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Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:20 pm EST

Ditka to sub in for Blagojevich?

By MJD

There's a movement out there to try to get Mike Ditka in the Illinois governor's office in place of current enterprising governor Rod Blagojevich.

Ditka's qualifications, of course, are many. He's got a career record of 121-95 as a head coach in the NFL. He seems like a fair-minded guy. He was strongly considered as a candidate to run against Barack Obama for a U.S. Senate seat in 2004. He's got a fantastic mustache. From what I can tell, he's fluent in two languages, English and Emmitt. And if it came to it, he could probably afford to buy the spot. I heard that happens sometimes in Illinois.

The website, dagoverner.com, has this message:

We da people of Illinois are sick and tired of scumbag politicians who think dat it's their job to lie, cheat and steal. No more! We deserve somebody in charge who we can trust. Somebody who we can depend on. Somebody who we know understands the difference between right and wrong and won't be afraid to kick corruption in the ass harder than da '85 Bears beat down da Patriots in da Super Bowl! 

Dat's right, my friends. Da man for da job is Coach Ditka. So let's make it happen! Ditka for Governor!!

It also has a lot of "Ditka for Governor" merchandise for sale. It's probably worth noting that Ditka's said nothing himself about wanting to be governor, and isn't thought to be a serious candidate. Given that, one might think that the primary purpose of the website would be to sell merchandise. But I don't think anyone would ever use the internet in a less-than-honest way.

Gracias, Critical Fanatic.

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  1. tony m
    1. Posted by tony m Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:13 pm EDT

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    Da Coach...I mean....Da Governor
  2. el andy
    2. Posted by el andy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    hurricane ditka in office?
    I'd vote for him.
    DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BEARSSSSSS
    what a game last night!!!
  3. jim h
    3. Posted by jim h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Why not, at least he's trustworthy.
  4. uefiji
    4. Posted by uefiji Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    chicago sports fans are such idiots
  5. Scott E
    5. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    And he speaks Emmit!! LOL But Emmit with a Chicago accent has got to be incorruptible; because no one could understand it. Definitely a step up from the average politician.
  6. YourOpinionSucksTryMine
    6. Posted by YourOpinionSucksTryMine Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

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    I hate to admit it, but I live in Minnesota where a pro wrestler was governor, and a comedian ran for senate. At least Iron Mike showed he could run something - I mean other than his mouth.
  7. doug c
    7. Posted by doug c Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    mini ditka 73%
    obama 27%
  8. edb
    8. Posted by edb Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Ok i get it. But for all you morons out there, until there is an election the only man that can succeed the governor is the leiutenant Gov,. this kind of talk is exactly the reason the founding fathers buoilt these controls into the constitution. But I forgot, most of you morons dont even know wahat the constitution is.
  9. davidh845
    9. Posted by davidh845 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    i am nobody to pass judgment as i am an unemployed dad of 2 girls who cant afford xmas gifts for my kids and getting forclosed on, but ditka is a huge huge casino gambler huge gambler.. but a standup guy for sure. If thats ok with the people the i am all for it, brother ditka can you help me out call me
  10. JK
    10. Posted by JK Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Apparently, Suckadyck would approve of Obama over Ditka. Talk about morons!
  11. JK
    11. Posted by JK Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Apparently, Suckadyck would approve of Obama over Ditka. Talk about morons!
  12. John
    12. Posted by John Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    Maybe if Ditka was 2 feet tall, THEN it'd be a competitive election my friends.
  13. Ride On
    13. Posted by Ride On Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Ya, as long as he stays sober? I have copies of Michael Keller Ditka's three tickets he received on 10/14/85 at 12:14 AM by the Schaumburg PD; stopping him for speeding, improper lane usage; and an alcohol related citation. I would hope by now that if he still drinks, that he drinks responsibly?
  14. CubSuck
    14. Posted by CubSuck Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    Really award232001? Really Suckadyk? (likely what you do in your spare time) You all really cannot take a joke? What went wrong with your life that made you this way? Did your daddy touch you? Lighten up! I don't think I have ever seen anyone get that keyed up over a joke. Breathe. Just breathe.
  15. Danni
    15. Posted by Danni Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    As Much as I would like to see Mike Dika as the governor of Illinois, it will never happen. He is known for being "Brutally Honest" and we all know that you cant be an honest man and be a politician at the same time. Jesse Ventura was forced to quit because he was an honest man working in a profession where being a liar is a requirement.
    I think the State of Illinois is much better off being in complete anarchy. its a much better alternative.
  16. Jimmy C
    16. Posted by Jimmy C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    ALL politicians are crooked ass thiefs, Mike would be good, clean some house, piss some people off and wouldn't take any [profane]t. Get some of that biochesssssss
  17. JK
    17. Posted by JK Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    It may come as a suprise to Mr. Award 232001 to hear that the document authored by our Founding Fathers probably did not address the issue of succession of governor in Illinois or any other state. Th Founding Fathers dealt with federal issues, whoever replaces Blago is a state issue. Most morons would know that.
  18. Possum
    18. Posted by Possum Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    Thanks JK. I was going to hop for that piece of ignorance. Now let's consider..Calif. has had 2 actors as governor. There was a pro wrestler governor. We had an actor for president. Ditka is not an impossibility. Beats the hell out of what they've had in the past. Oh let me not forget Americas new presidential choice, Osama Obama.
  19. Mark T
    19. Posted by Mark T Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Da Coach is a fit! No question about it and old school rules! We need a guy like him in place and I doubt he'll have problems and won't play political games like lying.
  20. edb
    20. Posted by edb Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Ok morons even the state constitution requires a special election, but the lt gov sits in during that time. you pathetic ignorant fools
  21. I have to poop
    21. Posted by I have to poop Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    MJD--you are not funny. You continue to try to be funny and you are really bad at it. Everyone thinks you are terrible at this but for some reason you continue to do it. Please just leave and let someone else blog about the NFL. I am trying to be as nice as i can but you are just completely awful and continue to submit absolutely useless blogs that mean nothing and that we can learn nothing from. Seriously, do us all a favor and just quit. Please quit and let someone else that can actually tell us something we want to know do this blog. You really would be doing everyone a favor. It can be like giving everyone what they want for Christmas. It's the season of giving, so why don't you give yourself a pink slip and just get off this blog once and for all. You are flat out terrible.
  22. kim b
    22. Posted by kim b Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    I don't think it's a half bad idea - like someone else posted, at least he is trustworthy - and he was one of the
    people lobbying for better benefits for retired NFL players (once you leave the game that is pretty much it - and back in the day they didn't make as much as they do now) - they do deserve a pension. Anyway - I've always liked the guy - but I'm not sure if Ditka would want to be bothered if it ever could be offered to him.
  23. loan h
    23. Posted by loan h Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    That good for peoples Illinois Mike Dikta is strong man not like a stupid ROD
  24. Dr.BILL B
    24. Posted by Dr.BILL B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:48 pm EDT

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    I think he would do very well as Gov But Ditka for Governor" merchandise for sale is a Co out of the UK Buy USA uk your out of hear C YA

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