This'n'That; December 10th[Guns;~Governors;Senate]

NOW, They Do Something The Illinois State Legislature is planning to reconvene on Monday to consider filling Obama's U.S. Senate seat via a special election. A bill will take about two days to deliberate and pass. Governor Rod Blagojevich [D] still has the power to appoint a seccessor to Mr Obama's seat. It's unknown whether he'll try to appoint someone or veto the possible special election bill. Mr Obama, after learning of the incident and arrest, said that he has had "no contact" with Gov Soon-to-be-in-jail-ovich and was unaware of what was going on. Kinda makes ya wonder just who he's "had contact with" given how far he's progressed in politics!! Mr "Mike" Duncan, Chairman-National Republican Cmte, cited Obama's comments on the matter as "insufficient, at best." But on November 23, 2008, his senior adviser David Axelrod appeared on Fox News Chicago and said something quite different.While insisting that the President-elect had not expressed a favorite to replace him, and his inclination was to avoid being a "kingmaker," Axelrod said, "I know he's talked to the governor and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them." Gun Owners, BEWARE! While a member of the Illinois State Senate [1997-2004], Mr Obama opposed letting people use a self-defense argument if charged with violating local handgun bans by using weapons in their homes. The bill was a reaction to a Chicago-area man who, after shooting an intruder, was charged with a handgun violation. There's been some talk in the "Obama circles" that he is in favor of a tax on ammunition as a way to control gun ownership. One tax rate mentioned was 500%!!! "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007. "Gun" Questions For Mr Obama: Does it matter that a 1 gun a month law, along with your registration, carry, ammo and "assault" ban plans will destroy the industry, put small dealers out of business due to tracking and loss of the collector base, and destroy more jobs in the US than Bush lost his entire 8 years? Will you really spend trillions on bailouts to "create and protect jobs" while destroying millions of AMERICAN jobs in the firearms, hunting, gunsmithing, sporting, reloading, sevices, supplies, distribution, retail and manufacturing businesses? APPARENTLY YES! Several Examples Against Gun Control · In 1929 the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, approximately 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915-1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, 13 million Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally ill, and others, who were unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. · Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million “educated” people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. That places total victims who lost their lives because of gun control at approximately 56 million in the last century. Since we should learn from the mistakes of history, the next time someone talks in favor of gun control, find out which group of citizens they wish to have exterminated.” What Did Mr Obama Know And When Did Mr Obama Know It The 76-page criminal complaint refers to the president-elect and his representatives at least 40 times, however. Item No. 99 in the document states that Blagojevich and Harris spoke on Nov. 7 with “Adviser B,” a Washington, D.C.-based consultant presumably working on behalf of the Obama transition team. During the call, Blagojevich indicated that he would appoint a person the complaint identifies only as “Senate Candidate 1” -- presumably a candidate preferred by the Obama administration -- in return for Blagojevich being appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services by Obama. Candidate 1 is generally believed to be Obama insider Valerie Jarrett, who has been mentioned as among the favorites to replace Obama in the Senate. Harris stated “we wanted our [request] to be reasonable and rather than . . . make it look like some sort of selfish grab for a quid pro quo. During the call, Blagojevich stated he was hurting “financially.” And Harris said the “financial security” of the Blagojevich family was an issue. At one point, Blagojevich stated outright, “I want to make money,” according to the indictment. Also discussed during that conference call was a “three-way deal” between the SEIU union, Blagojevich, and Obama. The deal was that Blagojevich would appoint Obama’s preferred candidate, and in return Obama would help Blagojevich win the SEIU appointment to head an organization called “Change to Win.” ChangetoWin.org describes itself as an organization created by “seven unions and six million workers” to “restore the American Dream of the 21st Century.” Harris said the three-way deal would give Obama a “buffer so there is no obvious quid pro quo for [the appointment of Senate Candidate 1]. The criminal complaint states, “Adviser B said that he liked the idea of the three-way deal.” Three days later, the indictment said, Blagojevich told Harris it was unlikely that Obama would name him Secretary of Health and Human Services, or appoint him to be an ambassador, due to the investigation looming over him. The complaint states that Adviser B and another consultant are believed to have participated in a call during which Blagojevich said they were telling him to “suck it up” for two years, and give this “motherf---er [the President-elect] his senator. F--- him. For nothing? F--- him.” Next, states the complaint, Blagojevich says he would appoint another candidate, Senate Candidate 4, “before I just give f---ing [Senate Candidate 1] a f---ing Senate seat and I don’t get anything.” Senate Candidate 4, the complaint states, is a deputy governor of the State of Illinois. Dean Martinez, Bob Greenlee, and Louanner Peters currently serve as deputy governors. During the conversations with Obama’s representatives, Blagojevich repeatedly made it clear he would not agree to name “Senate Candidate 1” to fill the position without a quid pro quo from the White House, if only indirectly, according to the complaint. Blagojevich stated he wanted to make $250,000 to $300,000 annually. The criminal complaint indicates Blagojevich and his staff were confident they could exact something from at least one candidate for the seat, Senate Candidate 5. Senate Candidate 5 is not identified. Based on the complaint, it remains unclear whether any close Obama associate knew that Blagojevich was seeking monetary gain in return for the Senate appointment. It is possible that having such knowledge without reporting it to authorities in a timely way could raise serious legal issues. If nothing else, the complaints represent an embarrassment to Obama given his support for Blagojevich’s gubernatorial reelection bid. Hillary Rob'em Clinton's Senate Seat You might not remember but there was this lady.... a resident somewhere in the New York City area..... who was happily and effectively representing her N.Y. Congressional District [18th], which takes in parts of Westchester County, Queens and the Bronx. In the Spring of 2000 this lady hears the "tinkling" sound of metal-on-metal..... like the sound of silverware not too securely packed in luggage. Rep Nita Lowey [D,NY-18] turned around to find an "overstuffed" pantsuit dragging several 1860s' style carpetbags, themselves "overstuffed" with the taxpayers' official silverware!! Most call her the First Lady, Hillary Rob'em Clinton. For the sake of accuracy, I think she's actually the Seventh Lady on "Slick Willie's" List of Wanton Souls. Mrs Rob'em Clinton, following in that other carpetbagger's footsteps, Bobby Kennedy, was here to find some sort of hovel in the State of New York she could call home. She had every intention of being awarded the Senate seat of retiring Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Mrs Rob'em Clinton was in a hurry to establish residency to ensure she'd be awarded the Senate seat. Where I'm going with all this is..... in haste to award the Rob'em Clinton Senate seat to Mrs Caroline Schlossberg, the public has all but forgotten Nita Lowey... who graciously "rolled over and played dead" so Rob'em Clinton could be awarded the seat that she, Mrs Lowey was actively campaigning for. Mrs Lowey certainly "fell on the sword" in the name of Democrat politics and thus should be strongly considered for the vacating Rob'em Clinton's seat. Til Nex'time........