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freshwest

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Sun Sep 29, 2013, 10:21 PM Sep 2013

House Republicans stank of booze and seen drinking during late-night debates [View all]

September 29, 2013
By Anomaly



House Republicans reeked of alcohol as they walked off the floor according to press members who were there. This took place during late-night debates while they inched the country closer to the looming government shutdown. The Daily Mail reports, “Members of the political press corps made the claims from Capitol Hill on Saturday night. Politico…

House Republicans reeked of alcohol as they walked off the floor according to press members who were there. This took place during late-night debates while they inched the country closer to the looming government shutdown.

The Daily Mail reports, “Members of the political press corps made the claims from Capitol Hill on Saturday night. Politico reporter Ginger Gibson tweeted: ‘I’m not over exaggerating when I say I can smell the booze wafting from members as they walk off the floor.’







What this means, they were getting shitfaced drunk while we were all biting our nails and scrounging through the Internet in an effort to find out how a government shutdown would affect us and others.


Much more at the links:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2437272/Congress-members-seen-drinking-late-night-debate-brakes-Obamacare.html

http://freakoutnation.com/2013/09/29/house-republicans-stank-of-booze-and-seen-drinking-during-late-night-debates/

We can argue the reports, but it fits the pattern. They want the government gone for the sake of their masters. They are dismissive of Americans and irresponsible.

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Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #1
Thank you. freshwest Sep 2013 #9
Well at least they weren't smoking THC warrant46 Sep 2013 #26
People who are high are generally a bit more thoughtful and conscientious Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #44
How delightful that they see ruining the country and the lives of millions of it's citizens Marie Marie Sep 2013 #2
That is exactly what I think of their behavior. Yuiyoshida posted an image on another good thread: freshwest Sep 2013 #4
Exactly. nt awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #34
Thank you freshwest.. so glad you did a thread on this Cha Sep 2013 #3
TY. Remember in November! In 2014 and 2016! freshwest Sep 2013 #6
Don't get Mad.. Remember in November 2014 and 2016!! Cha Sep 2013 #11
They're going to register people to vote? Great idea. One of these days - everyone will vote! freshwest Sep 2013 #12
Yes, it's part of the deal.. could be a huge reason Cha Sep 2013 #14
No kidding! And why they want it delayed for a year to give them the win in 2014! freshwest Sep 2013 #15
Thanks for the link and the thread, fresh.. will Cha Sep 2013 #16
KnR Hekate Sep 2013 #5
I know. Heartbreaking to see such evil in high places, Hekate. freshwest Sep 2013 #7
Oh it fits the pattern alright! sheshe2 Sep 2013 #8
Righteous Rant! And the link took me just where I needed to go! freshwest Sep 2013 #13
Thank you, It felt good! sheshe2 Sep 2013 #21
Classic art is always acceptable. Thank you. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #36
Thanks Irish! sheshe2 Sep 2013 #37
Pigs have no self respect. Rex Sep 2013 #10
I wonder if Boehner passed out smokes too. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #17
We need to piss-test our Congress Critters, to screen for booze & illicit substances nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #18
They are the ones who want PatSeg Sep 2013 #19
yep. at least until they stop acting like domestic terrorists. nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #20
K&R michigandem58 Sep 2013 #22
So Republicans are now acting like Shankapotomus Sep 2013 #23
I wish they would name names. n/t Tanuki Sep 2013 #24
Most of us would get fired on the spot for drinking alcohol at work. nt Zorra Sep 2013 #25
+1000 I can't think of a single job where drinking is allowed SomethingFishy Sep 2013 #38
Were going to have to demmand breathalyzers... Historic NY Sep 2013 #27
so they turned the people`s house into their fucking frat house.... madrchsod Sep 2013 #28
No doubt tax payers bought the booze. nt Barack_America Sep 2013 #29
If I were going to do a Thelma-and-Louise, I'd probably have a drink first too. truebluegreen Sep 2013 #30
We need to give them random drug and alcohol tests. Then fire them on the spot! B Calm Sep 2013 #31
ALL of Us would be fired instantly for drinking on the job........ joanbarnes Sep 2013 #32
Maybe GOP should bring back Prohibition bucolic_frolic Sep 2013 #33
I think if I faced their awful approaching fate, I'd drink too! Like a fish! IrishAyes Sep 2013 #35
Needed to be said, thanks, IA. freshwest Sep 2013 #43
I am for massive alcohol intake on all Republicans. They have to be extremely intoxicated Old Navy Sep 2013 #39
I would have figured the reek of breath mints and sulfur. kairos12 Sep 2013 #40
We definately know who one of them was Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2013 #41
If you were so self-loathing wouldn't you need something to numb the pain? YOHABLO Sep 2013 #42
stupid irresponsible fuckers gopiscrap Sep 2013 #45
It's a frat house beaten by the ugly stick. merrily Oct 2013 #46
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