Is Harry Reid Going to Do a George Wallace

LOL. What classic footage of raw hypocrisy that would make. Burris really cannot miss this opportunity.

Okay, it’s almost 3 AM (Hillary time!) here in Texas and I don’t get the point of the video. ‘Splain me, NQ folks.

George Wallace, a white democrat, used his power to prevent black students from entering the school.

Harry Reid, a white democrat, is going to use his power to prevent a black Senator from Illinois from entering his Senate.

Is that right, Larry?

A crawl on FOX today claims Reid may have made his own phone call to Blago to offer his ideas on BO’s replacement. He wanted Tammy Duckworth or Lisa Madigan and opposed Jessie Jackson Jr. Emil Jones and Danny Davis. I sure would like to hear that tape.

Harry just keeps stepping in it, doesn’t he? What a maroon. Blago’s attorney says Reid might have a conflict of interest.

I wonder what Reid offered for “his” choice.

Seems like the Gov has made a choice — and old Harry isn’t pleased.

Is Harry also making calls to the Gov of NY?

Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest — which of the three is Harry?

oh you better believe Reid is conducting Patterson’s choices. Reid and Pelosi are puppeteers in their party and thus they should sit with Cheney and Bush in the cells for life.

The people who have been sold the biggest fraud and who will be betrayed the most by the choice of BHO are blacks. The way things are playing out in Chicago, right now this is just the beginning. Next, the show moves to DC, the capital of the freak show. The best reality TV show starring the crooks and lairs of Chicago will be the best entertainment on TV for the next four years.

They got what they bought.

Called Paterson and my own dear Gov Ritter(Co).
Someone should have told BO Ken Salazar is a Republican mole before he nominated him for Sec of the Interior. I’m disappointed. I was looking forward to 2010 and helping Salazar get “unelected”. He never met a Republican/Bush bill he didn’t like.

Funny yet painful video, Larry. Notice how none of the pols mentions the citizens of Illinois who are presumably irrelevant and too stupid to choose for themselves. Dems just don’t look at the big picture.

While I hate to quote James Carville these days, he made a New Year prediction on CNN that the political scandals are just beginning for the dems. Don’t we know it? Bwahahahahaha!

well, now that they are in power, we know that power has its corrupting effects, right?

I’m not a Democrat, so I’m under no illusions that they are corrupt as well. Pelosi and Reid are an embarrassment to their party, but aren’t the only ones.

Ed Hale from plainsradio shot and killed two big feet.. Or were they human?

http://theregulator.net/?p=1503#comment-8841

One would hope Harry Reid is not that foolish. And I believe that some will look at it in that manner.

But not all will. Where the real problem lays is with Blagojevich’s lawyer. That cat obviously knows very well what he is doing with the law. He is playing the game and is playing it well. In my book, that guy is already the next Johnny Cochrane.

And if Reid is foolish enough to block Burris from coming in and taking the Senate seat, Blagojevich’s lawyer will immediately use that as proof that his client is already being assumed guilty by those who would be his judges. And that will only make his case that Blagojevich is not getting a fair deal stronger; which in turn will make it much easier for that lawyer to get more evidence thrown out as unconstitutional.

The way both the Illinois State Senate and the Federal Senate are playing this, I have very little doubt that Blagojevich’s lawyer will get him off using the Supreme Court.

Ed’s a profiteer/opportunist. Not the first in this escapade, such as African International. It’s sad because it all muddles the reality: We are trying to preserve our Constitution from an installed usurper. Berg gets tainted because he was a 9-11 truther, but given that there’s a whole line-up of similar cases with more to come, and that SCOTUS did not deny his case in toto, we’ll have to see what happens Jan 9/16 (Bogus PEPOTUS@SCOTUS)

Obama has been obfuscating and not forthcoming, federal forensics document experts attest that the COLB is a forgery and even if it wasn’t it’s not even a legal document (what a joke to provide it through Ayer’s Annenberg too), the legal system has left proof up to the citizens, and when they seek data they find Obama has censored much of it and the courts refuse to give them any; a dastardly Catch 22.

But what’s ironic is that Obama himself admits that he was Kenyan at birth, which was verified by his father Obama Sr’s and Ann’s divorce papers. Nothing else matters, the child was not born with undivided allegiances as per John Bingham, father of the 14th amendment’s definition of being natural born.

Sen Leahy, Sec Chertoff in April both said that natural born meant both parents were US citizens/born on US soil. Perkins v. Elg, and US v. Kim Wong Ark concur. It’s even written in to SR 511. It’s just that many people hardly know the constitution requires natural born citizen status, let alone that it’s very very different from just citizen status.

