Beer Summit

The idea of a Beer Summit cracked me up...it was not only a humorous way to control a potentially volatile situation and make it more manageable, but it gave America a sense that this administration was made up of a couple of guys who were like us. The photo says a lot about the group. Given we are in the middle of summer the two guests, a Harvard professor and a local law enforcement officer are showing respect in spite of the heat by keeping their suit jackets on. The President and Vice President on the other hand are laid back, cool and are in charge...they are the hosts.

They appear to be really listening to what the law enforcement officer has to say...we are here for you, we are listening to blue collar America. The Harvard professor or white collar America is listening also. The photo says...we are in this together...we are going to solve this issue together...we are going to drink beer together...except for the Vice President, who doesn't drink alcohol. He is comfortable with his choice of a non-alcoholic beer. The only thing that would have made this photo perfect...is if there was a Deschutes Brewery beer, Bend Brewing Co. beer, Cascade Brewing Co. beer or a Silver Moon beer on that table...now we're talking!