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Fitzgerald renews interest in Rezko-Obama deal
World Net Daily ^ | December, 15, 2008 | Jerome R. Corsi

Posted on 12/15/2008 7:27:11 PM PST by CalifScreaming

Since arresting Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has renewed interest in convicted fundraiser Tony Rezko's part in the purchase of Barack Obama's Chicago mansion, according to a former real estate analyst who says he was interviewed by the federal prosecutor in the past 10 days.

Kenneth J. Conner told WND he was interviewed by investigators from Fitzgerald's office regarding the purchase of the Obama mansion and the adjacent vacant lot that Rezko's wife, Rita, purchased simultaneously. As WND reported last week, Connor filed a civil complaint in October with the Illinois Circuit Court in Cook County alleging he was fired by Mutual Bank of Harvey, Ill., because he objected to land appraisals submitted on behalf of the Rezkos and the Obamas, with the complicity of the bank.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: bho2008; blagojevich; corruption; corsi; crime; doj; fitzgerald; il2008; obama; rezko
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After the fall of KING HUSSEIN COBRAMA. It will be America v. The Media. Fitzgerald will do all the work the media refused to do over the past 2 years.
1 posted on 12/15/2008 7:27:11 PM PST by CalifScreaming
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To: CalifScreaming

puleeeze!

mess up big time obamao.


2 posted on 12/15/2008 7:28:50 PM PST by ken21 (people die and you never hear from them again.)
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To: CalifScreaming

Hmmm... Clintons behind this...?


3 posted on 12/15/2008 7:30:15 PM PST by sionnsar (Iran Azadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY)|http://trad-anglican.faithweb.com/|RCongressIn2Years)
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To: CalifScreaming
Whoa, this is kind of like the opposite of Colin Powell, isn't it?
"I told you I never fell."
4 posted on 12/15/2008 7:30:23 PM PST by ClaudiusI
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To: CalifScreaming

This is where the Chickens are Roosting. The Blago investigation was from Rezko not buying a seat.

Pray for W, America and Our Troops


5 posted on 12/15/2008 7:31:05 PM PST by bray (All thats left of my 401K is a little Change and no Hope.)
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To: sionnsar

Biden.

And I always thought him a goof.


6 posted on 12/15/2008 7:31:08 PM PST by Shermy ("The whole world has financed the United States, ...they have a reciprocal debt with the planet.")
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To: CalifScreaming

Before proclaiming his innocence with various excuses, Obambi might want to consider the history of the author of this piece. Offhand, I’d say Obambi suddenly finds himself in deep kim chee!


7 posted on 12/15/2008 7:39:38 PM PST by Rembrandt
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To: sionnsar
“Hmmm... Clintons behind this”

We all know the Clinton's know how to hide scandal, they are probably as skilled in digging up scandal. If it is the Clinton's we will have a busy year ahead.

8 posted on 12/15/2008 7:40:31 PM PST by DaltonNC
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To: CalifScreaming
Fitzgerald will do all the work the media refused to do over the past 2 years.

Obama will probably fire all the US attorneys and get rid of Fitzgerald...

9 posted on 12/15/2008 7:41:51 PM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: CalifScreaming

The Obamunist will fire Fitzgerald. He isn’t about to allow any investigations of himself. Fitzgerald will be on the outside wondering what hit him very soon.


10 posted on 12/15/2008 7:42:09 PM PST by holyscroller ( Without God, America is one nation under)
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To: holyscroller

It will be on the page of the major news papers.


11 posted on 12/15/2008 7:44:45 PM PST by kempo
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To: CalifScreaming
http://www.politicswest.com/29086/alexi_giannoulias_obamas_next_not_man_i_knew
Banker, Illinois State Treasurer links?

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/10/rezko_singing_obama_sweating.html
Rezko, Obama, State Treasurer all tied together?

12 posted on 12/15/2008 7:45:22 PM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.....)
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To: kempo

back page, that is


13 posted on 12/15/2008 7:45:38 PM PST by kempo
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
Obama will probably fire all the US attorneys and get rid of Fitzgerald...

Bill Clinton did that very thing on his first day in office. All of the Reagan/Bush US attorneys were out that day. W. Bush, on the other hand, left in a pipe of Clinton US Attorneys and Cheney got bit in the *ss.

Just shows how hopelessly naive the GOP is politically. Born to lose!

14 posted on 12/15/2008 7:45:41 PM PST by April Lexington (Study the constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: Rembrandt

How can Fitzgerald cover for Obamanazi on this one?

It can’t just be a disgruntled worker since there was another person who did an appraisal, too.


15 posted on 12/15/2008 7:46:10 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: holyscroller
The Obamunist will fire Fitzgerald. He isn’t about to allow any investigations of himself. Fitzgerald will be on the outside wondering what hit him very soon.

Actually, Fitz may be building some job security. He keeps his job or the O gets indicted January 19th!

Cheaper than buying a Senate seat these days!

