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Rhiannon12866

(224,300 posts) Sun Dec 8, 2024, 03:55 AM Dec 8

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What to make of Pete Hegseth's promise to stay sober - MSNBC Reports [View all]

Pete Hegseth is telling senators he’s stopped drinking and won’t drink if confirmed as Defense Secretary. Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck speak with Yamiche Alcindor on Alex Witt Reports to discuss why he made this promise. - Aired on 12/07/2024.

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What to make of Pete Hegseth's promise to stay sober - MSNBC Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 OP

So he denies Just Jerome Dec 8 #1

And it's not that easy to just "quit" - if he was drinking that much he'll experience withdrawal and should be hospitalized Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 #2

I can't count Just Jerome Dec 8 #3

I've seen it, too. I've been in AA for 16 years. Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 #4

Yes, but in his case, hospitalized and wrapped in a strait jacket and muzzled. joshdawg Dec 8 #5

If he suddenly stops drinking he could die. Irish_Dem Dec 8 #6

OK, I will buy it, IF... CapnSteve Dec 8 #7

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