Texas GOP nixes Willie Nelson honor: He smokes & likes Democrats

[Bluebear]

AUSTIN, Texas - Singer Willie Nelson's name is off the road again.
A state legislator had proposed naming a 49-mile stretch of Texas Highway 130 being built around Austin in Nelson's honor.

But two Republican senators, Steve Odgen of Bryan and Jeff Wentworth of San Antonio, said they didn't want Nelson's name on the road that crosses their districts, citing the musician's fondness for drinking and smoking, and active campaigning for Democratic candidates.

"It's frustrating, and sad in a way, but at this point, there is no reason to make this an unpleasant experience for anyone, especially Willie, so I'll take no further action on the bill," Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, an Austin Democrat and the bill's author, said Wednesday.

Barrientos said he wanted to honor Nelson, "who has been responsible for so much good music and so many good works."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050429/ap_en_mu/people_nelson

[Gothmog]

1. This is just wrong

Partisanship is going way too far here. Willie is a state treasure and should be honored.

If Kinky wins the governorship, this will be addressed.

[Abelman]

2. I can't think of any REPUBs

that don't drink or smoke. Gosh, I can't think of a single one!
:sarcasm:

Also, Willie Nelson is awesome. These two are douches.

[yorgatron]

4. this will bite them in the ass.

you don't mess with texas,and if you're in texas,you don't mess with willie.

[Fleshdancer]

3. who cares if he raises $$ for American farmers...he's an evil DEMOCRAT

Assholes. If you live in TX and hate Willy, then you're not a Texan. It really is that simple.

[mopaul]

5. willie is so above all such bullshit,

and high and happy. name a hiway after me? who gives a fuck?

fuck em', willie rocks.

[Solly Mack]

6. what utter twits

[ET Awful]

7. I guess he's gonna have to rewrite that tune about Luckenbach

Texas eh?

[bushisanidiot]

8. More bad press for repukes. Very good... Rove is sweating a lot

lately.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[daleo]

9. Maybe Blue Rock Montana might appreciate Willie properly. n/t

Although that's another ...ahmem... state.

[Bluerthanblue]

10. 'what ever happened to peace on earth' is still choking them...

... and he has the audicaty to take responsibility for his actions- that doesn't not evade them, or excuse them-

He's one of a kind- kind and caring,- humble and famous

[EC]

11. How petty can you get?

Maybe someone should remind them of all the alcoholic "great men" of Texas they do have roads named after already and request renaming them...

[Bluebear]

14. Drinking and smoking is only OK for the First Couple

Maybe they can call it "Halliburton Highway"

[FreedomAngel82]

12. Ugh

Fucking asses. Why don't they put politics aside and nominate Nelson? He's a brilliant singer/songwriter and deserves it. Fucking assholes.

[Midnight Rambler]

13. What is this world coming to...

When TEXANS don't want to honor Willie Nelson? What the hell is wrong with these people? He's one of the few reasons I still have faith in this state.

Willie '08

[Jesus Saves]

15. I love it when rethugs pull this kinds of sh*t

They show their true natures. The rethugs are behaving like petulant toddlers, just begging to be permanently put back into a minority status. I can't wait. It's fun to watch. They are imploding right in front of our eyes.

[Bluebear]

16. night shift kick

[Zomby Woof]

17. I love Willie

Stupid as the repukes are being here, it's just the name of a highway, and I am sure Willie doesn't give a shit. He'll probably just light up another bowl and pick up his ol' guitar. :smoke:

[bling bling]

18. They should be called Republikindergardeners.

How embarassing for Americans that this is our leadership.

[brettdale]

19. How can you not love Willie Nelson!

Thats sad, Willie is the man!

[nonconformist]

20. I suspect this will bite them on the ass.

At least I hope it will.

Willie is awesome!