Members of Congress look like their budgets
We have Jabba the Hut taxing and spending in Washington — and Jabba the Hut politicians huffing and puffing their way through the halls of Congress. Fitting:
The federal deficit isn’t the only bulge members of Congress are battling this year.
Health experts say the economic downturn has wreaked havoc on Americans’ diets, as people cancel gym memberships, dine at fast-food restaurants and, in some cases, take on additional work hours as companies shrink their work forces.
Members of Congress haven’t been immune. Inundated by Wall Street woes, a recession and looming legislative fights over health care and global warming, members say they’re facing one of the most intense legislative sessions in recent memory — and many are also trying to stave off the weight gain that can come with the pressure.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) recently lamented his own weight during a painfully slow bailout hearing on Capitol Hill last month.
“I wish I didn’t have the five-minute rule. And I wish we didn’t have so many members. And I wish I could lose weight without dieting,” Frank said.
(Via Politico)
Bloated is as bloated does.
Inflating the deficit…and causing global warming, too!
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I wish he had a different job.
You mean you have dieted, Barney?
Fatties now causing global warming? Is that like cow-flatulance?
Well, get off your ‘Barney Frank’ and move something more than your mouth!
We also wish that the House (which I guess he’s referring to) didn’t have so many members. Why don’t you help out the cause and submit your resignation?
Two things in this statement are very disturbing. First, Frank wants to get something for nothing and Second he let’s it out of the bag that he wishes there were less Congressional members to share power with.
Too many jokes, too much risk of being banned.
Cut down on the “protein shakes” barney.
He’s just bummed that he’s become so bloated the twinks want nothing to do with him.
I thought only people with money got fat..
So, based on the evidence presented, there is a correlation to people having less money and weight gain. Based on that logic, cutting taxes makes people healthier. Another valid argument using the libs’ own logic.
Oh really? You know, the number of people per representative is prescribed in the Constitution for a reason.
Oh, wait, I forgot. Moonbats don’t like the Constitution much, do they?
Yeah, and I’ll bet many of these slobs wear jeans! (See Friday’s post.)
I nominate Barney Frank and Perez Hilton for a NASA launch to find a new planet. They can have their own planet with all the homosexual special rights laws they can pass. They can take every homosexual with them for all I care and if they can figure out a way to keep their homosexual race going, I’ll glady leave their planet alone as long as they leave everyone else alone.
If he didn’t have to contend with all those pesky Repubs life would be so much easier – they could just ram through bill after bill with no opposition. Wait, they’re doing that now! He’s complaining?
“I wish I could lose weight without dieting”, drooled noted pervert Barney Frank, as he waddled into a local Washington pork restaurant with his 20 year old boyfriend. “Your usual entire pig, Mr. Frank?” asked the maitre ‘d.
“Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” – Dean Wormer
In the gay community, being fat is a plus in the days of AIDS. Not kidding. It is.
It means you’re not “sick”. Physically, anyway.
Dear Representative Barney Fudd
AIDS, Hepatitis A, B and C, STDs of all types help with weight loss and are readily available at the nearest gay bath house. Check and see if they provide discounts for pimp meisters. Bring a friend such as Prez Hilton or Senator Kerry.
Truly
A Concerned Citizen
When I look at Frank I think of the P word.
And I wish my son were not autistic. And I wish I had $10 million dollars in the bank. I wish I had about a month that I could ride my Sportster the length of Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway. And I wish….
And I wish we had a real Christian, Conservative in the White House.
Whoever wrote this must not have seen Rep. Aaron Schock lately. Rawr.
*drools*
Is this a gay sex type of thing? Last week I didn’t know what teabagging was and now this. I am really out of touch!
David Kellermann was unavailable for comment.
Is Frank an anti-Dentite?
Discipline is such a dirty word on Capitol hill…
Off topic but too good to not pass on. Here is Canada’s National Post mocking Janet Napolitano today in “The Border for Dummies.”
Errah Is this the Perez Hilton thread? MM; the picture is the same??!!
Jobba the Hut! Whoever named him named him well. The picture above fits like a glove.
I would like to suggest that CONGRESS take a paycut like the rest of us…there is no reason for them to have the salaries they do – considering the results of their “work” – and there is certainly NO REASON they should be able to vote themselves a raise! This needs to change.
