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Illinois Governor Blagojevich arrested

P: 12/10/2008 11:08:33 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	THIS IS NOT A POLICTAL POSTING IN NATURE...SIMPLY A CURRENT EVENT I just read that Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested this morning for corruption and solicting bribes...apparently, he's been trying to sell Obama's seat in the senate to the highest bidder . All this after everything else thats been in the news with the employee sit-in and Blagojevich "stopping" the use of Bank of America funds in the state of Illinois...wow. I'm shocked, and disappointed...Illinois last Governor, George Ryan, was also brough down for corruption... Way to go, Illinois ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/10/2008 11:08:33 AM

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P: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State
Posted: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM

P: 12/9/2008 12:00:47 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	YES!!!!!!!!! It is about time!!!!!!!!! This is a good thing for Illinois! ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 12/9/2008 12:00:47 PM

P: 12/9/2008 12:03:55 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Date: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM Author: Ellen While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? I'm totally with you...a fresh start would be nice. And I think it's almost ironic that this all happened only the day after Blagojevich announced the BoA thing because of the sit in. Prehaps the Feds jumped in to avoid any further "tanking" of businesses. ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/9/2008 12:03:55 PM

P: 12/9/2008 12:45:20 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,435 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	A fresh start would be great. I hope he gets the book thrown at him, this is really appalling.
Posted: 12/9/2008 12:45:20 PM

P: 12/9/2008 1:16:14 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Apparently the gov didn't like the way president elect Obama does bizness. The honest way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State
Posted: 12/9/2008 1:16:14 PM

P: 12/9/2008 1:39:50 PM
Namaste Ideal Rock Total Posts: 853 Last Post: 11/2/2009 Member Since: 8/1/2008	Date: 12/9/2008 1:16:14 PM Author: Ellen Apparently the gov didn't like the way president elect Obama does bizness. The honest way. Oh my god Ellen how awful!! I didn't see that article before.. Yea, I saw the news today - totally outrageous. Did he really think he could get away with something like this?! The guy always did creep me out.. and let me just say his HAIR drives me nuts!!
Posted: 12/9/2008 1:39:50 PM

P: 12/9/2008 2:25:43 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,744 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Down with Blago! Now can the IL folks re-open their museums in January? And stupid question - who is running the state now? Is there anybody better in line?
Posted: 12/9/2008 2:25:43 PM

P: 12/9/2008 2:47:47 PM
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,753 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005	Date: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM Author: Ellen While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? Honest????? In Illinois????? Somehow I don't think this will ever happen. Michelle *****************************So many sparklies.....So little time!
Posted: 12/9/2008 2:47:47 PM

P: 12/9/2008 2:57:59 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,744 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=34&RecNum=7326 First Lady of Illinois announces that the December book selection for the Children's Reading Club is HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS..
Posted: 12/9/2008 2:57:59 PM

P: 12/9/2008 3:21:48 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	My DH works for BoA...which Blagojivch tried to break ties with...I hope that doesn't go thru now...it's not BoA's fault the company wasn't paying their bills or employees... ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 12/9/2008 3:21:48 PM

P: 12/9/2008 3:37:27 PM
somethingshiny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,648 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2007	As an IL citizen, we keep electing dumba$$e$ into high ranking political positions and I really don't know why. But, we do have lots of GOOD people in there too. I'm convinced those GOOD guys are the reason these idiots keep getting caught. Maybe now we can have our "unnecessary" parks back! * "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." ~ Karen Kaiser Clark *
Posted: 12/9/2008 3:37:27 PM

P: 12/9/2008 4:53:38 PM
monarch64 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,544 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/12/2005	Date: 12/9/2008 2:47:47 PM Author: Catmom Date: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM Author: Ellen While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? Honest????? In Illinois????? Somehow I don't think this will ever happen. I spent 7 years there and WOW, that's all I can say. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau
Posted: 12/9/2008 4:53:38 PM

P: 12/9/2008 5:29:36 PM
smitcompton Cut Rock Total Posts: 111 Last Post: 9/26/2009 Member Since: 2/11/2006	Hi All, I have lived in Il for 30 yrs and when I heard the news, I thought, yes, thats how it works here. You can be Governor for a while, then you have to go to jail. My brother and his wife were invited to the wedding of Gov Walkers daughter many yrs ago. They were appropriately excited. Several yrs after he too had to make that trip to the pokey. In Il this is what some people think is the way Gov works. Partiularly those elected to serve. It is sad. We all heard this guy was like the mafia. I didn't vote for him although I'm usually a democrat. It'll make a good movie. m Thanks, Annette
Posted: 12/9/2008 5:29:36 PM

