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NAncymellow wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:37 PM:

" I don't live in Illinois but agree with kicking the bum out of office. They all make promises to get in office and then it's, screw you citizens! The Gov. of Pennsylvania isn't much better,Health care in the us stinks, but government has it all and can quit or retire in a very short time with 70,000. a year and their wives or husbands also get a huge chunk-so if every child in America aspired to be a crooked politician in some fashion more people would have health care-and where the hell did this guy Blago come from that he allows immigrants to get SSI and health care, but not AMerican citizens? WHO teh hell is he fighting for? oh sorry-forgot-himself! "

Part of the Problem... wrote on Jul 31, 2007 11:09 AM:

" ...is that while all of this nonsense is going on in our state government, it's citizens don't take action. Most people just say, "well, that's how it goes." If all the citizens of this state would just get involved and let these jokers know we're not going to take it anymore, then maybe things will change. If we don't act, then we are getting what we asked for. "

Not funny any more wrote on Jul 30, 2007 1:41 PM:

" Our leaders are behaving like bullies on the playground. Unfortunately, this isn't the playground. Also unfortunate is the fact that when it is all over, the bullies will pat themselves on the back, smoke cigars, and smile like they are new best friends. (Oops, forgot, NO CIGARS- they have managed to get that through.) It's time they all remember that they do work for us. And are accountable to us. And it's time for us to remember - they work for us and we need to hold them accountable to us. It's fine to laugh about the Hair and The makeup consultant and the Blago jet. But the fact of the matter is that it's MY money paying for it. Enough. Stop acting like brats and GET TO WORK!!!!! "

Downstater wrote on Jul 30, 2007 12:27 PM:

" Did we have to pay another $600 for his make-up for this "special session"? "

Kick him out!! wrote on Jul 30, 2007 12:25 PM:

" How do we go about kicking him out of office???? "

to: Impeach Blago! wrote on Jul 30, 2007 12:13 PM:

" Hot Rod was seen jogging in Washington park Sat. morning at 11:25 in Springfield and later at the barrel head tavern. no mention of him being seen at work or the mansion. "

TO: ED From Gov't opressed Mule wrote on Jul 30, 2007 12:12 PM:

" I have NO IDEA! I've been researching for about 2 mos now with no luck. IF ANYONE has an idea or lead please post it, as I will personally take on the responsibilty to rid the state of this leach called Hot Rod. Anyone else interested in helping just post your interest. "

Gov't Opressed Mule wrote on Jul 30, 2007 12:10 PM:

" I LOVE the fact that Hot Rod is now attempting to blame the Reps for this "impass", when it was and is HIM that is the cause of the problems. "

Ineffectual wrote on Jul 30, 2007 11:34 AM:

" Blago has just been put in his place. All his cronies' posturing will be ignored and he can just sit at home and look vacantly at the wall. The Legislature isn't going to pay attention to him anymore. "

Elaine wrote on Jul 30, 2007 11:29 AM:

" To Ed = There is no recall provision in the 1970 Illinois Constitution. There is an impeachment provision which needs to originate in the House. You might want to start a campaign to amend the Constitution for a recall provision to recall a sitting officeholder. "

Impeach Blago! wrote on Jul 30, 2007 11:26 AM:

" The article doesn't say if the Hairdo showed up. If so, did we pay for the Blago-Jet? "

G Ryan wrote on Jul 30, 2007 11:01 AM:

" loves this. It makes him look like a hero. "

hey said wrote on Jul 30, 2007 10:59 AM:

" At least we didn't have these problems when Ryan was in charge.......i agree......crooked and efficient is far better than crooked and not knowing how to get anything done "

Hey wrote on Jul 30, 2007 10:54 AM:

" At least we didn't have these problems when Ryan was in charge. "

Public Service Announcement wrote on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM:

" We have the worst state government that money can buy! "

To: To Union Firefighter wrote on Jul 30, 2007 10:25 AM:

" Watcha got against Wisconsin?? LOL "

To Union Firefighter wrote on Jul 30, 2007 9:43 AM:

" You are absolutely right. We have a state in which the legislative and executive branches are all controlled by people from the same party and the same town yet nothing is being done. The people of this state are already paying the price. The General Assembly members want to get this budget done. It's the leadership that are holding things up. Can we throw everyone north of I-80 out and re-draw the state's borders? Let Wisconsin have these jokers. "

JJ wrote on Jul 30, 2007 9:33 AM:

" I'm with most of you. Kick them all out and let's start all over again. After the big celebaration of the election, they let themselves have a raise, then put through a smoking ban to segregate & discriminate against a class of American's, and now, Illinois is going to shut down. Do they actually care about the people they are hurting? NO "

accountability wrote on Jul 30, 2007 8:39 AM:

" These people work for us. Is anyone else outraged bu just how little these people actually do. It's time that we made them work for their money and hold them accountable including how many raises they vote themselves. If you're not pi$$ed off, you're not paying attention! "

Ed wrote on Jul 30, 2007 8:32 AM:

" How does one get a recall vote for the Governor of Illinois started??? "

Union Firefighter wrote on Jul 30, 2007 7:53 AM:

" Gov. Rod Blagojevich stated the people of Illinois will pay the price of their inaction...The people of Illinois has already paid for his and the other Chicago Democrats actions. "

Idea wrote on Jul 30, 2007 7:15 AM:

" Let the temp budget expire. Ground Blogo's plane,bodyguards,cars,staff and all the perks he gets as governor then maybe he'll acquire some common sense but I doubt it. "

yo wrote on Jul 30, 2007 7:00 AM:

" again those that we have elected show us the lack of carrying they have for the state of illinois and the people living here. they are only in this for the power, title, and the money. we are being ripped off buy all not just the govenor. the whole bunch is a waste of our money. it is time to search for a nd elec new people to springfield. "

Bout time wrote on Jul 30, 2007 6:53 AM:

" They put Blago in his place... "

GARY wrote on Jul 30, 2007 6:31 AM:

" Did we pay overtime for Rod to fly in on the weekend? "

What? wrote on Jul 30, 2007 5:57 AM:

" Why can't the "leaders" of this state work 6 days a week all year like the rest of us? "

I wonder wrote on Jul 30, 2007 4:43 AM:

" if maybe I could keep getting extensions on my property taxes without having to pay a penalty? Should be able to. "

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