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politicaldilfs · 2 months

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Illinois Governor DILFs

Jim Edgar, Otto Kerner Jr., James R. Thompson, George Ryan, Louis Lincoln Emmerson, William Ryan, Samuel Shapiro, Len Small, Rod Blagojevich, Dwight H. Green, J.B. Pritzker, Henry Horner, Adlai Stevenson II, Richard B. Ogilvie, Pat Quinn, Bruce Rauner, Dan Walker, Frank Orren Lowden

#Jim Edgar #Otto Kerner Jr.#James R. Thompson #George Ryan #Louis Lincoln Emmerson #William Ryan #Samuel Shapiro #Len Small #Rod Blagojevich #Dwight H. Green #J.B. Pritzker #Henry Horner #Adlai Stevenson II #Richard B. Ogilvie #Pat Quinn #Bruce Rauner #Dan Walker #Frank Orren Lowden #GovernorDILFs

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filosofablogger · 2 months

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Just A Tidbit Or Two ...

I am feeling lazy today … I overslept this morning and it’s one of those days when my brain cells seem to have turned to fuzz, so I just have one little snippet today and then I’ll turn you over to Jimmy Kimmel for some chuckles & laughs as he pokes fun at you-know-who! I LOVE the conclusion of the judge’s ruling in the case brought by Rod Blagojevich. You may remember Blagojevich was sentenced…

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#Dr. Seuss #Jimmy Kimmel #poking fun at Trump #Rod Blagojevich

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manasukablog · 5 months

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Rod Blagojevich, adalah Gubernur Terbodoh di Illinois karena Kejahatannya

Kejahatan politik telah merajalela di Illinois, negara bagian yang telah menjadi pusat perhatian sebagai salah satu tempat paling korup di Amerika Serikat. Ketua departemen ilmu politik di University of Illinois-Chicago, Dick Simpson, menegaskan bahwa Illinois tak dapat disangkal sebagai negara bagian paling korup, dan Chicago sebagai kota paling korup di Amerika Serikat. Ada data yang sangat…

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#Amerika Serikat #gubernur #politik #Rod Blagojevich #sosial

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s-cullayy · 3 months

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This neighborhood is so weird. Every street is different tax brackets so one street is like. All working class people and then you go a street over and joan cusack lives there

#that is not a joke she has a house in my neighborhood #I’ve never run into her but I don’t expect I would lol #rod blagojevich is always running in the middle of the fucking road though #he thinks people honking at him are saying hello 💀#fucking idiot

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1americanconservative · 8 months

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@ScottFishman

Tucker is Outing Obama as Gay. But Everyone is Missing the Big Story. I’m Obama’s College Classmate. I’ve Been Trying to Warn America for 15 years! By Wayne Allyn Root I’m Barak Obama’s college classmate at Columbia University, Class of ’83. I’m also the author of the #1 bestselling hardcover book in America in 2012, “The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide.” I’ve always had Obama’s number. I understand what makes him tick. I understand his goals. First let’s get the “gay issue” out of the way. I’ve reported on both my radio and TV shows for 15 years that my wealthy, connected friends in Chicago have always said, “Obama frequented gay bath houses and gay clubs. Everyone in the know, knows Obama is gay.” Now that we’ve heard from Obama’s biographer that Obama wrote about his daily gay fantasies, I think it’s pretty clear my Chicago pals were right. Tucker Carlson is onto something! But gay is not the issue. The issue here is fraud. If Obama is in fact gay, then he was lying to the American people from day one. He portrayed himself as a happily married family man with a wife and two beautiful young daughters. That’s called fraud.

If America had known the truth in 2008, does anyone honestly think Obama would have been elected president? But all of this is small potatoes. This is not the big story. Why does any of this matter now? Because Joe Biden is a brain-dead puppet. This is the third term of Obama. The proof is we are all reliving the nightmare Obama economy. Great for Wall Street and billion-dollar multi-national corporations. But a disaster for the American middle class and Main Street. Second, Biden is fading fast – and everyone can see it. At the same time Biden’s cognitive health is in freefall, all of his corruption from the past is pouring out of the closet. Biden is finished. He is toast. He will never make it to 2024. Sometime this fall Biden will have a very public “episode” and be hospitalized. Soon thereafter he (or Jill) will announce he is stepping down for “health reasons.” Who will replace him? Either Michelle Obama or Gavin Newsom. But whoever it is, Obama will be calling the shots from his nearby Washington DC mansion. That’s why this story matters. I’ve had Obama pegged from the first day. Obama is the ultimate “Manchurian Candidate.” Gay is unimportant. What matters is he was groomed to be president by the Deep State and communist, fascist, globalist enemies of the United States. What matters is Obama is a radical Marxist tyrant carrying out the destruction of America.

