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Re: Question of the day

DC — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:44:23 -0000

Steve, good analysis but you can't deny the comedic value of the conclusions, facts notwithstanding.

Re: Question of the day

PecaSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:42:02 -0000

Estaban-

It's Representative Jim Watson who got called up for Iraq duty with the Marine Corps.

Re: Question of the day

steve schnorf — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:28:47 -0000

The great majority of posters on most blogs similar to this one will have either their facts or their conclusions (or both) wrong well in excess of 50% of the time. On this particular site the majority, but far from all, will have a batting average considerably better than that.

Re: Question of the day

The web we weave — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:35:10 -0000

Rod Blagojevich leaves the good ole United States for a more gullible country.

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Esteban — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:00:49 -0000

Representative Jim Ryan will find Iraq to be an
improvement over Springfield and decide to retire
there.

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Six Degrees of Separation — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:13:34 -0000

The primary candidates in the 14th in each party will get exactly the same number of votes, necessitating another run-off special special primary election in April 2008 instead of March 8 due to complications in scheduling. Then the 2 winners withdraw for health reasons, necessitating a special special special primary election in June 2008. No one shows up to the polling places out of confusion, and then a special special special primary election is rescheduled for August 2008. A man who legally changes his name to "None of the Above" successfully gathers enough petition signatures to run in the Republican primary, and wins in a landslide.

Re: Question of the day

Flounder — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:03:45 -0000

Before W leaves the White House, W pardons Rod.

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Northside Bunker — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:55:36 -0000

If Obama or Clinton get elected to the presidency all Blagojevich's problems simply disappear. Blagojevich the gets re-elected in 2010.
The good news is Illinois will be in the crapper long before then.

Re: Question of the day

Pot calling kettle — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:42:02 -0000

I will be appointed Lt. Gov. to Gov. Quinn. I will give you all great jobs!

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Louis G. Atsaves — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:32:12 -0000

Chief Illiniwick will magically appear in a cloud of smoke. He will lock the Governor, Speaker of the House and Senate President in the room and force them to smoke peace pipes until they make peace and decide to become servants of the people and tackle the pressing needs of this State.

The Chief will later be arrested and heavily fined for promoting smoking in a no smoking area. His case will slowly rise to the Supreme Court which will narrowly affirm the fines. The Chief will again be disgraced and banished from the State for his actions.

While all this is going on, the effects of the peace pipe will wear off and Governor, Speaker of the House and Senate President will resume their fighting and ignoring the needs of this State.

Re: Question of the day

OneMan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:02:33 -0000

The Obama Train on Manafest Destiny (tm) does to Hillary and Edwards what it has done in Illinois.

The Governor gets a call from the feds this year.

OneMan completes the Stoneman in Springfield.

Re: Question of the day

some former legislative intern — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:54:43 -0000

Frod (like fraud) Blagojevich and the spin sisters will continue to sound more and more desperate as they try to deflect attention from the federal probes. Frod will not be indicted this year, but 2009 looks more and more like a big year as Rezko and perhaps Kelly begin talking.

Re: Question of the day

Crimefighter — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:52:55 -0000

Another state budget stalemate will erupt this summer and there won't be a deal until August or September...because Blagojevich does the same stuff he did in 2007, but this time ASCFME goes on strike because he'll make the mistake of trying the same stuff against them, and the state government shutdown without a budget nor a contract will force Blago to pay more attention to the situation, but his stubborness and lack of caring will delay matters for weeks.

Re: Question of the day

Pot calling kettle — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:49:12 -0000

A terrorist incident will cause George W Bush to declare a state of emergency and postpone the General Election in November.

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The firm of Ray, Cuddleigh and — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:59:58 -0000

Thanks to the feds, the new default greeting in Springfield changes from "Hi there!" to; "Testing, 1,2,3..."

One of the already-indicted retinue will see the writing on the wall and roll all the way over, speeding up the investigation so that we WILL see a Governor Pat Quinn give a Gerald Ford-like healing speech of "Our statewide nightmare is over". It will be dodgy that he can get much done before the next election cycle comes around. Yet before it does, he and Madigan are going to dance a fandango on Emil Jones, who will resign for "health reasons" and to "spend more time with the family".

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DC — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:59:03 -0000

Legislature declares an "emergency year", 200 bills and 600 resolutions pass both chambers.

Cook County judge declares expanded health care program to be unconstitutional. Blagojevich sues the Judge and Circuit Clerk for ignorning the proclamation.

Mike Lawrence continually begged to run for Governor as a republican; forms an exploratory committee. Rebecca Rausch and Abby Ottenhoff immediately blast Lawrence's record as Press Secretary and accuse him of being a republican activist.

Special Session called for July 3rd to adopt FY09 budget; no substantive legislation presented.

Rich Miller presented offer to be Special Press Advisor to the Governor, but refuses out of principle.

