Can a man who doesn't drink be trusted?

Sad. Very sad.

Can a man who doesn't believe in "god(s)" be trusted?

Most Americans would say no.

Lonny is here wrote:

As the old saying goes, never trust a man that doesn't drink and there's plenty of evidence to back this up.

For example, Donald J Trump, the religious brigade, ex alcoholics, preachers and of course terrorists.

So, in your experience, can a man who doesn't enjoy the occasional tipple or two ever really be trusted? Have you ever met a solid, decent man who is teetotal? Medical, high level sporting activities excluded.

I have never met such a person as all seem to have a hidden agenda or negative traits.

All of the people I've met who don't drink either have a family history of alcoholism and use that as an excuse, are religious, or are under the age of 17. The one thing they all share is that they are incredibly arrogant about it. I understand being proud that you're not an alcoholic, but being proud that you don't consume the stuff at all is no badge of honor. It doesn't actually mean anything.

Wow 😳 a trump insult from left field. Get a job loser.

I don't drink. Maybe a beer and a margarita a year. Maybe.

Never was interested in it. I don't like be intoxicated. I like reality. I'm comfortable and happy with my life. No need for mind alteration.

I don't look down on those who do (though I don't like being around drunks.)

And have tried much harder stuff than alcohol. Don't need it or want it.

And I only trust a few people.

French Dawg wrote:

All of the people I've met who don't drink either have a family history of alcoholism and use that as an excuse, are religious, or are under the age of 17. The one thing they all share is that they are incredibly arrogant about it. I understand being proud that you're not an alcoholic, but being proud that you don't consume the stuff at all is no badge of honor. It doesn't actually mean anything.

That's certainly BS. I know a lot of people that don't drink, and they don't mind people that do. And, they never display arrogance about not drinking.

thejeff wrote:

Sad. Very sad.

So he lists a bunch of verifiable examples of non-drinkers who are terrible human beings, and the best you can do is parrot the biggest whiner of the bunch? Sad indeed.

You are trolling, but 99% of all people in all prisons drink or at least did before they got to prison.

Are you saying that you can't trust anyone?

Ummm, no wrote:

French Dawg wrote:

All of the people I've met who don't drink either have a family history of alcoholism and use that as an excuse, are religious, or are under the age of 17. The one thing they all share is that they are incredibly arrogant about it. I understand being proud that you're not an alcoholic, but being proud that you don't consume the stuff at all is no badge of honor. It doesn't actually mean anything.

That's certainly BS. I know a lot of people that don't drink, and they don't mind people that do. And, they never display arrogance about not drinking.

I drink to excess on occasion .

I can profoundly say that my friends in "the rooms " are upstanding , non - judgmental people .

And they are quite good friends .

No problem with teetotalers. Unless they never dropped acid.

Ummm, no wrote:

French Dawg wrote:

All of the people I've met who don't drink either have a family history of alcoholism and use that as an excuse, are religious, or are under the age of 17. The one thing they all share is that they are incredibly arrogant about it. I understand being proud that you're not an alcoholic, but being proud that you don't consume the stuff at all is no badge of honor. It doesn't actually mean anything.

That's certainly BS. I know a lot of people that don't drink, and they don't mind people that do. And, they never display arrogance about not drinking.

Sounds like we've had different experiences.

Drinking or not drinking doesn't make you a better person than the others. What is the big deal? Some drink, some don't. Some eat pork, some don't. Some are vegans, some are not. Some smoke, some don't. Neither of those make anyone a better person. It is all in one's principles and how you treat others especially those not like you.

My brother doesn't drink because he has a history of alcohol and drug abuse and does not like the health effects of alcohol.

I am considering quitting the sauce because I use it as a coping mechanism for various life troubles. It's not a healthy habit and I don't like the urge to drink whenever I feel down about something.

No

Lonny is here wrote:

As the old saying goes, never trust a man that doesn't drink and there's plenty of evidence to back this up.

For example, Donald J Trump, the religious brigade, ex alcoholics, preachers and of course terrorists.

So, in your experience, can a man who doesn't enjoy the occasional tipple or two ever really be trusted? Have you ever met a solid, decent man who is teetotal? Medical, high level sporting activities excluded.

I have never met such a person as all seem to have a hidden agenda or negative traits.

Of course! Just look at Robert William ‘Willie’ Pickton , Canadian pig farmer turned serial killer, preyed on prostitutes and drug addicts from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside luring them to his farm under the cover of a registered charity, Piggy Palace Good Times Society. He fed his victims to his pigs. He is charged with the murder of just six women but is implicated in the deaths of at least 60. He didn’t drink or smoke. Neighbors remember him as a quiet but hard-working man who would either work on the farm or on his salvage business.

Trust them blindly!

Lonny is here wrote:

As the old saying goes, never trust a man that doesn't drink and there's plenty of evidence to back this up.

For example, Donald J Trump, the religious brigade, ex alcoholics, preachers and of course terrorists.

So, in your experience, can a man who doesn't enjoy the occasional tipple or two ever really be trusted? Have you ever met a solid, decent man who is teetotal? Medical, high level sporting activities excluded.

I have never met such a person as all seem to have a hidden agenda or negative traits.

Mr Rogers didn't drink, and he was trusted to raise an entire generation.

Ex-alcoholics haha.

So alcoholics can be trusted by you, but when they give up the bottle they are untrustworthy?

Very funny

'or negative traits'

So you've met people (who do drink) who don't have any negative traits?