Sen. Harry Reid has threatened to have the DC police and the Sergeant-at-arms on hand to block Senator Burris from taking the Senate floor Tuesday.
Ladies and Gentlemen, especially you voters out there in Nevada, how does it feel to have your leaders who have sworn to protect the Constitution trample on it in the interest of public opinion polls?
While it is unConstitutional for a Senate Majority leader to deny a state the ability to choose its Senator for a vacant seat, it is perfectly legal for the Senate to remove a Senator for cause! Sen. Reid, by your willful attack on our government's founding document, you should be removed from the Senate. If not, the people of Nevada should really consider the consequences of their actions during the next re-election bid for Sen. Reid.
I hereby call for your immediate removal, Senator Reid. Rep. Lamborn, you're getting another letter from this Colorado resident calling for a House Bill to end multiple terms in office for Senators, and limiting terms to 2 (for a total of 4 years) for Representatives. This nation deserves better than careerists who put self-interests above national ones.
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Showing posts with label Blagojevich. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blagojevich. Show all posts
Friday, January 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Guess what? Blagojevich is right!
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is accused of possiblly one of the most heinous of offenses in our political discourse: selling a Senate seat. If these allegations prove true, then he deserves to do jail time in my humble opinion. However, with his announcement today of his appointment of former Illinois AG Ron Burris to Pres-elect Obama's vacant senate seat, we once again see the Constitution threatened. No sooner than the embattled governor made the appointment, we heard that Sen. Reid and the raucus caucus of Democrats claim that they will not seat this man. Then we hear Rep. Bobby Bush (D-IL) make claims of racism against the Democratic party immediately after that!
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens in a lawless, pure democracy. Only current public sentiment, which is easily ignited by the mainstream press, gets any attention. Sen. Reid doesn't want his party even further tainted by scandals, as it has since it took power in 2006, and he'll trample on the Constitution to save his behind.
Opinions don't matter; the law does.
From our own US Constitution, Amendment 17 (which I have called to be repealed as it takes away powers from state legislatures to elect Senators):
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
That's simple enough. If there is a vacancy, it's up to the state to choose a successor. The legislature of that state has the authority unless they give that power to the chief executive (governor) of the state.
Illinois's Own Law on the Subject of Senate Vacancies:
(10 ILCS 5/25‑8) (from Ch. 46, par. 25‑8)
Sec. 25‑8. When a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Senator from this state, the Governor shall make temporary appointment to fill such vacancy until the next election of representatives in Congress, at which time such vacancy shall be filled by election, and the senator so elected shall take office as soon thereafter as he shall receive his certificate of election.
(Source: Laws 1943, vol. 2, p. 1.)
Game over. Welcome Sen. Burris to the Congress. I don't like Blagojevich anymore than the next guy, but if the state of Illinois didn't like it, they should have impeached him immediately BEFORE he made an appointment. It's a moot point now, anyway. Maybe the rest of Illinois will come out in force in 2010 and get rid of some of their corrupt Democrats. Maybe they'll change their election laws to grant power to the legislature to appoint Senators to vacant seats. They can't do so after the fact, no ex post facto laws around here, thank you very much!
I really would like to see how far down his throat Sen. Reid will stick his own foot. It's just a curious thing for me personally. However, the danger is actually pretty great. As we throw out the Constitution by appointing members of the legislature who are ineligible for cabinet posts, we may also throw it out by allowing public opinion to override it once again by negating a sitting governor's right to appoint a Senator. Sphere: Related Content
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens in a lawless, pure democracy. Only current public sentiment, which is easily ignited by the mainstream press, gets any attention. Sen. Reid doesn't want his party even further tainted by scandals, as it has since it took power in 2006, and he'll trample on the Constitution to save his behind.
Opinions don't matter; the law does.
From our own US Constitution, Amendment 17 (which I have called to be repealed as it takes away powers from state legislatures to elect Senators):
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
That's simple enough. If there is a vacancy, it's up to the state to choose a successor. The legislature of that state has the authority unless they give that power to the chief executive (governor) of the state.
Illinois's Own Law on the Subject of Senate Vacancies:
(10 ILCS 5/25‑8) (from Ch. 46, par. 25‑8)
Sec. 25‑8. When a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Senator from this state, the Governor shall make temporary appointment to fill such vacancy until the next election of representatives in Congress, at which time such vacancy shall be filled by election, and the senator so elected shall take office as soon thereafter as he shall receive his certificate of election.
(Source: Laws 1943, vol. 2, p. 1.)
Game over. Welcome Sen. Burris to the Congress. I don't like Blagojevich anymore than the next guy, but if the state of Illinois didn't like it, they should have impeached him immediately BEFORE he made an appointment. It's a moot point now, anyway. Maybe the rest of Illinois will come out in force in 2010 and get rid of some of their corrupt Democrats. Maybe they'll change their election laws to grant power to the legislature to appoint Senators to vacant seats. They can't do so after the fact, no ex post facto laws around here, thank you very much!
I really would like to see how far down his throat Sen. Reid will stick his own foot. It's just a curious thing for me personally. However, the danger is actually pretty great. As we throw out the Constitution by appointing members of the legislature who are ineligible for cabinet posts, we may also throw it out by allowing public opinion to override it once again by negating a sitting governor's right to appoint a Senator. Sphere: Related Content
Monday, December 22, 2008
Bubba's bankroll
It pays to discover, bribery is the means of change. From Blago to Bubba it sours my tongue that there will be no recourse for the festering bribery that is a cancer on U.S. politics. It has eaten glutinously, careful to stay just under the surface, as it has consumed the path to power and keepers of it.
