I would like to see Blago grow a beard and wear a top hat for all public appearances.
Willie Stark
· 2 years ago
HONEST Illinois politicians !
bored now
· 2 years ago
a re-enactment of the burning of atlanta. perhaps trent lott or tom delay could come up and "march to the great lake."
it's important to remember the absolute brutality with which lincoln waged war...
grand old partisan
· 2 years ago
I heard that all of the money allocated so far will be spent on large signs around the state that say: "Illinois Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration - Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor"
GettingJonesed
· 2 years ago
Maybe we can send lobbod to KY and IN and get their dough for IL! or for some worthy computer consultant
Guy Montag
· 2 years ago
Four words: Top Hat Beer Chug
Huh?
· 2 years ago
A motto for the "celebrations": Illinois - Where Honest Abe is rolling in his grave because of corrupt politicians.
Here is an event that would be interesting to see - politicians hooked up to a lie detector and asked to tell the truth.
what
· 2 years ago
With Lincoln sites not making the seven wonders of Illinois Blago thinks heck with 200th Lincoln birthday and spend the money on the 100th year since the Cubs won the World Series. At least Joe Handley would be happy.
rachel
· 2 years ago
The Stovepipe Hat Celebration/ Competition would urge competitors to use a stovepipe hat to create heat for their homes. It could be a kickoff to the celebrations in February. It would coincide with people who have run through their yearly budget to heat their homes.
Dooley Dudright
· 2 years ago
Since we don't fund public education properly anyway.....
Let's celebrate with a Lincoln "Back to Basics!" Education Movement.
Close all the schools. Instead -- let children fend for themselves and learn how to read and write by (a) scrawling with charcoal on (b) the backs of wooden shovels by (c) firelight.
If it was good enough for Lincoln as a lad circa 1820 -- hey, it's good enough for all of Illinois today!
(And think of all the money we'll be able to plow into pensions instead!)
rachel
· 2 years ago
We could also have a Civil War Re-Enactment.....North of I-80 vs South of I-80.
Little Egypt
· 2 years ago
How about a Lincoln/Blago debate about honest politics (oops, those two words should never be used in the same sentence).
bored now
· 2 years ago
rachel said: We could also have a Civil War Re-Enactment…..North of I-80 vs South of I-80.
with political consultants as the generals?
John Ruberry
· 2 years ago
National Review has a post on the Lincoln Bicentenniel Commission last fall. The national group has its problems. Here is my take:
Lets see Blago does do anything to take care of the debt. Does not seen to want to do anything to help illinois citizens with the high cost of Gasoline and power bills. But takes care of Senate President Jones. Has really done anything for downstate since he has been elected. Why should he want to do anything for Lincoln's 200th birthday since he mess up so bad at the openning of the library making even W. look good.
ekim
· 2 years ago
Revive Lincoln Fest
zatoichi
· 2 years ago
A log splitting contest with the Gov, MJM, and Emil as the prime contestants. They stay together as a tag team to take on Martire, Watson and an angry, surprise partner (with a high Ameren bill, of course) in a No Chance in Hell, WWE/ECW style hardcore, "wrastlin'" cage match. Forby can ref. Just like 1835.
OneManBlog
· 2 years ago
I have a few ideas...
An anamatronic display at the old state capitol where convicted lawmakers share their excuses.
Ron Burgundy
· 2 years ago
Disregard my first post. Lincoln will be old news in 2009.
Obama will be in his second year as President, Blago - Secretary of State, Lisa Madigan - Attorney General Todd Stroger - Surgeon General Emil Jones - Secretary of Energy Tony Rezko - Ambassador to Syria
With most of Illinois' important people and great minds in Washington changing the world, it would seem silly to be living in the past.
Lincoln Shminkin. Obama Fest and Olympic Fest in 2009.
Ron Burgundy
· 2 years ago
Oops, I forgot to add that Rezko could be up for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, his track record is impeccable.
Ivory-billed Woodpecker
· 2 years ago
One of those mass nakedness Spencer Tunick photo shoot things, like they just had in Mexico City. Very frugal. Even better, if the State can eventually come up with funding for some authentic Lincoln flavor, have everyone wear a stovepipe hat.
The Federalist
· 2 years ago
A Lincoln look-alike teaching political honesty classes to Governor whatshisname and Senate President Smith, no no that's not right, Jones. That's the ticket! :)
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it's important to remember the absolute brutality with which lincoln waged war...
Here is an event that would be interesting to see - politicians hooked up to a lie detector and asked to tell the truth.
Let's celebrate with a Lincoln "Back to Basics!" Education Movement.
Close all the schools. Instead -- let children fend for themselves and learn how to read and write by (a) scrawling with charcoal on (b) the backs of wooden shovels by (c) firelight.
If it was good enough for Lincoln as a lad circa 1820 -- hey, it's good enough for all of Illinois today!
(And think of all the money we'll be able to plow into pensions instead!)
with political consultants as the generals?
http://marathonpundit.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_a...
Why should he want to do anything for Lincoln's 200th birthday since he mess up so bad at the openning of the library making even W. look good.
An anamatronic display at the old state capitol where convicted lawmakers share their excuses.
Obama will be in his second year as President, Blago - Secretary of State,
Lisa Madigan - Attorney General
Todd Stroger - Surgeon General
Emil Jones - Secretary of Energy
Tony Rezko - Ambassador to Syria
With most of Illinois' important people and great minds in Washington changing the world, it would seem silly to be living in the past.
Lincoln Shminkin. Obama Fest and Olympic Fest in 2009.