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Barney Frank Is Getting Married

Barney Frank Is Getting Married

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and his partner Jim Ready are planning to marry, Frank's office said Thursday. (Image source: Boston Herald)

Democratic Rep. Barney Frank plans to marry his same-sex partner in his home state of Massachusetts, Frank’s office said Thursday.

A wedding date has not been set, according to a New England Cable News report, and a spokesman for the 16-term Massachusetts congressman declined to provide CNN with any additional details about when the couple will tie the knot. Frank, 71, has no plans to say anything about the event, spokesman Harry Gural said.

Frank, who is openly gay, met partner James Ready six years ago at a political fundraiser, the Washington Post reported. Ready was arrested in 2007 after police found marijuana plants in his backyard and ultimately pleaded guilty to civil possession of marijuana. Frank later confirmed he was present at the time of his partner’s arrest, but said he never saw the plants and would not have recognized them anyway, according to the Boston Globe.

The Advocate described Ready in 2009 as a “handsome and sturdy 39-year-old who bears an uncanny resemblance to Sarah Palin’s snowmobiling husband, Todd.”

Frank announced late last year he would not seek re-election in November. If the wedding takes place before Frank leaves office, it will be the first same-sex marriage of a sitting member of Congress.

Comments (332)

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  • tweetybird
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:09pm

    Well Suffering succotash!

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    • Hollywood
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 6:26pm

      Who changed the TRUTH of God into a lie,and gave themselves up to their vile affections,women to women,and likewise men,leaving the natural affection for the woman,burned in their lust for one another,receiving, in themselves,the recompense for their lust,and God GAVE them over to a repbrobate mind, to fornication,wickedness,covetousness,envy,deceit,maliciousness,proud,without understanding,without natural affection,who, KNOWING the judgment of GOD,that commiting these things,being worthy of death,do them,but also,take pleausre in those who do the same.

      Report Post » Hollywood  
    • Freedom from liberals
      Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:44pm

      When Bawney was running his male brothel in the late 80′s, any man who called for services had to use a code word. If he was submissive and wanted it up the ars, he used code word Fannie Mae. If he was dominant and wanted to pack fudge, code word was Freddie Mac.

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  • kentuckypatriot
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:09pm

    I think Fwank’s soon to be wifey is a gold digger. LOL
    Isn’t she a little young for him?

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  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:08pm

    …
    There’s going to be a big run on wedding shower gifts, marked HIS and HIS.
    I just threw up a little bit, in my mouth.

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  • LTinUT
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:08pm

    awwww… CongratuFlatulations!

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    • Treaty
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:56pm

      Groce

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    • CIAtroll
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:57pm

      The kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; ( see Denver Airport shelter ) (Bill Gates seed vault )
      And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth upon the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
      For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
      Revelation, 6. 15

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    • Harry Assenback
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:59pm

      Oh My!!!!!!!!! LOL!

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    • Cymry
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:05pm

      They’ll probably retire to the quiet countryside……….near Hershey, PA.

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    • RAKE
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:24pm

      I don’t care who Barney Frank screws in the privacy of his own home. I care about who he screws while he is in office; and that would be all of us. He can not retire soon enough for my comfort.

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    • HKS
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:31pm

      Well, Isn’t that special.

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    • Norm D. Plume
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:36pm

      Pastor Rick “Frothy” Santorum will officiate.

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    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:44pm

      1 Gross Mf , judging from his speech he must suck 1 mean & long time *************

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    • Baddoggy
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 5:53pm

      Where do I mail this wedding gift? Any special way that you send vaseline through the USPS?

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    • Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:00pm

      President “Google Me” Santorum’s head just exploded. There’s froth everywhere.

      Report Post » Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American  
    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:00pm

      They would make a great Hallmark card.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:08pm

      Just as homosexuals can only imitate intercourse, they can only imitate marriage. I refuse to go along with this politically correct charade.

