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* From a Sen. Ira Silverstein Facebook message to Denise Rotheimer, who has accused him of sexual harassment, on November 21, 2016 at 10:48pm CST…

Rich miller is paid to write lies about me

Bye, Felicia.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 12:55 am

Comments

Good grief!

Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 2:28 am
Who knew Ira would go all Trump with the “fake news” bit? Weak and sad.

Comment by We'll See Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 4:11 am
Yeah, Ira, that’ll work real well for you. Now we know how Rich Miller got so fabulously wealthy. Pitching dirt on creepy toe ring kissers.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 4:50 am
can’t keep a foot out of his mouth

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 4:54 am
Do you know what you wrote that prompted that? My understanding has been that you work for Speaker Madigan. Classic double dipping.

Comment by LizPhairTax Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 5:28 am
I think I speak for all of your subscribers when I say, “It’s about damn time you wrote those Ira Lies we’ve been waiting so patiently for.” I was beginning to worry.

Comment by Not A 50th Ward Guy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 5:55 am
Another big conspiracy I guess? Sheesh. I’d love to hear from Ira who or what entity is paying you to write lies about him…

Never realized Silverstein had such an overinflated ego. He’s in Dunkin territory as far as that goes.

Comment by low level Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 6:03 am
So is there a rate card for lies about someone? Do I contact the advertising department for that service?

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 6:09 am
Ira your picking the wrong fight. You didn’t even reference what was a “lie”. If you want to compare character, Rich has you beat.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 6:15 am
Badge of honor Rich
I’d say you have made an
excellent
contribution
to exposing
sexual harassment
You did a great job

Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 6:28 am
There are lies, damned lies, and Rich’s columns regarding politician’s perversions.

Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 6:34 am
petty rich

Comment by none01 Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 7:11 am
Ira’s posts are all bread and no salami.

Comment by The Springfield Deli Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 7:43 am
===Bye, Felicia===

Two words. The beauty of brevity. Says it all.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 7:51 am
Whos this Rich Miller?

Comment by Blue dog dem Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 7:57 am
From the Sun Times article:
==Madigan said complaints about sexual harassment were made to ethics officers in the past. Those officers serve purely as advisers. Those complaints were taken to the chair of the Legislative Ethics Commission, who could then take it to the full commission.

Typically complaints can go to the commission, which could then choose to follow up with the Legislative Inspector General’s office, which can then conduct an investigation and recommend actions to the committee. Harassment could also be reported directly to the inspector general’s office, although the state hasn’t had an acting inspector general since 2015.==

What a joke. On those being harassed. Reading these paragraphs about the so called “process” to get something done all I can think of is “…and a partridge in a pear tree”.

Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:01 am
What Silverstein doesn’t realize is that cracking wise like this makes him look even guiltier than he already is (or may be).

What’s next — a crack about “context” and how the transcripts don’t tell the whole story?

I gotta say, though, that this story has “creepy” written all over it.

Comment by Macbeth Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:09 am
===From a Sen. Ira Silverstein Facebook message … on November 21, 2016 at 10:48pm CST…===

“November 21, 2016 at 10:48pm CST…”

Context.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:19 am
Did this guy hire Baghdad Bob to handle his PR?

Comment by Peorgie Tirebiter Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:26 am
“Context”. Agree. Was he typing one-handed?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:29 am
==Did this guy hire Baghdad Bob to handle his PR?
==

I don’t think he is even aware he *needs* PR.

Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:30 am
I can’t locate the “click here to pay Rich to write lies button.”

Comment by the Patriot Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:32 am
I’m not sure the context would help Silverstein, but it would be interesting to see. In fact, it would be interesting to see the entire exchange between them. Could the names of other individuals be redacted? Would we see the development of a victim or Coquette?

Comment by Springfieldish Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:34 am
You’re paid to lie?
Do you charge per lie or per targeted individual?

How much lying can you do and still remain a credible source of information?

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:38 am
The context does NOT help in any way.

The context is it appears to be a long held (at least a year) belief by him.

Rich responded perfectly and in brief.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:40 am
== Bye, Felicia ==

I’m not as quick or as plugged-in as Willy. Don’t get it. Someone help me, please.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:42 am
So Rich how much would this set me back…

The ladies loved OneMan’s brilliant tax plan. That and the fact that he had a musky Victor Mature-like scent. no. OneMan was definitely not a geek with a crooked smile. He was a babe magnet. Did I mention how much the ladies love me, I mean him?

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:43 am
Anonymous @ 8:42- Google is your friend.

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:44 am
Rich- Does Silverstein’s 2016 victimhood stem from his past “Shenanigans”?

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:48 am
Rabid has already won comment of the day, and it’s only a quarter til 9.

But yeah, I too am curious as to what this was about.. I can’t think of many times that Silverstein has been mentioned on the blog. Especially negatively.

So he’s done by this afternoon right? Friday at the latest.

Comment by Jack Kemp Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:49 am
So I read this article in the Trib,….. I need a bill
Bull in 1, 2, 3 ,…

Comment by I need a bill Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:50 am
–Two words. The beauty of brevity. Says it all.–

Another of his two word catch phrases that starts with a B would have also worked.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:50 am
I bet Ira Silverstein also puts the cereal in the bowl before adding the milk. What a genuinely weird guy - because he isn’t close to being a man.

