stop it

how many people do you know drink beer?  unless youre straightedge or a recovering alkie, id say about 9 out of 10 people you know, right?  so why is that when talking about politicians or celebrities or whatever, some of us use beer-drinking as a gauge of an approachable/likable character?  "so-and-so may be a a bit of a douchebag, but he seems like the kinda guy you can have a beer w/, so hes okay in my book!"  listen, please stop.  this is like saying kim jong ill is cool b/c he likes pr0n and pop culture (okay, so maybe that makes him a little cool, but still).  i know its important for idols to be "down to earth," but goddamn it, have some standards.  dont get me wrong, i like beer (even though i prefer the hard stuff mahself), but everyone drinks beer. everyone.  retarded 12-year-olds drink beer; whats the big fucking deal?  putting all your faith in someone b/c they seem (SEEM!) like you could "have a beer widim" is like falling in love w/ someone b/c you can chat w/ them in aim.  its just tacky.