After that, other words such as scumbag, self-righteuos, delusional, deceptive, bold, and ridiculous come to mind. But make no mistakes, this move was one of the most shrewdly intelligent moves Blagojevich has done. Can we all say, "REASONABLE DOUBT"? Appointin g former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate has established Blagojevich's best defense against the federal charges he faces. Exactly what did he attain by this appointment? Nothing... or so it seems.

While he may have gained the increased ire of Senator Reid, the Senate, the Obama administration, and the entire Democratic Party, what more can they do to punish him if they are not involved in leading prosecution against him? Nothing but talk tough and do nothing. It is assured that the appointed Senator Burris will not be seated by the Senate, so why even accept the appointment? It is simple; exposure. This may be one of the more subtle public quid pro quos in modern history. Blagojevich may have only be concerned in constructing a plausible defense against his charges, he has also given (purposely or inadvertently) Roland Burris the statewide exposure and podium his former political offices could never have afforded him. With this exposure comes a reexamination of his credentials, which are very worthy of being a Senator. So even if, or better yet when Burris is not allowed to be seated, he is set up with a head start of empathetic exposure for winning the seat when the election comes up.

Blago seems to be more Machiaveli than Ron Burgundy today. His absurd boldness and refusal to step down in shame and disgrace when confronted by the bounty of evidence against him, has gained him both ridicule and respect. His refusal to face the consequences of his actions and not even acknowledging any of his actions is a thug mentality. As abrasive and perplexing as it is, it is also very effective.

P.S.: Harry Reid had better stick to his word and show the same spine Blago has shown, and not seat Burris (I am a young black man writing this). To backtrack from the staunch statement delivered 2 weeks ago would not only make him look weak, it exposes the Democrats for the softball bitches that they are. Grow a set and stand your damn ground, politics of race be damned.