Obama was tame in his first two terms. He was “boiling the frog slowly.” But Trump ruined his plan. Now Obama is trying to destroy this country as fast as he can before Trump has a second chance to undo the damage. And at the same time, Obama is coordinating the attacks on Trump to either imprison him, kill him, or disqualify him. My guest on my show, “America’s Top Ten Countdown” on Real America’s Voice TV last week was former Illinois Governor Rod “Blago” Blagojevich. Blago’s Governor’s mansion was raided by an early morning FBI Swat team. Sound familiar? I pointed out to “Blago” that Obama’s fingerprints were all over his frame job… and FBI SWAT raid… and long prison sentence. Obama set him up. Obama took away his freedom. I asked him to comment. Blago reported, “Obama set up the meeting that led to my arrest.” Do you get it now? It’s the exact same M.O. as what’s happening to President Trump. The same FBI raids, persecution, frame job. The same weaponization of government to destroy Obama’s political adversaries. I’ve always said the key to understanding Obama was his time at Columbia University.

First, there is the “Ghost of Columbia” mystery. I was a Pre Law, Political Science major. So was Obama. He had to be in all the same classes as me. But he was never in one class. I never met Obama, never saw him, never heard of him, never met anyone at Columbia who has. Obama got in, so why didn’t anyone ever see him? My educated guess is Obama was in the Soviet Union studying communism. Columbia had a “sister school” in Moscow. That would be the only real answer as to why Obama was rarely if ever seen at Columbia. He was being groomed way back then by the enemies of America. Secondly, at Columbia we learned a plan to destroy America called “Cloward Piven.” I’ll bet Obama spent two years in the Soviet Union at our “sister school” becoming the world’s expert. Look around. Everything happening in America today is Cloward Piven… The open borders bringing millions of foreigners into our country, changing our demographics forever. The explosion of welfare and bailouts. The Green New Deal. The destruction of our military. The end of the dollar as world reserve currency. The plans for pandemic lockdowns, climate change lockdowns and Central Bank Digital Currency.

The censorship, banning of dissent, and weaponization of government against conservatives and Christians. Defund the police. The vicious criminals let out without bail. Critical Race Theory and Transgender brainwashing. Persecution of PTA parents. Conservatives and Christians classified as “domestic terrorists.” The arrest of political opponents. 87,000 new IRS agents. It’s all about Cloward Piven and communist-level control. Sound familiar? It’s what Obama the “Manchurian Candidate” learned in the Soviet Union from the best. This man was groomed from day one by the communist and globalist enemies of America. He was sent to destroy us. Now he’s working behind the scenes to finish the job. He is the man who ordered the spying on Trump. The framing of Trump. Now he’s the man directing the nonstop government attacks against Trump. Just as he did to Blago. So, Obama being gay is the least of it. America is being destroyed. Obama is at the root of every evil thing happening.

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beardedmrbean · 6 months

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The historic corruption trial of ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke restarted Tuesday with the questioning of more potential jurors, who so far have been asked everything from whether they know what ward they live in to the names and breeds of their dogs.

One thing the jury pool did not see as they assembled in the 25th Floor ceremonial courtroom for coffee and donuts Tuesday morning: The large wall display featuring famous public corruption cases at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, including former Illinois governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan.

Per the request of Ed Burke’s attorneys, the display, part of larger montage about the court, was covered up with brown paper and cordoned off by a black screen so Burke’s jurors don’t see it.

It is likely that jury selection will stretch into Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall said from the bench as the proceedings began Tuesday.

Burke’s family, including his wife Anne and at least one of his sons, sat in the front row alongside a priest who attended to support the former alderman. Burke swiveled in his chair and smiled broadly at them as they arrived.

Anne Burke, a former state Supreme Court justice, examined a printed copy of a spreadsheet with details about each prospective juror.

Among those questioned Tuesday morning were a social worker who works for an Alzheimer’s organization and a mother of seven who loves NASCAR. A Wicker Park man in his 20s said he already knew a little about the Burke case.

“I’m not sure how impartial I could be,” he said, a little shyly. The judge said they would discuss that at sidebar.

Jury selection got off to a slow start Monday, with attorneys questioning only 20 of the 53 prospective jurors on Monday’s panel. The rest of that group will be questioned Tuesday before another panel of 50 is expected to get its turn.

