Rich Miller has a warning for Illinois Republicans:
Establishment Republican politicians all over the country are becoming more freaked out by the angry, anti-tax, anti-illegal immigration, anti-Obama, anti-whatever tea party protestors and are mimicking their rhetoric. Even in Illinois, where top GOP politicians mostly took a pass on the harsher aspects of the “Reagan Revolution”...
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‘Tea Party’ movement has state GOP moving to the right
Politics: Operating engineers oppose Blago’s raid on road work funds
From a press release:
Local 150 Leadership Blocks Blago Raid on State Road Fund; Call on House Lawmakers to Reject HB 473
Springfield, Illinois… “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.”
Mark Twain would have added an exclamation point to that observation if he had ever had the occasion to...
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Politics: Blogger/journalist keeps commuters commuting in Chicago
If you depend on public transportation in the Chicago area, you might want to send Rich Miller a thank-you note. Apparently, he’s the only thing stopping the entire system from shutting down due to lack of money. Seriously.
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Poll: Changing the rules to accomplish the desired results
The editors of the Chicago Tribune were apparently stunned by the response they received when they asked their readers if they believed that Governor Blagojevich should be recalled. I thought I might ask my readers what they thought. My opinion can be found in C.J.’s comment section.
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Today’s news: All sorts of ciminal behavior out there
News links via the Journal Star:
Aaron Schock officially announced yesterday. As far as I know, he’s the only candidate to come out in favor of expanding the use of nuclear power, which is something I strongly support.
Doug Finke says that Gov. Blagojevich wants to send the entire state a bill so Blago’s Chicago neighborhood...
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Geography takes flight from reality in the Blago administration
Aren’t we all so proud we re-elected this hair sprayed as governor? It’s bad enough Rod Blagojevich thinks the state capitol is 200 miles to the north, but he doesn’t have a clue where Peoria is located:
The news release sent out Wednesday stated: “Gov. Blagojevich announces acquisition of helicopters from federal government that will...
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It’s a dead heat for Illinois governor
A poll authorized by Copley Newspapers poll authorized by Copley Newspapers says Blagojevich would get 44 percent of the vote, compared to 40 for Republican Judy Baar Topinka and 7 percent for Green Party candidate Rich Whitney, and another 9 percent remain undecided. The poll’s margin or error is four percentage points. Other polls...
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Whitney complains of media bias, requests fair coverage
I just received the following press release:
Rich Whitney, the Green Party’s candidate for Illinois Governor, claims that he is facing widespread media bias and is requesting fair coverage.
“While this campaign has been gratified by the favorable response by many front line reporters, the fact is that when it comes to the top of the...
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Willl Blago and JBT debate Green Party candidate?
Press release from the Illinois GReen Party:
Rich Whitney, the Green Party’s candidate for Illinois Governor, has been invited to participate in a gubernatorial debate in Marion, Illinois, on September 26th, 2006. The debate is co-sponsored by the Southern Illinoisan, the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, and WSIU Public Broadcasting.
Governor Rod Blagojevich and...
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Gambling with society for a few extra bucks
Here’s another Green Dart from the Whitey for Governor campaign, blasting both gubernatorial candidates Judy Baar Topinka and incumbent Rod Blagojevich for their stances favoring expanding gambling to boost revenue.
Feh.
As a libertarian I believe gambling should be legalized, and subjected to taxation no higher than any other legal business. Hell, put a casino...
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‘Sistah’ Judy and Chicago Rod on parade
My love affair with YouTube continues.
A reader sent me links to two clips that he says shows Judy Baar Topinka being made to look bad by the superior gladhanding skills of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Here’s “Sistah” Judy:
And here is Chicago Rod surrounded by his supporters. Not so much for Judy:
For someone whose political organization methodically...
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Blago replacing Jews in state government with Jew haters
Imagine, if you would, the year 1940. Imagine that the then-governor of Illinois appointed a member of the pro-Nazi German-American Bund to a state commission. Imagine that Jews and others demand thus Bundist be fired, but that the governor hestitates because he doesn’t want to offend voters of German decent. Of coutse, Jews in...
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I’m sure Honest Abe told a few whoppers in his lifetime too
Normally, I’m all too happy to pile on the criticism of Rod Blagojevich. But c’mon.. Blago has told bigger, more damaging lies than this.
blagojevich,eric zorn
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If Blago suggests a road trip, hide the car keys
Remember that scene from “Animal House” where Stratton (Tim Matheson) is trying to console Dorfman (Stephen Furst), who foolishly let the gang use his brother’s car for a road trip, only to see it damaged?
