Demoskratos

Speechless seems to be a common term these days to describe my reaction to political and economic news. An impeached two term Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich claims that the upcoming impeachment trial on Monday by the IL State Senate is unconstitutional and he is being denied a fair hearing.  He claims the “fix is in“.

In his press conference in Chicago, Blagojevich announced to national media that he can’t call certain witnesses in his trial and specifically naming twice Rahm Emanuel, current White House Chief of Staff and IL Congressperson Jesse Jackson, Jr. among other prominent political figures.  He’s saying there are “certain rules” in his trial which will prevent him from having a fair trial.

Further, the impeached Governor believes that the Illinois State Senators are surrounded by “industrial political complex of lobbyists and others” and are not fully representative of the citizens of Illinois and are conspiring to raise taxes in 2009.  Six term Mayor Daley of Chicago, after hearing Blagojevich’s claim has called the Governor, “cuckoo“, once again.  All this in a town bidding for the 2016 Olympics.  Who wants to watch the athletes?

Regardless of what we suspect or may have heard, any person in the United States deserves the right to a fair trial and to call to witness relevant figures so that transparency of justice is absolutely clear to all.  But let’s contemplate for a minute.  In one hand, we risk perhaps certain outstanding public figures smeared and distracted from their duties by the proceedings.  However, in another, we may interfere with true justice and fairness.  Which is greater danger?  It’s obvious for me.

At this point the impeachment is a formality.  Let’s just cut to the chase and deal with the criminal charges and stop wasting more tax payers’ money.

Impeached Illinois Two Term Governor Blagojevich Press Conference January 23, 2009 – Chicago, IL