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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Oh, Roddy...

I think that somewhere deep down inside, I must be a horrible person. I have lived in this state for all but three months of my life and I know as much as everyone else who lives here about the corruption that has always existed at the top levels of government.

That is why, today, when Governor Blagojevich was arrested at his home, I spent the whole day feeling slightly giddy. Every time it came up I giggled. I also happen to be something of a news junkie so I spent an inordinate amount of time at work looking up news stories on the events of the morning.

The reason I have very little sympathy for this man, is because he seems to be spurred on, almost entirely, by his need to increase his own power and finances. Reportedly, the CEO of a children's hospital (probably either Hope or Children's Memorial) would not contribute $50,000 to his campaign and he threatened to pull the hospital's $8 million state funding.

I do feel bad for my lack of pity, but every time I hear about it I just get kind of giggly. I do feel bad for his wife and daughters, though.

5 comments:

  1. I don't think you need to feel pity for the man. He's a horrible gov. and everyone knows he's corrupt. Stupid Chicago for re-electing him.

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  2. I don't think there are too many people that feel bad for any politicians out of Chicago. I giggled too

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  3. Maybe pity was the wrong word. I think I meant compassion.

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  4. Feel bad for the wife? She's probably just as corrupt, if not criminially corrupt. Hurry Barack, finish shoving him under the bus before people start excavating in your backyard!

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  5. Alright, we didn't know at the time that she was as bad as she probably is.

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