Conversation 10: November 7, 2008
Blagojevich speaks with Advisor A Blagojevich tells Advisor A he will offer the seat to Jarrett if he is appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services
Conversation 11: November 7, 2008
Blagojevich speaks with Harris and Advisor B, a Washington, DC, consultant
Blagojevich indicates that he will offer Jarrett the Senate seat if he is appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services, but Harris notes that any deal cannot appear to be a quid pro quo
Blagojevich notes his financial situation, and Harris states that “they” are considering it
Advisor A .... Advisor B being "they" who were considering the deal....
Its only Bribary when Republicans do it.
Its only extortion when Republicans do it.
Its only unethical when Republicans do it.
Its only immoral when Republicans do it.
Its only disgraceful when Republicans do it.
Remeber the Saul Alinsky method “Make them live up to their impossibly high standards” but Democrats have no Standards they are the Culture of Corruption.
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From Casablanca:
Capt. Renault: I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
[a croupier hands Renault a pile of money]
Croupier: Your winnings, sir.
Captain Renault: [sotto voce] Oh, thank you very much.
I’m simply flabbergasted that anyone is exhibiting faux surprise at this. Politics is lubricated by the spoils system.
It’s common knowledge that political appointments of every type and decription are distributed on a quid pro quo basis.
Everyone knows that certain glamourous ambassador
posts are routinely reserved for the biggest campaign contributors.
blago just got caught on tape asking for money. He’s inept, but not the exception to the rule.