Rod Blagojevich: “One Man Train Wreck”

Harsh words coming from Illinois Comptroller, Judy Barr Topinka in a series of news interviews after America learned the fate of former Governor of Illinois, the effervescent, Rod Blagojevich. Unfortunately, for Rod and his wife (girls, sic) the impeached and prosecuted governor won’t be shining his light for too much longer. It’s been three years since Rod’s impeachment from his office as Governor of Illinois under allegations of fraud for attempting to sell the senate seat left vacant by our president, and former Chicagoin, Barack Obama.

There were trials, tapes, slanders, finger pointing, and grandstand speeches from political arenas all over Chicago these three years as Blagojevich held steadfast to his innocence and the Feds closed in on uncovering the guilt of another political figure in Chicago Politics. Now that the world knows Rod Blagojevich sentencing of 14 years for corruption, Rod could only declare “We’re going to fight this adversity.”  The present Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn, who is not without his own closet of secrets we can presume, came out saying how the sentence was stiff, but, necessary. He goes on to  say when someone in public office commits a crime, a stiff sentence is deserving- hmmm, two Illinois Governors bites the dust so far… just saying’

Come on, don’t y’all be playing like you’re brand new. Chicago’s got a REP! Remember the gangster Al Capone? It’s all relative in Chicago Politics. For the pot to call the kettle black in Chicago is really hilarious- a crooked line pretending to walk it straight?- hello! Now, there’s utterings of making Government more transparent in Chicago via numerous measures. It’s a question of ethics people. Who is on the real and who’s just talking the talk to keep the cash afloat?

Anyhoo, to get a clearer insight into Chicago Politics, a review of BACKSTABBERS, a recent book  by Senator Rickey Henden can be read here http://clara54.wordpress.com under book reviews… Your g-mogul always on the real! 

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Around-The Way Gossip & A President’s Birthday Bash!

Happy August 1st peeps! This is a bit of round-the way news today cause I’m getting it from all venues. Over at Lyndsey Parker’s Reality Rocks I read that our grul, Fantasia Berrino/former American Idol winner announced her pregnancy to folks in Florida who turned for a benefit show. Now, of course, people are wondering who the daddy is. The video proclaiming Antwaun as the father over at Binside TV was removed…no biggie, we’ll know soon enough.

Lady Gaga appeared on The View today wearing polka do dress, hat and sunglasses. She blasted the media for lack of respect Amy Winehouse received when she was alive. Gaga doesn’t feel the late Winehouse had to learn any lessons, but the lesson for the world is to be kinder to the superstar…

Rosie O’ Donnell wants Russell Brand to be her guest on her new talk show in Chicago this fall on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) She doesn’t care to have Casey Anthony, stating she’s not into politics. Rosie promises her viewing audiences a mature, elevated, happier person.

Paul McCartney at Chicago’s Wrigley Field this week. Also,President Obama will be in Chicago on tuesday to celebrate his 50th birthday. Jennifer Hudson will be among the performers. The president will also be attending a campaign fundraising.

Did You Know?

Ashton Krutcher is 33 and wife Demi Moore is 48 years old.

Katie Holmes turned down the role of Buffy The Vampire Slayer before the role went to Sarah Michele Geller.

Casey Anthony has been ordered to resurface in order to serve 1 year of supervised probation on a checkbook charge?

Jennifer Lopez talks about her marriage mistake in Vanity Fair Magazine.

And that’s news from around-the way people:)

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Breaking Blagojevich News-Guilty Verdict!

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The verdict is in on the Rod Blagojevich retrial. At 2:11pm Chicago time, the jury passed the verdict form the court clerk who read the verdict. Moments later, the reading of former Governor, Rod Blagojevich’s fate began to unravel. 17 counts,Guilty. 1 count Not Guilty and 2 counts Hung jury. The jury showed little mercy for Rod. They went for the jugular as a reportedly shattered wife, Patty put her head on the shoulders of her brother; no doubt in shock at the guilty verdicts that would shatter the world as they once knew it, way back before the first trial that would find her husband and the father of 2 children guilty of lying to the FBI.

 The former governor of Illinois’s wife,Patty, was overheard saying after the verdict was read,”Let’s just go home.” It’s being said that even one count of guilty could send Blagojevich to jail 7-10 years. Expect sentencing sometime in the Fall. Lawyers for Chicago’s Ex governor can exercise their rights for appeal of this devastating verdict. The strongest component in this case, according to news reports: The Governor’s attempt to sell the President’s Senate Seat!

It’s a great day for prosecutors in this trial. It’s a sad day for the Blagojevich family; wife & children and some Chicago supporters of the former Governor. Maybe the former Governor should have taken the verdict handed down during the first trial-maybe…Anyhow, this is clara54tblog , sending you the latest breaking Chicago news. I’m sure there’s more to come, as

Blagojevich addresses the people.

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President Barack Obama Thoughts on Fathers Day

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Robin Roberts of Good Morning America had the previledge of interviewing President Barack Obama on his thoughts for fathers on Fathers Day. His own challenges growing up without a dad was touched upon as well.  Here’s highlights from the Roberts interview:

The president advises fathers to spend time with their children. He recounts how  he gets up at 6:30 to have dinner with his children for an hour or two eveyday. Now that his girls are 13 & 10, the president admits that the fast approaching teenage years are complicated, but, that he’s not anticipating complete mayhem for the next 4-5 years. He jokingly states how he have men with guns & that the girls will never get into a car with a boy whose got a beer in his hands.

Admitting that lots of his parenting skills come from his mother due to the absence of a father in the home, president Obama says he often ask what his mother would do in any given situation. He offers the sage advice that children be given complete  affection & devotion, but, they need structure in their lives. Your child, he says, is not your friend-set limits. Two things he does remember about his father that stays with him today? An introduction to Basketball and Jazz! On Fathers Day, the president states he is not so much thinking about the past, but, the now.

When asked by a member of the media, “Do you miss your father on Fathers Day”? The president of the United States of America answers, “No, I don’t”.  Going on to say that he is focusing on being a father to his children!

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Clarence Clemons- a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and a helluva SAX man!

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Happy Fathers Day Dads!

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