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When President Obama mentioned that he ran into Rep. Boehner at a holiday party last year drinking eggnog, Boehner responded, "I was drinking wine." And when recently asked about attending a "Slurpee summit with the president," Boehner quipped, "How about a glass of merlot?"Yes. Mr. Boehner does drink TOO MUCH! It's quite evident when you: look at his face...slurring of words at times...and constant crying.These are signs of an alcoholic.
His concern should be attempting to try and avoid cirrhosis of the liver. Our concern as Americans should be, his being in a positions to make decisions which will affect all of us. Now that's a scary thing,if he continues to hit the bottle on a very regular basis. It's very germane that someone address this, before something drastic occurs.
The left is riddled with degenerates of every stripe, and, it seems, most wear it proudly. Odd, that when, a liberal/left pundit attacks or slanders a figure on the right, it is sold as truth. However, when disproven or discredited, the liberals retreat to this "it was only a joke" or "relax, it's only entertainment"
That trick is getting pretty transparent.
BrianConway__NY
Don't Drink and legislate!!!
January 07 2011 at 6:41 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyIn regards to the current state of affairs in this country, I ask myself why we all aren't crying? In my opinion if you truly love your country and day after day you hear and view what is going on it's going to make you want to cry. I've done more crying over America in the last several years than ever before in my life. It's hard for me to look at an American flag or hear the Star Spangled Banner without crying. When I watch a parade and see all the American Flags and veterans I cry. Why do I cry? I love this country and I am so afraid for all of us, our children, and our grandchildren. I am so afraid that American will not awaken from this deep sleep...God please bless us all!
December 23 2010 at 7:08 AM Report abuse Permalink -4 rate up rate down ReplyI've honestly heard him slurring his speech numerous times on the House floor, IMO, he's a so-called high functioning practicing alcoholic; &every time I see him I'm aware of it. I'm a retired healthcare professional too & I often worked in -house rehab centers;I did nearly all my continuing education on alcoholism & unfortunately had close family who were/are alcoholics-quite the education;it's like street smarts-you 'know' the territory when you see it.Heaven forbid anything happen to President/Vice-pres & he's in charge.I'm not saying this in a hostile,hateful way-it is somewhat reassuring that the man actually has emotions,however,I believe he needs rehab.He doesn't have to lose his job to get help, he'd be a much improved all over human -being.Actually perfect timing for that!
December 23 2010 at 1:33 AM Report abuse Permalink +10 rate up rate down ReplyWhat's really interesting is he seems to shed most of his tears for those he brings the most pain to. He can't visit schools because he's so worried about the kids, but he doesn't worry when he's cutting funding for education, head start, health insurance, or when he's carrying water for Big Tobacco. He crys when he talks about soldiers, but he didn't have any problem backing Bush on his manufactured Iraq war. He has no problem sending hundreds of millions of dollars out of the country to Iraq, but doesn't want money circulating in our economy by supporting economic stumulus for Americans. He's willing to hold the middle class and 9/11 first responders hostage in order to get taxcuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Maybe he's crying because he realizes just what kind of man he's become that he has sold his soul to get where he's at.
My Husband cried at our wedding and at the births of our children...he cried at the death of his parents and friends..he retired after 26 years in the Marine Corps...are you telling me he isn't a man???
December 22 2010 at 6:23 PM Report abuse Permalink -2 rate up rate down ReplyThat's totally different! Any normal man would cry over those events. Boehner cries over his own "story", which I find disgraceful.
December 25 2010 at 2:43 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIf he is an alcoholic then he needs help. This behavior display can be used as a "weapon" to get people either to be sympathetic or like now to question a mental status of a politician. Either way there are concerns. I have never seen a poltician cry and carry on like this. Something is wrong in this guys head and he needs help.
December 22 2010 at 4:14 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyI think that John Boehner and what he represents is a menace to this country. However, this article which strings together the most wispy of facts and seeks to weave them into an article of substance is foolish beyond belief. The only thing missing was an attempt to tie his strange orange color to overconsumption of Harvey Wallbangers. Come to think of it, perhaps the fact the color has diminished greatly in the last few months is strong evidence that he is in treatment and on the road to recovery.
The oft-repeated lie may become the truth in people's minds but I thought that was best left to FOX News.
The rigors of the campaign and politics has run John down like it would any of us........get some rest John.........
December 21 2010 at 6:12 AM Report abuse Permalink -4 rate up rate down ReplyFollow Politics Daily
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