Comments on: Fitzgerald On Blagojevich’s ‘Political Corruption Crime Spree’: It Would ‘Make Lincoln Roll Over In His Grave’ http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:57:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ce2756 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374824 ce2756 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:50:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374824 I want to know why this fool is not up on treason charges! This kind of "public service" is far more effective an attack on America than all the terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran put together could accomplish. This conduct demoralizes the voters and substantiates the claims that democracy is broken in this nation. Public officials who betray their constituents should have a life sentence in Leavenworth to look forward to. I want to know why this fool is not up on treason charges! This kind of “public service” is far more effective an attack on America than all the terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran put together could accomplish. This conduct demoralizes the voters and substantiates the claims that democracy is broken in this nation.

Public officials who betray their constituents should have a life sentence in Leavenworth to look forward to.

]]> By: Tenebrae http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374796 Tenebrae Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:25:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374796 Blogo's real mistake seems to be that he didn't have a grasp on how politics is played. Don't put a monetary value on the favor, but see what concessions you can get in other terms. Money is so crass (and traceable.) Blogo’s real mistake seems to be that he didn’t have a grasp on how politics is played. Don’t put a monetary value on the favor, but see what concessions you can get in other terms. Money is so crass (and traceable.)

]]> By: pdennany http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374370 pdennany Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:36:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374370 We need someone with scruples similiar to to Fitzgerald to handly the prosecution of what really happened on September 11, 200l, and who really did it. No AlQeada or Taliban wired those buildings. We need someone with scruples similiar to to Fitzgerald to handly the prosecution of what really happened on September 11, 200l, and who really did it. No AlQeada or Taliban wired those buildings.

]]> By: EugeneDebs http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374296 EugeneDebs Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:16:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374296 Keltoi at Night Says: JaneaneTheAcerbicGoblin Says: I wonder if the MSM will report that President-Elect Obama was not named in this indictment, refused to play along with Blago, and that Blago said “f*** Obama”. Probably not. Fox has already mentioned Fitz’s emphasis that Obama is not involved. By that, I assume the others have too and will continue to do so. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I hope you are right K on the other hand rationality isnt what I see from the wingnut contingent. For many of them facts and reality are pretty much irrelvant and charges dont have to make any sense at all for them to be made. As much as I disagree with you I havent seen YOU as one of the partisan nutbag crowd. I cant really judge what THEY will do by your rationality on a subject. Keltoi at Night Says:

JaneaneTheAcerbicGoblin Says:
I wonder if the MSM will report that President-Elect Obama was not named in this indictment, refused to play along with Blago, and that Blago said “f*** Obama”.

Probably not.

Fox has already mentioned Fitz’s emphasis that Obama is not involved. By that, I assume the others have too and will continue to do so.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I hope you are right K on the other hand rationality isnt what I see from the wingnut contingent. For many of them facts and reality are pretty much irrelvant and charges dont have to make any sense at all for them to be made. As much as I disagree with you I havent seen YOU as one of the partisan nutbag crowd. I cant really judge what THEY will do by your rationality on a subject.

]]> By: celtic cynic http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374218 celtic cynic Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:47:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374218 I wonder who's next. Consider the following article from today's Florida newspapers: <em>TAMPA, FL -- Governor Charlie Crist took a 12-day trip to Europe this summer that was supposed to cost taxpayers $255,000. Instead, the bill was more than $430,000. "It's absurd. I'm here filling out job applications now trying to find a job and he's spending $450,000 to go to another country. He could spend that money elsewhere here, to help people here try to find jobs or try and better the community here in Florida," said Tampa resident Aubrey Pierce. "That's ridiculous. That's a lot of money," said Tampa resident Maycoll Gonzales. St. Pete resident John Dadswell agreed. "Seeing that kind of money blown, it's really hard to comprehend," he said. Governor Charlie Crist's Office released a statement that says, "Governor Crist's goal and purpose of this mission was to make immediate and long-term sales, create investment leads, promote Florida goods and services in foreign markets and learn from international leaders in the development of their high-tech products so that we may strengthen our economy at home." The trip included stops in London, Paris, St. Petersburg and Madrid. "I actually heard it from my grandma, who told me about it, and she used to be good friends with him and she's like, 'I can't believe somebody would do something like that,'" said John Dadswell. Crist's entourage had more than two dozen people, including nine bodyguards.</em> Methinks all politicians need to be on a short leash with a lot more oversight. This is ridiculous. I wonder who’s next. Consider the following article from today’s Florida newspapers:

TAMPA, FL — Governor Charlie Crist took a 12-day trip to Europe this summer that was supposed to cost taxpayers $255,000. Instead, the bill was more than $430,000.

