clotting issues have happened with the Astra-Zeneca and Johnson and Johnson form of vaccine to a VERY FEW woman who appear to be younger and still ovulating.

I know I have not convinced you, or even got your attention. If you believe that it is dangerous, it is YOUR right to not take the jab.

My goal from the beginning was to keep my name and the names of anyone I love off the park benches that are scattered around The Villages.

OrangeBlossomBaby 06-04-2021 02:52 PM

Meanwhile, vaccine lotteries seem to be effective in getting people motivated to vaccinate. People who absolutely refuse to get one, will still not get one, and hey it's their funeral, at this point. Thoughts and prayers I guess, if they get sick and insurance companies finally get wise and say "nope, ain't gonna cover this."

But those who are on the fence, or who were thinking "yeah yeah I know I need to, maybe tomorrow" - will now have that nudge to "just do it" as they say in the Nike-verse.

unialimon 06-04-2021 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1954704)
I am a teacher. That MUST be the reason I am COMPELLED to respond to this.

The gubmunt isn't offering the donuts and beer. Its the donuts and beer companies that are offering this. It is a GIMMICK.

I personally do not think there is much risk involved in getting these vaccines to trigger your body to build immunity to the Covid-19 virus which is MOST dangerous to folks over 70. Most deaths have been to older people. Most die of a dangerously new pneumonia that clogs the lungs with stuffy sticky mucous and makes it impossible for the body to get enough oxygen to survive.


This happens to OLDER People most of all, but being very sick is not limited to older people. NO ONE on this earth has met THIS particular virus before.

I am still amazed and astonished and delighted to see that the scientists in our WORLD were able to develop a vaccine that is VERY effective in such a short time.

We know that they did not start from scratch as much was known about the family of this virus. We do know that some side effects have been serious. It appears that clotting issues have happened with the Astra-Zeneca and Johnson and Johnson form of vaccine to a VERY FEW woman who appear to be younger and still ovulating.

I know I have not convinced you, or even got your attention. If you believe that it is dangerous, it is YOUR right to not take the jab.

My goal from the beginning was to keep my name and the names of anyone I love off the park benches that are scattered around The Villages.


Perhaps they knew what was coming well in advance. Teacher?

Swoop 06-04-2021 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1954751)
Meanwhile, vaccine lotteries seem to be effective in getting people motivated to vaccinate. People who absolutely refuse to get one, will still not get one, and hey it's their funeral, at this point. Thoughts and prayers I guess, if they get sick and insurance companies finally get wise and say "nope, ain't gonna cover this."

But those who are on the fence, or who were thinking "yeah yeah I know I need to, maybe tomorrow" - will now have that nudge to "just do it" as they say in the Nike-verse.

So you think insurance companies shouldn’t cover people who don’t get vaccinated. Along the same lines, should insurance companies not cover you if you’re overweight? 87% of Covid deaths occurred among obese and overweight people. Overweight people are more prone to medical issues. Refusing to cover overweight people would probably save insurance companies a lot more money...

GrumpyOldMan 06-04-2021 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop (Post 1954789)
So you think insurance companies shouldn’t cover people who don’t get vaccinated. Along the same lines, should insurance companies not cover you if you’re overweight? 87% of Covid deaths occurred among obese and overweight people. Overweight people are more prone to medical issues. Refusing to cover overweight people would probably save insurance companies a lot more money...

It would help if people didn't assume negative intent and would comment on what was said and not an "interpretation" of what was said. At no point did the post referenced say they thought insurance companies "shouldn't" cover people.

Insurance companies are in business to make money, if they begin losing money to large numbers of cases requiring long-term expensive health care intervention, then the odds are they will "wise up" and charge more or refuse to cover.

Swoop 06-04-2021 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954791)
It would help if people didn't assume negative intent and would comment on what was said and not an "interpretation" of what was said. At no point did the post referenced say they thought insurance companies "shouldn't" cover people.

Insurance companies are in business to make money, if they begin losing money to large numbers of cases requiring long-term expensive health care intervention, then the odds are they will "wise up" and charge more or refuse to cover.

So, since insurance companies are in business to make money, and obese and overweight people cost them much more money than people who are not, are you suggesting insurance companies will “wise up” and refuse to insure, or start charging overweight people more for coverage?!?

GrumpyOldMan 06-04-2021 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop (Post 1954802)
So, since insurance companies are in business to make money, and obese and overweight people cost them much more money than people who are not, are you suggesting insurance companies will “wise up” and refuse to insure, or start charging overweight people more for coverage?!?

I am not the original poster you responded to, so I can only speak for myself.

I personally think Health Insurance is a crime. I think holding people's children's health hostage is a criminal and despicable act.

That said, I believe the health insurance companies will do whatever they can get away with to make more money. Period. Full Stop. Notice I did not mention if what they decide on is legal, I don't think that matters to them, it is simply yet another cost consideration in their decision making.

So, yes, I think insurance companies will do anything, including refusing to cover people, charging more, and dropping coverage for any reason they can come up with. I had a close friend that worked for an insurance company. She was in a department called "Loss Prevention". Her job was to find ways to NOT pay medical bill claims that would otherwise be covered by the policy. She was VERY good at her job.

Aloha1 06-04-2021 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1954616)
Guess the beer companies think everyone drinks. I got both my Covid shots & I never got rewarded!

Yes, you did. With immunity!

OrangeBlossomBaby 06-04-2021 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954791)
It would help if people didn't assume negative intent and would comment on what was said and not an "interpretation" of what was said. At no point did the post referenced say they thought insurance companies "shouldn't" cover people.

