https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2008/10/25/barney-frank-deep-thinker/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:04 -0400<![CDATA[Barney Frank is one of the most overrated &#8220;intellects&#8221; in this town.  He could only be considered &#8220;smart&#8221; when compared to his Congressional colleagues.  Not for nothing do they have a ten percent fan rating.  Barney recently said that &#8220;the Iraqis&#8221; want us out of their country, but Jay Nordlinger spoke to an Iraqi military officer:  &#8220;You should have met the Iraqi colonel who said, if we Americans leave too soon, we will turn over the country to al-Qaeda and Iran — and people like him will have to flee for their lives.&#8221;]]>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:57:27 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2008/10/25/barney-frank-deep-thinker-n186195