For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Blago picks a Senator!
In a display of political bravado, disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich today appointed former Illinois Atty. Gen. Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate, challenging national Democratic leaders to reject the appointment of an African-American to the seat that propelled Barack Obama to the White House. The defiant move tests the resolve of Senate Democrats who said they would not admit anyone appointed by Blagojevich, who is facing impeachment after being accused of trying to sell the Senate seat for personal gain. And it reveals to a nation celebrating Obama's victory the underbelly of Chicago's race-based political scene. President-elect Obama supported the announcement by Senate Democrats that Blagojevich's appointment "will ultimately not stand."
Will this pick stand, or will someone else be Illinois' new junior senator? If the latter, who? What does all this say about the current Democrat party if anything?
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The pick will stick.
December 31, 2008 - 11:09 ET by superconIf Blago is serious then it's a done deal.
Neither the Illinois State Legislature or the Congress can do a damn thing about it.Any threats from Harry Reid to block his seating is just silly talk.He has no authority to block Burris from being seated and will end up looking like a fool if he tries.
Ha Ha!
sc... What is funny is
December 31, 2008 - 16:40 ET by bigtimersc...
What is funny is all 50 dem Senators have signed a deal not to seat Burris.
From what I have heard Reid and his merry-band of nit-wits cannot stop him from being seated...but the plan is to delay it....
My question is then what?
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Blago's appointee
December 31, 2008 - 11:19 ET by east tennessee johnAs a former Chicagoan, this was a smart move. Burris is relatively untainted, old party warhorse, who aspired to both this seat and the Govenorship in elections past. Do the national democrats want to challenge this choice? Does Himself want to backhand those who helped him on the way up? Change we can believe in!
Like the leftists said in 2001,"He might be POTUS, but he ain't my President. True enough.
It's not going away.
December 31, 2008 - 11:25 ET by KunisachiI don't think Burris has a chance. Regardless, the decision to reject him is a double edged sword. This is a smooth play by Blagojevich that foils any plans to sweep it under a rug before tainting every senator with his bile. Giving this criminal the privledge to create this mess makes the party look weak.
I think it's Senate Dems who don't have a chance
December 31, 2008 - 11:35 ET by Prester JohnBlago is still the governor and he did what he was supposed to do. I don't see how the Dems can keep Burris out.
If they go to court to do so alot of Dems stay home in 2010 and a Republican gets elected.
I guess they could try and ignore Burris since the Dems have such a majority it's hard to see how Burris' vote would really mean anything, but that would probably also lead to alot of Dems staying home in 2010.
Keep up the great work Harry!!
Kuni Blaggo has all the
December 31, 2008 - 12:53 ET by Dan The Man 2Kuni Blaggo has all the cards in his favor. He has teh law on his side and teh Senate is blowing smoke. I think he did it to thumb his nose at the ones who dropped the dime on him. He may be a criminal but until he has his day in court he is not convicted of any crime and the legal governor of Illinois. They keep electing thugs though.
Whatever it is great fun to watch.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Blago is like a sweater
December 31, 2008 - 22:06 ET by celatorBlago is like a sweater with a loose thread of yarn. Pull on the thread and the whole sweater unravels.
You can bet that he knows all of Obama's secret deals, embarrasing moments and less than honorable activities. That's where he holds all the cards.
Obama doesn't want Blago blabbing.
It will be hard to find a
December 31, 2008 - 11:36 ET by flyingmonkeyIt will be hard to find a more qualified black Democrat Party hack like Burris. Especially one from Chicago who hasn't been indicted. Blogo pulled a fast one.
He sure did pull a fast
December 31, 2008 - 12:09 ET by motherbeltHe sure did pull a fast one.
I said in the other thread you have to give him credit: Well played, Blago.
mb... He sure did...this
December 31, 2008 - 15:33 ET by bigtimermb...
He sure did...this is going to be a long running soap-opera with the dems ect...I think much more to come out too with this whole thing with Fitz, he asked for an extension until April because more people are singing like a bird evidently, plus more tapes ect...
I love this...
