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The Daily Open Thread #2 For 12/22/09: A Chistmas Limerick Without Taint

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Yes, Roland Burris should become a Christmas author after this: This moment is sadly more disturbing than it is funny. Additional Deliveries The man who inspired the movie "Rain Man" movie has passed away at age 58. Blessings to his family . This guy sure had a field day . All of these shows really did go on for too long . For me, this list is pretty much dead on . Oh man, this guy has got both a lot of huzpah and stupidity all rolled in one . If America were like Mexico, LGBT's would be very happy . More headaches for Microsoft . And enjoy creepy Santa photos !

Not A Surprise: Burris Won't Seek Re-Election For Senate Seat in 2010

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Yup....let's keep moving on.

Finally, It's Over; Burris To Be Seated

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Remember the "Top Photo" I had up this entire weekend? Well, I think my wish (and many others wish) has been granted. The saga finally ends. Roland Burris will not sound like a pompous ass anymore when he says "Senator Roland Burris" next time. Because he will actually be the Senator. Senate Democratic leaders today cleared the way for Roland Burris to be seated as a senator from Illinois, after his appointment by the state’s now impeached governor had turned into a weeklong spectacle shifting between the nation’s capital and the corruption scandal back in Illinois. Now, it’s likely that Mr. Burris, 71 and a former state attorney general, may be sworn in to the Senate as early as later this week in a ceremony presided over by Vice President Cheney. His seating will bring the Democratic Senate majority to 58, including two independents. No more ridiculous walks in the rain after being turned away. No more new information regarding the situation of the seat. No more ...