More Obama Problems
If we aren't mistaken, Obama declared a few weeks ago that there never were any favors granted to Tony Rezko. We guess this would be similar to the "suspended" promises made regarding a run for the White House? From the Tribune:
- Political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko made a modest pitch to U.S. Sen. Barack Obama last year.
- Rezko recommended a 20-year-old student from Glenview for one of the coveted summer internships in Obama's Capitol Hill office.
- The student got the job and spent five weeks in Washington, answering Obama's front office phone and logging constituent mail.
This would seem to qualify as "a favor," wouldn't it? The Sun Times has additional coverage.
Like we said before, this guy's 15 minutes were up 10 minutes ago. There is no way he stands up to the brutal spotlight of a national campaign, not to mention the dirty tricks already being planned by Hillary's people.
Like we said before, this guy's 15 minutes were up 10 minutes ago. There is no way he stands up to the brutal spotlight of a national campaign, not to mention the dirty tricks already being planned by Hillary's people.
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
63 Comments:
Let me say this about that. When I said no favors were granted what I really meant was that I had done suspended that remark, so to speak. as it were. Dig?
And this is a problem WHY? Assuming the student didn't make a $100,000 for 5 weeks of opening mail, SO WHAT? Where is it written that all hiring must be totally anonymous? The hiring process anywhere is run on networking - I hire you or use your services because someone I know spoke highly of you or recommended you. STOP TRYING TO FIND DIRT WHERE THERE ISN'T ANY!!!!!!!!
QUID PRO QUO!
Just admit it, YOU are afraid that finally an African American male is the most qualified, intelligent, and may I add most handsome possible candidate for the presidential campaign. After that idiot President Bush, any idiot will do, but maybe us Americans can finally have someone worth being president being president, like Obama. He is not the idiot, must I add, but the our nation's salvation. Did you know after we re-elected Bush, the international papers had a field day on us. Why don't you publish some of those headlines, but of course, our readers or posters are not that knowledgeable of the world outside of their own small box. My parents taught me that the world does not begin and end with the U.S. President Bush in 7 years has put our country back furthest than in our Nation's history. That ididot could not even make a sensible speech withough making Mr. Webster cringe. You know, the dictionary Webster.
Hands off to Obama, because no matter how hard anyone tries, he is the MAN and guess what, no matter how much you dig, you will never find ANYTHING deep enough to negatively impact him enough to effect the campaign. Everyone has some issues in their past, but come on, a college student who got an intern, think of something better than that! Go Obama, Go Obama, Go Obama!
It's not looking for dirt. It's a character issue. If he lies little, he lies big.
Handsome? Who opened the car doors on that guys head? And how about how Maureen Dowd of the NYTimes pointed out his ears and Obama flipped out, putting her on "notice?" What a sanctimonious prick!
Malcom? Are you sure your not applying your own version of racism when you blame others of being racist?
Why is it when a white (and I don't know what race SCC is) says anything negative about a African American politician you claim they are racist?
Are you sure your not being the racist when you support an African American politician? Do you support Obama because he is a good honest man or because he is black? Now whos being a racist?
Just admit it, YOU are afraid that finally an African American male is the most qualified, intelligent, and may I add most handsome possible candidate for the presidential campaign. ........................................what a joke what has he done?
ROFLMAO ! !
The righteous indignations of members of the CPD, the most corrupt Police Department in the country......Gee! I wonder how that copper with 2 years got that spot?
Personally I don't have anything against Obama but I think he is way too inexperienced to be the President at this time. Another 4-8 years from now he will learn enough to be an effective leader.
I told ya before, that promise has been SUSPENDED!, Ya hear me?, SUSPENDED
As a registered Democrat (egad!) and avowed progressive, I must say that there's no way Obama is electable. When Hilary's people make the push, they will out him for the Chicago-machine politician that he is: corrupt, self-serving, immature and an opportunist.
It doesn't matter that his middle name is Hussein or that he's black, it matters that he's controlled by the people who got him elected - the Machine.