“It’s absurd. I’m here filling out job applications now trying to find a job and he’s spending $450,000 to go to another country. He could spend that money elsewhere here, to help people here try to find jobs or try and better the community here in Florida,” said Tampa resident Aubrey Pierce.
“That’s ridiculous. That’s a lot of money,” said Tampa resident Maycoll Gonzales.
St. Pete resident John Dadswell agreed. “Seeing that kind of money blown, it’s really hard to comprehend,” he said.
Governor Charlie Crist’s Office released a statement that says, “Governor Crist’s goal and purpose of this mission was to make immediate and long-term sales, create investment leads, promote Florida goods and services in foreign markets and learn from international leaders in the development of their high-tech products so that we may strengthen our economy at home.”
The trip included stops in London, Paris, St. Petersburg and Madrid.
“I actually heard it from my grandma, who told me about it, and she used to be good friends with him and she’s like, ‘I can’t believe somebody would do something like that,’” said John Dadswell.
Crist’s entourage had more than two dozen people, including nine bodyguards.

Methinks all politicians need to be on a short leash with a lot more oversight. This is ridiculous.

]]> By: jpmdevildog http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374202 jpmdevildog Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:31:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374202 Blagojevich even tried to drag a <em>kid </em>into this. <a href="http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/mutants/obatma-wrongly-arrested/" rel="nofollow">Unbelievable!</a> Blagojevich even tried to drag a kid into this.

Unbelievable!

]]> By: celtic cynic http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374200 celtic cynic Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:31:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374200 Looks like the "bleeping" governor is a "bleeping" crook. Such language!! Looks like the “bleeping” governor is a “bleeping” crook.

Such language!!

]]> By: kassandrasduplex http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374188 kassandrasduplex Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:19:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374188 Anyone notice that the Abramoff 13 didn't get this kind of coverage. There is media saturation for Blagojavich, but that kind of coverage was lacking for current Cal. Gov. Arnolds involvement with Ken Lay and Enron in 2001. Or Bobby Jindal's exorcism. Or Jeb Bush's obvious conflict of interest in the 2000 election. How come we haven't heard quotes of wiretaps on Republicans? Anyone notice that the Abramoff 13 didn’t get this kind of coverage. There is media saturation for Blagojavich, but that kind of coverage was lacking for current Cal. Gov. Arnolds involvement with Ken Lay and Enron in 2001. Or Bobby Jindal’s exorcism. Or Jeb Bush’s obvious conflict of interest in the 2000 election. How come we haven’t heard quotes of wiretaps on Republicans?

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374136 Zimzone Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:52:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374136 Fitz for AG... Duckworth for Senator. Fitz for AG…

Duckworth for Senator.

]]> By: impeachcheneythenbush http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374104 impeachcheneythenbush Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:35:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374104 My bet is that Senate Candidate #5 if Emil Jones. Guy definitely has some dirt in his backyard. My bet is that Senate Candidate #5 if Emil Jones. Guy definitely has some dirt in his backyard.

]]> By: WaltinTexas http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374100 WaltinTexas Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:35:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374100 This is a great, "shoe on the other foot" situation. If this had been a reich-wing Repuke that got caught, we would be hearing nothing but excuses, complete denials and/or finger pointing in other directions. Without doubt there would be some "liberal witch hunt" alegations. Maybe even some blame for Clinton, too. I hope it was the Obama team that turned him in- now that would be real change! This is a great, “shoe on the other foot” situation. If this had been a reich-wing Repuke that got caught, we would be hearing nothing but excuses, complete denials and/or finger pointing in other directions. Without doubt there would be some “liberal witch hunt” alegations. Maybe even some blame for Clinton, too. I hope it was the Obama team that turned him in- now that would be real change!

