randyoitker1 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 This is some great news for IL. residents. Our crooked Gov. has been taken into custody for trying to sell Obama's Senate seat! It don't look like he will be passing more stupid gun laws! I put this in the lounge because I thought everyone should see this. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal charges Tuesday morning at his Northwest Side home. LIVE news conference at 11 a.m. CST on ABC7Chicago.com A source told ABC7's Chuck Goudie that Gov. Blagojevich was taken into federal custody at his home on Sunnyside around 7 a.m. His chief of staff, John Harris, was also arrested. "There was no advance notice given to either individual," said Ross Rice, FBI. The affidavit was unsealed around 8:30 a.m. That affidavit accused Gov. Blagojevich of, among other things, trying to obtain campaign contributions up front in consideration of an appointment to the Senate seat left open by Pres.- Elect Barack Obama. From the affidavit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) I could not stand this guy and concurr that getting rid of him is the best thing to do. Can't wait to see who gets the senator seat or who governs IL next???? I sure would like to see representative John Shimkus (republican) advance. Edit: If it wasn't for hunting big whitetails in the fall I'd be miserable living in IL. Think I'll be headed out West once my kids get a bit older. Edited December 9, 2008 by fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I cannot comment as that is bashing I cannot comment as It will be considered bashing no Bashing is allowed here. keep the news Coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hope the feds if they are able to substantiate their case make an example of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 heck. i'll bash him. i hope he gets everything he deserves.... hey randy, wipe that smile off your face! it may reflect the sun when you're in the blind. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Wasn't he on the news yesterday complaining that Bank of America wouldn't loan a business there in Il. so that they could stay in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Maybe he can share a cell with George Ryan. I'll agree with Flyerla...................It took me 43 years to get out of that God-Forsaken State. And I don't miss it one bit. There might be some big bucks..................but they ain't worth it. That place is a dump, with a capital ump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Another no good governor bites the dust. Hang 'em high. I'm SURE NY's empty Senators seat will go to the highest bidder also. It looks like the Kennedy's have the inside edge. Absolute power corrupts, power corrupts absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 What an idiot!!! I hope he gets everything he deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I guess it comes down to how far left is your Lt. Governor. he will appoint your news Senator if your Governor is fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Bash BAsh Bash hows that! I hope they hang him from the highest tree. He has stolen more sportsmans dollars here in Illinois than I care to think about. He is just plain BAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 WOW, I've been reading some of the breaking news, and if this guy is guilty of 1/4 of these charges, he'll be doing some hard time for sure. Of course, he'll soon have a friend in the Whitehouse, so that may help him. Speaking of the Whitehouse... I'm curious if any of this will bleed over to Obama? Sounds to me like Blagojevich would be the type to sell out just about anyone to save his own skin. And he and Obama both came out of the same Cook County politcal machine. Who knows what dirt he may have on the President-elect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 WOW, I've been reading some of the breaking news, and if this guy is guilty of 1/4 of these charges, he'll be doing some hard time for sure. Of course, he'll soon have a friend in the Whitehouse, so that may help him. Speaking of the Whitehouse... I'm curious if any of this will bleed over to Obama? Sounds to me like Blagojevich would be the type to sell out just about anyone to save his own skin. And he and Obama both came out of the same Cook County politcal machine. Who knows what dirt he may have on the President-elect? Exactly! They will tell him to shut up and sit in a soft jail till Barrack can pardon him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 It was just a matter of time for this bum...Lets start working on the rest of the crooked politicians and those in their pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Good riddance! He's being investigated on quite a few other charges also. The guy's been nothing but a thorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Good riddance! He's being investigated on quite a few other charges also. The guy's been nothing but a thorn. Agreed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Agreed!!! Fox News, the only good news source, is saying after all this case information goes to the Grand Jury there will be many more charges to come. I personally think that Obama didn't know about a lot of this, although I would think he had a good idea. I am a rebuplican for life, but even I would hope Obama was smart enough to stay as far away from this as possible. Then again, there is the Tony Resko story, so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Is that pronounced: Bag of *hit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I hope he gets a jail cell with BUBBA.He really is as dumb as he looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 His time in office was over after about day one....we really needed this, and i couldn't be happier...I hope they throw the book at him, and put someone in his place that will represent this state in its entirety, not just chicago...someone who will listen to the rural residents, and actually spend time in springfield...someone who actually realizes and understands the imortance of historical sites, state parks, and our DNR...someone who understands the severity of conserving and preserving this beautiful state and all it has to offer...and most importantly, someone who will not lie, cheat or steal in an effort to better himself in any way shape or form! Just goes to show his true colors and how much of a self richeous, pompous, no good, spider eyed reject he really is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Good riddance is right. Maybe now we can keep some of our state hunting land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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