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    • turkey13
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:12pm

      Just anounced that it will be live on Ellen! The dates for these two queers to get married is April the 1St.

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 7:14pm

      My comments to all that mock morality and even just common decency: CIATROLL is right the kings of the earth will be wanting the mountains and rocks to fall on them! The Almighty has been sending warnings – harbingers for the last 10+ years years that line up precisely with the same He sent to ancient Israel and they ignored. Did you know “ground zero” was where the USA was dedicated to God by George Washington? Judgement comes to the place of dedication. We have turned our back on The Almighty and He has sent harbingers of warning that as a just and HOLY God He is removing His hand of protection from us for our highmindedness, pride, arrogance, godlessness, acceptance of depravity, etc – for lack of repentence and godly sorrow at sin; there is a connection between Washington’s dedication of the country to the stone church at ground zero that stood untouched and ancient Israel’s Temple Mount, Federal Hall in NYC,war in Iraq, stock market crashes of 2001, 2008 and much more! As preposterous as this might sound to unbelievers, suspend judgment till you view,
      Let those that have eyes to see see and ears to hear hear. . It is all in the record, all events happened, no conspiracy here, just the unfolding of a very frightening prophesy if America does not heed the warnings, turn from its wicked ways and seek HIS face.
      the same pattern of judgment on ancient Israel is being played out in USA here is proof:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsv4t9Sz

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    • crackerone
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:04pm

      I’ll lay 10-1 he’s got nasty “morning breath.”

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:06pm

      I hate when the counter says there is enough space and it cuts off. Here is link for the Harbingers that were sent to ancient Israel that America has been receiving for the last 10+ years:

      Let those that have eyes to see see and ears to hear hear. . It is all in the record, all events happened, no conspiracy here, just the unfolding of a very frightening prophesy if America does not heed the warnings, turn from its wicked ways and seek HIS face.
      the same pattern of judgment on ancient Israel is being played out in USA here is proof:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsv4t9SzTg

      Report Post » YAHSHUARULES  
    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:08pm

      The counter cut off the link for Harbingers that the Almighty has been sending to the USA for last 10+ years. Sorry about that

      Let those that have eyes to see see and ears to hear hear. . It is all in the record, all events happened, no conspiracy here, just the unfolding of a very frightening prophesy if America does not heed the warnings, turn from its wicked ways and seek HIS face.
      the same pattern of judgment on ancient Israel is being played out in USA here is proof:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsv4t9SzTg

      Report Post » YAHSHUARULES  
    • Komponist-ZAH
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:19pm

      Awwwwww. Ain’t they cute?

      …

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:39am

      YAHSHUARULES I like that video, interesting about John Edwards .

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:47am

      So that‘s why he’s retiring-he wants to be a domestic goddess. I guess the “butch” is the guy with the beard, right?? makes my want to puke.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:51am

      .
      “You may kiss the bride, er, groom.”
      There‘s an image I don’t want.

      Is Barney going to be a “stay at home mom”?

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    • KOCHLEFFEL
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:24am

      You stupid people get all pissed off, about something you should not care.
      Go and get a life!

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    • Dr. Joel Fleischman
      Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:22pm

      KOCHLEFFEL

      Waaah!

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  • Kiba
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:07pm

    Uh I think I did?

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    • KickinBack
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:41pm

      I’ve got about a million things I want to say about this story and the Blaze will censor all of them. So I will sum it all up in one word.

      Ew.

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    • booger71
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:48pm

      Will Barney get to wear white?

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:01pm

      LOL, reminds me of the Irish gay couple, Michael Fitzpatrick, and Patrick fits Michael.

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    • kettererbg
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 9:31am

      Probably will be married by Father Phil McCavity. The eulogy will be read by Dr. Craven Moorehead.

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:06pm

    Another one of Massachusetts best

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  • TH30PH1LUS
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:05pm

    America, this ex-pimp homosexual and destroyer of our economy is the type of person we choose to rule over us when we believe the LIE that ethics and morality are irrelevant and antiquated.

