And he has dealt that away. Burris’ testimony before the Impeachment Committee is pretty interesting there–apparently, the guy who was Blago’s defense attorney until he got arrested is the one who asked Burris to be Senator. Burris’ current lawyer, Genson, is trying very hard to deny that that lawyer has any role in this.

You are, oh perpetually turning one, both astute and correct, as usual – but with one caveat: The two cards have – had – a complementary effect. Playing the lesser one first, as opposed to using them in tandem before this report was made public, turns the greater one’s value into something on par with a big holding in credit default swaps held by Lehman Bros, no?

He really could do with nickname, & not something weakass like The Boltlet – & tho he sure makes dandy cuts, not The Cutlet – HE’s the one doing the eating.

Let’s see: Your guys have had: an LT – & a Lincoln – & a super-sized Junior – & the dwarf who threw the Hail Mary … oh & my all-time favorite Bolt: Bambi.

What about Bambi’s little furry forest friend Thumper? Work with me here or give us something better – I’m figuring there’s room.

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Just to show good faith here: you’re fully entitled to brag on Snopes Sproles. That was the most fun I’ve had watching any game this season. Go Bolts!

Thanks! Great game, and win or lose I would have been raving about it. Sproles all-purpose yads were the most in a playoff game since ‘71, that’s 37 years. Hello Modern Era!

The Bolts are so much easier to watch when you don’t have expectations. I was in the same place last year against the Pats: figuring they’d compete, no expectation of a ‘W’.

I don’t brag on the team, ever – unless Raider Fans are involved. I educate the non-believers, and defend against their imprecations, but always reality-based.

First, his resignation is the biggest chip, and THEN the Senate appoint.

Um, yes, of course the resignation is the biggest chip; you got me there. Certainly did not intend to imply otherwise, and was sloppy in leaving that impression; I was kind of talking in addition to or enhancing the resignation value, which is kind of obvious.

First, his resignation is the biggest chip, and THEN the Senate appoint.

Also, like you, I’m not convinced he’s gone off the rez. Specifically with the horse race thing and the Senate seat, I wonder if they offered ways to “prove” that he was not criminal by doing what he said he wasn’t going to do.

So, when it gets to trial or even impeachment and the prosecutor says “Blago wasn’t willing to give the seat to anyone who didn’t give him something,” he can point to Burris and say, “But Burris didn’t give me anything (At least not for several years).”