Corrupt Illinois governor busted trying to sell Obama's Senate seat
By David Neiwert Tuesday Dec 09, 2008 10:30am
Boy, this is just the kind of mess Obama doesn't need:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents for what U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald called a "staggering" level of corruption involving pay-to-play politics in Illinois' top office.
Blagojevich is accused of a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy, including alleged attempts by the governor to try to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for financial benefits for the governor and his wife. Blagojevich also is accused of obtaining campaign contributions in exchange for other official actions.
Blagojevich was taken into federal custody at his North Side home this morning--one day shy of his 52nd birthday.
At today's press conference, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald observed:
The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave.
When it came time to consider what Obama might want, apparently he couldn't be bothered. Fitzgerald quotes Blagejovich:
"They're not willing to give me anything but appreciation. [Bleep] them."
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Details of the criminal complaint.
Bet this puts a crimp in Danny Davis' hopes.
Crooks and Liars has two bloggers from Illinois on staff, who weigh in:
Driftglass [Chicago]:
So, after 30 years of Republican rule, Democrat Blagojevich slid into the office, where he immediately made clear the disdain for the actual business of state government which would mark his tenure as governor by rarely visiting the state capital in Springfield, and never even pretending to set up housekeeping in the Governor's official residence.
Understand that, in Illinois, Democrats now control the state House, state Senate, every state-wide constitutional office, the Mayoralty of Chicago, the city council of Chicago, the board controlling the second most populous county in the country (Cook), and almost the entire federal congressional delegation at a time when the DNC has been moved to Chicago, and an Illinois Senator is about to be sworn in as President.So you'd think, hey, maybe now would not be the very best time to piss away a once-in-a-lifetime historic opportunity to consolidate Democratic gains by f-ing up the state budget and generally carrying on like poo-flinging howler monkeys.
But you would be wrong.Recently, Blagojevich broke with his long record as a do-nothing haircut who governed by whim and tantrum, sacked-up, and actually publicly supported the heroic workers fighting for their rights at Republic Windows and Doors (located at Hickory & Division Streets, in Chicago's Goose Island Industrial Corridor.)
And good on him for doing it.
Still too little, too late, as reaction to the news of Blagojevich's arrest from every ambulatory human being in Springfield who was not on the Blagoo payroll was rumored to be swift and festive.
Blue Gal [Springfield area]:
Prog blogs being namby pamby about this because he's a Democrat need to stop it. No one hates Blogo as much as the Democratic machine in Illinois does. He's really a terrible governor. Never played team politics and was not invited to the Dem Convention.
I repeat. He was NOT INVITED to speak at the Dem Convention. The Democratic Governor of Obama's home state. Not. Invited.
He was shoved under the bus by one of his own staff. The timing is to prevent him from appointing Obama's successor, because he was selling Obama's seat in the Senate to the highest bidder.
Since I moved to Illinois I have routinely heard Democrats wish for Blogo's defeat in the next election. I think it would he hard to alienate your own party that much in such a Blue State.
And selling Obama's Senate seat takes the cake. Did he think no one was watching him? You have to give him credit for being a genuine idiot, it is impossible to fake that.
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Is that a typo?
Aren't there any politicians anymore not on the make?
I prefer Bubba
He was just on the make for chunky interns.
He killed thousands of Iraqis and Serbs and Sudanese and Timorese and Rwandans.
Great guy.
This sorry man was already being investigated and he pulls off this shit....with video!
Yeah, can you believe it? What a moron! This is no surprise to any of us in IL. We've been trying to get this jerk out of office for years now. Thanks Fitz!
Merry Fitzmas all over again :)
Can't wait to hear what Shammity and O'lielly have to chime in with.
But this!
Wow. Just Wow.
Our Democratic crooks here in Michigan mainly suffer from hubris.
Wasn't Patrick Fitzgerald the one investigating Gonzo and the DOJ firings?
Bet he'll suddenly turn into the repug's hero.
He was the one investigating the Plame outing.
And he also investigated and convicted our previous (Republican) governor, George Ryan, who is still doing jail time.
Depending on what some of them may have offerred, I suspect these folks to start lawyering-up soon too.
