Government intends to confiscate the Blago homes

Written on August 3, 2010 – 4:35 pm | by Freedy |

Tomorrow, the lawyers in the Blagojevich trial are to meet with the judge to discuss the rules of forfeiture. If Blago is found guilty, the government intends to confiscate their home and condo in Washington DC, as restitution for his crimes. Tweet This Post

Jurors resume deliberations

Written on August 2, 2010 – 8:46 am | by Freedy |

The jurors in the Rod Blagojevich corruption case resume deliberations today after taking the weekend off.  The jurors get to set their own schedule, and have decided on a 9-5, Monday to Friday schedule, even though the trial only ran Monday through Thursday.  Since most of the 24 charges against him are based in technical [...]

Rod Overshadowing all other Illinois Problems

Written on August 2, 2010 – 5:22 am | by Freedy |

The Rod Blagojevich trial has captured the attention of the country more so than any other story, with the exception possibly of the Chelsea Clinton wedding, American Idol judging fiasco, or anything Lindsay Lohan. But the State of Illinois needs attention also! “significant” Statehouse developments have gone unnoticed by the public due to shameless grandstanding [...]

Memorable moments in the Blagojevich trial

Written on August 2, 2010 – 5:03 am | by Freedy |

The Chicago Tribune has collected together a treasury of moments from the trial, for your enjoyment.  ‘Four-eyed, chubby, yellin’ lawyer’ tops my list, that’s for sure. Tweet This Post

Don’t Call It A Comeback

Written on October 10, 2009 – 7:22 am | by Freedy |

Been missing your recommended daily allowance of  Rod lately? Rumours say that Governor Blagojevich will be one of the contestants on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. Steve Webster, a spokesman for the show’s producer, said he could neither confirm nor deny that, because no contestants have yet been confirmed. The show’s 14 contestants won’t [...]

American Police Force Corporation Takes Over Small Town Police Force

Written on September 30, 2009 – 4:58 am | by Freedy |

How is this for fiction becoming Reality.  I’m reminded of the corporations in Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.  A newly created California corporation, named American Police Force Corporation show up in a Montana town with SUVs emblazoned with logos identifying them as the town police.  Except the town doesn’t have a police force, it’s covered [...]

Blagojevich for president in 2012

Written on September 21, 2009 – 5:08 pm | by Freedy |

“When I say ‘comeback,’ I’m not necessarily saying I’m going to run for President. You understand that, right?”  I understand that he’s not necessarily saying he ISN’T. Plus, you get a bonus video of Rod singing karaoke with Fabio. You’re welcome. Blagojevich for president in 2012? – War Room – Salon.com. Tweet This Post

Prostitution is like politics, duh.

Written on September 20, 2009 – 9:56 am | by Freedy |

I couldn’t pass up a chance to post a link to a picture of Rod Blagojevich and Ron Jeremy together.  Also there is Dennis Hof, who offered Rod a job working as a ranch hand when he was impeached. “I don’t think [sex] is the kind of thing people should pay for,” said Rod, while [...]

Charlie Crist Doesn’t Know What You Are Talking About

Written on September 17, 2009 – 12:31 pm | by Freedy |

Governor Charlie Crist, never one to pass up a moment in the spotlight, instantly regretted it the other day when he returned to the mike to tkae one last question, and it was to ask his opinion on what Rod Blagojevich had said about Crist’s seatwarming tactic.  Crist claimed later to not know anything about [...]

Blagojevich’s To attend Chris Kelly funeral

Written on September 15, 2009 – 11:22 am | by Freedy |

Governor Blagojevich and his wife, Patti, plan to attend the funeral for Chris Kelly, who died of a self inflicted drug overdose this past weekend. Blagojevich, wife, plan to attend Chris Kelly funeral :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich. Tweet This Post