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I don't care for him. At all. Never crossed paths with the man but have seen enough of his stunts to know that he is not my idea of a public servant.
How about this?
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Were it not for misrepresentations and exaggerations of his role in the wrongful prosecutions in the Nicarico case "right now I'd be the attorney general or the governor," Birkett said.
Never met the man (or his predecessor) but strongly dislike both of them (as public officials. Have no idea - they may well be fine family men and neighbors). My dislike stems solely from a number of public statements and stances they have taken on a number of cases/issues. But I'm sure some people of a different philosophy than I might appreciate them for the exact same statements.
BTN: With our state's history of governor's....who knows? Maybe he would've fit the bill
Dins, I agree entirely with you. Though his office has done a lot to "clean up" some criminals....he does not deserve the seat he's held. I used to like him, but then I did some research and BTN's right....the man is professionally a pompous a**.
Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements....even if it leads nowhere - Adele
The non-press conference was nothing more than Joe trying to salvage a legacy after hanging with the wrong crowd for 30-plus years. It revealed that he hasn’t learned a thing other than perfecting verbal dancing, and that he was planning on riding the coattails of former boss Jim Ryan into the Governor’s office in some capacity. With that ride over, he’s not sure what road he is on.
"The original indictment should not have been brought in this case based on the evidence." Blame the dead guy...note, he says nothing about the prosecution. The indictment by Fitzsimmons came during primary battle between Fitzsimmons and Ryan. Ryan wins and “endorses” the indictment by prosecuting 3 innocent men 6 separate times for the next decade, Birkett is there all the while.
"I disagreed with the decision to go forward, but I didn't think it was unethical.” So the original indictment should not have been brought in this case based on the evidence, it is, the men are sentenced to death in February of 1985. It is not unethical to work for a department over the next decade seeking the death of individuals you felt should not have been indicted in the first place?
"I disagree with the notion there is any possibility some innocent person can be executed." How is it even possible for Birkett to say this? The DuPage State's Attorney's would have executed not one, but two innocent persons, if not for the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois Appellate Court and the recant of a sheriff's lieutenant.
"For what?" Birkett said yesterday that the past mistakes were honest ones, made by well-intentioned professionals who had tunnel vision. When asked if he shoulders any blame, an unapologetic Birkett responded, "For what?"
Same could be said for the need of that press gathering yesterday, for what?
Hi, Probably not a good idea for him to have his son marching in the 4th of July parade next to him, shortly after the kid had been arrested for drug possession. If it were my kid, (guilty or NOT guilty) I'd have told him to hook up with me after the parade. Just sends the wrong message IMHO.
Actually, as much as I dislike Birkett....I think it was a great political strategy. On the surface, it seems like a dumb move politically. Dig deeper and it could be used to say that he's not like other politicians who try to shove personal issues under the rug.
Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements....even if it leads nowhere - Adele
Hi, Nice thought, but that is not exactly how things played out. I think there was a lot written in this GEBB at the time, pertaining to the special treatment his kid received and Birkett lashing out at the press. For those who have been on the other side of this scenario - it seemed a wee bit unfair. As a parent, he can do whatever he pleases to support his son. But as a politician, this was probably not such a good choice. Just my opinion.
I'm sure there was a lot of discussion on here about it, I vaguely recall hearing about it back then as well.
It was incredibly unfair, and personally I don't buy into it....though I don't really buy into very many political strategies. I was simply pointing out that I'm quite certain many of his supporters did.
Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements....even if it leads nowhere - Adele
Hi, I bet it would be a tough call figuring out what to do in that situation. Reminds me of the Palin scenario. She finds out her teenage daughter is pregnant, and right around that time, she's asked to be the VP nominee. Yikes!
Not sure what I'd do. Oh well....sorry to thread jack here.