You can barely hear the words of Fox News propagandist through their salivating drooling rabid lips. Their wide eyed glee resurrecting new found hope, finally some hooks to which their hateful legacy could grab onto anew. It has been but an hour and you would think that a Governors story was emblamatic of a systemic problem of some sort.
Grasping, grappling, reaching, stretching, distorting and associating where ever and when ever they can and forever (at least for next few weeks), or as long as they can.
Ultimely this proves one thing. Fox is weird, most Americans see Fox as weird, and are they turned off by it. Fox (best known as WET among progressives, White Entertainment Television) can always be trusted to be obvious, blatant and predictable. Spin baby spin.
over at the Firedoglake conversation
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Fox calling for “impeachment, impeachment” Fitz sounded “urgent”
“strong possibility” of impeachment. Fox is beating the “impeahment” drum
http://www.myfoxchicagolive.com/
On Fox they are talking about the impeachment of Blago.
These two faced folks were sure not calling for the impeachment of Libby, Rove, Cheney, Addington, Feith for crimes committed.
What “bleeping” double standards
it's sour grapes. they lost. they lost badly. they are going to look at ANYTHING that can be tied to obama and bleat about impeachment. Ignore them, they have no case.
always interesting to listen to the double standards repeated over and over again
Great live blog took place over at EW's at Firedoglake during Fitz's press conference. Still going on
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2008/12/09/...
Fitz “when it is on tape you are stuck with it”
Seems to be selective tape releases. Why do we get to hear exactly what was on these tapes and not the F.B.I’s tapes having to do with the Rosen/Weissman espionage Aipac tapes? No one in the MSM or progressive blogosphere is touching that investigation, and 5 time delayed trial.
“The two allegedly relayed to Kessler the classified information about the imminent Iranian attack, and then allegedly referred to an “Official Secrets Act.” The government contends that proves Rosen knew he was breaking the law.Sources close to Rosen’s defense say he was making an off-hand, joking reference and did not know he was breaking the law.The Sept. 22 document is the first time a public document describes that information as obtained through a warrant issued by the highly secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court. In the filing, defense attorneys argue that using FISA evidence to extract concessions from AIPAC is improper. The document also refers, for the first time in public, to the use in the pretrial phase of the “sensitive compartmented information facility” in the Alexandria, Va., courtroom. Defendants often use such a facility to review secretly taped evidence against them.The FISA warrant and the SCIF room suggest the breadth and depth of the FBI investigation, which according to the indictment covered the five years between 1999 and 2004.
http://jta.org/news/article/20.....AIPACtrial
With so many criminals appearing within both the Democrat and the Republican camps, this could be America's best chance to rid ourselves of the two party system and bring in some new independent candidates into power.
no, it just shows that anyone, of any political persuasion, can be corrupted.
independent candidates aren't really exempt from this.
it's sad that you were hoping for corruption to take place so you can get independent candidates in.
This person is the proverbial no-talent third string quarterback, standing on the sidelines with a clipboard, hoping that the top two quarterbacks blow out their knees so that you can finally play.
Nice.
I think Zenrage was more hoping for the corruption to be exposed rather then hoping for the actual corruption.
Some people have an itchy trigger finger, though its understandable as well.
Do you actually believe that party affiliation has anything to do with corruption?
Nope!
But it does seem the republicans are smarter doing it. This guy is looking like a smarmy idiot. What the hell was he thinking?
And don't forget...that republicans tend to be the ones doin the investigating of these governorships....or am I mistook?
I think he was trying to get as much cash as fast as possible before he got caught, so he could squirrel some away...god I hate corrupt politicians.
But when they're protected on all sides by seven layers of lackeys and Illinois dynastic politics, mopes get to feeling frisky and invincible.
Absolutely not, but you'd be an absolute fool to think it was contained to a single party. But now that the Democrats are in the spotlight, their own criminals will be oozing out of the woodwork as the Republicans have been for the past 8 years.
I'm hoping that the damage will be as catastrophic to the Democrat party as the past eight years have been for the Republican brand and just maybe, people will remember long enough to stop voting for the same idiots simply based on brand name recognition. Who knows? We might just establish some new political forces and just maybe, we might even get a true left wing party out of the deal.
Yes, with all things being equal, I would love more choice(s). Keep in mind "Joe" Lieberman" is supposedly an independent from CT...
