Rod R. Blagojevich made the most of his last day as governor, such as using the state-owned jet, having drivers drive him home, and all the other extra benefits he got for being governor. Throughout the day, he was still fuming about the unfairness of his impeachment trial, but knew what the outcome was going to be. He ended up leaving the Capitol in Springfield through "a secret basement corridor full of grunting, clanking pipes, bare walls and puddles.
There were certain moments in the day where Blagojevich reflected on his political life, talking about his guilt towards his family. He called his political life a "personal Greek tragedy", saying how he saw his circumstances, but still loved his job. He claims that his biggest error was the friends he chose.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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It was never a trial. Guilt or innocense was not an issue. Can he effectively run this state? That was the question. Did you know that residences for the elderly and the mentally disabled are not being funded? Several have closed and several are in danger of closing. Where are those people to go? Illinois government is at a standstill. Clearly, he is unable to govern. He was always allowed to call witness, however he was not allowed to call witnesses involved in the Federal prosecution investigation. The prosecution (for the impeachment proceedings) was also held to this stipulation.
Mr. Blagojevich was always only for himself. If he appeared to do something for someone, there was always something in it for him. He is a person without a conscience.
~Kimiya Bahmanyar
It's not only that he seems unable to govern his state, is politically corrupt, and is selfish and trying to seek gain for himself. It seems like he's not willing to accept that what he did was wrong, or that he himself made a mistake. The fact that he is trying to point the finger at something else or someone else, and not assuming responsibility for his actions really bothers me. He's a grown man, and was put in charge of a state. I would expect a little more maturity from him.
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