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Re: Question of the day

Arthur Andersen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:08:31 -0000

anon45 wrote
==some of his ideas for streamlining state goverbment ops are actually saving the taxpayers moneyâ€¦==

Name one, for example. Ideally one where someone other than GOMB has calculated the "savings."

Re: Question of the day

anon2 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:18:57 -0000

vanilla man, that was good work pal. LOL and I mean that. Reminded me of the final scene of Patton; Patton's soliloquy on the triumphal returns of the Roman legions; sic transit gloria and all that. Another mental image I conjured was Sen. Blutarski. Face it, Blago is an inept clown that no fiction writer could invent. Sic transit gloria indeed.

Re: Question of the day

Ding — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:16:03 -0000

If I were Blago, I would do the parade. However, I would change the "Twilight Parade" to the "2am Parade" and march with five guys who looked like me.

Re: Question of the day

Little Egypt — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:47:22 -0000

In order to be respected, one has to respect. You give it, you get it, period. This guy can't continue to pull the stunts he has and expect a receptive crowd along a parade route. I wish I had thought of moving the parade to his neighborhood though. He's certainly made other decision that made about as much sense.

Re: Question of the day

anon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:18:57 -0000

Remember the good old days, when he could just send Quinn.

Re: Question of the day

Arthur Andersen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:08:39 -0000

I'm more or less with you, Rich.

I see Blago bailing out, maybe at the last minute, "on the advice of his security detail."

Message:Testicular virility remains intact, but these lowlife Springfield creeps even freaked out the State Police.

If he does show, every Troop between I-64 and I-80 will be on that parade route.

PS: thanks to the poster who wrote about Animal House. I can't get this vision of Irv Smith and Larry Bomke (D-Day and Bluto) driving the "Deathmobile" up Sangamon Avenue while Tony Libri (Flounder in his Guard uniform) stands watch, jumping up and down, yelling "Oh Boy, this is gonna be great!"

Re: Question of the day

Yellow Dog Democrat — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:07:53 -0000

Unlike CapFax, I'm not worried about the Gov's safety.

Although I do wonder whatever happened to the kid who put the pie in George Ryan's face.

The Gov should skip it because if he's a no-show, its one line in an SJR story, and Sangamon County aint voting for him any way. If he does show and its even half as bad as anyone expects, thestory will spread like wildfire.

Re: Question of the day

Sweet Polly Purebred — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:04:08 -0000

I think the Mad Hatter may have hit upon the best reason yet for the gov to duck the parade!

Re: Question of the day

Sweet Polly Purebred — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:59:51 -0000

On second thought, maybe I would appear and walk, but with Davlin, Timoney, Renfrow et al as my posse.

Re: Question of the day

Sango Dem — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:59:42 -0000

Anon45, Republicans still in management positions is a separate issue from how many jobs have been moved out of Springfield. But that's another reason why so many Springfield Democrats don't like the Governor. There are Democrats both inside and outside state government who have been building up resentment over that for the last six years.

Re: Question of the day

The Mad Hatter — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:58:41 -0000

Dear Illinoisans:
His majesty, Governor A-Rod Blegojevich, regrets to inform you that he simply cannot march in this year's Twilight Parade in Springfield due to a prior commitment. There's an all-day Hannah Montana fest on the Disney Channel that day.

Re: Question of the day

Sweet Polly Purebred — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:58:36 -0000

If I were the "GOV", I would not appear at the fair in any capacity. I would instead send the rather popular Lt. Gov. in my place, citing previous commitments as a way of begging off. The security factor would be enough of a concern that my wife Patty would privately put the skids to any appearance in Springfield. If did insist on appearing, I would employ the Sadam Hussein approach - I would surround myself with bussed in women and children from other parts of the state - all of whom would be touting the All Kids/All Families insurance programs. Nothing takes the edge off a volatile situation like a bunch of human shields.

Re: Question of the day

Rich Miller — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:37:02 -0000

I doubt there is anyone on the 2nd Floor.

lol

Re: Question of the day

S. Illinois — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:34:20 -0000

Just the Facts - Excellent idea. I wonder if anyone on the 2nd floor will see it?

