Pretty funny.

When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

Him fail English?

"We are the Senator. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."

Roland Burris can't get elected Dog Catcher. I hope the Senate lives up to their posturing and refuses to seat his sorry, bought-and-paid-for, can't-speak, ignorant, non-elected ass.

With this guy, it finally dawned - it's not what he paid Blagojevich that got him the seat. It's what he's going to do for Blagojevich that got him there.

bingethinker: "We are the Senator. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."

thats unpossible

TripSixes: Him fail English?

damn quoted the wrong person. me fail internets

Nice linking to the summary page instead of the article.

All your base are belong to him.

dj_bigbird: When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

It says that because in the Koran, Mohammed is talking to the angel Gabriel who is relaying god's message. When he says "we", he is speaking for god and all the angels in heaven.

When a king or emperor says we, he is speaking for himself and all of the other ancestral monarchs before him.

I don't think either of these is what Blago had in mind.

But the Cheney gene is still gay. right?

Hillary Clinton once said "We are the President." It was at the time reporters wanted to get hold of files that were in Mrs. Clinton's possession, and that was her response.

That's pretty nice of him to accept the appointment so that the people of IL can go back to focusing on important matters. What a guy.

I get it. A bunch of them had to pool their bribe money so now they'll be taking turns as Senator.

Wrong_Intentions: I get it. A bunch of them had to pool their bribe money so now they'll be taking turns as Senator.



lol, dibs on June through Aug!

We are the world
We are the Senator
We are the ones who make senate seat pay
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own asses
It's true we'll make a better legacy
Just you and me

Reminds me of a certain Hillary Clinton quote from the early days

dj_bigbird: When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

I think he was referring to all of the people who own him.

Change we can believe in! The only real change will be to burn down DC and start anew.

It's the royal we, man.

People should not fear their government. Their government should fear the people.
Of course, as long as American Idol is on, they have nothing to worry about.

Of course, we should have burned down the FBI Headquarters after Kennedy was assassinated. The corpses of those responsible should still be visible, hanging and decaying on the entrance to DC as a friendly reminder of who Mr. Senator really works for.

GentlemanJ: Hillary Clinton once said "We are the President." It was at the time reporters wanted to get hold of files that were in Mrs. Clinton's possession, and that was her response.

Surprised it took so long to mention Clinton. The right loves that quote.

I'll be labeled a racist for saying this, but black people have been rejecting the opportunity of proper education for centuries.

Wii are the president

We are we are we are but your children
Finding our way around indecision
We are we are we are ever helpless
Take us forever
Whisper to a scream

Is his children learning?

We are the Senator, my friends,
and we'll keep on fighting, until the end.

We are the Senator. We are the Senator!
No time for losers, 'cause we junior Senator... of Illinois!

angryjd: dj_bigbird: When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

It says that because in the Koran, Mohammed is talking to the angel Gabriel who is relaying god's message. When he says "we", he is speaking for god and all the angels in heaven.

When a king or emperor says we, he is speaking for himself and all of the other ancestral monarchs before him.

I don't think either of these is what Blago had in mind.

No.

the Qur'anic we is a form of baghalah, which is a arabic rhetorical device for emphasis. Allah interchanges his location from 1st person singular to 1st person plural, an occasional 2nd person, and 3rd person to add emphatic notice on a theme. Such intricacies are lost on the English speaker, as the multifaceted nature of Arabic fails to ever easily translate into English. Consider it a "divine unhinging of person," where God has no modality and thus is not limited to a concept of "person," even in grammar.

Royal we did come from the king's court and the rhetorical reference to everyone involved within it, though. I'm also not that knowledgable on that part of English in particular, so I'll shut up here.

Nemo's Brother: dj_bigbird: When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

I think he was referring to all of the people who own him.

Change we can believe in! The only real change will be to burn down DC and start anew.

Meh. The British did - in 1812. Didn't do any damn good.

From all reports, this is a pretty good guy with a good record of public service. It makes me wonder WHY THE HELL he'd tie himself onto the deck of the Titanic.

Sim Tree: Is his childrenchirin learning?

FTFY

what_now: From all reports, this is a pretty good guy with a good record of public service. It makes me wonder WHY THE HELL he'd tie himself onto the deck of the Titanic.

Just a party hack. He has debts.

Kenwhat: There's a reason we call them dumbocrats.

Because you're Rethuglicans?

(Don't say anything you wouldn't want said back to you.)

"We are Venom
Spiderman must die
We are Venom
It starts tonight
We are Venom
Parker's demise
We are Venom
It ends tonight"
/come on people, I couldn't have been the only person to think of that line

Epsilon: I'll be labeled a racist for saying this, but black people have been rejecting the opportunity of proper education for centuries.

No, you'll be labeled an idiot. Centuries? Really? It was a crime to teach black people to read less than 150 years ago. 50 years ago, they had to be escorted into schools under armed guard. I hereby nominate your post for the stupidest goddamn thing ever written.

Elmo Jones: Epsilon: I'll be labeled a racist for saying this, but black people have been rejecting the opportunity of proper education for centuries.

No, you'll be labeled an idiot. Centuries? Really? It was a crime to teach black people to read less than 150 years ago. 50 years ago, they had to be escorted into schools under armed guard. I hereby nominate your post for the stupidest goddamn thing ever written.

Now Elmo, thats a little harsh considering what has been written on Fark about people of other skin tones.

In related news, Homeland security got around to revoking Blago's security clearance today. Apparently afraid he'd sell secrets to the Taliban or bin Laden.

You know what, considering Blago, I don't blame them for being extra careful.

Yo, them mofos don't know jacksh*t. Day be hatin' on mah game, fo' reals, b!

dj_bigbird: When a person refers to themselves as "We" it's usually someone like a king, emperor (in the Koran, Allah uses "We" instead of "I" when saying things).

Is anyone surprised that's how this dork refers to himself?

Hey, not all people who use the royal "we" - the editorial - are dorks:

gadian: Elmo Jones: Epsilon: I'll be labeled a racist for saying this, but black people have been rejecting the opportunity of proper education for centuries.

No, you'll be labeled an idiot. Centuries? Really? It was a crime to teach black people to read less than 150 years ago. 50 years ago, they had to be escorted into schools under armed guard. I hereby nominate your post for the stupidest goddamn thing ever written.

Now Elmo, thats a little harsh considering what has been written on Fark about people of other skin tones.

Top 10?
Top 100?
Way up there?

No Star Wars/Palpatine reference? I'm so disappointed in you Farkers...

He actually said, "We are PANCAKES!"

Approves.

I lol'ed subby.

Queen Victoria are not available for comment.

Sim Tree: Is his children learning?

No they amn't.

No John, We are the senator.
And then, Roland Burris were the senator.

He can only have the job if he talks like that all the time. Puts the circus in Bread and Circus.