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Good one Rod!
A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!
Oh, now he's bringing in the Tribune? His irony meter must be broken.
Hmmm... I didn't know citizens could be impeached, convicted and removed.
Act indepedently, as long as you back ME!
[Leads the Deltas out of the hearing, all humming the Star-Spangled Banner]
Quoting Pres. Ike... crazy
He's certainly no Holmes....
Rod is the bully on the playground who cries on the teachers shoulder when she shows up, perfectly playing the victim.
This news conference, though, was a dud IMO...I had expected more. Oh well.
It certainly is interesting....
No, it really isn't "interesting." It is more "creepy" than "interesting."
"They are fair, don't change them. Give him the trial he deserves and remove him ASSSAP!"
Episode 55: Cowboy Rod's Hangin'
In our last episode, Cowboy Rod was impeached by the General Assembly Boys who cornered our hero in the Bridgeview Corral. Our episode begins as Cowboy Rod is pleading his case before the GA Boys.
Cowboy Rod: I swore on a holy Bible to uphold the law! I can't allow you to hang me because I would be allowing you to break your Oath! If you can throw a governor out anytime they want, those lawmakers who are unknown to voters, are surrounded by a political industrial complex of lobbyists without me! I challenged your system! Free transportation! No tax increases! I was herding cattle with Rahm Emanuel, Jesse Jackson Junior, and Valerie Jarrett! I wasn't even around!
The Boys: Well, it is like this Cowboy Rod. We got here a bunch of crimes with your fingerprints on them. We have you on tape rustling Obama's old horse and trying to sell it to Valerie Jarrett and Jesse Jackson Junior - who you claim you were herding cattle with. Old Man Fitz says they caught you red-handed!
Cowboy Rod: If you hang me you will all pay! You can't afford to pay more during this economic recession, can you? You Boys have conspired against me. My view is this, and I believe it strongly, Mayor Daley publically supported an income tax increase. You GOP Boys want it to so that they can defeat you GA Boys! Without a fair hearing, you will be going down. Rule 8B and 15F hamstrungs me. Very simple. It is basic fundamental fairness, and I am being denied this!
GA Boys: Well Cowboy Rod, it looks like you are out of arguments preventing us from stretching your neck. If we hung you unfairly, we'll be mighty sad. But you have to understand Cowboy Rod, you might not have rustled off Obama's horse, but we have you rustlin' off business in Illinois, we have you rustlin' off our budget, we have you extorting the children's hospital for loot, and we don't like the way you comb your hair.
Cowboy Rod: Look, ya got me! All I want is some fairness!
Will the General Assembly Boys show mercy to Cowboy Rod? Could they be that stupid? Find out next week kids with our next episode: "Cowboy Rod's Final Days!"
Everyday it seems were wasting away
Another place where the faces are so cold
Id drive all night just to get back home
Im a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
Im wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
http://www.nbcchicago.com/live/?aid=38226939&am...
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'll be brief. The issue here is not whether we broke a few rules, or took a few liberties with our female party guests - we did. But you can't hold a whole fraternity responsible for the behavior of a few, sick twisted individuals. For if you do, then shouldn't we blame the whole fraternity system? And if the whole fraternity system is guilty, then isn't this an indictment of our educational institutions in general? I put it to you, Greg - isn't this an indictment of our entire American society? Well, you can do whatever you want to us, but we're not going to sit here and listen to you badmouth the United States of America. Gentlemen" !
Blago was speaking to the jury pool.
also, Blago was putting Rahm, Valerie and more on notice that he will be calling them as witnesses. what a spectacle that will be.
when will the long nightmare be over?
I believe the Library guy citizen who was arrested for shop lifting was hung. By the governor himself. And how many others have been fired over being from previous administrations? They didn't even do anything criminally wrong.
Hilarious......
This is all too funny. Program manager is explaining this on air. Gives Blago a chance to collaborate with the Tribune editorial board members. Bring down the conspiracy against him from the inside.
I wonder how much air time his response will relative to the Governor.
I wonder how much air time his response will relative to the Governor.
See the link:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/...
The hearing is at 4 today. Maybe that will shut him up.
next time, work with the General Assembly rather than fight them for dominance every day. See what good might get accomplished. And pay your bills!
Of course, it was worth the price of admission just to hear the Guv mention Ed Genson and Oliver Wendell Holmes in the same sentence.
It will be the very definition of "backfire."
And, really, suggesting that Pat Quinn, of all people, the guy who hands out tea bag all the time, has been looking to raise taxes...it blows my mind.
Roll'em, Roll' em, Roll' em, keep them cameras amd dollars roll'in. Governor Rawhide has to pay his legal fees somehow!
Profile of the Sociopath
This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.
Glibness and Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.