Video: Barney Frank throws a fit … on the House floor
posted at 7:01 pm on January 13, 2007 by Ian
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The Republican arguing with power-hungry Barney Frank is Patrick McHenry. McHenry rose to offer an amendment that would exempt American Samoa from the stem-cell bill — a clear dig at the fact that Samoa, which is home to StarKist factories that employ nearly 75% of the island’s work force, was conspicuously exempt from the minimum-wage bill that had passed the day before. Why is that important? Because StarKist is a branch of Del Monte Foods Co., which has its headquarters in San Francisco, Nancy Pelosi’s district.
Frank was not amused. This is sure to be four of the most eventful minutes of your weekend:
My favorite part is at the end, when Joe Barton rose to remind Frank of how often he used procedural objections to bloviate against the GOP when he was in the minority.
For the record, Pelosi is now promising to close the Samoa loophole in the minimum-wage bill.
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This minority bit is actually a little fun. Shining the light on all these idiots up on the Hill is a good thing, left or right.
Barney Frank is a still a loon.
Stormy70 on January 13, 2007 at 7:07 PM
Gotta say, Frank was kind of in the right on this. While not a fan of the man, he was procedurally right.
Which raises questions regarding parliamentary process, but whatever.
armylawyer on January 13, 2007 at 7:11 PM
It is interesting the way Barney pronounces inquiries. Not that there is anything wrong with that…..
ritethinker on January 13, 2007 at 7:12 PM
That was hilarious. Frank is a blathering idiot.
WisCon on January 13, 2007 at 7:15 PM
I loved that they were just outright laughing at him and he just got all unglued.
What do his childern have to say about the stem cell bill? Will he suffer personal losses if a stem cell dies? We need to know these things from representatives apparently.
bbz123 on January 13, 2007 at 7:16 PM
Don’t give the guy a coronary.
No, wait, go ahead.
Mazztek on January 13, 2007 at 7:21 PM
In the article it makes Barney out to be a master at keeping control of the session since he is an old practicioner of bloviation to stall and make the opposition look foolish.Looked to me that Barney boy just lost his cool and his sense of humor is all.
bbz123 on January 13, 2007 at 7:22 PM
My name is Barney Frank, and I’m a two year old.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on January 13, 2007 at 7:25 PM
Amusing that she exempts StarKist and Delmonte at the request that it would bankrupt the industry while not even batting an eye to all the small business’ across the US that this is going destroy. Besides, the cost just gets moved to us the consumer by raising the price of goods to compensate for the wage increase. This is socialism in stealth mode. God help us all.
Jiggity on January 13, 2007 at 7:25 PM
I don’t think that was really a fit by Barney Frank standards. He gets that worked up while ordering lunch.
It was entertaining and I will definitely increase my C-Span viewing time over the next two years to watch the Republicans drive the Dem’s crazy.
mesablue on January 13, 2007 at 7:31 PM
No barking, baby. No barking on the House floor.
Jim Treacher on January 13, 2007 at 7:38 PM
Which brain-dead Repubs agreed to the “procedure” rules change forbidding *any* ammendments to any bill?
How can it possibly be legal (forget ethical) to obstruct an elected representative from legislating because they happen to be the ouy of power party in Congress?
And why did Bush wait until losing the Congress to the Dimocrats to unleash the military to be free from Political Correctness and increase troop levels in Baghdad?
When did I slip into Bizaarro world?
Neo on January 13, 2007 at 7:39 PM
I just hope the Republicans do a lot more “ball breaking” or what ever you call it. I am just sick and tired of people being “niiiiiiiiiiice”. Gloves off and start kicking the sh*t out of the opposition. The oposition is NOT our friend or colleague, they are the enemy and many people die because of their horrible behavior. All this niiiiiice stuff caused the Republicans to lose.
StuLongIsland on January 13, 2007 at 7:48 PM
My boy lollipop
Wade on January 13, 2007 at 7:48 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I have to say that is the first time I have EVER heard a person with a lisp have a melt down and start yelling. Talk about the exponential increase in gelastic sounding speech! I almost wet myself!
csdeven on January 13, 2007 at 7:48 PM
If McHenry and Barton claimed they were merely attempting to speak truth to power, wouldn’t that give them absolute moral authority to say whatever they want?
Ed Driscoll on January 13, 2007 at 7:49 PM
What a girlie man.