After reading a description of Jesus in the Bible you tell me what racial group he sound like. Jesus should not be any color that benefits any devisive racial group. Jesus is a person that should bring all Christians together. Merry Chritmas, and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, even the racist people that sometimes write on this blog namely 07:13am. your racism is strong even on THIS HOLLY DAY. YOU WILL HAVE TO ANSWER FOR THAT ONE DAY.
Obama is a card carrying member of the Chicago/Cook County democratic
party.The most corrupt group of politicians in this country.And they created and made Obama what he is.And if that does'nt scare the "SHIT" out of you,we're in big trouble.He will do what they tell him.
Hey, he's a member of the Cook County Demorcatic Organization!
What more proof of his honesty and character can you ask for than that?
Most of the members of that organization are often seen with bibles in their hands.
Ummm, true, its usually at the Federal courthouse getting sworn in to testufy at their trials, but what the heck give the guy a break.
Hes new in the game. All he has managed to steal so far is a little land and a new fence. But give him time and he'll be at 219 Dearborn with a bible too!.
Honest, Malcolm? This guy is whiter than frosty the snowman! Half caucasian and raised by his white mother yet he writes sme B.S. book about the dreams of his daddy. What has he done as a politician to qualify him for anything. Blacks will vote for him because the colr of his skin. Gee, didn't someone once mention something about judging a man "not by the color of his skin". The best thing is how the Democratics dupe you though. Condy Rice and Colin Powell (both very qualified individuals) are Uncle Toms , while the true U.T. is spun by the media to be the second coming of JFK (also an overrated Limo Liberal). But at leat he had some balls.
I claim he is white. He is half white and raised by a white mother! How in the world are you calling this guy black? I still don't want him to be president. What is his platform? What legislation has he sponsored, created or enacted. True Bush is a moron, how does that make this guy a genius? He is a tool used to get black votes. Blacks are historically racist voters. Oh yes, I did!!!!
To 12/25/2006 10:14:21 AM -
It's "Hats off", not "Hands off" to Obama. Also, when you call someone an idiot, you should try to spell it correctly.
I think we see who the "ididot" is now...
I would like to know when he plans on representing the State of Illinois? He has been galavanting about the world and the country touting himself and his books, when does he plan on representing his great State of Illinois? When does he plan on being a senator and stop waisting my tax money for his own benefit?
He is still the MAN. To each his own, but I love the man. I love what he stands for and how he dedicates his life to help those in need. I have not seen a politician besides Kennedy and Clinton that made their life's work, work for the good of the whole than the few.
He is our nation's life saver. Keep it up, and we will all be eating out of the garbage can!
Yes...This is the most obvious racist post to date.....Even as a white man, I find this one offensive. This man has done nothing but try to make america good for "ALL" americans. Shame on you SCC.......This is garbage.
Yes...This is the most obvious racist post to date.....Even as a white man, I find this one offensive. This man has done nothing but try to make america good for "ALL" americans. Shame on you SCC.......This is garbage.
12/25/2006 05:41:22 PM
Then you sir, are a fucking moron. Point out the racism? We'll mail $50 dollars to the democrat of your choice if you can find one racist thing in our original post. There is no racism in pointing out Obama treats the truth as something to be abondoned at the earliest political opportunity. We won't even mention his 100% ratings from various liberal groups - but if we did, that wouldn't be racist either. In fact, we don't recall EVER mentioning Obama's race, but rather his arguments and actions. Nice try trotting out the racist card - is Obama supposed to be untouchable because he's half black? Keep dreaming.
According to MSNBC they said that Obama and Clinton are the two front runners for the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States.
Is the U.S.A. ready for a female President? or a Black President? That is if the Rebublican Party can slate a strong enough canidate.
Personally I dont think that small town USA will vote for Obama or Clinton. I predict that a massive troop withdrawal before the next presidential election.
When is the national media going to pick up on the relationship between the indicted Tony Reszko and Barak Obama?
always breaking out the fuckin' trump card, aren't we?
He's not inexperienced, YOU'RE RACIST!!!!
He didn't make a deal with Rezko, YOU'RE RACIST!!!!
Constantly defending someone because of the color of their skin, YOU ARE RACIST!!!!!!!!