As a Southern Illinoisan I am happy for this. As a liberal, I am sad that it might have a negative effect on the state politics. However, with Blaggo out of the way, Lisa Madigan might step up to the plate. I really like that lady.
I think Lisa is sharp too and would be well qualified. I have had the opportunity to meet her in person before she was AG.
Personally, I am glad this has come to pass for Blagojevich. He is very unpopular even among Demos here who think he is a skunk to be avoided. He was one of the most arrogant and self centered political figures to disgrace Illinois politics, ever. And when you have competition from people like George Ryan, Otto Kerner, Paul Powell, and Dan Walker that's really saying something.
And as Fitzgerald rightly said Lincoln must be rolling over in his grave---and I'll bet Paul Simon did too--as he tried so hard to bring integrity and ethics into public service.
Good riddance to Blago and I hope that his Tammany Hall syncophants like Emil Jones go down with him. May we never see his kind again.
I'm also from Illinois, and we've all been waiting for this a long time. For the record, I voted for his opponent in the primary.
Hopefully, Pat Quinn will be governor now, and Lisa Madigan will win in 2010. We're still waiting her announcement.
No sympathy for corrupt bastards!
I don't care if they're conservative, liberal, middle of the road, what the FUCK ever party affiliation...throw them out of office and under the fucking jail!
I agree. Just wish they would apply those same laws to Rove and the Siegelman case. Apply the "fullest exten of the law" to Feith, Bolton, Addington, Libby Cheney, Bush, Aipac's Rosen and Weissman etc
Let's not give up on that just yet though!
What if for some bizarre reason he now appoints himself to the Senate seat? He is still governor, could he do that?
I wouldn't put anything past Gov. Ski mask and a gun though...this guy is very special.
AFAIK
this blago sounds like a real corrupt embarrassment...
although, i am curious to see if this changes the plan to stop the state's dealings with Bank of america.
and, wtf is that on the guy's head? hair? is that hair?
I would totally rock that shit at the pub!
Dick Durbin seems to be the voice of moderation in this discussion with BOA, he said simply that BOA should be given the opportunity to review their revocation of the credit line to Republic. Remember what reckless lending procedures with no meaningful oversight did to Wachovia and Indy Mac, among others.
Contrast this with Blago who immediately started howling for BOA's scalp, recognizing it as a golden opportunity to suck up to the voters. I for one, am grateful for the moderation and reserved response that Dick Durbin brings to the table.
I don't know what's up with his head/hair, but does anyone else think he looks a lot like Roman Polanski?!
I'm a progressive Democrat who voted for Hot Rod the first time. Watched him for 4-years in office and voted Green Party for governor the second time. He's a real sleaze bag. "Fortunately", Bush will pardon former Illinois GOP Governor George Ryan out of his fed pen cell in Wisconsin, making room for the Hot Rod. Ironically, the greatest political corruption in American history, perpetrated by the Bush Crime Family, will go unpunished. Justice for some is our national motto.
I did exactly the same thing as you. I saw an article in Chicago magazine about three years ago about Blago and he stated publically that he wanted to be President of the US. This dumbass couldn't be a competent Governor, let along be President. That cinched it for me, I realized that this slimy bastard was just another self-serving turd that needed to be flushed from our political system.
I hoped they handcuffed him. I knew that guy was a crook was the minute I laid eyes on him. Although a little embarrassing as I am a resident of Illinois, but not surprised. Illinois is one of the most corrupted states in the union. This also makes four crooks to sit in the Gov's chair. Just shows to go ya...party doesn't mean crap. Blago turned out to be just as slimy as Ryan. At least I didn't vote for him, I always vote the Greens just to be different.
An important difference between Repukes and Progressives.
Tomorrow is Blagojevich's 52nd birthday. Happy birthday, you corrupt bastard.
If there's a bright spot here (and I think there is), it is that we have Blagojevich saying in an unguarded moment that Obama isn't the kind of guy that plays ball. Looks bad for Blagojevich, but I think this tells us a lot about Obama's character.
that will definitely be a feather in obama's cap.
You know, I had never heard or seen this guy until yesterday when they showed him at the factory with those workers who are protesting. My first impression was, well this is one of the good guys supporting these workers. Then all this today. I think I have whiplash from my emotions changing so rapidly.
