Posted on 12/12/2008 9:13:30 AM PST by JulianaJohnson
Is there nothing sadder than the loss of innocence?
Some of us lose it upon learning there is no Santa Claus. For others it accompanies the death of a close friend or forlorn love.
For 43-year-old Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., aka "Senate Candidate 5", loss of innocence came earlier this week when he discovered that there is something called "pay-to-play" politics going on in Illinois.
Watching his press conference on Wednesday was difficult. Something in me died that day as I watched a plucky, young, silly heart thrust in front of the callous media glare that had served him so well up until that point.
In his closing on Wednesday, Jesse Jr. recounted a poignant story. It was a story of a Cocker Spaniel named "Checkers". No, wait, that was Nixon. Jesse Jr.'s story was about his "little sister" who had texted him that very morning, and that text read, "Jesse Jr., I'm proud of you." That came from his baby sister. She is only 33-years old. How do you begin to explain something like this to a frightened 33-year-old. I only hope Jesse Jr. can find the words when she asks him if there is still going to be a Christmas this year.
For what does Jesse Jr. know of the evil that lies in the heart of men like Rod Blagojevich?
It is not as if, I don't know, Jackson's father had spent a lifetime accruing personal wealth running shakedown rackets like those the governor is alleged to have run.
Just as his brothers acquired Chicago's River North Budweiser distributorship based on merit, Jesse Jr. thought he might become a U.S. Senator because of his credentials.
Jesse Jr. is about public service. How do I know this? Because he said so. How was he to know his "hard work" meant nothing to this governor?
After 13 years as a congressman from Illinois, how could he be unaware of this state's political culture, some might ask.
To those who would ask such questions, I say simply, Jesse Jr. is not taking questions at this time so please refer your inquiries to his criminal defense attorney.
Where O where is the BARF ALERT?!?!?
The family name of Jackson cannot be used in the same sentence as the word “innocence.” Sorry, it does not compute. I speak of The Jesse Jackson family, not of all Jacksons (well, there is that Michael guy, but I digress).
Still can’t process the title.
LOL! Funny article, I just hope some of this splashes on senior Jackass. He'll never spend time in jail, but he deserves to be there.
Read the whole thing, it finely honed sarcasm. I thought it was great! Especially loved this bit...
It is not as if, I don’t know, Jackson’s father had spent a lifetime accruing personal wealth running shakedown rackets like those the governor is alleged to have run.
LOL!
Read again, the whole piece reeks of sarcasm for lil Jesse
Now you know why Jesse Jackson Sr. said what he did about Obama’s private parts... the price for the Senate seat was outrageous.
Duly noted. Cleaning barf up now.
The problem with the premise of the article is that anyone previously believed that the Jackson family had any “innocence” or credibility. The concept of Jesse Jackson Jr. trying to purchase a Senate seat surprises nobody - in fact I would be surprised if he tried to gain power any other way.
Reread it, the writer doesn’t believe it either, the whole thing is sarcasm.
Excellent. Beautiful. Very funny!
Great, sarcastic article. I thought for a moment when he mentioned his “baby” sister he might be referencing some illegitimate offspring of his father’s.
Read the whole thing. It’s satirical and very well done.
Open weeping in Chicago. The flag in front of JJ Jr’s Bud franchise is lowered to half staff.
Read my post #9
It's always sad when this "loss of innocence" moment occurs...like when Louie discovered there was gambling going on in Rick's American Cafe in Casablanca.
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