Embarassed to be from Illinois
Just when the world was talking about Chicago in terms of Obama, hope and the Olympics, out come the handcuffs for our Governor. I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. I'd like to say I'm outraged, but I'm not. I feel very little actually - mostly numb from the length and breadth of local political corruption.
The three most influential and overlapping bodies of government that impact Imaginary Landscape are the State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago. Kind of like a corruption slot machine with all three wheels coming up 7's. Lucky us.
I've often looked at Hong Kong and other foreign cities with trepidation about conducting business. I hear stories about rampant corruption and payoffs and think, "I wouldn't know where to begin navigating those waters." Today, I wonder what an international businessman might think about doing business in Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois.
It turns out that Rod joins an illustrious list of crooked Illinois governors - not just the last one sitting in federal prison. I know this because I heard all about it on the BBC. And the show is just getting started. I can't wait for the circus that will ensue should he decide to fight this under the "I didn't do anything wrong" defense.
Well, at least there is a clear career path in Illinois after the Governor's mansion. By the way, anyone want to buy a Senate seat?
The three most influential and overlapping bodies of government that impact Imaginary Landscape are the State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago. Kind of like a corruption slot machine with all three wheels coming up 7's. Lucky us.
I've often looked at Hong Kong and other foreign cities with trepidation about conducting business. I hear stories about rampant corruption and payoffs and think, "I wouldn't know where to begin navigating those waters." Today, I wonder what an international businessman might think about doing business in Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois.
It turns out that Rod joins an illustrious list of crooked Illinois governors - not just the last one sitting in federal prison. I know this because I heard all about it on the BBC. And the show is just getting started. I can't wait for the circus that will ensue should he decide to fight this under the "I didn't do anything wrong" defense.
Well, at least there is a clear career path in Illinois after the Governor's mansion. By the way, anyone want to buy a Senate seat?
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