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Irish_Dem

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5. In the old days the military gave away booze for almost free

Reply to Tomconroy (Original post)

Tue Jan 25, 2022, 10:43 AM

Jan 2022

at the clubs on base. It could also be purchased cheaply in large quantities for take home use.

I can assure you, this was a not a good situation in terms of the health and welfare of military troops.

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State says NYC restaurant can't offer 25 cent drinks! [View all] Tomconroy Jan 2022 OP

Damn, a 25 cent martini... IrishAfricanAmerican Jan 2022 #1

A 25 cent oyster wouldn't be too bad, either. cloudbase Jan 2022 #2

This presents an interesting conundrum PJMcK Jan 2022 #3

Pennsylvania still has remnants of the 30's....... MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #4

In the old days the military gave away booze for almost free Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #5