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Enjoying my evening at the Probation Challenge’s 31st Annual dinner.

The man has no sense of irony.

More importantly, though, a considerable number of prominent African-Americans were likely at that dinner. I wonder if Gov. Pat Quinn was anywhere near there.

* First runner-up goes to Pat Quinn’s Brain…

You want message discipline? Today’s message is jobs. Specifically, who will be hired as my new Chief of Staff?

* I can’t read John Corrigan’s latest…

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* JUSTPAC…

Media Ignores Kilbride Hostility Toward Illinois Police

Maybe you should do more than just Tweet about it then.

* Somehow, I don’t find the name of this restaurant all that appetizing…

Please join us for a special “Meet and Greet”: Thur, 8/26/10 Steam Plant Family Restaurant, 123 Meadow St, Belvidere 11:15 - 12:15PM

* Speaking of food, HuffPo asks…

It’s National Waffle Day. We are thinking of the best waffle joints in Chicago. Any suggestions?

Try Pat Quinn’s Brain.

* Illinois-Stage asks…

If the state merged the Comptroller and Treasurer offices, what would the new office be called?

Easy. “Troller.”

* Crain’s…

Broadway Bank seizure not political move, watchdog says http://bit.ly/cYFhwV

So far, no counter-Tweet from Mark Kirk about how the mob bought off the watchdog and how Kirk is gonna smash that mob like Super Man!

* SJ-R…

Illinois strikes out again for federal school funding

The story’s about Race to the Top. The race has started, but we’re left at the bottom. Same as it ever was.

* Finally, news I can use…

The White Sox plan to claim slugger Manny Ramirez once the Dodgers place him on waivers, FoxSports.com reports.

Thoughts?

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:10 pm

Comments

Another goofball with good stats joining a Chicago team? Bring him on!

Comment by Lefty Lefty Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:14 pm
Kilbride is supported by FOP. Must not be that hostile.

Comment by Ozzie Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:16 pm
If the Sox claim Manny on waivers, that’s Kenny trying to show Ozzie who’s boss. I don’t how much longer that marriage can last.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:18 pm
I’m a little worried about the Manny pickup.

Comment by Tom B. Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:19 pm
Meanwhile, the Cubs are establishing a peanut free
zone in the park and, LOOK…..an alligator!!!!!

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:20 pm
At the end of 05 after the Sox knocked Boston out of the playoffs and Manny said something along the lines of wanting to play for the Sox, Kenny specifically said that Manny was the type of selfish player the Sox didn’t want in their clubhouse. I guess Manny grew up a lot since then. Maybe using horse fertillity drugs speeds up the maturation process in a ballplayer.

Comment by The Captain Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:21 pm
The Sox are seriously thinking about Manny Ramirez? Whose idea was it to let Jim Thome walk away again?

Oh, it’s too late now, but I meant to offer my congratulations to White Sox fans for supporting their team back when the Twinkies were still in 2nd place. Lots of empty seats at US Cellular for that series. What’s the problem down there? Too many peanut allergies?

Shut up and buy some tickets.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:24 pm
Wow. A snarky day for Rich Miller….

Comment by MSM H8R Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:26 pm
47th Ward, more rears in the seats doesn’t make your minor league team better, no matter how much you wish it to be so.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:33 pm
Mark Kirk no smash like Super Man. Kirk smash like Hulk!

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:39 pm
Rich, please adhere to correct cultural references when using the word “smash.” You wrote “…smash that mob like Super Man!” That is incorrect. It can be either “smash mob like Hulk!” or “Mongo smash mob.” Superman (one word) never “smashes.” Carry on.

Comment by phocion Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:41 pm
That’s very true Rich. My Cubs suck. Again.

But you were talking about the incredible sinking Sox and I only pointed out how many seats were available for a weekend home series with first place on the line. It hurts, doesn’t it?

If baseball had the same TV blackout rules as football, you’d rarely see the Sox at all. Would anyone notice?