There is talk over at Emptywheels at Firedoglake that Rahm fingered Blago. I just wish they had been bugging Rahm during this congressional years. Can you imagine the twisted deals that Emmanuel made during his years in congress? "I want your firstborn or else"
Good thing you never heard of him---if I had seen him walk up to the factory workers it would be a cause of concern to me. Those brave people at Republic were just props and pawns in his self centered game of political grandstanding.
He learned that grand standing bullshit from our former Gov. George Ryan, who placed a moratorium on our state's death penalty(letting off some indisputable animals) just before his ass got indicted for drivers license fraud.
Ha, he sure learned it from a master, that's for sure. Imagine being as bad as or worse than Ryan. Man, that takes some effort.
This was a Holy Crap! kind of story for me. I woke rather late to Fitzgerald giving a news conference. This should be a very interesting story as it unfolds. Utah's political scandal is that the Mormon Church runs our government. But no one seems to find that scandalous. Go figure.
Gee and all this time I thought it was AIPAC
"Serbian Orthodox Church" Milorad "Rod" R. Blagojevich, Religion Serbian Orthodox. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blagojevich ]
& [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_Orthodox ]
I imagine, as long as they go to confession and ask for forgiveness, that makes it all better?
Just apply those same rules to Rove, Cheney, Bush, Addinton, Feith, Libby, Bolton, Wolfowitz etc. Then we have a real Justice system
Now that the Dems are in power, they're going to be watched closely. I'm all for getting rid of assholes like this. Obama doesn't need this crap, and neither does the country.
This gives Republicans a shot at stepping back up and crowing about "morality" in govt. Even after 8 years of Republican corruption, people begin to forget.
about illinois state politics, so i found this statement curious: "No one hates Blogo as much as the Democratic machine in Illinois does"
which begs the question: how did he end up governor? the lottery?
The problem really started after his reelection when Blago, Emil Jones, and Mike Madigan got locked in a 3 way pissing match, essentially grinding our state government to a halt. Blago came off as a self serving jackass who could care less about cooperation with his party. His goal: furthering his naked political ambition at any expense. That's when he really lost everybody.
thanks for the background info!
This is kinda ironic. just last night on the history channel they had a doc on the Chicago mob and how they corrupted all the politicians and judges. (hearing Seinfeld theme right now)
I really wonder how Obama came out of that state so clean...
Honostly. I love Obama just as much as you guys, but I truly wonder how he was able to not pick up and shit on his shoes while stepping through that shitty establishment they call: they Illinois state government.
Did anyone pick up on the fact that there have been 3 (soon to be 4) govenors who have been sent to prison in the last 35 years in Illinois?
That's why I didn't trust President Obama at first. Now I love him even more. Someone on CNN said that Blago thought Obama wasn't a 'play ball' kinda guy. That's maybe what he meant...Obama didn't want anything to do with the shit-hole that Illinois politics is. In this case it's good to have enemies from your home state.
it's early yet.
im sure he is not...no one in politics truly is
he just isnt a part of the party machine
I saw that program too. Al Capone said an honest politician was one who would take a bribe and keep his word.
If Holder is too controversial, Fitzgerald would be confirmed as A.G. 90+ - 0.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone / Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer)
I knew that but what are you trying to say? I don't get it. Help!
I was thinking of Capone, Chicago, Blagojevich, window workers and the union remarks as they relate to same. I had the wiki tab open coincidentally and for convenience to fellow poster(s), I posted it. Is that OK? Let me know!
Been a long day. Brain is FUBAR. thanks for the link.
Been there, I understand the curiosity to my vague post.
Not only does he appear corrupt, but this makes him look stupid. Jesus, I'm no crook but I do know if you are going to do something like he was trying to do, you don't talk about it and you try like hell to divorce yourself from the actual event.
The Media acts surprised by the indictment of G-Rod but Pat has been following the crimes of G-Rod for many years. SPB's web site justiceleague00.blogspot.com has continued up dates of crimes G-Rod has committed for over 2 years. Testimoney in the Rezko case showed G-Rod got a garbage full of money as kick backs served. Now Pat waited until he had solid informtion to indict. Don't bother to ask Pat's assistant Randall Samborn for any other information about this case because he will say this " No Comment". Obama/Biden and AG Holder would do well to put Fitz in a high position to scare Law Makers who think about committing crimes.