It’s like clobbering a corpse, it’s already dead (eligibility), but the bc could only make it more dead? I think the bc is just something that people understand more easily. Plus Obama could’ve just coughed up data, he’s always using distractions and red herrings. The real issue is the Indonesian citizenship and the Kenyan citizenship…Arnold with his singular non-American citizenship history is less unqualified!

If Obama is sworn in, we will have an Installed Usurper, the Constitution is null on every legal plane, the Republic imperiled to its destruction. Perhaps that is why Pravda’s article on the end of the USA by 2010 is so pertinent.

This showdown is must watch TV, and shows the inept management of Obama’s home turf…it looks very bad for IL.
Blago is brilliant at the political play of the year. He is well acquainted with how to make a mouse squeek.

Me thinks Dirty Harry Reid is just trampling all over the Constitution and acting like a spoiled brat who didn’t get his way because Blago didn’t succumb to his pressures of either stepping down or choosing the persons he was pushing for.

I’m almost hoping Majority Leader Reid goes down this bullying illegal path when Senator Burris arrives on Capitol Hill Tuesday, so everyone can see what he is.

Us citizens care about the law and the Constitution, even if our apparent Democrat ELECTED Leaders don’t seem to. That includes “O”-shit, the incoming W H resident.

I know, the Barryness is showing again how he apparently has no care for the law or Constitution, even though he liked to throw that out there for campaign rhetoric. In this country a person is innocent until proven guilty and the law states that the Governor selects the replacement Senator. Their tactics and threats are being waged against the Senator who has not been charged with any crime-no less.

Will be exctiting to watch.

…and…can’t wait for the tapes to be aired for Harry Reid’s re-election campaign. roflmao

God almighty! Where is logic and reasoning these days? Gone with the Obama, I guess. It certainly seems to be gone from No Quarter these days.

Harry Reid is planning to use his power to prevent a legally disputed senatorial appointment by an alleged criminal from being seated until the legality of the matter can be decided in the courts of this land.

BLACK HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT EXCEPT IN THE MINDS OF REVERSE RACISTS!

This is not an issue of racial anything. It is a matter of law, period.

What next on the racial ridiculous scale? Are we going to be informed that Hillary can be Secretary of State only if she wears black pantsuits every day?

If Reid informs Burris before the Senate convenes that he will not be seated, and Burris insists on arriving at the Senate door to make a big show of it, then the problem is with Burris, not Reid.

Pushing this situation when liberal lunatics and Obama-blind reverse racists are spoiling for a fight and creating a false issue when obviously the Obama crowd, and apparently others, are NOT bright enough to know when something is NOT racist is typical of the Obama season.

If Burris does create the “George Wallace” Faux Moment for the sheeple and other non-thinkers, he would be making his first act as (maybe a)Faux Senator under a (for sure) Faux President a mockery of good sense and patriotism.

But hey, who’s actually using their brains for thought and reason anymore? Who gives a crap about upholding the law? Who has time for a legal controversy to be decided in the courts – AS DICTATED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?

The appointment of Burris should be legal, end of story. Reid is an ass. Blagojevich is still legally the Governor and so the appointment should be allowed. I certainly pray that we do not do away with innocent until proven guilty inthis country or they’ll drag anyone’s ass that they don’t agree with off to jail and throw away the key. I am already sick of this new unrecognisable America. I want my country back and these piss ants, Reid and Blago can just go to hell. We don’t need leaders who don’t lead, have no brains or common sense and we sure as hell don’t need corruption running our Senate and country!

Americans should revolt. Seriously. If our Government is not afraid of us, nothing changes. Clearly elections aren’t the way to scare them because our votes don’t count. Let’s round up these losers and run them out on a rail. They can run Iraq or something.

Ironic that so called liberals seem to hate Sarah Palin. After the campaign she went back to Alaska and increased funding for children’s health care and pre-school, among other things. “Liberal” things.

The new progressive messiah went on a tropical vacation and played some golf. Then he came back and spoke against allowing America’s only black senator entry into congress, LOL.

And now Reid and his band of merry fools want to greet a 71 yr old man with 40 yrs of public service with armed guards?

How absolutely pitiful. For 8 yrs we begged the Dems to grow a spine and stand up to George Bush. They sat there like jellyfish. So this is what they choose to use to finally get off their arses? Blocking America’s only black Senator from a temporary appointment? Geesh…

It’s so bad now — that Patrick Buchanan is actually more liberal on this issue than the Democrats. Unbelievable!

Patrick Buchanan Shows Greater Commitment to Liberal Values Than Senate Democrats, Defends Roland Burris

Harry and Nancy are embarassing. Why do the Democrats let them stay in their positions?

You are forgetting that the Senate also has constitutionally protected rights to seat senators or not- at their will. We have a case of conflicting constitutional rights.

For that reason, the issue needs to be decided in the courts.

Frankly, I would like to see the issue resolved without the courts. The Lt. Governor of IL would become Gov if Blago is impeached. He should stand up and say he is okay with Burris (who apparently is a good qualified politician)and that he would appoint him anyway if he became governor. Reid and the Democrats should be satisfied with that.

That way, the country could avoid a cartload of crap – which Obama must be loving. It’s sucking the wind right out of the public airways and aids and abets the media in NOT looking at anything OBAMA does.

Yes, but Blago hasn’t been impeached or anything yet. Under the law, there is nothing different from 3 months ago for him.

Let the processes play out fairly and legally. Just like the primary should have. We would be celebrating President Hillary Clinton right now if people had not made up the rules to suit their own agenda and they need to stop making up rules as they go!

Because they gave Obama the Presidency as a present and we may never know exactly why.

Reid refers to the “cloud” over the appointment by Blago which is a legitimate concern. And the Constitution provides for the Senate to reject appointments for just cause.

Allowing a politician such as Blago to game the system to his advantage by making the appointment under this “cloud” seems to me to be “just cause” for fighting the appointment.

Blago is attempting to divert attention from his predicament – a ruse. He’s trying to force the government into bargaining with him. It’s the kind of thing a crooked guy does. For me, it’s good reason to deny him the appointment – if the Constitution allows it, and it does.

There are no clouds in the constitution.

“it’s good reason to deny him the appointment – if the Constitution allows it, and it does.”

Now…could you please tell me where the Constitution allows this? You just said, if it does, then self-affirmed. Please…explain what provision in Article 1 of the Constitution allows Harry Reid to refuse this appointment

The closest comment in Article one is in Section 5 which states:
“Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members”

However, the qualifications are spelled out in the Constitution and none says, “and can’t be appointed by a corrupt, potentially corrupt, accused of corruption Governor.

The only cases I know about are John Henry Eaton and Rush Holt, both of which centered around their age qualification.

That’s it…if you have more info…fill us in.

yttk,

Perception is everything and Reid should realize that this is being perceived wrong.

It amuses me how touchy people get whenever the subjecto of race and racism comes up. I think this is a wonderful opportunity of ‘turn about fair play.’ The way the Clintons were labeled racist for NO REASON. Well, it’s time those who stood silent get a taste of their own medicine.

I simply adore the idea of that. Maybe if Reid and others do, there will be at last some settling of how wrong it is to level these charges unfairly.

Certainly if there is blatant discrimination it should be addressed, but the race card during this last election cycle was played irresponsibly.

So if it takes Reid being skewered the way Bill and Hillary were, so be it.

I don’t have a problem with that.

Let it roll!

Appointing a senator (one of the highest offices in the land) for reasons of promoting and protecting yourself, to deflect attention from yourself, to maneuver for bargaining chips to save your own alleged criminal a** – all of those are the wrong reasons to pick a senator.

And further, we know Blago had the added vengeful appeal of sticking it in the eye of the government – and he purposefully complicated it by chosing a black man.

Now, the Senate has the constitution right to reject an appointment if it is deemed to be an unjust appointment. Just how unjust does an appointment need to be in your book to qualify for rejection?

I’m not saying that Blago’s appointment will not stand. I’m simply holding the position that it needs to be adjudicated before Burris is seated. What a mess we’d have if Burris is seated, makes policy and then is found ineligible.

I’m saying that there is sufficient disagreement about the law to warrant court intervention in the decision.
For example, you seem to believe that the word “qualifications” in Article 5 is limited to the age, citizenship, residence and appointment requirements in the Constitution. This view was upheld in Powell v. McCormack. While that decision would hold some weight as a legal precedent, it is not written in stone.

Allowing this appointment to stand under the suspect circumstances may set a legal political precedent that outweighs the Powell decision. Who knows?

At the very least, I feel it best to have the matter processed through the courts where minds more legal than mine, and more objective (supposedly) than Blago’s and Reid’s, can ponder and decide.

And BTW. You would have to be a rich, white male who never so much as jay walked to believe there are no clouds in the constitution

a pig in a poke..lol

“prevent a legally disputed senatorial appointment”

And you talk about where the logic is?
What is legally disputed about this appointment?
Don’t give me “clouds” and such.

Look, I think Blogojevich is a crook. But without being adjudicated, he’s still legally innocent. And Burris is legally qualified.

SO what are you talking about “legally disputed”?

“Who gives a crap about upholding the law?”
Well, apparently not you if you advocate Reid blocking this appointment.

Go ahead, call me sheeple, I love it when you’re better than me anyway.

