I could never be a Congressman

Very few good and decent people want to be in Congress. It's a challenging job under tremendous stress. Being a Congressional candidate forces a new perspective on life.

But, here's a story about a Congressman who 'made the grade' and got elected to the House of Representatives, Harry "Fray" Redao.

Harry "Fray" over came life within a family with a history of addictive behavior. His 3rd cousin on his Mother's side of the family was addicted to internet porn until finding pictures of his parents online in a Swingers Club ad.

His half sister used make-up daily, unable to leave the house without a hit of Mary Kay.

His paternal Great Grandfather died after years of inhaling the Black Horse, sub-bituminous coal dust. He was deep into it for years despite his family's urges to quit before he died under the crushing weight of his dependency.

Congressman Redao admitted being a life long addiction to Tea in 2012 before being elected to his first term. He was working with the Tea Party in their 12 Step Program to Nullification.

Tuesday, Redao confessed to other addictions. He had been arrested quietly by the DEA for buying under cover cocaine. Redao, seeing this arrest as the opportunity to get help, took the DEA agents to his Washingtonian apartment.

There Redao gave up his stash of White Powder, 12 bottles of Budweiser, and 6 empty boxes of Sue-da-fed, pseudoepiauditine.

The DEA agents were shocked and touched by the confession. Instead of a public arrest and humiliation, the agents quietly gave Redao a misdemeanor citation.

On Tuesday, Redao committed allocution in open court winning a year's probation and time off from Congress.

If only other people knew the secret burdens borne by brave Tea Partiers in Congress, then we all could be proud.

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This story has no connection to reality or any self serving politician currently on leave from Congress for alcoholism, sex addiction, or legislating under the influence (of a lobbyist).