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Congressman Frank tells FOX25 that he was surprised and disappointed with what police found. He also tells us that he wouldn’t recognize a marijuana plant if he saw one because he is, “not a great outdoorsman,” and ,”wouldn’t recognize most plants.”

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MikeA on November 7, 2009 at 8:05 AM

This is probably the first time in his life that Barney Frank has professed a lack of expertise about anything. No sale.

Blackacre on November 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM

Hmmm….As I recall, he was shocked, shocked to find a male prostitution ring operating out of his house.

DrMagnolias on November 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM

smoking bowls and smoking poles….
that’s how Barney Frank rolls…

Rhymes.

ted c on November 7, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Oh come one…he didnt know what a pot plant looks like? heh What a bunch of bs.

becki51758 on November 7, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Bordellos, drugs, corruption, graft, …. I thought the Mafia was all but dead?

OldEnglish on November 7, 2009 at 8:10 AM

What exactly would it take to get Barney Frank arrested for anything?

Anyway, more material for Palin for the Gridiron….

meep on November 7, 2009 at 8:15 AM

He also tells us that he wouldn’t recognize a marijuana plant if he saw one because he is, “not a great outdoorsman,” and ,”wouldn’t recognize most plants.”

Riiggghhht. I believe you Bawney!

smoking bowls and smoking poles….
that’s how Barney Frank rolls…

Rhymes.

ted c on November 7, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Thanks, coffee all over my keyboard!

conservnut on November 7, 2009 at 8:15 AM

at least he wasn’t found with a bordello in his house.

nyx on November 7, 2009 at 8:17 AM

the guy to the left whose photo is blocked out looks a lot like Dear Leader.

nyx on November 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM

He only smokes cigars….yea, let that one sink in.

Mord on November 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM

The police could have caught him with a Cuban cigar-sized joint in his mouth and a pound of weed in his pocket and it wouldn’t make any difference to his re-election chances. He’s safe.

ncborn on November 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM

According to a police report, police charged Ready [Mrs Barney Frank] with marijuana possession, cultivation and use of drug paraphernalia in August of 2007. Ready admitted to civil possession and paid a fine. The remaining charges were dismissed in 2008.

More Andrew Sullivan style justice.

Terry_Dyne on November 7, 2009 at 8:20 AM

You have to give Bawney credit. That was a funny line.

angryed on November 7, 2009 at 8:22 AM

“not a great outdoorsman,”

More like a “backdoorsman“.
Sorry… sometimes this stuff just writes itself.

ronnyraygun on November 7, 2009 at 8:27 AM

ronnyraygun on November 7, 2009 at 8:27 AM

heh

hawkdriver on November 7, 2009 at 8:31 AM

One begs to ask the question, what prompted the cops to go to a house and search it that just coincidently Mr. Fwanks was in?

veni vidi vici on November 7, 2009 at 8:36 AM

Barney Frank does not only represent his constituents, Barney Frank IS what they are, gay, effeminate, emasculated, corrupt, dishonest, proudly and defiantly so. Pretty proud of yourselves, eh Massachusetts? How could you be ashamed, you have no conscience, no morality, no virtue, no honor.

Stoned, stupid, educated in only the most narrow use of the word in some useless niche field of knowledge, and self indulgent to boot.

Skandia Recluse on November 7, 2009 at 8:37 AM

What I don’t get is why he even bothers to deny it.

doctormom on November 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM

the guy to the left whose photo is blocked out looks a lot like Dear Leader.
nyx on November 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM

That’s actually a white guy with an automatic rifle.

Patrick S on November 7, 2009 at 8:40 AM

I don’t give sh_t if he smokes pot or if his buddy does either, but gheesh, have the balls to tell the truth. It is not like he won’t get re-elected. In his district he would be re-elected no matter what unless he is convicted a felony involving violence, and even then, if it was a Repub or conservative he committed the violent act against, he would still have 75% chance of winning the election

georgealbert on November 7, 2009 at 8:43 AM

Makes no difference… protitution ring… Fannie is in great shape!… this guy has a safe seat.

mankai on November 7, 2009 at 8:44 AM

Sorry… sometimes this stuff just writes itself.

ronnyraygun on November 7, 2009 at 8:27 AM

You beat me to it. Great minds think alike

oldernwiser on November 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM

Leave him alone! He’s an elite member of the ruling oligarchic structure!

HondaV65 on November 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM

oldernwiser on November 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM

Thank you fellow Great Mind.

ronnyraygun on November 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM

Coppers and Fireman are subject to random drug and alcohol tests all over the country.

So should members of congress.

They should have to blow every time they enter that building.

I don’t want a drunk or a crackhead controlling all that money.

LtE126 on November 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM

If it suited his purposes Barney would expound upon the botanical and pharmacological characteristics of the species Cannabis in a manner that would rival someone with Ph.d’s in botany and biochemistry. What nonsense. Who in the world would not recognize the distinct leaf shape of pot? It is ingrained in American culture, for crying out loud.

Furthermore, Barney would tell you, in a rare moment of candor that:

“There are a plethora of plants to peruse on the paths of plenty of wrest stwops fwum Washington to Newton!”