It is a remarkable moment in Senate history indeed. But Reid is full of shit.
Show me in the Constitution where this appointment can be blocked by Reid…I’d love to see that.
(hint: Article 1, section 5, is closest you’ll get)

Hey, don’t get testy about all this.

You seem to be all riled up because actions are being taken before the case against Blago is adjudicated but you apparently have no problem denying Reid his right to adjudication of a contested constitutional issue.

Now that’s cloudy logic.

(Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.)

“Go ahead, call me sheeple, I love it when you’re better than me anyway.”

Oh dear. I really thought we were matching each other pretty good on the high-handed attitude – but I wasn’t taking it personally. Hmmm.

LindaA1, You are full of @#$%$#@ .

Go back and read the Constitution again. Begin by reading Amendment XVll. This gives sole authority to the Governor. Blago is still the legal governor of Ill. and it is his duty to fill the senate seat and he has. There is nothing in Roland Burris’ record to prevent his being seated. It is only because Harry Reid wanted a stacked deck and Blago called his hand, that he is acting like a spoiled child and interfering with a legally elected governor performing his duty. I hold no brief for Blago, but the Constitution is the glue that holds this nation together and when we start spitting on it the way you are advocating we are all on a slippery slope to chaos.

I am going to bed now, so don’t expect another little round of the game you have been playing.

I don’t know how “truthtelling007″ had as much patience with you as he/she did. You’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, now please shut up and let other people have a go at this thread.

Amen, Mimi – I’m with you. I’m no AA, but Roland Burris is an honorable man, and the likes of Harry Reid have no right to try to prevent his LEGAL right to this seat. A LEGAL governor appointed him, and there is nothing LEGALLY Harry Reid can do to stop it. The Constitution in no way gives him this power.

Oh wow, Mister “I am the final authority shut-up!” Do you know how amusing I find your arrogant, uniformed, can’t-see-past-your-bloated-ego pronoucement?

Obviously, you are not a lawyer – not a good one anyway. Not even an acceptable one.

I’ve made my point about Reid having the constitutionally protected right to a court decision on the senate’s right to reject Burris as an unqualified appointment. Whether the courts agree are another thing altogether – but I find it amazing how many of you know-it-all’s only see access to the courts as a right when it suits you.

Now what I am going to enjoy is this next part.

You’ve tossed a verbal insult and then run for cover. That would be the standard cowardly blogger “wimp out” line “I’ve had my say and now I’m going to bed.”

Okay. I’ve had my say backacha. Oh pooh. There you are reading it and having to pretend you’re still zzzzzing under the covers because we all know you are just tooo intellectually above it all to answer.

Thanks for the chuckle.

This is because the Republicans in this case know that the rule of law is at issue. Democrats care more about their power. Of course, the Repubs WANT Burris, who has said he won’t be in the Senate after 2010 – they won’t have to run against an incumbent in the next election.

REID JUST SAID THE SEATING OF BURRIS IS “NEGOTIABLE”
LOL

CHALLENGE (with answer), CAN ANYONE PROVE THIS WRONG?:–

1. Constitution Article II requires USA President to be “natural born citizen”.

2. BHO’s website admits his dad was Kenyan/British, not American, citizen when BHO was born.

3. BHO is therefore not a “natural born citizen” (irrespective of Hawaiian birth or whether he may be a 14th Amendment “citizen” of USA) — confirmed in the Senate’s own McCain qualification resolution (that both parents must be citizens of USA) co-authored by BHO.

4. Supreme Court has already docketed two upcoming conferences, 1/9/09 and 1/16/09 — between dates Congress counts electoral votes (1/8/09) and Presidential inauguration (1/20/09) — to address Berg Case and fashion relief on BHO’s eligibility to be President.

5. Since the fact of BHO’s dad being Kenyan/British not in dispute, Supreme Court rules on Summary Judgment to enjoin BHO’s inauguration as President.

6. Therefore, BHO is not inaugurated as President.

7. Vice President Elect Biden is inaugurated Acting President under the 20th Amendment to serve until new President is determined — the procedure for which determination to be set out by Congress and/or the Supreme Court so long as in conformance with the Constitution.

ANSWER TO ABOVE CHALLENGE

IF, when counting the electoral votes, Congress WERE TO find by 1/8/09 that Obama — not being an Article II “natural born citizen” (father Kenyan/British, not American) — fails to qualify as President, Biden would become the full fledged President under 3 USC 19 (free to pick his own VP such as Hillary) AND THERE WOULD BE NO NEED FOR DEFERRAL TO THE SUPREME COURT to enjoin Obama’s inauguration relegating Biden to being merely Acting President under the 20th Amendment until a new President were duly determined.

(The preferable choice, at least for the Democrats, would seem obvious.)