Illinois Gov arrested for trying to sell Obama's vacant seat

[CHICKSINGA]

Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appeared in court this afternoon to hear federal corruption charges against him related to the selection of President-elect Barack Obama's successor. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said Blagojevich tried to sell the Senate seat in exchange for favors.

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I know it's politics - but we should acknowledge it.

[Banned]

Nobama said he had no part in this at all. But tapes of David Axelrod, his top advisor showed him saying Barry was very involved in the selection of the senate seat. Should we start the impeachment proceedings?

[CHICKSINGA]

Don't worry, they'll be too busy exalting Caroline Kennedy to Hillary's vacant throne to pay attention to reality. (but Buddah forbid we question the experience of a Kennedy!)

Damn! - I was really hoping to be proved wrong!

[f.sciarrillo]

That is classic! Serves him right - Obama seems to know all the corrupt people, doesn't he?

[Hawk]

The Governor is an ASS and ASSES come in all political persuasions.

[Merge]

I'm with Hawk on this one.

[mjb]

I'm with Hawk on this one.

Rockpage rule #1:

Never agree with what hawk posts. no matter what. even if it's true.

it's the forum rules.

[CHICKSINGA]

I don't dispute the gov's an ass. Yep, there's quite a few.
I'm just waitin' to see where it goes...

[bassist_25]

I'm with Hawk on this one.

Rockpage rule #1:

Never agree with what hawk posts. no matter what. even if it's true.

it's the forum rules.

[Merge]

I'm sorry, please accept my deepest apologies.

[tornandfrayed]

This is all just a diversion to keep you dumb ass's from realizing that the border to Pakistan is now in Montana.

remember?

Wah, Wah, Wah

Say it ain't so wundercoverjoe!

[Hawk]

I'm with Hawk on this one.

Rockpage rule #1:

Never agree with what hawk posts. no matter what. even if it's true.

it's the forum rules.

I can't stop effin laughin'. Really

[Banned]

This is all just a diversion to keep you dumb ass's from realizing that the border to Pakistan is now in Montana.

remember?

Wah, Wah, Wah

Say it ain't so wundercoverjoe!

Keep off the beans before you post.

[whitedevilone]

Sounds like you thinskinned libs ain't ready for what the ringleader of the most corrupt state government is about to unleash on the national stage.You welcomed this radical into the oval office without even demanding proof of stateside birth.The PM of Kenya has already proclaimed Barry's birthplace is a shrine.
Now he's already backtracking ha ha ha ha ha.Rembember folks;shit rolls downhill

[Hawk]

More guilt by association ? Let the man do his job, then you can judge him.

And stay away from those damn white supremest webs. They do tend to lie. And when you repeat those lies...well...it doesn't say much for you...

And if you don't get your info from them, then you get it from some site that repeats the same shit..........................................

[songsmith]

I don't buy into the Obama connection at all. He called Obama a motherf**ker on the FBI tape. Does that sound cozy to anyone? Also, if there was a connection to Obama, why didn't the FBI come out with it? They have the wiretaps.
(Here's where the neo's start spouting what they heard on Fox... blah blah vast left-wing conspiracy blah socialism blah blah Nancy Pelosi blah blah Bill Ayers blah blah blah Barack HUSSEIN Obama blah blah big government blah blah socialism again blah...)
BTW, where's the outpouring of righteous indignation for Ted Stevens, R-Alaska (no relation )? That must be a pretty corrupt state up there. And I bet he's worked directly with World's Greatest Mom, too! She HAS to be dirty!

The dude effed up and he'll pay for it with his career and hopefully some jail time. It doesn't now, and never will affect us directly, anyway. Next week there'll be another political scandal, and I'm betting it's a retaliatory strike from the Dems. Ah, the ebb and flow of political bullshite... it just never ends.------->JMS

[whitedevilone]

More guilt by association ? Let the man do his job, then you can judge him.

And stay away from those damn white supremest webs. They do tend to lie. And when you repeat those lies...well...it doesn't say much for you...

And if you don't get your info from them, then you get it from some site that repeats the same shit..........................................

Are you kidding Bill?YOU throwing aroung"guilt by association".I almost fell out of my chairLOL.If you think i cruise white supremest sights you don't pay very close attention when we meet face to face.But hey i could listen to Keith Oberman who might be the biggest douchbag on the air.John probably listens to him.

[lonewolf]

This is just another typical Crook County politician who duped his constituents. You know the type--good looking...lots of charm...silver tongue.

[Hawk]

More guilt by association ? Let the man do his job, then you can judge him.

And stay away from those damn white supremest webs. They do tend to lie. And when you repeat those lies...well...it doesn't say much for you...

And if you don't get your info from them, then you get it from some site that repeats the same shit..........................................

Are you kidding Bill?YOU throwing aroung"guilt by association".I almost fell out of my chairLOL.If you think i cruise white supremest sights you don't pay very close attention when we meet face to face.But hey i could listen to Keith Oberman who might be the biggest douchbag on the air.John probably listens to him.

I wasn't directing my comment at anyone in particular. But I do check out those sites and the rhetoric does get picked by other sites and the lies do get repeated. I'm sorry if you took it as an insult and I sincerely apologize.

Songsmith, good points.

Damn, I was going to stay out of these threads.

I do suggest you watch Keith Olbermann. I listen to Rush and O'Riley. It's good to listen to all sides.

I will say this. If Obama is corrupt - dump him.

[whitedevilone]

It's cool Bill.Trust me i DO keep an eye on both sides of the fence. Peace

[REDillon]

How much was he selling the seat for? I'm sick of my job and I got 10 bucks, ya think I could buy it and take it home and put it in front of my TV? I'd have a great seat for all those political rallys and crap.

I briing NOTHING to the table.....sorry.

[f.sciarrillo]

They were saying that he was doing more than trying to sell the senate seat. He has a long list of charges against him.

[DirtySanchez]

Corrupt Politicians? Nonsense.

[Merge]

I don't buy into the Obama connection at all. He called Obama a motherf**ker on the FBI tape. Does that sound cozy to anyone? Also, if there was a connection to Obama, why didn't the FBI come out with it? They have the wiretaps.
(Here's where the neo's start spouting what they heard on Fox... blah blah vast left-wing conspiracy blah socialism blah blah Nancy Pelosi blah blah Bill Ayers blah blah blah Barack HUSSEIN Obama blah blah big government blah blah socialism again blah...)
BTW, where's the outpouring of righteous indignation for Ted Stevens, R-Alaska (no relation )? That must be a pretty corrupt state up there. And I bet he's worked directly with World's Greatest Mom, too! She HAS to be dirty!

The dude effed up and he'll pay for it with his career and hopefully some jail time. It doesn't now, and never will affect us directly, anyway. Next week there'll be another political scandal, and I'm betting it's a retaliatory strike from the Dems. Ah, the ebb and flow of political bullshite... it just never ends.------->JMS

I totally agree. If Obama was connected to this, the FBI would know about it. Calling this guy an idiot is actually doing a dis-service to true idiots.

[Blain]

Reports say Jesse Jackson Jr. may be connected. Wonder why they don't just call him JJJ? or Triple J? Or just "Trip" for short? It would look good on a yard sign. Trip. Neat and simple.

Obama should change his name to Obamy, that way people who call their grandmohter "Grammy", and people who call Alabama "Alabamy" might warm up to him.

So Blaj called Obama "Motherfucker" and Jesse Sr. said he wanted to cut his nuts off. Making friends and influencing people, baby! Er,...Bamy!