After 38 Years, Fritz Hollings Is Leaving Congress. As Usual, He's Not Going Quietly

Washington Post ^ | Thursday, October 14, 2004 | Peter Carlson

[Babsig]

Excerpts:

Sen. Fritz Hollings, the 82-year-old South Carolina Democrat, is sitting on his office sofa, telling stories in his inimitable style, which is funny and caustic. Suddenly, his eyes close and his chin drops to his chest. He looks like a man who's about to drool on his impeccable blue-and-white pinstripe shirt....So, after 38 years in the Senate, Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings is heading home to Charleston with his wife, Peatsy....

Reporters: "They just look for a smart-ass remark. They already got their stories written, and they're just looking for filler to show they did a little bit of work." .... The folks who run Bob Jones University, the controversial Christian college in South Carolina: "Jackasses."

Farmers: "They're freeloaders on government."

[Babsig]

All you South Carolinians have gotta read this article from last Thursday. It's a hoot. I am sooooo glad this old bitter man is finally retiring. As a BJU alumnus, I don't always agree with the school's leadership, but calling them "Jackasses" is uncalled for. He also said some pretty unrespectable comments about Pres Bush in the interview.

[Keith in Iowa]

Ol' Fritz is a live-action Foghorn-Leghorn...

[Cincinatus]

Good Bye and Good Riddance!

[Babsig]

Can you do the SC ping list, please. thanks

[You Dirty Rats]

Boy, I'm not going to argue with the Senator from South Carolina on the subject of jackasses. He's an expert on the subject.

[DOGEY]

He always reminded me of Froghorn Leghorn the cartoon character, except the cartoon character was smarter.

[Amanda King]

Another BJU alumnus here... I will not miss Foghorn Leghorn even a little!

[Sunshine Sister]

Good riddance!

[kcvl]

bttt

[Freepdonia]

Ah say, ah say, lucky I had those dead Democrats to vote for me just in case of an emergency, ah say! - Senator Foghorn Leghorn

[Casloy]

Don't let the door hit your a$$ on the way out.

[Noachian]

Fritz Hollings is an old style Democrat in a new styled Republican South.

Hopefully he'll be replaced by a conservative Republican who will better represent the thinking of the modern day South.

[PeterFinn]

He's not leaving quietly? Maybe a little Metamucil might settle him down. Maybe all 'them dark coloured people in Congress is more than a unapolegetic Night Rider can stand. Good riddance to racist rubbish.

[SwinneySwitch]

Don't let the door hit you, where the good Lord split you.

[Busywhiskers]

The good news is that with his departure and that of John Edwards, the average IQ of the Senate should increase substantially to around 75-76.

[Grampa Dave]

Fritz is not just burning bridges. He is setting himself on fire.

[cowboyway]

On the left side of the isle. Good thing hellary is around with her big brain to keep the rats IQ up to about room temperature.

[Ancesthntr]

Goodbye, Foghorn. We'll miss your talkin', but not what you're sayin'.

http://www.barbneal.com/wav/ltunes/foghorn/fogleg56.wav

[Keith]

I say, I say, I got plucked nekkid by my Dem buddies, so I'ma goin' home!

[sanjacjake]

Hey Fritz....Use some of our taxpayer money to get a
better fit on your teeth..the choppers are starting to click. Nice of you to open a seat for another Republican,,
When Tommy Daschle get beat - invite him down for some catfish and hush puppies....Enjoy. Jake

[Busywhiskers]

I was averaging both sides of the aisle. The IQ of the left side would only reach room temperature if you're talking about an igloo.

[kezekiel]

after 38 years in the Senate

Proof positive that longevity in Congress bears no relationship to quality of service there.

[Freakazoid]

My favorite Fritz quote...

"Why don't they put up a sign in A-RAB?"

Wish I had a recording of it...Priceless!

[Palmetto]

The folks who run Bob Jones University, the controversial Christian college in South Carolina: "Jackasses."

What a bitter, bitter old man. Old-style Low Country elitism at its worst - in fact, that sort of attitude hasn't been around since the Plantation days.

Go Fritz!

And don't come back.

[scory]

If only Robert Byrd would follow suit.

[SC Swamp Fox]

South Carolina Ping List

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Somebody give this bozo the hook.

[Clintonfatigued]

If he was anything more like Foghorn Leghorn, he'd have tail feathers. The older he gets, the more he becomes a cartoon.

[Rainmist]

" There's too much consumin' goin' on out deah !! "

[NotchJohnson]

There is a lot of Lowcountry elitism. Peope in Charleston think that they live in the center of the world. So, you have alot of bedwetters down there near the water, Charleston, College of Charelston etc. What has happened is that the Piedmont and the Upstate and Myrtle Beach are the growing areas. Charlotte has helped teh upsatte greatly. If you haven't noticed I can't stand people who always mention they are from teh Lowcountry. No one asked pal. It's lile New Yorkers saying they are from NYC all the time.

[traviskicks]

What happened to the 'Contract with America' and term limits? We need to have 2 term limits for senators and representatives.

[aomagrat]

[Salo]

Is it me or did they forget to mention the Great White Emancipator is the asshat who put the Confederate battle flag on top of the state house?

[xsmommy]

foghorn leghorn ping.

[Dan from Michigan]

I say I say That boy about as sharp as a bowlin' ball!!!

Good riddance.

[NeoCaveman]

What happened to the 'Contract with America' and term limits? We need to have 2 term limits for senators and representatives.

It would take a constitutional ammendment. They tried to do it on a state by state basis and the courts shot it down IIRC

[gunnedah]

"Fritz" has evolved from a Moderate to a very left wing liberal radical. He knew he would get beat this time so he chose to leave.
He needs to move to Massachusetts to be real close to Teddy "Boy".
Inez is a clone and one who will march in lockstep if elected. All she knows how to do is spend,waste lie and march to the liberal drummer.
The Democrats can give her the sound bites and she can say she disagrees with this or that but you can bet if elected she will pick up where "Fritz" leaves off.
Do not waste 6 years and allow Inez to cancel Lindsay Grahams vote,South Carolina will lose as much ground under Inez as with "Fritz".

[doosee]

The Democrats can give her the sound bites and she can say she disagrees with this or that but you can bet if elected she will pick up where "Fritz" leaves off.

Inez would begin her tenure by naming public facilities after Hollings. That is reason enough to keep her at home. Has I-26 to Charleston been named yet?

[samanella]

My favorite comment about Hollings was by George Will:

Hollings is the only Senator that needs sub-titles when he speaks.

Truer words were never spoken.