My God, you are an idiot.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Adder

Why isn't Frank running for re-election?

With redistricting, he got a bunch of new constituents, making it more work. And he's 71, and has been in Congress for 31 years.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

With redistricting, he got a bunch of new constituents, making it more work. And he's 71, and has been in Congress for 31 years.

That makes sense, I guess. He will be missed.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Adder

Why isn't Frank running for re-election?

You're going to hear 25 different reasons but don't believe any of them. The real reason, I believe (having had a bit of interaction with him recently), is that he plans to have more fun and be even more curmudgeonly. Expect some outrageousnous from Barney, and don't be surprised if he finds a high profile perch from which to spew Barneyisms at the world. When Barney goes, ain't no one going to forget Barney.

As to his district, meh. He would have won, but he'd much rather piss people off than stroke them, and stroking is what campaigns are all about. Barney is my favorite over-the-top asshole in all of DC.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

[sgtclub]

Originally Posted by Adder

That makes sense, I guess. He will be missed.

by who?

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Adder

That makes sense, I guess. He will be missed.

Indeed.

Or maybe not.

[sgtclub]

I know it's like cutting off my nose to spite my face, but I am taking some pleasure in seeing the EU implode. Those condescending pricks were so holier than thou during our banking crisis.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by sgtclub

by who?

People who want intelligent congressmen focused on issues.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by sgtclub

I know it's like cutting off my nose to spite my face, but I am taking some pleasure in seeing the EU implode. Those condescending pricks were so holier than thou during our banking crisis.

They remain the repository of all culture in the world and a superior way of life.

But, honestly, it's the folks bordering the North Sea who are insufferable, not the ones bordering the Mediterranean.

[sgtclub]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

People who want intelligent congressmen focused on issues.

Yea, it took a lot of intelligence to implode our housing market.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by sgtclub

Yea, it took a lot of intelligence to implode our housing market.

Ah, yes, you must blame someone other than the people making or receiving the loan, right? I hope you listened to Frank's rebuttal of the whole conservative whine about him and housing; one thing you'll always get with Barney is an intelligent debate, even if he has to do all the talking to make it so.

Barney wrote legislation - a lot of it and working with almost any cosponsors of any party. He wasn't afraid of compromise, and he did not sit on the sidelines whining endlessly, which is all Boehner's babies are doing.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sgtclub

by who?

Anyone who enjoys a sharp-tongued Congressman.

I happen to think he's also a pretty good one, but even if you disagree with his politics, there is something there to enjoy.

Oh, and by Rush who won't get to "accidently" call him "Barney Fag" or play "Dancing Queen" at his every mention anymore.

Originally Posted by Adder

Anyone who enjoys a sharp-tongued Congressman.

I happen to think he's also a pretty good one, but even if you disagree with his politics, there is something there to enjoy.

Oh, and by Rush who won't get to "accidently" call him "Barney Fag" or play "Dancing Queen" at his every mention anymore.

It is indeed a sad day for our gay-baiting friends on the right.

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

Rick Perry: "And I don't . . . I do agree to a certain . . . but you have to take into account . . . not just proposing something that you think'll be popular, like whatsisface over here."

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

I imagine a little thought bubble over Cain thinking, "hm. With that hair, put a skirt on Romney, and he'll do."