Of course: Blago is defiant
Well, what else did you expect? The crooked corruptocrat governor of Illinois broke his silence and declared his complete and absolute innocence.
He’s clean as a whistle — and he’s got “personal knowledge” of it.
I think I heard Mrs. Blago chiming in: $%^&@! yeah, he’s innocent.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he is not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing and plans to stay on the job. In his first official statement since his arrest on corruption charges last week, Blagojevich says he will fight until he takes his “last breath.”
Prosecutors have accused Blagojevich of trying to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder.
The Democratic governor says he intends to “answer every allegation in a court of law.”
He says he’ll be vindicated because he has “personal knowledge that I have not done anything wrong.”
Pukeworthy: Blago’s lawyer playing the kiddie card. “He’s not going to apologize for fighting for sick children.”
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What exactly does that sentence mean?
haha…He’s a joker.
I love it. Let Illinois deal with him and that continuing drama. They deserve it. Also just because Obama says he should quit does not mean that Obama can now dictate who should and who shouldn’t be governor of Illinois.
Does that mean that if I do something that might be construed as being illegal by some people, I can use the “I have personal knowledge of my innocence” at trial? Defense lawyers, take note!
SQUIRM BARRY SQUIRM, DEMS INFERNO, SQUIRM BARRY SQUIRM, YAAAYAAAHH.
Arrogance of politicians now days.
Disgusting.
Timmy, did you eat all of the candy?
No mommy, I didn’t do it, I swear! (with chocolate all over Timmy’s face)
“I am dying to show you how innocent I am.”
OK, so please get on with it and expire.
he’s a democRAT, by definition whatever he does is RIGHT…
learn to love it, because its the way its gonna be…
Chicago Trib has always been in the tank for 0bama.
Rham et al start contacting Blago about the Senate seat and suggest a name.
Trib finds out that Blago is being wiretapped (as per investigation that has been going on for how long, 0bama?).
Jarrett withdraws her name and is given place in 0bama’s administration.
0bama stops talking about his replacement all of a sudden.
Did the Trib tip off 0bama?
Grab the popcorn. My election blues are over…nothing I can do about it now but enjoy the fallout.
Yet more proof that he plans on naming names and has taken steps to make sure it comes out if he gets offed.
Mercy4Me is right. Squirm WORM!
I hope Blago sings like a canary.
This guy is going to be a thorn in Obambi’s side for a long time to come. I would not be surprised if something Clinton-esque happens to him.
HEADLINE: “Blago dies in unlikely accident. Hair blinds embattled governor as he walks in front of bus. No comment from Obama”
He’s going to try and get the taped conversations suppressed as evidence. That’s the only way he could be found not guilty - unless the US Attorney is lying about the contents of the tapes which is doubtful. I’m sure Obama would like them suppressed also. And Rahm And Jackson and a host of other lying cheating democrats.
By shaking down a children’s hospital for a boat load of money? Yeah, that’s “fighting for sick children”.
He was…breathless……what a tool!
Of course, it depends on what the meaning of the word “wrong” is. Good grief! It’s deja vu all over again!
Meanwhile, Congress gets a pay raise…
(fuming)
Dear Rod,
I’m with you. You did nothing wrong. In fact, you’re right in the Machiavellian sense. After all, it’s not really power unless you abuse it.
Sincerely,
Dogbert
*out*
HAHAHAhAhahHAhha!
Sorry.
hold on a sec….
HAHAHA!!!
I can’t stop laughing at this. Wasn’t there a day in my past when the entire country would have laughed at this, and not just me?
If he was gop, he would already be in jail. Being DNC he actualy has a really good chance of completeing this term as govener and maybe even being re-elected.
Oh boy this is going to be good! I’ll bring the popcorn!
“More cheese Gromit?”
I think we might have just found jihad johnnys cell mate.
Assuming he doesn’t get off.
So, um, he was gonna sell the Senate seat, and donate the proceeds to a charity for sick children.
RIIIIIIIGHT!
Rogue–it’ll be a cheese holiday!!
Me too. Not too bad though because, as you kow, the big three will get some money too.
What is the line in Vagas that he will get a senate seat in the near future?
Why does that sound so Clintonesque to me?
Well, I guess we can add perjury to the list then.
It all depends on the definition of the word “not”
Why is it that when Republicans get caught breaking the law, they step down (amid unending cries from the media for them to do so), but similarly-situated Democrats almost never step down?
It took an election to get rid of Rep. Jefferson, a guy who has spent the past year on FoodNetwork.com trying to figure out the best way to defrost blocks of cash.
And they always want to “fight!” What is it with Dems always needing to advance their ideas through violence?
Instead of “fighting” how about you just govern?
