Comments on: On the Burris Appointment & the Democratic Circus http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/ The Internet home for American gay conservatives. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:47:05 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-353476 Peter Hughes Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:55:36 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-353476 Looks like Dingy Harry just blinked. Burris will get seated. Hypocrisy, thy name is the Democrat Party. Regards, Peter H. Looks like Dingy Harry just blinked. Burris will get seated.

Hypocrisy, thy name is the Democrat Party.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-351234 Peter Hughes Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:09:58 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-351234 #10 - Sounds like it, V. Regards, Peter H. #10 – Sounds like it, V.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-351098 V the K Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:08:25 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-351098 I like the remark at AoSHQ about senate Democrats ... since they are now saying they might allow him to attend senate meetings, but not occupy a seat on the floor or vote --- are treating him like 3/5ths of a senator. I like the remark at AoSHQ about senate Democrats … since they are now saying they might allow him to attend senate meetings, but not occupy a seat on the floor or vote — are treating him like 3/5ths of a senator.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-351076 Peter Hughes Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:11:43 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-351076 I'm waiting for the Senate Sgt-at-Arms to block Burris' way into the chamber - sort of like Alabama Gov George Wallace (D) standing at the entry to the University of Alabama to enforce segregation. Talk about a Kodak moment! I'll bring the popcorn. Regards, Peter H. I’m waiting for the Senate Sgt-at-Arms to block Burris’ way into the chamber – sort of like Alabama Gov George Wallace (D) standing at the entry to the University of Alabama to enforce segregation.

Talk about a Kodak moment! I’ll bring the popcorn.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: The_Livewire http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350849 The_Livewire Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:50:56 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350849 I'm just reminded of the old saying.. what is it? "Do not rejoyce in your enemy's suffering, let G-d take it away." I’m just reminded of the old saying.. what is it? “Do not rejoyce in your enemy’s suffering, let G-d take it away.”

]]> By: dsgawrsh http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350831 dsgawrsh Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350831 Adding to what American Elephant said, there is also a big controversy still hanging over Obama's head in regards to his eligibility to become president. He still has never presented a Birth Certificate and the Supreme Court is still hearing cases even though the MSM isn't covering it. In regards to Burris, this guy is being awfully pushy about taking the Senate position. If it was me, I would have declined and stated it was because of the scandal. Me thinks he protesteth too much - did he already pay for the seat some time ago? Adding to what American Elephant said, there is also a big controversy still hanging over Obama’s head in regards to his eligibility to become president. He still has never presented a Birth Certificate and the Supreme Court is still hearing cases even though the MSM isn’t covering it.

In regards to Burris, this guy is being awfully pushy about taking the Senate position. If it was me, I would have declined and stated it was because of the scandal. Me thinks he protesteth too much – did he already pay for the seat some time ago?

]]> By: Jack Allen http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350740 Jack Allen Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:14:02 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350740 Dan, I think the MSM has covered this mess in Illinois pretty thoroughly and in most cases with critical comments about Illinois Democrats. I strongly disagree with the one article which argues that President-elect Obama "could have demanded" that the Illinois Legislature strip its Governor of the appointment power. While Obama certainly has roots in Illinois, once he became President-elect he has obligations to the federal system: Presidents have no business telling a state legislature what to do in such matters as gubernatorial powers. Dan, I think the MSM has covered this mess in Illinois pretty thoroughly and in most cases with critical comments about Illinois Democrats.

I strongly disagree with the one article which argues that President-elect Obama “could have demanded” that the Illinois Legislature strip its Governor of the appointment power.

While Obama certainly has roots in Illinois, once he became President-elect he has obligations to the federal system: Presidents have no business telling a state legislature what to do in such matters as gubernatorial powers.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350412 V the K Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:54:48 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350412 Oh, BTW, This Burris fellow <a href="http://ace.mu.nu/archives/280488.php" rel="nofollow">tried to send an innocent man to death row</a> even though he knew the man was innocent, because he thought it would help him politically. Power over principle, it's the Democrat way. Oh, BTW, This Burris fellow tried to send an innocent man to death row even though he knew the man was innocent, because he thought it would help him politically.

Power over principle, it’s the Democrat way.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350397 V the K Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:58:24 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350397 You forget, AE, his Commerce Secretary, Bill Richardson was also doing the "pay to play" thing in New Mexico. Google: bill richardson pay to play You forget, AE, his Commerce Secretary, Bill Richardson was also doing the “pay to play” thing in New Mexico. Google: bill richardson pay to play

]]> By: American Elephant http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350391 American Elephant Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:52:32 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350391 Do you realize that Obama has not one, but <i>three</i> corruption scandals hanging over his head before the man has even taken the oath of office? There is the Blagojevich scandal, the Rezko sentencing, and Norman Hsu's sentencing. Michael Ramirez, as usual, sums it up <a href="http://investors.com/editorial/cartoons/CartoonPopUp.aspx?id=314917537636647" rel="nofollow">beautifully</a>. Do you realize that Obama has not one, but three corruption scandals hanging over his head before the man has even taken the oath of office? There is the Blagojevich scandal, the Rezko sentencing, and Norman Hsu’s sentencing.

Michael Ramirez, as usual, sums it up beautifully.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350331 V the K Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:57:06 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350331 Democrats would not be facing this dilemma if their party had not decided that power mattered over principles. People knew of Blagojavich's sleaze back in 2002, but the party rallied around him, the media rallied around him, and he was re-elected handily in 2006. If they had held him to the same standards and scrutiny Republicans are held to, he would have been outta there, and this controversy would have been avoided. But I still think this is just a warm-up act for the next for years. With trillions of dollars in spending at stake, and a product of the same Chicago machine that gave us Blagojavich in the Oval Office, the corruption is going to be breath-taking. (Although those who rely on the MSM for news will probably not hear about it.) Democrats would not be facing this dilemma if their party had not decided that power mattered over principles. People knew of Blagojavich’s sleaze back in 2002, but the party rallied around him, the media rallied around him, and he was re-elected handily in 2006. If they had held him to the same standards and scrutiny Republicans are held to, he would have been outta there, and this controversy would have been avoided.

But I still think this is just a warm-up act for the next for years. With trillions of dollars in spending at stake, and a product of the same Chicago machine that gave us Blagojavich in the Oval Office, the corruption is going to be breath-taking. (Although those who rely on the MSM for news will probably not hear about it.)

]]> By: LCRW http://www.gaypatriot.net/2009/01/01/on-the-burris-appointment-the-democratic-circus/comment-page-1/#comment-350259 LCRW Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:36:38 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=7473#comment-350259 The Senate Democrats will placate themselves by seating Al Franken. The Senate Democrats will placate themselves by seating Al Franken.

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