Tag Archives: Open thread

Blagojevich trial witnesses, Alonzo Monk, Blagojevich chief of staff, Ghost of Christmas Past, Open Thread

Blagojevich trial witnesses, Alonzo Monk, Blagojevich chief of staff

Alonzo Monk, Blagojevich’s chief of staff, may be the first witness callled today, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, day 5 of the Blagojevich trial. You remember Monk, his name popped up more than once at the Tony Rezko trial.

Rod Blagojevich trial opening statements, Day 4, June 8, 2010, How soon will Obama’s name be mentioned?, Open thread

Rod Blagojevich trial opening statements, Day 4, June 8, 2010

From Citizen News.

“Today, Tuesday, June 8, 2010, jury selection is almost complete and opening statements should begin. How soon will Obama’s name be mentioned? You have heard this before. During the Tony Rezko trial Rod  Blagojevich had not been indicted yet his name kept popping up. The same thing should happen for Obama.

From the Chicago Tribune.

“As courtroom styles go, it is hard to imagine a more stark contrast than the ones that will be on display Tuesday when prosecution and defense lawyers make their opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.”

“Blagojevich’s side, as presented by the often volcanic lawyer Sam Adam Jr., might resemble a passionate plea from a televangelist as much as a legal presentation.

With the preliminaries in the trial all but over after three days of vetting potential jurors, the final panel is set be seated early Tuesday, then the main event will get under way — with an estimated four months of testimony to follow.

At long last, prosecutors will unveil the full weight of the case against a former governor whose administration came under federal scrutiny not long after his election in 2002. It culminated in the bugging of Blagojevich’s campaign office and the tapping of his phones as he allegedly tried to trade official acts for campaign cash and sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

Hamilton is part of the same three-member prosecution team that secured the 2008 corruption conviction of Blagojevich’s fundraiser and friend Antoin “Tony” Rezko.

At her opening in that trial, she exhibited a biting tone of indignation as she explained how Rezko allegedly used his influence with Blagojevich to manipulate state regulatory panels so he and others could pocket kickbacks. On Tuesday, she will go a step further and claim that Rezko was acting on behalf of Blagojevich in an alleged conspiracy that the government has dubbed “the Blagojevich Enterprise.”

“The primary purpose of the Blagojevich Enterprise was to exercise and preserve power over the government of the state of Illinois for the financial and political benefit of defendant Rod Blagojevich, and for the benefit of his family members and associates,” the indictment against the governor states.

Adam will open for Blagojevich’s defense, and his statement promises to be delivered with all the calm of a gospel preacher in full fire and brimstone fury. Arguing with animated passion and sometimes belly-busting humor has become a trademark for the 37-year-old Adam at the Cook County Criminal Courts Building at 26th Street and California Avenue, where he has spent most of his legal career.

“The more you try to say things the way you think people want to hear them, the more you get away from what got you there in the first place,” Adam said in a recent interview.””

https://citizenwells.com/2010/06/08/blagojevich-trial-day-4-june-8-2010-jury-selection-nears-completion-opening-statements-begin-how-soon-will-obamas-name-be-mentioned/

Blagojevich trial day 2, June 4, 2010, Jury selection, Judge James Zagel, Prosecutors and defense attorneys question jurors, Open thread

Blagojevich trial day 2, June 4, 2010, Jury selection, Judge James Zagel

From CBS 2 in Chicago June 4, 2010.

“Day Two Of Blagojevich Jury Selection Set To Begin”

“Before U.S. District Judge James B. Zagel begins questioning the next pool of potential jurors, prosecutors and defense attorneys will argue whether any of the 29 jury candidates who were interviewed Thursday should be dismissed because of bias.

Once that process is finished, Zagel will bring in another group of potential jurors for questioning.

Ultimately, the judge and attorneys expect to whittle down an original list of 100 potential jurors to about 45 likely jurors.

Then each side will be allowed to exercise peremptory challenges, which allow them to dismiss jurors without giving a reason. Defense attorneys get 13 such challenges; prosecutors get nine. The attorneys get unlimited challenges “for cause,” meaning there is a reason to believe a potential juror is biased.

The end result will be a panel of 12 jurors and likely six alternates to hear what is expected to be a three- to four-month trial. Jurors are paid $40 a day plus transportation costs for the entire trial.”

“Defense attorneys said both Rod and Rob Blagojevich will testify. They also said Patti Blagojevich will take the stand.

