Illinois governor taken into federal custody.

1480 · 12-09-08, 10:19 AM

At 0615hrs, the FBI took our illustrious gub'na and his chief of staff into custody on some rather, nasty allegations:

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Blagojevich and Harris were accused of a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy that included Blagojevich conspiring to sell or trade the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for financial benefits for the governor and his wife. The governor was also accused of obtaining campaign contributions in exchange for other official actions.

I know, I will be nice and not mention where our president elect is from....:rotfl:

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...tody.html#more

August · 12-09-08, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1480

At 0615hrs, the FBI took our illustrious gub'na and his chief of staff into custody on some rather, nasty allegations:

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Blagojevich and Harris were accused of a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy that included Blagojevich conspiring to sell or trade the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for financial benefits for the governor and his wife. The governor was also accused of obtaining campaign contributions in exchange for other official actions.

I know, I will be nice and not mention where our president elect is from....:rotfl:

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...tody.html#more

Or whose senate seat the good governor was trying to sell...

SteamWake · 12-09-08, 10:42 AM

I heard about this and my first thought was ... "how on earth did he ever expect to get away with this". Then I realized what district it was and its history.

Digital_Trucker · 12-09-08, 11:27 AM

I wonder who gets to sell the Governor's position?:hmm:

1480 · 12-09-08, 11:31 AM

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I wonder who gets to sell the Governor's position?:hmm:

I rather be a janitor in a porn shop then the Governor of Illinois.

Digital_Trucker · 12-09-08, 11:46 AM

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Everything is for sale in Illinois. I believe the word in Algonquin means "lets make a deal." :rotfl:

I guess that means Monty Hall will be the next governor?:rotfl:

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I rather be a janitor in a porn shop then the Governor of Illinois.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Frame57 · 12-09-08, 11:50 AM

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I wonder who gets to sell the Governor's position?:hmm:

I rather be a janitor in a porn shop then the Governor of Illinois.

That could be a very 'sticky' business...

Molon Labe · 12-10-08, 01:06 AM

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I wonder who gets to sell the Governor's position?:hmm:

I rather be a janitor in a porn shop then the Governor of Illinois.

I think the correct term for that job is "jizzmopper."

1480 · 12-09-08, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

I heard about this and my first thought was ... "how on earth did he ever expect to get away with this". Then I realized what district it was and its history.

Everything is for sale in Illinois. I believe the word in Algonquin means "lets make a deal." :rotfl:

Kapt Z · 12-09-08, 09:54 PM

This guy even makes Jersey pols look good. I can tell you, that takes some doing.

1480 · 12-10-08, 12:20 AM

Now there is big speculation, the way USA Fitzgerald answered a question near the end of the conference, not verbatim: if offering a U.S. senate for sale is a crime, wouldn't the offering party be just as guilty??? He hemmed and hawed a bit, but acknowledged this as fact and admitted that the investigation is only beginning....

August · 12-10-08, 08:13 AM

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if offering a U.S. senate for sale is a crime, wouldn't the offering party be just as guilty???

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Did you mean accepting party?

TDK1044 · 12-10-08, 08:19 AM

He's certainly broken seveal Federal laws by governing a US State with that haircut.

1480 · 12-10-08, 09:33 AM

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if offering a U.S. senate for sale is a crime, wouldn't the offering party be just as guilty???

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Did you mean accepting party?

Could be August. I'm not too versed in those type of investigations. If someone offers said amount for a "favor" or such and is caught prior to the actual benefit from becoming reality, is it actually accepting? Not being a arsch or anything. But I will use that wording so we can all stay on the same page.

The interesting name that is being bandied about for the 'pay to play' is a son of a certain local reverand, who likes to rhyme in prime time.

And to the Kevin Smith fan, I wanted to say that originally, but wanted to keep Onkiel Neal off my aft.

August · 12-10-08, 02:29 PM

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Could be August. I'm not too versed in those type of investigations. If someone offers said amount for a "favor" or such and is caught prior to the actual benefit from becoming reality, is it actually accepting? Not being a arsch or anything. But I will use that wording so we can all stay on the same page.

The interesting name that is being bandied about for the 'pay to play' is a son of a certain local reverand, who likes to rhyme in prime time.

And to the Kevin Smith fan, I wanted to say that originally, but wanted to keep Onkiel Neal off my aft.

I just wanted to be sure what you meant.

I'd think that anyone who offered to pay a crooked official in return for a "favor"might open themselves up to a charge of attempted bribery, no?

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Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	I wonder who gets to sell the Governor's position?:hmm: __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

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1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Now there is big speculation, the way USA Fitzgerald answered a question near the end of the conference, not verbatim: if offering a U.S. senate for sale is a crime, wouldn't the offering party be just as guilty??? He hemmed and hawed a bit, but acknowledged this as fact and admitted that the investigation is only beginning.... __________________

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I heard about this and my first thought was ... "how on earth did he ever expect to get away with this". Then I realized what district it was and its history.

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Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	This guy even makes Jersey pols look good. I can tell you, that takes some doing.

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TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	He's certainly broken seveal Federal laws by governing a US State with that haircut.