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    • TH30PH1LUS
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:57pm

      @ Anonymous T. Irrelevant

      LOL yes, I do get your point. And I do believe there is a large remnant of God-fearing ethical citizens. My questions are:

      1. Why don’t God-fearing, ethical Americans vote?
      2. IF they do vote, why don’t they vote based on those ethics?
      3. How is our loyalty to the Constitution and family values being reflected in the Halls of Power?

      We have a cadre of Communists, perverts, theives and liars in positions of political power in America. WHY?

      My concern for our country is based on the concept that here in America (more than ANY other nation in the world) our government is a REFLECTION of the society.

      Report Post » TH30PH1LUS  
    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:07pm

      TH30PH1LUS, Our God fearing citizens do vote. Their votes are simply outnumbered by all of the dead who tend to vote for Democrats.

      Report Post » RJJinGadsden  
    • closetotheedge
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:34pm

      Yes Indeed, Barney has been franking all of us forever it seems.His other ‘ partner’ with the sex for cash and drugs was busted,Barney seemed to slip by and was never truely prosecuted for all the laws he had broken,let alone the dishonor he broght to all who take the oath to office in all positions of gov’. Treason is among them.But all those that let it slide,in both House‘s and any Attorney Gen’s are guilty for not charging him and all involved in Barneys’ House of White Lines and Boy-toys.And why has Freddies fannies with Barney at the head been allowed to rape all of us in the largest scams perputrated on everyone of us in the $100s billions and @94% of morgage’s in the country(the USA for now) and you know it’s beyound any chance of solvency. And now,one of our Gov‘s leaders is going into retirement with his ’special ready toy’ in tow, sitting in the hottub puffing on a ‘Fruity Rollup’ grown inside the closet,strickly for ‘medicinal purpose’ ofcourse. Between Barn n C Dodd and a multitude thru-out the Gov are guilty and treason tops them along with murder of the most innocent among us. From Oba n his anti-life anti-USA pro-muslum brotherhood,who may never be charged with crimes again’st our country,US Constitution, the Oath of Office to be tried by his peer’s.Pelosi? Dole? You? Me? Rev.J. Wright? Got to be a muslum to try him under Shraria law? ah‘oh’.We’re skrewed folks. Hold tight,etc……..

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  • MiCurmudgeon
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:05pm

    Puke !!!!

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    • lodgerat
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:47pm

      Barney forgot rule No.1….No stool on the tool….why? because it’s nasty
      Maybe Barney never knew rule No.1..who knows?

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  • coffeenomics
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:05pm

    Ewwwwwwww…..at least he’s leaving office. Hallelujah!

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:08pm

      He is retiring from Congress to work in his life’s big dream. With the Keebler Elves as the master fudge packer.

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  • Kiba
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:04pm

    Oh My God! That is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen in my life. Just one more story of the DIGNITY OF OUR LEADERS, and we wonder why most of the world hates us? Ever hear of Sodom and Gamorrah?

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    • GlennBeckIsA13itch
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:59pm

      grow up, we all know that story is a lie. fairy tales. . . .

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    • Zaggynuts
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:09am

      @glennbeckisa13itch….
      You need to learn the difference between you believe and something you have evidence to support. You saying “fairy tales” is an example of something you believe opposed to historical fact. You and your ilk are not enlightened, atheism is just another religion, based on the same type of “proof’ that all other belief system subscribe to. People like you either need to grow up, or practice the so-called tolerance you preach. Face facts you are just another religious person pushing their beliefs on others; yes beliefs as you have zero evidence to prove you ramblings.

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    • kettererbg
      Posted on January 27, 2012 at 9:34am

      Yup. You can go to that area today and there is still brimstone laying all over the place. Don’t worry though. Bwany will get it just like he gave it to the American people. Only four fold.

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  • Athinkerinaseaoflibs
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:03pm

    When the time comes for a wedding shower; watch your step

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  • rotcarpenter
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:02pm

    I didn’t know it was legal for pigs to get married. You learn something new everyday!

