Blagojevich as gov. has come to an end

I am going to miss seeing Rod Blagojevich on television, but I'm glad it's over. Or is it? The disgraced former governor of Illinois now will face Federal charges of attempting to sell Barack Obama's open Senate seat. Mr. Blagojevich may join his predecessor George Ryan in Federal prison. Blagojevich still maintains his innocence. We shall see what happens.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich is impeached by the Illinois House of Representatives:


Blagojevich makes a statement after impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives:


Below are videos from the week of Blagomania (all are in order of occurrence):

ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part One):

ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part Two):

ABC's The View on Monday (Part One):

ABC's The View on Monday (Part Two):

ABC's Thew View on Monday (Part Three):

Fox News Channel with Geraldo chasing Blagojevich on Monday:
Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Monday: (click here to see video)

CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part One):

CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Two):

CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Three):

CBS' Early Show on Monday (Part One):

CBS' Early Show on Monday (Parat Two):

Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part One):

Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part Two):

Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)

Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)

Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck on Tuesday (Part One):

Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck taped Tuesday aired Wednesday (Part Two):

Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Tuesday: (click here for video)

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part One):

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Two):

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Three):

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Four):

MEDIA CIRCUS IS OVER, BLAGOJEVICH IS BACK TO ILLINOIS

Blagojevich speaks to the Illinois State Senate on Thursday:

Blagojevich Senate Conviction Vote on Thursday:

Blagojevich Senate vote on barring him for future Illinois political office:

Blagojevich speaks after losing governor job and not being allowed to serve any public office in the state from his Chicago home:

Another video from MSNBC (a bit longer):


IN THE NEWS:

WGN NEWS: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office

Chicago Tribune: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office



The era of Governor Pat Quinn now begins...


Bleep them:

Blagojevich: 'Impeachment trial is a sham'

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said today that the state is denying the will of the people. He said that he was re-elected as governor because the people think he is doing a good job.

He then said the "Impeachment trial is a sham" to reporters. He said that his conversation with Rahm Emmanuel, Obama's Chief of Staff, had nothing to do with the pay-to-play scandal.

Well, I think that the state actually likes Blagojevich because they haven't convicted him yet. What is taking them so long? There is a lot that can take him down, it is not just the scandal involving the open Senate seat, as we all know.

Below is a story from the Chicago Tribune and its television partner WGN.

IN THE NEWS:
Chicago Tribune: Blagojevich: 'Impeachment...'

Tax evader approved as Treasury Secretary

Timothy Geithner has been approved to be the next Treasury Secretary. He failed to pay his taxes for more than eight years. He owed the IRS $34,000 in taxes. But he was the only person in the world who understood TARP funds, as the Obama administration and the news media has said. He is the right man for the job. Yet, he doesn't know how to pay his own taxes and he's going to be in charge of the administration that is in charge of the federal tax system. Wow!

After all, it's only a "careless mistake" in forgetting to pay thousands of dollars in taxes. That's what he said and Sen. Harry Reid. Amazing!

IN THE NEWS:
Fox News: Senate Panel Approves...
MSNBC: Committee approves...
Wall Street Journal: Treasury's Top Post...

Is Obama soft on terrorists?

President Barack Obama signed his first executive order today and it was to close the Guantanamo Prison on the U.S. soil in Cuba.

Obama said that the prisoners being held there will be questioned under the Army Field Manual, which is intended for honorable combatants, meaning POWs in a military conflict. So, are these terrorists honorable?

Then after being questioned and found guilty, where shall the terrorists go? It's not going to be Gitmo. Will it be the prison near you?

What has Obama done?!


IN THE NEWS:
Fox News: Obama Issues Directive...

Limbaugh did nothing wrong

I was watching CNN last evening and they were having a field day during CNN Newsroom about something Rush Limbaugh said. The host of the 3 p.m. segment of the show Rick Sanchez kept displaying Facebook, Twitter and CNN blog posts that were negative about Limbaugh. People were writing that Limbaugh was a racist, idiot and many other demeaning things. These people are idiots.

Rush did nothing wrong. He spoke about what he believes. He has the First Amendment right to speak. And anyway, what he said was not racist and it was not demeaning. His quote had nothing to do with President Barack Obama. It was about his policies and not the color of his skin. Limbaugh is against socialism, he wants capitalism to succeed. But people don't care, apparently. They say Rush is racist and an idiot.

CNN and all other news outlets that aired this video should be ashamed of themselves for not reporting the whole truth. Get the whole context and not just a sound bite. Wake up!

Below is the video of Rush Limbaugh on Fox News' Hannity Show:


Besides saying that Limbaugh wants Obama's policies to fail, a Green Bay Middle School aired the Rush Limbaugh Show's coverage of the inauguration. This upset some people because Rush made comments, as he always does! But this is different, apparently. Limbaugh also made comments during President George W. Bush's conferences and any other important person who was talking during his three-hour show

By the way, Limbaugh offered the school to teach civics and take some of the students on a ride on his private jet to learn about economics and eat pizza, he said on his radio show today.

IN THE NEWS:
Rush Limbaugh: Rush Taints Momentous....
WLUK: Limbaugh commentary...
Green Bay Press Gazette: Limbaugh teaching civics?

Somebody was missing at Obama's Inauguration

Where was Rod Blagojevich today? He is the governor of Illinois, Barack Obama's home state. Rahm Emmanuel was at the festivities and he is about as guilty as Blago. They are buddy-buddy after all.

By the way, why hasn't Blagojevich been convicted by the Illinois State Senate yet? What is taking them so long? Illinois government is just as corrupt as Blago himself.

In other governor senate appointment news, New York Gov. David Patterson will make his appointment soon. Maybe today. If he chooses Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, it will be a mockery. Just because she's a "Kennedy." But, we'll see. At least he isn't taking money for the seat like Blagojevich.

Obama's Poem at Inauguration

Written and Spoken by Elizabeth Alexender


Praise song for the day.

Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others’ eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on our tongues. Someone is stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a uniform, patching a tire, repairing the things in need of repair.

Someone is trying to make music somewhere with a pair of wooden spoons on an oil drum with cello, boom box, harmonica, voice.

A woman and her son wait for the bus.

A farmer considers the changing sky; A teacher says, “Take out your pencils. Begin.”

We encounter each other in words, Words spiny or smooth, whispered or declaimed; Words to consider, reconsider.

We cross dirt roads and highways that mark the will of someone and then others who said, “I need to see what’s on the other side; I know there’s something better down the road.”

We need to find a place where we are safe; We walk into that which we cannot yet see.

Say it plain, that many have died for this day. Sing the names of the dead who brought us here, who laid the train tracks, raised the bridges, picked the cotton and the lettuce, built brick by brick the glittering edifices they would then keep clean and work inside of.

Praise song for struggle; praise song for the day. Praise song for every hand-lettered sign; The figuring it out at kitchen tables.

Some live by “Love thy neighbor as thy self.”

Others by first do no harm, or take no more than you need.

What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with no need to preempt grievance.

In today’s sharp sparkle, this winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun.

On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp -- praise song for walking forward in that light.




What in the world is this poem supposed to mean?!?!

The Video with courtesy of YouTube and Fox News:

It's Official: The "messiah" is now the leader of the "citizens of the world"

President Barack Obama was sworn into office just after noon today. Below is a video of the swearing in ceremony and inaugural address from YouTube and C-SPAN.


To read President Obama's speech click the link below:
http://drudgereport.com/flashosi.htm

MY TAKE ON THE CROWD:

I wonder how Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush felt when they saw the crowd? And then the cheers for Obama, similar to a football or baseball game. Sadly, for many of the people in the crowd, they do not go to church or understand religion, so I think they need something to believe in, so they chose Barack Obama. Obama is their golden calf.

MY TAKE ON THE SPEECH:

Obama gave a campaign-style acceptance speech. He spoke in generalities, but he did say that the citizens of the United States have to be accountable for our actions. Does this mean, we are the problem? And, if so, how are we to fix this problem? Also he said some words that are very similar to former President George W. Bush in talking about terrorism. The speech was good, but not up to the hype.

And, what was with the people leaving before the ceremony was completed. They came to hear Obama, but not the rest. They came, but did they understand the words said by Obama? Or are they there to gaze at his magnificence. Well, I guess it was like an awards ceremony.

Former President Bill Clinton didn't seem happy being there, but the next Secretary of State Hillary Clinton looked thrilled.

Change has come. The President will lift us up now. He is the one the prophesy has proclaimed.

My Favorite Paragraph of the speech:

"For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act - not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do."



God Bless Mr. Obama and God Bless the United States of America.

The end is near for Blagojevich

The Illinois House of Representatives impeachment panel voted 21-0 in favor of impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich today. Next up will be a vote by the House of Representatives to impeach him. Then a trial will convict the governor.

