Comments on: Burris: 'I intend to be sworn in' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Brian in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214090 Brian in SC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:57:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214090 I concur with Kwame's statements made earlier. Burris needs to do the respectful thing and decline the nomination. It is an insult and a slap in the face to pres.-elect Obama and the plight of African-Americans, for him to continue pursuing this position under these circumstances. Please for my heritage and the rich history of this country, humble yourself and let your works exalt you...not your mouth. I concur with Kwame's statements made earlier. Burris needs to do the respectful thing and decline the nomination. It is an insult and a slap in the face to pres.-elect Obama and the plight of African-Americans, for him to continue pursuing this position under these circumstances. Please for my heritage and the rich history of this country, humble yourself and let your works exalt you...not your mouth.

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214074 Cynthia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:45:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214074 Burris is such a fool to be used this way. Burris is such a fool to be used this way.

]]> By: Bill in Albuquerque http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214042 Bill in Albuquerque Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:34:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214042 Sorry but innocent till proven guilty, Burris is right and the Dems are pulling the same BS as Bush. I am a moderate dem who has voted straight party line for the last 8 elections Sorry but innocent till proven guilty, Burris is right and the Dems are pulling the same BS as Bush. I am a moderate dem who has voted straight party line for the last 8 elections

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214036 New Yorker Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:33:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214036 Jim D - You are wrong. The fact is they just don't want to support and encourage laziness and fraud. In other words their hard earned money supporting big government thugs and welfare recipients who keep voting for the big thugs who support their laziness in exchange for votes. You went to public school, too, I see. Jim D – You are wrong. The fact is they just don't want to support and encourage laziness and fraud. In other words their hard earned money supporting big government thugs and welfare recipients who keep voting for the big thugs who support their laziness in exchange for votes. You went to public school, too, I see.

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214035 New Yorker Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:33:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214035 Jim D - You are wrong. The fact is they just don't want to support and encourage laziness and fraud. In other words their hard earned money supporting big government thugs and welfare recipients who keep voting for the big thugs who support their laziness in exchange for votes. You went to public school, to, I see. Jim D – You are wrong. The fact is they just don't want to support and encourage laziness and fraud. In other words their hard earned money supporting big government thugs and welfare recipients who keep voting for the big thugs who support their laziness in exchange for votes. You went to public school, to, I see.

]]> By: Abe Froman - Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214016 Abe Froman - Chicago Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:21:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214016 The whole issue here is he was selected by a Governor who was arrested for soliciting bribes for this seat. Thus it can be inferred that anyone the Governor selects will be tainted. The current Governor needs to step aside and let the Lt. Governor make the pick. The only people to blame are the residents of Illinois since we elected the Governor, even though there were several rumors and talk of Pay to Play scandals and his alleged dealings with Tony Rezco. What were we thinking?! The whole issue here is he was selected by a Governor who was arrested for soliciting bribes for this seat. Thus it can be inferred that anyone the Governor selects will be tainted.

The current Governor needs to step aside and let the Lt. Governor make the pick.

The only people to blame are the residents of Illinois since we elected the Governor, even though there were several rumors and talk of Pay to Play scandals and his alleged dealings with Tony Rezco. What were we thinking?!

]]> By: Penn Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2214014 Penn Voter Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:20:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2214014 Burris says, “I intend to be sworn in” . yes you will be sworn in, right before you are asked to take the witness stand in the trial against the Chicago Machine bosses. Burris says, “I intend to be sworn in” .

yes you will be sworn in, right before you are asked to take the witness stand in the trial against the Chicago Machine bosses.

]]> By: rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213971 rich Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:52:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213971 He intends to be sworn in ehh? Yuk, yuk, yuk. By who? The selection is not certified because all the signatures aren't on it, and won't be because it was Blahgoyowhatever who selected him. Shame on him for presuming the position he is in fact not yet entitled to. He intends to be sworn in ehh? Yuk, yuk, yuk. By who? The selection is not certified because all the signatures aren't on it, and won't be because it was Blahgoyowhatever who selected him. Shame on him for presuming the position he is in fact not yet entitled to.

