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angrychair

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10. I hate that

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 11:24 AM

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My last bit of knowledge I have of him is literally writing a book to attack progressives as destroying the Democratic Party and wanting to pull the Party more to the center.

A move to the center is exactly what I think got us where we are now.

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Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86 [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Rest in Peace, Barney Frank, good and faithful friend of Democracy. 💐 Deuxcents Yesterday #1

Rest, Barney. lamp_shade Yesterday #2

He will be missed. sheshe2 Yesterday #3

He was a great and often entertaining communicator BeyondGeography Yesterday #4

You fought the good fight. RIP. brer cat Yesterday #5

RIP Barney milestogo Yesterday #6

May he rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #7

Rest in power, Barney. Gaytano70 Yesterday #8

The Grim Reaper once again has picked the wrong person. twodogsbarking Yesterday #9

I hate that angrychair Yesterday #10

Oh, no! I remember him well and he was very popular here, he was a leader on so many issues. His voice will sure be missed Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #11

Godspeed to our friend.... FarPoint 23 hrs ago #12

Loved the Man. Love the Memory. chouchou 22 hrs ago #13

Rest in power. rogue emissary 22 hrs ago #14

Barney Frank was an original. Oh, this classic Barney Frank exchange is on a post-it note in my brain Brother Buzz 22 hrs ago #15

RIP FemDemERA 21 hrs ago #16

RIP, Barney Rastapopoulos 21 hrs ago #17

Statement of President Obama on the passing of Congressman Frank LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #18