Comments on: Appoint a Special Prosecutor in Blagojevitch-Obama Corruption Probe

By: Macsmind

Macsmind — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:16 +0000

The Question is: What did Barack Obama Know and When Did He Know It?…

The arrest of Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich for corruption. Jake Tapper at ABC News writes:
“Obviously like the rest of the people of Illinois I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney’s office today,”…

By: Macsmind

Macsmind — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:16 +0000

The Question is: What did Barack Obama Know and When Did He Know It?…

By: SoCal Chris

SoCal Chris — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:18:27 +0000

@Mike’s America:
Well, bust my britches, you DID already post that, Mike! I hadn’t noticed the date on that photo earlier, (Dec. 2nd), so thanks for reiterating the point!

Yes sir, Obama definitely spoke with Mr. Blago after the election…perhaps he’ll now say he didn’t really talk with Blago, just shook hands, etc., etc.

Is it just me, or does anyone else think Blago has a strange resemblance to a gopher?

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:55:21 +0000

By Alexis Hunt
Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 9:48 p.m.

QUINCY, IL — Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate representing Illinois will have to be filled.

Obama met with Governor Rod Blagojevich earlier this week to discuss it. Illinois law states that the governor chooses that replacement. There’s already been speculation about his selection…from Congressman Jesse Jackson, Junior to Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth.

By: Mike's America

Mike's America — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:49:45 +0000

Did Obama meet with Blago after the election? I've already posted this but perhaps I need to again: Date: Dec. 2, 2008

By: Hard Right

Hard Right — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:45:28 +0000

Hmmm, missed the fact Safavian got his convictions overturned. Some charges were thrown out completely. He’s getting a new trial on other charges. It seems the judge excluded expert testimony for the defense. Or in other words, it wasn’t a fair trial.

So Ron, anyone else?

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:30:28 +0000

O Boy! Texas darlin had the link and the picture of Obama meeting with Blagojevich on November 5 to discuss his vacant seat. Go and see it. But guess what, it has been removed since on the Internet.

Ill. Governor meeting with Obama today
By Carol Sowers
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 10:39 a.m.

CHICAGO, ILL. — Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate representing Illinois will have to be filled.

That’s one of Obama’s first priorities today.

He’s meeting with Governor Rod Blagojevich this afternoon in Chicago to discuss it.

Illinois law states that the governor chooses that replacement.

There’s already been speculation about his selection…from Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. of Chicago’s south side who co-chaired Obama’s presidential campaign, to recently-retired state senate president Emil Jones, to the governor himself.
It’s likely the governor will make his decision quickly so the new senator will get some seniority before newly-elected senators take office in January.
Part of the timing depends on when Obama officially vacates his senate seat
.
KHQA’s Alexis Hunt is speaking with Illinois Senator John Sullivan today about his thoughts on that replacement process, his time working with Obama in the state senate, and if there’s a chance Sullivan might play a role in the Obama administration. Watch KHQA News at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. tonight to hear what he has to say.

Go see the picture of that document that has been removed from internet, it is right here on texasdarlin:
http://texasdarlin.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/did-obama-and-blagojevich-meet-nov-5/#comments

By: SoCal Chris

SoCal Chris — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:14:59 +0000

[@Neo:
Ill. governor meeting with Obama today
By Carol Sowers
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 10:39 a.m.

CHICAGO, ILL. — Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate representing Illinois will have to be filled.
That’s one of Obama’s first priorities today.
He’s meeting with Governor Rod Blagojevich this afternoon in Chicago to discuss it.
Illinois law states that the governor chooses that replacement.]

The link above is no longer available on the internet. Now, you will see this from KHQA:

“KHQA Clarification

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 4:04 p.m.

KHQA TV wishes to offer clarification regarding a story that appeared last month on our website ConnectTristates.com…. The story, which discussed the appointment of a replacement for President Elect Obama’in the U.S. Senate, became the subject of much discussion on talk radio and on blog sites Wednesday.

The story housed in our website archive was on the morning of November 5, 2008. It suggested that a meeting was scheduled later that day between President Elect Obama and Illinois Governor Blagojevich. KHQA has no knowledge that any meeting ever took place. Governor Blagojevich did appear at a news conference in Chicago on that date.”

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:26:31 +0000

Alberto Gonzales:
Where do you see corruption? Is the fact that Gonzales was an early advocate of the controversial Patriot Act or because he authorized the use of military tribunals to try terrorist suspects? Is that where you see corruption?
I personally agree with him on both issues. There is no corruption there as I see it.

Scotter Libby:
So he obstructed the investigation by lying about how he learned about Plame and whom he told.
Big deal! Obama lies all the time and gets away with it. He even lies about his POTUS eligibility.

David Safavian:
He was accused of working as a lobbyist but the court overturned all four convictions.

By: Hard Right

Hard Right — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:04:51 +0000

You’ll have to pick some other ones. Alberto wasn’t guilty of anything other than being targeted by the dems for doing his job. Scooter got popped for allegedly lying to investigators about the Plame issue. Scooter wasn’t corrupt, but stupid or had a poor memory. David Safavian, guilty as charged.

Got any others?

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:43:58 +0000

To Hard Right:
Apparently Alberto Gonzales has slipped your mind…and Scotter Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice. David Safavian was also convicted as well. That’s only to name a few. And yes I realize that every administration has corrupt officials. That’s our modern day politicians for you.

You asked so I’m answering.

Ron

By: Skeptic

Skeptic — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:30:41 +0000

“He didn’t have any money back then.” Somebody was bankrolling his activities back then. Funny nobody has ever reported who he was working for when he was a “Community Organizer.” Usually “community Organizers” (Agitators) are bankrolled by someone with deep pockets who doesnt’ want to be identifified. Did BO ever hold down a job other than as a paid agitator? Maybe his anonymous backers paid his “dues.” After all, wasn’t there a deal with one of Blag’s bag men on that house deal?

By: Neo

Neo — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:57:55 +0000

I wonder exactly what “at no time” means …

Ill. governor meeting with Obama today
By Carol Sowers
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 10:39 a.m.

CHICAGO, ILL. — Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate representing Illinois will have to be filled.
That’s one of Obama’s first priorities today.
He’s meeting with Governor Rod Blagojevich this afternoon in Chicago to discuss it.
Illinois law states that the governor chooses that replacement.

Appears Axelrod was right. Even the “gov” has the meeting on his web site.

By: Hard Right

Hard Right — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:01:49 +0000

So War, who was corrupt in the Bush admin?

By: Obama Did Meet With Blagojevich On 5 November 2008 | BigMouthFrog

Obama Did Meet With Blagojevich On 5 November 2008 | BigMouthFrog — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:39:21 +0000

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