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Re: Must-see video

Captain America — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:53 -0000

I just noticed someon appropraited my nom de plume to refer to John Fritchey as a buffoon late Friday night. Just for the record, the real CA Likes and respects John Firtchey and thinks he is an outstanding legislator!

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anon — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:30:15 -0000

I live in Molaro's District in the 23rd Ward. Although Senator Molaro and the Alderman and Commiteeman Mike Zalewski are strong supporters of Governor Blagojevich it would have been nice to witness some "testicular virility" on Senator Molaro's part. Sure, the Feds need to complete their investigation, but give me a break. There is enough out there already and Ata has just taken it to another level. I want my State Senator looking out for his constituents and not a sitting Governor that I believe is on the take. When's the next election Bob?

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Cousin Ralph — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:50:19 -0000

"Broadcast the SOS and fire the flares, the SS ILDem is taking on water and starting to list! The passengers in First Class are starting to panic!" "Will you be going down with the Ship Captain Rod?" "I --I --I cant believe she's sinking!"

Re: Must-see video

GofGelnview — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:41:47 -0000

Hat's off to Rep. Fritchey for taking on that moron from Blago's office and having the guts to post here.

shame on you anonymous wimps and others...

Go Fitzy - clean up this State. let's rid ourselves of Cellini, kjellander, Hurtgen, rezko and Blago. the only ones holding out....the rest have pled guilty:

Glennon, Levine, Loren, Cari, Keiferbaum, Ata and more to come have pled guilty in this deal...Clean house.

Cellini, Kjellander and Hurtgen all were close to Ryan. Hurtgen was even named in the Ryan indictment and STILL didn't learn a lesson. He came right back to Blago's crew with the same deals.

Re: Must-see video

22skidoo — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:44:08 -0000

I wonder why Molaro's comments are getting a free pass. "Let the feds do their job" comes down to waiting out the Rezko trial, waiting for a verdict, waiting to see if the feds decide to take on Governor B/Citizen A. No guarantees that any of this will take place soon. "Not our job" boggles the mind--if the state constitution has an impeachment process, then it IS the GA's job. And corruption costs. It makes for inefficient, unjust government; funds diverted; budgets undermined; projects promised but not finished. Real people bear the economic impact of corrupt government.

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Bruno — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:16:55 -0000

Stick a fork in Blago, he's done, well done!

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southern illinoisan — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:14:57 -0000

Rep. Fritchey, thanks for standing up and bringing this issue to the forefront. There is a large majority that have lost faith in the governor's leadership ability and leadership from his office is what is needed to move things along in Sfield. He has lost all credibility. And not only from the Rezko issue but many others. Ask any legislator about "MOU's" and what does that say? The argument should not be about Rod Blagojevich, but about his performance as governor. And any level-headed impartial observer would say he has done a terrible job.

Re: Must-see video

Speaking at Will — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:39:27 -0000

As a citizen of Southern Illinois. Thank God for Capitol Fax. I get no media coverage of these issues in Carbondale. I'm gonna go get some Mary Lou's Biscuits and Gravy.

Re: Must-see video

Louis Howe — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:36:45 -0000

Rep. Fritchey opened the TV segment with a reasoned argument. However, the point at which an impeachment resolution is appropriate is when/if Gov. Blagojevich is indicted. Gov. Edgar was involved in a similar pay-to-play scandal (MSI) and never was threatened with impeachment. Gov. Thompsonâ€™s infamous Rutan case was similar pay-to-play and he wasnâ€™t impeached. Ronen and Molaro are rightâ€¦The legislature should focus on the budget and let the criminal justice system proceed with a full investigation of state government practices.

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come on carol — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:47:19 -0000

Ronan is exactly what is wrong in this state. She served in the senate, landed a huge appointment, upped her pension, defends Blago. Obscene at best!

Re: Must-see video

some former legislative intern — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:52:23 -0000

Ronen has chosen to go down with the ship. I thought she was smarter than that. Molaro just sounded like he always does: goofy. Fritchey made good points, but perhaps he is not the best one to be leading on this, given all his city lobbying? I don't buy Ronen's b.s. that there is some double standard, or that because Franks was involved in the Health Facilities deal that his integrity is in question, but perhaps it would be better for all concerned if a someone pristine clean moved this forward, preferably people who have been around for a long time.

How about: Barbara Currie and Mark Beaubien?

Re: Must-see video

IDOT Guy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:31:45 -0000

I am not represented by Fritchey, but have a lot of respect for the work he does. He follows the rules about his other job(s), and I believe anyone throwing dirt at him is trying to ease the pressure that is building on the governor.

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Rep. John Fritchey — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:48:22 -0000

Bearss,

While I'm willing to spend time here, I'm not spending all of my time here :)

That being said, it's been a long week, and I think I'm calling it a day as far as this issue is concerned. Have a good weekend all.

