Posted on 05/05/2006 5:30:49 AM PDT by LibertyLee
So what REALLY happened? Did he leave Congress, head right over to the H & D and drink til he SUDDENLY was possessed with the idea that he had to go back to vote?
Regardless of how stupid the excuse of voting at 3 am..he really WAS on his way to Congress. So- was he SO out of touch that he thought he really DID have to vote? Why in the WORLD was he going to Congress at that hour?
He use that voting line because of this
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1627257/posts?page=145#145
To: Mo1; mikeybaby
US Constitution, Article 1, Section 6. He cannot be detained or even questioned if he is on his way to or from a debate in the Congress.
145 posted on 05/05/2006 11:01:57 AM EDT by bondjamesbond
Understood. My question is about his actual state of mind. He was on his way to Congress at 3 AM. Why?
The Judge said (and I do believe this is right) that according to a Supreme Court ruling, the House must assert the Member's right with an official letter from the Speaker's office that the Congressman was on official business.
For DUmocrats, criminal activity is a badge of honor.
The bar is a block from the Capital Building
IMO .. he thought it was easier to go there (his office) and sleep it off then to chance it to drive home .. which I am guessing is further away from the Capital Building
Remember .. he didn't slow down .. he almost ran a cop/security guy over .. hit a concrete barrier and cracked his windshield
Kennedy family calling card.
Well duhh on me:) That makes sense. I'll go back to to office- sleep it off and grab a cup of coffee here in the morning.
The man needs treatment.
Maybe they can get Dan and his crew to manufacture some news that shows it was Karl Rove who ran poor Patches off the road.
I'm also guessing this isn't the first time he's done that
Just the first time he almost ran over a cop
"I hope you are fine and are ready for a great weekend."
Hope your weekend is great, too, Lee! Just jealous that it will start sooner than mine!! ;>)
Here's something funny from the DUmpster:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2225082
Yes, but look it at this way...it ends before yours too...As a 20 year Left Coaster, how LATE things happen here (football games, baseball games, Congressional debates) is STILL disconcerting after 10 months. But at least my WIFE WILL BE HOME! YES!
Good points! We on the other hand have trouble getting home early enough for Presidential speeches and such! Were you North or South here on the left coast?
Glad to hear Mrs LL will be home tonight! No more frozen or fast food For you! Say hi to her from us! ;>)
I was 2 years in the Bay Area and 18 years near Seattle...Because I worked from home, I knew that unless Congress was pulling an all-nighter, my liberties were generally safe after 8 p.m. Pacific. Here on the East Coast I can't stay up to keep my eye on them. My wife returns Sunday from a month in Thailand!..finally!!! I will...
LOL! Get your sleep.....I'll keep an eye on Congress for you, and will ping you if it appears they are up to no good!! ;>)
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