Go ahead and call me a card carrying klansman or whatever, I'm just tired of hearing the same weak, pathetic excuse when an "African-American" fucks up.
The quotes around "African-American" is because the vast majority didn't come from Africa, therefore have no right to use that. I don't consider myself a "European-American" and my family is newer to the country than most of you! I feel that it is insulting to our country for everyone to be hyphenated. Fit in finally and just be an AMERICAN. Stop it with the constant divisiveness already. Oh, wait, that's how the self-appointed leaders get rich. ON YOUR BACKS. They're almost as bad as the conquering tribesman and slave traders and owners for hanging you out to dry.
I can't wait... Barry Husein O'Bama..... President of the United States of America.
Wow, now I'll have to get on television and proclaim that I'll move to Canada if he wins. And then never move ala Alec Balwin and the rest.
Earth to you liberals.... he's only half muslim. They still will hate us. Oh and growing up on Oahu and going to Punahou High school is far from coming up from the ghetto. And the white Dummycrats picked him to get the racist black votes because the the black community half black is all black and the white community thinks that half white ain't all bad. Smooth move on their part.
But what has he really done to be given the White house? He was a junior state senator from Illinois. He needs some years in the REAL Senate before he can be truly "qualified" for the Oval office.
"...Your racism is showing SCC, but that is no surprise, as most of the European-Amercians at this site are racists..."
Obama is a Machine-owned punk and a liar like all other politicians. If you think he's more honest than any other politician then you've obviously had your cell phone attached to your head for too long and it's causing irrepairable brain damage.
OBAMA WILL GET FEWER VOTES WHEN THE CHRISTIAN VOTERS OF THE LAND FIND OUT HIS MIDDLE NAME IS HUSSEIN.
YEAH THATS RIGHT - HUSSEIN. HE'S A SLEEPER MUSLIM.
"...He is not the idiot, must I add, but the our nation's salvation..."
Obama is a wacko ultra-liberal who will totally and methodically dismantle our military might. This man will attempt to reduce our country to a clone of the socialist wimps in France, who stand for NOTHING and get run over by EVERYBODY!
Go ahead, jump on the bandwagon of Barrack HUSSEIN Obama. It'll be like having Jimmy Carter in office all over again. We'll be the laughing stock of the world once again when Obama tries to appease everyone with a "brilliant speech" and they collectively stick it up our ass.
Your sentence alone says a lot... you're a moron and a sheep.
Can you say Marxist
Marxist, Commie who thinks he knows how to spend your money better then you do. Perhaps he can buy a lot for me next to my house just because I want it.
No way I would vote for his black ass. Keyes yes
The new state song..."Oh don't fence me in"
He's a black Muslim, who's being supported by the likes of Farrakhan. Yeah, he's just awesome.
whoever thinks obama is the answer to the next president is crazy...he is so liberal hillary looks like a better candidate
Just because Obama is electable in local elections does not make him a viable candidate for office nationally.....please enlighten me...what the fuck has he done for the citizens of Illinois....? Personally ....I hope these dum ass democrats do run his simple ass...or Clinton....it will insure a republican landslide......
The only way the national press will pick up on the senator's shortcomings is if someone is close to landing a near-fatal blow to his presidency. They will then descend upon him like a wounded chicken in the henhouse.
The vast majority of the press will give a pass to a black man because they are afraid of having their "liberal card" taken away.
How do you think Jesse Jackson, his sons, and Al Sharpton have gotten away with all their shennanigans for so long.
To 3:44:25, You claim that blacks are racist voters. On what fact do you base your assumption? Are you saying that all you have to do is put a black face on a ballot and blacks will vote for that candidate? If so,your ignorance is astounding. Let me give you a example,put Secretary Rice on a presidential ticket aginst Senator Clinton or any other legitimate white candidate and see who the majority of black voters choose. Unlike SOME people,most black voters will vote for whomever best represents their interests. black people have been voting for white candidates since they were given the RIGHT to vote (not that long ago I might add.) It wasn't until politicians like Douglas Wilder,Barak Obama,and Devin Patrick were elected to public office did the majority of whites and other nationalities look past skin color and vote according to the issues. I think that bodes well for our country as a whole. However,I guess that their will always be people who can't look past the color of a person's skin no matter what they may have to offer.
