It never ceases to amaze me how some of these politicians, the big-time ones and the small-time ones, become drunk on their own power and hungry for more power. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appears to be in a world of trouble. Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday and charged with trying to make money or earn other favors in exchange for his decision as to how to fill the vacant spot in the United States Senate (a spot opened by the resignation of President-elect Barack Obama). Apparently, he thought he was holding a brick of gold and was ready to let the bidding process begin … a sort of political auction. Unfortunately for the Illinois governor, the authorities did not appreciate his attempt to capitalize on this opportunity. In fact, the Feds are pretty much throwing the book at him … a couple of books, actually. That is among the other things he was charged with when he was hooked up in some cuffs. Politicians, for whatever reason, seem to feel as if they have this sort of invincibility (the O.J. Simpson effect). But, as O.J. discovered, if you take it too far and keep taking it too far - eventually you get busted. It appears Blagojevich’s time has come.
Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/09/illinois-governor-blagoje_n_149546.html
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