Tag: Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich Goes To Prison: Random Thoughts And Observations
My thoughts and observations regarding the last twenty-four hours as I watch Blago do what he does best…lead a three-ring circus from Illinois to Denver. Apparently he read my letter yesterday. This SOB is going out “O.J. Style”. Fanfrickintastic. Those of you who had money riding on last meal coming from the kitchen of... Read more »
Casinos Will Not Tarnish Illinois' Reputation...It Has Been In The Crapper For Years
Governor Quinn has put his “more-than-likely-purchased-at-Payless-Shoe-Store” wing tip down. Yesterday he took to the podium with a four-hundred-page bill (no doubt splattered with grease from whatever free lunch he scored the day before) and a message. The Casino Bill as it stands is not getting his signature. And, of course, ten more minutes of the... Read more »
Hey, Governor Quinn: I need a J-O-B...and you clearly need a speech writer...
Oh, Governor, Governor, Governor…it’s your first “official” day on the job that the “peeeeple” of Illinois elected you to (this time) but, may I be so bold as to make a suggestion? You need help, buddy…big time. I tuned in today to see you get sworn in and hear your “big inaugural speech”. And, while I... Read more »
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