]]> By: stewarjt http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374098 stewarjt Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:34:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374098 I'm wondering what Scooter Libby's, Karl Rove's, Dick Cheney's and George Bush's crimes would make Lincoln do? Any thoughts Fitz? I’m wondering what Scooter Libby’s, Karl Rove’s, Dick Cheney’s and George Bush’s crimes would make Lincoln do?

Any thoughts Fitz?

]]> By: impeachcheneythenbush http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374094 impeachcheneythenbush Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374094 According to the affadavit, there was one person (Senate Candidate #5) who was willing to go along with the "pay to play" thing. That person isn't named (yet), but will be fairly soon I suspect. There are currently 5 top contenders, and an additional 3 outsiders on the list. These are: Lisa Madigan, Il State Attorney General Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., U.S. rep Tammy Duckworth, Il Dept. of Veterans Affairs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, U.S. rep Emil Jones, Il Senate President Alex Giannoulis, Il State Treasurer Rep. Danny Davis, U.S. rep Rep. Luis Gutierez, U.S. rep According to the affadavit, there was one person (Senate Candidate #5) who was willing to go along with the “pay to play” thing. That person isn’t named (yet), but will be fairly soon I suspect. There are currently 5 top contenders, and an additional 3 outsiders on the list. These are:

Lisa Madigan, Il State Attorney General
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., U.S. rep
Tammy Duckworth, Il Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, U.S. rep
Emil Jones, Il Senate President
Alex Giannoulis, Il State Treasurer
Rep. Danny Davis, U.S. rep
Rep. Luis Gutierez, U.S. rep

]]> By: raynman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374062 raynman Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:14:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374062 Considering that this was standard operating procedure under Bush, is it any surprise that other scumbags would want to dip their beaks as well? Considering that this was standard operating procedure under Bush, is it any surprise that other scumbags would want to dip their beaks as well?

]]> By: IgnoranceIsNotBliss http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5374008 IgnoranceIsNotBliss Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:40:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5374008 Someone needs to give Fitz a promotion. Good job man. Someone needs to give Fitz a promotion. Good job man.

]]> By: stateofthedivision http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5373994 stateofthedivision Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:31:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5373994 What's Fitz doing next? Lehman and <a href="http://stateofthedivision.blogspot.com/2008/12/fbi-nails-blag-ignores-bush.html" rel="nofollow">Tenet Health </a>could stand some investigation. What’s Fitz doing next? Lehman and Tenet Health could stand some investigation.

]]> By: Buckie Boy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5373996 Buckie Boy Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:30:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5373996 Mmmm, maybe we do really have an HONEST President Elect, sure can't say that about the present one. glad to hear that Obama wasn't going to be a sell out. Mmmm, maybe we do really have an HONEST President Elect, sure can’t say that about the present one.

glad to hear that Obama wasn’t going to be a sell out.

]]> By: Keltoi at Night http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5373976 Keltoi at Night Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:17:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5373976 Jackie at 16: An excellent idea. It would also be a declaration to the world that no matter how rotten Illinois politics may be, Obama is innocent of the taint. Killing two birds with one stone. Jackie at 16:

An excellent idea. It would also be a declaration to the world that no matter how rotten Illinois politics may be, Obama is innocent of the taint. Killing two birds with one stone.

]]> By: Badmoodman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5373972 Badmoodman Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:16:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5373972 <em>bigeugene Says: I think Blagojevich thought he was playing a caricature of a corrupt governor in a movie.</em> - - Blago puts Huey Long to shame. bigeugene Says: I think Blagojevich thought he was playing a caricature of a corrupt governor in a movie.

– - Blago puts Huey Long to shame.

]]> By: Jackie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/comment-page-1/#comment-5373966 Jackie Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:13:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/09/fitz-presser/#comment-5373966 Pat has been working on this for years and just collecting evidence along the way. Don't think Pat has forgotten about Cheney with the cloud over his head either. Obama/Biden and AG Eric Holder would be wise to put Fitz in a job that would scare criminals away or at lease make them think twice about breaking the Law. Don't bother to ask Randall Samborn for information as he will always say " No Comment". Pat has been working on this for years and just collecting evidence along the way. Don’t think Pat has forgotten about Cheney with the cloud over his head either. Obama/Biden and AG Eric Holder would be wise to put Fitz in a job that would scare criminals away or at lease make them think twice about breaking the Law. Don’t bother to ask Randall Samborn for information as he will always say ” No Comment”.

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