The defense has also subpoenaed White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.”

Read more:

http://cbs2chicago.com/governor/rod.blagojevich.trial.2.1731843.html

For complete Blagojevich trial coverage:

https://citizenwells.com/

Blagojevich trial day 1, June 3, 2010, Jury selection, Rod Blagojevich trial begins, Open thread

Blagojevich trial day 1, June 3, 2010, Jury selection

The Rod Blagojevich trial begins today, Thursday, June 3, 2010.

For complete coverage of the Blagojevich trial, background and events leading up to the trial and Blagojevich ties to corruption in Chicago and IL, including Tony Rezko, Stuart Levine, Barack Obama and others visit:

https://citizenwells.com/2010/05/21/blagojevich-trial-complete-coverage-from-citizen-wells/

For your friends and associates getting their information about the Blagojevich trial from the mainstream media visit:

https://citizenwells.com/2010/06/02/blagojevich-trial-transcripts-rezko-trial-testimony-il-health-planning-facilities-board-obama-chairman-of-il-senate-committee-blagojevich-rezko-levine-obama/

I have been informing those around me. The Orwellian brainwashing that has been going on still amazes me.

Blagojevich trial begins Thursday June 3, 2010, Reuters articles ties Obama to trial, Will US Dept of Justice bring justice, Open thread

Blagojevich trial begins Thursday June 3, 2010, Reuters articles ties Obama to trial

From Reuters.

“Among the 24 counts of fraud, conspiracy, bribery and racketeering that could land Blagojevich a long prison sentence are charges he dangled President Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder or demanded a cabinet post for himself in exchange for naming an Obama aide to the seat.”
“Another possible wild card in Blagojevich’s long-awaited trial that begins on Thursday is whether it will entangle Obama and his aides in Illinois’ hurly-burly political theater.”

Read more:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6510VY20100602?type=politicsNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FPoliticsNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Politics+News%29

Now, for the rest of the story, stay tuned for the next article from Citizen Wells.

https://citizenwells.com/2010/06/02/blagojevich-trial-transcripts-rezko-trial-testimony-il-health-planning-facilities-board-obama-chairman-of-il-senate-committee-blagojevich-rezko-levine-obama/

Thanks to commenter Hero.

Gettysberg Address, Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Memorial Day, Lest we forget, Open Thread

Gettysberg Address, Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Memorial Day

“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.”…Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysberg Address

“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Citizen Wells discussions, May 26, 2010, Open Thread, Yes Virginia there is a sanity clause

Citizen Wells discussions, May 26, 2010, Open Thread.

Yes Virginia there is a sanity clause

US Constitution

Article II

Section 1

“No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.”
Tenth Amendment
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
Constitution of Virginia
Section 7. Oath or affirmation.

“All officers elected or appointed under or pursuant to this Constitution shall, before they enter on the performance of their public duties, severally take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as ……………….., according to the best of my ability (so help me God).””
Commonwealth of Virginia website
“”A DECLARATION OF RIGHTS made by the good people of Virginia in the exercise of their sovereign powers, which rights do pertain to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of government.”
The Constitution of Virginia opens Article I, Bill of Rights, with this important statement. It goes on to define the basis of the state’s government: equality and the rights of the citizens, people as the source of power, government instituted for the common benefit, separation of the three branches of government, freedom of speech, due process of law, and more.

State governments have specific powers reserved to them, apart from those of the Federal government. Virginia can establish its own local governments, issue licenses, regulate commerce within its borders, conduct elections and ratify U.S. Constitution amendments.

Virginia is bound by its Constitution to provide for the health and safety of its citizens and uphold every citizen’s right to the enjoyment of life and liberty.

The people of Virginia uphold the state constitution through the work of state and local agencies and courts of law, by providing services to citizens. Citizens in turn contribute to their communities, open and maintain businesses, take part in their government through their participation and through their votes.”

We have a Sanity Clause and here is a Sanity Check:

“No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution

https://citizenwells.com/2010/05/25/yes-virginia-there-is-a-sanity-clause-presidential-eligibility-oath-of-office-powers-reserved-for-states-and-people-bill-mims-attorney-general-commonwealth-of-virginia-nancy-pelosi-election-fra/

Citizen Wells interview at The Post & Email

http://www.thepostemail.com/2010/05/25/congratulations-to-citizen-wells-for-the-highest-engaged-wordpress-blog/

Mainstream media lies, Far left lies, Congressmen lies, Truth must be spread

https://citizenwells.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/mainstream-media-lies-far-left-lies-congressmen-lies-truth-must-be-spread-throughout-the-land-iraq-obama-eligibility-blagojevich-trial/

Citizen Wells, May 25, 2010, Open thread, Huffington Post, Obama camp controls press

Citizen Wells, May 25, 2010, Open thread

Discuss whatever you wish here.

