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Related: About this forumDo 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 Ive been watching our elected officials, Ive noticed interesting behavior.
Beachnutt
(8,089 posts)The people need to know this.
jimfields33
(18,858 posts)You better damn well know before reporting.
Shell_Seas
(3,453 posts)Walleye
(35,667 posts)LizBeth
(10,821 posts)Teasing. I imagine most Politicians do.
anciano
(1,532 posts)There are two liquor stores within five minutes of my house. No problem at all!
(Yes, I'm kidding).
LetMyPeopleVote
(154,470 posts)NO true Texan can sleep soundly while the Texas legis is in session
HubertHeaver
(2,526 posts)They get drunk.
They pass bad legislation.
No problem.
70sEraVet
(4,144 posts)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?