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Rhiannon12866

(225,533 posts) Sun Dec 8, 2024, 03:55 AM Dec 8

What to make of Pete Hegseth's promise to stay sober - MSNBC Reports

Pete Hegseth is telling senators he’s stopped drinking and won’t drink if confirmed as Defense Secretary. Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck speak with Yamiche Alcindor on Alex Witt Reports to discuss why he made this promise. - Aired on 12/07/2024.

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What to make of Pete Hegseth's promise to stay sober - MSNBC Reports (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 OP

So he denies Just Jerome Dec 8 #1

And it's not that easy to just "quit" - if he was drinking that much he'll experience withdrawal and should be hospitalized Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 #2

I can't count Just Jerome Dec 8 #3

I've seen it, too. I've been in AA for 16 years. Rhiannon12866 Dec 8 #4

Yes, but in his case, hospitalized and wrapped in a strait jacket and muzzled. joshdawg Dec 8 #5

If he suddenly stops drinking he could die. Irish_Dem Dec 8 #6

OK, I will buy it, IF... CapnSteve Dec 8 #7

Just Jerome

(124 posts)

1. So he denies

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 04:26 AM

Dec 8

having a drinking problem, but vows to quit if he gets the job.

Wait...what?

Rhiannon12866

(225,533 posts)

2. And it's not that easy to just "quit" - if he was drinking that much he'll experience withdrawal and should be hospitalized

Reply to Just Jerome (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 04:29 AM

Dec 8

Just Jerome

(124 posts)

3. I can't count

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 04:38 AM

Dec 8

the "quits" I've seen from family, friends, coworkers.
Sad.
Scary.
Welcome to our brave new world. Though not so new; its been a long road.

Rhiannon12866

(225,533 posts)

4. I've seen it, too. I've been in AA for 16 years.

Reply to Just Jerome (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 04:46 AM

Dec 8

And not everybody makes it.

joshdawg

(2,727 posts)

5. Yes, but in his case, hospitalized and wrapped in a strait jacket and muzzled.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 06:15 AM

Dec 8

He's a menace to society!
And the worst menace, the orange anus, loves him. Go figure.

Irish_Dem

(60,651 posts)

6. If he suddenly stops drinking he could die.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 06:57 AM

Dec 8

Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous.
Especially if he binge drinks right before he stops drinking.

He needs to enter a detox program where he is medically supervised.
And he needs to enter a rehab program to help him keep sober.

He also needs extensive therapy to help him understand why he rapes women
and treats women with such disrespect and hatred.

CapnSteve

(273 posts)

7. OK, I will buy it, IF...

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 01:42 PM

Dec 8

1) He admits he is an alcoholic.
2) He gets a sponsor in AA, starts attending meetings, and works the 12-step program.

This is not something you get cured from. I am an addict (sister program to AA) and I will always be. Thankfully, I am an addict in recovery and sober for nine years.

I had a sponsee in AA that could never accept that he would be an alcoholic for life. He died before he could accept it.

This is very serious stuff Pete.

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