Illinois, making Louisiana look good for over a hundred years.

Can we please burn Burris at the stake now? Please?

/Let the locals fark up their own governance
//Cauterize it in Congress

Should have used the tag for this moop

*Gets popcorn ready*

This guy needs to resign, like, yesterday.

This guy is the gift that keeps on giving...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Illinois...Roland Burris II

globalwarmingpraiser: Illinois, making Louisiana look good for over a hundred years.

As well as drawing fire away from Connecticut.

*facepalm*

This is today's Chicago Trubune:

... then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich outmaneuvered his fellow Democrats, even with that squad of FBI agents tied behind his back. Blagojevich must have anticipated that his fellow Dems' desperate desire to keep the seat Democratic-during a Democratic scandal-would cloud their judgment.
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You can't write political fiction better than this shiat.

This guy makes my state look like a treatise on ethics and morality.

/Massachusetts

Color me surprised...Statist Democrat has statist son. Face it, political dynasties aren't dead in this country, it's just a matter of 'who you know' that gets you the power and the money. It's no meritocracy, folks, it's a combination of aristocracy and plutocracy.


The American Dream*

*available only to those with money or well-connected friends. Not available to most minorities.

Burris really should resign. Why he took the job under these circumstances is beyond me as even without all this new damaging information coming to light Burris was never going to be free of the association with Blago.

So..who's running against him in the 2010 primary? 'Cause if he wins the primary....Well Illinois , you're going on the list.

Let him stay in the senate- impeaching him would be a large, embarrassing hassle, and would probably take almost as long.

I know it is apparently illegal for a state to leave the union (Civil War and all), but can we kick one out? Maybe with a nice letter that says, "please feel free to reapply when you aren't run like some kind of banana republic".

Burris II had resolved two federal tax liens in 2005 before being hit with the $34,163 lien in July. That lien against his property seeks unpaid taxes for 2004, 2005 and 2007.

A month after the IRS filed the lien, Burris II's lender filed its foreclosure suit. Since Burris II and his wife got the $372,000 mortgage on July 18, 2006, they've paid less than $3,000 on it, the suit alleges. The balance due is $406,685, including interest and penalties.

The fact that Burris II faces foreclosure but is working at a housing-related state agency "reeks of hypocrisy," said state Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), who was the first to call on Sen. Burris to testify before the impeachment panel.

"It's probably not the area where he [Burris II] should be counseling Illinois citizens on how to stave off foreclosure," Durkin said.

*hands out understatement award*

The best part of this story has yet to be heard - why did Blago get Burris II a job in the first place? What did Blago owe Burris?

/on pins and needles

Befuddled: Burris really should resign. Why he took the job under these circumstances is beyond me as even without all this new damaging information coming to light Burris was never going to be free of the association with Blago.

He's an egotistical, deluded asshole. No wonder Blago liked him.

You know, if I see a few more stories like this, I'm going to start to think that Chicago isn't perfect.

/Rod Blagojevich paid for my TF

There's room for the inscription of "first african-american to have his ass booted from Senate" to his tomb:

I'm just wondering what skeletons are in Obama's closet regarding this mess.

glassa: I'm just wondering what skeletons are in Obama's closet regarding this mess.

I bet you are.

glassa: I'm just wondering what skeletons are in Obama's closet regarding this mess.

expect old Blogo to commit "suicide" a la Vincent Foster

The thing that pisses me off is that Obama brought so much pride to Illinois, and specifically Chicago. Now these assholes are doing their best to erase all those good feelings as quickly as possible.

It's like if the Cubs ever win the World Series again, and the douchiest of their fans burn down Wrigley in "celebration".

Car_Ramrod: The thing that pisses me off is that Obama brought so much pride to Illinois, and specifically Chicago. Now these assholes are doing their best to erase all those good feelings as quickly as possible.

It's like if the Cubs ever win the World Series again, and the douchiest of their fans burn down Wrigley in "celebration".

I know that you're just using a hypothetical as a means to draw comparisons, but still: let's keep our arguments within the realm of possibility.

Befuddled: Burris really should resign. Why he took the job under these circumstances is beyond me as even without all this new damaging information coming to light Burris was never going to be free of the association with Blago.

Burris took the job because:

- He has no political future in Illinois.
- Nobody else wanted the job because they still have a political future.
- He has an ego as wide as the Grand Canyon and wanted to add another line to his "granite resume".

Billy Ligue: There's room for the inscription of "first african-american to have his ass booted from Senate" to his tomb:

Every time someone posts his tomb I wonder exactly how much that thing costs. And why he considers being a comptroller to be such an achievement.

Billy Ligue: There's room for the inscription of "first african-american to have his ass booted from Senate" to his tomb:

The man has built himself a tomb listing his accomplishments? What the fark.

flannelled fool: Billy Ligue: There's room for the inscription of "first african-american to have his ass booted from Senate" to his tomb:

sweet!

Mausoleums are so 19th century.

Being shot into space is the new death status symbol.

/Still want a tombstone saying "in case of zombie uprising, kill first."
/or Emperor of the World.

This is sweet. He counsels citizens about housing issues?
He bought a piece of land from the city for one dollar and he is in foreclosure. Ha, ha.

Aarontology: Billy Ligue: There's room for the inscription of "first african-american to have his ass booted from Senate" to his tomb:

Every time someone posts his tomb I wonder exactly how much that thing costs. And why he considers being a comptroller to be such an achievement.

He didn't have room to put "first african-american equipment manager for the Kane County Cougars"

is the "tombstone" actually real?

