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Tue Dec-09-08 10:23 AM
Response to Reply #12 |
| 49. He may turn out to be guilty, but this is the Bush admin that is trying to game the legal system. |
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The Bushies are doing all they can to throw a monkey wrench into the works as Democrats take power. He's been signing all sorts of exec orders to do that, things that Obama will have to undo.
The Bushies are completely unprincipled, and they choose which politicians to go after. It's not as if they simply investigate suspected crime. They pick a target, like the former governor of NY, they illegally spy on him and track him. Then they find a reason to pursue him.
How anyone can see what they have done to the Seigelman and Spitzer, and still believe anything the Bush Justice dept says, is beyond me.
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| -Feds Charge Blagojevich Tried To Sell Obama's Senate Seat |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:14 AM |
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They went to his home, handcuffed him and arrested him |
seemslikeadream |
Dec-09-08 09:16 AM |
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He's been under investigation for 3 years, yet tried to pull this? |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:17 AM |
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and they did it because they're BUSHIES! |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:20 AM |
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Knee-jerk, lazy thinking. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 11:38 AM |
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No, they did it because Blago's crooked enough to BE a Bushie |
johnfunk |
Dec-09-08 11:39 AM |
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So now what? Who chooses Obama's successor? nt |
Vinca |
Dec-09-08 09:17 AM |
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I have no idea; maybe his replacement? I wouldn't trust him with any |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:18 AM |
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Just checked and - thank heavens - the Lt. Gov. is a Democrat. nt |
Vinca |
Dec-09-08 09:24 AM |
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pheeeew.. thanks.. i was panicky thinking a repub will |
Sebass1271 |
Dec-09-08 09:52 AM |
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Good Question...Blago's A Black Hole |
KharmaTrain |
Dec-09-08 09:28 AM |
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Lt. gov Pat Quinn makes the chioce if G Rod is convicted |
Chisox08 |
Dec-09-08 10:56 AM |
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Good lord - but I can't say I am surprised |
rurallib |
Dec-09-08 09:18 AM |
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It's Pretty Embarassing |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 09:27 AM |
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Is this the guy that just won the election or what? |
Sebass1271 |
Dec-09-08 09:19 AM |
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No. Here's wiki: |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:21 AM |
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THANKS. but didnt' someone else won that seat and will |
Sebass1271 |
Dec-09-08 09:39 AM |
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No. He is/was the sitting governor. That's why he was supposed to |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:42 AM |
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ohhh ok.. maybe i am confusing it with DE new Governor.. |
Sebass1271 |
Dec-09-08 09:49 AM |
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All statewide officeholders in IL are Democrats. nt |
tritsofme |
Dec-09-08 09:57 AM |
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dick durbin just won RE-election to HIS senate seat in november... |
QuestionAll |
Dec-09-08 10:48 AM |
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He's a real scum bag. |
tritsofme |
Dec-09-08 09:19 AM |
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I just saw the story in the NY Times |
demokatgurrl |
Dec-09-08 09:20 AM |
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He was just arrested this a.m. nt |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:22 AM |
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We're talking about the Bush administration, and the GOP, running Justice. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 09:20 AM |
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Thanks for that dose of reality. I guess we'll see as this unfolds. nt |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:23 AM |
#12 |
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He may turn out to be guilty, but this is the Bush admin that is trying to game the legal system. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:23 AM |
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Don't Know About That, T.O. |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 09:28 AM |
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Were Seigelman and Spitzer targeted and prosecuted for political reasons? |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:26 AM |
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I Don't Have The Same Sense Of Omnipotence About. . . |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 10:34 AM |
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Let's address Spitzer. Do you really think they investigated him over $5000 cash?! |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:44 AM |
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We Agree On Parts. Just Not On The Whole |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 10:50 AM |
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As I've said, he may be guilty. But I'll believe it when Obama's Justice pursues it. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:55 AM |
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this SMELLS like a RAT! |
Sebass1271 |
Dec-09-08 09:36 AM |
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The Rats Might Just Live In The Governor's Mansion |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 09:39 AM |
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It does. He may be a rat, but until there's a trial, I'll believe he's innocent. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:28 AM |
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Theyhave him on tape. Innocence is not something that applies here... |
truebrit71 |
Dec-09-08 10:45 AM |
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That's wrong. Innocence is presumed, with or without tape. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:58 AM |
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Innocence until proven guilty is a constraint placed on the state, not you and me |
Dreamer Tatum |
Dec-09-08 11:16 AM |
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No, this doesn't "smell a lot like that." |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:00 AM |
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Yes it does. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:29 AM |
#53 |
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Ah, *my* ignorance is the problem here? |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:44 AM |
#57 |
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some things speak for themselves |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:46 AM |
#60 |
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Bullshit. You are talking out of your ass. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:48 AM |
#62 |
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I'll speak to the intelligent posters, as that is my intent, anyway. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 10:54 AM |