]]> By: Jim D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213970 Jim D Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:50:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213970 Rick Sutter - you really are the epitome of a Republican, I'll give you that. Not an ounce of fact, but plenty of pointing the finger at others. If that's not an idiot Conservative, I don't know what is. BTW attempting to talk smart is not the same as actually being smart. Your argument that "the more educated people are, the more Republican they are" is not only laughable, it completely flies in the face of common sense, which you seem short on. The more *highly* educated a person is, the more money they make. The more money they make, the more they don't want to pay high taxes on their money, therefore they vote Republican. Since this represents about 5% of the country, there is no way they win an election, so what do they do? They use wedge issues like abortion, guns, religion, war, race, and 'patriotism' to try and build a coalition of highly under-educated mostly southern and rural white people, who don't have the mental capability to realize that the Republican elites are using their simple-mindedness to basically steal from them, spy on them, and send their kids to die in the desert. Idiot. Rick Sutter – you really are the epitome of a Republican, I'll give you that. Not an ounce of fact, but plenty of pointing the finger at others. If that's not an idiot Conservative, I don't know what is.

BTW attempting to talk smart is not the same as actually being smart. Your argument that "the more educated people are, the more Republican they are" is not only laughable, it completely flies in the face of common sense, which you seem short on. The more *highly* educated a person is, the more money they make. The more money they make, the more they don't want to pay high taxes on their money, therefore they vote Republican. Since this represents about 5% of the country, there is no way they win an election, so what do they do? They use wedge issues like abortion, guns, religion, war, race, and 'patriotism' to try and build a coalition of highly under-educated mostly southern and rural white people, who don't have the mental capability to realize that the Republican elites are using their simple-mindedness to basically steal from them, spy on them, and send their kids to die in the desert.

Idiot.

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213962 chuck Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:42:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213962 I'VE NEVER SEEN A DUMB BLACK IDIOT LIKE BURRIS GETTING USED BY A SERBIAN CROOK. THIS JUST AMAZES ME. I'VE NEVER SEEN A DUMB BLACK IDIOT LIKE BURRIS GETTING USED BY A SERBIAN CROOK. THIS JUST AMAZES ME.

]]> By: JAS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213958 JAS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:40:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213958 Yikes--the level of discourse on this forum is, well, disappointing... What I don't understand about Burris, is why he would ever consent to be nominated under these circumstances... For someone who has spent his career developing an impeccable resume, you'd think he'd have better judgement. Yikes–the level of discourse on this forum is, well, disappointing...

What I don't understand about Burris, is why he would ever consent to be nominated under these circumstances... For someone who has spent his career developing an impeccable resume, you'd think he'd have better judgement.

]]> By: Bea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213951 Bea Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:34:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213951 interesting but i think he will be seated. interesting but i think he will be seated.

]]> By: Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213946 Sharon Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:32:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213946 I'm front Illinois and I can honestly say beyond knowing his name, I can't recall anything Burris did that was notable when he was in office. He lost the last couple times he ran for office. He may be decent but we need more than just a warm body in the senate. He's an opportunist looking to make a name for himself. I know I won't vote for him if he runs for re-election and it has nothing to do with the color of his skin. If anything, when Bobby Rush called the race card he lost my vote. If you have to use your color instead of your credentials you don't deserve the job. I'm all for an African American having Obama's seat (and I'm white) but I want someone with substance. I don't see him being effective for us given how he is defiantly taking the seat. Not a great way to start your senate career. Who will want to work with him. I'm front Illinois and I can honestly say beyond knowing his name, I can't recall anything Burris did that was notable when he was in office. He lost the last couple times he ran for office. He may be decent but we need more than just a warm body in the senate. He's an opportunist looking to make a name for himself. I know I won't vote for him if he runs for re-election and it has nothing to do with the color of his skin. If anything, when Bobby Rush called the race card he lost my vote. If you have to use your color instead of your credentials you don't deserve the job. I'm all for an African American having Obama's seat (and I'm white) but I want someone with substance. I don't see him being effective for us given how he is defiantly taking the seat. Not a great way to start your senate career. Who will want to work with him.

]]> By: Anna, ATL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213911 Anna, ATL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213911 The Democratic Senate doesnt want him because they are afraid the controversy and anger over the Blago scandal will defeat his reelection chances, and thus surrender the Seat to the GOP in 2010. I can hardly blame them. The Democratic Senate doesnt want him because they are afraid the controversy and anger over the Blago scandal will defeat his reelection chances, and thus surrender the Seat to the GOP in 2010.

I can hardly blame them.

]]> By: Maggie SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213883 Maggie SC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:04:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213883 Give me a break, another Jesse Jackson we do not need nor a radicla Rev Jerimiah Wright. Give me a break, another Jesse Jackson we do not need nor a radicla Rev Jerimiah Wright.