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:41 pm
Anon 2:39 beat me to it.

Comment by phocion Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:42 pm
Hulk move fast. Just like Pat Quinn’s brain.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:44 pm
47th:

It’s all economics. Jerry’s priced the seats out of the reach of most people, especially in a recession. 4th highest ticket price in baseball. The Cell, while much better than it ever was, doesn’t have the drawing power of Wrigley Field. Imagine how empty it’d be if they stunk.

Comment by Concerned Observer Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:44 pm
Re: Steam Plant Family Restaurant, 123 Meadow St, Belvidere

Actually, the restaurant is located in the old municipal steam plant. Decent place, been there for lunch 5-6 times, food’s not bad. Bring an appetite, you’ll need it.

It’s fairly popular with the locals, so that tells me something.

Comment by Judgment Day Is On The Way Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:46 pm
not sure how familiar Illinois-Stage is with other states, but the obvious answer is Chief Financial Officer (like Alex Sink) as the head of Dept of Financial Services…

Comment by bored now Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:48 pm
I admit that I failed on the cultural reference. It ain’t my thing. But I just don’t believe Kirk sees himself as the Hulk.

So, what does the man of steel do if he doesn’t “smash”?

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:48 pm
Dear 47th Ward:

remember when the entire top deck of Wrigley Field was
empty and closed off? apart from the 1969 lore (the
1967 demise of the Sox was WAY more heartbreaking)
due to those actors and that play Bleacher Bums, and
the yuppies, your Cubs would still be back where
they were in the 1950s. the second team in attendance.

cheers from,

Gary Peters warm up girl (oh, I wish)

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 2:50 pm
Minor league team? I’ll have you know that the Cubs are the fourth highest payroll in MLB and spend, by far, more per win than any other team! That’s major league stuff.

Thank you, Tribune Co. Here’s the deal: In a high-flying economy, the Tribbies figured they could get maximum value at sale with a World Series Winner if they could cut the Wrigley Field liability out of the deal.

So they signed ridiculous long-term contracts they believed they’d never have to pay: Soriano, Zambrano, Fukudome, Bradley. And they got Blago and Big Jim to flog the deal for the ISPA to take the ballyard and be the conduit for revenue bonds to fix up the old place.

I understand Mrs. Blagojevich also expressed interest in the Tribune/Wrigley Field concept.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:01 pm
Kirk just like Hulk. Always puffing up beyond normal size. Can’t help it.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:02 pm
OK, you got me there, anon.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:04 pm
“The Man of Steel,” Superman, fights for “truth, justice and The American Way.” Like Rush Limbaugh.

During the primary, Jason Plummer’s TV spots had a strong “Superman” theme. The music was, I believe, a needledrop knockoff of John Williams “Superman Theme” from the movie, and the graphics featured a red and white flying streak.

I think Kirk sees himself as Commander Bond, always in the middle of high-stakes, dangerous international intrigue in exotic places. “Kirk. Mark Kirk.”

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:28 pm
Sounds like a QOTD.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:31 pm
Is there a theme here? Manny Ramirez was puffed up beyond normal size, too.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 3:35 pm
I don’t think Kirk views himself as James Bond. I think he views himself as the Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man in the World.”
He doesn’t think he’s just a soldier or spy, but far more. I get the idea that if you ask Kirk, he will tell you that if he is elected, people will move to Illinois just to say “I’m represented by Mark Kirk.”

Comment by Skeeter Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 5:01 pm
Just for the record–though I know Rich knows–this is my first blog on this thread, I was not posting as Anonymous AT ALL today and could care less about Kirk, Superman, smashing and whatever else you’re all talking about because I don’t even understand what it means.

Heh. Life is good.

Comment by The REAL Anonymous fka Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 10:42 pm
(Though I am worried about Rich. Hope you’re OK Big Guy. I’m thinking about you and praying for you. Hang in there.)

Comment by The REAL Anonymous fka Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 24, 10 @ 10:46 pm