The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Chicago businessman Antoin "Tony" Rezko, 52, was convicted Wednesday of fraud, money laundering and aiding and abetting bribery in a plot to squeeze illegal payoffs out of firms hoping to do business with the state.
He had posted eight million dollars bond to remain at large during the trial, but he was taken into Federal Custody and swept off the Federal Prison as soon as the Verdict was read.
In the course of the trial testimony revealed details of all-night drug parties involving the government's star witness and allegations that Gov. Rod Blagojevich personally discussed a state job for a campaign contributor.
All through this process, there has been a focus on the relationship between Barack Obama and Rezko. Obama has never been directly tied to the corruption and scandal unearthed by the investigations and allegations, but they have been closely associated from the inception of Obama's political career. Rezko raised money for Obama's Illinois campaigns, as well as contributing to his current Presidential bid, which he had gleefully accepted, and was closely involved in Real Estate dealings with the Senator.
Of necessity and political expedience, if that be to his credit, Senator Obama has donated $150,000 of the monies known to be contributed by Rezko to charity.
One can just look at Senator Obama to lose all doubt that he is slick and smooth. In fact, he just may be as slick and smooth as Willie C and his defeated partner in crime. (my well considered opinion)
What is not opinion is some of the STUFF that has issued from the lips of Michelle Obama, the lovely lady who wants to be our First Lady. That woman is harsh and hard. She makes Hillary Clinton look like a Brownie Scout.
That leads me to another opinion: I believe Michelle's beliefs and desires are the real reason that the Obama Family joined and has maintained membership in Jeremiah Wright's Congregation all of these years. Only “wolves in sheep's clothing” could be comfortable there. Wright reads four words from the Bible, and screams ten words to belie what he just read. Barack and Michelle read from their Political Play Book that they want to promote Unity in America, but their lives scream of their desire for revenge on “rich” white folks and . . . Black Supremacy.
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DfDeportation
Jun 5, 2008 | 8:32 PM |
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statueman
Jun 5, 2008 | 10:05 PM |
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Arky51
Jun 6, 2008 | 12:06 AM OH! and I suppose you hear the true Gospel from these people's lips? You keep forgetting, statueman, that I am not nearly the racist this candidate and his wife are. They say they are for unity, but every third word from either is a race card, though not obviously so in the minds of people who believe that people of color cannot be racists. You have a winning smile, if that is really your picture there - much like the candidate himself. You appear to be a very pleasant person. But it takes a whole lot more than a winning smile and raising taxes to keep this Nation afloat. Nor can anyone negotiate with committed Wahab Jihadists. Remember that next time you look into your mirror. Maybe it is time America was swept out of the way of the world's progress. |
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DfDeportation
Jun 6, 2008 | 12:16 AM |
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DfDeportation
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craftyguy
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statueman
Jun 6, 2008 | 12:42 AM |
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Arky51
Jun 6, 2008 | 1:21 AM Hey, glad to know that you lean more to the conservative side. I don't mean to be insulting, but they can't "punk" the Lord, and they can't "punk" His prophesies, and I actually believe that America HAS gone beyond the point of no return. The Almighty has said more than once, ". . . don't even pray for these people, because I have determined to send them into bondage." Now, I don't like that idea for two reasons: You know as well as I do, my Brother: |
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No_Way_Jose
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PBMom
Jun 9, 2008 | 10:26 AM |
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Arky51
Jun 9, 2008 | 11:37 AM But, all the Politically Correct BLEEP about Islamists being Peace Loving and Fun Loving is a load of HORSEAPPLES! They love peace on their terms ONLY. How can anyone say it more clearly? Maybe they are getting confused because the word so often used to mean "spreading the truth" is dissemination, and it sounds too much like insemination. HEY!! I hear what you FEEL, ladies, but what do you THINK, for crying out loud? |
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PBMom
Jun 9, 2008 | 4:36 PM |
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Arky51
Jun 9, 2008 | 7:50 PM Yeah, yeah, I know PBMom. Some Islamists are inded peace loving, because they are Muslim in name only . . . they give it "lip service" and are not really devoted and committed. The same as MOST "Christians" are only giving it "lip service" and are often more hateful than those who make no profession at all. Everybody is in some way religious - that's Human Nature. BUT, few are truly devoted and committed. Few have any Courage in their Convictions, because most have no real convictions. On that issue only, I admire those we call "extremists," in that they are ready and willing to die for what they believe in. God, the Creator, is not "watching us from a distance," is not some "Magic Genie" or Cosmic "DO-BOY," and is not always "warm and fuzzy." He is jealous of His Glory, and narrow minded in the extreme when it comes to His EXPECTATIONS of Mankind. He is Patient and Forgiving of those who are honestly |
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Arky51
Jun 9, 2008 | 8:02 PM (cont) sorry for doing wrong, but unmoving in His definitions of right and wrong. And the FACT that He COMMANDED "Thou Shalt not Murder" is all the proof that I need, to know that His Name is not Allah. |
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Florida Native and Lifelong Resident. Country, but not redneck. Vietnam Vet (1970-71) not ashamed. Starting to grey around the edges and in my beard. Missing my dear Wife since 4/22/07. She went to be with Jesus. [I believe the Holy Bible (as originally written) is the inerrant Word of God. As much as it depends upon me, I will be at peace with all. Nevertheless, I will not compromise the tenets of Biblical Christianity. I know that many who say they are Christian do not care for or obey the teachings of Jesus.] . . . . [I believe the Constitution of the United States, including the first ten amendments (as originally written) and subsequent amendments passed by prescribed process, are the only legitimate law of this Nation UNDER GOD; that the tenets of our Constitution can be plainly understood by The Common Folk, as well as the erudite; and that those who would change those plain meanings by any craft or crook are Traitors to us all.]
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