ljs Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 This happened in 2007, but I guess just now coming to light. I laughed. I am not a huge anti pot person, laughed because Barneys response just seems stupid. I've actually always thought he looked stoned. Which made me wonder, do we drug test Congressmen? and I didn't realize how much of a proponent he is of legalizing pot (which I couldn't care less if they do). http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/barney-frank-present-during-marijuana-bust BOSTON (FOX25, myfoxboston) - FOX25 has learned that Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready's home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is well-known for his relationship with Congressman Frank. According to a police report, police charged Ready with marijuana possession, cultivation and use of drug paraphernalia in August of 2007. Ready admitted to civil possession and paid a fine. The remaining charges were dismissed in 2008. Sources tell FOX25 that when Frank was questioned he told police that he did not live in the house and that he only smoked cigars. Congressman Frank tells FOX25 that he was surprised and disappointed with what police found. He also tells us that he wouldn't recognize a marijuana plant if he saw one because he is, "not a great outdoorsman," and ,"wouldn't recognize most plants." there is also a link to the audio of his full response. and of course the Fox News story http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/06/barney-frank-present-partner-arrested-pot/?test=latestnews Rep. Barney Frank admitted Friday that he was sitting on the porch of his partner’s Maine home when police came to arrest his partner for marijuana possession. Frank, responding to new reports that he was present during the Aug. 2007 arrest of James Ready, said in a statement he was unaware Ready had marijuana plants. According to a police report obtained by MyFoxBoston, Maine police arrested and charged James Ready with marijuana possession, cultivation and use of drug paraphernalia. He pleaded guilty to civil possession and paid a fine. The remaining charges were dismissed last year. Frank was not charged. Frank is the author of a medical marijuana bill that would outlaw the prosecution of persons who use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeping Wizard Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Barney Frank is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 LOL, "not aware he had MJ plants in the home" Anyone who has ever been around the plants knows that the smell alone makes frank out as a liar. That said, I kind of like ol Bawney fwrank better now that I know he's cool wit da ganga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 This explains his support of Affordable Housing legislation......and his subsequent amnesia for the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Dumb to get in trouble, but I have no problem with it. I guess people are going to say he's an awful person, or at least this will be part of the list of why he's an awful person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baculus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Are we supposed to pass judgment on him or something? I support his marijuana legislative efforts, and most of us (with any reason) don't care if his partner was in possession. That is why you see a distinct lack of negative responses to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 so what's the guy supposed to say? He's a congressman. What the heck would you say? "yeah officer, of course I knew that he grew and smoked pot, we smoke it together frequently..." :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I like Barney Frank because he drives Republicans crazy. And I basically agree with his legislative agenda. Of course he knew about the plants, I wouldn't be surprised if he smoked. Congressman are not tested. Why should they be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurd Cudins Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I love how he says he wouldn't recognize a marijuana plant. It has one of the most, if not THE most recognizable leaf on earth. Oh, and it smells like a skunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec138 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Are we supposed to pass judgment on him or something? I support his marijuana legislative efforts, and most of us (with any reason) don't care if his partner was in possession. That is why you see a distinct lack of negative responses to this thread. Hey we agree on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 You guys probably wont believe I'm going to say this, but do you know why I kind of respect Frank a bit? (despite his being on the wrong side of almost everything, especially economic) I respect him for his courage in being an openly gay congressman. I think that takes serious wherewithal and balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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