Racism means your not kissing some idiots ass. IM not racist. IM a realist. I call it like it is. Get a job, brush your teeth and stop teaching your kids to steal and hate anybody who doesnt act like you.
Now how is that racist when I never stated a color or race?
Once again, I convinced that most of the people on this site are hysterical, racist, and paranoid fanatics. Obama, whether you agree with his politics or not, has served admirably in the Illinois State Assembly, the House of Representatives and now is a member of the Senate. I doubt very much if your personal lives were given the kind of scrutiny which has been given to his could possibly come away as clean. If you're going to take the Reztko connection, however slight, and try and use it to impeach this man, think about all of the excessive force beefs and money beefs that you've had in your careers and think how they would play out in the media or even on this site, whether they were sustained or not.
While he was in the Illinois senate, wasn't he the one that sponsored and supported the law that we have to do those racial profiling cards for the traffic study on each traffic stop?
And of course the results were not what they expected (more whites stop than minorities).
I wonder how the race baiting politics will play on a national level?
SCC Said, Then you sir, are a fucking moron. Point out the racism? We'll mail $50 dollars to the democrat of your choice if you can find one racist thing in our original post. There is no racism in pointing out Obama treats the truth as something to be abondoned at the earliest political opportunity. We won't even mention his 100% ratings from various liberal groups - but if we did, that wouldn't be racist either. In fact, we don't recall EVER mentioning Obama's race, but rather his arguments and actions. Nice try trotting out the racist card - is Obama supposed to be untouchable because he's half black? Keep dreaming.
Then let's have a post detailing "MORE PROBLEMS" with the likes of Bush, Cheney,Rumsfield, Department of
Homeland Security
Secretary Michael Chertoff
Department of Defense
Secretary Robert M. Gates,Department of Education
Secretary Margaret Spellings, The white priest, having there way with little boys, Both Chicago Mayors named Daley, the list goes on and on....Spare me the racist cover up in your comment.....Let's just call it what it is....The general public who may read this trashy blog already know what the real deal is...You're just opening up the city's purse for numerous lawsuits and the white officers of this city will do all the suffering. This department has always been percieved as the most corrupt, but now with this forum, we'll be scene as the most racist.....keep up the BAD work SCC
Ok all of you unintelligent posters. Why don't you give some facts. All you are doing is summarizing a saying or screaming your opinion. I am a highly intelligent future politician that happens to be a P.O. You have quoted nothing on policy or actions. You keep targeting his name, and other stupid accounts that show no merit. I can go one for one with you, quote actual policy and true action. YOU probably helped vote the biggest idiot of all time the White House, Presidnet BUSH. That whole cabinet has been like revolving door. Our country is so full of political scandal right now, it is just unreal. Lear your history, then talk, nope you won't, you will see how stupid you sound. You have had more people in power removed, oops I almost forgot, isn't the President and his family friends with Osama Bin Laden's family. Didn't you know our President authorized that family to leave the U.S. on September 12th.? I see you did not even address that.
Since when have you seen oil prices this high. Did your stupid racist ass know that the oil industry is making 12 billion dollars a quarter? Did your mommy and daddy explain to you that 76% of Americans are impacted to a state of poverty on that fact alone. Can you count? That is ALL Americans, not just white, black, hispanic etc. Also, did you know that the unemployment rate, the rate of poverty, the rate of people without health insurance, etc. etc. grew to an all time high during idiot Bush's presedential term? Did you see your raise, have you looked at how it compares to the cost of living and the rate of inflation. Unlike you, I don't just jump on a band wagon just because someone is from another race or culture. I do believe in helping my fellow man, inspite of how stupid he or she may be. Go back to school, educate yourself on the law, our political system, take a basic finance course, take an IQ test, then come talk to me.
By the way, my mom is white and my dad is black, so wht does that make me in your eyes. If you saw me, you would think I was just your average white guy. As a matter of fact, you work with me everyday and make your racist remarks on occasion, and do not realize you are referencing me.
To me, I am just an American fighting help all people.
