Whatever the outcome in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, one thing is becoming clear:‚  his administration was in the toilet. According testimony today from Robert Greenlee, the former Deputy Governor of Illinois, Blagojevich often ran and hid in the bathroom when Budget Director John Filan came around.‚  That’s right, as deficits mounted, state payments to social service agencies languished, overtime legislative sessions stalled, political gamesmanship escalated, and debt burdens soared, the Governor of the Fifth Largest State in the Nation was hiding in the crapper.‚ ‚  No wonder that’s where the State now finds itself financially. What’s more, as WBEZ’s Robert Wildeboer reported, Greenlee testified that Blagojevich showed up at the office between 2 and 8 hours per week during the 6 months Greenlee was a member of the administration. ‚ ‚  Between 2 and 8 hours a week.‚  Sheesh.‚  Most Chicagoans spend more time commuting to and from work. Greenlee’s testimony is shocking enough on its face - but it’s hardly the only such testimony we’ve heard on these points.‚  Throughout the trial, we’ve heard repeated references to the Blago “phoning it in” as it were.‚  But that’s not all.‚  We’ve heard Blagojevich himself complaining about being Governor.‚  In recorded conversation after conversation, we’ve heard Blago in full “dread” mode, working overtime to find another job for himself so he can escape the drudgery and the misery of it all.‚  At a time in which millions of Americans are unemployed and many Illinoisians are struggling to find any job, the twice-elected Governor of Illinois couldn’t wait to leave his. Of course, we’re hearing the prosecution’s version of events; we’ve yet to hear Blagojevich’s story.‚  And yes, one doesn’t have to be “in the office” 24-7 to be working hard.‚  And yes, public service is often grueling with those in elected office attending meetings, events, sessions and fundraisers ‘round the clock 365 days a year. But still.‚  With Illinois’ fiscal condition ever more perilous and with people in all corners of the state ailing, the picture emerging from The Blagojevich Years is an image of a governor dithering and dealing as the state slowly swirled down the drain.