Tag Archives: Barney Frank

Horrifying Visual Of The Day

The Fall of the American Empire h/t Steve J

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Flashback Of The Day

A look back at how America got into the mess we’re still in today.

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Quotes Of The Day

President Obama dictates the virtues of civility to the American people, however people in his own party and his administration are apparently immune from those dictates. House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D – Mass.) was apparently incensed at Treasury … Continue reading

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Bonehead Of The Day

This is the lamest political excuse I’ve ever heard. Marian Wang at the investigative news group ProPublica wondered if it is a coincidence that Republicans opposed to financial reform “suddenly” have plenty to say “about how troubling the porn problem … Continue reading

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Staffer “Misquote” Of The Day

It’s always fun to watch know-it-all, never-admit-when-he’s wrong, Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank explain a flip flop on a position. Last week, Frank’s office reported that he skipped the vote to attend a White House ceremony bestowing the Congressional Medal of … Continue reading

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Barney Frank Unplugged

Real Time with Bill Maher (Overtime), with guests Fareed Zakaria, journalist; Richard Engel , news correspondent; Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA); David Kessler, former FDA chief, May 1, 2009.

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The Economic Mess Is Congress’ Fault

While we were screaming about this months ago, why are media types only now doing their homework? On Sept. 29, 2008, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, praised House Financial Services Committee chairman Barney Frank, D-MA, for his “leadership.” In the … Continue reading

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Birthday Boy Barney

Congressman Frank is 69. Leave your birthday greetings in the comment section below, and keep it clean….

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