Barney Frank, John Aravosis and thing called Hubris

Barney Frank announced that DADT might be on next year’s Department of Defense authorization bill.

“Military issues are always done as part of the overall authorization bill,” Frank said, insisting that this has been the strategy for overturning the policy all along. “'Don’t ask, don’t tell' was always going to be part of the military authorization.”

This idea worked for the Hate Crimes Act, so I can see the strategy, but lo and behold somebody thinks their magic powers made this happened.

That someone is the King of Pure Hubris, John Aravosis.

He posted why he thinks Barney made this announcement.

And don't for a minute think that Barney didn't say this to try to help the White House out of a tight spot because of the DNC boycott. He clearly did. Which means they're worried. And that's good. But it's not enough, and here's why.

He goes on about why, but seriously it's nothing worth talking about.

Now, I will say this. I don't hate John or the others in his pocket. I actually respect their work and appreciate the hard work they put forward for us. However, I feel that his ego (and a few others' egos) has gotten in the way.

It's very interesting to hear him take credit for this. I mean, does he and the others think they are making the Dems shake in their heels?

Child Cheese.

It's like this... Hearing John and 'em claim they have that much push in political world, is like Gleek claiming to be the most powerful member of the Superfriends.