Tthe Blagojevich Indictment

My friend J who lives in Chicago points out that corruption in the Illinois Governor's mansion is the rule rather than the exception:

I believe the national incarceration rate in the United States is something like 1%. Compare to Illinois governors since 1961:

Otto Kerner (1961 to 1968). Go to jail? YES

Sam Shapiro (1968-1969). Go to jail? No.

Richard Ogilvie (1969 to 1973) Go to jail? No

Dan Walker (1973 to 1977) Go to jail? YES

James Thompson (1977 to 1991) Go to jail? No

James Edgar (1991 to 1999) Go to jail? No

George Ryan (1999 to 2003) Go to jail? YES

Rod Blagojevich (2003 to present) Go to Jail? NOT YET

In any event, if you are in Springfield, Illinois and see the governor's mansion, I would suggest walking on the other side of the street.

Senator Toobz Indicted

via Jaunted


Long-time Republican Senator Ted Stevens was indicted yesterday. Who knew that accepting more than $250,000 worth of renovations on your primary residence would be considered bribes?

Hopefully Mr. Bridge to Nowhere is now on the bridge to federal prison.

WaPo: Sen. Stevens Indicted On 7 Corruption Counts
Longest-Serving GOP Senator Is Accused of Making False Statements About Money From Alaska Oil Firm