SouthernGent on January 13, 2007 at 7:51 PM
Whether Frank is procedurally correct or not, it appears, as one gentleman TRIED to comment, he never really followed the same procedure himself when he was not “in charge.” And must he constantly carry on like an hysterical drama queen…of wait…never mind.
Glynn on January 13, 2007 at 7:53 PM
What’s great is that they caught Pelosi pretty much red-handed trying to get favors for, I would be willing to bet $ on, a major contributor to her little Demfest.
bbz123 on January 13, 2007 at 7:58 PM
The dhimmikrautic congress is living up to the expectations of everyone but the far left (heh TM)
OT: Act of War?
Lord Nazh on January 13, 2007 at 7:59 PM
It looked to me like both sides were having a little fun at the expense of one side and the procedures.
p0s3r on January 13, 2007 at 8:02 PM
Beginning in early 2007, small groups of lesser known Conservatives, and also some brave Republicans, started asking questions of the newly “larger and in charge” Democrats (Liberals all). The questions were designed more for entertainment than anything else. It was decided that it was better to laugh at the Democrats than to cry about them.
It was projected that the new Speaker of the House soon would lose it completely under the onslaught… and go running from the chamber in tears never to be seen or heard from again.
Hey, we can dream can’t we.
RalphyBoy on January 13, 2007 at 8:06 PM
You know, Ralphyboy, maybe that is what the Boxer/Condi thing was really all about, setting the stage for when Pelosi breaks down in tears they can use the ” look, you made mommy cry” attack.
bbz123 on January 13, 2007 at 8:11 PM
Neo,
Under House rules (as opposed to Senate rules) there is no filibuster. Therefore, no Republican had agree to the inane rules that Pelosi and her henchmen enacted. The Republicans responded with this simulated filibuster.
Pelosi and Hoyer have overplayed their hand. Republicans can get up and act cordial while Frank and the other short-tempered ninnies rant and rave. Meanwhile, the way a bill becomes a law is: House passes; Senate passes; committees of both the House and Senate reconcile the two bills and they go back to both chambers for a vote; once the same bill passes both chambers, President either signs into law or vetoes.
So Nancy tries to slip in a fastball, huh? Now she looks like she is acting in bad faith and Senate Republicans and the President can clean up her mess.
cmay on January 13, 2007 at 8:17 PM
who’s on first?
jummy on January 13, 2007 at 8:17 PM
All McHenry had to do was tell Franks..”Barney, if you’ll let me talk, I’ll let you play with the Gavel in my pants”.
GoodBoy on January 13, 2007 at 8:24 PM
And, less people will be encouraged to get an education because now they are making decent money. They think.
I believe we do need a minumum wage or we would be back in the days of “owing our soul to the company store”. (For you yougnsters, here is a link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixteen_Tons )
You are absolutely correct saying that raising it to this level will kill many small businesses and raise the costs of goods and services to all. Most people probably understand why, but I cannot resist showing an example.
These are all entry wages (per hour) in my area….
Fast food wages= $5.15
Dish washer in a convolesent home makes $7.50
Certified Nurses Assistants make $9.50 (4 month certification class)
Licenced Practical Nurse $15.00 (11 month licensing class)
Registered Nurse (2 year associate degree after being an LPN) $25.00
With this $2.10 per hour increase an entry level fast food worker will make $7.25.
How can a health care provider get a dish washer to work for $0.25 more when he has to put forth much more effort and caution? They cannot, so, the dish washer would make another 2.10 per hour. When you apply that FACT to CNA’s and the other nurses you get this….
Dish washer $9.35
CNA $11.60
LPN $17.10
RN $27.10
That is a $2.10 per hour increase for every employee. With 30 employees that works out to an increase in cost of…
$63.00 per hour more
$1512.00 per day (Three 8 hour shifts)
$10,584 per week (7 days)
That does not include the increased cost of food etc caused by the samne process in each company that provides products to the care center. Nor does it include the 7.5% SSI tax that the business has to match.
Now, where in goodness name did this law increase that businesses profits by $10,000 per week? Answer is: IT DID NOT! So where does the business get the money to offset those costs? Thats right boys and girls, the residents, insurance companies, and medicare, etc.
