Shortly after Dan Rather took over for the retiring Walter Cronkite at CBS News in the early 1980s, Rather was accosted by an assailant near his home in New York City.
Rather reported that as he neared his Manhattan home, a man approached him and asked, 'Kenneth, what's the frequency?,' upon which the man proceeded to beat Rather to a pulp.
The CBS anchorman sustained some minor injuries from the encounter, as I recall.
The Barack Obama team has been sitting on a special report into alleged improper contacts between the Obama camp and the beleaguered Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Supposedly at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, the Obama team has delayed the release of the report until just prior to Christmas--at the very time when Obama himself is out of Washington on holiday in Hawaii and the D.C. political establishment has vacated the premises for Christmas.
It is widely expected that the report, scheduled for release today, will receive the Obama spin, claiming no improper contact between the 2 camps. But the devil will be in the details.
The Wall Street Journal speculates that the report will raise more questions than it answers, sending reporters scattering off to chase down dozens of tangents.
In the end, however, someone is gonna get slammed.
At present my tendency is to believe that Rahm Emanuel will be thrown under the bus when this entire mess is finally unraveled.
It is entirely unrealistic to believe that Obama's staff had no contact with Blagojevich's office concerning Obama's vacated Senate seat, which Blago had placed for sale to the highest bidder. These are all Chicago political establishment pros. And we all know the scoop on the nature of the Chicago political machine.
Obama is not about to take any responsibility for any improper contact with Blago as the Governor faces an uphill battle in the corruption probe that surrounds him.
Thus, the next logical choice is Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief of staff and Chicago political insider.
Whether Rahm realizes it or not, he may be very very close to being politically pulverized. The next voice he hears may well be, 'Hey, bub, what's the frequency?'
Showing posts with label corruption scandal in Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corruption scandal in Illinois. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Blago-Scandal May 'Ruin Obama's Inauguration'
Like the gradual creep of a sinkhole that just keeps engulfing more and more homes and vehicles as it goes along, the scandal involving Illinois Governor Rod Blaogjevich inches along, now threatening to engulf Obama along with it.
Word has come today that the Feds have secret surveillance tapes directly implicating Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
We know now that Obama lied when he claimed neither he nor his staff had anything to do with his replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, the reason the Illinois Attorney-General moved to strip Blogojevich of his powers is in order to avoid a public impeachment process, during which even more names could surface who are involved in the scandal--including the Attorney-General herself, who was a possible candidate for Obama's Senate seat!
One reporter stated that this still-developing story of the unraveling of Chicago political corruption would eventually 'ruin Obama's inauguration.'
Two reports are of utmost importance:
Obama's Credibility is Now Sunk
The Madigan Factor--More Corruption in Chicago
Word has come today that the Feds have secret surveillance tapes directly implicating Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
We know now that Obama lied when he claimed neither he nor his staff had anything to do with his replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, the reason the Illinois Attorney-General moved to strip Blogojevich of his powers is in order to avoid a public impeachment process, during which even more names could surface who are involved in the scandal--including the Attorney-General herself, who was a possible candidate for Obama's Senate seat!
One reporter stated that this still-developing story of the unraveling of Chicago political corruption would eventually 'ruin Obama's inauguration.'
Two reports are of utmost importance:
Obama's Credibility is Now Sunk
The Madigan Factor--More Corruption in Chicago
Friday, December 12, 2008
A Bad Case of Lockjaw
In refusing to answer reporters' questions concerning the Blago-scandal in Illinois, Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel epitomized the tactic the Obama team will use in the midst of this mess--a bad case of lockjaw.
'Stonewalling' is what they called it during the Nixon Watergate scandal back in the early 70s.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times:
Although there is no evidence as of yet implicating Obama or any member of his team in the scandal, the discrepancies in the stories provided by the Obama team, along with increasing suspicions concerning Emanuel's possible involvement, are creating new questions every day.
'Stonewalling' is what they called it during the Nixon Watergate scandal back in the early 70s.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times:
President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The complaint states Blagojevich wanted a promise of a high-level appointment or some other reward for Blagojevich in exchange for Blagojevich naming Obama’s friend Valerie Jarrett to replace him in the U.S. Senate.
