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1. #1
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm, mchristian said:

   Bill Richardson says, “Look! Over there!”

2. #2
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

   But I think people have to focus on what people are losing in this country.

   … the rule of law?

   … faith in their government?

   … fair elections?

   … a free market economy?

3. #3
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

   Pay for Play. Not just for Northern state Dems anymore…

4. #4
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, MtsEdge said:

   What’s puzzling to me is that Richardson steps aside, while Hillary, whose entire “career” has her up to her neck in scandal, chugs merrily along to assume her post as OUR SoS…

   Not to mention the fact that Richardson, as a Congressman, Gov., UN Ambassador, and Sec. of Energy, has INFINITELY more qualifications for a Cabinet-level position. I am not in favor of any of those who slosh around in the mud of scandal receiving “rewards” in terms of political appointments, but it begs the question, Why is Hillary still being considered for SoS? (Is it perhaps to keep her quiet about something…?)

5. #5
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:33 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

   Bill Richardson is “disappointed” in the turn of the events (I got caught). Has “faith” in the process (because Democrats will investigate and find no fault). Excited about returning to work on the state budget (to appear like he’s doing real work while the hubub blows over). Refuses to talk about the probe or his conversations with Obama (because he got his a$$ chewed out for being so sloppy in his corruption).

6. #6
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, Flyoverman said:

   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, MtsEdge said:
   What’s puzzling to me is that Richardson steps aside, while Hillary, whose entire “career” has her up to her neck in scandal, chugs merrily along to assume her post as OUR SoS…

   Two reasons:

   1) A grand jury that probably takes its work seriously.
   2) Both Clintons never remember anything that was said in any prior conversation that could be troublesome. “I don’t recall” is the perfect innoculation to any perjury charge.

7. #7
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:45 pm, Freddy said:

   Maybe Obama can reach across the aisle and select Juan Hernandez!

8. #8
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm, right_on said:

   “But I think people have to focus on what people are losing in this country. They’re losing their savings and their homes.”

   Huh? Any other “brilliant” misdirections we can count on seeing? Vaya con Brago, Señor pachuco!

9. #9
   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:48 pm, MtsEdge said:

   On January 5th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, Flyoverman said:

   I wish Hill would step aside on general principle, but I think that concept is lost on her and “Teflon” Bill Clinton.

10. #10
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm, Mister P said:

    You know a politician is up to something when he says “Don’t look at me.”

11. #11
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm, emjem24 said:

    Does anyone know what prompted this poser to withdraw his nomination? Pay to play hasn’t stopped other politicians from collecting political favors. Just look at Blago.

12. #12
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:18 pm, right_on said:

    emjem24

    Would you believe that he gave up his umbrella of protection that being in the “Clinton Camp” afforded him? Wouldn’t that be funny?

13. #13
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:36 pm, wink said:

    All this talk isn’t helping Michelle O’s kids. Focus people!

14. #14
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    “This isn’t the Bill Richardson I knew” in 4, 3, 2…

15. #15
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:55 pm, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    BTW, why is Bill Richardson considered Hispanic? IIRC, his mother was an American of Mexican descent, but his father was a Harvard professor, and Richardson grew up as rich white New England liberal.

16. #16
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:56 pm, vsatt said:

    “Yesterday, I was hurting. I lost a Cabinet appointment…”

    Bill, did you lose it or did you give it up? Be consistent and stick to the story, man!

    No wonder he got caught in his dealings..tsk, tsk. If you’re gonna be corrupt, Obama will give you a pass as long as you’re good at it and always appear above board. This guy’s definitely not up to the challenge.

17. #17
    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:57 pm, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    Edit- checked Wiki

    Richardson’s mother was from Mexico City, and was sent to California for the specific purpose of having Richardson be born in the United States.

    He is a Yankee, Middlesex School in Massachusetts for Prep school followed by college at Tufts in Boston.

18. #18
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    Richardson had no ties to New Mexico, but moved there in 1978 for the express purpose of trying to win a seat in the House of Representatives.

    He claimed all his life he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a pitcher, but an investigation by an Albuquerque newspaper revealed he pulled that one out of his butt.

19. #19
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, max said:

    On January 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, MtsEdge said:
    What’s puzzling to me is that Richardson steps aside, while Hillary, whose entire “career” has her up to her neck in scandal, chugs merrily along to assume her post as OUR SoS…

    What’s puzzling, Hillary holds the “Whitey tape” trump card…

20. #20
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, MtsEdge said:

    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm, max said:

    That’s the only thing that makes sense here…Hill must have some juicy dirt that she is holding on to…b/c she is definitely not qualified nor worthy to be our SoS. And Obama has no reason to be beholden to her, after all, she was the one who was trying to shakedown his supporters for campaign cash when she lost the race. If anything, she owes him something…unless of course, there is a damaging tape, as you mentioned.

21. #21
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    On January 5th, 2009 at 2:55 pm, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    BTW, why is Bill Richardson considered Hispanic? IIRC, his mother was an American of Mexican descent, but his father was a Harvard professor, and Richardson grew up as rich white New England liberal.

    His mother was Mexican, but in the Democratic Party in New Mexico being “Hispanic” is almost as good as being a Lesbian Comanche poet.

22. #22
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    Changing the subject much, Bill?

23. #23
    On January 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm, simcoe said:

    “Yesterday, I was hurting. I lost a Cabinet appointment. But I think people have to focus on what people are losing in this country. They’re losing their savings and their homes.”

    Deflection and misdirection.

    Something the uninformed will always fall for.

24. #24
    On January 5th, 2009 at 4:37 pm, ThatSamIAm said:

    Yes, Bill, we have to focus on what people are losing in this country. Which is their freakin’minds for electing socialists and corrupt democrats like you!

25. #25
    On January 5th, 2009 at 5:48 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    He claimed all his life he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a pitcher, but an investigation by an Albuquerque newspaper revealed he pulled that one out of his butt.

    So then he is qualified to be a Dem cabinet member!

26. #26
    On January 5th, 2009 at 7:51 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Take a hike Richardson. The fact that you’re even involved in an investigation regardless of the outcome is reason enough NOT to have you in a cabinet post.

27. #27
    On January 5th, 2009 at 9:59 pm, marybel said:

    Of course, despite what all of you have said, Billy is pure, unadulturated hispanic. He speaks Spanish, doesn’t he? Yup, I could have sworn he made some comments in espanol when he was chosen by the Obamasenor!

    That Richardson tends to shift the conversation is exactly what he did all during the primaries. Just when a topic got heated and interesting, you could count on el buen amigo Guillermo to shift the conversation to some dronish, sleep- inducing “we all need to pull together” cumbaya blather. Good to see you go, hermano!

28. #28
    On January 5th, 2009 at 10:40 pm, exdeadhead said:

    Many of these “people losing their houses” are living in a lot more house than I could ever afford. My mortgage is my responsibility, not the tax payers’

29. #29
    On January 6th, 2009 at 4:26 pm, alamb said:

    A woman to fill Hillary’s senate seat.
    An African American appointed to fill Obama’s senate seat.
    naturally a Hispanic to fill outgoing commerce secretary Gutierrez’s post.
    Come on people isn’t that how it works?