* Dear City of Joliet,
I saw that you posted this on your city’s official Facebook page today…
State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, will be at Stefanich Restaurant on Scott St. in Joliet tonight night for a campaign reception and fundraiser. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White will be there too to greet guests. Come by between 5-7 p.m. To say hello to the State’s Attorney and the Secretary of State!
You post campaign fundraiser announcements on the city FB page? On city time?
Are y’all insane?
…Adding… From Ben Benson, the Joliet Assistant City Manager…
Yes it was on the City page briefly, it was posted by mistake, however, not done by the City officially nor on City time,
We actually use a sub-contractor that supports us in marketing & social media matters
Well, the subcontractor is still paid with city funds, no?
* Dear Congressman Joe Walsh,
I saw your press release today about you not attending the Republican National Convention later this month…
“My opponent, Tammy Duckworth, has always been the preferred pick of Democrat Party insiders from Blagojevich to Emmanuel. Despite that, I hope she will join me in skipping the conventions to tour the district to discuss the real issues that matter to real people. The conventions are nothing more than an excuse to mingle with insiders and party with the elite. This district does not want just another insider to represent them; they want an independent who will fight for real solutions to the issues.”
Emmanuel is a college. Emanuel is the mayor.
And just in case your proofreader needs more help, Emmanuelle is a series of films not suitable for children.
* Dear Cub President Theo Epstein,
Your quote made me spit out my iced tea…
With the Rickettses striking out, the Cubs could call on President Theo Epstein to lobby Emanuel. They met earlier this season, and Epstein said Wednesday Emanuel seemed like a “nice guy.”
Have you thought about counseling?
* Dear Republican Party of Illinois Chairman Pat Brady,
From your press release…
Team Madigan continued to support Derrick Smith AFTER he was arrested
House expulsion process is just political cover for Democrats in the fall elections
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady released the following statement regarding this week’s House panel deliberation that State Rep. Derrick Smith be expelled from the Illinois House of Representatives:
“Team Madigan continued to campaign for Derrick Smith during the Democratic primary AFTER Smith was caught red-handed with $7,000 in bribe money in his pocket simply because Mike Madigan feared someone outside of his political control might win the seat. This week’s expulsion hearing is nothing more than giving Madigan political cover for his members in the November election. As usual with Madigan and his cronies, party loyalty trumps principled leadership.”
So, you’re saying that the House Republicans who filed the original charges, the House Republicans who sat on the Special Investigating Committee and the House Republicans on the Select Committee on Discipline are all taking part in an elaborate ruse to cover Mike Madigan’s behind?
Seriously, man, could you be more obtuse?
…Adding… I think Brady was referring to this Sun-Times article, which pretty much debunks the chairman’s claim about the post-arrest help. Also, there were originally no MJM campaign contributions listed after Smith’s March 13 arrest.
*** UPDATE *** Apparently, House Republican Leader Tom Cross totally disagrees with his state party chairman. From a press release…
“Ever since our members filed a petition to begin a House investigation into the very serious allegations against Rep. Derrick Smith, the Special Investigating Committee and Select Committee on Discipline members, the House Managers and staff have taken their responsibility very seriously and reached the conclusion that Rep. Smith should be expelled from the Illinois House of Representatives. If the full House takes the committee’s recommendation, this will be only the second time since 1900 that a member has been expelled from the Illinois House. This has been a truly historic, but necessary investigation and recommendation. All of the legislators who have been participating in this process should be commended.”
* Your turn…
- Cheryl44 - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 2:29 pm:
Rich, you missed “Democrat Party” in Walsh’s release.
- Dave Dahl - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 2:41 pm:
Theo’s not just being stalked, he’s being stalked by Roseanne Roseannadanna.
Sorry if I am not the first with this one, I have been on the road, out of the loop, and off the grid for much of the past two days.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 2:41 pm:
Dear Pat Brady,
Sounding like the “crazy uncle” is not leadership, it’s just sad. Before blasting any press release, have an “adult” read it first, then have a “sane adult” double check that it should be sent out.