You might want to put on a face shield if you’re near him saying that.

turfmann on November 7, 2009 at 8:56 AM

He shouldn’t backtrack, he should just admit that his boyfriend smokes pot and he should be allowed to do it legally. I find it ridiculous when people like him or Mark Phelps get caught and do this whole backtrack thing. Most people who has ever had any contact with the plant or someone who uses know that prohibition ridiculous and will be legalized after a few more senior citizens die.

LevStrauss on November 7, 2009 at 8:59 AM

Barney Frank likes cigars better. Gee, I wonder why?

cubachi on November 7, 2009 at 9:01 AM

That’s what President Bush did Monday night at the State of the Union address, when he approached Newton Democrat Barney Frank, who was talking on his cell phone in the House Speaker’s lobby before Bush’s speech.

What Bush didn’t know was that the congressman was talking to his boyfriend.

“Tell him I said, ‘Hello,’ ” Bush said to Frank, leaning in to pat the congressman’s shoulder. As Bush continued into the House chamber, Frank told his skeptical boyfriend that it had been the conservative Republican president sending his good wishes. Frank’s boyfriend didn’t believe him, so the Massachusetts lawmaker put one of the sergeants-at-arms on the phone to back up his story.

After the speech, Frank said, he felt he had to tell Bush what he had done. After all, the president opposes gay marriage, and gay rights groups do not see the president as an ally.

Frank sought out the president, who put his hand on the back of the congressman’s head to hear him more clearly in the noisy, crowded room.

“Mr. President, by the way, the person I was talking to when you said to say hello was my boyfriend,” Frank said he told the commander-in-chief.

“Well. I hope you said how open-minded I am,” Frank said the president replied.

January 29, 2008
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/01/an_unexpected_c.html

The President then asked how much for an an ounce. Hydro, no stems no seeds.

Terry_Dyne on November 7, 2009 at 9:03 AM

They should have to blow every time they enter that building.
LtE126 on November 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM

Bawney would love to perform that task.

conservnut on November 7, 2009 at 9:06 AM

Has O’Reilly ever done a Saturday show?

Jim Treacher on November 7, 2009 at 9:10 AM

I hope to live long enough to see Frank, Dodd, and Obama behind bars. Jail bars.

petefrt on November 7, 2009 at 9:12 AM

What a weasel. I wonder if his boyfriend is comfortable under that bus.

keebs on November 7, 2009 at 9:12 AM

Hey, wait a minute. I just figured out the connection. Barney. Fannie. Get it? Barney? Fannie??? ROTFLMAO!!! What was I thinking???

manwithblackhat on November 7, 2009 at 9:22 AM

This is too easy…fish in a barrel.

ElectricPhase on November 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM

I liked this headline better

Accused groper: ‘I did it and I liked it’

WoosterOh on November 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Sources tell FOX25 that when Frank was questioned he told police that he did not live in the house and that he only smoked cigars.

I’ve heard many euphemisms for the male member, but this is a first.

Clink on November 7, 2009 at 9:30 AM

Nothing to see here…it was really just home-grown wild parsley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueA0oqWdfdo

Del Dolemonte on November 7, 2009 at 9:41 AM

This is probably the first time in his life that Barney Frank has professed a lack of expertise about anything. No sale.
Blackacre on November 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM

That’s not true. Several years ago, when Barney Frank’s “roomate” was convicted of running a male prostitution ring out of Frank’s home, Senator Frank claimed that he didn’t know what that looked like.

This latest denial is a LOT more believable than that one was.

logis on November 7, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Barney assured officers he knows nothing about smoking…pot.

darii on November 7, 2009 at 9:55 AM

There’s about as much chance of Barney Frank not recognizing a pot plant as there is of him being able to grip a pencil in his ass.

Sharke on November 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Coppers and Fireman are subject to random drug and alcohol tests all over the country.

So should members of congress.

They should have to blow every time they enter that building.

I don’t want a drunk or a crackhead controlling all that money.

LtE126 on November 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM

If we drug tested there would be no CBC.

Was that racist? I think not, if there was a similar caucus of morons in the House I would say the same thing.

I mean, come on, Bobby Rush? Maxine Waters? Really? Really?

Joe Caps on November 7, 2009 at 10:03 AM

The jokes are there for the taking, I hope Sarah Palin’s speech writers are taking advantage for the Gridiron dinner.

thevastlane on November 7, 2009 at 10:25 AM

Sewwy cops, everybody knows that Bawney only smokes pole.

farright on November 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Stoner.

BKeyser on November 7, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Bawney Fwank wants to decriminalize medical marijuana use, yet he has no idea what it looks like? I call bullsh!t on that. Fwank is a liar. Either that or he is utterly clueless, and clueless about economic matters as well.

What do you want to be Bawney: a liar or an idiot?

rbj on November 7, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Sources tell FOX25 that when Frank was questioned he told police that he did not live in the house and that he only smoked cigars.

Are you sure?

James on November 7, 2009 at 12:07 PM

He also tells us that he wouldn’t recognize a marijuana plant if he saw one because he is, “not a great outdoorsman,” and ,”wouldn’t recognize most plants.”

His nose is into a different kind of soil.

Schadenfreude on November 7, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Uhhh excuse me officer? What did you say? Ohhhh BOWLS!! Umm, no, I thought you meant POLES–in that case, the answer is YES! *wink* *wink*

ted c on November 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM