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been there wrote on Aug 29, 2007 9:54 AM:

" Gov. Blago is a joke, but don't think, for a minute, that Topinka OR spoiler Brady is the answer. "

To "Who to Sue" wrote on Aug 28, 2007 10:17 PM:

" Obama is a US Senator, he does not belong in Springfield, he works in Washington D.C. "

Are wrote on Aug 28, 2007 8:12 PM:

" Mc Lean County Democratic operatives John, Mike, Tom, Jim, Betty and JJM still 110% behind this character ? If so that is sad. You can't slam Bush for his dismal performance and condone the likes of this poor excuse. He is opening the door for a GOPer as governor when it should've been a Demo seat for years. "

Who to Sue wrote on Aug 28, 2007 6:54 PM:

" If we sue the men and women who don't attend the sessions, does that include Senator Obama? What about the Governor himself? "

To I'm Embarrassed wrote on Aug 28, 2007 4:47 PM:

" The Republicans did not do a thing but be casual obervers in this fiasco. So for you to blame them is a miscarriage of justice. If you want ot be embarrassed about the dems then join the group, but to even include Republicans in on this liberal mess is ridiculous. "

The GOV wrote on Aug 28, 2007 3:59 PM:

" Gentlemen, gentlemen we have to protect our phoney baloney jobs....I didn't get a harumpf outta that guy "

to migration wrote on Aug 28, 2007 10:56 AM:

" wisconsin still doesn't have a budget.....madison is the kremlin of the midwest.....moving here from there would be out of the pan and into the fire......you would gain nothing but 6 more weeks od winter "

Migration wrote on Aug 28, 2007 10:29 AM:

" In the next 10 years all Illinoians should think about a mass migration to states like Wisconsin, Iowa, or Mexico. That would teach them crooks and those from Chicago....or should all people south of interstate 80 seek to secede from Illinois...and form another state called Anti-Blago or South Illinois...I agree with most people here that these politicians are a disgrace and I am totally embarassed "

I'm embarassed wrote on Aug 28, 2007 9:27 AM:

" Our entire state government makes me embarassed...Democrats and Republicans...These jokers need to grow up and think of something other than their egos. I move we ban all political parties just as George Washington wanted "

To: RedNenigan wrote on Aug 28, 2007 9:13 AM:

" At the rate this incompetant govenor is going will we still have a state in 2010? "

It's Not Working.... wrote on Aug 28, 2007 8:38 AM:

" And you wonder why the general public has pretty much lost complete faith in our political system. "

So Sad wrote on Aug 28, 2007 8:29 AM:

" I see the headline. I read the article and I have to chuckle. Then I feel sad. Last Spring I attended a conference on bullies in school. This Gov is a bully. Now according to the conference we should sit down with him and talk about his feelings. I vote for the hickory switch! "

Great! wrote on Aug 28, 2007 8:29 AM:

" Wonder how much this lawsuit is going to cost the taxpayers of Illinois. What about the budget Rod?? Are you ever going to make a decision on that? "

Rolling Eyes wrote on Aug 28, 2007 8:25 AM:

" As much as gridlock is frustrating, at least in means that Chicago isn't forcing more laws down our throats. "

GC wrote on Aug 28, 2007 5:16 AM:

" The attorney general should look in to it all and go after the one abusing the state consitution. Like the Gov. cutting funding for major projects and services so he fund his pet projects. But one thing for sure I didnt vote for him and those that did shame on you. "

Just when I~~ wrote on Aug 28, 2007 4:32 AM:

" I didn't think he could become much dumber, he pulls this!! This man is an insult to our government! Did he stamp his foot and lay down and kick his feet to get his way? Don't you feel sorry for this fools wife having to live with him primping and hogging the mirror all the time? Kind of reminds me of an old song, "your so vain", I'll bet he checks every mirror or window he passes by just to make sure he is bootiful!! I would like to see Lisa file a countersuit for his airplane flights we pay for. Go Lisa go, git er done!!! "

Jimmy the Greek wrote on Aug 28, 2007 12:25 AM:

" Maybe house leader Madigan should read Article IV section 14 of the Illinois State Constitution. It might interest him to know that the House has the sole responsibility to investigate the executive branch and this includes the Govenor. It is Madigans requirement to investigate any wrong doing by the Govenor. Maybe an investigation is in order to see if anything the govenor has done in the past year has been unethical or illegal. He has the authority to do a complete investigation into the actions of the govenor. Maybe interview a few of Rods sidekicks like Emil. Oh and some might say that the govenor is free since the senate must ajudicate any findings. Not so since the requirement when it is the govenor under investigation goes to the chief justice of the supreme court not the Senate leader. Look it up for yourself and write your representative. "

