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Re: Question of the day

Aaron Slick — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:17:21 -0000

Among the "current" crop of Illinois GOP & Democrat politicians, who would Illinois citizens vote for as the most honorable and having the most credibility with the voters?

Re: Question of the day

Sahims2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:10:17 -0000

Why is it that agencies never have money for something logical and workable, regardless of size or scope, but always can find the funding for any size projects that are nothing but a waste of money, are poorly planned out, and are virtually of no benefit? Like consolidating a bunch of older field office printers into a central location, when it's already been proven to be far cheaper just to buy new printers and install those.

Re: Question of the day

Sahims2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:06:36 -0000

Where is the line of demarcation between the agency upper level management that has no interest in the day to day street level operation of their agency and the level of management that is supposed to be accountable for those same operations and report to those higher ups?

Re: Question of the day

Sahims2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:03:30 -0000

How can state agencies justify not hiring replacements for retiring employees, instead of just dumping their work on other's shoulders who are neither prepared or have knowledge of what that person did and expect them to immediately be up to speed on the new work?

Re: Question of the day

Calling V-Man — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:57:14 -0000

Corollary: As good as Question #4 was, #14 is kind of nebulous for reasons stated above and the fact that, if money were not an object, I would rather live in Oak Park or Evanston than some other places for what I believe to be quality of life issues regardless of my personal political views and suspect this to be the case for many people with regard to many locales.

This could skew people's answers considerably, especially if subconciously, they don't make the distinction, (which I didn't at first.)

And I forgot best Illinois product: The intangible intellectual property of Chicago's architecture. That and Plochman's Mustard.

Re: Question of the day

Calling V-Man — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:48:38 -0000

1. Service industries only.
2. The southernmost 6 counties who originally voted to side with the Confederacy.
3. None. They won't go. Especially in summer when Chicago has the best weather.
4. Short-term or career only. (This is VanillaMan's best question--I could write volumes on every angle on this and will; and cannot wait to see everyone else's views on this. It'll be a fun day.)
5. Absolutely not.
6. Theatre is overrated. Stay home.
7. It's great. Outside of Chicago, this is primarily an agricultural state and manufacturing jobs are disappearing.
8. Those stupid hats made out of yarn and cut-up soda cans. Kids already dress like idiots; this will top it off, literally.
9. They did twice already.
10. Yes-Rockford. No-Danville.
11. Peoria.
12. Sell people North of I-80 on the fact that the weather is much nicer down there.
13. Champaign-Urbana. Outside of Chicago and Peoria, does any other name (besides Illiopolis, of course) just scream Illinois?
14. Liberal: Oak Park/Evanston. Conservative: Can't think of any...Government keeps moving further and further to the left. Maybe Crestwood.
15. No.
16. Looking good.

Re: Question of the day

Blue Book — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:20:19 -0000

Q. Best looking member of the General Assembly?

A. Will be Jessica Jaramillo, hands down, assuming she wins.

Q. Best looking member of the General Assembly, all-time?

A. See above.

Check out her website if you think I'm remotely kidding about this.

Re: Question of the day

Little Egypt — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:40:28 -0000

VanillaMan

Answers to your QOTD in order of listing:

I don't know.
Cook County.
Free Bears game.
Yes.
When you become President, don't go to Ford's Theater.
No.
Popcorn.
More farmers.
Poodle skirts and saddle oxfords.
We did once, we'll do it again.
Relocate to anywhere in Southern Illinois.
Refuse to relocate to Benton (I'd rather die than be a Benton Ranger).
Benton.
Cecede from Chicago and build a casino.
Illiopolis.
Carbondale, liberal.
Nauvoo, conservative.
Yes. they won't but they should.
Put Blago on one and ride him out of town.

Prairie Sage - Madigan already knows how hard and when to spank Blago. He's have to go through a new learning process with Quinn.

Re: Question of the day

Pot calling kettle — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:33:22 -0000

Sage: Everyone would be obligated to answer "Lisa" even though that's not one of the choices.

Re: Question of the day

ivoted4judy — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:30:55 -0000

Fast forward to December 21, 2007: Is there a gaming-capitol bill laying on G-Rod's desk???

