Comments on: Burris Plows Ahead In Senate Bid

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[xlib]

kassandras1-Typical short memory from a lib. You really don''t remember the wall to wall coverage of abramoff?? Sweetie, that was a few years ago.
Now, based on your innane post are you saying that since these guys are dems and the drama is unfolding as we speak, there should be no coverage?? Is that your point?
Are you one of those libs who really believes that none of your guys can be crooks?? Stay on task now.
As you have all pointe out, your side WON. Your guys are in the spotlight. So, when you shine a spotlight you see dirt. Deal with it.
As for you slam on Bush and Cheney and oil profiteering, do a bit of a search on diane fienstien and her hubby.They made a bundle on "war profiteering". Not covered here, do a search, if you dare.Seems she had to step down from one of her committee positions.
AND, why is dodd still in office?? What about his dealings with Countrywide?? Not covered here.
AND, how about queen nance''s PAC giving a big A contribution to her hubby''s investment company?? NOt covered here.
WAnt me to go on??

[cabbate3]

tcgrouch i cant follow what your saying. you dont make any sense. what does that mean "when did i see you objecting to them." to what? and i dont know you so how would you see me doing anything. Try to string to gether a sensical comment and at that point ill respond meaningfuly.

[hatesthecolt]

Blago seems to be a lot smarter than he looks.

Posted by Korak44

He''s cunning... that''s different!

[xlib]

nincomp-hey, this is about YOUR guy. Just what the h*&l does Cheney and Bush have to do with this issue? Try and stay on topic-if you can.

[xlib]

So where is the moral outrage from the faithful left?? Wouldn''t this guy be the only black senator?? I mean, after all, the chosen one is only half black.
Gee, I don''t see jessie and al calling out harry.
Oh yea, if this were a Republican THEN we would hear the outrage.
No double standard here. None at all.
You people are just beautiful!

[cbsnews55]

But they CAN impeach him.

Posted by txgrouch2008 at 09:44 AM : Jan 06, 2009

With Burris'' record, that''s not likely and the Senate knows it.

[korak44-2009]

Blago seems to be a lot smarter than he looks.

[getoffmine1]

everything I am hearing leads me to believe this guy would have never been able to win an election. He has been in politics for years and has wanted a senate seat but could never win one. So why should he get the seat now? They were talking about Jesse Jackson Jr. as well. Does anyone think he could ever win an election?
These vacancies need to be filled by special elections. It does not matter what is politically correct, what matters is what the majority wants.

[nincomp]

and thus who really cares what Boris does or says in the senate in the future, others will ignore him and treat him like dirt.

Posted by peace4321 at 09:18 AM : Jan 06, 2009
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That didn''t stop the neocons like Cheney and Bush

[cabbate3]

im saying exactly the opposite. im saying look at the scandals on your side of the fence. theres scandals on both sides and you cant just blame Democrats, Democrats, Democrats.

[gonesouthern]

If he was truly qualified he would have been smart enough NOT to take the appointment from a criminal governor. He should have waited for someone that was not tainted to make the decision. That he is still to stupid to realize this proves to me he should not be in the Senate.


Posted by afmca at 09:16 AM : Jan 06, 2009
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Very true statement.
Buris is looking for his name in history NOT to truly represent the people of his state.
He is just another Rev. Wright in a suit and that is not what this state needs as a senator in Washington.

[hatesthecolt]

I think this might be going differently if Blagojevich had picked someone who does not come across as such a self-promoting self interested and, though I hate to use the word, clown. Burriss really does present as someone just in it for the glory and paycheck, doesn''t he?

[hatesthecolt]

I think this might be going differently if Blagojevich had picked someone who does not come across as such a self-promoting self interested and, though I hate to use the word, clown. Burriss really does present as someone just in it for the glory and paycheck, doesn''t he?

[cabbate3]

OK? Where and why would I mention NAFTA? Kinda confused.

[alanjeff1]

Yet again someone is happy to disgrace politicians for their own self interest. Its bad here in the UK at times but you in the states yet again show us the way of the future. What does it say on a US one dollar note "in god we trust" clearly you do, regardless of good sense.

[cabbate3]

nice quote but the Supreme Court has ruled that "qualifications" is limited to age and residency. there goes that argument. and he hasnt done anything "behaviour" wise to be expelled. And i dont think the yeas and nays can be entered in the journal because i heard the journal was missing. so theres nothing that the senate can do to stop Burris from being seated.

[alanjeff1]

Yet again someone is happy to disgrace politicians for their own self interest. Its bad here in the UK at times but you in the states yet again show us the way of the future. What does it say on a US one dollar note "in god we trust" clearly you do, regardless of good sense.

[notblue]

cabbate3, you forgot to mention the Clinton era and their pet project NAFTA.

[omega40]

Article 1 section 5 of the US constitution

Section. 5. Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member.

Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.

Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.

[justicewbn]

Regardless of his qualifications and/or desire to serve, Roland Burris should, with humility, put the will of the people first. Imposing himself amidst unanimous opposition from the democrats is an example of political hubris and not what America needs at this important time in our history.