Of course the moonbats think that all businesses are rolling in cash and should absorb those costs. HAHAHAHAHA!!! Yeah, RIIIIIIIGHT!!! Increased costs, just like increased taxes are ALWAYS passed on to the consumer. Everyone of these lib dems are rolling in cash made through the free market system and that means they will never absorb these costs themselves but will pass them on. Total hypocrites who pander to stupid people who buy their tripe!
csdeven on January 13, 2007 at 8:30 PM
Hmmm, could we be headed for some bitchslapping sessions like there are in some overseas legislatures?
I’ll put a fiver on the ‘Pubs, in direct violation of their ruining of the online wagering industry.
TheSev on January 13, 2007 at 8:31 PM
Okay, I am going to say it because over the years, no one has ever said it that I know of. Does or does not Barney Frank have any teeth?
Glynn on January 13, 2007 at 8:36 PM
A gay temper tantrum on the House floor.
That was nauseating.
infidel4life on January 13, 2007 at 8:40 PM
How embarrassing is this for our country? Imagine for a minute, what any foreigner watching this video would think of us. It’s like watching a six year old throwing a tantrum, but this six year old is one of the leaders of the most powerful country in the world. Scary.
As entertaining as this was, there are much more entertaining formats.
Gregor on January 13, 2007 at 8:42 PM
The GOP reps should start taking lessons from Neil Cavuto and the British Tories in dealing with the “loyal opposition”.
I could make a real nasty joke right here….
kevcad on January 13, 2007 at 9:00 PM
Great question (still laughing!).
Not too sure about the teeth, he certainly does not have the demeanor to play an important role in our governance! That is a display one would expect from some third world parliament. These ill mannered, hot tempered democraps are a disgrace and shame this great nation.
Zorro on January 13, 2007 at 9:05 PM
Barney was heard to say upon wondering around the building looking for Polluteski “I am going to tell mommy”
Wade on January 13, 2007 at 9:05 PM
Incredible! Even for a Democrat!
Tzetzes on January 13, 2007 at 9:14 PM
What a POS. This guy is on the verge of pulling a McKinney or something equally insane. He disrespects and bitches at Chris Wallace, flips out on O’Reilly, flips out on Cavuto, and now this all in just a few weeks. He’s a trainwreck. I almost can’t wait to see what happens to him in the near future.
RightWinged on January 13, 2007 at 9:17 PM
I don’t care for Frank either, but I’ll join the minority on this board and say that he was correct with what he did. Speechifying under the guise of legitimate parliamentary questioning is petty, whiny, and immature. I (and many on this board) would be outraged if the Democrats did it…I’m equally outraged when I have to hear this crap from the Republicans.
asc85 on January 13, 2007 at 9:26 PM
Ah, bipartisanship! At least we can get some entertainment out of this crap. It was hilarious when they just started laughing at him yelling. I’m betting this won’t be the last time we see a tantrum at the rostrum.
CP on January 13, 2007 at 9:34 PM
he’s wealwy annoying.
fogw on January 13, 2007 at 9:47 PM
LOL! I needed a laugh. :)
American_Pride1701 on January 13, 2007 at 9:49 PM
That obstructionist sh*t ain’t so funny anymore, is it Democrats?
And who elected Elmer Fudd as Chairman?
TexasRainmaker on January 13, 2007 at 9:58 PM
I was waiting for him to say “It puts the lotion on its body.”
sibobr on January 13, 2007 at 9:58 PM
This is why the d’mned Democrats ruled the roost for 40 years. They will wield power like tyrants, and the media will support them whole-heartedly.
How do you fight unabashed hypocrites? I have no idea. This little tantrum will be painted as “laying down the law” by the blasted MSM (as the title of the BGlobe piece implies), while the same d’mned behavior by the Democrats for the past 12 years was painted as plucky and admirable.
I am so tired of this sh’t.
spmat on January 13, 2007 at 10:09 PM
HEY - to those of you in the other 49 states that are not Massachusetts, NO, you can’t have him, he’s all ours!
reaganaut on January 13, 2007 at 10:17 PM
So does that make Rep Franks a Vulcan or a faux-Klingon? Or just a big purple dope?
…I get so confused *wail*
Claire on January 13, 2007 at 10:19 PM
That was hilarious. It was like a skit right out of Monty Python. Interesting also to note the complete lack of any respect for that POS by the other congressmen and senators.
thedecider on January 13, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for the first real laugh of the day!
Barney’s such a sad, ignorant bouchedag!
I hope the GOP keeps digging under fegalla boy’s skin.
The more he and his slimy ilk loses it, the better.
Jack.
