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Tag Archive for: Rod Blagojevich

Blago Found Guilty on 17 of 20 Charges

June 27, 2011/in Uncategorized/by Eyes for Lies

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is likely frustrated today, as he demonstrates in the photo above, because a federal jury convicted him of 17 out of 20 counts.  He was accused of trying to selling Barack Obama’s senate seat. Thankfully, the jury saw it correctly this time, and there wasn’t a hold out juror like we saw in the first trial.

Purse lips (to me as seen above) are a clear sign that a person is feeling frustrated and misunderstood.  Blago knew people weren’t buying his story, though he arrogantly continued to try to sway the crowd in stubborn defiance–likely because it always worked before.  Just this time he got in too far over his head.

I analyzed “Blago” in January 2009 when he was appearing in the media frequently claiming his innocence. His behavior gave him away without a doubt. He refused to answer direction questions, he talked like a Dutch Uncle who believed he could sell you the Brooklyn Bridge, but gave us nothing of substance to believe him except arrogant denial.  Today Blago found out that he was the one who was a fool. 

Watch Blago talk on Larry King LIVE.  He gives us a subconscious leak that tells us what he really thinks about his “hands” in corruption.  Did he think they were “clean”?  You tell me…

Click here to read all of my thoughts on Blago.

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Rod Blagojevich Slips

September 2, 2010/in Uncategorized/by Eyes for Lies

…do you hear it? This is what I would call a subconscious leak to the the truth.

Thanks, Chris, for pointing this video out.

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Blago Rambles

August 20, 2010/in Uncategorized/by Eyes for Lies

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Blago hasn’t changed a day, but of course, we wouldn’t expect that. If you want to know what I think of this interview, look at another one I analyzed of him. He is the master at deflection, ignoring the questions, and pointing the finger instead of talking about his own accountability. He still wants us to believe he talked about things, but never had the intention to act on them. Yeah, right. Anyone want to buy a bridge?

I love how he tells us his team never mounted a defense. Why didn’t they? Is it because they didn’t have one?

If you want my opinion, the fact Blago got off with the first jury with only one count, he is fooling himself he will get off a second time. He was lucky there was one hold out juror!

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Your Opinion (Poll): Facial Expressions

June 11, 2010/in body language, facial expressions/by Eyes for Lies

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 3: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (L) puts on his belt after going through security for his trial on corruption charges at the Dirksen Federal Building on June 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich is defending himself against 24 counts of corruption including devising plans to profit from the appointment of the Illinois Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Jeff Haynes/Getty Images)

Yesterday USA Today reported that Blago was warned to stop making gestures and facial expressions during his trial, which started last week.

Imagine for a minute that you are one of the jurors in the trial, and you saw Blago making facial expressions to words spoken (rolling eyes, shaking his head, showing disbelief), and gesturing (such as a waving his hand downward indicating that’s nonsense).

How would that impact your opinion of him?

I have a feeling of how Blago’s behavior will impact his credibility, but I’d like to hear from you. I will share my thoughts in the comment section in the next few days. Click on the labels to read my thoughts about Blago.

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Judge Warns Blago: No Facial Expressions

June 10, 2010/in facial expressions/by Eyes for Lies

CHICAGO - JUNE 08: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (C) is flanked by his wife Patty (R), speaks with reporters after arriving at federal court on June 8, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Opening arguments are expected to be heard at his trial today. The former governor has pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption including accusations of trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama after his November 2008 election. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Rod Blagojevich in Federal Court June 8th,
with his wife by his side

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This is quite humorous: In USA Today, there is an article about Rod Blagojevich in federal court. Apparently, he has been making gestures and facial expressions that have caught the attention of the jury. The prosecution complained and a judge has ordered that Blago not do this.

I was surprised a judge could do this, are you?

Too funny! No laughing, now!

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