http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090129/ts_nm/us_blagojevich_conviction
Maybe a start in the right direction? Wonder if it’s too much to hope for the rest of the state to turn itself around?
I certainly won’t miss him, but mark my words, he will be acquitted in the criminal trial–if it even gets that far.
Like so many who’ve gone before him - Dr. King, Gandhi, Job…
Oh, man…
When I heard that, I seriously wondered if he was mentally ill. Histrionic personality disorder, anyone?
At least the vote was close. He almost pulled it off. Great closing speech!
Haven’t read transcripts or seen the news (not likely either- heavy testing for a couple weeks), but wasn’t 2/3 vote required to oust him?
It was unanimous, 59-0.
Textbook narcissist.
(aka Politician)
Like so many who’ve gone before him - Dr. King, Gandhi, Job…
I saw that the other day in the paper and peed my pants I was laughing so hard. The guy might give my Fire Chief a run for the money in the delusional department.
Bernie
The governor before him is now in prison.
Unfortunately when one corrupt politician is removed, they’re replaced by another that just picks up the slack in the corruption department. Corruption in politics in Illinois, seems to be just how “things are done” and it’s been like that for decades.
There’s a sign going around depicting an Illinois l;isence plate with Ryan and Blago’s picture on it (instead of Abe Lincoln) with the words, "Illinois: Where the governors make the license plates.
Funny, but then again … not so much.
Makes us long for the days of Jim Edgar.
Hey, at least they don’t charge me income tax for now… I may have to move!