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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

jimfields33

(18,858 posts)
6. Because some think it may be a health issue like a stroke.
Mon May 22, 2023, 08:48 PM
May 2023

You better damn well know before reporting.

LizBeth

(10,821 posts)
3. Everyone in Texas have a drinking problem, they are in Texas by gosh.
Mon May 22, 2023, 06:37 PM
May 2023

Teasing. I imagine most Politicians do.

anciano

(1,532 posts)
4. What problem?
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).

70sEraVet

(4,144 posts)
9. I once had a neighbor who wore a hat that said "Instant Asshole - Just Add Alcohol"
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?

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