Reminds me of the time I wrote my name in lighter fluid on the driveway and set it on fire. Dad tears out of the house, yelling, “Are you crazy? What are you doing?”. I stand there and tell him, “Wasn’t me…”
I knew you wingnuts hated sick children/sarc
Seems to me Blago dropped a lot of f-bombs and talked a big story about what he wanted to do. Still, it seems to me no money changed hands, so maybe Blago is right about being bullet-proof. Chicago papers forced Fitz’s hand before any deals were finalized. Although this may all prove a big problem for Obama vis a vis keeping Rhambo, it may well be possible that Blago slips through the dragnet. Maybe it’s legally like prostitution - payment has to be made…and if the Blago never got paid, he may be governor a lot longer than people think.
rowsdower: I will not apologize for laughing at their banal blatherings.
And you can quote me on it.
He’s a libtard. He’s innocent because his intention were good…at least in his head.
Imagine if Larry Craig and Blago had a kid together. What balls that kid would have.
“I think I heard Mrs. Blago chiming in: $%^&@! yeah, he’s innocent.”
To quote a sage, “Snort”. You crack me up MM.
Expect an accident or an Arkancide anyday.
Since no deal was actually struck or consummated, it would seem to me that they’re going to have a hard time convicting him of anything serious. Fitz packed it in way early, given that he continued to pursue the Bush Administration for two years after he knew who had leaked Valerie Plame’s name, and didn’t quit until he had managed to create a process crime for Libby. Not so much the bulldog when it comes to sticking it to a Democrat. Think maybe he’s trying to hold onto his job in the new administration?
It is the parlance of the Marxism that they have filled their heads with and they can’t help it. It’s all about revolution and fighting in the streets.
Plumbers talk like plumbers, same with cops, pilots, soldiers, store clerks.
Collectivists talk like collectivists.
THINK ABOUT BLAGO’S POOR CHILDREN!11!/11 THOSE FACIST REPUBLICAN NAZIS SET BLAGO UP AND ARE RUINING HIS LIFE!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!//!!.1.11!1
I kind of wish he’d let Al Franken take the open seat.
Just when I hit new lows with Dems in power everywhere, the Dems come through and pick up my attitude. Never fails. All of us conservatives down in our bunkers in Chicago’s 19th ward are laughing hysterically and hoping that Fitzgerald is aiming for Richie D and the rest of these mopes. There is not a prison big enough to hold all of the Illinois,Cook County and City of Chicago political animals who need to be there. Unfortunately in Illinois the so called Republican Party is joined at the hip with the democrat party. It truly is a “combine” and it is corrupt beyond all belief. And the citizens of Illinois, Cook County and Chicago deserve just what we got. We put em in office over and over and over. Nothing about this mess surprised me and when it gets worse, and it will, I still wont be surprised. And the lemmings here will put these idiots back in office again.
If he takes down Rhambo…it’ll be cement shoes in the Chicago river for Rod. Sending dead fish is so yesterday.
Yep, as a Dem he will get a slap on the wrist and keep his job.
If he was a Repub he would be cold as Jefferson’s cash by now.
Fitz pulled the trigger because of the paper NOT. The paper leak was an end to a means.
If it was played out, Rhambo would have been in metal bracelets and would have tainted BO. They don’t need that kind of history making while the Dems are in charge.
The Dems are experts at the behind the scenes in everything related to politics.
The Repubs can’t win a simple race against a clown in MN let alone have a plan to …..
Rumor has it that ABSCAM Super Star John Murtha was on hand providing valuable advise to the beleaguered crook.
No wonder it took days for him to have a press conference, they had to write ths script and practice it for the production he gave today. Oscar, Tony, Emmy anyone? Ooops did I type that out loud?
The amount of scandals since the financial bubble burst is amazing. How many more are coming the general public does not know about? Are these signs that morals and ethics are actually good things and will people listen?
Rome (USA) is burning with corruption and greed by our politicians and those wanting to vote for their share of our treasury. Two ways to solve the problem watch it crash and burn or get rid of the problems. Wonder which one it will be?
Has anyone checked Blago’s tax returns to see how much he actually gave to charity? His salary was $177,000.00 so he has no excuse. I love the sanctimony when people like Biden, who gave about nothing to charity for the last 20 years, talks about “fighting for the children”. I am surmising that Blago was equally cheap with his OWN money.
A corrupt politician, in a corrupt state, appearing before a corrupt judge. Defense rests.
We can only hope.
Did anyone else get confused when Blowgo’s lawyers were on the screen? I seriously thought I was watching a Saturday Night Live sketch. Also, we here in Illinois are the recipient of a rather funny e-mail going around that refers to our new State Motto “Illinois, where our Governors make our license plates.” It would be seriously funny if I didn’t live here. My only consolation, I didn’y vote for any of these idiots, but I have to live amongst morons who did…
It must have not been funny.
Touche rowsdower! That’s good!
Or perhaps Russian suicide, with several bullet holes in his head but yet the gun is found in his hand…
I keep hearing that we deserve what we get for voting Blago in, however, I don’t LIVE in Chicago and have never voted Democratic, so I feel like I have been short changed!!!! Most of Illinois doesn’t vote that way, just seems like Chicago does, oh ya, all the “extra” votes too that they find. Most of Illinois are “normal” people…any suggestions on how to phase the Chicago Machine out? We have not done a very good job of it lately, have we?
