In this view, the role of the great majority of Americans is simply to buy the products produced, work happily for their wages, and leave all of the significant economic decisions to the capitalists. Barney Frank americanbuycapitalist Change image and share on social
And I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians. Barney Frank bloviatingpolitician Change image and share on social
But it is also clear that left entirely untouched by public policy, the capitalist system will produce more inequality than is socially healthy or than is necessary for maximum efficiency. Barney Frank capitalistclearefficiency Change image and share on social
I'm used to being in the minority. I'm a left-handed gay Jew. I've never felt, automatically, a member of any majority. Barney Frank automaticallyfeltgay Change image and share on social
I'm antisocial - there's no question about it. Barney Frank antisocialquestion Change image and share on social
I am very proud of the role I played in getting legal equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and in helping get rid of the prejudice by being visible about it, helping to block the conviction of Bill Clinton of impeachment. Barney Frank billbisexualblock share on social
Let us not say that we will decide on a political basis at the national level that no State is competent to regulate the practice of medicine in that State if they decide to allow a doctor to prescribe marijuana, because that is what we are talking about. Barney Frank basiscompetentdecide share on social
I will tell you, I'm a lousy cook, but I think I'm a pretty good judge of a good meal. Barney Frank cookgoodjudge Change image and share on social
This bill is the legislative equivalent of crack. It yields a short-term high but does long-term damage to the system and it's expensive to boot. Barney Frank billbootcrack Change image and share on social
I had always been interested in politics. I had assumed, for a variety of - well, for two reasons, being Jewish and being gay back in the late '50s, early '60s - that I would never be elected or anything, but I would participate as an activist. Barney Frank 50s60sactivist share on social