Spare the Rod, spoil the state Does Illinois lead the nation in political corruption, or despite Governor Blagojevich, is it just a wannabe?
Weekend Bloundup Blagojevich to America: THIS IS NOT A TOUPEE. America to Blagojevich: PERHAPS YOU ARE CRAZIER THAN WE THOUGHT.
Blago to Trib: Let's Make a Deal You have to figure this is truly a rich country when the governor's willing to trade at least $100 million for one largely unknown editorial-page writer. For that sort of change you'd think he could get Eric Zorn or John Kass.
The man who would be king Rod Blagojevich was made by his father-in-law, alderman Richard Mell. Cutting him off may have led to his troubles.
Senate Candidate 5 He won't confirm he's "Senate Candidate 5," but Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. makes it clear he'd really like to join the world's most exclusive club.
Thanks Rod — you made Chicago journalists happy again There's more work to be done, especially at the Chicago Tribune, but Governor Blagojevich's arrest was a story that made being a Chicago reporter the best job on earth.
How long can he hold out? The Illinois political establishment calls on Rod Blagojevich to quit and start chastening himself.
Leak it to Sneed... Is the Chicago Sun-Times's Michael Sneed a "patsy" for printing a leak from Gov. Blagojevich's office about who he might appoint to the U.S. Senate?
Blago's Wish List for Obama What Rod Blagojevich allegedly wanted in exchange for appointing the state's next U.S. senator.
"A fucking valuable thing" The mind-boggling criminal complaint against Governor Blagojevich alleges he tried to wrangle bribes for, well, all kinds of things.
My favorite quote from that "Blagojevich invites people to record him at Republic Windows protest" YouTube clip is when he says, "And those who feel like they want to sneakily and wear -- you know -- taping devices, I would remind them that it kind of smells like Nixon and Watergate."
Seriously though, this would be a great opportunity for a clean break from politics as usual, by the usual suspects.
What's wrong with a special election? Open it up to all people, not just Da Mayor's people.
It's time for a representative government, by the people, for the people. It's time to ditch the two party system (or one party system in Cook County), and open up public office to real people who actually want to represent their constituents, instead of just lining their pockets, setting up a huge pension, and advancing their "careers" in politics. Illinois can set a great example now, by breaking with the old Daley system.
Poliical office about public service, about representing people and doing what's best for the voters, not like the politicians are doing now.
Re: Blago's quote, "smells like Nixon and Watergate"
Does that mean it goes all the way up to the top, to the president? Was the Great hOpe in on it too?
He and his yet to be named advisor (is it Emmanuel or Axelrod) are certainly acting guilty, evasive and doing a lot of "damage control," though, they are part of the Chicago political machine, so by default, they're presumed guilty of something (or they wouldn't have been allowed admission to that infamous good old boy network).
The public needs to hear all the fbi tapes, so we can decide whats the truth, and if he is being impeached for cause. The focus needs to be on the judges that give permission for invading someone's privicy. It should only be done as a last resort, not just to make it easy for law enforcement, law enforcement should use this only as a last resort, they should be able to make cases without breaking people's constitution rights.
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Moon at 4:57 PM on 12/10/2008
Let Obama pick his replacement. We don't need another election.
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Kiki at 5:56 PM on 12/10/2008
Better yet, how about we go up the mountain and listen for God to ordain one?
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Dunl at 3:25 PM on 12/11/2008
My favorite quote from that "Blagojevich invites people to record him at Republic Windows protest" YouTube clip is when he says, "And those who feel like they want to sneakily and wear -- you know -- taping devices, I would remind them that it kind of smells like Nixon and Watergate."
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kieran mc hale at 2:26 AM on 12/12/2008
all the people trying to steal blagos crown are not fit to tie his shoes madigan quinn etc
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fril at 10:38 AM on 12/13/2008
I can't believe Blagojevich could say that!
http://punkeconomics.blogspot.com/2008/12/exclusive-interview-with-rod.html
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Vote Green at 5:36 PM on 12/14/2008
Why not just do it the same old Chicago way it's always done: ask Mayor Daley and Mike Madigan to pick their favorite relavite or loyal supporter.
Isn't that what the Chicago Political Machine (now exported to DC) is all about?
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Vote Green at 5:39 PM on 12/14/2008
Seriously though, this would be a great opportunity for a clean break from politics as usual, by the usual suspects.
What's wrong with a special election? Open it up to all people, not just Da Mayor's people.
It's time for a representative government, by the people, for the people. It's time to ditch the two party system (or one party system in Cook County), and open up public office to real people who actually want to represent their constituents, instead of just lining their pockets, setting up a huge pension, and advancing their "careers" in politics. Illinois can set a great example now, by breaking with the old Daley system.
Poliical office about public service, about representing people and doing what's best for the voters, not like the politicians are doing now.
Live green and vote GREEN! www.ILGP.org
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Vote Green at 5:50 PM on 12/14/2008
Re: Blago's quote, "smells like Nixon and Watergate"
Does that mean it goes all the way up to the top, to the president? Was the Great hOpe in on it too?
He and his yet to be named advisor (is it Emmanuel or Axelrod) are certainly acting guilty, evasive and doing a lot of "damage control," though, they are part of the Chicago political machine, so by default, they're presumed guilty of something (or they wouldn't have been allowed admission to that infamous good old boy network).
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johnhkennedy at 3:38 PM on 12/15/2008
Impeach him. You have him on tape, you have all you need. Shouldn't take over an hour. Impeach quick and move on.
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Dunl at 2:46 PM on 12/17/2008
Re: the Nixon/Watergate quote:
http://www3.timeoutny.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/?p=10616
"You now have to wonder whether he said that with some amount of pride."
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Jeff at 1:42 PM on 1/27/2009
The public needs to hear all the fbi tapes, so we can decide whats the truth, and if he is being impeached for cause.
The focus needs to be on the judges that give permission for invading someone's privicy. It should only be done as a last resort, not just to make it easy for law enforcement, law enforcement should use this only as a last resort, they should be able to make cases without breaking people's constitution rights.
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