The check is in the mail.

Serbians have such a wicked sense of humor, eh?

What a piece of shit he is.

Harry, I hear they have balls on Holiday clearance at Dicks Sporting goods. Pickup a pair and get busy.

Who wants to bet that the Democrats in the senate will seat Burris despite their earlier threats not to?

Looks like Burris's political career just went in the toilet...

"Though he is 71, Burris has said that Obama's replacement should be able to win re-election and he has noted that despite a string of primary losses in races ranging from Chicago mayor to governor and U.S. senator..."

Ooops, too late.

Here's what Reid's letter, signed by all senate democrats, said regarding an appointment by Blagojevich:

Please understand that should you decide to ignore the request of the Senate Democratic Caucus and make an appointment we would be forced to exercise our Constitutional authority under Article I, Section 5, to determine whether such a person should be seated.

In other words, they will make a deal out of it and seat the person anyways, probably with the excuse that Burris wasn't mentioned in Fitzgerald's complaint.
#8 | Posted by JOE

Sounds about right.

Blago is assuming that Bristol Palin giving birth will keep this out of the news.

But will Blago get $300,000 for a pic of him appointing Burris?

Blago to Name Burris to Senate

Poor Burris he could be as pure as Christ and now he looks like Judus.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich the Only guy wanted out of politics more than w.

Looks like Burris's political career just went in the toilet...

Burris has lost five Democratic primary races in Illinois -- once for U.S. Senate, once for Chicago mayor, and three times for governor, and hasn't won an election in 15 years. He's probably one of the only politicians of statewide stature left in Illinois who would take Blagojevich's call.

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid released a statement today in response to reports that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will nominate Roland Burris to fill the vacant Illinois Senate seat, calling the move "truly regrettable" and "unfair."

"It is truly regrettable that despite requests from all 50 Democratic Senators and public officials throughout Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich would take the imprudent step of appointing someone to the United States Senate who would serve under a shadow and be plagued by questions of impropriety. We say this without prejudice toward Roland Burris's ability, and we respect his years of public service. But this is not about Mr. Burris; it is about the integrity of a governor accused of attempting to sell this United States Senate seat. Under these circumstances, anyone appointed by Gov. Blagojevich cannot be an effective representative of the people of Illinois and, as we have said, will not be seated by the Democratic Caucus." HR

So much for the Rethugly talk about Harry folding on this one.

#14 | Posted by Corky
If he gets called a racist by anybody he will fold real quick. I am looking for Jesse "cut his nuts off" Jackson to be the first to claim the race card.

So much for the Rethugly talk about Harry folding on this one.

#14 | Posted by Corky

Or is "Big Balls Reid" aware, as we are , that Burris would have a tough time winning an Illinois election?

Blago is the only one with huevos. He really is arrogant.

If they have to have a special election for Rahm's seat--why not have a two-fer and have the election for both seats?

Burris would have to run in 2010--if he gets seated by the Dems.

Racism will rear it's ugly head --played by whoever--and the Dems will cave in.

The Dems should not seat this guy, but I won't hold my breath.

So Harry the ball less wonder is upset because the Governor is doing his job? He does understand this guy is still in office right? He does understand it is not up to the current and soon to be replaced leader of the Senate to determine how States choose their representatives right?

"The Democratic governor's announcement as Burris as his pick may be an empty gesture. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who must certify the appointment, said Tuesday he will not do so."

Not that I would ever defend the decades long scum politics of the State of Illinois, but what exactly has he been charged with that would prevent him from doing his job? Seeing that he still the Governor.

He does understand it is not up to the current and soon to be replaced leader of the Senate to determine how States choose their representatives right?

#18 | Posted by crispee_oc

Article 1, Section 5 is the authority the Senate claims in this. There is also precedent for denying a seat. I don't think the Senate has ever been challenged over this authority, although the House has (Adam Clayton Powell).

San,
I would assume that is for the person selected. Not the person who selects. Now if there was obvious collusion between the two, I could understand. He is still the sitting Governor and has every right to pick Obamas replacement.

"what exactly has he been charged with that would prevent him from doing his job?"

He's been charged with a gross abuse of his office spanning over a period of years. If that doesn't undermine the public trust I don't know what would.

"He is still the sitting Governor and has every right to pick Obamas replacement."

Except a governor with any class would have already resigned, or at least would refrain from making any more big moves until the dust clears.