Jack Deth on January 13, 2007 at 11:06 PM
I use to be involved in the admin of an organization that was run using a modified version of Robert’s Rules of Order. Modified because most of us could understand and remember the basics, but the really neat little tricks and finer points were more like traps that stifled committee business.
This little clip reminded me of the good old days when some hot shot would bone up on parliamentary procedure and show up like a gun slinger lookin for a fight. Generally, it was very funny, but as the day wore on and nothing was accomplished, it became tedious. Eventually, someone in the room would call for streamlining of discussion and the chair would stop recognizing the hired gun.
All that aside, it might be nice if nothing happened in DC for a couple years. Maybe pistols at ten paces wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
RalphyBoy on January 13, 2007 at 11:07 PM
This makes me physically ill. This person has control and is a serious governmental official??
We are doomed.
jatfla on January 13, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Heavy lies the head that wears the crown
someone said it I think it was Kurt Corbain or someone like that :)
EricPWJohnson on January 13, 2007 at 11:42 PM
F-ing Scum. Even for a Dhimicrat…
x95b10 on January 13, 2007 at 11:57 PM
csdeven, the minimum wage doesn’t help the people it claims to help. I wrote an explanation of this several years ago, called Macroeconomics for Compassionate People. Read that and come back and we’ll discuss the Company Store.
The Monster on January 14, 2007 at 12:05 AM
“…the story of a boy, a gavel, and parliamentary procedure.”
James on January 14, 2007 at 12:10 AM
Okay, but if he were a Star Trek character, who would he be?
Glynn on January 14, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Is it any wonder that the terrorists see us as
Wussies when the likes of pancake boy lisp and slobber
in a display of maximum baby fits.
Texyank on January 14, 2007 at 12:39 AM
From the CBS link:
Whaaaat? This guy (a DEMOCRAT) is saying that a minimum wage increase can actually HURT the economy? And the bill was amended to excluded Samoa at the request of this delegate?
Huh? A bill to raise minimum wage is amended to exclude a minimum wage increase for some because a minimum wage increase is bad.
Oh. Now I understand.
hillbillyjim on January 14, 2007 at 1:24 AM
Jeez. Barney missed his calling. He should have been a carpenter. He sure loves to bang that gavel
Guardian on January 14, 2007 at 1:30 AM
I found an article here:
http://home.kc.rr.com/mharder/sem/econ.html
I assume this is the article you wrote…
I understand your view and I do not argue with the math. The issue I have is the fear that if we do away with a minumum wage, there will be no incentive to pay anyone a wage higher than what desperate people have to work for. Where is the incentive for an industry (like fast food) to pay a decent wage? If ALL fast food employers decided to pay $3.00 per hour, what incentive is there to pay more? Legally they cannot collectively wage fix, but the reality is that they do it anyway.
Isn’t the only mechanism in place (besides the minumum wage law)to force a higher wage is the fear that if the wages are too low, people will just get on welfare and therefore diminish the pool of workers willing to work for a very low wage? And then doesn’t a welfare state just feed the laziness that puts a huge burden on those who pay taxes? If people could hold out long enough by not eating or bathing or living in a home then eventually there would be enough pressure on businesses to increase their wage offer. But when people have to eat, bath, and have shelter, they cannot hold out longer than a business and therefore either work for the low wage or go on welfare.
In the company store senario, the company pays a low enough wage and makes a large enough profit that it can afford to float the debt of it’s workers. This enslaves the workers, but if the company were to pay a higher wage, they wouldn’t have to carry the workers debt and the worker has more financial and personal freedom.
I am not a fan of socialist ideals, but until businesses value the person over the dollar, the worker will have to have government interference to keep the relationship fair. We have laws that protect us from phyiscal subjugation by those whom are the phyiscally strongest among us, we have created laws that protect us from financial subjugation from the financially strongest among us.
This is why we have collective agreed to have a representitive government. And that is about as far as I go with socialist ideals.
csdeven on January 14, 2007 at 2:11 AM
No, you don’t gotta say it, and Frank was right on the thin line between not being ‘out of order’ and being a complete jerk.
To characterize what the Repub reps were doing as “petty, whiny and immature” is….petty, whiny, and immature. Your comment about outrage is simply ignorant. The Dems were notorious for using every possible device to stall legislation–and wer proud of the new tricks they invented during those 12 years
Watch C-Span before you comment……
Janos Hunyadi on January 14, 2007 at 2:15 AM
Buddy Hackett is still funnier.
