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Re: So, where’s the party?

Sandy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:17:35 -0000

I know you may have gone to the Alamo but you must tell everone where you ended up-- "Saputos" Thanks!!!

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Chicago Cynic — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:58:27 -0000

We had our Fitmas party at the annual Winston and Strawn holiday party. It was a blast!

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Lynn S — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:57:31 -0000

I had a PTA meeting tonight; sorry I'm missing the party in Springpatch!! Will check with my local political blog and see if we're doing anything for Fitzmas here in Chambana.

Thanks to Rich and Kevin and everyone else here--it's been a fun and interesting day, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow!!

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Wickedred — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:23:26 -0000

I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants to do away with the annual Ethics test!

Man, I wish I could be at the Alamo. I love that bar. But I'm snowed in up north. I'll find my local pub in my 4 wheel drive and raise a brew tonite for Rich.. and the downfall of Rod.

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wordslinger — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:12:07 -0000

Rich, awesome job today.

I had an appointment this afternoon in the Board of Trade Building. Afterwards, I retired to The Last Great Dive in the Loop, the Skyride Tap, on Van Buren just north of Clark. . It's always full of ironworkers and construction types (not so many in this economy), traders and feds.

After a few Buds, my anger magically turned to optimism. Everyone said this is a sad day for Illinois. No sir. A great day for Illinois. Justice is being done. Never again can you hide behind the office.

We've produced Blago, Ryan, Kerner and Paul Powell. We've also produced Lincoln, Paul Simon, Paul Douglas, Bob Michel, etc. No shame here.

As the late great Studs said, we're like Janus. Two sides to the coin.

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Sinequanon — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:42:28 -0000

I agree with Bill. The ethics test, which isn't a test but an atestation, is of very little value even to the less tested newbies that have come to be employed by the State as political appointments and rewards.

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Bill — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:05:36 -0000

I sure hope as a state employee that we can do away with Rod Corruptovich's worthless ethics test. Maybe the clown should have taken the test himself.

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Rich Miller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:50:00 -0000

Yes. Running late.

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David Starrett — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:30:19 -0000

Rich:
Still going to the Alamo?

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Sinequanon — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:28:19 -0000

The fam is keeping me at home tonight, or I would be there with pint in each hand--one for you, Rich, of course. Good job sourcing info before so many, if not all, others. How to catch up with you for real in the coming weeks. Do you have a fav single malt?

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Chanahan Man — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:25:15 -0000

where's the party in the suburbs?

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Ken — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:22:05 -0000

I would love to celebrate with everyone, but the flu picked a really inopportune time to strike. Arg, and those shots were free.

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312 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:49:01 -0000

The obvious place - The Billy Goat on lower Michigan. I think it's already started!

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SPICubFan — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:46:43 -0000

There is word some of the GROD35 are gathering at Sammy's in the patch 2nite

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Peggy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:43:13 -0000

We in STL Metro area are cheering for this early Fitzmas present! I'm a SAHM with little ones. I won't be going further than my local supermarket, especially if the ice cometh tonight.

Happy Fitzmas to all and to all a good night!

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A Fan — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:26:45 -0000

Great job today, Rich. What's been the load on your servers? Crushed? Response seems unusually slow.

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It's 5 O'clock somewhere — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:07:55 -0000

Rich, I'll not be able to attend, but I will be opening a bottle of wine with a toast to your coverage. A job well done!

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RobRoy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:46:47 -0000

The MO it is.

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Speaking at Will — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:46:07 -0000

For everyone in Southern Illinois. I will be hosting a Fitzmas Party at Tres Ambres in Carbondale around 7pm.

Mention you saw this post on Cap Fax, and your first draft is on me. There might even be a poetry reading from the works of Vanilla man and others!

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David Starrett — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:43:08 -0000

OK.

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South Side Mike — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:42:46 -0000

Rich,

When is your annual official Capitol Fax soiree?

And me thinks that your accountant might join you for a few celebratory drinks tonight- the trial will certainly help your subscription and ad revenue! :) Alas, I won't be able to join you. I have to go home to start destroying my "Blago in 16" T-shirts and bumper stickers.

And as others have mentioned, great job today, as always. You'll be exhausted, but man is today worth it.

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Absentee Ballot — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:41:55 -0000

The Jack Franks funder tonight should have some fireworks

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47th Ward — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:37:42 -0000

Southport City Saloon, right across from Fritchey's office.

Re: So, where’s the party?

Rich Miller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:36:27 -0000

6ish, I think.

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Phineas J. Whoopee — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:36:21 -0000

The party's gonna be Monday night in Chicago at Pat Quinns fundraiser but I really wish I was in the capitol tonight.