Congressman Pete Sessions'(R-TX) Streaking Stunt {from 1974} Exposed

Drudge Report ^ | 10-12-04 | Not given

[Theodore R.]

Old school days long gone, but not forgotten: Congressman's streaking stunt exposed

DALLAS The gloves have come off in a tight election race between two Texas congressmen -- and every other article of clothing appears to be fair game as well.

Democrats are circulating old newspaper clippings of a 1974 college streaking stunt staged by hundreds of students at what was then called Southwest Texas State University.

One of the participants was an 18-year-old freshman named Pete Sessions -- who grew up to become a conservative Republican congressman.

A Sessions spokesman says the congressman's "old school days are long gone" and that he recognizes the streaking stunt was "an immature action."

But the campaign of Democrat Representative Martin Frost is holding his rival's bare body to the fire, saying he "exposed himself to children and strangers."

The two incumbents are battling each other in a new Republican-leaning district in the Dallas area. Frost, Texas' senior congressman, had his district redrawn by Republicans last year.

Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

[Angry Enough]

Actually, I kinda miss streaking. It was a great reminder we all take ourselves too seriously.

Say, maybe somebody will streak the debate tomorrow night.....

[Dat Mon]

This from the party that sees nothing wrong with the Mothers of Perpetual Indulgence...some perverted gay men flashing their anatomy in gay pride parades..dressed as hooker nuns.

[SoDak]

I know people in college who did it on a dare. You must remember, people who are 19 or 20 aren't firing on all cylinders.

[deport]

The Streak...... Ray Stevens

SPOKEN
"Hello, ev'ryone
This is your Action News reporter
With all the news that is news
Across the nation on the scene at the supermarket
There seems to have been some disturbance here
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened

SPOKEN
Yeah, I did
I's standin' over there by the tomaters
And here he comes-runnin' through the pole beans
Through the fruits 'n' vegetables
Nekked as a jaybird
'N' I hollered over t'Ethel
I said "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL"
'N' it's too late
She'd already been INcensed

(Here he comes)
Looka dat, looka dat
(There he goes)
Looka dat, looka dat
(And he ain't wearin' no clothes)

Whoa, yes, they call him The Streak
["zipppp" kazoo sound]
(Looka dat, looka dat)
Fastest thing on two feet
Looka dat, looka dat
He's just as proud as he can be of his anatomy
He gun give us a peek
Oh, yes they call him The Streak
["zipppp" kazoo sound]
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He likes to show off his physique
(Looka dat, looka dat)
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' a-round invitin' public critique
["zipppp" kazoo sound]

SPOKEN
This is your Action News reporter once again
And we're here at the gas station
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened

SPOKEN
Yeah, I did
I's just in here gettin' my tawres checked
'N' he just appeared outta the back
Come streakin' around the grease rack there
Didn't have nuthin on but a smile
I looked at her and Ethel was gettin' 'er a cold drink
I hollered "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!"
But it's too late-she'd already been MOONED
Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers

(He ain't crude)
(Looka dat, looka dat)
(He ain't rude)
(Looka dat, looka dat)
(He's just in the mood to run in the nude)

Whoa, yes they call him The Streak
["zipppp" kazoo sound]
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He likes to turn other cheek
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He's always makin' the news
Wearin' just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique
["zipppp" kazoo sound]

[Sound of wire-service telegraphy]

SPOKEN
Once again, your Action News reporter
In the booth at the gym
Covering the disturbance at the basketball playoff
Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened

SPOKEN
Yeah, I did. Halftime, I's just goin' down there
To get Ethel a snow cone
Here he come right outta the cheap seats, dribblin'
Right down the middle of the floor
Didn't have on nothin' but his Keds
Made a hook shot and got out through the concession stand
I hollered up at Ethel
I said "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL"
Too late
She'd already gotten a free shot
Grandstand
Right there in front of the home team

Whoa, yes they call him The Streak
["zipppp" kazoo sound]

CLOSING
Not totally decipherable
because 3 things are going on at once
Ray is singing a verse
And the backup singers are doing (Looka dat, looka dat)
While Ray, on an overlaid track is speaking
[Fastest thing on two feet]
"Ethel, Is that you Ethel
[He's just as proud as he can be]
What do [of his anatomy] you think you're doin
[He gonna give us a peek]
You get your clothes on"
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak
["zipppp" kazoo sound]
"Ethel, where you goin'
[He likes to show off his physique]
Ethel, you shameless hussy"
[If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' a-round
Invitin' public critique]
Say it isn't SO, Ethel

[DTogo]

He was trying to encourage the legalization of public nude Yoga, which has come to pass in 2004 San Francisco. What a forward thinking guy!