Joe,
Not defending anyone, but he has been accused of impropriety not charged with any crime or has he been impeached. Morally I agree and he should step down. On the other hand if all they have is his telling Obama to fuck himself, that is not a crime. I would tell Obama and his entire staff the same thing if I had the chance.

"not charged with any crime"

You are wrong. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and solicitation of bribery. Those are crimes.

"all they have is his telling Obama to fuck himself, that is not a crime"

They have a lot more than that. Perhaps you should do some reading.

This is just typical Illinois politics. Remember, this is the same state that allows priests to have sex with whomever they want.

This will all go away and you will never here of it again. Ever.

They have a lot more than that. Perhaps you should do some reading.

Maybe I should. That was IF not ALL they have. Either way I was incorrect. That said what if he is cleared of all charges? Should he still be removed from office?

"what if he is cleared of all charges? Should he still be removed from office?"

No. But he should resign prior to the years of litigation it will require for that clearing to occur. The criminal complaint alone contains quotes from his conversations that give an overwhelming sense of impropriety and criminal conduct. Reading the details in the complaint is mind-blowing, and Illinois deserves better.

If he can beat the Feds and the wiretap evidence, he wins B.O.'s Messiah crown.

observation
a) Blago has balls & IS currently the governor
b) 1 fed complaint
c) NO indictment, NO arraignment, NO trial, NO conviction

d) Patrick Fitzgerald's bullying career is fizzling fast

You are wrong. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and solicitation of bribery. Those are crimes

#26 | Posted by JOE at 2008-12-30 04:09 PM

guilty until proven innocent, right Joe?

"guilty until proven innocent, right Joe?"

Try reading my post again. Did I say he was guilty? I was responding to someone who said he had not been charged with crimes. He has.

Money talks decent people go to hell, Thats America

I was responding to someone who said he had not been charged with crimes. He has.

actually, the US Atty filed a 78 page complaint -- no grand jury has indicted Blago

From MSNBC.com:

The Democratic governor can announce Burris as his pick, but it may be an empty gesture. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who must certify the appointment, said Tuesday he will not do so. And U.S. Senate leaders reiterated that they won't accept anyone appointed by Blagojevich, who was arrested Dec. 9 on federal corruption charges.

"no grand jury has indicted Blago"

What is your definition of "charges?" My understanding is that when a criminal complaint is filed, you have at that point been charged with a crime.

"If he gets called a racist by anybody he will fold real quick"

It's already starting:

And U.S. Senate leaders reiterated that they won't accept anyone appointed by Blagojevich, who was arrested Dec. 9 on federal corruption charges.

#36 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY

My understanding is that the senate does not have the power to not seat the appointee unless it is a question of age or citizenship.

It won't even get that far according to the rest of the paragraph I posted from the article.

What is your definition of "charges?"

so far it all been politicians & experts arguing on TV

also,

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who MUST certify the appointment, said Tuesday he will not do so.

it'll be interesting ... Fitzgerald is is kinda an arrogant bully who burned thru alot of $$ in the Libbey ordeal when he knew Armitage was the leaker before he started -

look for Blago to drag Cheney, Libbey, Noval, Plame, et all into this trial and bog it down beyond belief

Forget about dragging in the GOP--

Blago is going to drag Rahm, Valerie and Obama in this mess and really bog it down.

There is a history of the Senate not seating an appointment from a governor.

And Blago was arrested--was that for charges or cupcakes?

On the senate seats in the past--

Lil Joe playing "lawyer wanna be" is so precious!

And Blago was arrested--was that for charges or cupcakes?

#43 | Posted by MURPHY at 2008-12-30 06:32 PM |

....and he's still Governor.

The man's got Brass Balls. Ya gotta admire that.

gotta love the guy,he led with the spade.

You have to admire this fucks balls.

Your admiration is misplaced.

He is not to be admired but ridiculed. Even Obama says he should step down.

He is an embarassment to the people of Illinois and he will drag everyone down with him--including the president elect.

I assume you mean figuratively and not from a tea bagging position.

#49 | Posted by OohRah

Diet Coke ---- Nose ---- Spewed

and he will drag everyone down with him--including the president elect.

#50 | Posted by MURPHY

You just keep repeating that with such hope and longing.

Sad.

On the other hand, your predictiness hasn't been very accurate so far.

I predict Indianapolis will win vs the Chargers. Payton can be on fire in a heartbeat, and Indy's 12-4 vs the Chargers 8-8

I'll be rooting for Indianapolis - well, that game only.