Obama controls Huffington Post and the press.

Read more

Report your Citizen News here:

** Reminder – you can read Citizen News also **

Citizen News

Obama downlow update

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Here are the Citizen News reports from yesterday, May 24, 2010.

6 Comments for “Citizen News reports May 24, 2010”

  1. Citizen Wells

    Good morning.

    News reports (articles, links, videos, etc)
    and not comments please.

  2. Afternoon! I like this idea! Having a one stop place to share the news of day without comments. Thank you!

    http://hotair.com/archives/2010/05/24/the-hill-obamacare-tax-credits-discourage-hiring/

  3. Citizen Wells

    Want to become more of the news reporting process? Here is a new way. Submit your news stories at CitizenWells.com. Upon approval, they will appear on the front page. This will be for reports, stories, links, video, etc. and not comments about the those news items.

    https://citizenwells.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/citizen-news-citizen-wells-citizen-news-reports-citizen-journalists-submit-your-news/

  4. Citizen Wells

    Regardless of how this plays out, complete coverage will be provided by Citizen Wells. Blagojevich in cooperation with the mainstream media and attempted to mislead the public. It is important that the American public know the facts regarding the Blagojevich trial and corruption ties to Tony Rezko, Stuart Levine, Barack Obama and many others. CitizenWells.com now has a “one stop shopping” page to learn more about Blagojevich, et al and to stay informed about the trial.

    https://citizenwells.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/blagojevich-trial-blagojevich-101-complete-blagojevich-trial-coverage-truth-about-blagojevich-rezko-levine-obama/

  5. Citizen Wells

    From Charles Kerchner, lead plaintiff in Kerchner v Obama and congress, May 24, 2010.

    “New Ad – Obama’s Lack of Eligibility – The Three Enablers of the Cone of Silence in Washington DC – 24 May 2010 issue Washington Times National Weekly – Page 5″

    https://citizenwells.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/kerchner-v-obama-update-may-24-2010-obama-3-enablers-congress-courts-media-washington-times-national-weekly-ad/

  6. Grandfatherjwv

    Major player in the Restore America Plan, Dr. Sam Kennedy stepped back from any contention towards the other five Guardian Elders. He stated last night in his last radio show that the original RAP is dead, that they can call what the plan is now ‘RAP’ if they want to. Dr. Sam Kennedy released all his supporters from any allegiance to him with encouragement for them to make what comes next work for the American people. Kennedy wants patriots to, as much as possible, stay unified even if a few dark spots appear in the new plan or it’s execution. This reporter will publish any corrections if need be.

February 18, 2010, Open thread, Blagojevich Trial, Obama ties to Blagojevich and Rezko, Fox and MSM cover for Obama

This is the open thread for February 18, 2010. Comment about anything that you desire. However, I intend to present more details about the Blagojevich indictment, upcoming trial and why the story needs to be told of Obama’s involvement in the same corruption that ended in the indictments and/or convictions of so many of his associates and contributors. Have you asked Bill O’Reilly or Glenn Beck why they are not covering this?

Grassroots in Nebraska update, February 10 2010, Meeting February 11, Sovereignty Resolution, Open thread, Larry Sinclair, Government control of health care, Rezko, Blagojevich, John Brennan, MN senate race, Al Franken

Lest we forget.

There is much going on, we are on the road to saving this country from collapse and we must continue to fight to save it. There are many unfinished stories to write and to stay on top of. Here are just a few of them.

John Brennan’s controversial handing of terrorists, his controvesial past and his very suspicious ties to Obama.

The Rod Blagojevich trial, Tony Rezko sentencing and what potentially will be revealed about Obama.

The suspicious MN senate race and seat that Al Franken obtained.

The continuing struggle of Larry Sinclair to keep his story alive and the efforts to silence him.

Aside from the Tony Rezko trial and subsequent indictments of Obama associates such as Rod Blagojevich, Larry Sinclair and his story may have been the single biggest catalyst for many to begin questioning Obama early in 2008. He has not backed down. As many of you know, from the moment that Sinclair came out with his Youtube video in January 2008, he has constantly been attacked and no expense has been spared to shut him down. This is part of a much larger story of the MSM being complicit in hiding Obama’s past. We were not going to let that happen then and now.

