I hate being right.

 

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_...lagojevich.html

 

 

I want him around just because its fun watching him argue with reporters.

Isn't this the same thing he said 2 days ago?

Isn't this the same thing he said 2 days ago?

 

2 days ago he admitted Blago's bro contacted him about fundraising, which in itself was a contradiction to his testimony. This is admitting that after that phone call he tried to raise funding for him.

2 days ago he admitted Blago's bro contacted him about fundraising, which in itself was a contradiction to his testimony. This is admitting that after that phone call he tried to raise funding for him.

Oh, I actually thought he already did that.

Oh, I actually thought he already did that.

 

No, originally he (Burris) said he told Robert that he can't fundraise because it would be inappropriate. Now, he's saying he tried but was unable to get anyone to give and finally told Robert it would be inappropriate only after finding out no one was interested in giving.

 

I understand your confusion; his story changes daily.

 

 

I'm just at a loss why any of those Senators in DC would approve someone appointed by a Governor under such a cloud. Is a single vote that important to throw all integrity out the window? While in the end this may be good for my side, it's yet another disgrace for all politicians in general. Pathetic. If you can't trust a former Attorney General (who was believed to be squeaky clean, by the way) to tell the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth our whole judicial system comes to a screeching halt.

I don't know what to think, really. When he was appointed he was clean or at least had a reputation as someone who was clean, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. Now he's just being a dumbass.

I blame Blago, Burris and the Illinois legislature for shuffling their feet on Blago for this, but in reality, the US Senate had no legal basis to keep him out. Even when they 'barred' him from office, Burris could've walked in, the officer couldn't have arrested him. As long as Blago was gov he could appoint someone, we were stupid enough to think that a crazy man wouldn't appoint someone, and then surprised when someone was crazy enough to accept.

I am very disappointed. While I understand anyone's desire for an opportunity to be a Senator, hell, there ain't many, this is so wrong. I had a fairly high opinion of Burris, until this week.

im so over this whole story. The seat is up for re-election in 21 months.

im so over this whole story. The seat is up for re-election in 21 months.

There is going to be a lot happening these next 21 months, and I don't want the intellectual and moral lightweight wasting one percent of the spots in the Senate.

There is going to be a lot happening these next 21 months, and I don't want the intellectual and moral lightweight wasting one percent of the spots in the Senate.

Unless he's indicted for perjury or resigns, I really don't think you have a choice.

Unless he's indicted for perjury or resigns, I really don't think you have a choice.

 

Let me get working on his case then. I'd love to add "indicted for perjury" on his tomb.

im so over this whole story. The seat is up for re-election in 21 months.

Only 21 months, I hear Blago will be his chief fund raiser . . .

I'm not shocked. Anyone who was willing to take a job from Blogo wasnt on the up and up.

 

Texsox... love the sig

I'm not shocked. Anyone who was willing to take a job from Blogo wasnt on the up and up.

 

Texsox... love the sig

 

I had to look. I expected you to see it right away. LOL

 

That was a funny thread.

There is going to be a lot happening these next 21 months, and I don't want the intellectual and moral lightweight wasting one percent of the spots in the Senate.

That'd be 2 percent wouldn't it?

 

nevermind, edited for stupidity

Edited February 18, 200917 yr by lostfan

Roland Burris is now Henry Burris

 

I'm just at a loss why any of those Senators in DC would approve someone appointed by a Governor under such a cloud. Is a single vote that important to throw all integrity out the window? While in the end this may be good for my side, it's yet another disgrace for all politicians in general. Pathetic. If you can't trust a former Attorney General (who was believed to be squeaky clean, by the way) to tell the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth our whole judicial system comes to a screeching halt.

 

Because constitutionally they don't have much choice. If the appointment is legal, and ultimately it was a legal appointment, the Senate is bound to seat the named replacement.

Roland Burris is now Henry Burris

 

 

awesome.

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/vox_po...ris-resign.html

 

Roland Burris, Resign

Anyone else think Burris' defense of himself sounds a hell of a lot like Blago?

"Who me? I did nothing wrong. It's legal. i didnt lie... you just didnt ask the right question"

So about that special election that should have been called...

So about that special election that should have been called...

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