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Sahims2 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:21:14 -0000

The Gov talking about someone else sensationalizing something is like the kettle calling the pot black. Hiz egoness puts his name on anything and everything he can - to the point of paying several network gurus overtime on a Sunday afternoon, just to get a press release out that there was a new Subway opening on one of the tollway oasis's. Talk about important news! He announces this "SWAT Team" BS for gasoline purchases - which is what the Dept. of Ag's people has been doing for years. To read the state's web site, you'd think that Rod is the only one working in the state. His office announces everything under the sun like he's the one doing it all - what a farce!!!!

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Speaking at Will — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:21:04 -0000

Changing my screen name to "King of Sweden"

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Anon — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:40:48 -0000

Its easy for everybody here to be critical of how the gov performs when surrounded with a throng of blood thirsty reporters, but I guarantee that each poster would forget the name of his/her own mother when surrounded by cameras in your face and reporters screaming questions at you. They stalk the gov and it is frankly kind of embarassing. Its like our own political papparazzi. The Illinois political TMZ. A constant press hit squad that never runs out of bullets.

I'm tired of it. I wish the gov would just leave when his press guy says last questions. Noting satisfies these people.

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Dan S, a voter and Cubs Fan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:31:34 -0000

Happy 4th to everyone, have fun be safe.

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anuff already — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:41:02 -0000

anuff already! the guy says he is not a target, so he is not a target. Let's talk to some of the other leaders in this state and find out what they think we should do. we all know where Rod stands and what he wants. I would like to know what Madigan wants. is Lisa running? Will there be a state wide tax increase? Seriously, can't we find other people and issues to talk to beside Rod. is the press so lazy that they can't move off the guy.

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Soon to Retire — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:56:45 -0000

I find it strange that Il Dept of Agr is in City of Chicago checking pumps during a dog and pony show by Blago. Truth be known the City of Chicago Weights and Mearsures does all gas pumps in Chicago and Dept of Agr does all others in the state. If 1 insp can do as many as 90 pumps a day, how then can 18 insp complete checks on each pump once a year, do the math, doesn't add up.

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emmejo — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:53:46 -0000

The Governor seems very angry and out of control. He needs better advisors and he should not have done this interview. He needs to stay away from the Press.

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downhereforyears — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:45 -0000

Sounds like the nerves are beginning to crumble. Oh he sounds so guilty.....dumb answers picked out of the air to try to defend his lies. Subject A....give me a break,,,,better yet give us all a break and come clean.

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Disgusted Downstate — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:44 -0000

Who says Rod misspoke. I think we should take what he says at face value. All he has to fear is the truth.

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Big Mama T — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:19:27 -0000

Wow. After listening to the presser I am at a loss for words. Rod is in big trouble when it comes to the thought process.

And...

I'll say that 10,000 times.

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Rich Miller — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:12:15 -0000

Blagojevich pal "DumberThanULook," do that again and you're banned. Plus, change your screen name. It's too close to another one. Until you do, you're done here.

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A Citizen — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:59:58 -0000

- Bill -
I am sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. Maybe tomorrow will be an up day.

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Ghost — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:59:48 -0000

those were just birthday gifts for his daughter... he is just not sure which daughter, or which birthday... But his employees typically give him cash for x-mas collected by his secretary.... oh wait wrong gov.... his friends typically give him cash for B'day gifst for his children.

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MouthofBabes.. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:57:59 -0000

Blago's quote is most troubling.

I wonder why nobody in the press has asked Blago about Ali Ata and Tony Rezko carrying $25,000 wrapped in a plastic bag to his Chicago mansion to stave off a building lean??

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Sheryl — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:56:44 -0000

Just ask Jacobs, he knows all about abuse from Rod.

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Bill — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:56:01 -0000

I wish Sheila was here.

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A naughty moose — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:38 -0000

Rich, you could raise a lot of $ for flood relief with a 2008 Special Session In Hell t-shirt that says "I Have Nothing To Fear But The Truth."

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ChampaignDweller — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:48:53 -0000

Who knew that the King of Sweden had such pull with the Governor?

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He Makes Ryan Look Like a Sain — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:35:51 -0000

Rich, I agree with Ghost. Shirts, bumper stickers, buttons. That will be a classic.

I am thinking about changing my Nickname to:

I know the truth of things and I have nothing to fear but the truth,

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Vote Quimby! — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:33:35 -0000

Now we know why he has all those spokescritters.... he obviously can't speak for himself!

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DuPage Dave — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:32:05 -0000

Gamblers say that every poker player has a "tell", a signal or sign that the cards are good or bad or that the player is about to bet a certain way. Blago's "tell" is the use of the word "absurd". Every time he's pushed beyond his capacity (which is pretty low) he labels a question "absurd" or "ridiculous". Then he makes unsupportable or flatly untrue statements like "all our kids have health care" or "I'm a strong supporter of Cease Fire". He attacks the Trib reports when they call him on refusing to return to meet with the editorial board. He doesn't deny that he's refusing to appear, he says the Trib is dishonest and "absurd".

Today's performance shows why they don't let him out of the house very often. What a joke.

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Ghost — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:30:20 -0000

Rich you really need to toss the quote onto a t-shirt with the gov's name and date; political collectors item.

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He Makes Ryan Look Like a Sain — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:28:25 -0000

I cannot believe his staff didn't get him out of there right away. You cannot allow the boss to take shots like that and to misspeak, get excited and get in a debate with a bunch of journalist. It is inexcusable. PLUS this isn't his first Rodeo, to borrow a phrase "What was he thinking?"

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DumberThanUThink — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:26:30 -0000

He sounded real bad on Don & Roma. But at his worst after lunch. Very shaky voice...Where are the SPINSISTERS!!!!
HELP!!!!!

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BannedForLife — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:26:11 -0000

Rich, he didn't veto ALL CeaseFire funding.