Re: Question of the day

Skeeter — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:20:14 -0000

If a traditionally Democratic stronghold like New York City can elect Republican mayors, and traditionally liberal Mass. can elect a Republican gov., why hasn't the Cook County GOP been able to put anyone in office?

Bonus Questions:
1. Where will Fernando Alonso drive next year?
2. Will Renault return to competitive form?
3. Which former Indy 500 champ will be most competitive in NASCAR next season?
Pondering any of those last three will sure beat pondering when the CTA will work out its funding.

Re: Question of the day

Prairie Sage — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:46:33 -0000

Under current Illinois law, the next gubernatorial primary is scheduled for Groundhog's Day, February 2, 2010. No joke. Who would Speaker Madigan prefer to be governor on that date -- Rod Blagojevich or Pat Quinn?

Re: Question of the day

open to opinions — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:37:59 -0000

Seriously:
Is there one person in the state of Illinois that you think is qualified to be governor; if so, please name that person.

Is there one person in the United States of American that you think is qualifed to be president; if so, please name that person.

Re: Question of the day

Kiyoshi Martinez — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:12:39 -0000

Would you trade your right to vote for an iPod Touch?
What would you trade your right to vote for?
[Background]

Re: Question of the day

Crimefighter — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:59:42 -0000

>Will America accept a Clinton co-presidency?

Vanillaman, you mean a SECOND Clinton co-presidency.

Re: Question of the day

Leigh — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:38 -0000

Is there anyone left in the state of Illinois (besides Bill) who thinks Blago should even consider running for office anywhere after this term?

Re: Question of the day

Levois — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:53:40 -0000

Should the state legislature be returned to what it was before the 1980 cutback amendment complete with cumulative voting?

Re: Question of the day

The Elderly Republican Tomato — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:45:18 -0000

What does Blago do for an encore in next year's budget address? Does he scale back his healthcare proposals with an eye on actually passing something or does he try once again to shove universal coverage down legislators' throats?

Re: Question of the day

CICERO — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:41:04 -0000

YDD makes some good suggestions. And the favorite Bill Black moment will surely come up before he retires. My QOTD: What do party leaders have to do to breathe life back into the Illinois Republican Party?

Re: Question of the day

VanillaMan — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:39:16 -0000

Why should businesses located in Illinois?
Illinois has 102 counties, which ones do you think need to be eliminated?
What kind of State Fair attractions will bring Chicagoans to Springfield?
Would you recommend public service to your children?
If you knew Abraham Lincoln during his New Salem days, what advice would you give him?
Should legislators and governors be allowed to have public buildings and roads named after them while they are still living?
What is your favorite Illinoian product?
It appears that after generations abandoning agriculture, even urban youths are interested in pursuing an agricultural career. What does this mean for Illinois?
What tragic fashion crime from your youth do you believe will make a comeback?
Will America accept a Clinton co-presidency?
What Illinois city outside Chicagoland would you be willing to relocate to? Refuse to locate to?
If Springfield or Chicago didn't exist, what Illinois city or town should be the state capital?
What can Southern Illinois do to boom and grow?
What Illinois community has the best Illinois name?
Which Illinois city, outside Chicago, would you consider the most liberal? The most conservative?
Should Illinois build a toll express system just for interstate trucks to get them off current Interstates?
Railroads built this state, what is the future for rail?

Re: Question of the day

Some Guy — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:22:03 -0000

What's the best thing about Blago? Can do that one twice - once as snark and once in earnest.

Over/under on the Bulls?

Who would be the best signing for the Sox? The worst? Same questions for Cubs.

Re: Question of the day

Just Wondering — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:20:46 -0000

Why are we here?

Re: Question of the day

Crimefighter — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:55:03 -0000

Thanksgiving turkey - baked or fried?

Do you bake your turkey in the oven or do you fry your turkey?

Re: Question of the day

anonymous — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:47:05 -0000

best board game to play at holiday get-togethers.
bonus question what would be a good game for the leaders to play to create good will and camaraderie?

Re: Question of the day

Just Sayin' — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:44:43 -0000

What's your favorite Bill Black moment?