I wonder about drug and/or alcohol dependency with or without a severe personality disorder – this goes far beyond Elliot Spitzer.

“hubrissimo”

and it would bring to mind corrupt Banana Republic dictators
wearing mirrored shades, peaked hats and uniforms festooned with thousands of medals and honorific ribbons, ropes and medallions.

Only this was merely a state governor, and from a state well known for its corruption.

Blaggo was probably the last to expect to be caught, and he’ll probably utter statements that seethe with the kind of wanton and brazen confidence that makes one think of a post-capture Saddam.

Except that he’s an American, one of many who still just don’t get it.

Jeff H in TX

Personally, I think he’s delusional. Again for those who do not know the Illinois political cystern, Bloggo STILL has his presidential aspirations. Still has a presidential committee. Still has funding stashed away. For him to suggest that nothing but sunshine is hanging over him, means that he and his wife are hoping for a federal penitentiary situated in a sunny southern state, with lots of outdoor white color activity.

I hated hearing Fitzgerald getting all self righteous about this shit, making Blago out to be Beelzebub the Baby Raper. I just hate that kind of demonizing by the prosecutor and wish they would just state the case and then shut the *uck up.

Jesse Jackson Jr. turned his denial of involvement in the purchase of the vacant Obama seat into a self aggrandizement extravaganza – it was nauseating. That little *hit dropped a lot of particulars – all I can say is I hope it wasn’t all bulls*it and he can back it up when the prosecutor comes for him. I lost my respect for that little insect over the Peotone Airport Caper – oh, that and the beer distributorship. I’m sure Obama did not like mention of his name in Jackson’s statement. Heh heh. Jessie also mentioned Luis Gutierrez,a peer who a few days ago got a two page spread in I think the Trib for his questionable involvement in realty deals in his district.

To an extent I think it is the nature of running for office – the man with the most cold cash wins and this opens the door for all sorts of problems. And then there is plain greed. There is so much money and property here in Chicago that the scandals tend to go big scale, but let me tell you I was out west in some tiny podunk towns this year and they had the same kind of problems, in smaller scale. Corruption is everywhere.

Blago was way out of bounds, no doubt. We all wonder why he did not cool it, knowing HE WAS BEING INVESTIGATED! Sheesh!
xtina in chicago

P.S. Meet you in Grant Park under the big Oak tree for the envelop.