http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenThu, 11 Dec 2008 01:59:02 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192338<p>"I find it difficult to admire a bully for his smarts."<br>"My final memory of Greenlee is of him giving the death stare to a guy who dared dis the last goofy Filan idea to sell pension bonds, lease the lotto, etc. BTW, that guy was right."</p><p>Greenlee is Filan, Jr. They both are smart men, but neither was a leader. There are three important traits of a great leader: Smarts, energy and ethics. They had the first two but failed miserably on the last one. Their schemes and need to control almost everything and everybody made many of the true leaders with promise ineffective. Those folks have left long ago out of frustration.</p><p>Now Filan and several Agency Directors should follow Greenlee's lead and leave.</p>AnonymousThu, 11 Dec 2008 01:59:02 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192337<p>To "not so fast on Edgar" - BRAVO!</p><p>Let's not forget that for a botched MSI prosecution, the grand jury's indictment of Janis Cellini and Michael Belletire would have gone forward. (And for those of you who don't remember, their being named as unindicted co-conspirators was documented in the September 2000 issue of Illinois Issues - last time I checked, those issues were archived at NIU's library website).</p>Smitty IrvingThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:42:44 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192336<p>So whats the over/under on USAT's tenure once prez-elect takes office?</p>chessplayerWed, 10 Dec 2008 23:51:09 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192335<p>Six, a lot of difficult things look easy from a distance, like downhill skiing, car racing, or beating Michael Jordan one-on-one.</p><p>I agree that Fitz had a target rich environment. However, there was a great deal of good old police work, a handful of early cooperating witnesses who put their livelihoods and perhaps more at risk by taking out Stu Levine (and I'm not talking about that opportunistic bleep Pamela Davis) and that old deadly sin, greed.</p><p>My final memory of Greenlee is of him giving the death stare to a guy who dared dis the last goofy Filan idea to sell pension bonds, lease the lotto, etc. BTW, that guy was right. If the State had sold those pension bonds, the $16 billion would be worth about $11 billion right now.</p>Arthur AndersenWed, 10 Dec 2008 23:15:49 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192334<p><i>He’s probably the greatest USAT public oorruption prosecutor in history based upon his results.</i></p><p>But, to paraphrase Rich, he has had such a "target rich environment" to work in, and it couldn't have been too much more difficult than shooting fish in a barrel, or at least fishing in an overstocked pond.</p>Six Degrees of SeparationWed, 10 Dec 2008 22:53:03 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192333<p>Sap,</p><p>I agree with what you are saying. I have worked with some great people that have started working for the state or who have advanced under this administration. I have also seen my share of worthless hacks. This was the same under the Ryan administration but I noticed you forgot to acknowledge that. Many of the Blago people came in the door with the attitude of if you were here before us, you are bad. I wonder how they view it now. Should they be held to the same standard when Gov. Quinn takes office?</p>AnonWed, 10 Dec 2008 22:23:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192332<p>Those who would tout Edgar as governor: Don't for a minute think that MSI didn't reach to the top of his administration and most likely to Edgar himself.</p>Not so fast on EdgarWed, 10 Dec 2008 21:38:50 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192331<p>I have worked with Bob Greenlee in both of the Agencies I worked for during the last six years. I found him to be both an intelligent and a bright individual. I only wish for him the best in the future and I hope that any issues that arise from this he can rise above.</p>the ole precinct captainWed, 10 Dec 2008 20:22:03 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192330<p>Fitzgerald has surpassed Thompson's career as a U.S. Attorney by a longshot. He's probably the greatest USAT public oorruption prosecutor in history based upon his results. Who else will have presided over the investigation and conviction of two Governors? I know its a team effort - other attorneys and the FBI - but great job everyone!!!</p>Captain AmericaWed, 10 Dec 2008 19:07:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192329<p>Folks, what document are you reading? those who enable or facilitate corruption aren't stand up guys, they're just corrupt.</p><p>One trait of "Stand-up guys" is that, in the tough moments, when others woudn't, they stand up. Deputy Governor A had his moment..."What do you think of that idea?" How about "it's crazy" or "it's illegal" or "why don't we run that one by the lawyers" or "splunge" or anything but giving voice to essentially a word for word summary of the tribune plot that was put into place after "he" put it into words. The only appropriate description of "Deputy Governor A" - if the audio tapes were appropriately transcribed - is either "Co-conspirator" or "Co-Defendant. If that person also happens to be Bob Greenlee, which seems likely, as he is the only DG who was also a "he" when the conversations took place, then Bob Greenlee is neither a "stand-up guy, nor a "good public servant". If he were, the whole hare-brained idea may have been shot down in the minute that it was brought up.</p><p>If the U.S. Attorney who was smart enough to bring this investigation to this point couldn't figure out that Ms. Peters is not a "he", then I take it all back.</p>Are you kidding me?Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:58:20 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192328<p>Bob is a smart guy but not always pleasant and he definitely drank the Kool-Aid by the gallons. He spent years as Filan's de facto enforcer and learned from his boss well. He intimidated and threatened people to get the job done as a GOMB staff person and deputy chief of staff. It appears he just continued that method of operating as a deputy governor. I find it difficult to admire a bully for his smarts.</p>zekeWed, 10 Dec 2008 18:31:17 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192327<p>This administration brought in its fair share of hacks as did the admninstrations that preceded it. But it also brought in many bright, hard-working, dedicated people, Bob Greenlee was definitely one of them, who will be left out in the cold. Every time an administration changes, I feel bad for the political hires who worked their tails off and got dumped by the new guy.</p>SapWed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:08 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192326<p>Maybe Bob Greenlee can make a comeback like John "Quarters" Boyle did with the State Tollway Commission.</p>LuisWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:20:37 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192325<p>Somewhere, Elvis weeps....</p>Conservative RepublicanWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:17:02 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192324<p>Bob Greenlee is a friend of mine and faithful public servant. I wish him well.</p>Black IvyWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:13:20 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192323<p>Concur: Bob Greenlee is a young guy who is both very bright and good-hearted. Intelligence and wisdom don't always go hand in hand, particularly in your early 30s--and particularly when someone is a relative political novice.</p><p>Of course, scope of his involvement is yet to be determined. But looks as if he got in over his head.</p><p>Can't say this about many in the Blago administration, but I very much hope he recovers from this.</p>Anon TooWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:12:12 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192322<p>Not sure about the rats, but I prefer Kass. Those that get on the Federal Bus first get the best seats. Those that wait get tossed under the bus.</p>How IronicWed, 10 Dec 2008 17:08:13 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192321<p>What's that saying about rats leaving a sinking ship?</p>AnonWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:57:51 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192320<p>So what happens now to all of the agency directors who show up as a Rezko-linked appointee?</p>From the SidelinesWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:56:33 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192319<p>I worked with Bob before he became Deputy Governor. He is a very bright guy, so it was odd that he took the position in the first place. Filan was his boss and he held his ground. Maybe he was given a choice, become head of GOMB or become Deputy Governor, who knows. I never worked with Dean Martinez, but I agree with Bebe about Louanner.</p><p>Also, did anyone else notice that Filan was made head of the IFA on 11/12? Blago mentioned that even if he left his position, he would have appointees still in place to help with the sale of Wrigley Field...hmmmm, who could that be?</p>Shallow PharnyxWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:54:42 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192317<p>As to Fitz flashing a number for citizens to call - Maybe he could just get Billy Mays of TV ad fame to do an ad for the Feds. Would be a classic.</p>A CitizenWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:48:18 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192316<p>In my dealings with Bob, I found him to be a very smart and reasonable person, despite the idiotic and questionable things his former director at GOMB had him doing. However, I also found him to be someone who drank the kool-aid big-time. Hopefully he is clean in all of this.</p>Former 4d3Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:40:15 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192315<p>I see Blago's former Deputy, Sheila Nix, jumped ship last year and ended up on the CTA Board.</p><p>How lovely</p>LuisWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:32:07 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192314<p>If anyone could convince Mrs. Edgar to let Jim run, I think the former Governor would win 60% of the vote in 2010. A Edgar/Kirk ticket in a probable bad off year election for the DEMS would be formidable.</p>LuisWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:25:54 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2008/12/10/this-just-in-deputy-governor-resigns/#comment-18192313<p>Justice, your post was very prescient. Mr. Greenlee was and is no Gandhi and he is resigning quite likely to make the inevitable perp walk a bit less public.</p><p>He, and other similarly situated "Deputy Governors" or others who signed off for the Governor or GOMB on the hundreds of tainted hires are in a world of hurt.</p>Arthur AndersenWed, 10 Dec 2008 16:19:41 -0000