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    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:59pm

      Don’t insult pigs, they are intelligent animals who are useful.

      OMG

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  • JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:01pm

    This is the most disgusting, greasy, speech impeded supposedly human on this planet………. Or any other planet for that matter. He disgusts me more that Obama – and I won’t even look at Obama.

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    • flyoverbob
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:14pm

      This kind of story makes a straight midwestern guy queasy.I can never be convinced this is the actions of mentally healthy people.Sorry,just cant accept this

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  • Diablo4965
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:00pm

    What gift do you get the **** who has everything?

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    • objectivetruth
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:16pm

      You know what to give them.Think about it a minute I’m sure the answer will come to you.When you have finished laughing let me know if its what I was thinking.

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  • mischiefman2000
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:00pm

    What does one say about a “story” like this….nasty:(

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:00pm

    .
    Somebody call 911, a vision of the Honeymoon flashed in front my eye’s………….

    Barney in a Thong, wearing a Pirate Hat………….

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    • BuddyT
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 4:46pm

      I was doing fine until I read your comment! Dude that is just sick>> (Laughing)

      Report Post » BuddyT  
    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:05pm

      U know how 2 paint a ugly pic . Oh god ,, I have 2 wash my brain.

      Report Post » Sirfoldallot  
    • BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 7:13pm

      Not enough acid to burn that thought out of my head…

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  • doomytram
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:59pm

    Barney Frank is getting divorced! Same thing. His Husband will be running a male prostitute business out their house in a year. Oh gay dudes, I know, I know that was his previous boyfriend that ran the male whore house, but this one will do the same thing. Barney Frank is not in DC anymore destroying our country anymore, or he will gone soon, I forget which, but the headline could read a shoe and a sock are getting married, and wouldn’t care less about this news… LOL.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:58pm

    How nice.

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  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:57pm

    Cradle-robber, golddigger. If this were man/woman, those words would be used, but since they are gay, shhhhhhhhh.

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  • biohazard23
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:57pm

    I think I just threw up a little…..

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    • 3monkeysmomma
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:00pm

      I’m certain Todd Palin did!

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    • let us prey
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:03pm

      Hey bio, lyrics for you— scarred for life comes to mind. Too lazy to cut and paste today. I threw up as well.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:14pm

      A little bit? I threw up, passed out then went to turn off the computer and saw that picture of Bawney & Buddy then I threw up, passed out then went to turn off the computer and saw that picture of Bawney & Buddy, then I threw up, passed out then went to turn off the computer and saw that picture of Bawney & Buddy…MEDIC?!

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 3:23pm

      hey there, Prey! “scarred for life” ha ha ha!!! thinking of Bawney Fwank on his honeymoon would definitely leave one feeling scarred, wouldn’t it? Bleh!!!

      I understand about feeling lazy, actually tired. We have a newborn at home now so this little momma isn’t sleeping much. I’m still trying to get back into the swing of things. Hope you’re having a good week! I’m going to take another nap while my little one is sleeping. Maybe that will bring me out of my mental fog a bit. :)

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    • let us prey
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:32pm

      Bio
      Congratulations. Good for you, hope mommy and baby are doing great. Sleep when baby sleeps.

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  • cessna152
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:56pm

    “….Mop on aisle 5..hurry”!

    Report Post » cessna152  
  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:55pm

    Its legal to marry farm animals now ?

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  • netmail
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:54pm

    To be perfectly ‘Frank’, they were finally ‘Ready’…to make Blaze posters GAG. Next story please…HURRY IT UP.

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    • chips1
      Posted on January 26, 2012 at 6:46pm

      The proposal was done at the IHOP. Barney ordered a “short stack”!!

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  • twh1950
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:50pm

    WHO gives a damn?!

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:49pm

    Oh!! Is he marrying a pimp? How about a pot growing pimp??

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