You do notice nobody in the msm uses the term Culture of Corruption when it comes to the dems and this never-ending mess.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Front Page Today
December 31, 2008 - 11:37 ET by JDWDavis said 'no thanks' to Blago's first offer
JDW
DAILY WAVE
Whatever else you think, your mother and my mother are both mothers
Republicans 2009: All the
December 31, 2008 - 11:40 ET by Chris NormanRepublicans 2009: All the progress made by Ronald Reagan has been squandered and destroyed - we're back to where we were in, say, 1964 - leaderless - adrift - weak and moderate - and no better prospects on the horizon.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
I like the sound of Senate-Designate Burris
December 31, 2008 - 11:46 ET by pearl"Hussein’s scientists were on the verge of building an atom bomb, as little as a year away" New York Times Nov 2006
Well, the guy's black, so
December 31, 2008 - 12:23 ET by mattmWell, the guy's black, so he obviously meets the main Democrat requirement for this seat, so what the heck is the problem?
Blotto has every right to appoint anyone, 30 or older, who has been a citizen for at least 9 years and so on....
Blotto may be corrupt, but nothing illegal has been pinned on him yet, and probably won't be...corruption is part of the Dem M.O. anyway, so...
Fitzmas came early -- and wants extension
December 31, 2008 - 13:06 ET by Jack BauerRemember that slam-dunk case that was so slam-dunk that US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald COULDN'T WAIT to go public with a month ago?
It's all over the news. Fitzmas was so gung-ho that he seems to have stopped the investigation before an actual crime was committed, and before it could actually ENTRAP oh -- some DEMOCRAT bigwigs on tape?
Guess what. Fox News has just flashed that:
U.S. ATTORNEY SEEKS 90-DAY EXTENSION TO FILE INDICTMENT AGAINST ILLINOIS GOV. BLAGOJEVICH
Mmmm, 90 days huh? Kinda weird huh? Kinda suspicious huh? Kinda makes me think this man is no better than Blago, really.
30 Days Remaing
December 31, 2008 - 14:50 ET by JDWLibby was no problem
JDW
DAILY WAVE
Whatever else you think, your mother and my mother are both mothers
Mmmm, 90 days huh? Kinda
January 1, 2009 - 11:09 ET by fitzfongMmmm, 90 days huh? Kinda weird huh? Kinda suspicious huh? Kinda makes me think this man is no better than Blago, really.
You're right, Jack. He is no better than Blago. Frankly, I hope Blago beats this thing, if, for no other reason, it cuts this egomaniac Fitzgerald off at the knees. He's a corrupt prosecutor who has been permitted to abuse his position with the full backing of the press. He's cultivated a reputation as a righteous Elliot Ness-type, when he's just another Mike Nifong with good PR. I can't wait for Libby and Conrad Black to cut this guy's reputation wide open after that tool Blago beats the rap.
I'm also looking forward to the street fight between Blago and Reid. Hopefully Reid will emerge as damaged goods by the time his 2010 re-election bid takes place (the fact that he hasn't already been defeated is sad enough).
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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Here's wishing all my fellow NBer's a very Happy New Year!!!!
December 31, 2008 - 13:40 ET by PrairieSkyLet's hope that '09 turns out to be a much more positive year all around than '08!!!
Happy New Year everybody!!!
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Sky... Happy New Year to
December 31, 2008 - 15:36 ET by bigtimerSky...
Happy New Year to you and yours too...and all else here at NBs.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Hi bt and Happy New Year to you too!
December 31, 2008 - 18:11 ET by PrairieSkyEnjoy your New Year's Eve!!!
Have a good one!!!
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Oaky, I don't need to be
December 31, 2008 - 13:55 ET by Jack BauerOaky, I don't need to be the Amazing Karnak to predict Vice President Biden (yep, it's true, not a weird nightmare you'll eventually wake up from) will make hilarious gaffes in 2009.
So -- can I predict some actual gaffes Biden will make in 2009, as President Obama reluctantly finds "harmless" things for him to do...
At a CAIR fundraiser, Biden greets the crowd with: "I'd just like to say Shalom to all my Muslim friends..."
Meeting with David Patterson the blind the Governor of New York, Biden offers to show him the photos he took at the inauguration.
On a visit to India Biden congratulates the Indian people on their great curries, and their innate ability to run Gas Stations, before grabbing Sonia Gandhi and kissing her smack on the lips.