RedNenigan wrote on Aug 27, 2007 11:59 PM:

" Enough is enough. Get Blagojevich out of there, this guy is worse than Ryan, and the sad thing is those of us who supported Topinka last year tried to warn this state and of course the Chicagoans just had to reelect him. Thanks Chicago, why don't you leave Illinois and become your own state and elect all the Daley's and Blagojevich's you want, while downstate elects competent leaders. God I hope Bill Brady is the GOP candidate in 2010. "

It's wrote on Aug 27, 2007 11:52 PM:

" still not too late for a coup... "

moonie wrote on Aug 27, 2007 11:09 PM:

" hey big haired rod doesnt care about anyone, but himself "

Get him out before wrote on Aug 27, 2007 9:47 PM:

" his head is too big to fit through the door. Enough is enough!!!!!!!! "

BlogHog wrote on Aug 27, 2007 8:59 PM:

" This guy is a piece of work. And I thought Ryan was bad. "

heard enough wrote on Aug 27, 2007 6:52 PM:

" Through all of the budget talks, Blow Boy moaned and wined that nothing was getting done because our elected officials wouldn't show up. Well were was he!!! It's time our elected officials stop doing what benefits them and starting listening to their bosses, the citizens who elected them. This state has two major problems 1. is Blow Boy. 2. is Blow Boy's puppet Emil Jones. Impeach them both, and solve a problem for a change verses going around it. Last but not least, I don't favor either party but the simple fact that Blow Boy left all of the Republican extras and nixed all the Democratics extras with his puppet at his side saying he will block any measures on an override vote just shows that Blow Boy is holding a grudge, and I call that discrimation. Just proves that Blow Boy thinks this is nothing more than a game and he hasn't any more mentality than a 5 year old who cries when he's not winning and or loses. "

MRS. wrote on Aug 27, 2007 6:51 PM:

" I think it is time a Psychiatrist pronounced this nut incompetent and send him to one of those psychiatric hospitals, you know, one that he wouldn't give proper funding to. Just so he wouldn't be scared Emil could go with him. "

Blago... wrote on Aug 27, 2007 5:54 PM:

" is just trying to convey a message to Madigan: "Mine's bigger than yours." I am ashamed of our so called leaders in Illinois government. We need to run them all out of town; oh wait, Blago is already out of town; he's in Chicago, instead of Springfield, where he should be most of the time. "

the pot calling the kettle black wrote on Aug 27, 2007 5:15 PM:

" It is Madigan who should be suing the stuffing out of this little pip-squeak of a governor. "

Get him out!!! wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:40 PM:

" Blagojevich must have his way or he will throw a temper tantrum or sue, whichever. He doesn't attend any of the special sessions and often isn't even in town. When the bills are passed he just lets the accumulate dust on his desk. His only concern seems to be to spend the most taxpayer money with the least results. What a jerk. This man must be removed from office. How do we start a recall procedure? "

Idiot wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:25 PM:

" Blagojevish is a complete idiot!!!! "

LDT wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:06 PM:

" So what exactly are the terms of the lawsuit? He is suing him for what? Blowhardovich is a baby. It sounds to me like this is a lawsuit that is trying to legally force the Speaker into doing whatever Blago orders him to do. Next Blago will ask permission to execute Madigan and other defiant dems based on the grounds that they questioned Blagos almighty authority as the leader and dictator of IL. "

Last time I checked wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:57 PM:

" it wasn't King Blago. "

unhappy Illinois voter wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:56 PM:

" Why don't we require Gov. ROD to attend these meetings also??? "

Reader wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:49 PM:

" THERE GOES SOME MORE OF OUR TAX DODDARS DOWN A RAT HOLE. Why can't they grow up, & act like politicians,?OOPS~!!!, I forgot, that's what they're doing!!!!!!!! "

wow wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:46 PM:

" now heres our chance to impeach "blow"go.. this will not only p/o madigan but the repubs. too.. this guy must think think hes all that and a bag of chips too. well hes not. if he wants to be a dictator he needs to move to some third world country.. can we all say later blow hard.. "

wtf II wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:45 PM:

" This state government just gets weirder and weirder. "

great wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:44 PM:

" oh noez! The comment section is going to light up now! "

Hummmmm wrote on Aug 27, 2007 3:36 PM:

" Maybe Blogo is taking a page out of Quisling Bush’s book when he (Bush) said “I am the decider.” "

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