Nationals MP Michael McCormack's kava-drinking ordeal that left him 'cross-eyed' in hospital

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"I drank down the whole lot in one hit," Mr McCormack told reporters after arriving home in Australia. Throughout this week's tour of three Pacific nations, a bi-partisan parliamentary delegation led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong was welcomed with traditional ceremonies which included the Australian MPs drinking kava.

From short sighted to tunnel vision and now cross eyed ... what next ?

Didn't think Kava was that bad bit numbing in your mouth and relaxing only

Perhaps they had to take desperate measures as it was rumoured he was going to do an Elvis number? 🤷‍♀️

It's rare that we see a senior Nationals figure affected in a public setting by the demon drink. Still, at least it was free, which is what they're accustomed to. 🙄🙄

iagale kaea

Are we supposed to feel sorry for him? I don't.

An MP being helped overseas by DFAT & AusFedPolice. The AFP could understand why I am still angry and I don't see that rage going away considering the continues Govt delaying the Public Statement. The ABC could also understand why I'm furious with them.

Most of us already know McCormack is many cents short of a half dollar.........Also says a lot about the intelligentsia of those who voted for him He should never be allowed O/S travel......or even outside his electorate

What's the fuss? It happens every Friday at our local.

What a lightweight.

Maybe some runoff from his mining puppeteers ruined the drink, you need a strong mind & stomach for Kava.

Left him cross-eyed? Whaa..that's some brew! And they were all in super party mode as well..spoiled it for everyone. kava? These ceremonial elixirs really need to be regulated.

Politics aside, that's not pleasant so I hope he feels better soon.

Sorry to hear. A nice guy.

This is embarrassing full stop.

Country boy hey. Been drinking fairy drinks with the young liberals again.

TFW you find out non-Christians don’t say grace for Christmas lunch.

🤔is this still avaliable ?

Trying to blame kava instead of Pfizer. 😂💉

LeghamLemming

What a tool

Not to mention the potential liver damage...

Oh dear!

did he think he was barnaby?

batshit_auspol

slay queen

Well, you have to at least admire his dedication to his endeavor...🍸😉

Couldn’t handle the vodka cruisers lad.

Why did he drink 5 bowls? Supposed to just gulp the one or take a few sips like everyone else , jeez

soft!

I thought this was satire when I heard it... they should have sent barnaby, just an average day for him...

5 bowls is a bit much. Just say NO. Hope he recovers from his poisoning.

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