“Hey, you f***** up! You trusted us!”
That’s Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s message to anyone stupid enough to believe him:
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Monday Morning Musings
It’s open thread time.
Here’s some possible topics:
1. Governor Blagojevich wants to let restaurant patrons play Keno, which is a quick-paced form of gambling that some critics say is as addictive as Bingo on crack. Furthermore, Blagojevich says existing law gives him all the authority he needs to allow this form of gambling without...
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Alternatives are fleeting in Illinois gubernatorial politics
Yes. It’s true. If you pick up a copy of The Community Word now on the stands at fine establishments everywhere, you will see that I wrote a column endorsing Edwin Eisendrath, who is challenging current Gov. Rod Blagojevich for the Democratic nomination.
Heh. Yeah. Seriously.
My column points out several very good reasons for this...
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Blago is running for office on the public’s dime
Copley News Service has an excellent report on how Gov. Blagojevich uses public money to tape events that make him look good.
or instance, on April 16, the governor, a runner and a fan of Elvis Presley, entered an eight-person team in the 80-mile River to River Relay run from the Mississippi River to...
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A victory for gun grabbers Blago and Madigan
The Illinois House failed to override Gov. Blagovich’s veto of a bill that would have denied cities the ability to restrict how guns are transported. House Speaker Michel Madigan helped Blago by twisting a few arms.
Now, hunters and others are almost certain to break some city’s laws when they drive from one part of...
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Rauschenberger: Blago up to old tricks with retirement funds
Of the half-dozen or so GOPers with dreams of occupying the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, State Sen. Steve Rauschenberger is the only one whose campaign routinely send’s me press releases:
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Edgar’s silence on ‘Public Official A’ easy to explain
Has Jim Edgar said one word about the “Public Official A” matter? And more importantly, as a former governor in a state known for it’s corruption, is he in a position to complain about another governor’s campaign getting donations from folks doing business with the state?
Sorry, Edgar idolators. He’s not.
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Today’s strip: Now this is more like it. Sam is in a skin-tight, low-cut little black dress. There’s a front view and a side view. You go, Chris!
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It’s official: The Captain America movie is going to suck March 20, 2010justiceblogofamerica
Via Slashfilm:
Now there’s a slight update: according to IESB, the shortlist is now only three names: Chris Evans (Sunshine, The Fantastic Four); Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe, Stop-Loss) and Sebastian Stan (Gossip Girl). I’ve stumped for Evans before, but am a bit surprised that he’s still on the list, because of that Fantastic Four association. But that’s no big deal in the long run, as the Marvel Studios film universe has nothing to do with the Fox version of Marvel’s characters. (Confusing!) Evans is easily the best choice here.
Feh. We need a traditional square-jawed hero for this role, not some pretty boy. Evans is an X-games sorta guy. Cap is a baseball/football/track letterman kinda guy. And the FF movies sucked and that kinda stink don’t wash off.
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Let’s not kid ourselves, we are ALL thinking the same thing about that retired white cop who pulled a gun during a Pekin traffic stop and somehow didn’t get his sorry ass shot March 20, 2010Billy Dennis
But I am far, far to politically correct to suggest that a black guy who did this wouldn’t be sitting in the Tazewell County Jail right now. Just sayin’.
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if you guys think this is amazing, wait till the Avengers movie comes out. dakkota92 Says: March 19th, 2010 at 4:03 pm. he wanted more money they said no soo he quit. SilentWorld13 Says: March 19th, 2010 at 4:08 pm …
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Mail It To Team-Up: Captain America Cartoon and My theory about … March 20, 2010Billy Dennis
Of course this would mean that he could be a villain in Iron Man 3 or even the Avengers movie. Now what if each major villain of the Marvel heroes banded together? Mandarin for Iron Man, Red Skull for Captain America, Loki for Thor, …
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- Another D150 administrator put on paid leave March 16, 2010District 150 Director of Technology and Library Media Services Mary Ward has been put on paid administrative leave as the district performs an internal investigation. If past is prelude, taxpayers may be paying her to do nothing for a long time. The last administrator to be put on paid administrative leave, Mary Davis, [...] […]
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