http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenFri, 03 Apr 2009 19:12:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220241<p>Schnorf- Bless you. Weren't you the same guy professing Hurtgen as an innocent? Saying that people were besmreaching people on this site and all the rest?</p><p>Bauman- Did your kid work for Hurtgen? Or was that someone else on the TRS Board?</p>More to comeFri, 03 Apr 2009 19:12:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220240<p>The indictments say Blago's intent was to rake in as much money as possible and divide it up with his co-schemers after he left office. But wasn't his massive fundraising aimed at an eventual run for president?</p>BookwormFri, 03 Apr 2009 07:53:58 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220239<p>They should have tossed in two more counts of perjury -- one for each time Blago took the oath of office.</p>BookwormFri, 03 Apr 2009 07:46:57 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220238<p>'Lop, if you want just hit the google before pouting off, you may turn out a good post someday. Read up a bit and all your questions are answered about TRS, Cellini, and the investment in land.</p>Jon BaumanFri, 03 Apr 2009 01:15:09 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220237<p>envelop, Bauman has the courage to post under his own name. If only someone as insightful and informed as you had the b---s to do the same.</p>steve schnorfFri, 03 Apr 2009 01:14:10 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220236<p>Floyd, and I assume that's a cheap shot at my late father who knew more about ethics and integrity than most of the GA combined, I did not have a fiend with a Superbird,period.</p>Jon BaumanFri, 03 Apr 2009 01:05:31 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220235<p>HOLY COW!!</p><p>Add me to the list of people wondering why Patti wasn't indicted today.</p><p>Curious to see how early the Tribune sells out tomorrow...</p>Lynn SFri, 03 Apr 2009 00:48:26 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220234<p>Now we can see why Madigan never returned his calls!</p>anonFri, 03 Apr 2009 00:14:14 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220232<p>Just in from work tonight, reading this, glad to know the coverage would be here on CapFax but still so sad. My state, our state, bruised, broken, shamed . . . again.</p>SuzanneFri, 03 Apr 2009 00:13:26 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220231<p>Rod must have been mentally ill at some level. Disconnected from reality, and spending virtually all his energy with fundraising and self-enrichment schemes. Gotta wonder about anybody who hung aroung that environment.</p>AnonThu, 02 Apr 2009 23:14:01 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220230<p>Three years ago Congressman Harold Cunningham was sentenced by a federal court to 8 years 7 months on bribery related charges of comparable magnitude, but with an offense that had a 10 year maximum and he "accepted responsibility" as that is defined by the federal sentencing guidelines. Also, he was older and in poor health. That is, to my knowledge, the longest sentence ever given to a Congressman.</p>mind-boggledThu, 02 Apr 2009 23:07:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220229<p>Jon,</p><p>Are you the same Jon who use to hang with a man who drove a Superbird back in Champaign?</p>FloydThu, 02 Apr 2009 23:06:30 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220228<p>Bauman...well then I guess it's all just one big misunderstanding. You had no influence on or role in the further enrichment of the celini's, you didn't have the power to stop the sweetheart deals..why I bet you didn't even KNOW celini. You seem to share the same contempt for honesty as does your (now twice indicted) patron. Sleep well....</p>enevlopThu, 02 Apr 2009 22:46:35 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220227<p>This is the last answer, 'lop. You are no better at history than spelling.</p><p>I was at TRS for 8 years as the COO before I became Director. The Cellini family firm was already on board when I got there, having been hired 2 years prior.</p>Jon BaumanThu, 02 Apr 2009 22:32:52 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220226<p>Well, well, well. If Rahm is indeed Congressman A, I can only imagine the choice names those two have for one another. It also explains why Blago publicly tossed Rahm under the bus at the impeachment trial.</p>BookwormThu, 02 Apr 2009 22:25:10 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220225<p>Judy took celini money, huh??? I don't think so. At least try to be legit about this stuff.</p><p>As for blogo and blogett I hope they both go to prison and Dick Mell gets the kids. Somehow that kind of irony makes me very happy tonight.</p>party of oneThu, 02 Apr 2009 22:06:19 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220224<p>Hey Smitty,<br>I caught the connection too, ya think c-man will walk. I think he wil be the only one.</p>litebriteThu, 02 Apr 2009 22:04:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220223<p>As our old Chicago native Tommy Boy would have said "HOLY SCHNEIKEES" or "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD", from "Helen you look like a Helen" to "Rod you look like a Helen"</p>RichardThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:49:58 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220222<p>Bauman....you cannot possibly expect anyone in this town to believe that you merely "applied" for the director's job and got it, or that Mr. Cellini's business interests just coincidentally followed you to TRS. But congratulations on your spell-check abilities..and be sure to note that skill on you resume the next time you "apply" for a job.</p>enevlopThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:42:55 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220221<p>So Harris flipped for sure. The question is, did he flip just on Blago, or did he do a double-gainer?</p><p>Do the feds allow a single flip when they think you can perform at a higher level of difficulty.</p><p>What's holding Kelly back? Certain gaming associates, so to speak?</p>wordslingerThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:42:46 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220220<p>How many charges were there against Ryan ? He only got a couple of years.</p><p>There were 22 charges and he got 6.5 years.</p>PPHSThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:42:37 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220219<p>"enevlop"</p><p>I applied for a vacant administrative position that did not require pension experience, but did require management experience and State government background. I also knew how to spell.</p><p>Now, run along. Time for bed.</p>Jon BaumanThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:37:14 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220218<p>The so called Decatur Mafia's heart just skipped a beat. Connect the dots!</p>HankThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:33:03 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220217<p>Bauman..how did you get to TRS Jon????? Deep experinece in retirement systems?</p>enevlopThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:22:22 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/04/02/this-just-in-200/#comment-18220216<p>Does anyone know what the minimum sentence would be if he is guilty on all charges ?<br>How many charges were there against Ryan ? He only got a couple of years.</p>WindyCityGardenerThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:15:24 -0000