The Guardian for the absolute win in reporting Paul Rand’s son’s apology for drunken antisemitic and homophobic rant. 1/
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![Republican senator Rand Paul's son William
apologized on Wednesday for a drunken tirade at a bar
in Washington DC, in which he reportedly told a
Republican congressman he "hates Jews and hates
gays".
"Last night, I had too much to drink and said some
things that don't represent who I really am. I'm sorry
and today I am seeking help for my drinking problem,"
William Paul posted on social media under the handle
TastyBrew1776. [Note the identification of William Paul’s social media handle.]](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/570/880/899/765/674/original/1b7277ef6950fe09.jpeg)
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@heidilifeldman alcoholism causes antisemitism? This doesn’t seem like the first step to taking responsibility 🙃
The full conversation is replete with so many conspiracy theories.
alcohol and drugs don't make you a racist/bigot/misogynist
alcohol and drugs REVEAL you are a racist/bigot/misogynist
@heidilifeldman
Dear Paul Rand's Son,
In vino veritas, asshole.
Sincerely,
Sadie
I got too drunk and accidentally revealed the true bigot that I am. Since I know you will forget and love performative contrition, I am soooooo sorry. I will never do it again. Pinky promise. Vote for my dad.
A free interpretation based on opinions.
"huh, lemme google something re- yep, that's a thing."
@heidilifeldman
Guess who just had an in real time look at who he really is.
Spin: “Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don't represent who I really am.”
Truth: "Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that represent who I really am.”
@heidilifeldman Mel Gibson copycat, comrade?
@heidilifeldman there is a future Senator in the making...
@heidilifeldman Well, I see the turd doesn't fall far from the cow.
That's me being folksy.
@heidilifeldman as we say over here: drunks and small children don’t lie. This is exactly what he is and what he thinks. Unfiltered.
@heidilifeldman "I was drunk" is a bullshit excuse.
@heidilifeldman "“Last night, I had too much to drink and said some things that don’t represent who I really am. I’m sorry and today I am seeking help for my drinking problem,” William Paul posted on social media under the handle TastyBrew1776."
I have a hard time believing people using the excuse of "I was drunk," or "it was the Ambien talking."
Original eyewitness report of the tirade at https://www.notus.org/congress/william-paul-mike-lawler-confrontation-antisemitism
I was able to read entire piece using “reader view” in my browser. 3/
Meanwhile, over on bluesky a great post from Lawler’s Democratic challenger. (Lawler is the Republican congressman William Paul ranted at). 4/4
