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1. #1
   On August 25th, 2009 at 11:52 pm, PBoilermaker said:

   Make it stop.

2. #2
   On August 25th, 2009 at 11:57 pm, d1carter said:

   Oh, this is going to stop. I just don’t know what the country is going to look like when it is over. The townhalls are going to look like choir practice.

3. #3
   On August 25th, 2009 at 11:58 pm, CyberCipher said:

   I don’t care if “grabby hands” is ONLY trying to steal the money out of my wallet, if he puts his hands in my trousers, I will hit him SO HARD it’ll drive his jaw-bone right through his brain.

   My collie says:

   Whatsomatta’ CC? Don’t you believe in “twu wuv”?

   Stupid dog.

4. #4
   On August 26th, 2009 at 12:01 am, txvet2 said:

   Well, there goes what’s left of the economy. Not to mention the world stock markets, the commodities exchanges, the currencies, the banking system….. another year or two of these idiots and we’ll all be shopping on the barter system.

5. #5
   On August 26th, 2009 at 12:04 am, coffee said:

   Everything about Barney is just nasty.

6. #6
   On August 26th, 2009 at 12:12 am, mattm said:

   Congress had their chance. They failed, no votes for incumbents, except the few who actually listen.

7. #7
   On August 26th, 2009 at 12:30 am, prendad said:

   In Obama bizzaro world, the more you screw up, the more accolades you receive. Barney is positioned for praise and reward and the financial system is positioned to go down in flames (again). America, stand by for more punishment.

8. #8
   On August 26th, 2009 at 12:53 am, irving said:

   Last time I checked Barney Frank’s financial oversight record was the pits. Only in Beltway Bizarro World does such an epic failure get rewarded with even more expansive powers to screw things up.

   To be fair, this is a case of Barney rewarding himself.

   So much power. So few brain cells.

9. #9
   On August 26th, 2009 at 1:28 am, simcoe said:

   One must wonder how it is that people such as this have been free to wander the halls of DC for so many years without being caught in their corruption until now.

   It’s like Americans have told such as these by lack of oversight, without words, or maybe directly, “It’s OK to pilfer what you want from the treasure chest of America, but stay out of my personal wallet.”

   Where were the Washington Malkin-esk investigators before these kinds of vermin got so entrenched and became brazen enough to ware their greed as openly as a pimp’s fur coat?

   What exactly are we paying federal prosecutors and investigators for?

   Well, their going for our wallets now so the people are getting angry. Remember, Americans are capitalists and we want to decide where our capital goes.

10. #10
    On August 26th, 2009 at 2:02 am, emjem24 said:

    I don’t know whether to shake my head, sigh, pound a fist to the wall, or cry. That greedy, slobbering buffoons like Frank have this kind of power should stop this nation in its tracks and be a huge wake up call. This kind of scenario should be frightening even to those who voted in this jacka$$ in the not so great state of Massachussetts.

    Those in control don’t know what they’re doing, yet want to project the lie that such experimentation and tightening regulations actually mean a stronger, capitalist society is really quite revolting. Do they think they can continue to limit human potential, choice, and destiny because if the government doesn’t have a piece of the pie or some control then it’s some risky behavior?

    It’s like winning the lottery and then the Federal government saying that if you don’t spend the money a certain way it will be confiscated. Human potential is independent of the whims of governments, agendas, and egomaniacal personalities like Barney Frank.

11. #11
    On August 26th, 2009 at 2:27 am, corkie said:

    I’ve seen plenty of interviews with Frank.

    I don’t think he’s smart enough to understand what he did wrong with the housing issue.

12. #12
    On August 26th, 2009 at 4:26 am, Marc said:

    I wonder when Barney Frank will haul Jim Johnson before his committee and ask Mr. Johnson how Mr. Johnson made millions when Fannie Mae was hurtling to disaster. Oh, I forgot, Johnson is am FOB (friend of Barack). So Johnson is immune from criticism or investigation.

13. #13
    On August 26th, 2009 at 4:52 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    General Francisco (aka Pancho) Villa must be turning green with envy to see what a TRUE BANDIDO LIKE BAWNEY FWANK is getting away with!
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

14. #14
    On August 26th, 2009 at 6:16 am, maine yankee said:

    Congress had their chance. They failed, no votes for incumbents, except the few who actually listen.

    NO INCUMBANTS !

    I don’t care who they are. It’s the ONLY message they’ll listen to.

15. #15
    On August 26th, 2009 at 7:38 am, zorro said:

    I’m in Boston and NYC this week, last night the local TV chnl aired an interview with Barney, I thought he was going to break his arm patting himself on the back for yelling at his constituents! He was really proud of actions, saying something to the effect that he never puts up with fools.

    The guy should be in jail, first he wrecked our Savings and Loan industry, now the banks, next our financial markets.

16. #16
    On August 26th, 2009 at 7:45 am, zorro said:

    Off topic, great column today Michelle, ACLU staking our covert CIA operatives. Great column.