Some politicians are expendable,
they all should be.
Honesty from our leaders would be novel!
http://thenma.org/blogs//index.php/libertyforusa/2008/12/19/the-new-forked-tongue
I actually hope he does stay in office. What an albatross he would make.
…and I’m sure there would be some serious payback to those who wanted him under the bus.
BllueKitty222, those of us stuck here in crook county count on the downstate voters to come out in force to counter the Chicago Machine. Downstate has always made me proud. After Gov. Ryan it seems like downstate kind of disappeared for a while. I hope that you all will come back stronger than ever and deal these nitwits out. All I can suggest is vote,vote,vote. Those of us from Chicago who are conservatives are few and those who are conservative and vocal are fewer. Keep the faith and talk up the need for new blood in the Republican Party in Illinois. Now is the time.
You know… whenever they say they have truth on their side, they’re ALWAYS lying!
If voters decided to get rid of the Chicago mess, somehow, some way, after 10-15 “recounts”, they will still remain in office, with 110% of registered voters voting. The apathetic people of Chicago will respond, “Oh, okay” and go back to their i-pods.
The former IL gov set the example for dear Blago. George Ryan was being investigated for using the DMV to get campaign contributions by selling drivers licences. He managed to get elected twice and finish his second term before getting convicted. Blago thinks he can do Ryan one better by not getting convicted.
In IL the only crime is getting caught, not comitting the crime in the first place.
trk45lt </strong I understand your frustration! I am in Macon County and that is pretty much Democratic, but we keep trying. I do think that Blago thinks he is above the law and as long as Chicago controls the purse strings for the state, all we can do is get out and vote. Are you in the “no gun” area too? If so, has IT worked out? I can answer that NOOOO! Pretty much all you can do is CYA at this time and hopefully Blago will get what is coming to him. We are in a sorry state with this election having turned out as it has.
Maybe a “Chicago typewriter” ?
Bluekitty222… I am inside the Chicago City Limits so I have to be very careful w/firearms and of course the gun issue doesnt work out. It doesnt matter to Daley one bit. Daley has had the benefit of a full bodygaurd detail since he took his first breath. I suggest he drop his bodygaurds then see how gun control works. Anyway I am standing by hoping to see Fitzgerald continue to work his way through these idiots. It will happen and I am hopeful.
Sarah Palin needs to move to Chicago.
trk45ltI bet you DO have to be careful, but still it is well worth it to have your own protection. I am not as sure as you are about Fitzgerald, I have a feeling that he is being pulled in a little at a time and will not be able to do what he has to do. Remember, he will be working for Obama and can be let go anytime and replaced when the new President takes over “power”. I imagine he will not want to tick his new boss off, hmmmm? At any rate, with the fight Blago is going to put up, don’t you think he will probably get off? I see the Dems always crying “foul” with things as in the Minnesota election,,,that will play out until Franken gets enough votes to “win” and the Reps. will not contest it…what have we become? Sometimes you have to play the game as it is being played, no one says it is “fairplay” as it should be…
Look it is very simple, pay attention I don’t want to repeat AGAIN…..
Democrat= Not Guilty
Republican = Guilty
Do not question it is written and is the LAW…get over it already
bluekitty…I dont think Blago will get off. I think his arrest was just the tip of the iceberg and Im waiting for more charges to come his way. He has been under investigation for years. I do agree with you on Minnesota and what has happened to the GOP. Some dem alderman from our dark history once said,”politics aint beanbag”. This is what we get for playing nice. We have to go back to what we believe in and stop pretending the “compassionate conservative” is anything but a surrender to the liberal mindset that got us into this mess in the first place. As for the gun issue, I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. I also think Obama has had his hands tied by Blago when it comes to Fitzgerald. He doesnt want to be seen as covering up Ilinois corruption. Remember he is a reformer.NOT. He has painted himself into a corner on this.
trk45lt I guess I am not very believing in the fact of “what goes around, comes around” when it comes to Chicago politics! We know there is corruption and we know that some are “more” guilty than others, but whether Fitzgerald can make it stick to the right people without losing his job, remains to be seen. I would love to see someone else govern our State, but seems like when we think we might actually get someone in there that is honest, or at least not corrupt, the opposite happens here. That corner you are talking about being painted into, for some reason always seems to have a window “loophole” to climb out for certain people….I sure hope you are right about this and I am wrong.
They have had plenty of time to get their version of the facts together by now.
The BO camp will be as clean as the new fallen snow. (Oops, I didn’t mean that to be racist.) That Al Gore has been silent on this season so far.
HERE IS THE QUESTION: If Rahm was talking with Blago about the open senate seat and Blago was looking for some kind of pay off, why didn’t Rahm report it to the authorities? Why didn’t Obama report it? Why didn’t anyone on the Obama team report it? Why did it take a wire tap by the Feds?