Emanuel was uncharacteristically absent from Obama’s news conference this morning.
Although there is no evidence as of yet implicating Obama or any member of his team in the scandal, the discrepancies in the stories provided by the Obama team, along with increasing suspicions concerning Emanuel's possible involvement, are creating new questions every day.
Blago-Scandal a Who's Who of Illinois Politics
The list of persons caught in the ever-widening web of corruption that nabbed Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich reads like a who's who of Illinois politics.
A special report from Fox News indicates that well-known names such as Jessie Jackson, Jr., Obama land-deal tycoon Tony Rezko, as well as the Chicago Cubs, are implicated in the probe.
The depth and breadth of the scandal led one investigator to muse that if Illinois is not the most corrupt state in the Union, it comes mighty close.
A special report from Fox News indicates that well-known names such as Jessie Jackson, Jr., Obama land-deal tycoon Tony Rezko, as well as the Chicago Cubs, are implicated in the probe.
The depth and breadth of the scandal led one investigator to muse that if Illinois is not the most corrupt state in the Union, it comes mighty close.
Blagojevich Refuses to Go
With an arrogance and an elitism that defies all reason, disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich remains defiant, stating that he will not resign from office despite the federal corruption charges against him.
Blagojevich also hinted that he may yet decide to go ahead and appoint someone to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat, even while under fire from the feds and the Illinois citizens.
A poll taken on Thursday in Illinois shows Blagojevich with only an 8% approval rating.
The Illinois legislature is considering alternative means of filling the Senate seat, such as holding a special election.
The Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, however, prefers another method. They fear that the rage from the public over the widespread corruption in Illinois politics will lead voters to take out their wrath on Democrats and elect a Republican to fill Obama's seat.
The Senate Democrats' preferred plan is for Blagojevich to resign and a new Governor appoint someone to the seat. Naturally, this plan would favor Democrats and is nothing but sheer political expediency.
Senate Democrats, to their credit, stated that if Blagojevich appoints someone to the seat, they will vote to refuse to seat that person--a Constitutional provision that allows the Senate to make such a move in unusual circumstances.
Blagojevich also hinted that he may yet decide to go ahead and appoint someone to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat, even while under fire from the feds and the Illinois citizens.
A poll taken on Thursday in Illinois shows Blagojevich with only an 8% approval rating.
The Illinois legislature is considering alternative means of filling the Senate seat, such as holding a special election.
The Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, however, prefers another method. They fear that the rage from the public over the widespread corruption in Illinois politics will lead voters to take out their wrath on Democrats and elect a Republican to fill Obama's seat.
The Senate Democrats' preferred plan is for Blagojevich to resign and a new Governor appoint someone to the seat. Naturally, this plan would favor Democrats and is nothing but sheer political expediency.
Senate Democrats, to their credit, stated that if Blagojevich appoints someone to the seat, they will vote to refuse to seat that person--a Constitutional provision that allows the Senate to make such a move in unusual circumstances.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Why Did Fitzgerald Act Now on Blagojevich?
Why, in the middle of an ongoing investigation into massive and widespread political corruption in Illinois, did federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald decide to act now to arrest Governor Blagojevich?
This is the key question that National Review's Byron York asks and answers in his latest column.
UPDATE! We now know that Jessie Jackson, Jr. is 'Senate Prospect #5'--a fact of which York was unaware when writing the article. Read the article to find out why this is key to the scandal.
This is the key question that National Review's Byron York asks and answers in his latest column.
UPDATE! We now know that Jessie Jackson, Jr. is 'Senate Prospect #5'--a fact of which York was unaware when writing the article. Read the article to find out why this is key to the scandal.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/10/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Nicki at the Liberty Zone comments on the Blagojevich corruption scandal in Illinois.
Traction Control is presently in a place where it is only -17F. A warm day in these days of 'global warming.'
