Oh Dewhurst. Next Time Just Take Out An Ad In The New York Times.
David Dewhurst’s nephew’s wife got picked up for shoplifting. That on its own would even have gotten picked up in the local newspaper.
David Dewhurst: Texas State Tool
But when you’re white, privileged, powerful, and a complete jerk, things can get out of control faster than a jackrabbit with six legs.
Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst called the Allen police department to get the woman out of jail, saying such delightfully loaded things such as, “Sergeant, you don’t know me, but every year I’m the No. 1 pick of all the law enforcement agencies in Texas. I’m the No. 1 pick, and I want you to do whatever is the proper thing,”
Dewhurst also asked for a judge’s cellphone number. He did not get it.
Dewhurst is unaccustomed to not getting what he wants.
Of course Democrats thought this was improper.
But it was Dewhurst’s Republican opponent, Dan Patrick, who claimed the devil, a Ouija board, and seven sacrificed virgins were involved.
Patrick, who has announced that he will challenge Dewhurst in next year’s GOP primary, called Dewhurst’s call a “blatant abuse of power.”
“I was saddened and disappointed to hear today’s report that David Dewhurst attempted to use his power and influence to get a family member out of jail,” Patrick said in a statement. “The fact that David Dewhurst believes he and his family are above the law is the height of arrogance and recklessness.”
Patrick, Dude, arrogance and recklessness are in the Republican Bill of Rights so get off your high horse and wipe that poop grin off your face.
And, you can hear the whole call right here and hear the nicest threats you’ve ever heard.
Thanks to everybody for the heads up.
Don’t forget an undying sense of entitlement. Republicans believe they’re entitled to special treatment because …. they’re Republicans. What could be plainer?
1You know Karma is just biding her time until she can take a great big juicy bite out of Dan Patrick’s self-righteous butt!
“keep your words sweet, for one day you will eat them”
Cain’t wait, myownself; we could always entertain ourselves speculating upon the probable nature of the eventual karmic situation, hee hee!
2There’s a hilariously vulgar six-letter word beginning with “a” that has become quite popular lately. I can’t use it here because Mama would probably not be amused, but it perfectly describes the bumbling Dewhursts of the world who go about mismanaging legislative filibusters or their personal and official activities. Let’s just say that Texas has a lieutenant governor who walks around wearing his hindquarters as a sombrero.
3This is Dewhurst’s understanding of the familiar republican mantra “family first” .
4What’s the use of having power if you can’t throw it in someone’s face, especially some poor Sergeant Schmuck just doing his job?
5Senor Sombrero may live to regret his actions, however, as he aspires to grab the governotship.
Aw, what the heck. I’m going to say it anyway. Here’s a bit of doggerel:
“Two little asshats, both in a row.
6Dewhurst in front with Patrick in tow.”
I didn’t hear what the niece was charged with til now. I assumed it was a DUI, but shoplifting?
DD needs to spread his wealth around the family a bit more if they’re shoplifting. That’s much cheaper than facing public scrutiny & handing your opponent ammo before an election.
There’s a song called ‘Banditos’ (aka The World Is Full Of Stupid People) by The Refreshments.
“Well everybody knows that the world is full of stupid people, but I got the pistol so I’ll keep the peso’s. Yea, that seems fair.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZbFh7qlCQ
I guess the songwriter knew a lot of Texas Republicans.
7So,mike from iowa,is led to believe virtually everyone who calls Texas police about a loved one assert they are the number one choice of all law enforcement agencies in Texas? Texans really think highly of themselves. Trying to use a get out of jail free card is what passes for bail bonding now?
8J.J., What would Bubba do if a family member called, asking him to get a spouse or child out of jail, imediately, expecting he would use his influence? This has happened to me, and it is not easy to say no. Perhaps we Democrats might feel a little sympathy for Dewhurst (The world is coming to an end!!), while enjoying the beating he receives from his fellow, mean-spirited, Republican.