]]> By: Jan Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213867 Jan Illinois Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:57:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213867 Willing to bet that anybody in the senate, who has anything to say, really has no business pointing a finger at this man or at any man for that matter. At this point the old saying seems to ring true, They have to be corrupt to get where they are. How sad is that? What will have to happen to find some decent people to elect. Term limits must be set. Willing to bet that anybody in the senate, who has anything to say, really has no business pointing a finger at this man or at any man for that matter. At this point the old saying seems to ring true, They have to be corrupt to get where they are. How sad is that? What will have to happen to find some decent people to elect. Term limits must be set.

]]> By: Trysh in Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213861 Trysh in Los Angeles Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:53:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213861 I can't believe he and the others are allowing themselves to be played by Gov. Blogojevich. He purposely appoints a Black man that he KNOWS they won't seat because he was specifically asked to not make an appointment, because it would be questionable. Now they are staying true to their word in not seating him and they are predictably crying out RACE RACE RACE and low and behold....folks are paying attention to this mess and not Blog, now. Good move on his part, but Burris and the others look like puppets. As a Black woman, I am embarrassed for them. I can't believe he and the others are allowing themselves to be played by Gov. Blogojevich. He purposely appoints a Black man that he KNOWS they won't seat because he was specifically asked to not make an appointment, because it would be questionable. Now they are staying true to their word in not seating him and they are predictably crying out RACE RACE RACE and low and behold....folks are paying attention to this mess and not Blog, now.

Good move on his part, but Burris and the others look like puppets.

As a Black woman, I am embarrassed for them.

]]> By: a new year http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213859 a new year Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:52:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213859 we don't always get what we want. we don't always get what we want.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213857 Texas Teacher Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:50:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213857 This is not about race or gender... it is about integrity... sad, but true. Burris needs to step down... or back... and let someone else choose the person to replace Obama. If Burris is such a good man, I believe he would be considered again. His stubborn stance on the issue is only hurting him in the eyes of the Nation. :( This is not about race or gender... it is about integrity... sad, but true.

Burris needs to step down... or back... and let someone else choose the person to replace Obama. If Burris is such a good man, I believe he would be considered again. His stubborn stance on the issue is only hurting him in the eyes of the Nation. :(

]]> By: Ryan- o'Massachusetts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213854 Ryan- o'Massachusetts Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:49:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213854 Let the man in for crying out loud. Seriously, get over it. So many bigger issues right now. Innocent until proven guilty still right? Or do our laws and constitution no longer apply. Gov. is still Gov. Get over it until he isn't. Let the man in for crying out loud. Seriously, get over it. So many bigger issues right now.

Innocent until proven guilty still right? Or do our laws and constitution no longer apply. Gov. is still Gov. Get over it until he isn't.

]]> By: janet, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213852 janet, ohio Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:49:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213852 Congress. Already. Announced. No. Blago. Appointee. Would. Be. Seated. How on earth is that so hard to understand? Congress. Already. Announced. No. Blago. Appointee. Would. Be. Seated.

How on earth is that so hard to understand?

]]> By: David S. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213849 David S. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:46:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213849 I say seat him. It's not his fault the person who appointed him was corrupt. I mean if you think about it, if we went by that logic, anyone appointed by a government official should not be seated. I say seat him. It's not his fault the person who appointed him was corrupt. I mean if you think about it, if we went by that logic, anyone appointed by a government official should not be seated.

]]> By: Sherrol in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213842 Sherrol in Canada Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:42:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213842 ....and let's hope you do Sir get sworn in. It's a legal appointment, right??? Burris is an opportunist and doesn't really care about putting country first, putting himself first is more his speed. It's really, really sad to see someone of his stature (?!), and I use the word stature loosely, would put himself and his state through this. Blind ambition seems to run rampant in Illinois. This is the 'man' who wants to be a US Senator representing IL!? Even his state rejected him twice.....Oh Canada, how do I love thee. ....and let's hope you do Sir get sworn in. It's a legal appointment, right???

Burris is an opportunist and doesn't really care about putting country first, putting himself first is more his speed. It's really, really sad to see someone of his stature (?!), and I use the word stature loosely, would put himself and his state through this. Blind ambition seems to run rampant in Illinois.

This is the 'man' who wants to be a US Senator representing IL!? Even his state rejected him twice.....Oh Canada, how do I love thee.