Pax Parabellum reports that Governor Blagojevich was a gun owner, although he is one of the most rabid anti-gun politicians in the country. But not anymore. He's been ordered to turn in his permit.
Mike McCarville reminds us that although the Blagojevich scandal reaches deep, there is no indication or evidence linking Barack Obama to it in any way.
From Michelle Malkin:
*The Obama camp has called for Blagojevich to resign
*5 Republicans are ready to filibuster the auto bailout
*The final details of the auto bailout bill, vote may be Sat.
Texas Fred has an excellent post on the bailout. Be sure to see the graphic.
Breda posts the audio from last night's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
Insight on Freedom has the MUST-read of the day on socialized medicine and how this monstrosity will probably cost the chronically ill their lives. You MUST read this!
The Rustmeister comments on the 'percenters' and makes a good point about his line in the sand.
Xrlq provides excellent reading on 'guns, medicine, and selective mission creep.'
The Sipsey Street Irregulars issue a 'raid alert' for Michigan. Interesting!
Codrea's War on Guns has ominous news from Nassau County, New York. Don't be surprised if the next infringement is in the realm of requiring potential gun owners to verify they are not on tranquilizers, antidepressants, or even narcotic sleep medications.
Gun Rights Examiner posts Codrea's column for today entitled, 'You Got to Protect Yourself.'
Western Rifle Shooters Association shares words of wisdom from the great Colonel Jeff Cooper.
Mindful Musings presents a sobering but essential read entitled, 'Are You Ready?'
JR says that the Houston Chronicle has taken aim at gun rights in Texas.
Roberta X provides an excellent read on government and lines in the sand. And I agree with her about government. If it's big enough to do everything for you, it's big enough to take everything you have away from you (my interpretation of her words).
Gateway Pundit reports that despite his denials, Obama met with Blagojevich on Nov. 5 to discuss his Senate seat.
Sebastian posts an interesting read entitled, 'Republican Revolutions.'
Robb Allen observes that often foreign-born American citizens understand freedom better than we do.
Catching up with Squeaks. Just go over there and start scrolling.
Nicki at the Liberty Zone comments on the Blagojevich corruption scandal in Illinois.
Traction Control is presently in a place where it is only -17F. A warm day in these days of 'global warming.'
Pax Parabellum reports that Governor Blagojevich was a gun owner, although he is one of the most rabid anti-gun politicians in the country. But not anymore. He's been ordered to turn in his permit.
Mike McCarville reminds us that although the Blagojevich scandal reaches deep, there is no indication or evidence linking Barack Obama to it in any way.
From Michelle Malkin:
*The Obama camp has called for Blagojevich to resign
*5 Republicans are ready to filibuster the auto bailout
*The final details of the auto bailout bill, vote may be Sat.
Texas Fred has an excellent post on the bailout. Be sure to see the graphic.
Breda posts the audio from last night's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
Insight on Freedom has the MUST-read of the day on socialized medicine and how this monstrosity will probably cost the chronically ill their lives. You MUST read this!
The Rustmeister comments on the 'percenters' and makes a good point about his line in the sand.
Xrlq provides excellent reading on 'guns, medicine, and selective mission creep.'
The Sipsey Street Irregulars issue a 'raid alert' for Michigan. Interesting!
Codrea's War on Guns has ominous news from Nassau County, New York. Don't be surprised if the next infringement is in the realm of requiring potential gun owners to verify they are not on tranquilizers, antidepressants, or even narcotic sleep medications.
Gun Rights Examiner posts Codrea's column for today entitled, 'You Got to Protect Yourself.'
Western Rifle Shooters Association shares words of wisdom from the great Colonel Jeff Cooper.
Mindful Musings presents a sobering but essential read entitled, 'Are You Ready?'
JR says that the Houston Chronicle has taken aim at gun rights in Texas.
Roberta X provides an excellent read on government and lines in the sand. And I agree with her about government. If it's big enough to do everything for you, it's big enough to take everything you have away from you (my interpretation of her words).
Gateway Pundit reports that despite his denials, Obama met with Blagojevich on Nov. 5 to discuss his Senate seat.
