A guide to Blago-cabulary
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich offered views of politics and his ouster from office, among other things, during a two-hour gig as radio talk show host Wednesday morning.
"Taxation without representation" = Gov. Pat Quinn, who took over after being lieutenant governor because of Blagojevich's ouster, pushing to then raise taxes.
"House of ill repute" = A place filled with politicians.
"Higher office" = hosting a morning AM radio show.
Radio host = "harder than being governor."
"Corrupt bargain" = His impeachment, ouster and the subsequent push for tax hikes.
"Far away place" = Springfield, seat of the state Capitol.
Street corner = place to "fight for the average working person."
"Screwing the average person" = What lawmakers have done by kicking him out of office, pushing tax hikes.
"Dangerous profession" = running for governor.
The governor took a handful of calls, including several from the suburbs praising the governor.
Ted from Algonquin: "So, what they are saying you did in the pay-to-play program, I don't believe."
Patti from Villa Park: "I wouldn't have health care if it wasn't for you."