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Re: Hit on three fronts

Sad in Elgin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:47:47 -0000

It seems like the only city in IL is Chicago. Gov Blogo, when he wants to show up in Springfield, flies down on his private jet in the morning, then flies home at night so he can be the family man. Think of the money he wastes. The fuel. If you are going to be gov then live in the capital. I am sorry downtown Chicago has troubles, the CTA and CPS, but should I have to bail them out? We have our own problems here in Elgin. Our absent Gov should be down state working with our elected leaders trying to find a way to help Chicago without making the rest of the state pay! It makes me so tired and sad. Come on Rod, get back to work. I work every day, what about you?

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In the Sticks — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:29:11 -0000

Rumor from the ISP watchers is that there may be a trip to one of the downtown hotels or two for a meeting or two in the morning, then back home for a jog, some lunch, then the afternoon in the library reading and thinking about how to do wonderful stuff for people. What a life! Check out the spare black Suburban parked at the neighborhood Walgreens - since a paid parking spot hasn't been authorized.

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Disgusted — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:28:23 -0000

I heard today 3rd hand that the gov, wife and daughter had a run-in in the elevator at the Capitol with a couple of electricians. The gov's language apparently left much to be desired of a father. Anyone else hear anything about this???

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Former State Employee — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:32:42 -0000

Hats off to Matt Magalis and good luck during his hearing. What happenned to "whistle blower" protection? Could the Gov at least reimburse DHS for the $'s raised at the fund raiser planned on state time??? HA!

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Anon Again — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:07:22 -0000

Rich teached me therd grade engleesh-failed

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He makes Ryan Look like a Sain — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:03:56 -0000

Anon again, I don't think they are reporting everything. Alot of the investigations they are involved in are no more than harassment.

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Garp — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:51:23 -0000

Truthfully, the thing I got out of the promo clip was that he only makes $155,000 per year. No wonder he is up to shanannigans. Maybe we should give him a raise so his wife doesn't have to work so hard selling state contractors real estate.

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Captain America — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:39:24 -0000

I heard the Channel 2 promo on WBBM Radio several times. From a PR standpoint, the promo alone seems very damaging to the governor, irrespective of the substance of the expose. The promo reinforces a negative perception that already exists in the public mind according to the polls.

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Bill — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:21:15 -0000

Anon Again
You must be a proponent of the Rich Miller school of punctuation.......just kidding, your highness!
What's with this cubs fan stuff? I only like major league baseball except for the Frontier League Champion Windy City Thunderbolts.

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Anon Again — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:13:43 -0000

My numbers may be off by small amounts(had to add by hand) but here are some figures from the OEIG quarterly reports in the fiscal years 05-06-07
they had approximately 3787 complaints filed their report shows out ot these complaints they took action on 8, 2 were refered to the EEC and 6 were refered to the gov off, and we know two of those 6 got their jobs back not one referal to the AG or the FBI or any states attorney, my third grader could do better than that the sad part is know one knows what happened to the other six cases somehow i think we should know this is the USA and why would any case be referd to the Gov office when many of these accusations are about his appointees this is the exact reason many of his people refuse to honestly answer question from anyone it gives witness intimidation a new meaning tell the truth loose your job i have voted democrat my whole life i will not vote for another democrat for a long time this is embarassing

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anon — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:07:14 -0000

Bill, are you a Cubs fan?

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Rich Miller — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:01:40 -0000

Close, but I don't think so.

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Linus — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:53:38 -0000

Rich, you're a fan of the classics. Is that Jethro Tull's "Cross-Eyed Mary" playing in the background of the Flannery/Blago promo?

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beavis — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:50:57 -0000

The promo is very funny, reminds me of a negative campaign ad in style. I expect very little from the story though. Perhaps I'm ignorant, but I thought the public was already aware that he does nothing.

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Little Egypt — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:48:38 -0000

"Until", "unless", makes no difference in this case because Blago is already guilty in the other court - the court of public opinion. His poll numbers shout that loud and clear.

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Rich Miller — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:41:49 -0000

I prefer "unless."

"Until" connotes that the target will actually be found guilty.

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Ghost — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:38:36 -0000

I prefer innocent "until" proven guity :)

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Little Egypt — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:37:54 -0000

Well Bill, there are a lot of "innocent unless proven guilty" people currently working in the government sector. It's a long line my friend and you can only hope Blago is at the back of it. However, I think most of us know that Fitzgerald has given Blago reserved seating in Section A, Row 1, Seat 1.

I'm going to try to stay awake until 10 p.m. for the live feed.

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Bill — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:28:44 -0000

I prefer innocent unless proven guilty.

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Anonymous — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:25:50 -0000

The Governor practically dared somebody to sue him -- and somebody did. That the plaintiff has, or probably has, conservative political leanings or backing is no surprise. Who else would you expect to step up to the plate?

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Little Egypt — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:24:20 -0000

Bill, Blago will never admit he has done anything wrong. Ryan didn't either. But with the vast political corruption in Illinois at all governmental levels, I do believe the FBI would rather put its manpower on other corrupted officials who they know they can convict rather than chasing after your boy Blago IF he has not done anything wrong. I believe it was Patrick Fitzgerald who made a comment about the corrupted political hiring in State government, the FBI has subpoenaed Blago's campaign records, it has been said that one of Blago's employees has worn a wire, Rezko, Levine, and who knows what other information the FBI or Fitzgerald is going after. You and Blago can continue to proclaim innocence but it would be nice just once in a while to read something from you that says "innocent until proven guilty". That statement would be more believable to the general blogging population. I would be real reluctant to state that Blago is innocent and putting my reputation on the line. But then again, you do like to push buttons don't you?

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Bill — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:17:47 -0000

LE,
I always use the secret cellar entrance.

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GoBearsss — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:15:32 -0000

I guess doing google searches is asking too much sometimes.

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Ghost — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:10:05 -0000

Fed up the FBI is very very thorough. They investigated Ryan for roughly 12 years. Ryan to this day maintains his innocence.

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Little Egypt — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:08:25 -0000

On days like this, Bill doth protest too much. A lot of us have had 5 rotton years of non-governing with Elvis. Bill can stand a bad press day once in a while. I do wonder though with Bill's protests and always protective comments about Elvis, if he is wondering if Channel 2 has caught him going in and out of Chicago's Executive Mansion? I'll be watching the live feed Rich.