Another One Bites The Dust

November 28, 2011 | Filed under Culture Of Corruption,Politicians,Politics | Posted by

News Flash: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) just announced he will not seek a 17th term in Congress, saying that 32 years of totally screwing up the country, the economy, and the government is enough for him. There are no words on who might run to take his seat, but the odds are that the Democrats will put up someone who can speak more clearly, is less intelligent, and just as corrupt.

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  • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

    Good riddance to bad rubbish.

    MA just lost a seat due to the reapportionment, which will make his fellow Taxachussets Democrats in Congress quite happy to see him go as well.

    • Anonymous

      That’s really not an issue. They’re losing only one seat (dammit), but John Olver already announced that he wasn’t seeking re-election, either. Plus, John Tierney has a bit of awkward explaining to do — his wife’s in a federal pen for tax charges for helping out her fugitive brother’s offshore online gambling scam.

      J.

      • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

        It sounds as if the Taxachussets Congressional delegation has managed to under-perform against my very low expectations.

        • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

          Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

          Remember the Democratic Party has changed since FDR but still remains a Grand Coalition – thieves, murderers, perverts, thugs, whores, Blame-America-Firsters, and parasites of every description, all jostling for a better spot at the taxpayers’ trough.

          • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

            In word and deed.

  • http://www.rustedsky.net Anonymous

    “Death, despair, and destruction.  My job here is done.”

  • Anonymous

    “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!”

  • http://otisthehand.blogspot.com/ OTIS the hand

    One wonders if some shoe was finally ready to drop. Good bye and good riddance.

    • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

      Not sure, but I’ve got a boot I’d like to put up his arse if he wouldn’t enjoy it so much.

  • Anonymous

    You’ll have to pardon Barney, he was “blinded by ideology”.  Just as he was to the marijuana dealing and prostitution ring run by his lover.

    Never fear though.  Just when you think the Massholes can’t elect someone of lower caliber…they do.

    • Anonymous

      Well, there are still a few Kennedys around, if they can get one out of rehab long enough… bring Patrick “Patches” back from RI, Teddy Jr., Joe III, maybe even bring in RFK Jr. from NY.

      J.

  • jim_m

    I have full confidence that the voters of MA can find someone even more undeserving of the public trust than Barney Frank.  In fact I am so confident of that fact that I am moving back to Chicago at the end of the year.  (yeah, I know.  Illinois isn’t much better, but at least it has the benefit of being where my son lives.  Also Illinois actually goes GOP occasionally and the county I will live in is GOP)

  • Anonymous

    I think Otis is correct. He must know something is going to be investigated next year. Probably about the Fannie and Freddie debaucle. I cannot see this self serving punk resigning for any other reason. ww

    • Anonymous

      I agree. There’s no way this guy would leave the power and perks without a self serving reason.

      • jim_m

        I don’t think it’s fear of going to prison.

        Think about it:  He’d get free room and board and unlimited boyfriends.  Sounds a lot like what he had when his partner was running a gay brothel out of his DC apartment.  Life wouldn’t really change for Barney in prison.

    • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

      No doubt those who have used his meddling to enrich themselves at the expense of the public will show their gratitude with seats on Boards of Directors, academic chairs, foundation fellowships, and front row tickets to La Cage aux Folles.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_G7YIUZMXOD5JGZZTCYMVA75KFU Shadow

    Who is next in line to replace Barney?  The “lovely” Ms. Maxine Waters.   OMG!

    • Anonymous

      Rats-at first when I read that, I thought you meant she might retire next. Now I realize that she’ll chair his committees. Yikes!

      • Anonymous

        Another reason for the Democrats to never get the majority again.

      • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

        She will be the Ranking Member on the Banking Committee, the highest position for a member of the Minority, which she will claim proves the system is racist.

        But Maxine as the face and voice of the Democratic Party on financial issues should be boffo entertainment, and an object lesson to voters everywhere.

        • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

          Rank indeed.

          • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

            You sayin’ she stink?  Dat’s racis’.

          • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

            No, that’s the stench of corruption.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CD2A6TUEQLYYRN2OR344CYQSFA OP

      Yeah, I about s*** when I saw the potential replacement.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Stan25 Stan Brewer

    There is always Martha Coakley. She will gladly run to replace Bawney in the House.

    • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

      Pity that Lizzie Borden Warren has already committed to the Senate race . . .

  • Joe Lagle

    I can buy talking clearer and corrupt, but less intelligent?  What are they going to elect a rock?

  • Anonymous

    There are no words on who might run to take his seat

    AS long as he is still rich, someone will step up.  He’s never had trouble keeping a boy-toy on his arm.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Stan25 Stan Brewer

    He could always be a roomie to Gerry Stubbs

    • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

      Too old – and I think it was “Studds,” as hilariously ironic as that is.  The old joke was, “How does Gerry Studds mark his place?”

      “He just bends over a page.”

  • Anonymous

    This sucks!!

    I had so hoped to see Barney Frank lose an election and have to “congratulate” whoever beat him.

    • Anonymous

      Don’t feel bad for Barney.  He’ll land on his feet just fine helping companies find loopholes through Dodd-Frank, probably in partnership with Chris Dodd.

  • Anonymous

    Apparently Barney quit so that he could join NASA, after they announced a manned mission to Uranus,

  • Oysteria

    “There are no words on who might run to take his seat”

    Boy, in a post about Barney Frank, that was one loaded statement.

