tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post6096149771995200836..comments2024-03-18T04:36:26.547-04:00Comments on Paul Levinson's Infinite Regress: Harry Reid Has No Business Negotiating about Seating Roland Burris, Who Was Duly AppointedPaul Levinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07609987407926836519noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-65738809964070916452009-01-06T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:31:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link, shockedDot. It looks as if ...Thanks for the link, shockedDot. It looks as if Sen. Feinstein (D-CA) is doing the right thing, and will support Burris's seating in her capacity as head of the Rules Committee.<BR/><BR/>Hey, BigFrank - Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>I'd like to see Reid voted out as Majority Leader.Paul Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609987407926836519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-39469705662585948712009-01-06T21:06:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:06:00.000-05:00I feel bad for Burris, he has done nothing wrong, ...I feel bad for Burris, he has done nothing wrong, and is certainly qualified to sit in the Senate. The guy shows up for work today and is basically pushed out the door, almost physically. Harry Reid even said on Meet the Press "WE decide who sits in the Senate." No you don't Harry. This guy is dilusional. Seat Burris.gonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588145128737344643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-13262548907776808582009-01-06T19:54:00.000-05:002009-01-06T19:54:00.000-05:00Good post.I get into why Reid is doing what he is ...Good post.<BR/><BR/>I get into why Reid is doing what he is doing here and <A HREF="http://www.shocked.org/rod-blagojevich-appoints-roland-burris-democrats-feign-integrity/" REL="nofollow">how the Dems are faking integrity</A> in their refusal to seat Burris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-2066756581544255792009-01-06T14:55:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:55:00.000-05:00Fred, you're right about the origin of revenue bil...Fred, you're right about the origin of revenue bills. That's yet another violation of the Constitution, adding to a much more grievous list that includes going to war without a Declaration, passing legislation that violates the First Amendment, etc.<BR/><BR/>Peter - here's what I see as the crux of this matter: Of course the Senate has the right not to seat someone, even if elected, let alone appointed, if the Senate finds something illegal about the election or the appointment. And the Illinois Secretary of State does have the right not to certify the results of an election or an appointment, for the same reason.<BR/><BR/>But what was illegal about Burris' appointment? Surely, not that Blago was accused of a crime? Indeed, even if he's impeached, until he's found guilty in the subsequent trial, and legally removed from office, he is still the duly elected governor, and therefore entitled to exercise the powers of his office.<BR/><BR/>Therefore, Reid has no business interfering with this process, and stopping Burris from being seated, or negotiating with Burris. I'm not "merely unhappy" about that - to the contrary, I'm unhappy specifically and explicitly because it is a threat to our democratic, legal process.Paul Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609987407926836519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-52028757859448601942009-01-06T10:13:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:13:00.000-05:00Paul--I can't make any judgment about whether Harr...Paul--<BR/><BR/>I can't make any judgment about whether Harry Reid has any "business" blocking Roland Burris' entry to the Senate, as "business" is kind of an amiguous term. It sounds to me like you're just unhappy with the prospect.<BR/><BR/>But Harry Reid has the right and the authority to block Burris' entry, according to the rules of the United States Senate, constitutionally a self-governing body. He also has (and this, I admit, is merely my opinion) the duty to do so, although this duty is more political than civic.<BR/><BR/>Burris does not, according to Rule II of the Standing Rules of the Senate, have the required certification from the Illinois Attorney General. Without this, he is not authorized to act as a US Senator.<BR/><BR/>As a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Reid has the authority to block Burris' entry. As Senate Majority Leader, Reid has the duty to see that the best (most electable) party completes Obama's term.<BR/><BR/>--PeterPeter K Fallon, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16160456656334463912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289595359432630118.post-23421300676098383872009-01-05T21:55:00.000-05:002009-01-05T21:55:00.000-05:00Paul,You are correct. In fact if anyone is Guilty...Paul,<BR/>You are correct. In fact if anyone is Guilty of anything it is those that voted for a bailout bill that originated in the Senate.<BR/><BR/>All bills of revenue have to originate in the House thus all that voted for it are in violation of their oaths and should be impeached.<BR/><BR/>FredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com