- The Cat
MirCat on January 14, 2007 at 2:19 AM
Meanwhile “business” at the Franks house was brisk.
Gwillie on January 14, 2007 at 3:13 AM
Congressman Frank, do you ever use the toilet while sitting on the chair?
“Depends”
Black Adam on January 14, 2007 at 4:29 AM
This idiot is a sick joke that the people of Mass, played on the rest of the country.
DoctorDentons on January 14, 2007 at 6:08 AM
Barney is feeling Bitchy about the whole Cavuto thing and finding out in the Presidential Barney Straw poll he came in
27 point behind The presidents dog!!
Fandango on January 14, 2007 at 8:30 AM
Anyone who obstructs legislation, right or left, is my hero. People who want legislation have an agenda, and it’s never for America.
If you want congress to do something, I think you’re a bad American. Right or left.
I apologize if you can’t make your own ethics decisions, or deal with people who don’t agree with you. My viewpoint must be scathing, but it’s ok, just elect a congressman that makes this a hate crime.
Ringmaster on January 14, 2007 at 8:31 AM
Larry, Moe, and Curly Joe.
Limerick on January 14, 2007 at 9:41 AM
Mary Jo Kopechne did not vote for Barney
Wade on January 14, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Maybe someone here can answer this question for me…
Just where in the Constitution does it give the Congress the ability to set a minimum wage?
Regulating Interstate commerce is out as long as that commerce would be instate (which covers the vast majority of jobs…).
Can’t really make a equal rights complaint….
Just how did they get this power?
Romeo13 on January 14, 2007 at 10:19 AM
That was one of the funniest ’skits’ I have ever seen. Those Repub’s did a good goof on the Barney man. Bwhahahahahahhahahahahahhaahaha
Just. Too. Much.
Bwhahahhahahahahahahahahahahhaha
auspatriotman on January 14, 2007 at 10:22 AM
The DeMEcrats are just that, a mentally deranged group of (gulp) leaders. They are more important than any issue.
tomas on January 14, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Glynn…..JarJar Binks !!!
DoctorDentons on January 14, 2007 at 10:29 AM
The GOP is so weak in Massachusetts that we can’t even field a congressional candidate to run against this fool.
He thinks it’s a mandate and we all know he likes man dates!
LonelyMassRepublican on January 14, 2007 at 10:30 AM
They took it and you accepted it. The government will always push the envelope and wait for you to respond. After it becomes accepted, they push more. I had an argument with a co-worker over the minimum wage.
He stated “How can a congressman give himself a pay raise and not give poor people a pay raise”
I answered: Is not his job to set wages
His answer: “true, but now that they do set wages, How can they not give poor people a pay raise?”
Amaizing…..
rarbolay on January 14, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Anyone remember this little gem? I bet Nancy is proud.
Barney Frank admitted a lengthy relationship with a male hooker who ran a bisexual prostitution service out of Frank’s apartment.
Timber Wolf on January 14, 2007 at 10:41 AM
OOO Out of Order. LOL
Wade on January 14, 2007 at 10:49 AM
First off, I think the podium needs a wet wipe…or a dry wipe as it must be covered in spittle from the Big Purple.
At least you remembered the additional Taxes that add to that ‘raise’. It also doesn’t include other costs like workmans comp that WILL rise as well. Basically, an hourly employee that is paid $7.50 will cost the employer over $10.00 an hour.
ONLY the big box stores can survive in profitability. Most small business (under 10 employees-which make up 80% of the workforce in America) will struggle) can not raise prices as nominaly as a Walmart. If Big Box raises a few cents per item and sells hundreds of thoudsands of items, no big deal. Small businesses don’t have that ability, especially mom & pops with under $300,000.00 gross revenues.
In 20 years we will all be doing shopping in massive super stores. Grocery stores will be one stop shopping conglomerates, food, banking, flowers, photo printing, dry-cleaning,liquor,gas, automotive…OH, they’re already started. Except for dry-cleaning which is on its way ,soon.
65% of flower shops have closed since 1990. 70% of one hour photo stores have closed since 2003. (In part because of super fast digital growth and poor planning).
The way you shop is not going to be the way your grandkids shop.
BUT, what about all those small business owners?????and their employees????
This wasn’t exactly the first occurence last week, ya know.
