Posted on 11/26/2020 2:30:34 PM PST by Kaslin
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (D) released an apology after being caught violating his own plea of staying home for this year's Thanksgiving. Thirty minutes after his account tweeted for people to not travel due to COVID-19, he was on a plane to leave Denver.
"Pass the potatoes, not COVID. Stay home as much as you can, especially if you're sick. Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners. Avoid travel, if you can," Hancock tweeted before boarding his flight to be with his family.
Pass the potatoes, not COVID.???Stay home as much as you can, especially if you're sick. ??Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners. ?Avoid travel, if you can. ??Order your holiday meal from a local eatery. ??Shop online with a small business for #BlackFriday. pic.twitter.com/acQpWs2Ism — Michael B. Hancock ?? (@MayorHancock) November 25, 2020
The backlash to his hypocrisy when the news broke was swift and unrelenting. A few hours later he released a statement asking his constituents to "forgive decisions that are borne of my heart and not my head."
Hancock explained he thought it would be safer for himself to travel to meet up with his wife and daughter instead of having the two of them travel to Denver.
I fully acknowledge that I have urged everyone to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. I have shared how my family cancelled our plans for our traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration. (1/5) — Michael B. Hancock ?? (@MayorHancock) November 25, 2020
I recognize that my decision has disappointed many who believe it would have been better to spend Thanksgiving alone. As a public official, whose conduct is rightly scrutinized for the message it sends to others... (3/5) — Michael B. Hancock ?? (@MayorHancock) November 25, 2020
I made my decision as a husband and father, and for those who are angry and disappointed, I humbly ask you to forgive decisions that are borne of my heart and not my head. (5/5) — Michael B. Hancock ?? (@MayorHancock) November 25, 2020
Can we pass a law to let people drag out these assholes and hang them ?
Would be more sincere it he’s just said he was set up.
But...going to Mississippi?
Just got home and the turkey was 22 pounds! Home of the Brave!
Gulf beach? Casinos?
Too much of this “Do as I say, not as I do” with these low life democrats.
Rules are for you smelly peasants - not for politicians, the wealthy or celebrities.
why did he have to travel to be with his wife and daughter in the first place? Where were they at?
Every Casino except the Ameristar in Vicksburg has slots tighter than a nun’s....uhhhh....personal morals.
[Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (D) released an apology after being caught violating his own plea of staying home for this year’s Thanksgiving. Thirty minutes after his account tweeted for people to not travel due to COVID-19, he was on a plane to leave Denver.]
That’s weird. He’s a Democrat. They’re the best politicians, don’tcha know.
Why not just Skype Thanksgiving with them like you see m to want everyone else to do instead of burning all thosee fossil fuels?
Lead by example not hypocrisy
Rat mentality
It would be pretty ironic now if he comes down with the virus.
Is he GAY???
Not surprising that the Communist to totalitarian who would want us do not know they were breaking their own rules. I think personally we need to change the letter in the designation of the Democrats to a capital C for communists. (C)
These political a**holes do nothing but laugh at the rest of us...and sometimes not even behind closed doors!
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