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In reply to the discussion: Barney Frank embarrassing himself on Lawrence O'Donnell's show. [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)27. + 2000. In their rush to hurl Barnie Frank under the bus for having the temerity to oppose Sanders,
they forget former Rep. Frank's hard work in the House to push for LGBT civil and equal rights. Shameful of them.
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Barney Frank embarrassing himself on Lawrence O'Donnell's show. [View all]
ForgoTheConsequence
Apr 2016
OP
Barney sat in a corner while Bernie was defending gay rights in the Senate. True story. nt
thereismore
Apr 2016
#3
True story. Openly gay men used to face arrest and jail and could never have been elected
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#11
He wasn't publicly for Federal same sex marriage till 2009. He used to believe it was a states right
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#54
He's popular with Straight people and very conservative older LGBT, but most of the LGBT community
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#24
+ 2000. In their rush to hurl Barnie Frank under the bus for having the temerity to oppose Sanders,
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2016
#27
she didnt and the rules were set long ago ...similar complaint from the drumpf supporters
Demonaut
Apr 2016
#33
His sister Ann Lewis has worked for Hillary since the East Wing days. He has no choice.
Zen Democrat
Apr 2016
#15
you don't know what I think as you implied I endorsed the word "whore"..get a clue
Demonaut
Apr 2016
#46
It calls into question the trust we had in Mr Frank in regulating the banks when he
LiberalArkie
Apr 2016
#30
I used to pretend sympathy and pity when someone supported a different candidate as well.
LanternWaste
Apr 2016
#38