When we catch one of these criminals, everybody is like, 'great, we caught one', but i'm like 'how many are out there that isn't getting caught, that is engaging in blatant illegal behavior'?

Wrong San--

The hope and longing is coming from Blago's attorney.

Have you heard that idiot?

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AU--sorry to disappoint but the game will be great and Chargers will come out on top.

Oh great, another do nothing N****r.

Oh great, another do nothing N****r.

#57 | Posted by cabo_vato at 2008-12-30 08:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

Let me guess. You voted for the party that will lose elections for the next generation or so.

Bet me. Obama will fuck fuck up so bad, much like Carter that the republicans will make a quick comeback.

Cabo-
I'm sure you and the Republicans will beat the "N****r"s real soon.

I am a Dem you fucking idiot. But I am not a freaking lemming.

I find each of those statements difficult to believe.

I guess it's possible that you voted for the "do nothing N****r.", but why do I find that as hard to believe as your statement that you are not a lemming?

Why do you have to use the n-word.

You lose your point and more when you use that wording.

It is pointless.

BLAGO TRIES TO SELL NEW YORK SENATE SEAT TO KENNEDY TOO. I HEARD KENNEDY ACCEPTED THE DEAL....

Murphy-
I do hope you were speaking to Cabo, whom I was quoting.

CRISPEE_OC answers hisownbad-self, asking: "Not that I would ever defend the decades long scum politics of the State of Illinois, but what exactly has he been charged with that would prevent him from doing his job? Seeing that he still the Governor."

answer: being a scumbag. and thus, unfortunately denied by the court, unfit to serve.

MARKH wrote:

"'What is your definition of "charges?"

"it's not my definition ...
after the formal indictment, he'd have been arraigned and trial date set --- no trial date here?
so far it all been politicians & experts arguing on TV."

so, the cops can arrest people without a charge? you sure? because the cops can't even detain you unless they believe a crime is about to be committed, thus there is a charge.

you can be "charged", arrested, and it can be dropped without further action... no hearing, no indictment, done. but there is (or was) a charge, false or not.

furthermore, government by and for the people need none of that to toss out a scumbag. we just don't exercise ourselves much, too bad. it will bite our asses, it has. it's killing us; and, we remain clueless and apathetic.

Who wants to bet that the Democrats in the senate will seat Burris despite their earlier threats not to?

#5 | Posted by JOE
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Of course they will Joe because he'll slap down the race card on them if they don't.

Lonnie

this wont matter since he appointed a black democrat.
will ried REALLY refuse to seat a black democrat
I dont think so....

this wont matter since he appointed a black democrat.
will ried REALLY refuse to seat a black democrat
I dont think so....

#71 | Posted by bushlovertwo

I don't know. It will be interesting, to say the least. Obama has already said the guy shouldn't be seated, so Reid does have the green light on this.

The race card has already been played by Bobby Rush:

"I would ask you not to hang or lynch the appointee as you try to castigate the appointer," said Bobby Rush. "I don't see that any US Senator will want to go on record to deny one African-American from being seated in the US Senate."

Demorats playing the race card on other demorats...How appropriate.

isnt it though???

The man's got Brass Balls. Ya gotta admire that. -- #46 | Posted by hillbillydeluxe

Exactly what I was thinking.

New Year's Resolution: Channel my inner Blago.

...if I can find one, anyway.

He hasn't been proven guilty.. he hasn't been impeached... they already tried to take away his powers wasting taxpayer dollars and failed. Ya, the guy's a crook but has the power to appoint. What the hell, leave him alone. He seemed to make a good pick.

AU--sorry to disappoint but the game will be great and Chargers will come out on top.

#55 | Posted by MURPHY

We'll see.

Indianapolis has a lot better record this year. I'm surprised an 8-8 team would even be IN the playoffs.

a futile attempt at gaining leverage

"Doctor, can I get pregnant from anal sex", "Certainly mam, how do you think we get Republicans"

They should never approve that guy... The governor should be in jail... But he knows too much about OBAMA and others so they will give it all a pass.

hThis --ttp://
www.chicagotribune.com/media/
acrobat/2008-12/43789434.pdf -- hardly constitutes giving Balgojevich "a pass." I don't know about the rest of you, but I wouldn't want this dropped on me.

The link, which got screwed up, is to a two-count federal indictment leveled against Blagojevich.