Go Blago!

So, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been arrested and released, something about bribes and trying to sell a Senate seat. Some people are saying nasty things, some people seem to be saying that he is not a very nice person. Heavens! He's from Chicago! When one is from Chicago one is bathed in radiance and in the white light of healing grace.

I will not hear it said that this is not so!!! The One is from Chicago, and he shall heal the planet. The Gov, though perhaps not quite so extraordinary, in that he is from Chicago also, shall heal as well... like, how about Illinois politics in general and Cook County in particular? He can do it, I know, I have faith; just give him some time.

I do like his options. The Dems want another Dem to fill the now very vacant chair of the One Who Ascends --all they need is a vote, any body will do-- but if Blag doesn't appoint, there might be a Special Election, and if a Special Election, maybe a Repub. Harry wouldn't like that.

But Blag has power now --no future, but power. He can sit on the appointment, he can sit on his Governorship, he can veto legislation, ignore legislation --he can appoint himself Senator anytime he wants... and it seems to me he's got a ride for at least two years.

And it seems he has a story to tell. White Knight Blagojevich! It seems to me that if he put his mind to it he could cleanup Chicago politics once and forever. This I know to be true. Faith! Those from Chicago are pure. Let them acorns fall where they may.