Kendall has said they need to get about 44 people who make it through “for cause” strikes before proceeding to the next phase.

Among the citizens questioned so far who could decide the fate of a legendary Chicago political figure: a part-time butcher, a Chicago Public Schools teacher, and a retired IRS agent with a passion for roller skating.

The son of a Democratic ward boss and alderman, Burke, 79, served more than 50 years on the City Council and allegedly ran the Finance Committee like his own personal fiefdom before his office was dramatically raided by the FBI in November 2018.

[ From Chicago machine maestro to indicted alderman, Ed Burke’s corruption trial follows half-century of clout ]

When the judge Monday asked the potential jurors if anyone knew Burke, a woman raised her hand and said she knows him from “the country club,” presumably meaning the Beverly Country Club, which was staked out by the FBI as part of the investigation. Kendall said they would ask about it more specifically when it’s the woman’s turn to be interviewed.

The judge and attorneys delved deep into jurors’ hobbies and personal lives, down to their favorite “Ted Lasso” characters and the names of their pets.

Prospective jurors who live in Chicago were asked if they knew who their alderman was. Generally they answered that they did not. A few said they had heard of Burke, but didn’t know details about his case.

Burke is charged with 14 counts including racketeering, federal program bribery, attempted extortion, conspiracy to commit extortion and using interstate commerce to facilitate an unlawful activity.

Burke’s longtime ward aide, Peter Andrews Jr., 73, is charged with one count of attempted extortion, one count of conspiracy to commit extortion, two counts of using interstate commerce to facilitate an unlawful activity, and one count of making a false statement to the FBI.

The third defendant, Cui, 52, of Lake Forest, is charged with one count of federal program bribery, three counts of using interstate commerce to facilitate an unlawful activity, and one count of making a false statement to the FBI.

All three have pleaded not guilty.

At the heart of the indictment are more than a hundred secretly recorded meetings and phone calls allegedly showing Burke using his elected office to win benefits for himself, mostly through business for his private law firm.

Burke’s defense team, meanwhile, will try to show that Burke’s maneuvering was nothing more than politics as usual. In fact, Burke is not charged with performing a single official act as alderman in exchange for anything of value, and some of the projects he allegedly put his thumb on the scale for weren’t even in his ward, his attorneys have argued.

The crux of Burke’s defense will likely be to knock down former Ald. Daniel Solis, who was caught in his own corruption scheme before agreeing in 2016 to become an FBI mole and secretly record Burke and others over a period of nearly two years.

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tomorrowusa · 7 months

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^^^ Not a good look for somebody regarded as a "God-Emperor" by the MAGA cult.

Though Trump's unearthly hair is probably the least of his problems these days.

The 'Donald Trump show is over' says New York attorney general at civil fraud trial

"The Donald Trump show is over," (Letitia) James told reporters after the 77-year-old former president left court at the midpoint of Wednesday's proceedings. Before leaving, Trump railed against James and complained that the "rigged" trial with a judge "run by the Democrats" was keeping him off the presidential campaign trail. "I'd rather be in New Hampshire, South Carolina or Ohio or a lot of other places," Trump said. "But I'm stuck here because I have a corrupt attorney general." Responding to Trump, James said "I will not be bullied" and denounced his decision to attend the opening days of the trial as "a political stunt, a fund-raising stunt." James, who is African American, said Trump's personal attacks on her this week were "offensive, they were baseless, they were void of any facts or of any evidence. "What they were, were comments that unfortunately fomented violence, comments that I would describe as race-baiting, comments unfortunately that appeal to the bottom of our humanity. "This case was brought simply because it was a case where individuals have engaged in a pattern and practice of fraud," James said. "I will not sit idly by and allow anyone to subvert the law."

This is a civil trial, so it won't end with Trump behind bars where he belongs. 😞 But he still faces 91 counts in four indictments which could send him from Mar-a-Lago to the Rod Blagojevich Suite at the Federal Correctional Institution at Englewood, Colorado. 😃

h/t to Jimmy Kimmel for pointing out that Trump hair photo a couple of days ago.

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BTW, ever notice that when Trump tries to look intimidating that he ends up looking like he's constipated? 🚽

#donald trump #bad hair day #fraud trial #trump corruption #race baiting #inflating the value of property #new york #letitia james

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thevida · 8 months

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The Infamous Side of Chicago

Chicago, the Windy City, is renowned for its rich history, iconic architecture, and vibrant cultural. However, it also harbors a darker side that has captivated the imagination of people for generations.