Perhaps a paycut would help Barney budget for his dinner more wisely.
Errah, Pasadena Phil, to answer yer question, She was the only unindicted governor that had apparently paid her taxes.
My inner nerd feels compelled to point out that Hutt is spelled with two ‘t’s.
My professional, serious self is embarrassed by the nerd.
What to do, what to do….
Errah, The phat ba$tard ate the other “T” . . . .
Heh. The three little porkies; Frank, Rangel, and Dodd. They’ve obviously followed the Federal guidelines for healthful eating. The food pyramid really works, doesn’t it.
America believed government about nutrition, and now we have an obesity epidemic.
America believed these government spokesmen, (no experts, mind you,) and viola! Our economy received the opposite results we were told to expect…much like the food pyramid, the healthy “cash” pyramid didn’t work either.
Since the House cafeteria began serving more health-conscious fare, I expect our representatives have improved their blood chemistry scores, such as glucose, cholesterol, etc. Since the taxpayer is paying for their health insurance–either through Medicare A, B, and D/BC-BS or BC-BS, they would want to be the epitome of health-conscious individuals. They should be allotted a certain amount of food per day to avoid gluttony; no one should get more and no one should receive less. They all get the same amount per day. Fair is fair.
Hey, I’m all for a “means test” for elected officials. Most are already wealthy, or will become so as a result of “serving” their country (Diane Feinstein, et al,) so why not? How much more could these bleeding hearts have on hand to dole out to the really needy
in the U.S.around the world?We could fix the so called global warming by getting
rid of all of the hot air and co2 in DC.
At the 4th of July tea parties, we should put the images of the fat pols on signs to illustrate the wastefulness of the stimulus package.
Hell I figured that with all the czars Obama is appointing, there will be no need for congress.
Barry Frank appears to have a reprobate mind. He should not be in a position of leadership. It is dangerous for the country.
I was not aware of this. The implications…
Poor Barney Frank. His boyfriend gave him a stern look last night and asked “Sweetheart, have you put on a few pounds”?
Something for you homeowners to think about. As the government keeps spending out of control, who do you think makes the most inviting target? Can’t. Move. Feet. Nailed. To. Ground.
Bawney Fwank – a bloated donut with a whole in the middle.
But then again it is sort of what I think of the Professional Leftists-[ugly perversion deleted], RINOs, the MSM and our glitterati. Not that I wish to appear judgmental-not at all. But the Democrats, especially Massachusetts Democrats, do seem to have an affinity for perverts, child molesters, pimps and fat drunks who kill women. The Leftist in Congress stand and cheer them.
Some how Caroline Kennedy left that out in her Sermon by the Sea at the DNC; an oversight I am sure. Caroline Kennedy does not seem to have enough public perversions to carry on the family tradition. If she would declare being a lesbian, Eight is Too Late, Church of Satan she could get something.
ArizonaNeanderthal,
Cool name.
It is Ok to judge actions, but we repent. The sinners do not repent, and do not fear G-d.
A Jewish lady wrote on another topic G-d sent the flood after man allowed marriage with animals. She worded it a bit different. We can’t be far from that sick action. So, I am worried.
So does this mean they’ll be rounded up and shipped off to the nearest “Planet-Destroying Fattie Death Camp” too? After all, fat people cause global warming! I expect to see some heads roll here.
Barney Frank needs to shut his fat multi-purpose mouth. And I hope his boyfriend is not in it at the time.
Waitaminute, no I dont.
Just who is his boyfriend?
Is is Freddie or Fanny? Probly Freddie’s Fanny.
Barney is a sad example of what is wrong with this current leadership.
I have a friend from England and he sent an email that said for the first time in his memory our politicians are more embarrassing to watch than theirs. I thought that was how the world felt about Bush. He said they love to watch anything where Barney talks & tries to act like he is so important.
Frank should have been expelled from Congress when his house boy got caught running a gay prostitution ring in Barney Franks home.
Corruption Indicator:
The fatter the congressman, the more they go out to eat on the lobbyists dime.
Congress has tuned into to nothing but a giant pig trough-IMHO