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Re: Question of the day

Aunt Glabby — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:41:23 -0000

Of the 2,163 Senate bills introduced, approx. 300 were sent to Blago.

Sen. Rauschenberger answered the roll calls on these as "NOT VOTING" 198 times. (approx. 66%)

Of the 4,206 House bills introduced, 436 were sent to Blago. Sen Rauschenberger answered as "NOT VOTING" on 187 fo these roll calls. (43%)

When you don't do your job as a Senator, how can you run for higher office?

Re: Question of the day

LAC — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:49:40 -0000

I kinda think it was the Blagojevich bodyguard fiasco and his blatent disregard that started all his negative press. Also the ridiculous public tirade with Mell and definitely the "testicular virility" Washergate was a great one too.

Re: Question of the day

goodbye napoleon — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:20:54 -0000

Great question Rich - I'd like to see your list . . .

Top political stories of 2005 according to me:
#1 - Passage of the med/mal reform law
#2 - The Blago and Dick Mell feud
#3 - Chicago smoking ban compromise
#4 - Blago being named in the plea bargain
#5 - The Speaker "endorses" the Governor for re-election.
#6 - Henry Hyde's retirement
#7 - George Ryan calling Phil Gramm a whore or was it the other way around?
#8 - Representative Kevin Joyce is hired to handle parking lot security guard at the Tweeter Center
#9 - Todd Vandermyde was hailed as the state's lobbyist extraordinnaire by the Tribune - that's truly a story to anyone who's actuall met the guy
#10 - Congressman Luis Gutierrez announces he may run against the Mayor

Re: Question of the day

DuPage progressive — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:01:15 -0000

The biggest story of 2005 - hands down the new era of politics with Fitzgerald putting a stop to Illinois' political machines. When I moved here, I could NOT believe the "way things are done" in Illinois. Friends in other states shook their heads in disbelief. It's seriously messed up the way things work here and the way that power is centralized with just a few folks (mostly ONE area in chicago).

So, I say go get 'em Patrick -- you sexy man!

The most hilarious story -- and the story that MUST be written into a screenplay is the G-rod/ papa-in-law story. This is truly shakespearean. The BEST part is the testicular virility line.
I mean come on, you cannot write this stuff.

Who did we decide would play G-rod in a movie??
That's the best (and most dramatic) story from the past year or so. (If this happened in late 2004, my bad.)

Re: Question of the day

Graydog — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 21:21:05 -0000

Blue-collar Chicago banning smoking in bars. BARS for pete's sake! Come on! What is this world coming to? Next, the libs will make it illegal for me to smoke in my own car or my own home.

Re: Question of the day

Law Dog — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 21:17:32 -0000

Wong...Joe Six pack didn't know the difference between Jim or George Ryan..so ask away, you'll be surprised.

And...I don't think the GOP is the political story of the year...the only way they could be, is if they did something that didn't drive off voters and make themselves look foolish.

Re: Question of the day

Reddbyrd — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:44:49 -0000

As the workforce heads for the holiday bucket nites, it looks like I was right on:
GOP GOOFINESS 2005 WINS

Re: Question of the day

Mohammad Wong — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:43:59 -0000

Come on...how many Republicans are laying claim to George Ryan these days? A crime is indeed a crime. But a trial of a governor is bigger news than trials of political cogs.

Or, let me phrase it this way. If I ask Joe and Jane Sixpack of Anywhere, IL, which is more interesting or important; the indictment of a guy who sounds like Victor Reyes, the trial of Robert Sorich or the trial of George H. Ryan - wouldn't you suspect the answer would include the question "Who the heck are Victor Reyes and Robert Sorich?"

Re: Question of the day

Law Dog — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:12:52 -0000

A crime is a crime is it not Wong? Or are crimes only more serious when a Republican is involved? Hmmmmm

Re: Question of the day

Mohammad Wong — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:08:59 -0000

Lex, Lex, Lex...I think it has become a generally accepted fact that Jim Edgar's tearful goodbye at the CAC was the flatline in his elected political career.

Bubs, I have to disagree. If and until someone big falls in that fight, it isn't the biggest story. Not when a former Governor is already on trial - and unlike the Truck story - this isn't trading in contracts and hiring irregularities -- this one has wads of cash, prostitutes and a vainglorious former bigwig earning rebuke on the stand.

Re: Question of the day

Bubs — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:50:14 -0000

The biggest political story of 2005 is "FEDS TAKE ON DALEY MACHINE," a heavyweight title fight that is nowhere near over and will affect Chicago and, by extension, Illinois politics for a decade, if not longer.

Re: Question of the day

Rich Miller — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:21:36 -0000

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Re: Question of the day

Law Dog — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:20:43 -0000

What will be the biggest political story of 2006? I say the acquittal of George Ryan.

