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Re: Baksheesh

Angie — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:47:53 -0000

P.J. O'Rourke, the noted satirist (whom I love), has said that "Term limits aren't enough. We need jail."

To anyone who would throw away 3 years of very hard work in law school, unless rich uncle moneybucks paid for it, you need psychological help. What is with these crazy lawyers who keep getting busted and then disbarred?

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scoot — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:00:58 -0000

He should be called on to resign his post ASAP!! and the feds should freeze his warchest.

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Wheres the leadership??? — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:32:59 -0000

We will have Gov Quinn if Gov "I can't remember what the check is for" becomes Georges Roomate!!!

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DOWNSTATE — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:14:24 -0000

NEWSFLASH someone was just seen in a trenchcoat,sunglasses and fake beard trying to register as a Republican.Our first reports indicate it could be Bill.

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Little Egypt — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:07:39 -0000

Anyone want to place bets on Levine being sentenced one week before the election or his attorney ask for a continuance until after? Either way, won't this determine who our next governor is?

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DOWNSTATE — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:58:56 -0000

SQUIDESHI hate to break your heart but Green is already in the Also Ran Columm so you can quit trolling for votes.I think they have a lot more on Blago than they had on Ryan.What the holdup is there is probably at least a Dozen or more operatives that will also be indicted.This is a RICO investigation involving crimes commited over a period of time and involves several people.If I was the Democratic party I would start figuring out how to grab cover when bad news hits the fan.

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Anon from BB — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:46:10 -0000

Anybody seen Bill or Reddbyrd yet? Or have their heads exploded trying to figure out the spin?

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Sound Reasoning — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:29:20 -0000

All one has to do every time Blagojevich gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar is to ask oneself Ã¢â‚¬ËœIs BlagojevichÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s excuses reasonableÃ¢â‚¬â„¢?

In this latest incident Blagojevich flies to New York on a private jet paid for by Levine (who will be pleading guilty in November) to get Blagojevich to New York for a money grab trip. Blagojevich then meets with a former Democratic congressman (forced out of office for accepting illegal campaign gifts) at a swank New York club for millionaires. Blagojevich even accepts a $10,000 dollar check from this disgraced former congressman. Blagojevich then accepts thousands of dollars from law firms and lawyers during this trip that soon show up on the preferred list for the TRS.

BlagojevichÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s response Ã¢â‚¬Ëœnone of this is connectedÃ¢â‚¬â„¢. LetÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ask ourselves Ã¢â‚¬ËœIs this excuse reasonableÃ¢â‚¬â„¢

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rich-anon 7:02 — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:16:28 -0000

This guy sounds familiar and usually has nothing to add but attacks on the person instead of debating the point. Why don't you make him get a moniker or ban him from comments?

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What? — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:15:57 -0000

This is unbelievable. What is it going to take to get rid of this guy? I am amazed and sickened by the thought that he might still win.

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Bluefish — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:11:03 -0000

If the allegations regarding the campaign contribution are legit, then shouldn't the Feds be freezing Blago's campaign fund during the course of the investigation?

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VanillaMan — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:05:50 -0000

Pat Quinn in no excuse for voting for Blagojevich. That is like saying you know the new car you are buying is garbage, but the dealer has great loaners.

If Blagojevich is re-elected, it sends a message almost as damning as when Ryan was elected. We didn't know what we would get when either of these guys received first terms, but now we know who Rod really is. If we vote for Blagojevich, what are we condoning?

1.) We'd be saying we don't mind unethical behavior.
2.) We'd be saying that we are partisan more than sensible.
3.) We'd be saying that unless you have a crappy running mate, and are actually indicted, you have our vote.
4.) We'd be saying that unless there are handcuffs on your wrists, you can be governor.
5.) We'd be saying it is OK to promise reform after an incumbant is drove from office for fraud, then behave the same way.
6.) We'd be saying that we are freakin' idiots.

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Ramsin — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:54:43 -0000

Khoon- Never thought I'd read a post about Illinois politics titled "Bakshessh." Well played.

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Anon 9:44 — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:46:33 -0000

How about this for a QOTD? Describe the changes that would take place in state government after Pat Quinn becomes governor because Rod is forced to resign after being indicted.

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Anon — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:44:11 -0000

Rich-

You make a good point that these investigations are about two further along than with Ryan. It begs the questions about whether Rod will be indicted during his next term (assuming reelection), rather it coming after he leaves office.

The untold story now is the very real possibility that Pat Quinn stands a good chance of becoming governor sometime in the next four years. Whether you love or hate him, it would shake up state government in really profound ways.

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Truth — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:41:42 -0000

Wumpus, we agree on most, but "unduly" influencing an election? How about "unduly" allowing a felon to be elected to the highest office in state government? I think Fitz should let us know what he knows, I think we are "due" that information.

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Wheres the leadership??? — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:38:17 -0000

Can we say "Governor Pat Quinn"

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Cal Skinner — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:26:07 -0000

"Baksheesh."

Is that like what my son wanted when I made him be banker in Monopoly.

He asked if he got a "banker's tip" for giving me money.

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Wumpus — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:25:49 -0000

It'd be irresponsible for the USAtty to let the public know. As much as I'd love it, that'd be unduly influencing an election. If people are too stupid to read about the various investigations, they desrve Blago and Toddler.

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Yellow Dog Democrat — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:20:13 -0000

If Stu Levine testifies that he and Blagojevich schemed to trade TRS contracts for campaign cash, Rod is done, election or not.

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Truth — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:15:37 -0000

It appears Blagojevich is going to eventually be indicted. What a mess that will be for Illinois if he's a sitting Governor at the time. Doesn't the US Attorney have a civic responsibility to inform the public if he already has enough to indict? What's the bigger issue, here? That he takes his time to line up all the dots exactly, or that he informs the voting public of what he knows now so they can make the most informed decision possible?

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DOWNSTATE — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:05:42 -0000

How nice it is when your opponent runs a negitive ad on you and his own stupidity burys it.Let me see now what was that ad about JBT?Oh who cares this is better reading on him.

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Squideshi — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:02:47 -0000

You see? This is exactly why Rich Whitney is refusing all corporate contributions. People try to make a big deal about campaign warchests; but the truth is that this type of legalized bribery turns out to be a liability in the end, and people appreciate the candidate taking a stand on principles.

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Wumpus — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:52:05 -0000

That's ludicrous on its face! Rod and these lawyers have been friends since they were 8 years old! I see a recurring theme.

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RBD — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:46:23 -0000

Anon at 8:05 -- As stated, the people willing to run for office right now aren't the people most of us want to vote for - and that applies to all political parties.

Re JBT - Rich's point in his column was that voters aren't examing the finer points. The scandals, etc., on all candidates are just flashing by our eyes. There is probably a lot of guilt by association.

Re Quinn - his actions related to some issues that are important to me are clearly superior to Birkett's.

Maybe I should be looking at the next person in line when they are all indicted -- is that Mike Madigan?