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* From the commenter known as “Rod Sez I’m Pork”…

Hi Rich,

I am no longer a nonprofit executive director and I took a hiatus from Capitol Fax for my own sanity. I started reading it whenever I need an emetic.

I contacted our luminaries on behalf of my daughter who is a CPS sophomore. I politely urged them to put politics aside and provide the needed financial support for CPS. I know it probably isn’t going to happen, but I have a kid in AP US History, so I have to feign some sort of belief in our political system. I was amused by Governor Rauner’s “reply.”

Dear David,

I appreciate you taking the time to reach out to my office about public education funding in Illinois. My staff is reviewing your message. Please know I value your opinion and thank you for sharing it with me. Hearing from people in Illinois gives me a better idea of what is impacting local communities across the state. Knowing those opinions helps me make decisions for you in Springfield.

Please feel free to contact me in the future. My office phone numbers are (217) 782-0244 and (312) 814-2121.

Sincerely,
Governor Bruce Rauner

I truly appreciate the Governor making decisions for me. It allows me more time to perfect my guppy fish at feeding time impression.

Anyhow, I thought you would appreciate the sentiment.

Happy birthday Oscar, whenever it is.

Emphasis added.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:41 pm

Comments

Knowing those opinions helps me make decisions for you in Springfield.

Who would write something so patronizing?

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:48 pm
“I hear the voices, and I read the front page, and I know the speculation. But I’m the decider, and I decide what is best.” — George W. Bush, April 18, 2006.

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:50 pm
Vanilla Man, you know who would write something so patronizing….the Superstars!

Comment by Flynn's mom Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:52 pm
Words fail me.

Comment by Aldyth Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:56 pm
Constituent services getting a little lazy here using the generic form letter from 1970’s. I’m surprised they don’t have a more specific form letter replete with all the requisite Rauner buzzwords.

Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 12:57 pm
Aldyth, don’t worry about that. Now that the Governor is aware of your predicament, he will make a decision for you on what words will succeed.

Comment by Juice Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:02 pm
“… please find enclosed a $25 gift card for your time… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:05 pm
I can’t wait to start hearing the “now that we have a budget where are the services” complaint.

Rauner will then have some explaining to do.

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Surprised the letter didn’t say “Hang in there, David.”

Comment by Concerned Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:20 pm
“Illinois has become a dictatorship from Chicago to the taxpayer, and you can see where that’s gotten us,” said Rauner, and this is merely a continuation of that proud tradition. /s

Comment by AC Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:23 pm
Okay so aside from all the feigned offense people are taking to this, you ARE all aware that politicians DO make decisions for you in Springfield, right?

That’s kinda the whole deal with being an elected “representative.”

Comment by Political Animal Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:26 pm
1. Rauner has an entire office dedicated to responding to inquiries/complaints/concerns. There’s no reason this couldn’t have been a bit more personalized.

2. Animal’s point is very valid. Reps and Senators speak for their constituents, and Rauner is the Governor. He’s elected to be the state’s chief executive and therefore makes decisions.

Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:40 pm
I am an elected official (city council). I do not make decisions for my constituents. I take actions and make decisions to enable the city government to best meet the needs of the city residents.

Comment by jake Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:45 pm
===you ARE all aware that politicians DO make decisions for you===

Somebody needs a nap.

It was posted in jest.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:46 pm
That is a better form letter reply than what I received a few years ago from a State Senator. That letter did not address what I wrote about, but thanked me for supporting them.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“Please know I value your opinion and thank you for sharing it with me. Too bad Madigan and the politicians he controls refuse to negotiate on the Turnaround Agenda…”

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 2:58 pm
I’m the big wheel baby, won’t you roll with me,
I’m the big wheel baby, won’t you roll with me,
So many cats down the scene, honey,
Little hard to see.
- The Who

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Nov 4, 15 @ 3:26 pm