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You are talking out of your ass about Blago's arrest. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 11:02 AM |
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I don't talk to the grossly uninformed more than a few times. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:09 AM |
#77 |
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You clearly haven't bothered to find out the facts of this case, and now you're running away. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 11:13 AM |
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Read BEFORE you post, not after, or even during. |
Dreamer Tatum |
Dec-09-08 11:18 AM |
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How Embarrassing For You. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Dec-09-08 11:28 AM |
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BRAKING NEWS!!! (see clip) |
FormerRushFan |
Dec-09-08 09:23 AM |
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tehe BUSTED |
stuntcat |
Dec-09-08 11:04 AM |
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Is that a picture of Brak Obama? |
johnfunk |
Dec-09-08 11:40 AM |
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!!! |
stuntcat |
Dec-09-08 12:27 PM |
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MSNBC;The Department of Justice alleges that in exchange for the Senate appointment, Blagojevich dis |
maddezmom |
Dec-09-08 09:24 AM |
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His chutpah is astounding. He actually thought he wouldn't get caught?! nt |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 09:26 AM |
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A little re-write... |
Peace Patriot |
Dec-09-08 09:44 AM |
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if only.... n/t |
Blue_Tires |
Dec-09-08 10:56 AM |
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Yes, He's Not Only Stupid, He's Arrogant |
KharmaTrain |
Dec-09-08 09:25 AM |
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I smell a Mukasey charge ala Siegelman |
MiniMe |
Dec-09-08 09:28 AM |
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Don't |
ProfessorGAC |
Dec-09-08 09:29 AM |
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Your sense of smell isn't accurate in this case. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:09 AM |
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Yes, of course. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:00 AM |
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Total dumbass. |
Vash the Stampede |
Dec-09-08 09:28 AM |
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There would have to be other STUPID people. |
Are_grits_groceries |
Dec-09-08 09:35 AM |
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There is no rat, Blagojevich seems to be thoroughly corrupt and Fitzgerald is a a good guy |
Jennicut |
Dec-09-08 09:46 AM |
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As I said, I don't doubt he deserves it. |
Are_grits_groceries |
Dec-09-08 09:48 AM |
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How is this timing "convenient?" |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:05 AM |
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It's convenient in our favor |
ProudToBeBlueInRhody |
Dec-09-08 10:38 AM |
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My initial thought was that it's convenient for B of A, not the Bushies |
petronius |
Dec-09-08 11:10 AM |
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Yes, as you note, the timing is key for the political implications. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:17 AM |
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And the timing of this particular indictment is actually beneficial for Democrats. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 11:23 AM |
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Thank GAWD! |
BlooInBloo |
Dec-09-08 09:49 AM |
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A FEDERAL Charge? |
zorahopkins |
Dec-09-08 09:50 AM |
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"I bet if you go searching, you *ill find Bush/Cheney behind these charges." |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:03 AM |
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I'm from Illinois |
Chisox08 |
Dec-09-08 11:05 AM |
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If he is proven guilty, which I expect, I hope he spends a lot of time |
neverforget |
Dec-09-08 09:55 AM |
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Another FALSE Progressive Enemy of the Worker |
oldbolshevik |
Dec-09-08 09:58 AM |
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Where is the line? |
leftofthedial |
Dec-09-08 10:03 AM |
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There is no doubt in any person's mind here in Illinois that Blago did it |
Robbien |
Dec-09-08 10:06 AM |
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About fifty steps behind Blago, that's where. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:08 AM |
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So Contessa Brewer actually asked if this investigation taints |
malaise |
Dec-09-08 10:05 AM |
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Grasping at straws? Why would she even think that? nt |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 10:18 AM |
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Exactly! In her sweetest |
zidzi |
Dec-09-08 10:42 AM |
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She obviously hadn't read the part where Team Obama told him in effect to go pound sand... |
truebrit71 |
Dec-09-08 10:47 AM |
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This is dumb as the charges that Obama wasn't born in the USA |
B Calm |
Dec-09-08 10:22 AM |
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Are you serious? |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 10:49 AM |
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???? Blago is a complete and utter scumbag. |
QuestionAll |
Dec-09-08 10:50 AM |
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The guy is guilty; Patrick Fitzgerald is up explaining it now. It's not the same. nt |
babylonsister |
Dec-09-08 11:14 AM |
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Well, it's certainly run by the same people. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:15 AM |
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And all the tapes they have with Blago |
prolesunited |
Dec-09-08 11:21 AM |
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So, you've heard the tapes, authenticated them, determined context, etc. ?! |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:24 AM |
#89 |
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Believe what you want |
prolesunited |
Dec-09-08 11:25 AM |
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I believe what the evidence reveals, not what some prosecutor says. |
TexasObserver |
Dec-09-08 11:29 AM |
#92 |
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Yet you know nothing about this case, and haven't bothered to even learn. |
Raskolnik |
Dec-09-08 11:39 AM |
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LOL, if it ain't nailed down, I guess it's for sale. |
lonestarnot |
Dec-09-08 10:24 AM |
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G Rod was trying to give our struggling economy a boost |
Chisox08 |
Dec-09-08 11:08 AM |
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Was it a pre-Xmas sale? We're well-heeled lobbyists part of the deal? |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Dec-09-08 11:19 AM |
#85 |
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