16 posted on 12/15/2008 7:47:37 PM PST by April Lexington (Study the constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: April Lexington
Bill Clinton did that very thing on his first day in office. All of the Reagan/Bush US attorneys were out that day. W. Bush, on the other hand, left in a pipe of Clinton US Attorneys and Cheney got bit in the *ss. Just shows how hopelessly naive the GOP is politically. Born to lose!

It is sad........

17 posted on 12/15/2008 7:47:52 PM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: DaltonNC
“Hmmm... Clintons behind this” We all know the Clinton's know how to hide scandal, they are probably as skilled in digging up scandal. If it is the Clinton's we will have a busy year ahead.

You know times are tough when Freepers' only hope is the Clintons!!!

18 posted on 12/15/2008 7:49:06 PM PST by April Lexington (Study the constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
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To: RummyChick; Chieftain

I never thought this would be this much fun after the election....I will have to go to Sam’s club to stock up on popcorn, cause we are going to have quite a season, the season premier has just started.

this is as good almost as “24”!


19 posted on 12/15/2008 7:49:21 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: CalifScreaming

Fitzgerald better hurry. There isn’t much time left. What we need is a fog of scandal over Obama on Inauguration Day so that there is a taint of stain over him that the media will be forced to comment on, instead of their predicted waxing eloquent.


20 posted on 12/15/2008 7:50:36 PM PST by deannadurbin
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To: Dr. Scarpetta

Why fire him when he can promote him instead? If Holder craters or a seat on SCOTUS opens up Fitz could go to the head of the line.


21 posted on 12/15/2008 7:51:02 PM PST by paddles
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To: CalifScreaming

Wow! I did not think this was even remotely possible. Was under the impression that Fitzgerald was carrying water for Obama by ruling him safe re: Blago.

But this changes that picture. And the media may be forced now to report these facts after all. It’s going to make them sick to do it too.

You can see how they are physcially repulsed being compelled to even discuss Obama/Blago’s corrupt home base. They sound like a bunch of whiny children complaining they can’t have their way then looking for the content of the unknown corrupt variables.

Maybe Fitzgerald got angered by the Trib’s blowing out the story before he could complete the sting.

About damn time.


22 posted on 12/15/2008 7:52:50 PM PST by romanesq
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To: paddles

The problem is this information is already out there. If he doesn’t do anything...then it will certainly look like he is covering for Obama...

Maybe rezko will say it was all his doing and Obamanazi knew nothing about it..


23 posted on 12/15/2008 7:53:12 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: paddles

Baloney,
The only guy Fitz cares about is himself. He may have already blown this investigation by his big mouth.

And by the way why would any investigator ever ask for information to be delayed by a WEEK? Would not want more info now rather than later? Maybe it is in the bury it in Christmas spirit.


24 posted on 12/15/2008 7:56:52 PM PST by learner
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To: sionnsar

Do pigeons poop on statues?


25 posted on 12/15/2008 7:57:34 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: sionnsar

‘Hmmm... Clintons behind this...?”

If the Clintons had something on him they would have released it before the election.


26 posted on 12/15/2008 7:58:02 PM PST by webstersII
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To: CalifScreaming
This VERY interesting article on Obama's crooked dealings does not mention Obama's real estate broker's name: Patricia F*****g Blagojevich.

Yes, THAT Patricia F*****g Blagojevich.


27 posted on 12/15/2008 8:00:07 PM PST by FormerACLUmember
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To: sionnsar

The Swimmer, maybe?!


28 posted on 12/15/2008 8:01:36 PM PST by maggief
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To: Shermy

Biden ran out and got himself a pup. That makes Biden’s dog the “First Dog,” in at least one if not more ways than one. Why do you suppose old Joe went and did that?


29 posted on 12/15/2008 8:08:12 PM PST by shoutingandpointing
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To: CalifScreaming

Here’s some background to this story with some great documentation:

FROM TONY TO BARACK, PART I: CLEVER REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FOR POLITICIANS

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2148262/posts


30 posted on 12/15/2008 8:11:05 PM PST by capecodder
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To: Rembrandt

We can only pray and hope. However, I think the media and the Dems will circle the wagons and protect the lord most high Obama. It is a fast deadly bullet but Obama will dodge it with the help of his friends. Pray for America.


31 posted on 12/15/2008 8:15:25 PM PST by Right Wing Puppy
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To: ClaudiusI
"I told you I never fell"

Or as the Chinese laundryman said to his paramour:

"I fold you, I never tell"


32 posted on 12/15/2008 8:17:14 PM PST by I see my hands (_8(|)
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To: CalifScreaming

Fitz held up the investigation so as not to hurt Obama’s chances, and now is cooperating with Obama to quietly release Obama’s info during Christmas when no one is watching.


33 posted on 12/15/2008 8:23:09 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body. -C.S. Lewis)
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To: learner

It MAY be a way to keep people from collaborating on their versions of the truth. Or Craig (Obama’s lawyer) is lying, OR it’s to hide it in Christmas week.


34 posted on 12/15/2008 8:25:24 PM PST by PghBaldy (Why did Obama resign Seat when he did? why 5pm presser on 12/15/08 ?)
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To: CalifScreaming

How long before Fitzgerald sleeps with the fishes?


