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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary View Post
    Well...I am shocked, shocked, shocked!

    The guy in the purple tie (and since when is purple an appropriate color tie for a politician???)
    Quote Originally Posted by WashingtonExaminer.com
    President Obama is zapping out all kinds of non-verbal messages...with that purple tie.













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    YEah, what what that 'other symbol' Mr purple tie was wearing..........


    Commie bees turd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHARD View Post
    See Rahm
    See Rahm move to Chicago.
    Rahm want to be Mayor.
    See Rahm Run.
    Run, Rahm, Run!

    Oh no.
    Rahm cannot run!
    Rahm got jacked by the appellate court.
    Rahm will appeal again.
    Is Rahm done?

    Oh no.
    Rahm has donations
    He will use that money to appeal.
    Appeal, Rahm, appeal!

    See Chi-town.
    Chi-town politics are fun.
    Rahm and Chi-town politics are fun.

    See Puff.
    See Rahm puff up his chest.
    See Rahm try to run for Mayor.
    Run, Rahm, run!

    See Spot.
    See Chi-town's political history.
    See Chi-town's spotty political history.
    Run, Rham, run!

    Rahm is back on the ballot thanks to Illinois Supreme Court's ruling.
    It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

    http://www.suntimes.com/3521480-417/...-election.html
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    Good article, liz.

    Thought this summed it up quite well -
    “The novel standard adopted by the appellate court majority is without any foundation in Illinois law,’’ the Supreme Court’s ruling said.

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    When you look at all the eff ups in Chi Town politics, why shouldn't Rahm get on the ballot.


    One set of rules for the people, Crybabies pay lawyers.

    And to think I was embarrassed about CA politics.

    The fat lady is just as crooked as the politicians.

  6. Quote Originally Posted by lizbud View Post
    Rahm is back on the ballot thanks to Illinois Supreme Court's ruling.
    It ain't over till the fat lady sings.
    Rahm was my Congressperson. I met him...he came to my house...introduced himself...a guy who really understands politics.

    But when you think how...what would describe it...anti-American? the decision would have been...if you go to serve your country - you give up your residency rights...well...let's see...if I go to Iraq or Afganistan to serve my country - and rent out my house - with every intention of returning...I give up my residency. Where then do I live?

    You don't have to like politicians.... you don't have to like the military...but when someone goes to serve their country - they should not have to give up their residency - their existence - be punished -- because they choose to serve.

    I wish I could count the number of times people say to me..."Chicago! The Windy City ...the windiest city in the country!"

    Chicago is the 19th windiest city in the US. Cheyenne Wyoming is the windiest. But some people grab onto silly myths - because it is easy. And they say silly things. But let's forgive them. Silly myths can be fun.

    So why is Chicago called the Windy City??...it was given that nickname by a New York newspaper in the late 1800's - because of the wordiness of its politicians - and the nickname stuck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHARD View Post
    When you look at all the eff ups in Chi Town politics, why shouldn't Rahm get on the ballot.


    One set of rules for the people, Crybabies pay lawyers.

    And to think I was embarrassed about CA politics.

    The fat lady is just as crooked as the politicians.
    Actually RICHARD, Emanuels lawyers had a better argument. However Rahm's a wussy for not running a write in campaign.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Jefferson
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary View Post
    if you go to serve your country...but when someone goes to serve their country - they should not have to give up their residency - their existence - be punished -- because they choose to serve.
    I agree with your premise, however, I do not agree that being the of Chief of Staff to the POTUS is serving ones country.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Jefferson
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    Quote Originally Posted by blue View Post
    I agree with your premise, however, I do not agree that being the of Chief of Staff to the POTUS is serving ones country.
    Isn't Chief Suck Up and K.A. an official post?

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    Good article, liz.

    Thought this summed it up quite well -

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    “The novel standard adopted by the appellate court majority is without any foundation in Illinois law,’’ the Supreme Court’s ruling said.


    Grace, I thought the ruling, which was 7-0, made it quite clear that
    the lower court was out of line in removing Rahm in the first place.

    Some only insist on strict Constitutionality only when they benefit from
    it. Sorry, that's not they way it works folks.
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  11. Quote Originally Posted by lizbud View Post
    Some only insist on strict Constitutionality only when they benefit from
    it. Sorry, that's not they way it works folks.
    Liz! Those are the same people who whine about "activist" judges -- defined as a judge who makes a decision you don't like.

    Unlike say... a judge who goes to speak at a political rally...or who lies on his financial disclosure by failingto list the income his wife receives from her work for fringe political groups...

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    And then there is Michele Bachmann, who would cut veteran benefits.

    The Army Times

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    Funny, When GWB was in office, people acted the same way when judges ruled the other way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grace View Post
    And then there is Michele Bachmann, who would cut veteran benefits.

    The Army Times
    Speaking as a veteran, I have no problem with this. Technically speaking,I am entitled to some VA disability benefits. I have some hearing loss because of my service. I simply refused to apply for it.

    As with all government programs, the VA is not without its share of fraud/waste/abuse. I know of people who get a FULL disability check from the VA, but are still quite capable of having a job and/or still work under the table.

    Yeah, I know it sucks. But we have to start SOMEWHERE. We simply can't keep spending like there is no tomorrow.... You won't have to worry about the bills, but I and most certainly my children will.
    "Unlike most of you, I am not a nut."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Puckstop31 View Post
    Speaking as a veteran, I have no problem with this. Technically speaking,I am entitled to some VA disability benefits. I have some hearing loss because of my service. I simply refused to apply for it.

    As with all government programs, the VA is not without its share of fraud/waste/abuse. I know of people who get a FULL disability check from the VA, but are still quite capable of having a job and/or still work under the table.

    Yeah, I know it sucks. But we have to start SOMEWHERE. We simply can't keep spending like there is no tomorrow.... You won't have to worry about the bills, but I and most certainly my children will.
    I would have no problem with it - IF we then "cut" the wars/conflicts and brought every single service person home; from every single country where they are currently stationed.

    You have some hearing loss, and chose not to avail yourself of help. That's all well and good, but what about all those troops from Iraq and Afghanistan - you know, the ones with traumatic brain injuries, loss of limbs? What about them?

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