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Ill. governor names Burris to replace Obama
WLS - 890 AM ^ | Dec. 30, 2008 | DEANNA BELLANDI

Posted on 12/30/2008 9:25:49 AM PST by ConservativeMind

Edited on 12/30/2008 1:38:29 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

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To: ConservativeMind

So it really IS a Black Seat.


61 posted on 12/30/2008 10:31:54 AM PST by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: All

Blank_o’s appointment of Roland Bussis leads to Jim (James Reynolds which lead to Obama.

For more information follow the link to Chicago Crime thread; Post 210-214

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2151323/posts?page=210


62 posted on 12/30/2008 10:32:05 AM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: kabar

That’s the current system - I agree that there should be an election. I was merely commenting on his resume, not exhaulting the choice.


63 posted on 12/30/2008 10:32:11 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Computer says No..... Carole Beer)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

You are probably right - I do fear blago will walk away unscathed...


64 posted on 12/30/2008 10:33:40 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Computer says No..... Carole Beer)
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To: ConservativeMind
NBC News: Democratic sources say Senators will not accept the 71-year-old’s appointment.

LMAO. Blago might be mentally imbalanced, but this was a brilliant political move. It also exposes Dems for the hypocrites that they are. White guilt, anyone? Game on. Bravo Blago!

Grab the popcorn and enjoy.

65 posted on 12/30/2008 10:34:40 AM PST by MaestroLC ("Let him who wants peace prepare for war."--Vegetius, A.D. Fourth Century)
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To: ConservativeMind

A couple of weeks ago she said he wouldn’t nominate anyone, since he expected the Senate would reject whoever he nominated. But. But, would the U.S. Senate reject a Negro? Blago could have nominated O.J. Simpson, who could have run for POTUS and won, by the way. I could be wrong, but I think they call the thing ‘white guilt’. Zimbabwe welcomes you.


66 posted on 12/30/2008 10:36:37 AM PST by Revolting cat! (Don't rush to be savage!.)
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To: ConservativeMind

Appointment of Former Attorney General Roland Burris Urged for Role as Overseer in Union Administration.
Business Wire, Jan 18, 2003

CHICAGO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2003

Chicago Laborers’ Union Agrees to Unprecedented Moves
to Guarantee Integrity and Confidence in Leadership

One of the nation’s largest unions, the Laborers’ International Union of North America, was urged Friday to appoint former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to oversee administration of Chicago’s Local 1001 as part of a voluntary reform agreement. Laborers’ Local 1001 represents nearly 3,000 municipal government employees.
http://www.thelaborers.net/LOCALS/LU1001/appointment_of_burris.htm How clean can he be if a union wanted him to serve as cleaner?


67 posted on 12/30/2008 10:36:59 AM PST by PghBaldy (Obama showing off his crotch: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=550_1210277599)
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To: spiderfern

“And what do you suppose Jesse Jackson, Jr. will have to say about this appointment?”

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To answer that question I would have to first shift into a grossly racist, entitlement mode.


68 posted on 12/30/2008 10:37:14 AM PST by EyeGuy
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To: ConservativeMind

Roland is such a yawn that this is really the only way he could get another office in Illinois. He’s also not smart enough to say “no thanks”.


69 posted on 12/30/2008 10:37:34 AM PST by RtWngr (Being tolerant of the intolerant is pretty stupid actually.)
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To: ConservativeMind

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! They are going to refuse to seat an accomplished black guy. Well done, Blago.


70 posted on 12/30/2008 10:39:57 AM PST by doug from upland (8 million views of .HILLARY! UNCENSORED - put some ice on it, witch)
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

From his resume: National Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer for Operation PUSH from January to October 1977.


71 posted on 12/30/2008 10:40:18 AM PST by kabar
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To: Constitution Day

With the heat that’s on now, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Blago probably nominated the most “clean and articulate” candidate he could find. We can hope. His being African Ameican helps, and Dingy Harry wouldn’t dare not seat him.


72 posted on 12/30/2008 10:42:06 AM PST by EDINVA
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To: Dog Gone
Burris just made himself the subject of an FBI and Justice Department investigation.

He probably already is a subject. I'm sure the FBI is looking at everyone Blago spoke to. ....and... .Do you really think they (the FBI) turn off their recorders after Blago was charged?

73 posted on 12/30/2008 10:42:32 AM PST by Lurking in Kansas (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: freekitty; MinuteGal

SYnopsis in a nut shell from CHi CRime thread Just so you can see what Blank-O is doing....POINTING directly AT Obama..

1. Burris has gone on to receive over $1 million in no-bid, low-effort “consulting” contracts from Illinois State agencies under the Governor’s control as well as a $5000/month “retainer” from Loop Capital, headed by BHO homie Jim Reynolds.

2. Jim And Barack Are Very Close Friends And Have Been For A Long Time...

3. “In 2003, James Reynolds, A Chicago Investment Banker Who Is A Member Of Obama’s National Finance Committee, Was Recorded On FBI Wiretaps Arranging What Prosecutors Said Was A “Sham’ Consulting Contract With A Woman They Called The “Paramour’ Of A Mayoral Adviser In Philadelphia. His Firm Later Won $300,000 Worth Of City Contracts.” (Ken Dilanian and Matt Kelley, “Fundraisers Linked To Corruption Cases,” USA Today, 10/16/08)


74 posted on 12/30/2008 10:43:03 AM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: VeniVidiVici
My trash guy is more experienced than Obama is.

Smartest man in the world is Dilbert's Garbage Guy.

75 posted on 12/30/2008 10:48:14 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Does Zer0 have any friends, who are not criminals or foreign or domestic terrorists or both?)
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To: LucyT; STARWISE; Calpernia; AmericanGirlRising; BP2; DrC

See post 74 above.

If, with dial up etc, was able to make the connection in less than an hour, think what Fitz with his staff FBI and wiretaps can do....

IMO Blank-O just “fingered” BHO!


76 posted on 12/30/2008 10:49:57 AM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: ConservativeMind
I'd start here:

Complex Web Links Consultants, Banks, and Illinois Issuer ... $10.00 - SourceMedia - Alacra Store - Oct 3, 2003 Kjellander also has ties to developer Antoin Rezko, a top Blagojevich ... earlier this year hired Roland Burris' firm Burris & Lebed Consulting with a ...

The switch earlier this year from a Republican to a Democratic administration in Illinois -- and the state's subsequent decision to sell a record $## billion of taxable general obligation pension bonds -- led a handful of firms with...

Might be an interesting read if someone can afford it.

77 posted on 12/30/2008 10:51:36 AM PST by Perchant
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To: VeniVidiVici

One the women on the jury I was on stated that 0 and Michelle were educated at an ivy league school so that made up for experience. I told her that there are a lot of educated people that are ignorant.


78 posted on 12/30/2008 10:53:23 AM PST by jerri
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To: Perchant

Burris possible mob ties here:

http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:eF9n6ufAd_0J:www.nlpc.org/olap/UCU4/06_03.htm+Roland+Burris+%2B+Crime&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=21&gl=us


79 posted on 12/30/2008 10:57:29 AM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: ConservativeMind
Politico: Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'

The Senate will not seat Roland Burris if Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attempts to appoint him, a Democratic leadership aide said. Majority Leader Harry Reid views Burris as "unacceptable," the aide said.

80 posted on 12/30/2008 11:02:02 AM PST by MaestroLC ("Let him who wants peace prepare for war."--Vegetius, A.D. Fourth Century)
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