It’s a strange time to be an American, what with the crippled economy, massive debt, nationwide protests, and fast-approaching presidential elections. With all that discord and strife, at least there’s one bright spot on the horizon – Bristol Palin can now legally buy booze and hang out in bars. Oh, the headlines we’ll see!

Bristol turns 21 today, and though she may be a living embodiment of everything that’s wrong with this country, we’ll wish anyone a happy 21st. It’s pretty much the only birthday that actually means anything, and if anyone deserves to get sh!tfaced and forget about their problems for a while, it’s Bristol. Hell, the poor girl has Sarah friggin’ Palin for a mother.

So drink up, Bristol. Just stay don’t go crawling into any tents with any drunken rednecks. Or, if you do, at least bring a condom.

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