Called to adjudicate a voting tie as President of the Senate, Biden accidentally votes with the Republicans. Three times.
Stand up Stephen Hawking, stand up... oh God, God bless you Stephen...
Called to adjudicate a
December 31, 2008 - 15:01 ET by Dan The Man 2Called to adjudicate a voting tie as President of the Senate, Biden accidentally votes with the Republicans. Three times.
Now thats a gafffe I will applaud.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Awesome Lego Art: Aircraft carriers.
December 31, 2008 - 14:42 ET by R D HelmI was rummaging around Neal's site again today and ran across this.
I went through a ton of Lego sets over the course of my childhood, but being somewhat devoid of patience (not to mention the required number of pieces) I never came close to the level of complexity shown above. Great stuff.
(h/t: webwench@Boortz.com)
BTW-There is some other really good stuff posted there today. Too bad Neal doesn't go on vacation more often. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
BLAGO PICK
December 31, 2008 - 15:51 ET by stevepipeI agree with supercon. I don't know of anyone or any body that has the authority to block the pick.
Typical Democrat promises. Won't be fulfilled.
BTW: Has anyone noticed that OBAMA has not/will not be fulfilling ANY of his campaign promises!!!!! Where is the Left reaction to this?!!?
Let me know what you think.
gapruitt@earthlink.net
I predict Burris will land in PEBO's former senate seat.
December 31, 2008 - 16:05 ET by R D HelmDespite the lofty rhetoric from Spineless Harry and his fellow boneless chickens, at the end of the day, he and his party are so beholden to black voters, who they have hoodwinked for decades into voting for them, they will eventually cave in like cheap tents.
Now that Bobby Rush, and some others, are shuffling the race-card deck in front of God and everybody, which will serve to energize blacks all over the state, as well as certain parts of the country, I don't see how Burris will not eventually get the seat.
From what I have been hearing from some Chicago locals, this Burris guy is almost as much of an empty suit as PEBO.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Um...you know...Princess
December 31, 2008 - 16:14 ET by bigtimerUm...you know...Princess Caroline of Kennedy has now broken her record for you knows...she has beat the first one over 142 or so, then she moved it up to around 200 with another interview, now she has surpassed that with over 213 I think it is with her lastest interview...this is a great article, a very quick read...you know what I mean?
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Afternoon, bt.
December 31, 2008 - 16:52 ET by R D HelmI don't know about you, but I am beginning to sense that Caroline's momentum is beginning to fade.
I just don't think she's "got it."
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Umm Dave, you know, I
December 31, 2008 - 16:59 ET by bigtimerUmm Dave, you know, I think, you are, you know...RIGHT!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt,
December 31, 2008 - 20:50 ET by R D HelmLOL-I was just messin' with ya.
Stating the obvious, ya know.
Bet even Gov. Patterson can see it. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Hey Dave, I um....you
December 31, 2008 - 21:10 ET by bigtimerHey Dave, I um....you know, like I knew you were!
May the coming year bring you luck and a great job friend.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt,
December 31, 2008 - 21:19 ET by R D HelmThanks, and you have a Happy New Year, too, friend.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Ya know.
December 31, 2008 - 17:11 ET by RukusYa know BT, I know.
Ya know?
I know ya knows!
LOL!
Happy New Year good lady! Ya know?
Gary
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Ga. Tech vs. LSU in the CHICK-FIL-A Bowl tonight.
December 31, 2008 - 16:48 ET by R D HelmI think this is going to be an awesome game.
GO YELLER BRITCHES!
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Frankenslime Monster
December 31, 2008 - 19:10 ET by bigtimerFranken ahead by 49 votes...Reid wants him seated, Cornyn says NO Way!
They are going to have to wait until litigation is over before anyone is seated.
I swear, like we've said before here, Franken/Soros ect will stop at nothing....I heard yesterday they were counting votes that were not even there, heck this is worse than what the Florida leftists tried to get away with, let alone him counting votes twice.