I want to thank everybody for their efforts last night to help Larry Sinclair. We are all connected as Americans and as voyagers on this planet. We need each other and I believe one of the lessons of this life is awareness of the plight of others. Mother Teresa certainly exemplified that. Our efforts to save this country also bear this out as well as our efforts to look out for each other. Thanks to all who responded to my plea last night. It is not just about money. Caring, praying for and just doing what you can are what it is all about.

There is a new story that has developed out of the Larry Sinclair struggle. This story reveals what can happen when the government has control of our lives, in this case, Social Security. I have first hand knowledge of this. Just as I was writing this article, I received an email.

“Citizen Wells,  What do you think about a mass petition to US Senators
from Florida with everything that has happened to Larry and demand that his Social Security be reinstated.  I have had a battle royal with them myself, they have stopped and started mine three different due to letters being sent to them from my enemies.  If we could get a petition together including the facts from the beginning and have it hand delivered, I really believe it might make a difference.  They all know this SOB is illegal but want to push it from someone else’s proof.  this might work, especially through the Republican side.  Who Knows???  After all, with Larry’s illness, Obama with his dirty tricks is denying him medical care that will save his life.  Just A thought.  I can’t donate, but I can help push a petition and information of whats going on.”

Anyone out there think that we need to give the US Government control over our health care? 

Our friends in Nebraska have been doing their best to fight the bribery of Ben Nelson and prevent the federal government from becoming too powerful. From Grassroots in Nebraska.

Meeting Thursday Feb. 11th at IHop + BIG News on Sovereignty *All Hands on Deck*
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A Message from Grassroots in Nebraska
The email system improvement seems to be working!

As noted in a message from last week, we are having a meeting this Thursday night.
Here are the details:
Day / Date: Thursday, February 11
Time:           7:00 – 8:30pm
Location:     IHop Restaurant
                    4501 N. 27th
                    Lincoln

Click HERE for a map
Agenda:
Brief review of last quarter
Overview of “Watchdog” program, announcement about a coalition, and recruitment of volunteers
Status update on Sovereignty Resolution, Hearing, and related events now in the works
Status on OK State Representative Charles Key’s travel to Lincoln for Sovereignty testimony & a public event
Upcoming events: Sunday 2/14 Webinar with Laura Ebke, Social Media Training, A New America Premiere, April Tea Party, more
PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND We are at about half of capacity at this time. With the developments on Sovereignty, we anticipate additional interest in the meeting.
If you would like to have dinner prior to the meeting, Wendy secured the room beginning at 6:00pm.

SOVEREIGNTY
Senator Tony Fulton’s Sovereignty Resolution has been scheduled for a hearing before the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee, Friday, February 19 at 1:30pm.
It is currently the first item scheduded to be heard.
**WE NEED AS MANY BODIES AS WE CAN GET AT THAT HEARING –
THINK OF IT AS THE BIGGEST TEA PARTY WE’VE EVER PUT ON**

Linda Rohman and I had a meeting with Senator Fulton on February 1, prior to the hearing being scheduled, to offer what ever support we could in helping the bill to pass. We had a follow-up meeting yesterday to give a progress report on our plans.

Linda has had prior successful experience in coordinating legislative advocacy with the Nebraska Home Educators’ Association. A very restrictive homeschooling bill had been proposed which went no further because NCHEA coordinated testimony and rallied up HUGE attendance at the Education Committee hearing. 1200 homeschoolers descended on the Capitol that day.
*We need THAT kind of support for the Sovereignty Resolution*
Come to the meeting Thursday evening to hear about the effort underway to ensure the passage of the bill.
I will be putting out further details on Friday.

One aspect of these plans is now likely to involve testimony by Oklahoma State Representative Charles Key. Representative Key was the author of the Oklahoma Sovereignty Resolution, which was successfully passed over the OK Governor’s veto in 2009. He is considered a leader in the Sovereignty movement; his bill has been used as a “template” by other states. He has testified before other state’s legislatures, including most recently, Kansas in January.
We will have received additional information about Rep. Key’s ability to come to Lincoln by the Thursday.

In addition to the effort to get people to the hearing, we are planning associated events and we will need many volunteers.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. If you are not able to attend but would like to help with the effort, please let us know!
Thank you,
Shelli