Illinois governor busted!

Fiannan · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Gov. Blagojevich taken into federal custody :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation Board Games

Ouch, it's a good thing Obama doesn't associate with people like this. Oh wait, he does. Maybe he can give him a pardon someday. So much for the reputation of Chicago politics.

BenRaines · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:13 AM

Never thought that Chicago politics had a good reputation.

Ben Raines

Puppenstein · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:20 AM

No Chicago and Illinois politics don't have good reputations at all. I say about time. There are too many crooked politicians out there that get away with more than they should.

Jenamarie · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiannan

Gov. Blagojevich taken into federal custody :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation Board Games

Ouch, it's a good thing Obama doesn't associate with people like this. Oh wait, he does. Maybe he can give him a pardon someday. So much for the reputation of Chicago politics.

Obama "associates" with Gov. Blagojevich just like Gov. Palin "associates" with Sen. Stevens. ALL federal Senators have "associations" with their state govenors. Doesn't equal guilty-by-association.

And I'm glad that this Gov. was busted before he actually got to choose a Senator, although I hope the people he was "considering" (i.e. the ones who were offering him bribes) will be revealed.

MarginOfError · #5 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiannan

Ouch, it's a good thing Obama doesn't associate with people like this. Oh wait, he does. Maybe he can give him a pardon someday. So much for the reputation of Chicago politics.

The only way the connection you're suggesting makes any sense is if you're implying that Obama was involved in the corruptions that have come to light. This is highly unlikely as he has been under investigation since at least April of 2008.

But it's very much like many of the people here to take any cheap shot they can get rather than finding out what actually happened.

Hemidakota · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 09:47 AM

I have to agree with ME on this one. Unless someone here has proof there was even a remotely evidence of ties with Obama, it should not raise its ugly head.

MarginOfError · #7 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemidakota

I have to agree with ME on this one. Unless someone here has proof there was even a remotely evidence of ties with Obama, it should not raise its ugly head.

I certainly hope you would agree with yourself, Hemi!

Hemidakota · #8 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:04 PM

M[argin of]E[rror] = ME

HemiDakota = HD

I don't see the point. However, we could just cap the "of" to read MOE.

But where's Larry and Curly?

Moksha · #9 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 02:33 PM

Wish those corruption investigators were active in all parts of the country.

FunkyTown · #10 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MarginOfError

The only way the connection you're suggesting makes any sense is if you're implying that Obama was involved in the corruptions that have come to light. This is highly unlikely as he has been under investigation since at least April of 2008.

But it's very much like many of the people here to take any cheap shot they can get rather than finding out what actually happened.

I have to disagree, Moe. It's clear Obama's goal in running for presidency was to leave a vacant seat. Think about it: If he won the presidency, he could vacate his seat. Then, he could not only fill it with someone who was a yes-man, he could get them to pay him for the priviledge of being his yes-man!

Yes, yes, I know. You're going to bring up your leftist 'facts' like 'It cost Obama millions to run for President.' and 'The President has more power in the form of a veto then his previous position.' and 'You're being stupid, Funky. He's being watched like a hawk by everyone on the political right, all of whom are hoping to destroy his legacy and any chance he has of making any change."

Well, listen here _MOE_: This is a fact free zone. We don't condemn a man based on facts here. We condemn them based upon political affiliation and economic viewpoint. We break people on the altar of public opinion based upon hearsay, vague innuendos, spurious logic and outright untenable lies. Because that's the way God intends us to be!

HIGHFIVE, Fi! We sure showed that lefty, socialist, unamerican Moe who's boss, didn't we?