Comments on: New ties between Burris and Blagojovich revealed http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Alex http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516429 Alex Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:28:29 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516429 Hey folks, lets the chips fall as they may. People are already condeming a man before the evidence has been put on the table. Just because someone contributes to somebody's campaign doesn't mean they are a bunch of crooks. Using that rational, how would you characterize people who paid money to the election campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or John McCain? Burris should have nothing to hide if he's clean and deserves the benefit of the doubt at this point. What appears to have happened, according to what has been revealed thus far, goes on in every state in the union (except for the Blago pay to play garbage). Hey folks, lets the chips fall as they may. People are already condeming a man before the evidence has been put on the table. Just because someone contributes to somebody's campaign doesn't mean they are a bunch of crooks. Using that rational, how would you characterize people who paid money to the election campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or John McCain? Burris should have nothing to hide if he's clean and deserves the benefit of the doubt at this point. What appears to have happened, according to what has been revealed thus far, goes on in every state in the union (except for the Blago pay to play garbage).

]]> By: Marlene http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516319 Marlene Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:28:58 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516319 It is my humble opinion that this was a mess from the beginning. It seems that the U.S. Attorney, Fitzgerald, "made his move too soon." Could that have been done so as not to ensnare the next culprit, who may have been a Big Fish? Arrest the governor, handcuff him, all of these press releases and charges and then to have to return to the Courts for an extension of time to indict seems to indicate "screw-up." The Illinois Legislature made sure that the politics was intact so that they did not request a special election. And, Blago continues to say that he has done nothing wrong. Well, if one looks at his training ground, perhaps he doesn't think he did anything wrong. According to reports, he was a "low-level attorney," in the States Attorney office (under Richard M. Daley); he worked with former alderman Ed Vdrolyak (now under indictment); also worked under his father-in-law, Richard Mell (he of the toe-tapping excitement on the city council desk when the late Mayor Harold Washington died. In other words, he was trained in Chicago politics. Didn't Daley tear up Meigs Field during the middle of the night? Criminal offense, no charges. As for Secretary of State, Jesse White, when did that office attain veto power over the governor? As an elected official, how could he decide not to perform the duties of the office? If the late George Dunne was around, White would have signed that document twice, with apologies for delays. Illinois citizens need to vote to clean house and rescue our state from the corruption/business as usual list. Democrats need to stop playing games, eat crow, and clear Burris for the U.S. Senate so that America can be rescued from the brink of economic disaster as put forth by George W. Bush. It is my humble opinion that this was a mess from the beginning. It seems that the U.S. Attorney, Fitzgerald, "made his move too soon." Could that have been done so as not to ensnare the next culprit, who may have been a Big Fish? Arrest the governor, handcuff him, all of these press releases and charges and then to have to return to the Courts for an extension of time to indict seems to indicate "screw-up." The Illinois Legislature made sure that the politics was intact so that they did not request a special election. And, Blago continues to say that he has done nothing wrong. Well, if one looks at his training ground, perhaps he doesn't think he did anything wrong. According to reports, he was a "low-level attorney," in the States Attorney office (under Richard M. Daley); he worked with former alderman Ed Vdrolyak (now under indictment); also worked under his father-in-law, Richard Mell (he of the toe-tapping excitement on the city council desk when the late Mayor Harold Washington died. In other words, he was trained in Chicago politics. Didn't Daley tear up Meigs Field during the middle of the night? Criminal offense, no charges. As for Secretary of State, Jesse White, when did that office attain veto power over the governor? As an elected official, how could he decide not to perform the duties of the office? If the late George Dunne was around, White would have signed that document twice, with apologies for delays. Illinois citizens need to vote to clean house and rescue our state from the corruption/business as usual list. Democrats need to stop playing games, eat crow, and clear Burris for the U.S. Senate so that America can be rescued from the brink of economic disaster as put forth by George W. Bush.

]]> By: M. Levy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516207 M. Levy Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:56:20 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516207 Talk about flip flopping. I am really surprised that Harry Reid would go back on his word. There is nothing honest about Roland Burris because of his ties with this Gov. Blago. Talk about flip flopping. I am really surprised that Harry Reid would go back on his word. There is nothing honest about Roland Burris because of his ties with this Gov. Blago.

]]> By: Rick Darrough http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516183 Rick Darrough Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:34:33 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516183 Its easy to tell Burris is a crook by the way he talks.And his past dealings with Blagojevich just proves it even more. Its easy to tell Burris is a crook by the way he talks.And his past dealings with Blagojevich just proves it even more.

]]> By: Joanne, Solvay, NY http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516172 Joanne, Solvay, NY Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:53:25 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516172 We really do need a good political cleaning agent. Let the press expose everything, no one excluded. We really do need a good political cleaning agent. Let the press expose everything, no one excluded.