Also, isn't it rather nice we hear nothing now about ACORN now that the election is over, if the repubs don't do something about this before the next election, they may as well bend over and kiss their rears good-bye for any chance to gain seats.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt, this is almost an exact repeat of what
December 31, 2008 - 19:16 ET by porpoiseboyhappened in the WA gov race last time. the left has this formula down for close races! in WA they ended up counting more votes than were actually cast....i know,,,, huh? it took to the third count for them to win. i think the mathematical formula is... no morals+no conscience=victory
"Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason" Ben Franklin
Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left
Oh man pb...do I remember
December 31, 2008 - 19:23 ET by bigtimerOh man pb...do I remember it well, I know how the count worked, it was absolutely infuriating, they had the good ol' same boards, same dems in the courts.... all the way up to the Wa. SC, nothing like a dem controlled state...the witch never, ever was a legal Gov. and the dim-wits in King Co. and elsewhere keep voting the leftists in.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Blago just fired on across the DNC/Obama bow
December 31, 2008 - 20:37 ET by Delsaand for everything else he maybe is also the sitting Gov and has absolute Legal standing to appoint the senator of his choice!
If a court battle takes place, Blago WINS!
He will have HIS choice for senate and not the ONE's choice.
Personally, I love this. Blago is out foxing the foxes.
I think if they have to have a special election for Rahm Emanual's seat they may as well add a senator to the ballot?
What do ya think?
Delsa
December 31, 2008 - 20:59 ET by Mica the MagnificentI think if Blago doesn't stop embarassing the democrats, he may be 'Fort Marcy Parked,' if you know what I mean?
I shot myself and chopped myself up and placed myself in a garbage bag - - - suicide note as described on Family Guy
Mica
December 31, 2008 - 21:06 ET by DelsaYOU are "dead" right
Off topic BUT
December 31, 2008 - 21:17 ET by DelsaI read where Newt thought the "Barack the Magic Negro" was distasteful.
I think "someone who loves him" should tell him to keep his mouth shut and remind him that his day is LONG PAST!
Delsa,
December 31, 2008 - 21:21 ET by R D HelmLOL-I'm beginning to think that Newt sees convervatism itself as being distasteful.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Dave
December 31, 2008 - 21:46 ET by DelsaI thought I understood what Newt was all about?
He must have jumped the tracks somewhere along the line.
He is taking on Biden characteristics and now speaks without any practical knowledge of the subject.
He is making as much sense as Princess Caroline.
Delsa... This is not new
December 31, 2008 - 21:51 ET by bigtimerDelsa...
This is not new for Newt...I have posted numerous posts here and there, some with links over the years about Newt...I am just glad more conservatives or at least repubs are paying more attention to what this guy is really all about without getting mad at me.
He is a great history teacher in colleges, he should stick to that.
In politics as far as I am concerned, he adn his ilk are and have been the problem, not the solution.
Just my two cents real quick...got to go watch a game that is about done with real fast...catch ya' later.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
newt....
December 31, 2008 - 22:05 ET by porpoiseboyhow about his confusing ( to say the least ) views on agw? he doubts that man is causing global warming but still thinks we need to do something about it. huh? i agree bt, the guy can be a brilliant orator and debater sometimes ( i saw him slaughter cuomo the older in a debate ) but when it comes to politics he reallys ends up just being a hack.
"Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason" Ben Franklin
Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left
...got to go watch a game
December 31, 2008 - 22:11 ET by R D Helm...got to go watch a game that is about done with real fast...
LOL-Sure hope it ain't Ga. Tech and LSU.
That game was over before the second quarter ended. :-(
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Delsa,
December 31, 2008 - 21:54 ET by R D HelmNewt has been taking RINO lessons from McCain and Specter.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon.
Them that ain’t get out of the way.”
Site that may be of some
December 31, 2008 - 22:08 ET by GregESite that may be of some interest. I thought so.
http://www.100bestwe...
New Year's Eve Chat !
December 31, 2008 - 22:26 ET by Free StinkerNew Year's Eve Chat !
You-know-where ! ;-)
where?
December 31, 2008 - 23:43 ET by GregEwhere?
The Game
December 31, 2008 - 22:42 ET by DelsaWhat game?
Is that the one where the score is 38 to 3 or something?