]]> By: BigDaddyTod http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213837 BigDaddyTod Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:39:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213837 The governor had the right to pick Burris. But Burris had to know that this appointment was not a good thing to accept. Burris may be above reproach but the man that picked him was not. The governor had the right to pick Burris. But Burris had to know that this appointment was not a good thing to accept. Burris may be above reproach but the man that picked him was not.

]]> By: janet, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213835 janet, ohio Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:37:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213835 And Sarah Palin was ambitious? And Sarah Palin was ambitious?

]]> By: Thanks Blago. Really http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213812 Thanks Blago. Really Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:29:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213812 These Senators are taking billions of our Tax money and bailing out bad behavior! Thank you Blago for inflicting chaos on this selfish bunch who care about nothing but the sustaining of their own political careers. These Senators are taking billions of our Tax money and bailing out bad behavior!
Thank you Blago for inflicting chaos on this selfish bunch who care about nothing but the sustaining of their own political careers.

]]> By: voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213799 voter Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:21:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213799 as a person of color, I do not agree on having Buris seated. It is a shame that Buris is using the race card which makes no sense since we have a biracial president. Buris should not be seated because any appointment from Blago is tainted. Have a special election. let the people of Illinois decide their senator. as a person of color, I do not agree on having Buris seated. It is a shame that Buris is using the race card which makes no sense since we have a biracial president. Buris should not be seated because any appointment from Blago is tainted. Have a special election. let the people of Illinois decide their senator.

]]> By: frank thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213793 frank thomas Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:18:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213793 Mr. Burris should definetly be seated, Govenor Blagojevich has not been convicted of anything ,he is still the Govenor,and he only talked about selling the seat , never did it, will be hard to convict,why should Senator Burrisagree not to run again, he has every right to be a senator and run again and the dems should seat him. Mr. Burris should definetly be seated, Govenor Blagojevich has not been convicted of anything ,he is still the Govenor,and he only talked about selling the seat , never did it, will be hard to convict,why should Senator Burrisagree not to run again, he has every right to be a senator and run again and the dems should seat him.

]]> By: lee norris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213783 lee norris Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:14:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213783 this mr burris looks like a grinning WEASEL this mr burris looks like a grinning WEASEL

]]> By: Zenobia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213782 Zenobia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:14:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213782 Mr.Burris, you said that you are ready to service no doubt you have the expenrience, you also have High Expectations as well but WAKE UP A SMELL THE COFFEE COMMON SENSE,YOU ARE MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF, is this all about you What about you family!!!!!,what if this back fires in your face than what!!! Mr.Burris, you said that you are ready to service no doubt you have the expenrience, you also have High Expectations as well but WAKE UP A SMELL THE COFFEE COMMON SENSE,YOU ARE MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF, is this all about you What about you family!!!!!,what if this back fires in your face than what!!!

]]> By: truthbetold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213780 truthbetold Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:13:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213780 You people are so typical. Dumb and always basing comments off of inaccurately interpreted information. Buris never claimed race was an issue here at all. Another Congressman made that remark and Buris has repeatedly said that he does not agree at all with this man. If you watch the whole news cycle you would have heard that. All he is saying is that nothing in his credentials is preventing him from taking the position of junior Senator of Illinois. Period. You people are so typical. Dumb and always basing comments off of inaccurately interpreted information. Buris never claimed race was an issue here at all. Another Congressman made that remark and Buris has repeatedly said that he does not agree at all with this man. If you watch the whole news cycle you would have heard that. All he is saying is that nothing in his credentials is preventing him from taking the position of junior Senator of Illinois. Period.

]]> By: Eugene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213773 Eugene Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:12:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213773 Did Burris say, "I intend to be sworn AT?" I think he will get his wish. Gov. Richardson is man enough to know when to fold his cards. May Gov. Blago take a hint from this. Did Burris say, "I intend to be sworn AT?" I think he will get his wish. Gov. Richardson is man enough to know when to fold his cards. May Gov. Blago take a hint from this.

]]> By: Zenobia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213770 Zenobia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:11:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213770 Mr.Burris, you said that you are ready to service no doubt you have the expenience, you also have High Expectations as well but WAKE UP A SMELL THE COFFEE COMMON SENSE,YOU ARE MAKINGA FOOL OF YOURSELF, is this all about you What about you family!!!!!,what if this back fires in your face than what!!! Mr.Burris, you said that you are ready to service no doubt you have the expenience, you also have High Expectations as well but WAKE UP A SMELL THE COFFEE COMMON SENSE,YOU ARE MAKINGA FOOL OF YOURSELF, is this all about you What about you family!!!!!,what if this back fires in your face than what!!!