]]> By: Connie Daggs http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516168 Connie Daggs Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:46:44 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516168 Everyone seems to be looking at how wrong the governor of illinois is for wanting to sell Obamas senate seat to the highest bidder and then turn around and select Burris to fill the position. The governor has not formally been charged or furthermore convicted of any crime. Legally, he is still the governor of Illinois with all the rights and priviledges of that position. He has every right to select whom he chooses. I don't think this has anything to do with the fact that Burris happens to be a Black American. This candidate is more than qualified for this position and he has conducted himself in a very positive manner. Let Mr. Burris have his senate seat, because it's the right thing to do. The governor will be dealt with later on whatever he tried to do to taint this appointment, but let's not punish the one qualified for the job. Everyone seems to be looking at how wrong the governor of illinois is for wanting to sell Obamas senate seat to the highest bidder and then turn around and select Burris to fill the position. The governor has not formally been charged or furthermore convicted of any crime. Legally, he is still the governor of Illinois with all the rights and priviledges of that position. He has every right to select whom he chooses. I don't think this has anything to do with the fact that Burris happens to be a Black American. This candidate is more than qualified for this position and he has conducted himself in a very positive manner. Let Mr. Burris have his senate seat, because it's the right thing to do. The governor will be dealt with later on whatever he tried to do to taint this appointment, but let's not punish the one qualified for the job.

]]> By: PA http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516156 PA Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:14:16 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516156 Given all the connections reported on Burris, State contracts, donations to Blago's Campaign and his wife's position with a Chicago Christian Ind. League salary $80,000, I think Mr. Burris has alot of explaining to do before he goes to Washington! Does it ever end :-) Given all the connections reported on Burris, State contracts, donations to Blago's Campaign and his wife's position with a Chicago Christian Ind. League salary $80,000, I think Mr. Burris has alot of explaining to do before he goes to Washington! Does it ever end :-)

]]> By: Randy B http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516094 Randy B Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:51:15 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516094 I should be suprised that a former Attorney General would accept a position where there is the slightest hint of a conflict of interest. But as an ex-Chicagoan, I'm not. If the man is truely the best qualified, he would have recused himself and waited for the state legislature to resolve the issue with first. But he so actively jumped at this, it only raises more questions. And for what? What does he need to prove? He already has made a name for him self. Now he stands to tarnish it. I should be suprised that a former Attorney General would accept a position where there is the slightest hint of a conflict of interest. But as an ex-Chicagoan, I'm not. If the man is truely the best qualified, he would have recused himself and waited for the state legislature to resolve the issue with first. But he so actively jumped at this, it only raises more questions. And for what? What does he need to prove? He already has made a name for him self. Now he stands to tarnish it.

]]> By: George Smith http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-516071 George Smith Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:08 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-516071 Change you can believe in Change you can believe in

]]> By: Karen Bradshaw http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515968 Karen Bradshaw Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:28:45 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515968 I think Reid will give in, and Barack's kind comments might help, too. I still don't Blago though, and hope he gets impeached. I'm looking to a new era w/the Obama administration! Karen in Kansas I think Reid will give in, and Barack's kind comments might help, too. I still don't Blago though, and hope he gets impeached. I'm looking to a new era w/the Obama administration!
Karen in Kansas

]]> By: Brian Langley http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515954 Brian Langley Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:11:15 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515954 My thought would be that if your reffering that Roland Burris got his postion by being dishonest?People should take a long look at society when it comes to drug dealers.Take the time to set up a private investagation on someone skimming the till at a local tavern.My own wrongness in life at a younger age because I didn't know any better got involved on stealing from a well knwon store.Point I'm making is that whether or not the truth comes out whether or not he cheated his way into office,more then likely he will learn from his mistake.Please understand that individual like myself has defently learned from my mistake in the past,others will follow. My thought would be that if your reffering that Roland Burris got his postion by being dishonest?People should take a long look at society when it comes to drug dealers.Take the time to set up a private investagation on someone skimming the till at a local tavern.My own wrongness in life at a younger age because I didn't know any better got involved on stealing from a well knwon store.Point I'm making is that whether or not the truth comes out whether or not he cheated his way into office,more then likely he will learn from his mistake.Please understand that individual like myself has defently learned from my mistake in the past,others will follow.

]]> By: Kerry http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515942 Kerry Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:03:26 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515942 Hi Anderson, Glad you're back from Israel. I'm much happier when I know your safe at home here in NYC See you tomorrow at 10! Hi Anderson,

Glad you're back from Israel. I'm much happier when I know your safe at home here in NYC
See you tomorrow at 10!