Governor accidently tripped at State Fair 5K race; subsequent hospital bills take 120 days to be paid by Comptroller's office. Governor sues Comptroller in Christian County Court.

2 days later, Governor hit in face by errant foul ball at Cubs game; revokes state payments to purchase Wrigley Field.

With full black eye, Governor appears at press conference to call special session on sport safety, demanding the legislature do something to help working families who get hurt at sporting events.

Obama and McCain get into a best-of-three leg wrestling competition on David Letterman. Blagojevich upset that people thought it was funny and sues World Wide Pants Productions.

Mysterious flyers appear at Chicago Gay Pride Parade with distorted picture of Blagojevich. Jack Franks questioned by State Police but close the case. Case mysteriously reopened after Springfield Attorney Don Craven submits FOIA request.

Blagojevich shows up at Democratic National Convention but forgot to bring official pass. Obama waves goodbye as Rod is escorted out of the building. Obama subsequently sued in Christian County, along with Terry McAuliffe.

Cubs are in 1st Place on September 28th but lose 4 straight to fall out of the wildcard race.

Juice Williams completes a forward pass in the first Illinois football game.

Blagojevich shows up at Governor's Mansion unannounced - 6 staff members forced to find alternate living arrangements.

Bernie Shoenberg abruptly ends his New Years Resolution articles after 2008 ends in abject failure.

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10th Indy — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:39:43 -0000

Jay Footlik accepts position in Clinton administration after Kirk wins general election. Seals still looking for a job.

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Mr. T to sherman — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:30:02 -0000

Chicago stops paying for downstate education. Downstate Illinois becomes Arkansas.

Re: Question of the day

VanillaMan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:19:36 -0000

VM â€“ I feel so silly, honey. No one believes in gypsies and crystal balls predicting the future.

VW â€“ Go in there and get your fortune told. Sheâ€™s really good.

VM â€“ Hi. Iâ€™m being forced to come in here.

Gypsy â€“ I can feel that you are as skeptical as a State Senator without a MOU. Sit down Mr. VanillaMan.

VM â€“ You know my name?

Gypsy â€“ Iâ€™m good. Also that bald-headed guy who left here crying told me you were walking in.

VM â€“ You mean Bill?

Gypsy â€“ Youâ€™re good.

VM â€“ OK. Iâ€™m ready for a laugh. Predict our future, witchy-woman!

Gypsy â€“ Looking into my Sphere of Knowledgeâ€¦I see a 50 year old with fluffy hair dancing at a Hannah Montana concert while a General Assembly prepares impeachment documents on him. I see a teen driving a 1988 Pontiac Lemans delivering a pizza to a man named Tony in a prison cell in Joliet who was once his boss. Global warming will cause Germans to start wearing deodorant. Al Gore will start lactating and begin nursing polar bear cubs. The FBI will close the Illinois Democratic Party headquarters and the Party will be listed as a criminal organization. Todd Stroger will begin wearing red suspenders and discovers that starting each meeting by asking, â€œDo I smell cheese?â€ an effective way to lighten memberâ€™s moods. Dick Durbin will morph into Oprah in order to win re-election, and marry Stedman. Emil Jones will retire and start a new career as a country singer. Mayor Daley will discover that he now works for his sonâ€™s sewer company. Peter Fitzgerald will be hospitalized with fatigue after indicting his 43rd Illinois politicianâ€¦.

VM â€“ Who is elected president in 2008?

Gypsy â€“ This is what brought tears to Billâ€™s eyes. I see a President Lisa Madigan. â€“ OK! I make that one up! One more thing Mr. VanillaMan! You will become a father again in 2008 â€“ this time triplets.

VM â€“ NO! How could you be sure about that?

Gypsy â€“ Mrs. VanillaWife came in here before you, didnâ€™t she? She ought to know!

VM â€“ AAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa!

Gypsy â€“ See ya!

Gypsy on cell phone â€“ Hello Bill? I think we punked VanillaMan good!

Re: Question of the day

shermans ghost — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:16:33 -0000

Chicago declares the rest of the state vassals, and collects all state tax revenue.
Excuses no longer being necessary.

Re: Question of the day

Mr. T — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:14:53 -0000

I pity the fool who corrects Mr. T!

Re: Question of the day

A Citizen — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:12:16 -0000

- Elvis -
A guv convicted of Federal crimes cannot be pardoned by a Gov. Quinn.

Re: Question of the day

Elvis — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:08:34 -0000

Governor Quinn will NOT pardon Rod.

Re: Question of the day

RBD — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:04:25 -0000

President-elect Obamaâ€™s seat is taken by Jesse White; it is a retirement gift from the Governor. (US Senate appointees rarely get re-elected; it really is the end of the line.) This gives the Governor Quinn an opening to fill that likely is very valuable in terms of easier re-election.

Re: Question of the day

Clubber Lang — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:59:18 -0000

Mr. T, stay in character.