Comments on: What The Hell Is Going On In Illinois?! http://www.eurthisnthat.com/2008/12/31/illinois-appointment-or-bust/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:14:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Alicia B. http://www.eurthisnthat.com/2008/12/31/illinois-appointment-or-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-906 Alicia B. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:37:46 +0000 http://www.eurthisnthat.com/straight-no-chaser/illinois-appointment-or-bust/#comment-906 The Republican Party is masterful at getting what it wants by spinning news stories to support its agendas. In this case, it is an election for the vacant Illinois Senate seat, which they believe that they will win. I'm skeptical if they even care that the charges against the Illinois governor stick. On the flip side, it is a great opportunity for a black person to be appointed to the senate, I'm not sure it was wise for Mr. Burris to accept the appointment at this time. Nor is it wise for African American politicians to demand that the Senate seat be given to an African American. As President Elect Obama proved, given the right strategy and God's grace, “We can”. If the Republicans think they have the stuff, then to quote President Bush, "Bring it on". Americans aren't afraid to vote for a qualified Black man!!! With that said, I wish Mr. Burris the best. By all accounts, he seems qualified and capable to replace President Elect Obama in the Senate. The Republican Party is masterful at getting what it wants by spinning news stories to support its agendas. In this case, it is an election for the vacant Illinois Senate seat, which they believe that they will win. I’m skeptical if they even care that the charges against the Illinois governor stick. On the flip side, it is a great opportunity for a black person to be appointed to the senate, I’m not sure it was wise for Mr. Burris to accept the appointment at this time. Nor is it wise for African American politicians to demand that the Senate seat be given to an African American. As President Elect Obama proved, given the right strategy and God’s grace, “We can”. If the Republicans think they have the stuff, then to quote President Bush, “Bring it on”. Americans aren’t afraid to vote for a qualified Black man!!! With that said, I wish Mr. Burris the best. By all accounts, he seems qualified and capable to replace President Elect Obama in the Senate.

]]> By: alicia banks http://www.eurthisnthat.com/2008/12/31/illinois-appointment-or-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-899 alicia banks Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:31:49 +0000 http://www.eurthisnthat.com/straight-no-chaser/illinois-appointment-or-bust/#comment-899 shameful! al copone is alive and well... as a native of chi-town: politico = gangster = unclean hands FOR ALL!!! yet another reason why i will NEVER be an obama nazi... happy new year love, ab OUTLOOK http://aliciabanks.blogspot.com shameful!

al copone is alive and well…

as a native of chi-town:

politico = gangster = unclean hands FOR ALL!!!

yet another reason why i will NEVER be an obama nazi…

happy new year

love,
ab
OUTLOOK
http://aliciabanks.blogspot.com

]]> By: joey http://www.eurthisnthat.com/2008/12/31/illinois-appointment-or-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-896 joey Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:03:01 +0000 http://www.eurthisnthat.com/straight-no-chaser/illinois-appointment-or-bust/#comment-896 JB ~ These attacks on Gov. Blagojevich appear to be a bigger problem than the Governor himself. As a Chicagoan, I applaud the Governor for not stepping down. What crime has been found guilty of committing? Certainly some of his behavior appears to be unethical, but until someone proves that he actually committed an illegal act, he needs to handle the business of running the state (and that includes appointing someone to fill the vacant Senate seat). I do no think Burris is a pawn ~ I think he simply sees this as another challenge in his life. For many years, Roland Burris succeeded when others said he wouldn't. This is simply another hurdle to conquer. That said, the media has done a fantastic job of making Blagojevich appear guilty without any evidence being presented. Remember when the media did the same thing to President Bill Clinton (during that Lewinsky hearing)??? Old folks use the term "rile" when referring to one source inciting another source ~ that's exactly what has happened to Governor Blagojevich. If there's proof he committed a crime, let the justice system work - otherwise this is all "smoke and mirrors" with the media outlets fanning the flames. JB ~ These attacks on Gov. Blagojevich appear to be a bigger problem than the Governor himself. As a Chicagoan, I applaud the Governor for not stepping down. What crime has been found guilty of committing? Certainly some of his behavior appears to be unethical, but until someone proves that he actually committed an illegal act, he needs to handle the business of running the state (and that includes appointing someone to fill the vacant Senate seat).

I do no think Burris is a pawn ~ I think he simply sees this as another challenge in his life. For many years, Roland Burris succeeded when others said he wouldn’t. This is simply another hurdle to conquer.

That said, the media has done a fantastic job of making Blagojevich appear guilty without any evidence being presented. Remember when the media did the same thing to President Bill Clinton (during that Lewinsky hearing)??? Old folks use the term “rile” when referring to one source inciting another source ~ that’s exactly what has happened to Governor Blagojevich. If there’s proof he committed a crime, let the justice system work – otherwise this is all “smoke and mirrors” with the media outlets fanning the flames.

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