17. #17
    On August 26th, 2009 at 7:51 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    If it were only U.S. finances these Leftist traitors were trying to reshape the fight would be more focused. But these pimps are trying to chance every to change every aspect and facet of our lives. They want us firmly under their statist thumb and as us all statist, tyrants, and would be Philosopher Kings they will do what ever it takes. And so it must be with us-resist how ever we can.

    Majority rule? If 51% of the village decides to jump off a cliff do the rest of us have to go? (borrowed that from my mother thank you)

18. #18
    On August 26th, 2009 at 7:56 am, Lindsay said:

    I really try not to think of Barney Frank and any of his related body parts.

19. #19
    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:15 am, jjmurphy said:

    Barney Frank is a disgusting slob. Period. He appears to have absolutely no redeeming qualities. That he continues in his position of power shows how far this country has fallen.

20. #20
    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:22 am, tre said:

    All I have to say is:

    Proverbs 26:12
    Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21. #21
    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:24 am, yonjuro said:

    I bet he has another one of his f***boys waiting in the wings to manage this giant ripoff.

22. #22
    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:46 am, dan708 said:

    “Reshape” US finance? Does that mean he will push tax cuts for gay bars? KY Jelly?

23. #23
    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:54 am, TC said:

    The Democrat Party is a criminal enterprise.

24. #24
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:09 am, sonofdy said:

    Only in Beltway Bizarro World does such an epic failure get rewarded with even more expansive powers to screw things up.

    But you missunderstand Michelle, its all Bushs fault somehow…

25. #25
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:15 am, reutersrutter said:

    Time to dispense condoms at every ATM machine at your new ‘Frank Banks’

    Yankee suckers!

26. #26
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:17 am, Truesoldier said:

    give the federal government unprecedented control over the country’s financial institutions

    It is all starting to make sense. Obama can say he wont raise taxes, because he wont need to after this is done. He will just own our paychecks out right and be so gracious as to give us a monthly allowance.

27. #27
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:36 am, TigerLady said:

    How does this piece of garbage get re-elected?

28. #28
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:39 am, sonofdy said:

    We can’t allow the financal system that made this the richest country in the world continue!!!

    /barney mode off…

29. #29
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:47 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    You always hear of the “genius” of Barney Frank. I’m still waiting for the evidence to arrive.

30. #30
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:47 am, no2pcbs1 said:

    since no one knows where barney’s hands have been, keep them off of everything. there are already enough diseases without adding to the mix.

31. #31
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:48 am, Regulus said:

    Hasn’t Barney Frank done enough already? A big part of the reason we’re in this financial mess is because of him.

    Right now, giving more control to the Feds over the economy is like turning over the flight controls to that Egyptian Airlines co-pilot who purposely put the plane into a power dive straight into the Atlantic a few years ago.

    Thanks in no small part to Barney, it’s arguable that we’re already in that power dive. If that’s the case, then what he’s now proposing is to allow the co-pilot to “exercise greater control” by performing aerobatics that will rip the plane to pieces before it hits the water.

32. #32
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:51 am, tiredofit08 said:

    when will he constituents finally get a clue and either recall or throw him out of office…he’s done enough damage to the country….

33. #33
    On August 26th, 2009 at 9:59 am, walterc said:

    If the government does any more fixing of the financial system, it’ going to collapse entirely. Which I suspect, is part of the Brave New World plan being put in place by those pulling the Obama strings.

    Note to self, buy more food, load more ammo. It’s gonna get ugly.

34. #34
    On August 26th, 2009 at 10:00 am, malkin_fan said:

    And they say he is the smartest man in Congress.

    Doesn’t say much for Congress, does it.

35. #35
    On August 26th, 2009 at 10:42 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    malkin_fan said:

    And they say he is the smartest man in Congress.

    Doesn’t say much for Congress, does it.

    Who says that? The dude he was sleeping with at Fannie Mae? I’ve never heard that but I agree with corkie. I’ve seen many of his interviews. This is NOT a smart man. He really lacks a fundamental understanding the area he is supposed to be responsible for. It seems that all he knows is how to pander to those that will keep him in office and how to ingratiate himself on our dime.

36. #36
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:07 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    There’s that word again: comprehensive. Code for “thousands of pages of unfinished legislation to be passed in a rush to avoid the risk that anyone might actually read it”.

37. #37
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:09 am, Flyoverman said:

    Just hold the line for another 6 months. Their day is ending.

38. #38
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:10 am, cheapseat said:

    a great question for bawney at a town hall meeting is why we have spent billions on aids research and medicines for what in america is a totally preventable disease. jerks like him want to make a fat tax to punish the obese, how about a queer tax to punish butt bandits?

39. #39
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:27 am, cheapseat said:

    here is a little tax facts about why companies are leaving the u.s. a single man making $50k per year with 1 deduction pays $6768 in federal tax. a c corporation making $50k in profit per year pays $15,000 in federal taxes. that individual owns a $200,000 house in missouri, he pays $3800 in real estate tax, while the corporation owns a $200,000 building and pays $6600 in tax. YEEHAW dean keeps banging the drum to tax business to pay for healthcare, as if they weren’t already. businesses in china and indonesia don’t pay social security, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, or these confiscatory taxes. tell a democrat if he wants a job, or his children want a job, they better start valuing employers instead of denegrating them.