]]> By: Rick Sutter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213766 Rick Sutter Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:10:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213766 I see a lot of your postings in here, Proud American. They speak volumes about your education, or lack thereof. It's so amusing to see post after post from Libs calling conservatives rednecks, racists, white trash, angry old white men, etc. when, in reality, the more educated and informed the electorate, the more likely they are to be conservative. Why do you think the Libs are always behind the NEA? Answer: To keep their base uneducated and uninformed; easily swayed by the commercial media; easy to CONTROL. I see a lot of your postings in here, Proud American. They speak volumes about your education, or lack thereof. It's so amusing to see post after post from Libs calling conservatives rednecks, racists, white trash, angry old white men, etc. when, in reality, the more educated and informed the electorate, the more likely they are to be conservative. Why do you think the Libs are always behind the NEA? Answer: To keep their base uneducated and uninformed; easily swayed by the commercial media; easy to CONTROL.

]]> By: Ridgeway http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213764 Ridgeway Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:09:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213764 Yeah, more of the same old Chicago politics. Government is full of free loaders, non achievers, liberals, and Al Franken? This isn't funny anymore. Yeah, more of the same old Chicago politics. Government is full of free loaders, non achievers, liberals, and Al Franken? This isn't funny anymore.

]]> By: The Lady http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213751 The Lady Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:02:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213751 You should be ashamed of yourself walking around with a big head just because you were chosen by a crook. If this selection was done correctly I would be happy for you, but it wasn't and you should have turned the offer down. It reminds me of someone trying to buy stolen property, you know it is hot but you still take it. You should be ashamed of yourself walking around with a big head just because you were chosen by a crook. If this selection was done correctly I would be happy for you, but it wasn't and you should have turned the offer down. It reminds me of someone trying to buy stolen property, you know it is hot but you still take it.

]]> By: Sherrol in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213749 Sherrol in Canada Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213749 He won't get elected in 2010, count on it! He won't get elected in 2010, count on it!

]]> By: Chicago Red http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213747 Chicago Red Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213747 TO-LYNETTE IN CA January 5th, 2009 7:31 pm ETHe's already causing a scene!!! Any Blago pick cannot be worthy! Maybe Blago shuld have pick YOU!!! TO-LYNETTE IN CA January 5th, 2009 7:31 pm ETHe's already causing a scene!!! Any Blago pick cannot be worthy!
Maybe Blago shuld have pick YOU!!!

]]> By: texas democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213744 texas democrat Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:59:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213744 If Burris had any respect for his country whatsoever, he would not accept this appointment. He obviously knows how much choas and division this is causing, yet he still smiles and calls himself "senator". No self-respecting person in Illinois should accept Blago's appointment. And as for Republicans bashing Dems.....wasn't Alaska just about ready to seat their corrupt senator Stevens recently...and that was after he was actually convicted??? Burris doesn't need to go to the senate, any more than Kennedy-Schlossberg does! Let's get people to D.C. who are truly ready and capable of leading, not people who think they are entitled to lead! If Burris had any respect for his country whatsoever, he would not accept this appointment. He obviously knows how much choas and division this is causing, yet he still smiles and calls himself "senator". No self-respecting person in Illinois should accept Blago's appointment. And as for Republicans bashing Dems.....wasn't Alaska just about ready to seat their corrupt senator Stevens recently...and that was after he was actually convicted??? Burris doesn't need to go to the senate, any more than Kennedy-Schlossberg does! Let's get people to D.C. who are truly ready and capable of leading, not people who think they are entitled to lead!

]]> By: di http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213743 di Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:59:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213743 mr Reid was unable to punish liebermann who abandoned his party and campigned for the other side now he wants to block Burris. this appointment is legal and i tell ya guys when it reaches the supreme court and the justices rule in his favour the congressmen will look really foolish and republicans will rejoice. the solution is to sit him and if the prosecutor or illinois legislature have a case they could proceed with impeachment of their governor but as of now he is not even indicted. Move on Burris you are clean. mr Reid was unable to punish liebermann who abandoned his party and campigned for the other side now he wants to block Burris. this appointment is legal and i tell ya guys when it reaches the supreme court and the justices rule in his favour the congressmen will look really foolish and republicans will rejoice. the solution is to sit him and if the prosecutor or illinois legislature have a case they could proceed with impeachment of their governor but as of now he is not even indicted. Move on Burris you are clean.