    • Anonymous

      What are you people, 12 years old?

      • Oysteria

        What are you, a snob?

        • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

          @Oysteria:disqus ,

          Bwuce just objects when we belittle his special fwiends…

        • Anonymous

          Don’t any of you haters have any gay friends, co-workers, or family members? Would you guys make the kinds of “jokes” you made on this thread with them in the room?

          Like to put a boot up his ass if he wouldn’t enjoy it? He wouldn’t mind prison because he would, presumably, enjoy prison rape? Missions to Uranus? God, I think I honestly heard that one in 7th grade back in 1966!

          Kind of surprised YOU joined in, Oysteria. I thought you were an empathetic human being despite being a conservative.

          • retired.military

            Actually Bruce  Barney Fudge has invited all the ridicule that is heaped upon him.  The call boy ring out of his apartment (run by his boyfriend) should have shamed anyone (straight or not) to resign from Congress.  instead Dems hold him in high regard.  Same for idiots, crooks and thieves  like Waters, Kennedy, Shiela Jackson Lee, Byrd, Rangel  and Kerry.    And if a republican did these things I wouldnt vote for them either unless the person they were running aginst was worse  (sorta like voting for Romney instead of Obama).

            I was laughing when I heard Barney  was gonna retire.  It literally made my day. No matter who they get to take his place Congress is better off for it.

          • Anonymous

            Fine, RM. You actually have a point about the call-boy ring. But the middle-school queer-baiting is out of line, in my opinion.

            But, carry on, haters. Do your worst. Just do me a favor and don’t act all butthurt next time someone calls you a bigot. You’ve earned it today.

          • Anonymous

            Lighten up, Francis.

            J.

          • Anonymous

            “Haters?” “Bigots?” OK, who said “The rat bastard faggot should just get AIDS and die?” I’ve banned for less, and I got the hammer right here.

            Oh… no one. Just some mildly distasteful juvenilia.

            Man, Bruce, you have some SERIOUS threshold issues.

            J.

          • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

            JayTea, “SERIOUS threshold issues.” and an inability to practice what they preach are the hallmarks of leftardy.

          • Anonymous

            Mildly distasteful juvenilia indeed. Which sparked my original comment. I guess I did go a little over the top with “haters” and “bigots” but I didn’t really expect anyone to try to DEFEND their “mildly distasteful juvenilia.” Maybe I should have.

            30 years ago the same geniuses would be swapping Polack jokes, and 30 years before that they’d be howling with laughter at Stepin Fetchit.

            As friend, co-worker and relative to many gay people I just get tired of the crap sometimes

          • Anonymous

            Bruce, wanna read my favorite Polish joke? I’ve told it to quite a few Polish people.

            http://wizbangblog.com/content/2004/12/26/my-favorite-pol.php  

            J.

          • Anonymous

            Selective outrage.

          • retired.military

            Bruce

            I have told “gay jokes” with guys whom I knew were gay. 
            I also knew that they would take it in the spirit it was intended.
            I then get to hear a few jokes about the bad side of cunninglingus (and yes guys there can be a bad side). Ribbing between friends.  Yes I have gay friends.  Oh my gosh take away my official homophobic card.  You see Bruce it is like joking about Biden’s hair plugs or Kennedy’s drinking or Monica cigar jokes.    No harm is meant.    Is it sophmorish?  Yep.  What do you call 40 year old men who paint them selves up with weird colors and wear things like fake Cheese on their heads?  Is that adult, refined, and civilized?  Nope.   What about guys who can go around and tell you who knocked in the 2nd run of the 3rd game of the 1956 World series and who was on base at the time?  A constructive use of brain cells?     It is called being a man and enjoying life.  (one for the women -  discussing the subtle differences between Muave curtains and whatever other color they are looking at or birght pink vs not so bright pink shoes and how it doesnt go with belt and dress). 

            In this instance I sincerely believe

            “Lighten up, Francis.”
            is called for.

          • Anonymous

            Heh…you said butthurt.

          • Oysteria

            The gay people I know would have laughed.

          • Anonymous

            Sure they would have. Just keep telling yourself that.

          • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

            Just like you keep telling yourself how valued your views are here.

          • Anonymous

            Well, Wodney, my comments do tend to provoke some response beyond “me too.”

            BTW your fedora makes you look very distinguished and dignified.

          • http://wizbangblog.com/author/rodney-graves/ Rodney G. Graves

            Not beyond the chickasphere.

          • Anonymous

            Yes Bruce, I WOULD make silly Jr. High jokes about Barney Frank…and they chuckle.  Barney Frank ISN’T a joke…he’s a menace to America and is going away, just not soon enough!

            So yup, Barney is a dick…AND he’s an a$$hole!  And not because he’s gay…I DO NOT CARE ABOUT THAT.

            I do care that he has been at the heart of numerous activites that have weakened my country.

            The more scorn and ridicule heaped on this moron, the better!  Oh, and I DO care that his lover ran a male-prostitution ring out of Barney’s love-shack!

      • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran

        Have a tissue, Frances.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_OEL6MKIDWFC7LIUHOFEFTKLXQA Stephen

    Wow, re-elected 15 times. Sounds like his constituents loved him.

    • retired.military

      What do you expect from folks who keep Kerry in office.? Or Kennedy, a drunken lech who is reponsisble for the death of a woman.    Noone said folks from Mass. were smart.  They keep proving they arent each election cycle.