The list is exhaustive: Rangel, Wilkerson, Clinton, Jefferson, Stevens, etc. Yet when it comes time to vote, these characteristics are reinforced. With Clinton revealing his 205,000 donors of the estimated $500 million for his library fund (yes, library fund), you have to ask yourself "What do the donors want in return?" It's basically a slush fund for "philanthropic" endeavors. On its face philanthropy is defined as 'altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons'. At its roots it is the redistribution of money according to power and influence. As an individualist, I reject philanthropic altruism as a false cover of innocence for those seeking to control morality.
"There are two moral questions which altruism lumps together into one “package-deal”: (1) What are values? (2) Who should be the beneficiary of values?" -Ayn Rand
When the two co-exist in a single entity of authority, corruption will reign.
The NYPost provides the following graphic to depict some of his larger international donors and their possible intended motives. Is it really that illogical to ask why the Saudi's donated $25 million in state dollars? Breibart also has an article detailing domestic and foreign donors.
It is not surprising that Ethical opinion polls consistently rank politicians among the car salesmen, telemarketers, and IRS agents. All professions you would probably lie about when asked at a party "what do you do?". Here is a link to the Gallup poll of Honesty and Ethics by Profession.
Think about this the next time you are casting a ballot!!
Signing off...JCB Sphere: Related Content
The list is exhaustive: Rangel, Wilkerson, Clinton, Jefferson, Stevens, etc. Yet when it comes time to vote, these characteristics are reinforced. With Clinton revealing his 205,000 donors of the estimated $500 million for his library fund (yes, library fund), you have to ask yourself "What do the donors want in return?" It's basically a slush fund for "philanthropic" endeavors. On its face philanthropy is defined as 'altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons'. At its roots it is the redistribution of money according to power and influence. As an individualist, I reject philanthropic altruism as a false cover of innocence for those seeking to control morality.
"There are two moral questions which altruism lumps together into one “package-deal”: (1) What are values? (2) Who should be the beneficiary of values?" -Ayn Rand
When the two co-exist in a single entity of authority, corruption will reign.
The NYPost provides the following graphic to depict some of his larger international donors and their possible intended motives. Is it really that illogical to ask why the Saudi's donated $25 million in state dollars? Breibart also has an article detailing domestic and foreign donors.
It is not surprising that Ethical opinion polls consistently rank politicians among the car salesmen, telemarketers, and IRS agents. All professions you would probably lie about when asked at a party "what do you do?". Here is a link to the Gallup poll of Honesty and Ethics by Profession.
Think about this the next time you are casting a ballot!!
Signing off...JCB Sphere: Related Content
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Guilt by Association, Blagojevich fallout
With the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, the U.S. is once again getting exposed to the corrupt Chicago political machine. Blagojevich could very likely be the 4th IL governor convicted of a felony!! Don't get me started on the Daley clan.
Obama was able to coat his image with Teflon through the campaign. His opponents in the primary and general election never really got his past discrepancies to stick to him. Aided by a beloved media Obama ducked and weaved his questionable associations with Ayers, Wright, Rezcko, etc. All of that has not disappeared. Take a lesson from the Clintons Barack, your past is always looming, waiting for the day to re-emerge from the shadows when you least expect it and kill or maim your political ambitions.
While the U.S. Attorney was quick to cite that the Obama campaign and President-elect himself have not been associated directly with Blagojevich's conduct, yet! There will certainly be considerable damage to the Obama presidency and administration. Illinois politics is a tight circle of cronyism, even if not directly involved we will watch as many of those that Barack is bringing with him from Chi-town to be involved.
I'm not convinced that Obama or those very close to him have not been involved. ABCNews replays a FOXNews interview where Obama's senior campaign advisor, David Axelrod, states that Obama was speaking directly with the Gov. on candidates for his replacement. They are backpedaling hard on this. Unfortunately for them, this will be very difficult, even for them, to rewind.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/12/questions-arise.html
This adds fuel to Rep. Boehner's strategy captured in a recent memo, in which he plans to highlight corruption among Democrats in the coming years as a way to strike at the foundation of their parties' revitalized brand. This is the tip of the iceberg. A word of caution, don't throw stones in a glass house. Boehner better make sure that the Republican house is clean too.
Signing off...JCB Sphere: Related Content
Obama was able to coat his image with Teflon through the campaign. His opponents in the primary and general election never really got his past discrepancies to stick to him. Aided by a beloved media Obama ducked and weaved his questionable associations with Ayers, Wright, Rezcko, etc. All of that has not disappeared. Take a lesson from the Clintons Barack, your past is always looming, waiting for the day to re-emerge from the shadows when you least expect it and kill or maim your political ambitions.
While the U.S. Attorney was quick to cite that the Obama campaign and President-elect himself have not been associated directly with Blagojevich's conduct, yet! There will certainly be considerable damage to the Obama presidency and administration. Illinois politics is a tight circle of cronyism, even if not directly involved we will watch as many of those that Barack is bringing with him from Chi-town to be involved.
I'm not convinced that Obama or those very close to him have not been involved. ABCNews replays a FOXNews interview where Obama's senior campaign advisor, David Axelrod, states that Obama was speaking directly with the Gov. on candidates for his replacement. They are backpedaling hard on this. Unfortunately for them, this will be very difficult, even for them, to rewind.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/12/questions-arise.html
This adds fuel to Rep. Boehner's strategy captured in a recent memo, in which he plans to highlight corruption among Democrats in the coming years as a way to strike at the foundation of their parties' revitalized brand. This is the tip of the iceberg. A word of caution, don't throw stones in a glass house. Boehner better make sure that the Republican house is clean too.
Signing off...JCB Sphere: Related Content
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