Re: Question of the day

Disaffected_employee — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:43:35 -0000

firstamendment2005 and/or onemancanmakeadifference, your posts are intriguing. I'm curious if you're talking about the Feds ignoring corruption in one particular office, or are you speaking in general terms? Nothing else would please me more as a taxpayer than to expose the corrupt political hacks in state government. Bring it on!!

Re: Question of the day

Lex — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:42:51 -0000

I would say the biggest story of 05 would have to be Gov. Jim Edgar closing the door on running for Governor again in 06 but leaving the door wide open for a run at the Senate in 08.

Re: Question of the day

Xolotl — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:29:55 -0000

Mohammad Wong - Tuesday, Dec 20, 05 @ 2:22 pm:
AMEN!

Re: Question of the day

Mohammad Wong — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:22:55 -0000

Speaking of "if you're gonna talk the talk, walk the walk," OneMCMAD, if you're gonna accuse Obama of ethical lapses, better give some shred of evidence.

Re: Question of the day

Mohammad Wong — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:18:40 -0000

Howie, Daley has hardly fallen.

A couple of days of high entertainment in the Ryan trial when Scott Fawell was in glib mode (and later when he showed us how to cry) certainly made for good reading.

Edgar dancing the "love me" dance and then walking away is about as much "story of the year" as "Sun rises in East - sets in West."

How about the upsets in the 2005 municipals?

Re: Question of the day

Beowulf — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:55:50 -0000

The most important political story? Whichever one it was it certainly involves Patrick Fitzgerald and his team of Untouchables.
George Ryan holds the most interest for the public I think. His conviction along with that of his unethical cronies sends a hard message out to others that there is a new sheriff (Patrick Fitzgerald)that has ridden into town. This new sheriff does not look the other way nor can he be bought off.
Mayor Daley and the enormity of his Chicago corruption is also a spellbinder to the public. Poor Mayor Daley comes off looking as either a crook or as some simple Simon that couldn't manage a hot dog stand much less the city of Chicago. It just shows that name recognition or "star power" means much more in Illinois politics than ability.
Look for Lee Daniels to be in the news in 2006.

Re: Question of the day

A gambler — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:52:56 -0000

The loss of revenue from the 10th gaming license and the politics involved in not allowing Rosemont to be picked as the "site". Where is the real "crime" in that.

Re: Question of the day

firstamendment2005 — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:52:19 -0000

Again,

Although I agree that U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has and is doing a good job of investigating and prosecuting corruption in Illinois, he too is not as ethical as the appearance.

It is not until a true test comes to the table when you'll really get a chance to see the sincerity to gov't officials. They pick and chose what they want to involve themselves in even if thousands of tax paying citizens are involved.

I have documented where the gov't federal and state have turned their head to blatant corruption, not because it's not true, but because of the informant and the overwhelming amount of information that divulged and the overwhelming amount of state officials and employees whom have documentedly engaged in gross misconduct.

So, that being said, my high level of regards for both U.S Senator Barack Obama and U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald are no longer glowing in accommodations. They are allowing others to suffer behind their failure and refusal to "do the right things".

For those who are interested in the specifics, stay tuned in the coming days when all of this will be exposed and the gov't will be held accountable for turning a deaf ear to corruption.

Re: Question of the day

Beowulf — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:52:14 -0000

The most important political story? Whichever one it was it certainly involves Patrick Fitzgerald and his team of Untouchables.
George Ryan holds the most interest for the public I think. His conviction along with that of his unethical cronies sends a hard message out to others that there is a new sheriff (Patrick Fitzgerald)that has ridden into town. This new sheriff does not look the other way nor can he be bought off.
Mayor Daley and the enormity of his Chicago corruption is also a spellbinder to the public. Poor Mayor Daley comes off looking as either a crook or as some Simpleton that couldn't manage a hot dog stand much less the city of Chicago. It just shows that name recognition or "star power" means much more in Illinois politics than ability.
Look for Lee Daniels to be in the news in 2006.

Re: Question of the day

ONE_MANCANMAKEADIFFERENCE — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:50:43 -0000

Again,

Although I agree that U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has and is doing a good job of investigating and prosecuting corruption in Illinois, he too is not as ethical as the appearance.

For those who are interested in the specifics, stay tuned in the coming days when all of this will be exposed and the gov't will be held accountable for turning a deaf ear to corruption.

Re: Question of the day

ONE_M.C.M.A.D — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:49:33 -0000

Again,

Although I agree that U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has and is doing a good job of investigating and prosecuting corruption in Illinois, he too is not as ethical as the appearance.

For those who are interested in the specifics, stay tuned in the coming days when all of this will be exposed and the gov't will be held accountable for turning a deaf ear to corruption.

Re: Question of the day

Danny boy Profit — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:36:55 -0000

Biggest political news story in Illinois is the utter self destruction of Rauschenbergers political carreer. Lets face it he got a lot of bad advice from his consultants. I wonder who they were?