Wisconsin lawmaker to enter St. Cloud rehab clinic

A Wisconsin lawmaker arrested three times for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in 10 months plans expects to enter a Minnesota clinic this week.

[Skippy]

This turd is pathetic and drunk with power as well.

[Ms J]

He should be in jail !!! That is where they would send you or me.

[Slim Shady]

Come on
rehab is for quiters

[MN Observer]

Skippy wrote:

This turd is pathetic and drunk with power as well.

Being an addict doesn't necessarily make one a 'turd'. Give him a break, he's finally doing something about it. How do you know he is 'drunk with power'?

[Pete Wendell]

MN Observer wrote:

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Being an addict doesn't necessarily make one a 'turd'. Give him a break, he's finally doing something about it. How do you know he is 'drunk with power'?

Yeah. Give him a break...for his 3 DWI in 10 months...and his fifth of his life. Seen the video? This PoS is lucky he hasn't killed someone.

Of course he's drunk with power. Anyone that wasn't would resign their position as lawmaker.

[MN Observer]

Pete Wendell wrote:

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Yeah. Give him a break...for his 3 DWI in 10 months...and his fifth of his life. Seen the video? This PoS is lucky he hasn't killed someone.
Of course he's drunk with power. Anyone that wasn't would resign their position as lawmaker.

I'm not condoning his actions other than getting treatment. The story just didn't provide enough information to draw the conclusions the both of you have done. It didn't even mention the first two DWIs. From what I read, he's got a problem and he's doing something about it. What's your problem with that?

[Pete Wendell]

So this story didn't, but knowing the facts about his previous arrests, leads me to my conclusion that he's a dope of the highest order. He was HAMMERED when caught, seen the video yet?

He's "doing something about it" to save his job. Why not get help after the first, second or third incident? Forgive me for questioning his sincerity. He won't quit his job to seek the help he obviously needs.

[MN Observer]

Pete Wendell wrote:

So this story didn't, but knowing the facts about his previous arrests, leads me to my conclusion that he's a dope of the highest order. He was HAMMERED when caught, seen the video yet?
He's "doing something about it" to save his job. Why not get help after the first, second or third incident? Forgive me for questioning his sincerity. He won't quit his job to seek the help he obviously needs.

The assembly is not in session. He doesn't have to legally quit his job. He is seeking help. If you live in his district, don't vote for him if that is your wish.

[Pete Wendell]

The WI Legislature is in session, hence the introduction of expulsion resolution and the formation of Wood's expulsion committee.

A lawmaker who chronically breaks the law, and won't resign. Just goes to show you Jeff Woods' sense of right and wrong.

[MN Observer]

Pete Wendell wrote:

The WI Legislature is in session, hence the introduction of expulsion resolution and the formation of Wood's expulsion committee.
A lawmaker who chronically breaks the law, and won't resign. Just goes to show you Jeff Woods' sense of right and wrong.

Actually, they are not in session yet.

[Pete Wendell]

They are there working. Well, not the drunks apparently.

http://www.legis.state.wi.us/leginfo/session....

"October 20 to Nov. 5, 2009 (Tu &#8722; Th) Floorperiod"

Floor Period
- The time during which legislators formally debate proposals in the Assembly and Senate Chambers, which can range from a week to several months.