Republicans must rid the
December 31, 2008 - 23:04 ET by liberal_bug_zapperRepublicans must rid the party of people like Newt Gingrich, John McCain, George Bush and all the lying closet socialist big government cheats. Those we've been calling RINOs need to go. All blue bloods need to go. The reason Republicans won in 1994 is because people thought they actually were different than Democrats. We believed they actually stood for something. But after 12 years, all the ones in the news prove they are no different than Democrats.
If Republicans are going to be successful, there is no room in our Party for Liberals.... None. If we don't get rid of the Liberals in our party, the party is done... forever.
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"I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." ~ Ayn Rand
lbz... Bulls-Eye! Glad
December 31, 2008 - 23:24 ET by bigtimerlbz...
Bulls-Eye!
Glad to see you here New Years Eve....wishing you the best for the coming year to-boot!
Miss you on here like you used to be long ago.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Hey BT, Blonde & fellow NBers!!!
December 31, 2008 - 23:54 ET by Asian ConThis is a follow up to the link I posted about our soldiers "cool" reception to BHO. Before I get to that, however, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I'm on west coast time so, I've got a few hours to go.
Regarding Blago-Gate, this thing is getting so big that the MSM has no choice but to talk about it. The elections are over and nothing else is going on. So, try as they might, they can't wait it out like they did with Edwards. Speaking of which, we haven't heard a peep about Edwards have we? I know that they are going to try to minimize any damage done to the good name of Obama. I hope that Fitzgerald leans on Blago hard enough to dig up some dirt on Obama. What about Rezko? Both of them should have so much dirt on him that the stench of corruption will stay with him for his entire administration.
I was watching "Clueless" the other day. Does that not remind you of Caroline or what? Like, gag me with a spoon!
As I promised earlier, here is the link. There are also links within the link for further info. Enjoy!
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/12/majority-of-active-duty-service-members.html
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
Hey thanks AC...and a
January 1, 2009 - 00:02 ET by bigtimerHey thanks AC...and a wonderful New Year I hope for you and yours...I'm on MT. time so there is two hours to go here also, you most likely have three more.
To those of you on the east coast...
Happy New Year!
Did I hit that just right or NOT!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Bill and Hill K-I-S-S-I-N-G --- EWWWW!
January 1, 2009 - 00:15 ET by nkviking75Caught the live video stream on FoxNews.com just in time to catch Bill and Hillary kissing. EWWWW! The only good news is, I'm on Central Time, so 2009 remains unmarred for me... for now.
Welcome to the era of unity, you racist!
I Didn't See It But, Thanks For The Image!!!
January 1, 2009 - 00:26 ET by Asian ConWhich is more vomit inducing, Bill & Hill or Mr. & Mrs. Gore?
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
nkv... I just flipped it
January 1, 2009 - 00:29 ET by bigtimernkv...
I just flipped it there when they were just done on the screen thak goodness..one thing about it, at least it wasn't Al and Tipper!
Happy New Year to you...wishing you continued good health (I hope) and happiness in the coming years.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Best wishes, bigtimer
January 1, 2009 - 00:35 ET by nkviking75Thanks, bt, and the same to you.
Welcome to the era of unity, you racist!
AC... LMAO...I think we
January 1, 2009 - 00:36 ET by bigtimerAC...
LMAO...I think we were like 3 seconds apart, talk about GMTA!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Happy New Year to you BT
January 1, 2009 - 01:04 ET by ahusserJust commented on the Bill and Hillary thingy on TV. Awoke from a little pre-New Year's snooze with my ever lovin' giving me a little drinkie and boom there is Bill and Hillary dancing and smootching. Jeez, welcome to the new year I am thinking. I hope they don't cut to the office of the president elect and get a NY's wish from the One. Even without the cut to Obamie I figured this is gonna be a long long year.
Change: When the winds of change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can become deadly projectiles. From a Poster
Yeah, That Was The 1st Thing I Thought About!!! (Shudder)
January 1, 2009 - 01:05 ET by Asian ConIt's kismet. Will you marry me? Just Kidding!!!
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
Mr. Burris is a phenominal choice.
January 1, 2009 - 12:47 ET by mizflame98Just ask him, he'll tell you. Anyone who has his résumé carved on his mausoleum must be the perfect candidate to fill the position left vacant by "The One".
Perfect Demotivator for the Obama Administration
http://www.despair.com/government.html