I wouldn't be so quick to stop the newspaper and pack my bags.

I have no words for the fact that this arrogant shit for the ages went ahead and made this appointment with the ink not yet dry on his complaints for conspiracy, fraud and soliciting bribes. It goes beyond hypocrisy and greed into delusional alternate reality.

Whoever the hell this pisher thinks he is, the guy is not sane.

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Why the deuce does the governor of any state have the right to fill a recently-vacated elected position with the candidate of their sole choosing?

And why, after two stolen presidential elections in this great bastion of "democracy", does anyone think that the political process in this country isn't entirely corrupt?

I think we can thank the indiscretions of Mr. Blagojevich for giving us yet another look at the dark underbelly of politics in this country. If anyone thinks this is some kind of unique case I have a pet goat to sell you.

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They refuse to impeach, he won't quit, the law appears to be on his side. It's wrong for us to allow this nutcase to be the lead story on the news for so long. Something always comes along just in time to distract people from the real problems. The Dems really should be able to contol him and the situation. The Repubs have nothing better to do and everyone would rather do anything than address the situation in the mideast. It's time for government to get to work and provide us with something other than entertainment. Thanks, ANNA

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At the moment, I don't really give a hoot whether Blagovich has committed crimes or not, what I care about is appropriately following the rules of law and the fact that the Senate is thumbing their nose at our rules of law. I might add, again.

We have laws in this country that essentially state we are innocent until proven guilty (except Guantanamo, Patriot Act, Military Commissions Act, etc etc). The press has tried this governor and the senate/president elect have convicted him in the media, however, he has not had a trial by his peers nor is he under arrest. None of this has gone through a full legal process. We can not say with certainty that he is innocent OR guilty. We simply don't know because we do not know what the evidence might be in toto. However, is this an indication that the Obama presidency will thumb their noses at established rules of law by establishing guilt without trial?

None of us know nor have read the full facts of the case, only what we have read by a very biased press that has treated us to massive amounts of bull for how many years now? Law enforcement officials state that the governor is guilty, the governor declares his innocence and won't leave office. Who's right??

At this time, he is technically innocent and has the legal right to appoint. I find it difficult to buy into the hype because as is described above, it's a distraction that we don't need right now, there are very important and pressing issues to deal with.

BUT, the rule of law, again, is innocent until proven guilty, we don't need a lynch mob, the senate or the press deciding who is guilty and who is not, that is for the laws and our courts to decide. Lest I forget, I doubt that any of the 100 senators have read the charges and seen the evidence either, so if they haven't, what basis are they standing on, hearsay? Hearsay is not evidence, unless I'm mistaken. Might as well burn him at the stake.

I feel very uneasy about lynch mob mentalities. All of this brings a new and heightened sense of worry about what new ills we will face moving forward. Bush was horrible enough, we don't need new and different horrible.

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I fully understand the uproar over the appointment and know nothing about this man other what's been leaked to the press. But, if I'm not mistaken, we are charged with upholding the concept of "innocent until proven quilty", a concept the current administration, media, political opportunists and many citizens have forgotten on numerous occasions during the last sixteen years. NO matter personal feelings, this man has not officially been held responsible in a civil or administrative hearing, nor has he been found guilty in a criminal hearing. They haven't even found a legal means to remove him from office or suspend his powers.
I am finding it harder and harder to support those who should have been going after administration personnel and agents for at least the last eight years, not to mention the same who didn't pursue those who fabricated Whitewater but weren't held responsible for any type of government interference because they were too afraid. They now don't do so for fear of upsetting Americans who didn't and don't want to hear the truth about what is happening.
The actions alleged of this man are nothing compared to the immoral and criminal behavior of those who led the downfall of this country and its reputation, including blackmail, perjury, pay to play and many other actions.
Until the leadership and the majority of the rest of Dems (minus Dem/Republics}, I'm trying my best to have faith in, deal with pending and nationwide matters in an honest and direct way and stop reacting to the dishonest and unprofessional media personalities who have continued to act in their own self-interests, they remain as hypocritical as those they say they oppose.

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For more Blagojevich please visit www.blagojustice.com

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