http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7969643#7969731
wildonion (5 posts)
Wed Dec-10-08 01:27 PM
~~~~23. I worked in Illinois politics for a time
Organizer/lobbyist on education funding.
It was clear from the start of his campaign how rotten Blago was from that beginning. The huge campaign contributions were monstrous, the aides he imported from New York (in prep for a White Hosue bid) were as arrogant as he was, & treated everyone else like they were dogs to do their bidding.
His slimy corruption was evident to anyone from day one. Even his aides down in the depts. were demanding campaign contributions and even sexual favors in return for grants. (they weren't the only ones, the current Majority WHip & chair of the state Appropriations committees is notorious for his demands from women involved with non-profits)
I'm sure lots of people make deals with the devil they think they can handle, but anyone who didn't know what a piece of shit this faux-Kennedy imitator, faux-Elvis impersonator, was simply fooling themsleves.
Of course, denial is more important than water, food, or sex -- we can all live a day w/o those, but few of us (including me) can go a day w/o practicing some form of denial. ~~~~~
Interesting dirt here!
It's scary to think that earnest poli-sci majors hang out at DU. Blago's (and Mrs Blago's) foul mouths make more sense (after reading that DU thread): apparently the "f-word" is part of the standard Dem vocabulary.
Makes one think the Dem Donkey should really be a pig.
Thanks for that insight into the Dem brain.