Ex-congressman James Traficant dies

The Washington Post ^ | September 27, 2014 | Washington Post

[AuH2ORepublican]

Just the banner.

[NKP_Vet]

He was the only democrat I have ever liked.

[fatnotlazy]

Ok, he was a corrupt Democrat and a bit off the rails, but I liked the guy.

Rest in peace!

[AnAmericanInEngland]

It will live on forever.

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

RIP. I liked the guy.

[daler]

That he was a ‘Rat yet still likeable and sane probably explains his prison sentence.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

Beam Me Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXVXKhkKp3g

[mware]

I would add Zell Miller to that list. He was a dem , but a conservative one (a very rare breed indeed)

Anyone who would challenge Chris Matthews to a duel, ya got to love.

[SharpRightTurn]

Sorry to hear this.

A colorful figure, and with moments of honesty even though a Dim.

RIP

[JPG]

have a pleasant journey

[DoughtyOne]

He died in obscurity as we all eventually do.

Sad, but it’s as much a part of life as the living is.

When I look at young kids, I often reflect on what their lives might turn out like. One day they too will be tottering around ready to shove off.

When I look at older people, I try to reflect back on what they must have been like as kids. At one point they were the innocent ones, laughing, crying, playing, enjoying...

Life is grand, providing ups and downs and sometimes sideways.

Jim was a colorful character. I enjoyed his actions on a number of occasions. In a way, he will always be alive as long as someone remembers him.

If more people smile than not, that’s pretty good.

Pretty good job Jim. I’m smiling at the memory of you.

[Gator113]

I own a John Deere 970 tractor and I love playing in the dirt. My guess is that he was doing something he loved when he passed.

R.I.P.

[PJ-Comix]

What about the hair?

Separate funeral.

[PJ-Comix]

If its an open casket funeral will he be dressed in a tacky polyester suit?

[Katya]

Sad, rip... he was definitely a hoot to watch

[Eddie01]

R.I.P.

[Gene Eric]

I liked his style. May he rest in peace.

>> When I look at young kids, I often reflect on what their lives might turn out like

I’m now beginning to see the child form of those no longer children.

[vladimir998]

“What about the hair?”

Died of starvation years ago.

[1lawlady]

I learned to follow James Traficanti on FR. I enjoyed his anics, his conservatism, but not his corruption. He sure gave the Dems a run for their money, and me, lots of laughs. Though obscure, there's a place in this FREEPER'S heart for his memory. May the family have loads of peace and comfort at this time.

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[Humidston]

Was just musing about him the other day... wondering whatever became of him. RIP, Jim.