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old enought to know better... — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:22:46 -0000

I do wish he would come and walk the parade route....there are just a few questions that I need to ask him. Like when will my dentist get paid for the work he did on my teeth in 2007? My dentist will not see me or take any Quality care (state of IL dental insurance) until he gets paid for his services in 2007! so...I really hope he comes because I have been on hold with his office for the last 3 weeks seeking this answer. Gov Blago when will you pay for my denist visit? I paid my dental premiums and my copay, when will you pay my dentist? I need a filling BADDDDD!!!!!!

Re: Question of the day

Just the Facts — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:22:25 -0000

If I were the Governor, I would finesse the issue by signing up and running in the 2 mile run on the parade route that starts a few minutes before the actual parade. By doing the run nobody could say that he has ducked the evening. He would surrounded by other runners who will just want to race the 2 miles and will be too busy racing to taunt him. He also wouldn't be as noticable to the crowd on the parade route if he stays within a pack of other runners.

He ran the River-to-River relay two or three years ago and was pretty much left alone by the other runners. He was treated politely, or ignored, by the other runners during and after the relay.

Re: Question of the day

Ted — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:14:49 -0000

Blago should not walk. Very little upside for him and walking in the parade would not change the dynamics he presently faces in any positive way. The media would follow him to get footage of hostile reaction to him. Some confrontation with a voter or "man of the street" would make the news and would not help him. Blago's powerbase is Chicago (and they dont care about a parade in Springfield), and hard core Democrats. No chance he expands his base by walking in the parade. Very good chance something happens there to embarrass him. No brainer, stay away. Maybe schedule a positive photo-op somewhere far away from Springfield that would indirectly explain why he was'nt at the parade.

Re: Question of the day

Justice — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:58 -0000

No, he should not march in the twilight parade. If he has an urge to do so, first give him a big stick and have him beat on a large hornets nest with it. If he likes the results, then he should feel free to march in the parade. Either way, the results for him will be the same. This man has created a hate filled atmosphere by deception through lack of honesty and integrity. He should do everyone a favor and stay home.

Re: Question of the day

Anonynick — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:04:18 -0000

You know those National Guard troops Rod offered Mayor Daley? Since they won't be busy in Chicago, a few ranks of them around the Gov might make him feel comfy. And if there's any booing, well, that would be a fine time to fire off a few 21 gun salutes!

Re: Question of the day

One of the 35 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:46:49 -0000

If I were governor I would march in the parade to take advantage of the opportunity to answer questions from the press and clear up this "pay to play" controversy which has been unfairly attributed to my administration. Wait a minute...... I think I misread the question. You asked "if I were governor Blagojevich". Never mind.

Re: Question of the day

Commonsense in Illinois — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:39:37 -0000

===I donâ€™t think a decision will be based on whether his little feelings get hurt. The most pumped up I ever saw him was after a truly disgusting display of hate at a Quincy event. He loves that stuff.===

Which is why I think he will (and should) attend both events. He is the governor of the 5th most populous state and one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the nation. Yes, he'll be subject to cat-calling and perhaps a confrontation, but that's exactly why this governor as governors before him have a security detail.

Nope...he's marching.

Re: Question of the day

Rich Miller — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:24:03 -0000

===the hatred that would be prevalent would be too much to bear.===

I don't think a decision will be based on whether his little feelings get hurt. The most pumped up I ever saw him was after a truly disgusting display of hate at a Quincy event. He loves that stuff. Obviously, he has no love for Spfld. Marching in the parade would allow him to stick it in their face, so to speak.

To me, this is about security, not goofy screamers.

Re: Question of the day

oneman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:22:54 -0000

yes I would you need to show you are willing to stand up to springfield

Re: Question of the day

Downstate weed chewing hick — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:21:38 -0000

Somewhere in the past we let go of the idea of respect for the office. We now allow politics to enter into every aspect so that if you don't like Gov. B's performace, its ok to disrespect the office of Governor, too. Same with the Office of President of the United States. In a better world, the Governor would be free to walk the parade in his role as the sitting Governor of the state, free from the political attacks that are directed to him personally. But that is not the world many of us live in so with that realization he should stay away.

Re: Question of the day

CLH — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:17:11 -0000

And to clarify...the Executive Security doesn't get to make those types of decisions for the Governor.