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"The breadth of corruption laid out in these charges is staggering," U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said in a statement. "They allege that Blagojevich put a 'for sale' sign on the naming of a United States senator; involved himself personally in pay-to-play schemes with the urgency of a salesman meeting his annual sales target; and corruptly used his office in an effort to trample editorial voices of criticism."
Originally posted by marg6043
Still people doesn't see the conspiracy been played here in front of their own very eyes.
The man goes against a big bank and now all the attention has been overnight redirected away from the Banking system BOA and on the attacker itself.
They are playing the people so well is not funny.
However I'm here to tell you Illinois takes it to a whole new level.
CHICAGO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on criminal charges on Tuesday, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat President-elect Barack Obama, federal prosecutors said.The 51-year-old Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, were charged in a 76-page federal indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery. Both were taken into custody at their homes in Chicago.
In Illinois, the governor selects a successor when there is a mid-term Senate vacancy. Obama resigned from the Senate soon after winning the Nov. 4 presidential election.
Blagojevich allegedly was caught on court-authorized wiretaps during the last month.
He was seeking a "substantial" salary for himself at a nonprofit foundation or union affiliated organization, a spot on a corporate board for his wife, promises of campaign cash, as well as a cabinet post or ambassadorship in exchange for his Senate choice, the FBI affidavit added.
Blagojevich, in his second term, is the latest in a string of Illinois governors to run afoul of the law. His immediate predecessor. George Ryan, is in jail following a federal corruption conviction.
Originally posted by TheRealDonPedros
reply to post by Helmkat
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When this broke everyone I work with (all Ill residents) basically said "I hope they lock him away."
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SNIP
Exactly the intentions of TPTB when they set this ball rolling. The sheep always think its a case of "TOSS OUT THE RASCALS".
As they should though. If you dont have access to information, you make decisions based on the facts at hand. Most facts do show this guy was shady.
Toss him away or don't toss him away, makes no difference IMO. The residents of Illinois will soon be asking to toss away another rascal.
Peace
[edit on 9-12-2008 by TheRealDonPedros]