Comment by Stark Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:51 am
Gee Rich, hate to see you lose such a valuable relationship.

Can’t the two of ‘ya just go out and patch it up over a bowl of ice cream?

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 8:59 am
Are Rich and by extension Willy insinuating that Silverstein is on drugs or are they just culturally appropiating a phrase that they know nothing about without googling it?

Id guess the latter.

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:26 am
===culturally appropiating===

From a movie?

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:29 am
===From a movie?===

That’s my question.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:32 am
“Dr.” - seriously? One of the most quoted lines from one of the most popular movies from the last 25 years is “cultural appropriation”? Okay…

Comment by Curl of the Burl Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:37 am
==Never realized Silverstein had such an overinflated ego. ==

So you’ve obviously never met the man in person.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:37 am
===From a movie?===
===Thats my question===

Yes, from a movie. Those responses lets me know that a) you dont really know the movie and b) you dont know the significance of the movie at the time it was released or the cultural significance of the movie to African Americans. Appropiate away guys lol.

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:38 am
I guess I will refrain from quoting House Party or Key and Peele here too then. Alrighty.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:40 am
Well it’s good to know what hair product Ira Silverstein uses, “Dr Bronners”

Comment by Donnie Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:43 am
===“Dr.” - seriously? One of the most quoted lines from one of the most popular movies from the last 25 years is “cultural appropriation”? Okay…===

Ok, and to boot if you knew the origin of the phrase it is totally tone def because its rooted in sexual harassment but yeah you sure do know your stuff.

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:43 am
===it is totally tone def because its rooted in sexual harassment===

Which is why I wouldn’t use it against a woman. It’s used here with fully intended irony.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:45 am
===Which is why I wouldn’t use it against a woman. It’s used here with fully intended irony===

So now we are being ironic about sexual harassment? Are you suggesting its ok to sexually harass a guy?

Im just messing with you Rich, have a good one lol

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:55 am
If Silverstein has not been raked over the coals by Cullerton, the Presidents office is complicit in this instance.

A few years back in the Blago book, I recall a hush hush action of a newly elected Senator who got overly friendly with his legislative secretary. She was transferred out of the Statehouse, and I am betting there were no repercussions for the perp…

Just saying…

Comment by Loop Lady Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:57 am
===Im just messing with you… ===

Don’t include me in your messing.

Thanks.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:59 am
===Don’t include me in your messing.===

dont be messy then

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:05 am
To be clear, I summarily dismiss the argument. I’m just pointing out that this is a real thing which a lot of ink has been spilled over, and not the made-up trolling of a CapFax commentator.

Comment by Chris Widger Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:05 am
Trolls are gonna troll.

Good luck.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:06 am
Cultural appropriation isn’t a thing that exists.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

America is a melting pot.

We should cheer, not demonize, multi-cultural exchange.

Comment by Phil King Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:07 am
Does it pay well?

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:10 am
===Bye, Felicia.===

Ruh Roh.

Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:12 am
===Does it pay well?===

It does if youre doing it on the states dime lol

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:16 am
–It does if youre doing it on the states dime lol–

Which Miller is not. If you don’t get the gag to begin with, you really can’t add to it.

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:19 am
===Which Miller is not. If you don’t get the gag to begin with, you really can’t add to it.===

Who said anything about rich? Im just here because i was instructed to communicate more with my coworkers lol

Comment by Dr. Bronners Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:22 am
If Cullerton continues to drag out an investigation rather then confronting a member of his majority then he has no business continuing as president. Here we have written evidence of borish behavior and all Cullerton does is avoid responsibility. Every woman in the Caucasus should ask for his office to actively investigate this and upon conclusion if the allegations are found true to force Silverstein to resign

Comment by Sue Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:28 am
advice:
If you want to get out of that deep hole you’re in, stop digging.

Comment by Dog lover Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:43 am
Its from the Movie Friday. Bye Felicia is used against men and women. Not sure what the big deal is with Rich using it. My head hurts

Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:50 am
Wumpus - my head hurts a lot these days.

Comment by Curl of the Burl Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 10:54 am
Ira, how’s your marriage? Cause if my mate wrote those things to another person on facebook which you did with a woman, that’s the Bye Felicia you would really have to worry about.

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 11:14 am
“I don’t think he is even aware he *needs* PR.”

When you constantly run for re-election unopposed, who needs PR.

Comment by AFSCME Steward (now retired) Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 11:15 am
“Ice Cube discussed the ongoing popularity of the phrase in an interview with Conan O’Brien, stating, “That is the phrase to get anybody out of your face that’s saying something stupid.”

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 12:06 pm
Rich- do you think Cullerton might be more concerned if Silverstein had an R in front of his name. This stinks

Comment by Sue Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 2:10 pm
This thread did not exist because Lucky Pierre did not comment, imho

Comment by IMissBentohs Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 3:07 pm
===This thread did not exist because Lucky Pierre did not comment, imho===

I’ll call you, and raise you a Lucky Pierre-Oswego Willy exchange.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 4:26 pm
Captain Kirk to Ira ….Clam up call for damage control…Scotty beam him up before its to late….. Uggggh

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Wednesday, Nov 1, 17 @ 9:59 pm