35 posted on 12/15/2008 8:27:13 PM PST by Dionysius (Jingoism is no vice.)
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To: CalifScreaming

Jan 20, 2009, Obama gets a call. Federal agents are outside of Blair house, ready to arrest him.

I can dream, can’t I?


36 posted on 12/15/2008 8:31:33 PM PST by lacrew (Yup, they're girded!)
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To: CalifScreaming

Sub Prime Messiah?


37 posted on 12/15/2008 8:33:56 PM PST by woofie
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To: learner
And by the way why would any investigator ever ask for information to be delayed by a WEEK?

Because it will eliminate any excuse for providing false statements. If pressed to disclose right away, the perps could always say they didn't have enough time to check all their records.

Fitz could also have someone inside the Obama campaign reporting on attempts to obstruct justice and as more time that passes the more likely some will conspire to lie to Fitz.

Fitz already has enough info to indict lots of people and if he is taking a closer look at the Rezko-Obama real estate deal; he's looking for info to possibly indict Obama and Blog's wife. Rezko would not sell part of his lot to Obama and render his lot unbuidable without some plan to get paid off. There is also the recent discovery that Obama doesn't even own his own house. His former boss at his law firm is the owner. Think there isn't something sleazy about that deal.

38 posted on 12/15/2008 8:43:19 PM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: CalifScreaming

Is the popcorn ready?


39 posted on 12/15/2008 8:46:24 PM PST by enduserindy (I hope he proves us wrong. Really, I do.)
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To: CalifScreaming

Hey ‘Rats, what’s the problem? You loved it when Fitzgerald went after Scooter Libby.


40 posted on 12/15/2008 8:48:20 PM PST by Paleo Conservative (Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

If this thing goes anywhere, don’t look for a Saturday night massacre,look for the technique which Clinton perfected and that is:

‘Dumbing down’ his misdeeds. MSM will start reporting on the legal shadiness of myriad presidents and prime ministers, EVEN the great ones. Jefferson will have gotten a cozy deal from John Adams, FDR will have subverted the law because that’s what you have to do sometimes as a major political figure, blah, blah...


41 posted on 12/15/2008 8:55:20 PM PST by madameguinot (The USA is still the greatest nation on Earth.)
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To: CalifScreaming

The deal was worth a LOT more than $125,000 “benefit” from the Rezkos to the Obamas — first the Obamas saved $300,000 off the asking price, for what was an absolutely prime historic home that probably would have gone for full asking price in the market of that time....

....indeed, Michelle Obama was able to angle in on the coveted home before it was even on the market b/c she was on the Chicago Landmarks Commission and learned about the proposed sale of the house via “insider” info (the Doctor who owned the historic home had to go through the Chicago Landmarks Commission if he wished to retain its historic designation while he split off the lot next to the home to try to bring in more cash).

So the Rezko/Obama deal went through before the public at large even had much of an opportunity to compete/offer for purchase of the home/lot because Michelle Obama had obtained early “insider” info about the impending sale of the home.

Does any sane and honest person believe that anyone but Tony Rezko would have sliced off a good portion of what was already a very limited lot to benefit the Obamas with easy purchase of their own private “garden” while Rezko paid for the luxury fencing?


42 posted on 12/15/2008 8:56:05 PM PST by Enchante (Was Jesse Jackson, Sr. the bagman for "Senate Candidate #5" -- JJJr.??????)
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To: CalifScreaming

Don’t hold your breath.


43 posted on 12/15/2008 8:59:42 PM PST by STARWISE ((They (Dims) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: CalifScreaming

Sounds like Mr. Conner needs a food taster and early morning car starter. .....also don’t take any flights in a single engine plane......and check the gear-box linkage before driving off so as not to suffer “sudden (and fatal) acceleration into telegraph pole.”


44 posted on 12/15/2008 9:02:39 PM PST by spokeshave (0bambi wants to kill babies and raise taxes, Sarah wants to raise babies and kill taxes)
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To: CalifScreaming
Here is another Rezko-0bama deal as well as a few others 0bama dealt with.

Grim proving ground for Obama's housing policy

45 posted on 12/15/2008 9:31:12 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason.)
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To: LucyT; Calpernia; Chief Engineer; Phoenix11; PhiKapMom

Fitz is looking into the Obama home AGAIN!


46 posted on 12/15/2008 9:37:05 PM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: capecodder

Thanks for the link....

Here is one that gives you an idea of what Fitz has to work with: The 12 Ways of FItzmas

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2148297/posts


47 posted on 12/15/2008 9:45:19 PM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: FormerACLUmember

Expect a Fitzmas Duet about December 22nd by the Blank-O-witches!


48 posted on 12/15/2008 9:47:48 PM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: Enchante

Remember that Michelle once had a real estate license, she would know how to work the system.


49 posted on 12/15/2008 9:50:29 PM PST by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: FormerACLUmember

I’ve looked ... and not seen any confirmation of that,
though it wouldn’t be a surprise.


50 posted on 12/15/2008 9:52:10 PM PST by STARWISE ((They (Dims) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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