P: 12/9/2008 5:57:43 PM
lliang_chi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,216 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 3/13/2008	Good ol' IL politics. It's all the same
Posted: 12/9/2008 5:57:43 PM

P: 12/9/2008 6:20:24 PM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,376 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	Wow. Who woulda' thunk it? A dis-honest politician? Shame shame. Hopefully someone who is at least a LITTLE less shady can get in there! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 12/9/2008 6:20:24 PM

P: 12/9/2008 9:27:47 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 12/9/2008 2:25:43 PM Author: Elmorton Down with Blago! Now can the IL folks re-open their museums in January? And stupid question - who is running the state now? Is there anybody better in line? you want the job?? it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 12/9/2008 9:27:47 PM

P: 12/10/2008 8:06:44 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 12/9/2008 2:47:47 PM Author: Catmom Date: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM Author: Ellen While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? Honest????? In Illinois????? Somehow I don't think this will ever happen. They do exist, but they're most likely in the minority. And for the record, this isn't a problem exclusive to IL, as has been stated by many political pundits, but we DO seem to be on a roll. As my oldest said yesterday, "but all politicians are crooked, I wonder if this means IL is just better at catching them". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State
Posted: 12/10/2008 8:06:44 AM

P: 12/10/2008 9:54:15 AM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,744 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Haha, DF - noooooo. Just wondering if IL is going to be stuck with someone who is better or worse!
Posted: 12/10/2008 9:54:15 AM

P: 12/10/2008 9:59:19 AM
Starset Princess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2004	I've lived in Illinois my whole life. People who don't live in Chicago pretty much view the state to be divided into those two sectors. Chicago, and everyone else. It doesn't surprise us that, given Chicago's history, there is still corruption, favors, under the table... Everyone that I know absolutely despises Blago. So he refused to either raise taxes or EVER pass a workable budget. Instead he just shifted money around, raiding state pension funds, transportation money, and all sorts of other vital services in a horribly cynical bet that he would be out of office before the blowback hit. He has a reputation for being the kind of leader who insists things be done his way. I don't feel sorry for Blago one bit. Wake up Illinois voters. Pick someone good this time!
Posted: 12/10/2008 9:59:19 AM

P: 12/10/2008 10:14:45 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Yeah, I don't know of anyone who likes the guy, or voted for him. Here's a nice example of government waste. "Illinois has an Executive Mansion in Springfield, and past governors have either lived in the capital or at least stayed there while the Legislature was in session. Blagojevich lives in Chicago and prefers to go home at the end of each day" At our expense. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:14:45 AM

P: 12/10/2008 10:52:49 AM
Namaste Ideal Rock Total Posts: 853 Last Post: 11/2/2009 Member Since: 8/1/2008	Date: 12/10/2008 10:14:45 AM Author: Ellen Yeah, I don't know of anyone who likes the guy, or voted for him. Here's a nice example of government waste. 'Illinois has an Executive Mansion in Springfield, and past governors have either lived in the capital or at least stayed there while the Legislature was in session. Blagojevich lives in Chicago and prefers to go home at the end of each day' At our expense. Oh my god is this where the 10% - 11% cook county tax is going?!?! We have the highest taxes in the country yet the city is somehow broke and announce they aren't even going to be plowing the side streets!?
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:52:49 AM

P: 12/10/2008 10:53:05 AM
somethingshiny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,648 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2007	Date: 12/10/2008 9:59:19 AM Author: Starset Princess I've lived in Illinois my whole life. People who don't live in Chicago pretty much view the state to be divided into those two sectors. Chicago, and everyone else. It doesn't surprise us that, given Chicago's history, there is still corruption, favors, under the table... Everyone that I know absolutely despises Blago. So he refused to either raise taxes or EVER pass a workable budget. Instead he just shifted money around, raiding state pension funds, transportation money, and all sorts of other vital services in a horribly cynical bet that he would be out of office before the blowback hit. He has a reputation for being the kind of leader who insists things be done his way. I don't feel sorry for Blago one bit. Wake up Illinois voters. Pick someone good this time! exactly. And, don't forget, we still owe huge $$$ for out IDOT salt! The state is having a hard time getting enough salt to clear the roads because of our past due payments! * "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." ~ Karen Kaiser Clark *
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:53:05 AM