]]> By: bkrane/pgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213737 bkrane/pgh Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:56:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213737 Something very troubling about the guy wants the job too much. Something very troubling about the guy wants the job too much.

]]> By: Marc PDX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213733 Marc PDX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:55:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213733 After eight years of the Bush presidency it's nice to see the cool efficiency with which the Democrats are now leading the country. I liked the movie they made as well. The Keystone Kops. After eight years of the Bush presidency it's nice to see the cool efficiency with which the Democrats are now leading the country. I liked the movie they made as well. The Keystone Kops.

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213722 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:49:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213722 Just like Bush "intended" to get bin Laden?! Or, just like Bush "intended" to find WMD's?! Tragic situation because Burris is a good man and a great public figure, and he probably is going to be "pawned" away due to Blagojevich!!! Just like Bush "intended" to get bin Laden?!

Or, just like Bush "intended" to find WMD's?!

Tragic situation because Burris is a good man and a great public figure, and he probably is going to be "pawned" away due to Blagojevich!!!

]]> By: Scott L http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213715 Scott L Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:47:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213715 Funny how the Democrats look like complete imbeciles even before BHO is in office. His historical win is already tainted by his corrupt political allies. How can you say you weren't chummy with Blago? Richardson was also in the running for your veep spot at one point???? Democrats are running this country into the ground and Pelosi is carrying the flaming torch as the rest of America burns. Funny how the Democrats look like complete imbeciles even before BHO is in office. His historical win is already tainted by his corrupt political allies. How can you say you weren't chummy with Blago? Richardson was also in the running for your veep spot at one point????

Democrats are running this country into the ground and Pelosi is carrying the flaming torch as the rest of America burns.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213711 Tim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213711 Bozo, Bozo, Are you in here? Bozo, Bozo, Are you in here?

]]> By: Virginia for Lovers! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213710 Virginia for Lovers! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213710 Let the man in the senate.....he has done no wrong. Let the man in the senate.....he has done no wrong.

]]> By: tess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213699 tess Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:40:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213699 can't tell you how much i am enjoying this disintigration of the dems and they really aren't in total control yet!!! just keep the likes of burris and franken coming and even you dems will be wishing bush was back because this makes all of you look so totally stupid!!! LOVING IT!!!! can't tell you how much i am enjoying this disintigration of the dems and they really aren't in total control yet!!! just keep the likes of burris and franken coming and even you dems will be wishing bush was back because this makes all of you look so totally stupid!!! LOVING IT!!!!

]]> By: Joe Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213692 Joe Green Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:37:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213692 To Brian: Franken once said of a fellow Harvard grad that was killed in a gay-bashing murder that he was "glad" the (expletive deleted) was murdered. Check out all the homophobic skits on SNL for the last 30 years. Guess who wrote them? Former wrestler Franken has some "issues" to deal with. Hasn't Minnesota had enough wrestlers in public office? Sometimes having "any" democrat elected is not a good idea. To Brian:

Franken once said of a fellow Harvard grad that was killed in a gay-bashing murder that he was "glad" the (expletive deleted) was murdered.

Check out all the homophobic skits on SNL for the last 30 years.

Guess who wrote them?

Former wrestler Franken has some "issues" to deal with.

Hasn't Minnesota had enough wrestlers in public office?

Sometimes having "any" democrat elected is not a good idea.

]]> By: Joe Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213689 Joe Green Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:35:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213689 To quote Clay Davis: Sheeeeeeoooooeeeeeet! Pardner! This man is delusional. By playing into Blagdonvich's games, he should be shunned from polite society. Over 70 years old? Time to retire, Burris! To quote Clay Davis:

Sheeeeeeoooooeeeeeet! Pardner!

This man is delusional.

By playing into Blagdonvich's games, he should be shunned from polite society.

Over 70 years old? Time to retire, Burris!

]]> By: bill for barack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/burris-i-intend-to-be-sworn-in/#comment-2213687 bill for barack Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:34:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34355#comment-2213687 He clearly is NOT the junior senator from Illinois. His nomination has NOT been approved by the Illinois Secretary of State, aand the man has no standing. He clearly is NOT the junior senator from Illinois. His nomination has NOT been approved by the Illinois Secretary of State, aand the man has no standing.

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