The Great EZE: Car_Ramrod: The thing that pisses me off is that Obama brought so much pride to Illinois, and specifically Chicago. Now these assholes are doing their best to erase all those good feelings as quickly as possible.

It's like if the Cubs ever win the World Series again, and the douchiest of their fans burn down Wrigley in "celebration".

I know that you're just using a hypothetical as a means to draw comparisons, but still: let's keep our arguments within the realm of possibility.

Heh. I should've put "if" in big bold letters.

/sad sad Cub fan

Just the other day I was wondering who the first Black exchange student to the University of Hamburg was. Man, you can learn everything on FARK.

Ben Key: The best part of this story has yet to be heard - why did Blago get Burris II a job in the first place? What did Blago owe Burris?

/on pins and needles

In 2002 I beleive, Burris ran or gov as the interference Candidate. Paul Vallas, a white guy who did wonders with the Chicago school system adn was promplty ousted by Daley was running for Gov. Blago, a northside COngressman and Rahm's predecessor was also running. Problem was that Vallas was hugely popular amongst Blacks and Whites (city and suburbs). he was not the machine candidate. Blago had a much better operation downstate and backing of the same machine politicians who speak ill of him now and supported him in 06, knowing he was scum. Burris ran, effectively taking away Vallas's Cook County advantage, especially amongst Blacks.

That is what he owed him, his governorship! Valllas went to head Philly Schools, the NOLA and now is talking about coming back (as a Republican) and running as president of the Cook County board (a whole nother mess!) Vallas is the first campaign I volunteered for.

That's Chicago.


/hot like Taye Diggs

wee beastie: is the "tombstone" actually real?

Oh yeah...
Burris has built a mausoleum for himself and his family in Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago's South Side. His tombstone proclaims, "Trail Blazer," and includes a list of his accomplishments, with space left for future ones.

flannelled fool: wee beastie: is the "tombstone" actually real?

Oh yeah...
Burris has built a mausoleum for himself and his family in Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago's South Side. His tombstone proclaims, "Trail Blazer," and includes a list of his accomplishments, with space left for future ones.

A delusional man builds himself monuments. A great man has others build them for him.

This is hilarious: Burris has built a mausoleum for himself and his family in Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago's South Side...


Is that how he's spinning it? Because I don't see a lot of room left on that thing for anyone else's "accomplishments" but his.

/Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

glassa: I'm just wondering what skeletons are in Obama's closet regarding this mess.

LOL

/I know you were trolling, but we're all just laughing at you.

Car_Ramrod: flannelled fool: wee beastie: is the "tombstone" actually real?

Oh yeah...
Burris has built a mausoleum for himself and his family in Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago's South Side. His tombstone proclaims, "Trail Blazer," and includes a list of his accomplishments, with space left for future ones.

A delusional man builds himself monuments. A great man has others build them for him.

He needs to crawl in that thing and die. Jeebus, what a farkwit.

the fun part is that the illinois state legislature can't just nullify his appointment. he would have to be recalled, by special election.

Chicago politics makes what goes on in DC

Chicago politics IS what goes on in DC now. Pay attention.

Why, oh why, did Harry Reid think it was a good idea to let this guy in? If Reid had held the line against Burris and Blago, this would all be coming out right in the middle of Burris trying to sue his way into the Senate. Then he would have to just limp away in shame.

But now, it's a national issue. I'm a total liberal, but I'd like to see an investigation into why the Dems shuffled this guy into a protected position as fast as they could when any fool could see he was crooked. He'll be a giant albatross for the rest of Obama's term. *facepalm*

Rug Doctor: Why, oh why, did Harry Reid think it was a good idea to let this guy in? If Reid had held the line against Burris and Blago, this would all be coming out right in the middle of Burris trying to sue his way into the Senate. Then he would have to just limp away in shame.

But now, it's a national issue. I'm a total liberal, but I'd like to see an investigation into why the Dems shuffled this guy into a protected position as fast as they could when any fool could see he was crooked. He'll be a giant albatross for the rest of Obama's term. *facepalm*

Didn't they determine that Reid didn't have a choice. He tried the old "attorney general didn't sign off" trick, but that didn't fly.

Rug Doctor: But now, it's a national issue. I'm a total liberal, but I'd like to see an investigation into why the Dems shuffled this guy into a protected position as fast as they could when any fool could see he was crooked. He'll be a giant albatross for the rest of Obama's term. *facepalm*

Seeing all the stupid crap both parties get up to lately, I have to wonder if they haven't infiltrated each other and these are acts of sabotage.

I like this idea because the idea that they are really this farking stupid frightens me.

generaltimmy: Ben Key: The best part of this story has yet to be heard - why did Blago get Burris II a job in the first place? What did Blago owe Burris?

/on pins and needles

In 2002 I beleive, Burris ran or gov as the interference Candidate. Paul Vallas, a white guy who did wonders with the Chicago school system adn was promplty ousted by Daley was running for Gov. Blago, a northside COngressman and Rahm's predecessor was also running. Problem was that Vallas was hugely popular amongst Blacks and Whites (city and suburbs). he was not the machine candidate. Blago had a much better operation downstate and backing of the same machine politicians who speak ill of him now and supported him in 06, knowing he was scum. Burris ran, effectively taking away Vallas's Cook County advantage, especially amongst Blacks.

That is what he owed him, his governorship! Valllas went to head Philly Schools, the NOLA and now is talking about coming back (as a Republican) and running as president of the Cook County board (a whole nother mess!) Vallas is the first campaign I volunteered for.

Do tell ...
/They're on a mission from God.