This will be interesting. What will happen to Rahm Emmanuel as well? How powerful is the Chicago Machine?

In the News:
Chicago Tribune: House panel unanimous...

Obamania has hit the comics

The love affair with President-elect Barack Obama continues to grow. At first it was by the news media, and now it is Marvel Comics.

In the current issue of the Amazing Spider-man, Peter Parker has to thwart an Obama impostor.

Now, to be frank, presidents have been in comics in the past. But for some reason, this feels different.

Link:
Chicago Tribune: Presidents in the comics

Chicago Machine on full power with Blagojevich, Rush

Illinois disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich is still pulling the strings. He apparently does not feel threatened one bit. After all, the state legislature only threatened to take his appointing powers away from him and never did. Illinois is corrupt all around. Whoever comes from Chicago is most likely corrupt.

Now, Blagojevich has appointed Roland Burris to take Obama's empty Senate seat. The governor says it is his duty to do so, which is true, but why this way? We know now that Burris did give Blagojevich significant campaign contributions in the past. So this could be why he was chosen. It's all about the money to Blagojevich. Burris may be qualified, but why did he even accept this appointment? This only hurts Burris's reputation.

Then after the appointment, Bobby Rush spoke. Rush was a co-founder of the Illinois Black Panthers in 1968. He says that it would be a national emergency if there was no African American in the U.S. Senate. Come on, how racist can someone be?! Just because he or she is black? Is that how it is these days? What ever happened to the most qualified candidate? This person could be white, black, Asian, Indian, or anything else.

You know, Chicago rules Illinois. Springfield and Peoria mean nothing. Just listen to Blagojevich and Rush. It's all about "our community" of Chicago.

Below is a video of yesterday's press conference:


Rush shares his racist views on CBS Early Show today:


Rush on CNN's Larry King Live:


One more time with Rush from yesterday's press conference:


Does Bobby Rush know how racist he sounds when he speaks? He brings up Hispanics, Asians and women?! My gosh. And this man is a friend of Blagojevich. How much more do we need of this fiasco?!

In the NEWS:
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Bobby Rush warns Democratic Senators

A Sense of Entitlement? Caroline Kennedy wants seat

Photo is courtesy of the Associated Press and Yahoo!

Is Caroline qualified to be the next U.S. Senator from New York? Is Caroline Kennedy qualified to be the next senator from New York? If she was not a Kennedy, would she have a shot at this job? Heck No!

She has never held a public office in her life. But, now she says she deserves this job because of her family lineage. I'll tell you what, her family would be nobodies if it wasn't for prohibition.

This is all about power. The Kennedy's embrace power. Ted and his son, Patrick, are all of what's left of the Kennedy clan in Washington.

The Kennedy's run the Northeast United States:

CURRENT
Ted Kennedy, US Senate-Mass (b. Mass)
Patrick Kennedy, US House-RI (b. Mass)

PAST
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., SEC Chairman, Ambassador to UK (b. Mass)
John F. Kennedy, US President, US Senate-Mass, US House-Mass (b. Mass)
Robert F. Kennedy, US Attorney General, US Senate-NY (b. Mass)

Married into family:
Robert Sargent Shriver, 1972 Dem. VP Candidate (b. Maryland)

And there's more...

Below is an Associated Press article about Caroline today:

Caroline Kennedy says she has lots to learn, offer
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK – The Rev. Al Sharpton took Caroline Kennedy to lunch Thursday at a famed Harlem soul food restaurant as she continued her quest to join her uncle in the U.S. Senate.

Kennedy smiled as she and the civil rights activist made their way through a throng of media and into Sylvia's, whose walls are lined with photographs of visiting politicians including the Clintons.

"I come at this as a mother, as a lawyer, as an author, as an education advocate and from a family that really has spent generations in public service," Kennedy told reporters after lunch. "I feel this commitment, and this is a time when nobody can afford to sit out. And I hope that I have something to offer."

The late President John F. Kennedy's daughter acknowledged Wednesday she's seeking to be appointed to the Senate seat held by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be secretary of state.

Kennedy was asked what she would need to do to prepare herself for the post, which has attracted the interest of at least a dozen Democratic officials including her former relative by marriage, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

"I have, you know, quite a lot to learn, but I feel like I bring a lot with me, as well," Kennedy said.

She was also asked why she was plunging into politics now, after spending most of her life carefully cultivating her privacy.
"These are issues that I care so much about and I understand that, really, I have been trying to work on them as a private citizen and in the position that I have," she said. "But really, to solve our problems, I think government is the place where people need to come together."

Kennedy's emergence as a contender has generated both buzz and controversy. She comes from a Democratic dynasty but has never held public office, and some Republicans and Democrats have criticized her lack of experience.

Democratic Gov. David Paterson has said he won't make an appointment until Clinton is confirmed. The governor confirmed Kennedy's interest in the seat on Monday, the same day she reached out to Sharpton in a telephone call.

After speaking to Kennedy, Sharpton released a statement saying he disagreed with those who say she isn't qualified to be U.S. senator.

He said he had invited her to dine wtih him at Sylvia's this week, reminding her that he took Obama there during his campaign "so it's a good luck stop since he did all right."

Obama selects Agriculture and Interior secretaries

Is it just me or does Sen. Ken Salazar talk just like Barack Obama?

Video Courtesy of ChangeDotCom, the Obama YouTube site.

The Obama believers' creed

I believe in Obama, the hope of all,
maker of change and yes we can
And in Barack Obama, his son, our messiah,
who was conceived by hope
born of Ann Dunham
suffered nothing as trouble bounces off of him
is alive, to bring hope and change
he descended into the New Party
he rose again in the Chicago Machine
he ascended to the presidency
and sits in the Oval Office
from thence he brings hope and change to the world

I believe in Hope
Change
Yes We Can
And spreading the wealth. Amen.

(Inspired by the Apostles' Creed of the Christian Church and is used as humor. I do not believe in Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. as the messiah)

Written by me. I will make a creed based off the Nicene Creed at some point featuring Rev. Wright.

Bleeper: Gov. Rod Blagojevich News Recap

News Recap from the Late Show with David Letterman (Dec. 10)

Video Courtesy of Wordwide Pants, CBS and YouTube.

Auto bailout dies in U.S. Senate

I am not sure what to think. I want to save America's automotive jobs in case the companies fail. Bankruptcy is just a reorganization. But what if they can't figure out how to save themselves?

General Motors is in the worst shape. They could go bankrupt next week. Then comes Chrysler LLC. They could go bankrupt by Jan. 1. Ford says they are ok, but are they?

The Big Three need to do something new. But what? Who is buying cars these days? Only the car buyer can save the automotive industry. I guess for now the answer is to build fewer cars and see what happens.

Below is a C-Span video when the vote was finalized. It is with the courtesy of YouTube.

Fox Chicago: Rahm Emanuel spoke with Blagojevich about seat

President-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, may be the "advisor" named in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

According to Fox Chicago, reportedly Emanuel spoke to Blagojevich about Obama's senate seat.

At yesterday's Obama press conference when he confirmed his nomination of Tom Daschle for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mr. Emanuel did not speak to the press. Obama spoke about his displeasure about the pay-for-play scandal, but Emanuel said nothing.

Below is Fox News Chicago's report:

Video is courtesy of Fox News Chicago and YouTube

In the News:
Chicago Sun-Times: Is Emanuel the adviser on gov tape?
Chicago Tribune: Obama decries 'politics as a business'
Chicago Tribune: Quinn grabs at reins, wants Blagojevich out
Fox News Chicago (WFLD): Rahm Emanuel Reportedly Spoke with Blagojevich About Senate Seat

What happened on Dec. 7, 1941?

Who dropped the bombs? America or Japan? According to Rev. Jeremiah Wright it was America. Of course this day was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

But who needs to know history?

Barack Obama and his friends. I love Illinois.

Below is a video of Rev. Wright and discussion from Fox News' O'Reilly Factor:

What is the Blagojevich-Obama Relationship?

Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod: "I know he's talked to the governor and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them."

That was then (Nov. 23). This is now (Dec. 9): "I was mistaken when I told an interviewer last month that the President-elect has spoken directly to Governor Blagojevich about the Senate vacancy. They did not then or at any time discuss the subject."

What is the truth?

This is only the beginning.

IN THE NEWS:
ABC News

What's New? Political Corruption in Illinois

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was awoken this morning at 6 a.m. by the FBI.

What did he do? He was only looking out for his best interest. He was only selling the US Senate seat to the highest bidder. It was just another pay-to-play. Oh, and he did threaten the Chicago Tribune. And, he got benefits for himself and his wife from state contracts. This is nothing.

You know I'm joking, but really this is no joke. This man is a crook. He's worse than his predecessor, Gov. Ryan.

In the News:
Chicago Tribune story
Criminal Complaint from WGN News
Statement from Chicago Tribune

Press Conference (Bloomberg TV)


Where does Illinois rank in corruption?


Fitzerald asked Chicago Tribune to not print story to benefit investigation


Good morning, governor


Today in History


Blagojevich Yesterday


Breaking News at WLS ABC-7

A look at History: Disney WWII Propaganda

This was the beginning of Disney cartoons believe it or not.

Hitler Babies (Anti-Nazi Cartoon)


Donald Duck in Nazi Germany (Anti-Nazi Cartoon)


Donald Duck: Buy or Save (Anti-Nazi Cartoon)


Donald Duck in Commando Duck (Anti-Japanese Cartoon)


Videos are courtesy of The Walt Disney Company and were found on YouTube.

Big 3 Ask For Money: Part Deux

It looks as though Detroit's "Big Three" have a plan now. At least it includes not flying to Washington on private jets. Instead, the chairmen of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler will be driving themselves from Michigan to D.C. in their latest hybrid automobiles. That's a start. It's better than flying, but still, hybrids aren't exactly cheap vehicles, but they do get better gas mileage, I suppose.

Ford Motor Company says they are in the best shape of the three. At least that's what they say now, yet, they still want a loan. Go figure. Chrysler, LLC also wants a loan, but they wont say what kind of shape they are in. Now, the big behemoth, you know, the company that is too big to fail, General Motors is acting like the end of the world is near.

Ford says they will cut the number of dealerships and even the chairman said he would work on a $1 salary.

And now the UAW is saying that if GM does not get a loan soon, the company will go bankrupt before Christmas.

What can be done? I don't think the fault of all this is solely because the "Big Three" are unionized. That's a part of it, but not all. It all goes up to the higher management. Will they fix the companies? Probably not, but a federal loan will help, but for how long?

Media loves Obama

Barack Obama has not yet taken the oath of office. Yet, many media outlets are alread comparing him to Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. Is this too early? Yes! He hasn't done anything to get these comparisons!

The media has given Obama high expectations. Even high enought that possibly, even the messiah, cannot reach. There has been talks that Obama is the reincarnation of Lincoln. This is a far stretch. One thing that could be true is his likeness to FDR. Roosevelt proposed the "New Deal" which created new government programs. Still it is not known if these programs save the American economy after the Great Depression, yet, the FDIC did work. Most people agree that it was Adolf Hitler that ended the Great Depression with World War II.

Is Obama worth all the hype? Nobody knows, he hasn't been in public service long enough for anybody to know.

Below are two current magazine covers (Time magazine and Newsweek magazine):






Isn't this too early? But apparently not for Newsweek magazine.

Muncie Skyline Chili is Closing

Soon, Muncie area residents will no longer be able to say "It's Skyline Time" anymore. The Muncie restaurant on Tillotson Avenue will close next week. An employee said it was because the owner did not renew the lease with the landlord.

Skyline Chili had become popular with Muncie residents and Ball State University students during the years at its location. In the past they did promotions with Ball State Athletics. At this time, there are no plans on moving to another location in Muncie.

The final day of operations will be Wednesday Nov. 26.

The present location of Skyline has been not had the greatest history with restaurants, Donato's Pizza closed to make way to the present Skyline Chili.

America, how could you?!

Lets speak in vague language. "Hope, change and yes, we can" is what Barack Obama is about. But, what is this hope and change? This is higher taxes, government healthcare, socialism and even the possibility of communism. Barack Obama is going to have ultimate power. He will have a filibuster free congress. Dirty Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi have what they want.

This is all President Bush's fault. They'll say that in two years when this county will be in far worse shape. They'll say it as long as they can.

Obama is the messiah. Look at his worshippers. Not just Americans, but the world. Barack Obama is the new Adolf Hitler. Hitler came to power to save Germany. Obama came to power to save America. And from what? From capitalism? From patriotism?

America made a big mistake. I will continue to pray for Israel.

Why did America elect a Marxist!?!?!?!?

Let us all be lazy and get our hand outs. Say hello to the United Socialist States of America, or the new USSA. Yep, I said it. We are the new Russia. We are Karl Marx's plan in reality. Somewhere, Karl Marx is smiling. And, notice I said "somewhere" because, I doubt he is in heaven. In fact, I know he is not in heaven. He was an atheist.

Obama is the messiah, he is the god of the liberals. Let the revolution begin.