Thirty-two blue Blagojevich signs were erected in 2004 at a cost of $480,000. They read: "Open Road Tolling --- Rod R. Blagojevich Governor." It will cost an estimated $15,000 apiece to change them.
Which reminds me - with Blago, Big Time, and the Rezzzidunce out of the way, is it time to turn our rage on Little Todd Stroger?
Showing posts with label Blago SUCKS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blago SUCKS. Show all posts
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Big shoes to fill, but then again he does have his own monument, so maybe he's up to it
News item: Senate Democrats plan to accept Roland Burris for President-elect Barack Obama's vacant seat.
Blogger's spell-checker still doesn't recognize "Barack Obama," or "Blogger's," by the way.
Blogger's spell-checker still doesn't recognize "Barack Obama," or "Blogger's," by the way.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I know, I know... I'll get over it
(Crain's) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to shake down Children’s Memorial Hospital’s CEO in exchange for $8 million in state health care funding, according to a federal affidavit unsealed Tuesday detailing corruption charges against the governor.
Mr. Blagojevich on Oct. 8 discussed with one of his campaign fundraisers pressing the executive — named in the criminal complaint as “Hospital Executive 1” — for a $50,000 campaign contribution, allegedly a quid pro quo for the governor’s recent funding commitment, according to the affidavit.
“I’m going to do $8 million for them. I want to get (Hospital Executive 1) for 50,” Mr. Blagojevich told the fundraiser, according to the 78-page affidavit.
Mr. Blagojevich on Oct. 8 discussed with one of his campaign fundraisers pressing the executive — named in the criminal complaint as “Hospital Executive 1” — for a $50,000 campaign contribution, allegedly a quid pro quo for the governor’s recent funding commitment, according to the affidavit.
“I’m going to do $8 million for them. I want to get (Hospital Executive 1) for 50,” Mr. Blagojevich told the fundraiser, according to the 78-page affidavit.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Zorn on Blago
In a profile of Blagojevich in last February's Chicago Magazine, writer David Bernstein reported:
That struck me at the time, as over the top. Today it strikes me as brave and prescient.
FWIW, a friend of mine who works in Springfield said, in March of 2006 when Designated Phokkface was running for re-erection, that, if re-erectorated, nobody in Springfield expected him to make it through an entire second term.
But who knew it would be this classy?
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Privately, a few people who know the governor describe him as a "sociopath," and they insist they're not using hyperbole. State representative Joe Lyons, a fellow Democrat from Chicago, told reporters that Blagojevich was a "madman" and "insane."
That struck me at the time, as over the top. Today it strikes me as brave and prescient.
FWIW, a friend of mine who works in Springfield said, in March of 2006 when Designated Phokkface was running for re-erection, that, if re-erectorated, nobody in Springfield expected him to make it through an entire second term.
But who knew it would be this classy?
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Blago phokked with the wrong guy?
According to the Rachel Maddow show, Fox News Chicago is reporting on who may have informed Fitzgerald of Blago's attempts to sell Obama's senate seat. That person is said to have gone to Fitzgerald after Blago reached out to him. That person is Rahm Emmanuel. Uh, Rod did you really think it was a good idea to talk to one of the toughest most cut throat politicians in the country about something that by simply having knowledge of it could have destroyed the man he works for?
fasting Cubs soup?
Patti Blagojevich: Hold up that f***ing Cubs s***
During the call, Rod Blagojevich's wife can be heard in the background telling Rod Blagojevich to tell Deputy Governor A "to hold up that f***ing Cubs s***. . . f*** them." Rod Blagojevich asked Deputy Governor A what he thinks of his wife's idea. Deputy Governor A stated that there is a part of what Rod Blagojevich's wife said that he "agree[s] with." Deputy Governor A told Rod Blagojevich that Tribune Owner will say that he does not have anything to do with the editorials, "but I would tell him, look, if you want to get your Cubs thing done get rid of this Tribune." Later, Rod Blagojevich's wife got on the phone and, during the continuing discussion of the critical Tribune editorials, stated that Tribune Owner can "just fire" the writers because Tribune Owner owns the Tribune. Rod Blagojevich's wife stated that if Tribune Owner's papers were hurting his business, Tribune Owner would do something about the editorial board. Rod Blagojevich then got back on the phone. Rod Blagojevich told Deputy Governor A to put together the articles in the Tribune that are on the topic of removing Rod Blagojevich from office and they will then have someone, like JOHN HARRIS, go to Tribune Owner and say, "We've got some decisions to make now." Rod Blagojevich said that "someone should say, 'get rid of those people.'"
During the call, Rod Blagojevich's wife can be heard in the background telling Rod Blagojevich to tell Deputy Governor A "to hold up that f***ing Cubs s***. . . f*** them." Rod Blagojevich asked Deputy Governor A what he thinks of his wife's idea. Deputy Governor A stated that there is a part of what Rod Blagojevich's wife said that he "agree[s] with." Deputy Governor A told Rod Blagojevich that Tribune Owner will say that he does not have anything to do with the editorials, "but I would tell him, look, if you want to get your Cubs thing done get rid of this Tribune." Later, Rod Blagojevich's wife got on the phone and, during the continuing discussion of the critical Tribune editorials, stated that Tribune Owner can "just fire" the writers because Tribune Owner owns the Tribune. Rod Blagojevich's wife stated that if Tribune Owner's papers were hurting his business, Tribune Owner would do something about the editorial board. Rod Blagojevich then got back on the phone. Rod Blagojevich told Deputy Governor A to put together the articles in the Tribune that are on the topic of removing Rod Blagojevich from office and they will then have someone, like JOHN HARRIS, go to Tribune Owner and say, "We've got some decisions to make now." Rod Blagojevich said that "someone should say, 'get rid of those people.'"
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Friday, November 21, 2008
tollway approves fast lane for rich phokks
Illinois tollway OKs $400 million congestion-relief project
So one half-empty lane and two lanes of people who can't afford a price gouge sitting bumper to bumper will reduce emissions.... hmmm....
How much extra will it cost me if they throw in a hooker? (Is that why they're called HOT lanes?)
So one half-empty lane and two lanes of people who can't afford a price gouge sitting bumper to bumper will reduce emissions.... hmmm....
How much extra will it cost me if they throw in a hooker? (Is that why they're called HOT lanes?)
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