According to Texas House rules, one lawmaker can’t vote on behalf of another. However, it is a practice as old as legend.
Several months ago, an Austin news station reported on the practice, and the story has spread like wildfire on YouTube. The vid was even posted on the PinkDome blog. The Austin American-Statesman wrote about it today.
Let’s see if citizen journalism can stir up some change. Watch the video below and tell me this isn’t outrageous!
Michael gestured toward a pregnant woman during a holiday party, “Can you imagine being pregnant and not being able to drink for nine months?”
I looked down at my drink and then at the pregnant woman. “Oh, hell no,” I resolved. “Now that’s a case for abor–” I stopped myself and fixed my eyes on her glass of orange juice.
“Just give me a wire hanger and a bottle of whiskey!”
Nick, Squirrel’s friend and colleague, has been visiting from Oxford this week to collaborate on a project.
Lil‘ Rob, Squirrel, and I took Nick to DC’s newest gay club, Town. Throughout the night I found myself frequently translating Squirrel’s squeaks and squawks for Nick. I had been doubting my translation skills lately, so this was a boon to my confidence.
On Sunday, I met Nick and Squirrel at Polly’s Cafe before going out for an afternoon of shopping down 14th Street.
The boys were discussing a movie I hadn’t seen so I was only partially listening when Nick commented on the score.
Squirrel slightly furrowed his eyebrows and vaguely smiled, nodding. Take note: This is a sure non-verbal cue that he has no idea what you just said.
I leaned toward Squirrel and enunciated, “He thinks the music was really good in the movie.”
“Oh, I thought he was watching a game behind me or something!”
I’m more multilingual than I realized. In addition to English and Spanish, I also understand hungover-British and squirrel.
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Apparently the Brits write about as clearly as they speak. I found these notes on my desk this morning.
I think it reads:
Dave,
I stole one of your chewing gums
Please forgive me for the transgression
Take care old bean
Nick
Following his name is a scribble that leads me to believe he fell victim to foul play or had a stroke.