]]> By: Djibri,NY http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515920 Djibri,NY Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:37:49 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515920 i'm glad that America's kept his irony i'm glad that America's kept his irony

]]> By: LaVonia Brown http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515918 LaVonia Brown Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:37:27 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515918 The Senate is out of order, legally. If Jesse White signed the Affidavit to guarantee a special election for Rahm Emanuel's seat, why can't he sign for Burris!!! It should also be illegal for a tainted Governor to name a special election day...same Governor, same situation. I am sure everything will work out for Mr. Burris A special message to all the Senators: MAN exposes...GOD disposes. All of these Senators might want to run for re-election again!!! Speaking of morals, Jesse White hired Jim Burns in his office. When Sidley & Austin got rid of Jim Burns, on his last day of work there, he was DRUNK, fell on the 47th floor, broke his nose and had to be taken to the hospital. Jesse White hired him. I have never heard of Mr. Burris carrying on like that. Did the Prosecutor have all of his ducks lined up before accusing the Governor of any wrong doing? The Senate is out of order, legally. If Jesse White signed the Affidavit to guarantee a special election for Rahm Emanuel's seat, why can't he sign for Burris!!! It should also be illegal for a tainted Governor to name a special election day...same Governor, same situation. I am sure everything will work out for Mr. Burris A special message to all the Senators: MAN exposes...GOD disposes. All of these Senators might want to run for re-election again!!!

Speaking of morals, Jesse White hired Jim Burns in his office. When Sidley & Austin got rid of Jim Burns, on his last day of work there, he was DRUNK, fell on the 47th floor, broke his nose and had to be taken to the hospital. Jesse White hired him. I have never heard of Mr. Burris carrying on like that.

Did the Prosecutor have all of his ducks lined up before accusing the Governor of any wrong doing?

]]> By: Kenny A. Joyner http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515905 Kenny A. Joyner Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:25:04 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515905 I've been involed in Illinois politics since I was 21 years old, anyone can see that the situation with Burris is not about who he is but about trying to control Blagojevich's actions. I've been involed in Illinois politics since I was 21 years old, anyone can see that the situation with Burris is not about who he is but about trying to control Blagojevich's actions.

]]> By: Dan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515899 Dan Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:21:19 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515899 But records show the two men have long ties to each other — includinglucrative state contracts, political contributions and even a job for the governor’s wife. I dont know if Burress has any ties to Gov. Blagojovich or not, but if he does, the article states a good point because at the time of the governors arrest, they also accused him of trying to get a higher paying job for his wife But records show the two men have long ties to each other — includinglucrative state contracts, political contributions and even a job for the governor’s wife.
I dont know if Burress has any ties to Gov. Blagojovich or not, but if he does, the article states a good point because at the time of the governors arrest, they also accused him of trying to get a higher paying job for his wife

]]> By: Kenny A. Joyner http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515892 Kenny A. Joyner Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:16:35 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515892 I feel that like anyone who is an American, Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty and Roland Burris should be not be used as a pawn in what is going on. I feel that like anyone who is an American, Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty and Roland Burris should be not be used as a pawn in what is going on.

]]> By: Rudy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515891 Rudy Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:16:32 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515891 Of course he "don't have no money", it has all gone to his shrine... Of course he "don't have no money", it has all gone to his shrine...

]]> By: DanD http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515885 DanD Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:09:11 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515885 It sounds to me like Burris has "paid to play" as recently as September by getting Blaggo's wife a cushy(?) job paying her a fat salary! $80K a year - even over 6 years and Sir Slimy has boosted the family income by almost a half a million bucks....thanks the Burris connection!! If this is true, I don't need an impeachment committee! Let the gavel fall! Guilty, as charged!! (He should have asked for a favor in the form a salon visit so he could lose that mop top!) It sounds to me like Burris has "paid to play" as recently as September by getting Blaggo's wife a cushy(?) job paying
her a fat salary! $80K a year – even over 6 years and
Sir Slimy has boosted the family income by almost a
half a million bucks....thanks the Burris connection!!
If this is true, I don't need an impeachment committee!
Let the gavel fall! Guilty, as charged!! (He should have
asked for a favor in the form a salon visit so he could
lose that mop top!)

]]> By: John http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/new-ties-between-burris-and-blagojovich-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-515865 John Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:59:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=21768#comment-515865 Joe 97 % are they only get caught when they tic off the wrong people or need to be disgraced and ruined the tlp the shift of power around The comment about replacing everyone and start over bears some consderation but will never happen uless the people do it Joe 97 % are they only get caught when they tic off the wrong people or need to be disgraced and ruined the tlp the shift of power around The comment about replacing everyone and start over bears some consderation but will never happen uless the people do it

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