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Shell_Seas

(3,453 posts) Mon May 22, 2023, 06:30 PM May 2023

Do Republicans In The Texas House Have A Drinking Problem?

Several caught-on-video moments seeming show multiple Republicans completely hammered.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/do-republicans-in-the-texas-house

During the last session, Republican Dan Huberty was arrested for a DWI after a car accident. Early in this session, Republican Charles Schwertner was arrested for drunk driving. Republicans have been arrested during the last few legislative sessions for driving under the influence.

The legislature only meets for 140 days every two years. During that time, they often work long and stressful days. So no one would blame them for throwing back a few cold ones after a 15-hour day in the Capitol. However, driving under the influence should never be okay. Moreso, legislating while inebriated should, at the very least, be frowned upon.

Over the last month, as I’ve been watching our elected officials, I’ve noticed interesting behavior.

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Do Republicans In The Texas House Have A Drinking Problem? (Original Post) Shell_Seas May 2023 OP

Why no mainstream media coverage of this ? Beachnutt May 2023 #1

Because some think it may be a health issue like a stroke. jimfields33 May 2023 #6

I think it's a widely known problem. Shell_Seas May 2023 #11

Maybe they are drinking to forget how bad they feel about their fascist legislation Walleye May 2023 #2

Everyone in Texas have a drinking problem, they are in Texas by gosh. LizBeth May 2023 #3

What problem? anciano May 2023 #4

lol... LizBeth May 2023 #8

Water is also wet LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #5

They drink...heavily HubertHeaver May 2023 #7

I once had a neighbor who wore a hat that said "Instant Asshole - Just Add Alcohol" 70sEraVet May 2023 #9

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #10

Beachnutt

(8,089 posts)

1. Why no mainstream media coverage of this ?

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 06:31 PM

May 2023

The people need to know this.

jimfields33

(18,837 posts)

6. Because some think it may be a health issue like a stroke.

Reply to Beachnutt (Reply #1)

Mon May 22, 2023, 08:48 PM

May 2023

You better damn well know before reporting.

Shell_Seas

(3,453 posts)

11. I think it's a widely known problem.

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #6)

Tue May 23, 2023, 08:59 AM

May 2023

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Walleye

(35,661 posts)

2. Maybe they are drinking to forget how bad they feel about their fascist legislation

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 06:35 PM

May 2023

LizBeth

(10,821 posts)

3. Everyone in Texas have a drinking problem, they are in Texas by gosh.

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 06:37 PM

May 2023

Teasing. I imagine most Politicians do.

anciano

(1,532 posts)

4. What problem?

Reply to LizBeth (Reply #3)

Mon May 22, 2023, 07:31 PM

May 2023

There are two liquor stores within five minutes of my house. No problem at all!
(Yes, I'm kidding).

LizBeth

(10,821 posts)

8. lol...

Reply to anciano (Reply #4)

Tue May 23, 2023, 06:54 AM

May 2023

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,427 posts)

5. Water is also wet

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 07:37 PM

May 2023

NO true Texan can sleep soundly while the Texas legis is in session

HubertHeaver

(2,526 posts)

7. They drink...heavily

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 09:44 PM

May 2023

They get drunk.
They pass bad legislation.
No problem.

70sEraVet

(4,144 posts)

9. I once had a neighbor who wore a hat that said "Instant Asshole - Just Add Alcohol"

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Tue May 23, 2023, 07:20 AM

May 2023

And in his case it was true. We referred to him as 'Instant'.
Maybe someone should buy a bunch of those hats, and pass them out during the next session?

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,427 posts)

10. For this thread

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Tue May 23, 2023, 08:04 AM

May 2023

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