A Texas legislator, his joint and his privileges
Jun 4th 2013, 5:46 pm
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A Texas legislator, his joint and his privileges
While speaking during the Texas legislative session, representative Tom Alvin (R) Altruria, dropped something unexpected on the House floor. Upon picking up the item, cameras caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a marijuana cigarette.
http://tribuneherald.net/2013/06/03/...king-on-floor/
http://tribuneherald.net/2013/06/03/...king-on-floor/
Jun 4th 2013, 5:51 pm
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I like this excerpt.
Rep. Alvin spoke in opposition to the bill stating “marijuana is a deadly and dangerous drug. It ruins people’s lives and is so addictive that people can become hooked on it just by touching it. We have to keep in mind that allowing any steps towards its legalization will ensure that children have access to this drug. Only by keeping it illegal and imposing tough sentences can we continue to ensure that this plant is no longer consumed by people who should not have it.”
Rep. Alvin spoke in opposition to the bill stating “marijuana is a deadly and dangerous drug. It ruins people’s lives and is so addictive that people can become hooked on it just by touching it. We have to keep in mind that allowing any steps towards its legalization will ensure that children have access to this drug. Only by keeping it illegal and imposing tough sentences can we continue to ensure that this plant is no longer consumed by people who should not have it.”
Jun 4th 2013, 7:10 pm
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Stranger things have happened on the floor of the Texas state legislature.
Molly Ivins would have loved this ...
Molly Ivins would have loved this ...
Jun 4th 2013, 9:03 pm
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It ruins people’s lives and is so addictive that people can become hooked on it just by touching it. We have to keep in mind that allowing any steps towards its legalization will ensure that children have access to this drug. Only by keeping it illegal and imposing tough sentences can we continue to ensure that this plant is no longer consumed by people who should not have it.”
I'd love to know the full context of this quote:
“Well obviously state legislators enjoy special privileges that other people do not”
Jun 4th 2013, 9:06 pm
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Scrap that, apparently it's a satirical website, not proper news.
We can all stand down our outrage.
Tribune Herald is for satirical purposes only.
Jun 4th 2013, 9:19 pm
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However it looked more legitimate than the Daily Mail or the NY post.
Unfortunately FOX can't use this as a source since it is criticizes the right.
Jun 4th 2013, 10:07 pm
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Damn, it didn't look bad. I'll have to check next time. Pity, it was a good story to get upset about.
Jun 5th 2013, 2:22 am
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So the other headlines on the site looked legit?!
- Houston Astros sign little league pitcher, may promote him to majors this season
- Child smokes K2, eats dolls face
- Congressman: “People should donate more if they want results”
- Tim Tebow declared worse than all third-string NFL quarterbacks
- Houston Astros sign little league pitcher, may promote him to majors this season
- Child smokes K2, eats dolls face
- Congressman: “People should donate more if they want results”
- Tim Tebow declared worse than all third-string NFL quarterbacks
Jun 5th 2013, 2:25 am
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So the other headlines on the site looked legit?!
- Houston Astros sign little league pitcher, may promote him to majors this season
- Child smokes K2, eats dolls face
- Congressman: “People should donate more if they want results”
- Tim Tebow declared worse than all third-string NFL quarterbacks
- Houston Astros sign little league pitcher, may promote him to majors this season
- Child smokes K2, eats dolls face
- Congressman: “People should donate more if they want results”
- Tim Tebow declared worse than all third-string NFL quarterbacks