This jagoff gets exposed for the moron most of us knew he was. All I can say is, Jesus F*cking Christ. How can someone be this stupid...
...According to a local Chicago news station, CLTV, Blagojevich actually tried to throw down his scheme to the President-elect Obama's chief of staff, who called the feds to investigate possible corruption from the Governor.
This guy is DUMB.
If only someone would rat Rahm out
...be protected under a witness protection program? rahm "Nat Landow! Dead! Cliff Jackson! Dead!" emmanuel is one to watch your step around.
he is one of the good guys
and this story makes me ill
this could easily turn il back to red
Corruption has been an equal opportunity employer in my state...and Democrats are in control....especially with a representative now in the White House.
This guy is so dumb that I'm surprised he didn't wiretap himself and send the tapes to the feds.
Ha---hadn't thought of that! Maybe he thought George Ryan needed some company in the pen.
This guy is an embarrassment to crooks everywhere.
The idiot knew he was under investigation, and then he still pulls this crap?
Well one thing we heard way too much during the Plame investigation can not be said now,
"U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald is out on a liberal witch hunt."
Not only is this jerk trying to sell Obama's seat, but he withheld $8million dollars from a Children's Hospital because they wouldn't pay him $100 thousand. I say fry him and let him rot in jail!
Try paying the attorney fees to fight off a Federal prosecution.
Sorry Governor, but you just THOUGHT you had money problems. NOW they are for real.
What a colossal f-ing DumbAss.
"It's a sad day for Illinois."
I, at first, had my doubts the O-man, but he is one cool cat.
Blagojevich even tried to drag a kid into this.
Unbelievable!
This isn't about a biased media. Even if true, it's a distraction. The story is only about a corrupt Democrat who deserves to rot in a filthy jail for the rest of his life.
I think it's a mistake to make this about Fox or anything else. The fact that similar crimes (tit for tat, you scratch my back, no bid contracts, Halliburton, etc.) have been committed non-stop throughout the Bush years and not fully prosecuted doesn't matter. The sooner Democrats cut bait and run on this scumbag, the better off we'll all be.
Corrupt asshat is going to get his comeuppance. Asshat is on tape stating Obama won't play ball. Asshat (likely?) doesn't get to pick next IL senator. Plus, it's another feather in Fitzgerald's cap.
Unfortunately, this has the bizarre side effect of making any Obama nomination or appointment of Fitzgerald to a higher JD position untenable due to the appearance of impropriety. A shame, as the man is certainly deserving.
Are you SERIOUS? I lived in Chicago for 7 years. I watched Ryan (the Republican Governor BEFORE Blagojevich) run out of state politics during an ethics investigation, and now the guy who came after is just the same. Pathetic. What a pathetic sham Illinois politics is. I hope this brings the appropriate amount of national shame upon the state party. He sounds like an absolute meglomaniacal douchebag. I hope he's wearing an orange jumpsuit in the very near future.
The guy who was replaced by Alan Keyes in the Senate race? Jeri Ryan's sex club ex husband? What a bizarre match up that was.
With that Wm Jefferson and this guy, It's good to know the Dems can be just as criminal as the thugs. I hope it keeps them humble and vigilant.
George Ryan is the former governor in the slammer, Jim Ryan is the former Republican candidate in the sex scandal. We have a lot of Ryans here in Illinois...
What did poo-flinging howler monkeys ever do to you? How rude!
I haven't lived in Chicago very long, but one of the first things I learned here was that just about everyone in the state of Illinois openly loathes this guy. I'm not even sure how he got elected. I guess I have research to do.
ETA: Am I the only one here with an inappropriate crush on Patrick Fitzgerald. Yes? Okay, I'll shut up now.
i used to have his picture here on my bulletin board...
but i replaced it with a SIGNED "U.S. Senator Barack Obama Effingham County Town Hall Meeting" flyer... August 15, 2006... SIGNED.
got a photo of Barack 'n' me also!
i have been concentrating so much on the federal level that much of the blago story passed right by... i figured most of the financial troubles was tied to the bushco fiasco anyway... ALL the states are suffering...
finding out what a REAL criminal blago really is... and that obama is clean of it all (knock on wood)...
so, with that matter taken care of - well, waiting for jan. 20 - i'll have to pay more attention to my state...
but, no, you're not the only one with a patrick fitzgerald crush...
