Comments on: Blagojevich Impeachment Proceedings Starting Immediately; Durbin Calls for Special Election

By: CarlyCorday

CarlyCorday — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:10:16 +0000

Gooood one, lol!

By: Blub

Blub — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:45:31 +0000

one would figure he’d use the time to make a run for international departures at O’Hare.

By: bluebutterfly

bluebutterfly — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:22:23 +0000

Thanks..I do get confused at US political ’stuff’ sometimes.

By: prostratedragon

prostratedragon — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:19:59 +0000

By now those who’ve seen my handle around here over the years (!) have probably figured out that I’ve never really said what I think of George W. Bush and his crimes.

Nevertheless, do not slight the naming of members of one of the houses of our Congress. I hope the legislature goes right ahead and does it, and bypasses the charades of pressuring resignation that we’ve seen too many of lately. It is a very grave offense in what is supposed to be a representative government.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:18:27 +0000

Brief, somewhat interesting and relevant article from August 2007 regarding corruption in Illinois politics.

By: dakine01

dakine01 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:16:51 +0000

Different scenarios. This is the State of Illinois House of Representatives planning the Impeachment of the governor.

Has absolutely nothing to do with the US House impeaching the President. And Senators don’t get impeached. The only way for a Senator to leave, other than resignation, retirement or being voted out, is expulsion by others Senators.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:14:49 +0000

State politics vs national. Apples and oranges.

By: bluebutterfly

bluebutterfly — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:13:36 +0000

Priorities..priorities..fast on the impeachment! It is not off the table? Bush and the boys have been causing death and destruction all over planet earth and the Dems. won’t impeach? But they will when a Senate seat is at stake?

By: ratfood

ratfood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:12:41 +0000

Maybe, she’d be a strong contender if she wants it. She has a lot of power here in the state. Depends on whether she wants to trade being a big fish in a reasonably large pond for being a junior senator.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:10:03 +0000

I don’t absolve him of responsibility but as Secretary of State, Ryan and his office were only indirectly responsible for the crash that killed a family. Murder charges apparently weren’t deemed applicable. He was sentenced to 6 1/2 years and as you mentioned, SCOTUS declined to hear his appeal. Personally, I doubt if Bush will pardon him but you never know.

The real kick in the pants is that as Republican governors go, Ryan was one of the better ones. Suspended capital punishment after several death row inmates had their convictions overturned by DNA evidence. Advocated dropping the embargo of Cuba, etc.. Other than party affiliation, I don’t think Blagojevich ever had any redeeming qualities and at this point, we’d all prefer he was on the other team.