At least their plan got attention, but no I don’t condone it either.
shooter on January 14, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Does this mean I will pay more for a tuna fish sandwhich or not?!?!?
Ever watch the brit’s parliment?? Even more entertaining!
Talon on January 14, 2007 at 11:31 AM
What? A crying and whining libbie bibbie bastard?
Nothing new here, move along please.
JackM on January 14, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Just to make it clear, I do not agree with this increase. I think it should stay at $5.15 per hour.
csdeven on January 14, 2007 at 12:59 PM
Does any one else notice that this ‘debate’ was carried out with most of the elected Representatives missing? Just where are all the Representatives during this debate? Aren’t they a part of parliamentary debate, and if so, why do they refuse to participate in this debate? If this is such an important bill, why are there so few Representatives debating this?
I guess that most have already made up their minds on this bill and that the ‘debate’ is actually a show designed to give the appearance that the Representatives are doing the jobs they were elected to do, like actually debate bills on the floor.
RedinBlueCounty on January 14, 2007 at 2:15 PM
god this is tough. lou costello, elmer fudd or buddy hacket?
in other news, add christinebarry, the poster of the youtube vid linked above, to the list of yt libs who delete dissenting comments. allong with drbathroom, who deleted comments and then closed them.
make a big deal of these things, guys. the lefties are sure zealous to make sure their spin is the only one out there. the demonization of the republican majority was made of gems like this. don’t discount an item’s value because it seems at forst blush to be silly or self-refuting.
jummy on January 14, 2007 at 6:21 PM
I realize that Massachusetts is the exception to the rule, but still…they elect him? They should be embarrassed.
freakagriep on January 14, 2007 at 6:34 PM
Here’s the real news - notice how few legislators were actually in attendance.
The real story would be reporting on how many of our lawmakers are actually doing their job and representing the people instead of out doing things that make some go “Hmmmmmmmm” and news outlets generate stories.
Barney is just his party’s useful idiot and (when they actually put him front and center) the nation’s home entertainment center.
Emmett J. on January 14, 2007 at 7:22 PM
Wade on January 14, 2007 at 7:29 PM
I’ve got an idea for a new cable channel.
C-Span Classic!
All the great C-Span moments (like this one) run 24-7. I know I’d watch!
freakagriep on January 14, 2007 at 9:25 PM
barney lolipop…obstruct as usual…
Can we confirm that the kerry-heinz group owns 75% of the stock in Del Monte…that has HQ in SF…pelosi’s district…this would be monumental…
areseaoh on January 14, 2007 at 9:53 PM
that’s one of the funniest things i’ve seen in a while. seeing that was awesome, but not quite as good as the new season of 24!!
pullingmyhairout on January 14, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Patrick McHenry is a junior twerp congressman from western North Carolina. I think he’s the youngest (32). When the Mark Foley story broke McHenry was on FOX news screaming about what the “DEMS knew and when they knew it”. Wow! Being short & having cajones that big must cause chafing. You can’t teach that kind of deception and diversion.
” a clear dig” - Are republicans proud of this contemptuous behavior? Yea it was funny but……..at least “Power Hungry Barney” (aren’t all politicians) is openly gay and does not chase congressional pages. Doha!
For all those wishing for a big scandal to take the Dem’s down. Kerry (Heinz Ketchup) has nothing to do with Del Monte Foods Co., and Pelosi got ZERO money from Del Monte.
Darn, it could have been a big scandal and hurt the country and Dem’s, because we hate the Dem’s and want to destroy them no matter what the cost to our Nation for GOP power in 08!! POWER! Yea for partisan politics!
“If you want the Dem’s to fail you are for the terrorist.”
Patrick McHenry is an ill-mannered, impertinent, insolent, misbehaved child. I predict he’ll be voted out or be a future convicted felon. How does one get as partisan as Tom Delay at such a young age. Kids today?
gmcjetpilot on January 14, 2007 at 11:22 PM
Its a shame that the New Congress is owned by Big Tuna.
BohicaTwentyTwo on January 15, 2007 at 9:45 AM
So you think those wonderful caring liberals, who sat on Foley’s scandal for six months, are not partisan? They put children at risk to make a splash at election time.
And you do not see the hyprocisy of the only company excluded from the min. wage is in Pelosi’s district?
Checks and balances, conservatives check liberals and the other. You are probably one that thinks opening Jeffersons freezer violated his rights.
right2bright on January 15, 2007 at 10:20 AM
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