There's this scene, where Brooks as the governor, tells "the boys" they have to come up with a way to save their "phony baloney" jobs. Then the harrumphing begins. Brooks, wearing a frock coat with "GOV" on the back, turns to one of the henchmen and says, "I didn't get a 'harrumph' out of you." Life repeats art!
Good analogy---and Blago did try to claim credit for the tollway upgrade around Chicago by putting his name under the Open Road Tolling signs when the only thing he did was sign the appropriation bill the legislature created.
He identified himself on the signage as Rod R. Blagojevich---only problem is that he has no legal middle name, the R part is just something he made up so he won't look bad.
What will
William J. LepetomaneBlago think of next?Sorry, couldn't help myself... I'll go stand in the corner now :-P
Not in anyway defending this guy but what I find interesting is this happens the very day after the governor says the state of Illinois won't do business with Bank of America.
Investigation going on for 3 years and the law swarms the very day after he steps on the toes of the nation's 2nd largest bank?
Hmmm....
"In politics nothing happens by accident. If it happens you can bet it was planned that way" - FDR.
There's absolutely nothing new about pay for play in politics. Nothing.
It's just that this guy didn't read the rule book which has only one rule: Don't talk about it.
Can we make Patrick Fitzgerald President??
So many scumbags: just like a banana republic.
Of why partisan politics is all bullshite brainwashing done by the media and the partys themselves.
Any reason why, reading this article, we don't find out his party affiliation until we get to the "bonus bloggers"?
nm....
notice you signed up < 15 minutes ago. Reading must piss you off bad to get you to register to be able to post an ASININE comment like the one above.
Well we could no like FAUX news and not identify him correctly at all, but as Rod Blagojevich (R).
Good ol' Patrick Fitzgerald.
The last Governor of Illinois George Ryan was brought down by Fitzgerald as well.
Two Governors in a row is pretty good track record for a Federal Prosecutor.
I'm glad the guy is leaving. Now I can stop worrying about the fact that I STILL can't spell his name right.
Never liked the guy - but all they do is funnel this kind of crap at us in Illinois for governor.
Actually - it's rather entertaining. he wanted to be president ~~ wanted to shake Buffet AND Gates down. He's almost certainly a sociopath.
What a laugh riot!!
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THERE'S GOTTA BE MORE TO THIS THAN WHAT WE'RE BEING TOLD. Why, you might ask, because nobody's this stupid. And if it turns out that he is, then whether he's a dem, repub, green black or purple, he needs to be frog marched into the nearest jail and incarcerated if for nothing else for sheer stupidity. what in the heck is the country coming to. It's like the segment of back to the future where michael j. returns to smallville or whatever and finds that the lowest element of society has taken over the complete community.
I just never understand these men spitser, foly, that guy tapping his shoes in the bathroom, stevens, that football player shooting himself in the foot and all the countless dumb asses out there who's got a bit of power or influence or money, It seems to more money or influence you have the more prone you are to do stupid things, amazing
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I am sick of this shock by some people, I am only ashamed to live here because I am apparently surrounded by morons. What, you people that elected this two bit back room pool hustler couldn't see it then? DUH, well the people of Illinois got what they deserved and half of them should probably be arrested for aggravated ignorance. YOU VOTED FOR HIM....I DIDN'T. It was only obvious that this guy was a scumbag vulture looking to take advantage of the obviously weak minds that make up the majority of the voters. Maybe the next law that we pass should be an IQ test for the right to vote. I personaly am tired of seeing my tax dollars thrown away on pieces of goat dung like this just because they are with this party or that, or somebody thinks they are better looking than the other candidate. You folks need to wake up or this will happen over and over and over, think about what you are doing next time you make a feeble attempt at finding the voting booth, or better yet for many of you just forget why you are there and just eat the ballot, probably tastes like chicken.
i just wonder why it took so long to get something on him. most everyone seems to know he was doing something wrong. after the november elections i bet my uncle Blogo would try to appoint himself to replace Obama. I often wondered how much the possibility of his arrest played into the prisons he wanted closed. nope, can't do hard time in that one, close it. ha ha ha
well, i for one, would like this opportunity to wish Blogo a "very happy birthday. may he enjoy many more, perhaps from joliet.
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