It’s the end of January, and you know what that means: State of the Union Drinking game!. The time we get together with our friends, crack open some beers, and gather around the television for another “Mr Speaker, the President of the United States…” introduction. Who knows, this may be President Obama’s final address (Newt did win South Carolina). So in the spirit of Politics, we bring you the 2012 State of the Union Drinking Game.

The 2012 State of the Union Drinking Game

DRINKS RULE Every time Barack Obama mentions bi-partisanship, everybody has 1 drink. If either Vice President Biden or the Speaker of the House Boehner is seen nodding off on camera, everyone needs to yell at the tv “Wake Up” and drink 1. drink 1. If the President acknowledges our troops in Afghanistan, sing God Bless America and If the President acknowledges YOUR member of congress, drink 2! If the President says America is good, but could be better, drink 1. If the President mentions his “friends across the aisle” drink 1. If the president mentions “Occupy Wall Street” or “Wall Street”, drink 1 and yell “Down with the Man”. If the President relates a touching heartfelt story of a supporter who was denied a health care, everyone drink 1! If the President mention’s his wife, Michelle, drink 1!

Drink 2 if he mentions her “guns” Drink 1 if the President mentions “Tightening our belts” If the Democrats give the President a standing obviation, the Republicans have to drink 1. If the Republicans give the President a standing protest, the Democrats have to drink 3. If the camera shows Nancy Pelosi not happy, drink 1! If the camera shows Mitch McConnell actually crack (or a hint) a smile, drink 3! If someone yells something obscene or inappropriate, like “You Lie!”, pound the rest of your beer! If the President mention’s Millionaire or Billionare, Drink 2 with your pinky finger in the air. (Submitted by Dan) If the phrase "Let me be clear" is said, drink 1 (Submitted by Peter)

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