Rep Frank calls Scalia a "homophobe" in an interview

[ruggerson]

Source: AP

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank called Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia a "homophobe" in a recent interview with the gay news Web site 365gay.com.

The Democratic lawmaker, who is gay, was discussing gay marriage and his expectation that the high court would some day be called upon to decide whether the Constitution allows the federal government to deny recognition to same-sex marriages.

"I wouldn't want it to go to the United States Supreme Court now because that homophobe Antonin Scalia has too many votes on this current court," said Frank. The video of the interview is available online.

Frank's office did not respond to a request Monday to expand on his remark. Scalia also had no comment.



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[msongs]

1. is Barney really a democrat? the new dems are gonna get him for that nt

[glowing]

2. No reason to comment on the truth.

[pleah]

10. That is what I was thinking, too. n/t

[Jefferson23]

3. Woohoo!!!! Way to go Barney Frank, and please don't apologize!

[joeybee12]

4. There Barney goes again...stating the obvious!

:toast:

[varun]

5. He is a fundamentalist

and a christo-fascist.

Not just anti gay, but anti choice, for school prayer, displaying religious symbols on government property, pro NRA, etc....

I hope he retires soon...

[AlbertCat]

12. and he pretends to think the Constitution...

....should be interpreted like it was still the 18th century.

This is so dumb, that he of course does no such thing....but it seems to be the generic excuse for ignoring 200 years of history and happenings and applying unbelievable pretzel logic when it comes to unfair rulings.
His "I'm a hypocrite" pantie line really shows when you see how he cares nothing for the original Pledge of Alegence....sans "under God". We must interp the Constitution exactly as intended 200 years ago, but the original Pledge is not good enough?

[No Elephants]

29. I agree with you that Scalia only pretends to be an "originalist.."

[tekisui]

6. WooHoo! Tell it Mr. Frank!

:applause: :applause:

He's also a supporter of torture, suspension of Habeas and committed a high crime by appointed the boy chimp.

[defendandprotect]

17. Appointing Bush is something someone has to deal with someday -- !!!

[scytherius]

7. Awesome n/t

nt

[Starry Messenger]

8. fifth rec to the greatest page.

How old is Justice Scalia, I wonder?

[Iwillnevergiveup]

16. He just celebrated

his 73rd birthday on March 11.

[nomorenomore08]

19. So I imagine there's a good chance he'll have retired by 2016.

I don't necessarily think he'll die (and can't quite bring myself to wish it), but a 73-year-old man carrying around that much extra weight can't be in the sturdiest of health. I predict he'll step down due to a heart condition.

[No Elephants]

30. Sadly, he says that he does not believe in retiring. And we can be sure he

will never retire with a Democrat in the White House.

Justice Douglas (RIP) was practially in a coma and he would not retire. Amazing how much the Justices' law clerk can do for them.

[nomorenomore08]

38. Hey, if Strom Thurmond could remain a Senator that long...

:shrug:

[GoesTo11]

9. Is Barney a homophobophobe?

[Bleacher Creature]

11. If the shoe fits . . .

[corpseratemedia]

13. finally a dem throws one

and..it sticks!

[IndianaGreen]

14. I thought Scalia was Mussolini's illegitimate son

Who in the Hell put this short fat fascist pig on the Supreme Court?

[Ztarbod]

20. Fascist pig?

Barney Frank appears incompetent and a statement like this just makes it more so.

[xchrom]

21. enjoy your stay. nt

[No Elephants]

33. However brief it may be.

[IndianaGreen]

23. Scalia has been quite candid as to his desire to reverse Miranda decision

No more "right to remain silent" in Scalia's world.

[No Elephants]

32. Well, except for Justice Thomas, of course.

[primavera]

27. True, the comparison is unfair to the fascist pig

Shame on you, Indiana Green, for demeaning fascist pigs everywhere by comparing them to that thing Scalia. :spank:

[No Elephants]

31. Posted like a true Democrat who actually belongs on this board! Oh wait....never mind.

[FreeState]

45. He is a homophobe

He has said that gay kindergarten teachers might induce children to become homosexuals, has compared homosexuality to murder, cruelty to animals, or polygamy, and has said that laws against gay sex served the same interest as laws against bestiality and incest.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

15. I've been saying for some time

Scalia is not long for the Court. I really think he'll be gone in the next 2-3 years. He's had enough.

[defendandprotect]

18. I doubt it . . . Thomas promises to stay there forever . . . and they're twins--!!!

Seriously, I think those who put him in place and have done favors for his sons, etal

will expect him to stay to represent their interests!!!

He especially wouldn't leave during a Dem administration--!!!

[No Elephants]

34. He said relatively recently said that he does not believe in retirement. I think

the pig loves the power and perqs way too much to step down voluntarily. Besides, if Scalia leaves, how on earth will Thomas know how to vote?

[xchrom]

22. what's not to like? -- scalia is a homophobe and fascist. nt

[IndianaGreen]

24. And a short, fat, frakker!

Who voted to confirm Scalia to the Supreme Court?

[Jefferson23]

26. All the Senate Democrats in office at that time voted for Reagan's

nominee Scalia, including Gore.

[IndianaGreen]

28. Shame on all of them!

What were they thinking?

[Jefferson23]

36. Shameful indeed, it was a vote of 98 to 0. Odd too that the pro-

choice lobby was also not shouting out against Scalia. We reap what we sow applies here, imho.

[Toucano]

25. I think that's already on Scalia's business cards.

It is also his vanity license plate, engraved on his watch and monogrammed on his boxers.

[No Elephants]

35. I don't know why Frank singled out Scalia. The conservative Catholic wing of the

Supreme Court would probably all vote the exact same way on gay marriage.

I sure do hope Obama knows some Democratic judges who are not "moderate," like his first judicial appointee.

[hunter]

37. I'd call Scalia an Evil Penis Brain. He can't stop thinking about Evil Penises.

In his mind all Penises are evil, he and Saint Paul are tight that way: Must. Not. Think. About. Penises... Gay Penises. NOooooo!!!!!

Scalia and Clarence Thomas, wherever they go, there's a permanent thought bubble penis floating over their heads, although I will say this for Thomas, sometimes his thought bubble penis makes him smile.

[fascisthunter]

39. people who want to oppress other's sexuality

are usually obsessed whackjobs.

[guitar man]

40. he shoots....he scores!!

Go Barney!! :rofl:

[JerseygirlCT]

41. I just love the way Barney says things that other people

are thinking, but afraid to say.

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[FreeState]

46. "When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the rainbow flag and carrying a pink swastika."

Nice signature - enjoy your short stay.

[RaleighNCDUer]

43. Interesting that he singles out Scalia as having too many votes

in this court -
Roberts is just window dressing, despite the same stances? Scalia is where the real conservative power is?

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

44. And......? nt