He worked the system, now it's workin' him

[tvashtarkatena]

A strange and interesting tale of influence peddling

 

The Illinois governer's corruption shit storm

Edited December 10, 2008 by tvashtarkatena

[ivan]

funniest shit i can recall seeing in the news in a while - how in the fuck can a person be so stupid?

[PhöQ]

His eyes are really close together, that's a sure sign of weakness.

[STP]

So...none of you believe in due process?

 

I find it sorta funny that Blagojevich (Democrat) ran on a platform of reform to succeed Illinois Gov. George Ryan (Republican) who's currently serving time in prison for corruption.

 

Also, do you remember former Democratic New York governor Elliot Spitzer who pursued corruption and fraud with such zeal that it earned him the nickname Elliot Ness? Charges against him were dropped.

[Fairweather]

The Democrats are off to a great start!

[STP]

In all fairness the game of politics can take down its mightiest players. But some of them appear to resurrect right before your eyes. Might as well call Obama's cabinet, the Clinton cabinet.

[dmuja]

Yeah you guys, you should have voted Republican, we would have a strong economy, a clean environment, and our noble righteous cause would win over the whole world. WE WOULD BE LIKE A BEACON OF HOPE AND FREEDOM FOR ALL!

Edited December 10, 2008 by dmuja

[STP]

Well if the Democrats don't pull off a miracle then both the D's and R's will be scrambling to placate the masses.

[dmuja]

I'll report, you decide ..

 

"But in fact, there were suggestions Tuesday that it was Rahm Emanuel, Obama's designated chief of staff, who pushed prosecutors to move faster on the Blagojevich investigation. Police had been watching him for years.

 

A Chicago Fox affiliate reports that after Blagojevich approached Emanuel about the Senate seat, Obama's no-nonsense confidant immediately contacted the authorities.

 

The Obama team, in fact, is reportedly clean due to their refusal to bribe Blagojevich, something that prosecutors say enraged him."

[Fairweather]

I would have to see a smoking gun/video to believe an Obama administration connection of any kind. Unfortunately, Obama did arise from one of the nastiest political swamps in America aka Chicago, and those who shepherded his rise will eventually seek favors. My guess, at this point, is that Obama will slam the door in their faces. As for this ass-clown governor, I think 30 years sounds about right. Due process first, but I don't hear a great deal of ambiguity in those audio tapes. The guy is dirty.

Edited December 10, 2008 by Fairweather

[Hugh Conway]

Now the Republicans are jizzing their pants over Fitzgerald!

[prole]

So...none of you believe in due process?

 

I find it sorta funny that Blagojevich (Democrat) ran on a platform of reform to succeed Illinois Gov. George Ryan (Republican) who's currently serving time in prison for corruption.

 

Also, do you remember former Democratic New York governor Elliot Spitzer who pursued corruption and fraud with such zeal that it earned him the nickname Elliot Ness? Charges against him were dropped.

 

Reminds me of the Democrat who cheated on his wife after running a family values campaign in the wake of a Gay Republican child-fucking scandal. Was that Florida?

[prole]

Blagojevich was so breathtakingly brazen that it's hard to imagine he was able to carry on for so long. He's almost a throwback to the Tammany Hall era. I feel a Hollywood biopic in the works: Alec Baldwin as "Blagojevich".

Edited December 10, 2008 by prole

[ivan]

So...none of you believe in due process?

 

of course i believe in due process, but did you LISTEN to those tapes?!? holy shit, i don't think he could have impugned himself anymore than if he conciously wanted to!

[STP]

Yah, there's been a flurry of news stories concerning Blagojevich odd behavior. He appears to be a real skunk. And with a year long fed investigation where his telephone was bugged you'd think this would be an open and shut case. Yet he claims he hasn't done anything illegal, maybe inappropriate but law abiding. Maybe he's totally full of shit but is it a crime if he only talks boastingly about influence peddling or is he actually guilty of following through and committing these acts?

 

 

[Bug]

My sources in Chicogo, (family members who only hear rumours), say he is a Daly style hack who muscled his way to the top with no agenda except to get rich and have power.

[tvashtarkatena]

Part of the machine sees the light of day:

Interesting timeline

 

It seems the Gov. was a bit of a Larry Craig character; acting the poster child for for one crusade while doing exactly what he crusaded against. The people probably need to award him a nice, long stay at a federal resort to show our appreciation.

Edited December 10, 2008 by tvashtarkatena

[prole]

Hey, at least he's got executive experience.

[Fairweather]

Looks like Jesse Jr. tried to take the bait. "Candidate number 5".

[prole]

Looks like Jesse Jr. tried to take the bait. "Candidate number 5".

 

Are you under the impression that being in the running for the seat connotes guilt?

[tvashtarkatena]

That's a little premature. It's 3rd hand from one of the Gov's emissaries. There is no other indication that Jackson did anything wrong.

 

When stories like this break, or any big story, for that matter, much of what comes out initially, especially on the not-so-professional news channels like MSNBC, is rumor. Remember the "Palin's baby?" non-story? The Gov himself seems guilty as hell, given the mountain of evidence already out there, but as far as more tenuous involvement, such as Jackson, the real story will settle out soon enough.

[prole]

Remember the "Palin's baby?" non-story?

 

Dude, are you kidding?! That story's about to blow sky-high! Have you seen Bristol lately? No baby-bump, bro! Trig's back with his real mom now (Sarah Palin's all: "Thank God" 'n shit). Real dad? Who the hell knows! Probably that skeezy chain-smoking Captain on the World's Deadliest Catch. I'm expecting some new developments any day!