Dear Jason Plummer,
Things are rolling along, but if you don’t roll out some tax returns, your chances to play “congressman” will roll away. Remember this as well; measuring drapes is for after you win, not during the campaign. Let’s focus on the voters, not what you are “going to do first”. You KNOW what I am saying …
Dear All Canidates, Elected Officials, and Staffers;
Facebook and Twitter is not your friends. It’s not. Treat “the Facebook” and Twitter like a member of the Press; If I tweet or post this, how will this backfire on me? Less is more. Remember, while everyone can read those tweets/posts … you may have to read them in a mail piece or TV ad and it won’t be as fun for you that next time.
To All whom I wrote to …
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Oswego Willy
- Been There - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:05 pm:
Not sure if this is hilarious, sad, or if someone hacked his site. Either way take a look
http://www.facebook.com/staterepresentative.smith
- Just Observing - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:06 pm:
The Joliet one blows my mind most… some of these municipalities are so stupid.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:16 pm:
Dear Chicago School Board:
The next time the director of an advocacy organizations brags in Aspen that he’s the smartest guy in Illinois politics, and there’s now no way that the Chicago Teacher’s Union can strike, remember three things:
1) “Smart” people don’t spill the beans on YouTube;
2) We all know who the smartest guy is;
3) Nothing is impossible.
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Yellow D. Democrat
President of the Oswego Willy Fan Club
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:22 pm:
===Not sure if this is hilarious, sad, or if someone hacked his site===
He had one of those scheduled right after his arrest, too.
- The Captain - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:34 pm:
I think after I get my soon to be hilarious @CookCountyMole twitter account up and going I’m going to next focus on an Emanuel/Emmanuelle mashup that will likely be awesome.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:42 pm:
===Emanuel/Emmanuelle mashup===
I probably won’t be able to post it, but I’d sure watch it!
- CircularFiringSquad - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:43 pm:
Unsolicted Advice
Gags Brady
Pleezzzze don’t abandon your MJM attack plan even though more people are telling you to do that than are urging Romney and Woodie Romney-Plummer to give out tax returns. We know national GOPies are telling you to quit and several Congresspeople too; but do’t give up don’t ever give up
- The Captain - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:45 pm:
I’m going to have to study hours of videotape just to find the right material.
- Michelle Flaherty - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:59 pm:
Dear Gov. Quinn,
I like the new drought website, but putting together something like Farm Aid is how you respond to an agricultural crisis.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 3:59 pm:
Dear Yellow D. Democrat,
Appreciate the “nod” but OUR work is not done, so keep doin’ what you do and I’ll try to keep up with you.
(with my new “borrowed” closing - with tongue firmly in cheek, but with respect to YDD…)
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Oswego Willy
Dear All Elected Officials;
Remember, …
You pick the location for meetings, arrive early, and although a hand shake is a well-known greeting, no one can resist a big ole hug.
“See, your informants come with smiles, they come as your friends, the people who’ve cared for you all of your life. And they always seem to come at a time that you’re at your weakest…”
Stay clean, and none of that will ever matter. Is a few Grand worth everything? If you can’t resist the garbage, then get out of the dump you are hanging in.
Your pal,
Oswego Willy
- 1776 - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 4:24 pm:
Dear Bill Brady:
Perhaps you should focus on the family business before running for Governor again.
Dear Chicago Tribune:
With the continued poor state of the Illinois budget and Speaker Madigan on the warpath, I hope that you hire good lobbyists to protect the tax loophole for print ink.
Dear Business & Labor Community,
Nice job on last year’s unemployment insurance deal. The bond houses clearly recognized the good work with the bond sale. Businesses will see a tax reduction and workers will not see more benefits reduced. See what happens when both sides work together.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 4:28 pm:
Dear Tom Cross,
Great release about the committee and its work. If I may, I would have added this to the end of your statement;
“As you know, the ILGOP Chairman also released a statement on this issue, and my hope is that everyone will treat his statement as we have been doing with the past few form the ILGOP Chairman.
Ignore the ILGOP’s crazy uncle’s thoughts, but give him his afternoon ham and swiss sandwich, and uncarbonated orange soda, with the ‘curly’ straw he likes so much, and move on with your life as though he was talking to himself. Thanks.”
Please feel free to borrow this statement and add it to all your releases as needed.
Your constituent,
Oswego Willy
- GV - Thursday, Jul 19, 12 @ 7:29 pm:
Dear Joliet,
I saw your Facebook page. You’re being ripped off.
GV