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Beer, China, Carter Note

Lehan Edirisinghe

An American beer video set off thoughts about unfair China-bashing and staying cordial with Xi. Jimmy Carter stood out after reading his interview in a subscribed magazine

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Why Does American Beer Taste Like Water?" on the channel "The Good Stuff." The scene captures the interior of a bar, featuring a prominent display of beer taps and shelves stocked with various liquors. A striking visual element is the American flag made from stacked beer cans in red, white, and blue, occupying a large portion of the wall behind the taps. Several liquor bottles and wine bottles are visible on wooden shelves, adding to the bar ambiance. The lighting is warm, highlighting the rustic and inviting atmosphere. The subtitles at the bottom read, "the style of beer we drink the most by far," suggesting a discussion about popular beer styles. The overall setting conveys a traditional and patriotic American bar environment, emphasizing the theme of American beer.

12:30 p.m.

I feel the world hates on China too much

If Xi is cool with me, I'll be cool towards him
The screenshot captures a historical black and white image from a YouTube video titled "Why Does American Beer Taste Like Water?" featured on the channel "The Good Stuff." The scene shows President Jimmy Carter sitting at a desk in an office setting, captured during a moment of focus as he appears to be signing a document. In the background, there's a globe and some drapery, adding a formal office ambiance. The video subtitle reads, "RAY DANIELS: Jimmy Carter signed home brewing--one," and the on-screen text indicates "President Jimmy Carter signing H.R. 1337 into law, 1978." This image is part of a discussion about the legislation that influenced American beer production, with particular emphasis on home brewing. The overall tone of the image is serious and reflective, highlighting a significant moment in brewing history.

1:15 p.m.

Jimmy Carter's the only president, I read an interview of, as he's the only one who did an interview for the only magazine I have a subscription for...