OLYMPIA, WA – So, apparently, Washington State House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon decided that the best way to tackle the state budget was with a little liquid courage. Turns out, 'liquid courage' can turn into 'slurred speech' real quick. Fitzgibbon admitted to showing up to a House Appropriations Committee meeting, where they were discussing the state's operating budget (aka, how they're gonna spend all your money), after having a few drinks. Because, you know, responsible governance.

Fitzgibbon, in a statement to 'The Jason Rantz Show' (bless their souls for keeping these clowns in check), called it a 'serious mistake.' Yeah, no kidding, Joe. Imagine showing up to your job half-lit. You'd be fired faster than you can say 'budget deficit.' But hey, different rules for the ruling class, right?

During the hearing, Fitzgibbon apparently slurred his way through some remarks about the budget. He said something about 'the people we are working to represent' and how they 'don't always have a voice.' Maybe that's because they're too busy working their butts off to pay the taxes that fund Fitzgibbon's pre-meeting happy hour. Just a thought.

Apparently, Fitzgibbon also said that being impaired 'was harmful to my work and to my co-workers' and also embarrassing. The last part, the embarrassment, seems to be the thing he's most regretful about. I mean, no one cares about the people affected, it's all about how he's perceived.

State House Speaker Laurie Kinkins (another Dem, shocker) said that Fitzgibbon 'acknowledged that behavior is unacceptable and has apologized.' Well, that settles it then. Apology accepted! No need for any actual consequences, right? I mean, what's a little drunk governing between friends?

This whole thing is just peak modern politics. Politicians making decisions that affect millions while possibly not being in their right mind. What could go wrong? It is a reminder that these people are often just as flawed and prone to bad decisions as anyone else. The only difference is they are making decisions for us all.