P: 12/10/2008 2:30:11 PM
Allisonfaye Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,302 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2004	Date: 12/10/2008 8:06:44 AM Author: Ellen Date: 12/9/2008 2:47:47 PM Author: Catmom Date: 12/9/2008 11:58:29 AM Author: Ellen While I'm a bit shocked about this, I'm not shocked that he got caught doing something illegal. Thank heavens he's gone. Can we get someone honest in there now? Honest????? In Illinois????? Somehow I don't think this will ever happen. They do exist, but they're most likely in the minority. And for the record, this isn't a problem exclusive to IL, as has been stated by many political pundits, but we DO seem to be on a roll. As my oldest said yesterday, 'but all politicians are crooked, I wonder if this means IL is just better at catching them'. Actually, I think HE is still running it.
Posted: 12/10/2008 2:30:11 PM

P: 12/10/2008 2:34:39 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Date: 12/10/2008 9:59:19 AM Author: Starset Princess I've lived in Illinois my whole life. People who don't live in Chicago pretty much view the state to be divided into those two sectors. Chicago, and everyone else. Very true most of the rest of state wishes they could give Chicago to Indiana. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 12/10/2008 2:34:39 PM

P: 12/10/2008 3:06:02 PM
Starset Princess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2004	I had to copy the front page of the Wall Street Journal. What a retort to 'editorial support'
Posted: 12/10/2008 3:06:02 PM

P: 12/10/2008 9:20:50 PM
Rank Amateur Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,547 Last Post: 5/5/2009 Member Since: 2/26/2003	I wonder how long this clown was operating like this - and how he EVER got elected in the first place.
Posted: 12/10/2008 9:20:50 PM

P: 12/10/2008 10:02:58 PM
Rank Amateur Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,547 Last Post: 5/5/2009 Member Since: 2/26/2003	Date: 12/9/2008 1:16:14 PM Author: Ellen Apparently the gov didn't like the way president elect Obama does bizness. The honest way. Riiiiight. No questions about Blago please! http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1208/Blagojevich_questions_censored_on_Transition_site.html?showall
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:02:58 PM

P: 12/10/2008 10:38:37 PM
AGBF Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,036 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/26/2003	Date: 12/10/2008 10:02:58 PM Author: Rank Amateur Date: 12/9/2008 1:16:14 PM Author: Ellen Apparently the gov didn't like the way president elect Obama does bizness. The honest way. Riiiiight. No questions about Blago please! http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1208/Blagojevich_questions_censored_on_Transition_site.html?showall R/A, you have no business being snide. President-elect Obama had nothing to do with the alleged crimes of the Illinois governor and does not need to defend himself against them. How dare you attempt to tarnish him? I suggest that instead of wasting your time attempting to malign President-elect Obama that you go post a lot of questions about the Illinois governor on a site for President Bush to answer. The questions would be equally relevant if put to him as they would be if put to President-elect Obama since neither man was implicated in any crime! And shame on you!!! Deborah A Girl's Best Friend
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:38:37 PM

P: 12/10/2008 10:48:21 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Date: 12/10/2008 10:38:37 PM Author: AGBF R/A, you have no business being snide. President-elect Obama had nothing to do with the alleged crimes of the Illinois governor and does not need to defend himself against them. How dare you attempt to tarnish him? I suggest that instead of wasting your time attempting to malign President-elect Obama that you go post a lot of questions about the Illinois governor on a site for President Bush to answer. The questions would be equally relevant if put to him as they would be if put to President-elect Obama since neither man was implicated in any crime! And shame on you!!! Deborah Hasn't been proven that he didn't have anything to do with it. They are both the product of the same Chicago political machine. Obama has supported him on many occasions. People can whine and cry all they want but there are some ties there, just how many isn't known yet. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 12/10/2008 10:48:21 PM

P: 12/11/2008 2:45:15 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	we got this guy. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4041970176/tt0088247 he'll take care of those dirty politicians. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 12/11/2008 2:45:15 AM

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