Now let's ask to see the checks and/or debit card receipts to see which casino sold him those "personal items"
Rod sez I'm pork
· 1 year ago
Sigh. Just sigh. Just once it would be refreshing to be pleasantly surprised.
Dan S, a Voter & Cubs Fan
· 1 year ago
Would be very interesting to see the trail the money goes on. Is this another job for Fitz? And, are there IRS implications? Could this be why that ethics bill is buried in committee?
Wumpus
· 1 year ago
Isn't he a "double-dipper". Is he still a sewer inspector? Is that money, plus his Senate President Salary not enough? Is Blago not spreading the love? Does Blago not pay him for carrying hie water?
So he cannot manage to live on his bountiful income, but he wants to manage our money?
wordslinger
· 1 year ago
I wasn't aware of the loophole -- sweet. I wondered why more legislators weren't doing it, but then it occurred to me the Four Tops wouldn't be prime their campaign funds if they were.
The Sun-Times story made me laugh, though. You have two people quoted, a no comment from Jones, and obviously some record checking. There are four bylines. Somebody's bigfooting that story.
Anon
· 1 year ago
Do any other legislators take similiar loans from their campaign accounts?
The Fox
· 1 year ago
Since 1989? Sounds like chump change to me. I would bet Jones is a soft touch for some of those members who are not lawyers, insurance agents or some other outside jobs. I doubt if he asked for chits or IOUs from his colleagues. Just asking.
Rooster
· 1 year ago
It's not taxpayer funds, it's money Emil Jones raised from private sources, so where is the story?
Keeping up Appearances
· 1 year ago
As anyone who has taken the required State of Illinois ethics training knows, even the appearance of something unethical is to be avoided. Oh wait, does Jones (and others) take the ethics course?
Hard Working Taxpayer
· 1 year ago
I would love to see if any of that money went to Blago, or his children for their birthdays.
Plutocrat03
· 1 year ago
When a lender 'forgives' a portion of a loan the beneficiary of that largess has to report that income to the IRS as income and is charged a tax on the proceeds.
Therefore if a campaign contribution is converted to personal use, it should be subject to IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue rules.
Did he pay income taxes on the proceeds?
Macbeth
· 1 year ago
And Jones is same guy saying that he needs a pay raise?
Good god. I didn't think it possible, but Jones is looking just as bad as Blagojevich -- worse, in this particular case.
This seems sleazy -- and angers me.
Ghost
· 1 year ago
SOunds like the fictional ethics bill could use some langauge prohibitng loans from campaign funds. It almost sounds like fraud, you collect money from people telling them it is for your election campaign, but then spend it on yourself instead.
Dirt Guy
· 1 year ago
Wheels and the bus go 'round and 'round, and Emil goes oink, oink.
Fan of the Game
· 1 year ago
===And the paper had this reaction from a goo-goo===
What the heck is a "goo-goo"?
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
===What the heck is a “goo-goo�===
A good government type.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
I learn something new everyday...goo-goo because they're babes in the woods with wolves all around?
Anonymous45
· 1 year ago
I cannot for the life of me understand how this guy remains the President of the Senate or how he manages to get re-elected. I also cannot understand him when he talks...but maybe that's why he stays where he is...whadhesay? Genius!
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
===I also cannot understand him when he talks===
That's your problem, not his. I understand him fine. Sometimes, I wish I didn't.
Anonymous45
· 1 year ago
Rich, I think the combination of his basso profundo voice and a tendency for him to talk slowly is why I can't keep track of what he is saying...it's me not you...just like George on Seinfeld...
The Ibenidiot
· 1 year ago
Rich, you understand him because you are a music freak. Listening to music with bad PA systems will fine tune your ear.
Rooster
· 1 year ago
Emil Jones raised money and loaned it to himself? What's unethical about that? Isn't it Emil Jone's money? Can't he loan his money to himself? Doesn't the law give him the right to access the money he raised for any purpose he sees fit?
When did following the law become unethical?
The Doc
· 1 year ago
The problem isn't the interest-free loan from EJ's campaign coffers. I don't particularly care if he used the cash to buy a season pass at Great America.
The problem is that there no statute governing repayment conditions of said loan. It appears that the loan can remain unpaid in perpetuity, and that's a problem.
Greg
· 1 year ago
A loan with a below-market interest rate is a gift. End of story.
a gift is a gift is a gift ...
· 1 year ago
So, he "gifted" himself some money. I "gift" my wife most of my paycheck and no one is rushing to legislate that.
nino
· 1 year ago
i cannot understand him either. rich your ear has been trained to pick up on this because you listen to him so much. most people think he mumbles.
All Comments
So he cannot manage to live on his bountiful income, but he wants to manage our money?
The Sun-Times story made me laugh, though. You have two people quoted, a no comment from Jones, and obviously some record checking. There are four bylines. Somebody's bigfooting that story.
Therefore if a campaign contribution is converted to personal use, it should be subject to IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue rules.
Did he pay income taxes on the proceeds?
Good god. I didn't think it possible, but Jones is looking just as bad as Blagojevich -- worse, in this particular case.
This seems sleazy -- and angers me.
What the heck is a "goo-goo"?
A good government type.
That's your problem, not his. I understand him fine. Sometimes, I wish I didn't.
When did following the law become unethical?
The problem is that there no statute governing repayment conditions of said loan. It appears that the loan can remain unpaid in perpetuity, and that's a problem.
rich your ear has been trained to pick up on this because you listen to him so much. most people think he mumbles.