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GoBearsss — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:45:06 -0000

Rich -

I think John did get scared away after all. That's a shame.

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VanillaMan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:27:28 -0000

I'm tired of reading and seeing people accuse one another of having ulterior motives when things like this happen.

We have political roadkill here people. Someone has to start cleaning up the mess. Stop arguing that Blagojevich isn't dead in the water, that Ata is just making stuff up, that the 'facts' are not all in yet, that he's innocent until proven guilty, and yell at the people who recognize this.

Blagojevich is stinking up the place. The courts are shutting him down. Now stop acting up and get us out of this jam!

Re: Must-see video

Dirt Guy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:25:52 -0000

Samson,

From all I have seen and read it is BLAGOJEVICH who is the problem when it comes to getting the budget passed. Why send him something he will just ignore and mutilate? When he done "fixing" a budget he has cut critical programs and illegally funded his own programs. Since when does our governor have the unilateral power to funds things willy nilly as he chooses? I always thought we had three arms of the government to prevent dictatorial maneuvers such as the ones Rod pulls.

Re: Must-see video

Rich Miller — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:24:24 -0000

Exactly, but this isn't purely some political thing. Ata changed the world.

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Anonymous — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:22:21 -0000

rich, but three weeks was a lifetime ago...before ata... even fritchey said that he wasnt considering impeachment earlier but after the new revelations he has changed his mind...isnt it safe to assume that the same logic went through Franks' head?

Re: Must-see video

Rich Miller — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:18:37 -0000

===This is an attempt by Madigan/Franks/Fritchey to try the Governor publicly and muddy the waters for the next gubernatorial election.===

Wrong. I talked to Franks about impeachment three weeks ago. He said it wasn't an option and didn't want to consider it. Fritchey has also been reluctant.

This is about Ali Ata and Joe Cari. Period. Deal with it.

Re: Must-see video

AwesomeQuoteJaded — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:17:48 -0000

I wish more folks would examine those transcripts from the past. The Demcrats were so willing to attack the Ryan administration for their obvious faults. Now, look who is on the receiving end...you guys!! Time to own up Democrats you all stood with him last election and even pressured Madigan to get up there on the stage with him at the state fair.

Re: Must-see video

Garp — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:16:49 -0000

I watched that show and I am glad you posted this, Rich. I thought her point was, other people are breaking the law so why can't we? If she is Blogo's best defense he in big big trouble.

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wordslinger — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:15:41 -0000

I don't catch all the statewide news. But there seems to be something missing from all the sturm and drang over impeachment and corruption in the Blagojevich administration:

Republicans.

Where are they? There's a Democratic administration on the ropes. The GOP has no statewide officeholders, is in the minority in both chambers, has shaky congressional seats and... nothing.

Aren't there ambitious Republicans who want to get on TV railing about corrupt Chicago politics? How about the guy running for Senate, Sauerberg? He's so low-profile, I wouldn't know him if sat next to me on the bus.

I know there are Republicans mixed up in the Rezko case, but the ultimate poster boy for all this is the Democratic governor. What gives?

Re: Must-see video

Samson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:14:19 -0000

Its a shame what Fritchey is trying to do. This is all personal for him. To say that he does not have political motivations is laughable. This is an attempt by Madigan/Franks/Fritchey to try the Governor publicly and muddy the waters for the next gubernatorial election.

Molaro made the most sense. Let the Feds do their job. However, Ronen made a good point about the Franks family and their connection to the Health Facility Planning Board. Fritchey and Franks need to concentrate on passing a budget instead of wasting our time on these petty games.

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Jaded — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:10:31 -0000

I think former Senator Ronen needs to follow some of her own advice. Senator transcripts, January 6, 2003 in Executive Session speaking against last minute appointments of the Ryan administration:

"I would urge all of my collegues on both sides of the isle to stand up for change, to disassociate themselves with the poltics of the past, with the corruption of the past."

Talk about hypocrisy.

Re: Must-see video

VanillaMan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:08:58 -0000

It is quite clear what we are seeing. We have two Blagojevich minions attacking Franks and Fritchey for leading on this discussion. Instead of discussing Blagojevich, they play childish games and make accusations. It is utter nonsense!

The case is not Franks and Fritchey. The case is Rod Blagojevich. The four individuals in this video have ended up before these cameras because of actions taken by Blagojevich, not Franks or Fritchey.

Why the anger, the unprofessionalism and the behavior? Because Rod Blagojevich has set the narrative standard as every governor does. If Ronen's comments are correct, then why have a governor? A governor is to be held to a higher standard - that is why the office exists. Instead she focuses on attacking Franks and Fritchey.

Disgusting behavior. For the past five years we have been witnessing this low-ball politics and letting it interfer with the work needed to be done.

Anyone refusing to discuss the options of impeachment or recall at this time are not doing their jobs. Any legislator worthy of their title, pay and time should be looking ahead at the options we face regarding Blagojevich. He has to go!

Ugly!