The Mob and the Prohibition Era Chicago's history is intertwined with organized crime, particularly during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Figures like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio achieved notoriety for their involvement in illegal activities, including bootlegging and the operation of speakeasies. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, a brutal gangland killing, remains one of the city's most infamous events.

Political Corruption Chicago has been no stranger to political scandals and corruption. Names like Rod Blagojevich, who attempted to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat, and former Mayor Richard J. Daley, accused of voter fraud and nepotism, linger in the city's political annals.

The Great Chicago Fire The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is a tragic event etched into the city's history. It resulted in extensive destruction and left thousands homeless. Although the fire was not deliberately set, its infamy arises from its devastating impact on the city.

Haunted Legends Chicago boasts several reputedly haunted locations, such as the Congress Plaza Hotel, known for ghostly sightings, and Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, a burial ground with eerie stories of paranormal activity. These tales contribute to Chicago's mystique.

Gangland Tours For those intrigued by Chicago's dark past, gangland tours offer an opportunity to explore infamous crime scenes and hear captivating stories about the city's underworld. These tours visit places like the Biograph Theater, where John Dillinger met his end, and the former site of the Lexington Hotel, Al Capone's headquarters.

The Dark Legacy of H.H. Holmes Herman Webster Mudgett, alias H.H. Holmes, ranks among America's first serial killers. His "Murder Castle" in Chicago, where he lured and killed numerous victims during the 1893 World's Fair, is a chilling chapter in the city's history.

While Chicago is undoubtedly celebrated for its positive attributes, its notoriety adds depth to its character. These infamous tales, whether involving mobsters, political scandals, or haunted locales, have become integral to the city's narrative.

#chicago #tourist #tourism #city #illinois #influencers #notorious #chicagofoodie #gangster

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rosenfeldlawyerchicago · 3 months

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How Many Chicago Mayors Have Gone to Jail?

Federal corruption charges have long been a thorn in Illinois and Chicago politics, dating back to the days of President Lyndon Johnson. Despite efforts to combat political corruption, Illinois remains a state with a storied history of corrupt practices.

From former Illinois Gov. George Ryan’s bank fraud and income tax evasion to former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s attempt to trade President Barack Obama’s Senate seat for personal gain, the list of federal charges against Illinois politicians is long and sordid.

The George Ryan Case and the Downfall of an Illinois Governor

George Ryan was a prominent figure in Illinois politics who served as both the Secretary of State and Governor of Illinois. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as Governor from 1999 to 2003.

Despite being known for his reformist stance, Ryan’s tenure as Governor was marked by controversy and corruption.

The charges and convictions against him, including bribery and racketeering in 2003, Ryan was indicted on federal corruption charges that included bribery, racketeering, and fraud. He was accused of using his position as Secretary of State to award contracts and licenses in exchange for cash and gifts.

Guilty of Numerous Corruption Charges

Former Illinois Governor Ryan pleaded guilty on all counts and was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.

Ryan’s corruption had a profound impact on Illinois politics and governance. His case exposed the rampant corruption that had long plagued the state and highlighted the need for reform.

The scandal tarnished the reputation of the Republican Party in Illinois and helped to usher in a new era of Democratic dominance in state politics. Ryan’s conviction paved the way for other high-profile corruption cases, including his successor, Rod Blagojevich.

Rod Blagojevich’s Senate Seat and the “Pay-to-Play” Scandal

The controversy over Blagojevich’s attempt to sell Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat Rod Blagojevich was the 40th Governor of Illinois and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as Governor from 2003 to 2009 and was known for his combative style and brash personality.

In 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, leaving his Senate seat vacant. A federal investigation caught the now-former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich on wiretaps discussing the possibility of selling the seat to the highest bidder.

Other Charges and Convictions Against Blagojevich, Including Wire Fraud and Attempted Extortion

A federal grand jury indicted Blagojevich on charges including wire fraud, attempted extortion, and soliciting bribes. He was accused of using his office to enrich himself and his family and attempting to sell state contracts and appointments in exchange for campaign contributions.

Blagojevich was found guilty on multiple counts and was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.

The Political Fallout from Blagojevich’s Corruption

Blagojevich’s corruption scandal significantly impacted Illinois politics. His case once again highlighted the pervasive corruption that had long plagued the state and eroded public trust in government.

The scandal also had national implications, as Blagojevich was a rising star in the Democratic Party and had been considered a potential candidate for national office. His downfall was seen as a blow to the party and a setback for progressive politics, leaving office in a scandal.