Sebastian posts an interesting read entitled, 'Republican Revolutions.'
Robb Allen observes that often foreign-born American citizens understand freedom better than we do.
Catching up with Squeaks. Just go over there and start scrolling.
"Obama Presidency Shaken to Its Core"
From Judicial Watch:
Read the entire news release HERE.
Blagojevich's corruption is no surprise, but its breadth and depravity is shocking. The alleged efforts to sell the Senate seat of Barack Obama are outrageous, but also seem to implicate many other powerful politicians and political players. Especially disturbing are the questions the scandal raises about Barack Obama and his close associates.
This is a burgeoning crisis for Obama that should shake his presidency to its core.
Read the entire news release HERE.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/9/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Via Matt Drudge:
*Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by FBI!!
*Blagojevich wanted to 'sell' Obama's Senate Seat
*GRAND JURY ISSUES SUBPOENAS IN OBAMA-REZKO LAND DEAL
*'Staggering' Level of Corruption in Cook County, Ill.
Texas Fred weighs in on these explosive events in Illinois today.
Mike McCarville comments on 'taking Obama at his word' on gun control.
Walls of the City posts 'welcome to the club.'
JR has a new business card he'd like for us to see.
From Nicki at The Liberty Zone:
*John Stossel vs. Ben Stein on gov't bailouts
*The U.N.'s Sham to Fight 'Climate Change'
Alphecca posts 'Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette...'
Ahab gives us the topic and other info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*Obama Doesn't Get It
*Guns for What
*Crips Says 'Turn in Those Guns'
Dark Blog provides some highly astute observations concerning Obama's words on guns.
Sebastian has 'Another Machine Gun Loss.'
Say Uncle blogs on the success of civil disobedience in California when it comes to guns. I agree that civil disobedience is an option in such matters.
Breda posts 'Peace Through Superior Fire Power.'
From Sipsey Street Irregulars:
*Billy Beck Views the World
*Info on a caption contest you may be interested in seeing
Days of Our Trailers has a riveting piece entitled, 'Calling Ray Schoenke.'
Bloviating Zeppelin says that serious questions remain about the Obama birth certificate despite the Supreme Court's ruling.
Western Rifle Shooters Association posts a MUST-read on the auto bailout.
Robb Allen says it's no wonder we are in a financial mess based upon a conversation he overheard at work.
Roberta X has info on the December Blog Meet.
Via Matt Drudge:
*Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by FBI!!
*Blagojevich wanted to 'sell' Obama's Senate Seat
*GRAND JURY ISSUES SUBPOENAS IN OBAMA-REZKO LAND DEAL
*'Staggering' Level of Corruption in Cook County, Ill.
Texas Fred weighs in on these explosive events in Illinois today.
Mike McCarville comments on 'taking Obama at his word' on gun control.
Walls of the City posts 'welcome to the club.'
JR has a new business card he'd like for us to see.
From Nicki at The Liberty Zone:
*John Stossel vs. Ben Stein on gov't bailouts
*The U.N.'s Sham to Fight 'Climate Change'
Alphecca posts 'Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette...'
Ahab gives us the topic and other info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*Obama Doesn't Get It
*Guns for What
*Crips Says 'Turn in Those Guns'
Dark Blog provides some highly astute observations concerning Obama's words on guns.
Sebastian has 'Another Machine Gun Loss.'
Say Uncle blogs on the success of civil disobedience in California when it comes to guns. I agree that civil disobedience is an option in such matters.
Breda posts 'Peace Through Superior Fire Power.'
From Sipsey Street Irregulars:
*Billy Beck Views the World
*Info on a caption contest you may be interested in seeing
Days of Our Trailers has a riveting piece entitled, 'Calling Ray Schoenke.'
Bloviating Zeppelin says that serious questions remain about the Obama birth certificate despite the Supreme Court's ruling.
Western Rifle Shooters Association posts a MUST-read on the auto bailout.
Robb Allen says it's no wonder we are in a financial mess based upon a conversation he overheard at work.
Roberta X has info on the December Blog Meet.
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