TRUTH
What has Obama done? Look at that form you slap on the back of your movers or the card you fill out on ever traffic stop. That's what Obama did. He wants us to prove that we are not racist on our traffic enforcement, because he thinks all cops are racists. Thank you Barack. NOT!
to quote 12/25/2006 02:58:01 "STOP TRYING TO FIND DIRT WHERE THERE ISN'T ANY!!!!!!!!"
I don't know, guys....sounds like a whole bunch of small, small grapes trying to be made into wine!
If this is all the dirt they're going to dig up on Barack, he's a shoo in! He's not on record as being a cokehead, never has been arrested for DUI, and certainly didn't leave Harvard with nothing but "C's". And yet, he's still "not good enough." And for the record, I'm white. Sometimes when I read what's posted on this website, I am ashamed to wear the uniform...truly. Now, I don't knock SCC or anyone else looking into alleged improprieties, but what I've seen here, and in the Times, Trib, the NYT and the Washington Post still has yet to make me change my mind about Obama being a viable candidate. Anyone taking a hard look at Bush's re-election(s) record (what little could be found) would have problems voting the man in for dog catcher. His great plan to "take the war to the fanatics" is all but a failure. From a standpoint of the last election results, it would appear that the American people are tired of Bush's "mission accomplished/nothing accomplished" debacle in Iraq. More American lives lost over in Iraq now than in 9/11. And the end still nowhere in sight...in fact, even more bombings, and American deaths.
What a legacy "W" will leave behind. Run, George run...back to Texas, and the obscurity you so richly deserve.
Can't this time spend some time on the books as our IL senator? He said he wasn't interested in running for pres. and now he's doing speeches in New Hampshire?This guy is just as much "experienced" as "Jr. Bush", aka "W". Please give the Americans a break here. I don't care for Crook County democrats and I am certainly not pleased the way "w" has been running the country. But I want someone in there that is experienced with the economy, home security and world affairs, not someone who writes books and is running around the country selling it and making pre-presidential speeches or someone who makes president on daddy's coat tails.
I believe typical Crook County political shennanigans going on here, soon to be at the federal level. Can't wait to leave this job, this city and move far, far away.
people love to say what have OBAMA done. What did G. Bush #2 do to get elected? All he did to get re elected was just fuck up the respectablity of our country.
With the Dumbocrats in control of both the House and the Senate, your next President will be a Republican.
Think about it... Hillary or Obama and a Congress full of Democrats running the country? If you think that will happen you're obviously a liberal dreamer!
I'm white and I'd have no problem voting for a black Democrat. But the only black Democrat who would easily be electable (and win) is Congressman Harold Ford of Tennessee. But he doesn't meet one of the requirements... he's not married. Too bad, because he's a brilliant young man and isn't a bleeding heart liberal like Obama.
Educate yourself:
http://www.house.gov/ford/about/
Unless and until proven otherwise by a viable and definitive voting record, "Black Jesus" is just another bleeding heart, knee-jerk liberal, albeit with "rock star charisma".
You are wrong sir, he has supported and pushed legislation...to allow illegal immigrants social security
To the goof who stated that unemployment is at the highest point ever under "W"'s presidency (along with other shit that you said), you're a liar.
"I do believe in helping my fellow man, inspite of how stupid he or she may be. Go back to school,"
You are a arrogant little prick aren't ya.............some help you must be offering......
Wake the hell up SCC, all of your post focus on the problems and inpropieties of minority politicians, clergy, athletes, journelist, nieghborhoods, police brass, ect ect. Look what Obama done, hear what Stroger said, Mary Mitchell said this, Tank Johnson did that, Jesse Jr, went here, Rev Meeks went there. Dana Starks is a goof, how can you call me a racist with no proof, ect, ect. Keep it up SCC. A first year law student is gonna eat this department and city alive. After reading these post and comments from what will be percieved as coming from Chicago Police officers, there is going to be a heavy price to pay... You better hope you don't get found out my friend...You are going to be the city's scapegoat and i can't wait.
