Illinois Governor Tried to Sell Obama's Senate Seat.

[agzg]

I think people that live near his Chicago home should go put coal in his mailbox on Christmas. He lives on the North Side, right?

As far as the "boo hoo" comment, which I ignored until I realized that you're not actually being an ignorant prick, PM_Mama, I know Detroit's really gotten it pretty bad in the media and on GC, however I think we can all agree that most of us, especially those of us in the midwest, are scared shitless about the possible demise of the Auto Industry. Chicagoans are going to be far more affected than we know. Let's try to be friendly with one another for a little bit, hmm? It's the holiday season.

[AGDee]

The irony is, for us in Detroit, Chicago is a popular weekend destination! We love Chicago, look at Chicago and think "Why didn't they do this with Detroit???" There has been a stigma attached to being from Detroit for as long as I can remember, even in other parts of Michigan! When I was a kid and we went on vacations in northern Michigan, as young as 7 or 8 years old, I remember noticing that people physically took a step back when you said you were from Detroit. I learned at that young age to say "near Detroit" or just say the actual city name rather than say "Detroit" because the reaction was so strong. Sad...

[DaemonSeid]

Slightly used Senate Seat - $500000 (WDC)
Reply to: sale-951993431@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-12-09, 9:58PM EST






For Sale/Barter,

Slightly used United States Senate seat. Only one owner this term, though rarely present -- like new. Illinois ties preferred.

Must be willing to barter 1/2 million in monetary compensation, and employment (either government or nonprofit, preferably the latter) for myself and my wife. I'd like to do this for more than recognition. Please don't relegate me to the the "free" postings. This is too valuable for that.

Union friendly, would not like corporate work (like BofA).

Let's make sure we do all negotiations by telephone.

Email for more info.

"Hot" Rod B.
Springfield, IL





Location: WDC
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...951993431.html


and reply:


Hi,

My name is Sid and I am very interested in the seat that you described in the offer. Me and my gal pal Sarah was looking to buy a house in DC but at the last minute the deal fell thru. So, I was wondering what it would take to purchase said seat. I have no problems with the money as a matter of fact, my wife Cindy can front the cash but I don't want any paper trails left behind. I also want to make sure that if I purchase said seat that I can have a like minded individual to use it.

But, I have a few questions about this seat:

1. What color is it?

2. What kind of material is used for it? Is it real leather or faux leather?

3. When you say 'used' how used was it?

4. What is the proximity of the seat from the Senate floor? In other words, if I (exscuse me soory!)...I mean, if my associates use the chair is it far enough back to permit naps during sessions without getting caught and does it have easy access to the men's room?

5. Is the area handicap accessible?


Lastly will you be available today? I asked Cindy to run to the bank and get the money and I could meet you today as I would like to pay upfront in full.


Give me a call on 1-800-MAVERICK

Thanks....

JSM

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Does that excuse it, though? I mean, this is blatant and pretty disturbing. Politically, this is near the top of the "naughty" list (to stay in the spirit of the holiday season). The only thing that might save it is that it was so blatant that there was little chance he would get away with it.

Not at all, and I'd never say that it did.

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I think people that live near his Chicago home should go put coal in his mailbox on Christmas. He lives on the North Side, right?

I'm sure I could get you the exact address, should you want it. I don't think "around the corner from Bill & Rhonda" would work.

[Kevlar281]

I just heard on the news while I was working out that three former Illinois governors have gone to prison in the past 25 years...that is one crazy stat.

[SWTXBelle]

http://www.slate.com/id/2206364/

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by lillady85

Feel better? Just because our Gov is corrupt doesn't mean we as a people are corrupt. I know I certainly wasn't making fun of the issues in Detroit though I could. How does it feel? Pretty lousy, because now everyone assumes that we're all corrupt when we aren't.


ETA: AGDee, yes on Topinka! I voted for her (even though I am a Dem). I didn't agree with everything she had to say but even then it was obvious Blago would amount to no good.

As for generalizations, of course there are going to be those. I only mentioned Podunk, Iowa because I lived there for enough time to comment on it. I should have elaborated better that people always make generalizations on big cities. Even if they are unfairly deserved. What is annoying is when someone who has never lived (or even visited) cities like Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, etc, decides to make a comment to a citizen of that city that their hometown is "dangerous" just because it's bigger.

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I think all she meant was "Welcome to the Club" (or "I see you're still in the Club.") As KSigRC has said, what Chicagoans/Illinoisians (is that right?) are now experiencing is pretty much what Detroiters have been experiencing and, speaking more broadly than just corrupt politics, what GCers from every part of the country have experienced at one time or another. (Just for an example of what we Southerners get, check out the first picture in this post.)

Every part of the country gets a bad rap from time to time. Sometimes it's deserved, but often it's not. No need to take it personally. Somethings really aren't worth rallying against.

Thank you.

[ufpika]

What can you expect, they are trying to fill the Messiah's seat.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by ufpika

What can you expect, they are trying to fill the Messiah's seat.

OMG - you must hang out on digg too much.

[piphiangel314]

I cannot stand Rod Blagojevich. I'm from Illinois and have met him on a few different occasions, and something about him has always rubbed me the wrong way. Not to mention he's a total creeper. One day he toured our facilities at work, and while we were all in there working at the computer, he came up behind my best friend and proceeded to give her a shoulder massage (we took pictures inconspiculously and hung them at her desk the next day). He then invited us all over to his mansion for a soiree that night. Just a tad creepy...

Back to politics. I know that this is going to sound like the typical whine-y Southern Illinoisan - but he forgot about us. I love Chicago - don't get me wrong. I'd love to live there one day. But honestly, anything further south than Springfield he completely ignored. So that has always bugged me about him.

Have ya'll read the affidavit/indictment document? It's quite interesting. He was pretty vulgar in a lot of the phone conversations. It's sickening.

[moe.ron]

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by moe.ron

Will that also include private jets from Alaska??

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Will that also include private jets from Alaska??

I think private transportation of any reasonable sort is an accepted perk of political office. The selling of a political office, while probably more common than expected, is not.

Besides, what other type of transportation does one take from Alaska, a kayak? I can remember seeing more than one picture of a private jet used by a former senator from Illinois.

[DaemonSeid]

...and the number one corrupt state is:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...?se=yahoorefer

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I think private transportation of any reasonable sort is an accepted perk of political office. The selling of a political office, while probably more common than expected, is not.

Besides, what other type of transportation does one take from Alaska, a kayak? I can remember seeing more than one picture of a private jet used by a former senator from Illinois.

Well, they do have commercial flights, too. Oh, and then there's that thing called a car...