Ghost of Tip O'Neill
@SpeakerTip
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Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1977-1987
Boston, MA
Joined July 2011
I’m old enough to remember when the only influencers in Boston were bartenders and nuns.
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Nobody under 30 knows the joy of leaving a restaurant smelling like cigarette smoke, fried clams, and democracy.
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NO TAB in the House cafeteria. AGAIN. What’s next—no ASHTRAYS in the cloakroom?
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I remember when Governor Volpe had to call in the National Guard to settle unrest at a toll hike protest on the Pike. Guy from Medford chained himself to a rotary sign. Took four troopers, a hacksaw, and a promise of free coffee at the Gulf station to calm things down.
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Back in my day, when Jack Welch and Reagan had a fight, they settled it like men—over cigars, Scotch, and a handshake that closed a factory in Ohio.
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Was out too late with @HardballChris last night. Woke up with a headache, a half-eaten Italian sub, and three new amendments I don’t remember filing.
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The day my son became Lieutenant Governor, I told him, “Great, Tommy—now you get to cut ribbons, attend funerals, and pray the Governor eats bad clams.”
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For FAR TOO LONG, fish sandwiches have only been served after lunch. @Friendlys, the people demand the right to a 9AM FISHAMAJIG. Tomorrow, I’ll introduce the FISHAMAJIG Act: Federal Initiative Securing Haddock Access in Morning Appetites, Justifying Immediate Griddle-service.
@SpeakerTip Unfortunately, we are unable to serve the fishamajig during breakfast hours. Come visit us after 11AM though!
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Back in my day, we built stages tough enough to hold Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, six backup dancers, and a horn section dressed like LBJ’s cabinet. Now one loose cable and the whole thing folds like a Jordan Marsh credit account.
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Out on a fact-finding mission for lunch and I can’t find a single D’Angelo’s. Used to be you couldn’t swing a traffic cone in this state without hitting a Number 9. Now it’s all kale salad bowls and regret. This ain’t Massachusetts—it’s Leafachusetts.
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When I first ran for the US House my Dem opponent was the mayor of Hamilton, OH. George Wendt was his brother-in-law. George went on a late night TV show and said some tough things about his bro in-laws's opponent, confusing me with someone else. He called later to apologize and
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JUST INTRODUCED: the FRANK GIUFFRIDA Act — a bill to protect iconic steakhouses from redevelopment. We’re preserving booths, beef, and American tradition. 🍽️ Emergency funding 🌵 Historic designation 🐄 No kale required
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JUST INTRODUCED: the FRANK GIUFFRIDA Act — a bill to protect iconic steakhouses from redevelopment. We’re preserving booths, beef, and American tradition. 🍽️ Emergency funding 🌵 Historic designation 🐄 No kale required
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I’m preparing legislation to preserve the SOUL of American steakhouse culture — fiberglass cows, baked potatoes the size of footballs, and sirloins served with respect. Stay tuned.
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Just asked the POPE LEO to mandate CLAM CHOWDER at all fish fries during Lent. Told him, “If it’s good enough for Durgin Park, it’s good enough for the Vatican.” He said, “We’ll pray on it.” I said, “PRAY HARDER, HOLY FATHER. You give the people red chowder and it’s a schism.”
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JUST got off the PHONE with the new POPE. Told him he’s got MY FULL SUPPORT unless he bans corned beef on Fridays again. He said “we’ll see.” I said “THAT’S HOW IT STARTED WITH VATICAN II.”
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