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2026-05-20 -Obits-

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

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Posted by Frank G 2026-05-20 12:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1802 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

1 They say not to speak ill of the dead so I won't say anything.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-05-20 14:37|| 2026-05-20 14:37|| Front Page Top

2 He's the one that pushed banks to give unqualified buyers mortgages leading to the 2008 meltdown. 'Owning' a house does not make you middle class, it merely shows the work ethic and productivity that leads to ownership. Like most things on the Left, its about feelings and appearances, not fundamentals.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-05-20 15:54|| 2026-05-20 15:54|| Front Page Top

3 ^2
agree
this should be a most important part of his legacy but, of course, it will not be

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-05-20 16:18|| 2026-05-20 16:18|| Front Page Top

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FOR THE RECORD - using GOVTRACK

Frank faced an allegation of
1) use of personal residence for prostitution by third parties,
2) improper contacts with probation office on behalf of personal assistant,
3) improper dismissal of assistant’s parking tickets, and
4) sexual activity in the House gymnasium.

Frank admitted preparing a memo containing misleading statements that could be perceived as an attempt to use political influence in a judicial matter and arranging improper dismissal of parking tickets for personal assistant.

The committee recommended reprimand and restitution of parking tickets, 12-0 on July 20, 1990. On Jul. 26, 1990, he was reprimanded, 408-18.

Jul. 20, 1990 Preliminary inquiry voted (Sept. 12, 1989); Frank admitted preparing memo containing misleading statements that could be perceived as an attempt to use political influence in a judicial matter, and arranged improper dismissal of parking tickets for personal assistant, both in violation of R. 43 (1); committee recommended reprimand and restitution of parking tickets, 12-0 (July 20, 1990).

Jul. 26, 1990 House of Representatives Reprimanded, 408-18
Analysis.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-05-20 16:53|| 2026-05-20 16:53|| Front Page Top

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