Insurance companies are in business to make money, if they begin losing money to large numbers of cases requiring long-term expensive health care intervention, then the odds are they will "wise up" and charge more or refuse to cover.

That's what I meant. Which is crazy, since that's also what I wrote. Amazing.

There's this funny little thing called "natural consequences." Some examples: If you bang your head hard enough on a brick wall, you just might end up with a cracked skull. That would be a natural consequence.

Another example: if you walk into a bank, unmasked, unarmed, and tell the bank teller out loud that you will need to rob her and for her to give over all her money, you'll most likely be arrested. Natural consequence.

Another example: if you cross the street without looking both ways during rush hour at a busy intersection, you will most likely be hit by a car, OR cause the cars around you to hit each other in the process of avoiding you. That's a natural consequence.

Action, reaction.

If enough people refuse to vaccinate, and have no valid medical reason to refuse, and in turn end up with COVID-19, the insurance companies might very well start saying "we will only cover your COVID-19 illness if you are either vaccinated, or have a valid medical reason for refusing."

And since they're the health insurance company, they get to decide what a "valid medical reason" is.

Natural consequence. It's not a threat, it's not a wish. It's just one of those things that are likely to happen as a reaction to an action.

GrumpyOldMan 06-04-2021 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1954820)
That's what I meant. Which is crazy, since that's also what I wrote. Amazing.

There's this funny little thing called "natural consequences." Some examples: If you bang your head hard enough on a brick wall, you just might end up with a cracked skull. That would be a natural consequence.

Another example: if you walk into a bank, unmasked, unarmed, and tell the bank teller out loud that you will need to rob her and for her to give over all her money, you'll most likely be arrested. Natural consequence.

Another example: if you cross the street without looking both ways during rush hour at a busy intersection, you will most likely be hit by a car, OR cause the cars around you to hit each other in the process of avoiding you. That's a natural consequence.

Action, reaction.

If enough people refuse to vaccinate, and have no valid medical reason to refuse, and in turn end up with COVID-19, the insurance companies might very well start saying "we will only cover your COVID-19 illness if you are either vaccinated, or have a valid medical reason for refusing."

And since they're the health insurance company, they get to decide what a "valid medical reason" is.

Natural consequence. It's not a threat, it's not a wish. It's just one of those things that are likely to happen as a reaction to an action.

Like I said, you didn't say "should" you said "could" or might. But, it is "reasonable" that insurance. companies would take actions to protect their profects.

Swoop 06-04-2021 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1954820)
That's what I meant. Which is crazy, since that's also what I wrote. Amazing.

There's this funny little thing called "natural consequences." Some examples: If you bang your head hard enough on a brick wall, you just might end up with a cracked skull. That would be a natural consequence.

Another example: if you walk into a bank, unmasked, unarmed, and tell the bank teller out loud that you will need to rob her and for her to give over all her money, you'll most likely be arrested. Natural consequence.

Another example: if you cross the street without looking both ways during rush hour at a busy intersection, you will most likely be hit by a car, OR cause the cars around you to hit each other in the process of avoiding you. That's a natural consequence.

Action, reaction.

If enough people refuse to vaccinate, and have no valid medical reason to refuse, and in turn end up with COVID-19, the insurance companies might very well start saying "we will only cover your COVID-19 illness if you are either vaccinated, or have a valid medical reason for refusing."

And since they're the health insurance company, they get to decide what a "valid medical reason" is.

Natural consequence. It's not a threat, it's not a wish. It's just one of those things that are likely to happen as a reaction to an action.

And if you keep eating foods high in carbohydrates and fat and don’t exercise regularly you’ll continue to gain weight, which makes you a much greater health risk...

“And since they're the health insurance company, they get to decide what a "valid medical reason" is.”

“Natural consequence. It's not a threat, it's not a wish. It's just one of those things that are likely to happen as a reaction to an action.”

Saluce 06-05-2021 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954172)
If the United States reaches the President's vaccination goal by the Fourth of July, Anheuser-Busch will buy all adults a round of beer.

Sounds patriotic to me - I wonder how long before this thread gets locked, it's a positive thread, not a complaint or political, but I am betting it lasts about a day - LOL!

(BTW: I don't drink anything - anymore - and don't recommend any does, but I think it is nice to see a company pitching in and trying to help)

Patriotic? Sounds like Bribery to me.

jimjamuser 06-05-2021 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1954205)
So the assessment is....all it takes is to offer a free beer.

What does that indicate?!

It indicates 2 things. ( 1 )A company that is either getting (almost) free PR or wanting to do their civic duty and nudge US society into doing the RIGHT thing - maybe both are true. ( 2 ) A situation where people are waiting on the fence for something or someone to push them in a direction. Note that if ONE Corporation gives away one small reward, then maybe (?) it will influence MANY other Corporations to do the same RIGHT thing. Then, the rewards will be GREAT for a GREAT cause - what could be greater than the health of the country and the prevention of many American DEATHS and suffering!

jimjamuser 06-05-2021 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1954233)
I never particularly liked A&B beers when I was drinking, but it's the gesture I appreciate. Corporate responsibility is so lacking today, any sign of it is refreshing.

Love that white dog! And I believe that Corporations, in general, are now getting better at taking social responsibility. Their customers are more involved and vocal on social media than ever before. Social medial has a powerful upside as well as a downside!

jimjamuser 06-05-2021 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fishon (Post 1954406)
According to The Villages Daily Sun only 55% of people over 55 in Sumter County have been vaccinated.
Appointments have not been necessary for a week or two now for all persons above the age of 12.
Apparently interest in vaccinations is on the wane.

OK and that is a VERY bad thing for humans and the US of A - and a VERY good thing for the mutating of the virus.


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