9Attorneys can help friends and relatives without throwing their weight around and giving the impression that they are trying to fix something under the table. Lawyers know their way around the block. That’s what they do, it’s their job, man. It can be done without veiled threats and expectations of special treatment.
I am sure that Dewhurst’s sibling called him, all up in the air, upset, and he just did what he’s been doing, and watching Rick Perry do for a zillion years. Repugnican 101… not attorney 101. There is a difference.
Maybe he should watch a few more episodes of Blue Bloods.
10I am so grateful that the Lord made me bottom heavy. Otherwise I would have rolled off the couch this AM when I was watching Good Morning America and they played and showed what Dewhurst said and did! He really gets the latest Head Up His Ass award! He claimed that a small bag of stuff worth a tad over 50 bucks was not scanned by the cashier cuz there was a lot going on and it just slipped by without recognition. A lot going on??? What. Like it was 9/11 again? There is no way Dewhurst can classify this as small potatoes. GMA is national market. When your stooopidity hits GMA, everyone will know it!
11She walked out from the SELF-CHECKOUT LANE without checking through over $50 worth of groceries … sorry, can’t do that unthinkingly. She’s a shoplifter. For $50. And yeah, the Light Guv was threatening Sgt. Maness, who noticed.
12I do believe Dewhurst must have had a few before he made this phone call – he kept mis-remembering his precise relationship to her.
And if I, least cynical of persons, have already wondered if this actually is a family tie and not an association at once closer and less formal … just WHEN is his next election? Stick a fork in him, he’s done.
Why should Dew-fuss consult an attorney? rethugs hate attorneys,especially those that represent the poor,pro-bono.
13Perfect response Juanita. I got nothing to add. Well, he did lose to Ted Senor-Canadia Cruz…. Soon to be just good old Redneck Texass Cruz. CRUZ-PALIN 2016 /snark
14Shoplifting $57 worth of stuff? Any lawyer in their right mind would have told Dewhurst to call a freaking bail bondsmen.
Dewhurst was so concerned about helping this woman get out of spending the night in jail, and now her picture and arrest is on every web site in America. You just can’t make this stuff up.
15Good for the Allen Police Dept.
1) Maness was polite, but gave Dewhurst nothing. He told him to try and start the bail process and said he’d send over the relative for booking at the County.
2) Allen Police Dept released the audio!!! Go Allen Police Dept!!
16TexasLawyer,it just amazes me how hard the Dew works on things that are bound to sink his little canoe, like not figuring time on a clock correctly (Wendy Davis) and intimidating an officer of the law. Wonder what would happen if he were ever offered the chance at honest work?
17@maggie: His wiki says he worked for the CIA. That seems an oxymoron to me. It also says he’s worth an estimated $200 million. As I said, he should have called a bail bondsman.
18maggie-wash your mouth out with soap. Honest work is blasphemy to a right wing nut job. Oh,the horrors.
19Gee, Dewhurst lost another round?
20That Sergeant Maness deserves a medal for the professional way he dealt with that jerk.
21Dumbhurst really did it. Doesn’t he know any attorneys? I’m sure he has used a few in his life time.
22My guess is that Mr. Dewhurst saw no reason to involve an attorney. He probably believed the mere mention of his name would open all the doors of the kingdom and leave the sergeant quaking in his boots. Hah!
23I think he is the Texas State Stool. . . . . . sample.
24Just a soft note of remembrance to Aggieland Liz, Uncle Dave, and Katy from Katy:
Be careful what you wish for. The last time Dewhurst had a Republican opponent, we ended up with Senator Cruz in the Senate.
If I absolutely have to have a Republican represent me, better a stupid one than an evil one.
25TexasLawyer, wikipedia is an animal built by the public at large with what they insist is genuine stuff. CIA? I still have a friend or two over there and you should see their baffled faces when I tell them Dew-dew was a CIA alum.
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