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Injured Barney Frank appears in sling on House floor
The Hill ^ | Dec. 14, 2011 | Pete Kasperowicz

Posted on 12/19/2011 2:40:09 PM PST by COUNTrecount

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election in 2012, appeared on the House floor Wednesday in a t-shirt, jacket and with his left arm in a sling, but explained to members of the House that his injuries were minor.

"I deeply appreciate the solicitude of my colleagues on my appearance," he said. "I want to first assure them that there is much less here than meets the eye."

Frank said he wanted to explain it once to all members of the House so he would not have to repeat it, since "responding to it 400 times would seem a bit excessive."

Frank said a torn ligament was discovered, presumably in his left arm or shoulder, but that it was "easily repaired today."

"This had nothing to do with my retirement," he said. "At no point during my 31 years here was this ligament ever essential to the performance of my duties."

This isn't the first time Frank has shown up in a sling or discussed his health with his colleagues. He has also shown he gets tired when people show concern about an injury.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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KEYWORDS: 112th; barneyfrank; bawneyfag; filthysodomite
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VERY debonair.


1 posted on 12/19/2011 2:40:11 PM PST by COUNTrecount
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"This had nothing to do with my retirement," he said. "At no point during my 31 years here was this ligament ever essential to the performance of my duties."

That's correct, it was his middle finger to America that he used the most.

2 posted on 12/19/2011 2:41:53 PM PST by COUNTrecount (Barry...above his poi grade.)
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He probably tried to pick up a straight guy who was upside down in his government-backed mortgage.....


3 posted on 12/19/2011 2:43:18 PM PST by EagleUSA
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To: COUNTrecount
Jeez, I figured that Bwaaannny was in a butt sling.

Due to damage to the rear.

4 posted on 12/19/2011 2:43:58 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: COUNTrecount

He got hurt in his basement.


5 posted on 12/19/2011 2:45:37 PM PST by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: EagleUSA

Slipped trying to pick up his gerbil.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0pNeDMowCY


6 posted on 12/19/2011 2:46:13 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter
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To: COUNTrecount

He needs a bra.


7 posted on 12/19/2011 2:46:13 PM PST by windcliff
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To: COUNTrecount

Also posted here earlier:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2822521/posts


8 posted on 12/19/2011 2:47:47 PM PST by Notwithstanding (1998 ACU ratings: Newt=100%, Paul=88%, Santorum=84% [the last year all were in Congress])
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“At no point during my 31 years here was this brain ever essential to the performance of my duties.”


9 posted on 12/19/2011 2:48:21 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: COUNTrecount

In before thread gets blocked. IBTGB


10 posted on 12/19/2011 2:49:02 PM PST by Track9
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To: COUNTrecount

He got his bells in a sling.


11 posted on 12/19/2011 2:49:57 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER ( Celebrate Republicans Freed the Slaves Month.)
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To: COUNTrecount

but explained to members of the House that his injuries were (minor).

Pedofile ?


12 posted on 12/19/2011 2:50:43 PM PST by al baby (Is that old windbag still on the air ?)
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To: COUNTrecount

Pudendal Neuralgia


13 posted on 12/19/2011 2:52:10 PM PST by Doogle (((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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Man boobs. But he probably thinks he’s really cute. Maybe some boy toy didn’t agree.


14 posted on 12/19/2011 2:52:09 PM PST by livius
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To: EagleUSA

I have to bite my tongue in order not to make any negative comments on this event.

Ouch!!!


15 posted on 12/19/2011 2:52:09 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: COUNTrecount

Gayness personified


16 posted on 12/19/2011 2:52:25 PM PST by bigbob
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“He needs a bra.”

No he needs a Manzier, or was it a Bro?

17 posted on 12/19/2011 2:54:40 PM PST by MPJackal ("From my cold dead hands.")
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To: COUNTrecount

Did something rip?


18 posted on 12/19/2011 2:55:05 PM PST by montomike (Politics should be about service and not a lucrative, money-making opportunity!)
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To: COUNTrecount

I don’t even want to guess.


19 posted on 12/19/2011 2:55:42 PM PST by ILS21R (Never give up.)
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Probably fighting with his lover over who gets possession of the tube of KY gel
20 posted on 12/19/2011 2:56:19 PM PST by mongo141
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