Ummm, anyone know where i can get a free gate? A "friend" already gave me a free fence but he forgot to buy me a gate. Hmmmm, probably a closet racist now that I come to think of it. Your beloved Sen. B.Obama
To 8:20:02,
Please refer to the maryland senate results and look at the demographic breakdown of where the votes for Michael Steele came from. A black republican received more votes from predominantly black areas than any other republican received EVER. What was the shift in the republican and/or democratic philosophies that would change the most loyal democratic voters, blacks, to vote for a republican other than the republican was black? Sir, you have no answer because the facts are indisputable. Do some research.
amazing, people talk about character but use an anonymous identity.
Well if I am a liar, please give some facts. You can't because firstly your statement has no merit, you don't know where to look and you cannot justify anything you attempted to say except that you are uncomfortable with an African American that did not ride on the tails of his father's coat, actually graduated from college with an A average, actually knows about politics and our economy, actually cares about you though you are a racist idiot that has not even taken the time to see how you are being affected by this Republican economy. Did you know that you will NOT have health insurance after 2013 unless you qualify for a full retirment prior to then? Did you see your raise and how it compared with our country's average, have you looked a the rate of inflation and the cost of living and compared it with how much your salary truely increases each year, etc. etc. I can go on, but what is the point, you are too stupid to see beyond your racist hate and anger and try to actually support and/or do something for your stupid self.
You will be filing for bankruptcy in the first year of your retirementt, you will continually be stressed, so I am sure you will only get about 2 years of your pension, and you will still try to support the ignorant politicians that look like you and your family in the mirror but continually fuck you in the ass.
TRUTH
REMEMBER MEL REYNOLDS AFTER HE WAS ELECTED ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOT OF DIRT CAME OUT ON HIM. OBAMAS PART OF JESSE HYMIETOWN JACKSONS POLITICAL ORGINIZATION. AND PAST LIFE EXPERINCE TELLS ME THAT THE NEWS MEDIA WILL NOT TARNISH A LIBERAL I HAVE ONLY READ ONE NEWSPAPER THAT HAS SPOKEN ABOUT THE JACKSONS SONS NARCOTICS DEALING AND HAVE NOT SEEN JESSE DENY IT YET.
NO WAY IS THE AMERICAN ELECTORATE GOING TO ELECT AN " BARACK HUSSIEN OBAMA" W/ TIES TO ISLAM AS PRESIDENT.
Not on record as being a cokehead? I beg to differ. Obama has publicly admitted using both marijuana and cocaine.
Isn't that a felony? Hasn't he then admitted to being a felon?
If not, why not?
To 4:44:40,Your facts ARE intresting,but still don't prove your point. You ask why would so many "loyal" black democrats support a black republican candidate? I'd have to surmise that Mr.Steele campaigned effectively on the issues and persuaded many black voters to give him a chance. There are many Blacks who do not care for the Democrats. Many who vote for them see them as the lesser of two evils. I stand by what I stated earlier. If what you say is true,why didn't Alan Keys split the black vote in Illinois? If blacks are as gulible and as simple minded as you think, they must have been really been confused with TWO black people on the ballot. I don't need to do any research to know that black voters are not the simple monoliths you believe them to be.
WITH ALL THIS DEBATING GOING ON AS WHETHER OBAMA SHOULD BE PRESIDENT. I PRESENT TO ALL OF YOU AN ALTERNATE CANDIDATE, SEISER WHY BECAUSE WHEN SEISER BECOMES PRESIDENT HE WILL RUN IT.
When Jesse ran for president he made the Hymitown remark, it was not reported for months while he was campaigning as has other discretions, a child out of wed-lock that members of the press had stated were known for years but kept under wraps for political reasons. Mike Royko had written numerous times in his columns that his editors were afraid to say anything about Jesse that was negative but true. The press is ten times more leniant towards leftist causes now than then . I'm a former liberal!
That is why your head is so small, your brain does not need that much room due to the fact it is filled with so little. Why don't you try to understand that all voters are becoming more and more educated on our politcal arena and are not just voting for a democrat or republican. They are voting for someone that reflects their views and will work to compliment their life and the lives of those they touch.
Who voted for that idiot President Bush. I dunno. He probably did not even vote for himself. We are about to be hit so hard worldwide because of his actions. Just remember you heard it here first, from a copper!
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