Sen. Roland Burris was recorded on an FBI wiretap suggesting that he could write a check to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's campaign before the ousted governor appointed Burris to the Senate.
At another point, Burris told Robert Blagojevich: "God knows, number one, I wanna help Rod. Number two, I also wanna, you know, hope I get that appointment."
Rob Blagojevich: "If you guys can just write checks, that'd be fine."
Burris: "I will personally do something, okay."
Rob Blagojevich: "Okay. Alright, Roland."
Burris: "And it'll be done before the 15th of December."
Rob Blagojevich: "Hey, you're a good friend. I'll pass on your message."
Burris: "Please do and... tell Rod to keep me in mind for that seat, would ya. (chuckles)"
Rob Blagojevich: "I'll let him know."
Why are we making this about Nancy Pelosi?
Because she was the one most vocally accusing the Republicans of fostering a "culture of corruption," as if the Anti-Republicans were somehow nobler, purer, saintlier. Apparently, she never spent time in Illinois, where corruption is a requirement for being in politics.Why are we making this about Nancy Pelosi?
IIRC the Democrats wanted to block Burris from being seated, but the law and the facts at the time prevented them from doing so.
Why are we making this about Nancy Pelosi?
I am happy this evidence is going to come out and show what a scumbag Burris is. I hope he has to step down from his seat.
That's pundit spin-logic for you. Let's group everybody in with the scandal of the moment and bring 'em all down.
Ain't going to happen. Just makes the accuser look ridiculous.
Ah... first off, Pelosi had nothing to do with this. Blago is not in the House of Reps.Did I hear Pelosi mumble something about the "culture of corruption", or was it about the CIA being liars, or was it the FBI being liars?
Judge OKs Release Of FBI Wiretap Recordings Between Roland Burris And Rod Blagojevich's Brother Rob - cbs2chicago.com
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No, Pelosi is dragged into it because bitching about Burris doesn't carry the same weight. It's soooo transparent. :roll:Because she was the one most vocally accusing the Republicans of fostering a "culture of corruption," as if the Anti-Republicans were somehow nobler, purer, saintlier. Apparently, she never spent time in Illinois, where corruption is a requirement for being in politics.
As Dear Leader has shown on the national stage, it's "the Chicago way."
What part of Chicago do you live in again? That's what I thought. You're going a little nutter with the wild accusations and unsubstantiated claims.Did anyone not think that's how it went down? Of course it was paid for, it's Chicago after all. Illinois politics is dominated by the corruption of Chicago which operates on near organized crime sort of level. You do not come out of Chicago politics clean, that's just the nature of the corrupt political beast there. Chicago politicians are untrustworthy, self-centered shysters. Beware of them at all costs, they will rob you blind and that's if you're lucky.
Ah... first off, Pelosi had nothing to do with this. Blago is not in the House of Reps.
Your partisan hackery is on overdrive with this one.
Is Burris dirty? Probably, although, that recording wouldn't get him convicted of anything in court or else he would already be on trial.
The "culture of corruption" is the repub trademark for Washington. Nice try though.
What part of Chicago do you live in again? That's what I thought. You're going a little nutter with the wild accusations and unsubstantiated claims.
Did I hear Pelosi mumble something about the "culture of corruption", or was it about the CIA being liars, or was it the FBI being liars?
Judge OKs Release Of FBI Wiretap Recordings Between Roland Burris And Rod Blagojevich's Brother Rob - cbs2chicago.com
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That's pundit spin-logic for you. Let's group everybody in with the scandal of the moment and bring 'em all down.
Ain't going to happen. Just makes the accuser look ridiculous.
Were you this disingenuous during the 8 years of the Bush Administration where Liberal pundits never tired of accusing Bush and Cheney of corruption; yet to this day there is not one shred of evidence supporting any of these lies, distortions, hyperbole and public lynching for purely partisan political purposes? I doubt it.
I am always amused that when the shoe is on the OTHER foot, Liberals and "moderates" suddenly have this convenient amnesia.
What part of Chicago do you live in again? That's what I thought. You're going a little nutter with the wild accusations and unsubstantiated claims.
That's right. In this country you can only currently live in the place you were born in. I totally forgot, my bad. Here I though people could...you know...move. But apparently I was wrong. It's impossible from someone who was originally from Chicago to move to say Colorado. Impossible! Thanks for clearing that one up for me, I appreciate it.
I was originally from Chicago, moved out. Great city, horrible politics.
Anything else you want to run your mouth about?
Aren't most politicians?I'll vouch for Ikari as a native to the Chicagoland area. He grew up near where I did.
Also, he's right. Chicago, as much as I love it, is one of the most politically corrupt cities in the country.
There are decent politicians that crop up from time to time, but the vast majority are total scumbags.
Ok, Burris a sleaze.....he's from Chicago and he's a politician.Like every case involving corruption in politics: if he is found to be guilty, hang em high.
Ok, Burris a sleaze.....he's from Chicago and he's a politician.
But what exactly is he supposed to be "guilty" of?
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