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NATIONAL: Duke Enthroned on U.S. Coin; Democratic Whip Asks Burris to Resign
February 25th, 2009Duke Enthroned on U.S. Coin
A U.S. coin now dons the image of true African-American royalty. Edward “Duke” Ellington, who during his illustrious career as a jazz musician and composer penned more than 3,000 songs and won 13 Grammys, became the first Black person to appear by himself on a circulating U.S. coin. Among Ellington’s many classic tunes were such notables as “Satin Doll,” “Perdido” and “Don’t Get Around Much Any More.” His “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” which helped usher in the Swing Era of jazz, appears on the “tails” side of the new D.C. quarter. Ellington died in 1974 at the age of 75. George Washington is on the “heads” side, as is the norm with U.S. quarters. The coin was issued to celebrate Ellington’s birthplace, the District of Columbia. Also on the coin is the phrase “Justice for all.” The Mint rejected the first inscription choice of D.C. voters, which was “taxation without representation,” in protest of the district’s lack of voting representation in Congress.
Democratic Whip Asks Burris to Resign
Saying that he had warned Sen. Roland Burris to steer clear of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich amid news of a potential scandal, Sen. Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, said Tuesday the time has come for Burris to resign. Blagojevich – who has been charged with trying to sell the open Illinois Senate seat that was left vacant when Barack Obama headed to the White House – appointed Burris. The former Illinois comptroller and state attorney general has been lambasted in the media for repeatedly changing his story about circumstances surrounding his appointment. In his latest shocker, he has acknowledged attempting to raise money for the embattled governor.
DON’T RESIGN!!!! THAT IS WHAT THESE HONKIES WANT US TO DO!!!!! OBAMA WILL HAVE YOUR BACK!!!!!
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what the hell is wrong with you sharonda?? do you have tourettes syndrome?? because it sounds like it.
Sharonda, please read especially anything published about this since day one. Obama recommended Burris not accept the post from the get go. Race has nothing to do with it. Quit thinking “color”. It is totally unwise for Obama to become involved in anything so petty that might distract or interfere with his attempt to deal with the sagging economy, the Iraq war and other more important issues
I don’t see why President Obama should have his back. That is a hard seat to come by and Burris knew that accepting the seat from that Gov. was an iffy thing to do. Plus, I heard him tell the press that he was not a part of the “Pay to Play”
He said I was not asked for money because I have none. Those were his words and now we find out that he was in the process of raising funds for the campaign as he was interested in the seat. ex Gov. B wanted to put him that seat because he knew that if anything went wrong the “Race Card” would be played. No other Black American interested would have touched that seat after all the problems and he should not have touched it either. He is only interested in having the honor of putting it on his moseleum that he served with the first African American President. It’s not the job he wants it’s the honor for himself.
Wrong is just wrong and it has nothing to do with color. He should not have wanted anything to do with the soon to be impeached, Gov. He doesn’t care how they treat him or what anyone says; he is going to make sure that he gets to write those words on his moseleum and nobody will stop him. He probably won’t win the next Election because he has not been able to win any Elections in years. What will happen to the seat then? Will it be given to a Republican. It’s all so silly.
Burris needs to sit down and file fo unemployments he i a idiot uncle tom
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Ignore Sharonda – she/he writes comments on all of the Black sites and always puts PRESIDENT OBAMA’S name in the comment somewhere. Sounds like someone just can’t get over the fact that they have a BLACK President. Sharonda – get over it!!!!
Hey,
Do not stoop to Sharonda’s level and make any comments to him/her. It is very obvious that this person is not black and is trying to make a mockery of our culture and people. As long as he/she continue to get responses, he/she will continue to post ignorant and stupid rants. Please, just ignore this person.
Yes, I agree with you B she most certainly can’t be Black. Who would say such a thing like that on a internet blog site ….We are too smart for that type of thing. Obama just like the great Martin Luther King want All people to get along. He started with picking Demo as well as Rep to aid him in these difficult times. It shouldn’t be about color but about your character.
….. Correction …He/ She couldn’t be Black