Source: Feds take Gov. Blagojevich into custody

[winnar111]

Want to buy a Senate seat?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...evich_corruption_probe

CHICAGO ? Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on Tuesday on charges that he brazenly conspired to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder.

He also allegedly discussed getting campaign funds for himself or possibly a post in the president's cabinet or an ambassadorship once he left the governor's office. He noted becoming a U.S. senator might remake his image for a possible presidential run in 2016, according to the affidavit. And he allegedly said a Senate seat would also provide him with corporate contacts if he needed a job and present an opportunity for his wife to work as a lobbyist.

"I want to make money," the affidavit quotes him as saying in one conversation.

 

[rudder]

[dmcowen6somethingorother] Another Bush failure! [/dmcowen6somethingorother]

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: Genx87
Jesus soliciting financial gain for the seat selection and wanting members of the editorial board of the chicago tribune fired?

This guy has a set of balls that is for sure.

Was thinking the exact same thing. And it's amazing how brazen this guy was. I'm from the NY metro area -- this is something I'd expect a morally bankrupt NY financier-type to engage in, not a sweet honest midwesterner! (of course Al Capone operated in Chicago too).

 

[ProfJohn]

Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY

A Blagojevich spokesman said he was unaware of the development. "Haven't heard anything --maybe that explains why he is late" Lucio Guerrero said in an e-mail.

Fixed

 

[daveymark]

Patrick Fitzgerald for President.

 

[ProfJohn]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Seems they moved in as hopes to keep him from being the one to select Obamas replacment.

If he is guilty he and jefferson, stevens, etc.. can share a cell.

How about the "Maricopa County Federal Correctional Facility for Corrupt Politicians"

They can wear black and white stripes and perform community work.

 

[miketheidiot]

Originally posted by: Farang
Wow.. some corruption is just so ballsy I almost respect it. He has what a 15% approval rating so he tries to sell the open Senate seat.

pretty much what i was thinking.

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: Farang
Wow.. some corruption is just so ballsy I almost respect it. He has what a 15% approval rating so he tries to sell the open Senate seat.

pretty much what i was thinking.

Yep, I can't believe how arrogant this guy is. He's been under investigation for corruption for over two years, and he just increases the activity.

 

[Lemon law]

It was inevitable, Blogo was already in a heap of trobs regarding bribery and the feds were basically going to patiently wait until his end of term to lower the boom. So instead, he tries to openly sell a Senate seat
and gets himself busted immediately.

Some people are just plain stupid, its a coveted award with its associated 15 minutes of fame, and today, its Gov. Blagojevich's turn to win the award. I hope he goes to jail, straight to jail, and stays in jail.

 

[Dari]

I'm SHOCKED, SHOCKED!

 

[daniel49]

Ok folks up for bid today one senate seat.
Barely used. leans badly to the left.
100.. 100 I got 100...200..do I hear three...300 once ..twice..thx you sir I got 4.....
Sounds like the enviroment of change to me?
:light:

 

[tvarad]

I'd expect a politician in Zimbabwe or something to be so open about charging for his services, but in the U.S.????

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: daniel49
Ok folks up for bid today one senate seat.
Barely used. leans badly to the left.
100.. 100 I got 100...200..do I hear three...300 once ..twice..thx you sir I got 4.....
Sounds like the enviroment of change to me?
:light:

not just change, but true change you can believe in. I don't know of a worse corrupution in recent history. Huey Long would be proud.

 

[StageLeft]

Look at this fvcking guy's hair cut.

WHAT THE HELL.

No way in 2008 a guy should be sporting that do. Completely unacceptable, I'd like to see him hanged if for nothing other than that haircut.

 

[ctcsoft]

This is just horrible NOBODY can be trusted anymore. Our country is destined to fall to ruins because of it! GREED is the downfall..

All these politicians are corrupt. Just catching them all is harder than some. How freakin stupid can you be to try and sell a senate seat.

IDiOT!

 

[fleshconsumed]

He is ethnic, such haircut is not unusual for a Slavic person.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: ctcsoft

All these politicians from Illinois are corrupt.

Fixed


Oh, wait....:laugh:

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
He is ethnic, such haircut is not unusual for a Slavic person.

Then they should be expelled. It's just not right. Surely you can see where I'm coming from, that haircut is like the Monkeys from the 60's.

This is just horrible NOBODY can be trusted anymore. Our country is destined to fall to ruins because of it! GREED is the downfall..

All these politicians are corrupt. Just catching them all is harder than some. How freakin stupid can you be to try and sell a senate seat.

IDiOT!

And on the phone, too, what a total dumbass.

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: alchemize
Now if they could just pin some crimes on Daley. He plays the fool, but obviously he's much smarter than Blago.

Daley's old man beat it into him on how to be discreetly corrupt. Hopefully Stroeger (Cook County Board President and amazingly stupid individual) is next.

Still, isn't it amazing that BHO is totally submersed in this kind of corruption, at all levels, yet he sees none of it, says nothing about it, and essentially denies its existence (he did tell Kenyans that they need to clean up THEIR act for essentially the same things).

Welcome to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

They're also serving warrants to the Lt Gov, Pat Quinn, and some other offices. I don't think they'll find anything against Quinn, he's a pretty straight shooter, especially for a Dem (I voted for him too).

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: rudder
[dmcowen6somethingorother] Another Bush failure! [/dmcowen6somethingorother]

Actually this is quite a revelation on how Obama rose to the top.

Way to go Illionois you guys learned well from the Republicans. :thumbsup:

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: daveymark
Patrick Fitzgerald for President.

Hell yeah! I'd vote for him three or four times!

 

[Trianon]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Look at this fvcking guy's hair cut.

WHAT THE HELL.

No way in 2008 a guy should be sporting that do. Completely unacceptable, I'd like to see him hanged if for nothing other than that haircut.

Hahaha, my boss has similar haircut and actually looks a bit like Blago, he was late today so we thought he got hauled away too...

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Look at this fvcking guy's hair cut.

WHAT THE HELL.

No way in 2008 a guy should be sporting that do. Completely unacceptable, I'd like to see him hanged if for nothing other than that haircut.

I know this will totally surprise you, but, Blago's an Elvis fan, big time.

 

[TallBill]

Haha, 3 of the last 5 Illinois governors arrested. That's embarrassing. I wonder when Obama will comment.

 

[ElMonoDelMar]

The best part is that everyone here in Illinois is celebrating the news. All politics aside, Blowjobavich is one hated individual by both the left and the right.