[FreeKeys]

Really? If the stunt didn't result in his collaborating with the Communists, or cause the increased internment and torture of POWs, then I really don't give a rat's ass, do you?

[Wneighbor]

Martin Frost is simply not an informed person.

Hah! I've been waiting for months to say that! He said that about me on the radio about a year and a half ago. :-)

This so reminds me of that disclosure of Bush's DWI in 2000. A youthful indiscretion being brought out at this time just to win an election.

Pete Sessions and Martin Frost have both shown what their character is by their voting records in congress. Martin Frost is just a liberal con-artist. I don't live in their district but it's close enough that I know enough about each of them. Pete Sessions has proven his character by his service to his constituency. I can forgive a youthful error based on the years since.

Personally, I know I could never run for political office because I have way too many of those wrong choices in my past. But, I will say that none of that keeps me from being a staunch conservative now. Not all of us can have squeaky clean backgrounds, but that doesn't *always* make us bad folks.

[texjan]

I'm SHOCKED,SHOCKED,...not, who cares!

[Vigilanteman]

I was in college in 1974. And believe me, as one of the few non-streakers, I was definitely in the minority. You had to live though that era to understand it.

I'd estimate probably 85% of the male students and 50% of the female students in public universities streaked at least once. And this was in Minnesota in the spring, where it is still fairly chilly. I'll bet the numbers were higher in warmer climates.

[Theodore R.]

Beware, Martin Frost (who apparently has some Republican and business backing) could also have a Halloween surprise awaiting Sessions on or about Oct. 31, 2004.

[Joe Hadenuf]

I know people in college who did it on a dare. You must remember, people who are 19 or 20 aren't firing on all cylinders

Again, I don't give a damn if he was 15 years old. You've got to be two tacos short of a combination plate, or just plain kinky to do this.

Of course, he may just be a sheep, with a heard mentality.

[SquirrelKing]

I don't give a damn if your a Dem or a Rep. You've got to be kinky or just nine cents short of a dime, to run around in public, butt naked.

Ah, public nudity: the great social equalizer.

[Joe Hadenuf]

You had to live though that era to understand it.

Huh?

I was raised in the 60s in California.......LOL!

[Wneighbor]

This district is one of the ones that was affected by Texas' recent redistricting plan. Sessions and Frost have both been representing separate districts which are now combined. So, we have 2 incumbents running for one seat. The contest is dirty and brutal. The district is a combined area of staunch GOP consevatism with another liberal area.

I think Sessions should probably win this one based on the demographics. Frost's old district was a gerrymandered enclave of libs which, I think, was created in previous redistricting in order to give the dems a seat. District lines more fairly represent the area now.

[SoDak]

I agree. He got better.

[steplock]

you forgot to add the #1 incentive ... DRUNK or HIGH!

Or if you were like me - trying to impress the ladies (while under the influence of one of the above)

[tapatio]

Once again, your action news reporter in the booth at the

gym, covering the disturbance at the basketball playoff.

Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?

(Witness):

Yeah, I did. Half time, I's just goin' down thar to get

Ethel a snow cone.

And here he come, right out of the cheap seats,

dribbling, right down the middle of the court.

Didn't have on nothing but his PF's.

Made a hook shot and got out through the concessions stand.

I hollered up at Ethel, I said, "Don't look, Ethel!"

But it was too late.

She'd already got a free shot.

Grandstandin', right there in front of the home team.

LOL!!!!!!!

[Wneighbor]

God help me if people knew what I was doing when I was 20. I've rec'd forgiveness from God and a new person today. I'm sure Pete is the same.

My thoughts exactly.

[deport]

You don't think Frosty will win in a district that has gone Republican by some 65% in 2000 and 2002, do you?