Take the tour ×  Again in the Time article (June 29),“Roberts
Rules: What the Health Care decision means for the country” that
many of my familiar ‘teachers’ criticized the style of writing
as too pretentious and the analogies too outdated, there is the
following sentence:  “Romney wasted little time in reacting
(Chief Justice’s ruling). – Our mission is clear,” he said. “If
we want to get rid of Obamacare, we’re going to have to replace
President Obama.” ---Polls show little appetite for repeal among
independent voters, but for the Republican base, the Roberts
ruling was cause for downing a quart of Red Bull.”  I know Red
Bull is an energy drink brand, but what does the writer want to
say by using this phrase? Does it mean Republican voters are
angry with Roberts’ ruling? Does it mean that the Republican
base need to rouse themselves to repeal Obamacare?  In what
particular occasions is “down a quart of Red Bull” used? Why
should it be Red Bull? Can’t I replace it with other drinks such
as beer, whisky, vodk