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* Rick Pearson with a thorough takedown…
Rod Blagojevich used to joke that “he barely knew where the law library was” as he earned his law degree from Pepperdine University amid surfing the Pacific Ocean and mingling with movie stars in Malibu.
Judging by the lawsuit the disgraced former Illinois governor filed this week challenging a ban on him running for state and local office, Blagojevich still has a penchant for skipping his legal homework, said experts who dismissed his action as baseless.
“This is a frivolous lawsuit,” said Ann Lousin, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Illinois at Chicago law school whose lengthy legal background includes helping draft the state’s constitution and chairing the Chicago Bar Association’s constitutional law committee. “This lawsuit is not going anywhere.”
Go read the whole thing. Pearson absolutely destroys Rod’s argument up, down and sideways.
* And, perhaps I’m being too cynical, but I’m starting to wonder if this is really just about adding a dramatic element to the “documentary” being produced by ABC7, which initially “broke” the story on the disgraced former governor’s lawsuit…
A film crew was on hand for the news conference Monday; Blagojevich would not say who they were, but one crew member shared that he’s with ABC News, which is producing a documentary on Blagojevich set to air in the fall.
I never thought I could get even more disgusted by this guy, or by some of the coverage he receives. And yet, here we are.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 9:57 am
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Its not a documentary. It’s a comedy.
Comment by Bruce( no not him) Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:14 am
Blago’s suit is frivolous. In other news: water is wet, 1+1=2, and the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent overrated crap.
Comment by duck duck goose Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:14 am
If you are going to disgust people there is no sense disgusting them only partially. You need to fully disgust them. That’s where the payoff and attention is in today’s society. That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned the past six years.
Comment by Independent Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:14 am
===I’m starting to wonder if this is really just about adding a dramatic element to the “documentary” being produced by ABC7===
The very *first* thing learned in doing reality TV and/or documentaries is…
“…creating content that seems organic, then providing time and energy in the work to fill time for context and perspective. Keep the strings going”
You’re not cynical, Rich. You’ve seen this movie before.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:18 am
The world’s struggle to produce enough video content has met its match in Blagojevich, who has a limitless capacity for attention.
Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:20 am
My reaction was, if he won an election, it would be for *blank*?
Can anyone help me fill in that blank?
Comment by Lurker Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:21 am
Blago and the I-Team.
Perfect, since Blago has always been only about himself.
Comment by Keyrock Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:21 am
This still applies. https://www.reverieapparel.shop/product/still-guilty/73?cs=true&cst=custom
Comment by Sangamo Girl Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:21 am
Perhaps he is going to host the Bachelor.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:23 am
Should anyone be surprised by Blagojevich’s efforts to monetize his “story.” It’s all he’s got. And the media’s willingness to enable this? Well that’s par for the course as well. It’s just reality tv. Kind of sad commentary on what “investigative” journalism has become.
Comment by Pundent Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:25 am
Will the documentary air on Aug. 16–the 44th anniversary since the real Elvis passed away? (according to the historical record).
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:27 am
isn’t Pepperdine that school that sits on a hill just above the ocean? I have a movie vision of his story with Blago in swim trunks . he probably wore them to class.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:30 am
ABC must not have heard about the fiasco of Al Capone’s vault. Who on earth would watch a documentary on Blago?
Comment by Responsa Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:33 am
Don’t hate on Pepperdine.
It’s a Shangri-La that has a university.
Not only would I wear swim trunks, I’d use Jeff Spicoli as my fashion touchstone.
:)
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:33 am
Thank god he’s a Trump republican. The GOP owns this now.
Comment by So_Ill Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:34 am
I almost wish he were still a licensed attorney so the court could sanction him. Almost. On the bright side, however, at least we now know the reason for that piece of gobbledygook he filed. /s
Comment by Leslie K Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:41 am
It’s his nature. I just feel bad for his children. He is eventually going to go to jail again.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:50 am
If you’re looking for a mockumentary, I’d recommend ‘This is Spinal Tap’ over this.
Comment by Jocko Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:50 am
Idea for a QOTD based on this story:
“What title would you give to the Blago documentary?”
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:56 am
He will be running for President before you know it.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:57 am
==He will be running for President before you know it.==
If all would have went according to plan in his brain, he would finished his 2nd term as President over 4 1/2 years ago.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 10:59 am
Blago is Illinois’ bad penny.
Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:09 am
This is a frivolous lawsuit? This is a frivolous person.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:21 am
Rod ya got your 15 mins of fame its over (and 14 years of infamy)… nothing to see here, move on…. Please !
Comment by NorthsideNoMore Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:25 am
==He will be running for President before you know it.==
Any crazier than Donald Trump running and winning the Presidency?
How about Rod B. running for Governor as a Republican? Not endorsing him, but I’d vote for him over the announced reality-free candidates.
Yes, I know he’d have to win his suit first.
Comment by Streamwood Retiree Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:27 am
All of this is to make Blagojevich’s grey follicles tingle?
Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:29 am
If only we had elected Poshard as Governor in ‘98, maybe we could have eventually avoided this nightmare.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:36 am
Pepperdine might be most famous for being the location for the Battle Of The Network Stars.
Rod is trying to copy a reality show formula. He’s cast Madigan in the role of Carroll Baskin, he’s got the hair covered, now he just needs a blue disco shirt and some tigers and he’s golem, err… Golden
Comment by Give Us Barabbas Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:45 am
OW, Blago is an insult to Spicoli.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:46 am
===… is an insult to Spicoli.===
Well, then it’s a good thing I compared how I would dress to Spicoli.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:47 am
That’s Rod, just when you think he’s hit rock bottom he gets dynamite and a backhoe after it.
Comment by cermak_rd Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:49 am
Beyond this being an effort to monetize and draw attention to himself, this is the Mother of all Hail Marys. The goal is to get Madigan under oath in a deposition (i.e., no judge present, all questions must be answered).
Comment by Anyone Remember Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:50 am
“I am a Trumpocrat” - Rod Blagojevich
Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:51 am
==He will be running for President before you know it.== Right after he runs for Gold in the 100m.
Comment by Skeptic Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 11:53 am
Yeah, maybe the lawsuit is a stunt to garner free advertising for “The Apprentice - Ex Con Edition”.
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:09 pm
New on ABC 7 this fall: “Blago’s World”. Comedy, locally producted, 30 minutes. Season Premier: “Channeling his inner fail.” Rod files a lawsuit showing off his lack of legal skills despite being a disbarred attorney. Cameo by MM. Special guest star Reality.
Comment by thisjustinagain Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:10 pm
@ OW, haven’t seen you. maybe you too.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:13 pm
=== haven’t seen you. maybe you too.===
I have no idea what this means. Kinda like Spicoli explaining time, and pizza.
The way I see it now, if I’m thinking more about Malibu and “what might have been” I’m probably not Rod’s target audience for his redemption
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:15 pm
A frivolous lawsuit by a frivolous ex-governor who adopted frivolous budget techniques courtesy of Filan and Co.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:21 pm
==My reaction was, if he won an election, it would be for *blank*?
Can anyone help me fill in that blank?==
Cat spotter? “Look, here’s a kitty.”
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:23 pm
==My reaction was, if he won an election, it would be for *blank*?
Can anyone help me fill in that blank?==
President of National Federation of Elvis Impersenators.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:29 pm
Can Blago get a job as a sales rep for McKesson Medical? Blago certainly shoved a lot of contracts there way while he was governor.
Time to get a job, Rod. Stop grandstanding. Your fifteen minutes are up.
Comment by Rudy’s teeth Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 12:39 pm
How much is ABC paying him?
Comment by Just Me 2 Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 1:14 pm
ABC = awful Blago channel.
Comment by Sir Reel Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 1:27 pm
The only bad thing about Blago’s disbarment is that he can’t be one of those attorneys in those sham ambulance chaser law firm commercials. Which air on the likes of Jerry Springer and all the trashy daytime “talk” and scripted “courtroom” judge shows.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 1:49 pm
He’s likely having his memoirs coming out, right about the same time that this documentary is being broadcast. Then he’ll be on Good Morning America and The View.
Since Disney owns ABC, sell your Disney stock.
Comment by bogey golfer Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 2:41 pm
This is a cheap PR stunt by Blago and a ratings ploy by ABC for the Fall ratings period.
Comment by Radio Frequency Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 4:45 pm
Yet Rod got elected. Governor of Illinois. 2x.
Comment by Enemy of the State Friday, Aug 6, 21 @ 4:51 pm