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Ford_Prefect

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16. Goodbye to a great and good man.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 10:57 AM

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Barney was 'frank' alright EYESORE 9001 Wednesday #1

Condolences to his family. Nt spooky3 Wednesday #2

Rest, Barney. lamp_shade Wednesday #3

May his Memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern Wednesday #4

RIP, Barney Frank. sheshe2 Wednesday #5

RIP, Barney Frank. sheshe2 Wednesday #6

A champion of gay and women's rights -- TBF Wednesday #7

"The Moral Majority supports legislators who oppose abortions but also oppose child nutrition and day care. Quiet Em Wednesday #8

"Moral majority" which is neither Walleye Wednesday #28

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Saddened. Memorably great. cachukis Wednesday #15

Goodbye to a great and good man. Ford_Prefect Wednesday #16

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Cross gently Mr. Frank MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #19

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"gives Republicans ammunition to attack us" Nixie Wednesday #32

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He was one of the great ones! Wiz Imp Wednesday #25

May he rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #26

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RIP to a man who always fought hard for our party. Nixie Wednesday #31

Rest in power, Barney SheltieLover Wednesday #33

I remember reading a few weeks ago that he was in hospice. Ilsa Wednesday #34

He sure was! I hope he had a gentle passage. calimary 21 hrs ago #58

Thank you, Barney, for your many years of working for equality in our nation. Totally Tunsie Wednesday #35

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Here's clarity continues to be missed. Festivito Wednesday #37

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Rest easy now, Barney. Liberal In Texas Wednesday #40

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Barney, you were special. BidenRocks Wednesday #43

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Threw trans people under the bus. N/T tonekat Wednesday #51

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Statement of President Obama on the passing of Congressman Frank LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #56

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