40. #40
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:28 am, Dimsdale said:

    Does he reflexively pull his lips over his teeth?

    Get ready for more Barney Frank “servicing…”

41. #41
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:39 am, Lucifer Jones said:

    Please take down that picture of Barney Frank. Something about it is obscene. I’ll just leave it at that.

    On a more constructive note, read Thomas Sowell’s “The Housing Boom and Bust” on this individual’s role in screwing up the kinds industries that he is looking to regulate.

42. #42
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:52 am, GraniteMan said:

    There is a lot of ink on big business contributing a lot to Obama & friends. How will business benefit from what’s going on with Frank & Democrats?
    And what business will benefit?

43. #43
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:58 am, RedDog said:

    Frank is a criminal who should be under indictment and on his way to prison along with a number of his congressional comrades. The naked hubris and sense of invulnerability is truly disgusting.

    Our government is an ongoing criminal enterprise, run by the “Democrats”, specifically bent on collapsing the American economy and remaking it into a permanent marxist state. Of course enriching themselves along the way is an enticing and delightful pasttime, all built with the blood sweat and life savings of middle class Americans.

    True liberal Democrats should be fighting these communist fiends with every fiber of their being. Their party has been hijacked in a monstrous way.

44. #44
    On August 26th, 2009 at 11:59 am, Texhoma said:

    It’s the standard ‘misdirection’ move designed to get our attention off of ObamaCare.

45. #45
    On August 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    Whenever I see Bawney Fwank, it reminds me of the Biggus Dickus scene in Life Of Brian.

46. #46
    On August 26th, 2009 at 12:54 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Biggus Dickus: Let me come with you, Pontiuth. I may be of thome athithtanthe if there ith a thudden crithith!

47. #47
    On August 26th, 2009 at 1:15 pm, right_on said:

    …Frank says the legislation is necessary to help fend off future episodes of financial panic.

    Boy, how much do I agree with this…

    How about term limits for Congress as a starter, hummm?

    How about legislation that expels members of Congress, and the Senate when they violate the laws they enact, and imprisons them when they violate the Constitution?

    How about federal pension reform? We could save a wad there.

    How about lobbyist reform?

    How about lawmaker expense reform? Treat them like businessmen…save receipts, fly commercial, prove all expenses claimed on tax forms are allowable business expenses…under penalty of perjury?

    The last thing our representative need to do is spend more money…the people’s money.

48. #48
    On August 26th, 2009 at 4:23 pm, Dimsdale said:

    On August 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    Whenever I see Bawney Fwank, it reminds me of the Biggus Dickus scene in Life Of Brian.

    LOL! And don’t forget his wife, Gluteus Maximus…

    I always thought he sounded like a ticked off Elmer Fudd.

49. #49
    On August 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm, Lucifer Jones said:

    On August 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    Whenever I see Bawney Fwank, it reminds me of the Biggus Dickus scene in Life Of Brian.
    LOL! And don’t forget his wife, Gluteus Maximus…

    No, it was Incontinentia … Incontinentia Buttockus!

50. #50
    On August 26th, 2009 at 6:01 pm, secondsight said:

    Already on the House floor, a bill that will make college loans a Federal program, loaning money from the Treasury to college students. Can’t wait to see who gets to walk away from those debts, or who gets loans at cents on the dollar.

51. #51
    On August 27th, 2009 at 12:01 am, iamgman said:

    How about federal pension reform? We could save a wad there.

    They (Congress and Senate) shouldn’t have any pension at all. Those pieces of cr@p should live in public housing (with communal showers to get Barney on board); have a Luby’s style cafeteria to eat at and be reimbursed for cab fare and coach to their home district (throwing them a bone there); and make the median salary of the country (I had a tough time on figuring out that one and still don’t know if they should make that much). Politicians are supposed to be SERVANTS, not MASTERS.

    As far as staffs go, they need someone to answer the phone. That is all. That way they know what the he!! they are voting on if they have to write the damn bill.

    I know alot won’t get done. THANK GOD!

52. #52
    On August 27th, 2009 at 2:11 am, iamgman said:

    The above is not sarcasm. I am serious.

53. #53
    On August 27th, 2009 at 5:58 am, Kevin K. said:

    I must have a bad printing of the US Constitution. I do not see anything in there about how the federal government may run private businesses, or control compensation, or revise contracts that were legal at the time of their signing or are still legal, or own a car company in competition with private companies, or take over control of the medical system, or run a mandatory retirement scheme for other than its employees.

    Actually, I have reviewed several different printings of the Constitution. Could I have gotten the abridged edition?

54. #54
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, Bruce said:

    On August 26th, 2009 at 8:15 am, jjmurphy said:
    Barney Frank is a disgusting slob. Period. He appears to have absolutely no redeeming qualities. That he continues in his position of power shows how far this country MA has fallen.

    FIFY. Kennedy, Kerry, Delahunt, Frank, etc. Speaks rather will for the citizens of that state, does it not?

    Speaking of Chin Dimples … that picture is nauseating, Michelle – please get rid of it. Looks like either somebody knocked the toe-tappers teeth out, or he discovered that his friends like gumjobs.