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* Your current mood?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:17 pm

Comments

Peckish. I probably should not have skipped lunch.

Comment by Proud Sucker Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:18 pm
Despair

Comment by Ugh Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:19 pm
Absolute jubilation. Best day on the blog, after all these years, and after Rauner’s cruel and destructive governance.

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:19 pm
Surprised and slightly confused.

As someone born and raised in Illinois I expect governmental dysfunction and words instead of actions. What the hell is going on?

Comment by Bobby Beagle Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:20 pm
I’m feeling a little unfinished, like there is something important I need to do, but haven’t accomplished it yet.

Ever had that dream where you were walking into class for the first time all semester and you discover that it was the final exam?

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:20 pm
Also feeling unfinished, mostly waiting on the operating budget to pass before feeling complete since that’s the most necessary to happen today.

Comment by 62656 Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:22 pm
Livid and tired

Comment by Joey Twoshoes Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:22 pm
Relieved, with a touch of excitement. Government seems to be functioning in Illinois again. Bargaining with unions, in good faith, drafting legislation with individuals that don’t want to grandstand, but want to sit at the table and find solutions. This is how it should work. I really can not believe what has happened this week, when I think about the previous four years.

Comment by P-Town Cynic Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:23 pm
moody

Comment by anonymous Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:23 pm
Feeling nervous on the sports gambling bill. I want one, but I don’t think I want this one.

Comment by dentrev Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:23 pm
Confused yet Hopeful

Comment by Nick Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:23 pm
Alright, alright, alright

Comment by ChicagoVinny Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:23 pm
All I need is some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine.

Comment by Birdseed Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:24 pm
Is “high” a mood?

Comment by Norm IL Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:24 pm
Exhausted and cranky. Glad about the pot, (banned word) about the weekend

Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:25 pm
I thought J.B. was going to be another Democratic governor train wreck. I might be wrong.

Comment by Lake County Mom Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:25 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw

Comment by campaigner Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:26 pm
Spectacular. Good things happening, beautiful day, and I’m 200 miles from the Dome.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:26 pm
Tired

Comment by OutOfState Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:26 pm
I already have the munchies.

Comment by Glengarry Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:26 pm
What Birdseed said goes for me

Comment by Alrighty then Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:27 pm
Exhausted with progress, hopeful it will continue.

Comment by Johnnie F. Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:29 pm
Is it January 1st yet…

Comment by NIU Grad Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:31 pm
Baked dude.

Happy for the legalization bill. It was sorely needed.

Skeptical if they are going to pull off the budget and capital/gaming bill, but who knows.

Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:32 pm
…Stoned.

Comment by Some Legislators... Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:32 pm
Optimistic. It seems we have a functioning legislature comprised of many thoughtful people and a governor who knows how to do the job correctly.

Comment by Bourbon Street Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:32 pm
About State Government? Optimistic on most items; pessimistic on a few that were already passed.

Personally? Happy the weather is cooler back here in Illinois; been down south with 95° temps. Not so happy about mother-in-law being in hospital with more heart issues at 96.

Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:36 pm
I can say staff is very unhappy. They work their butts off, many sleepless nights (literally) for months. They are not thanked enough, underpaid, undervalued. And serve at the pleasure (and displeasure) of the legislature that can’t even get their things in order.

Comment by CC Alum Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:36 pm
What a hectic 24 hours, but if everything gets pulled off — wow.

Comment by Candy Dogood Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:36 pm
Pensive, yet tentatively hopeful.

Comment by Nick Name Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:39 pm
Stoked

Comment by Former Cadet Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:42 pm
Vacation time for me . Then on to 2020. So jubilant.and bone tired.

Comment by Normal.volunteer Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:42 pm
Just texted my wife, not looking forward to her reaction to Saturday and Sunday session. Have a daughter graduating from HS and her party tomorrow.

Comment by Give Me A Break Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:43 pm
So this is what a good mood feels like…

Comment by Colin Robinson Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:46 pm
I haven’t felt this good about Illinois government in many years.

Comment by Wensicia Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:48 pm
Computer induced eye twitch

Comment by Sam P. Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:50 pm
Wishing recreation pot was already legal.

Comment by Anonish Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:50 pm
Blessed by a contract and the appropriation of the backpay. I can more easily have faith that my higher power is providing for me.

Comment by Honeybear Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:53 pm
Reserved jubilation.

Comment by Former State Worker Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:54 pm
I am amazed at what I consider to be all the great things happening. At the same time, on the prospect of working this weekend, I would say…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ

Comment by DCC Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:57 pm
Giddy

Comment by walker Friday, May 31, 19 @ 3:57 pm
Mellow

Comment by RFG Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:05 pm
Stoned immaculate

Comment by Harvest76 Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:06 pm
Buoyant

Comment by RIJ Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:09 pm
Hopeful.

Thirsty.

Mostly proud

Comment by siriusly Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:10 pm
Bored. I have nothing to do with what is happening in S’field, but I have been sick the last week and I’m going a bit stir crazy.

Comment by G'Kar Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:10 pm
Resigned to the fact that these outcomes were all predictable. Happy with a few that some might be surprised at. Wishful on others.

Separately to RNUG, sending up a few prayers for your mama-in-law. Godspeed pal.

Comment by A guy Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:11 pm
future stoned

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:17 pm
Stone free

Comment by Lefty Lefty Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:28 pm
State is on week to week to make their payroll.
They have no money, pot and taxes are not remotely enough,’Spending has not been curtailed at all, and it never will be

Comment by sharkette Friday, May 31, 19 @ 4:34 pm
Feeling groovy

Comment by Still Waiting Friday, May 31, 19 @ 5:06 pm
Unfinished
Man, there is still a lot of important stuff on the table and the details of a lot of that are unclear.
So yeah, unfinished.

Comment by Flapdoodle Friday, May 31, 19 @ 6:42 pm
Tired but ask me in another five minutes and the answer may be different. Elated? Disappointed? No idea. There is nothing like the end of session. You can only understand it if you work here or maybe design roller coasters for a living. And this session…wow. Kudos to staff! I can only imagine how exhausting this is for them.

Comment by Ugh Friday, May 31, 19 @ 7:15 pm
Simply elated that the timing allows them to read the bills after they are passed. Due diligence, and all, in the People’s interest.

Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Friday, May 31, 19 @ 8:06 pm
What a day. What started with a prayer, AFSCME deal, recreational pot, budget + capital + gaming bills all introduced, HGOP walk away to come back with a deal, JB working caucuses and active in leaders meetings, RHA bill, extension of session, wow. This place always amazes me. Whatever sides you’re on, it was quite a day. And as of 12:15, it’s not over.

Comment by Sheesh Saturday, Jun 1, 19 @ 12:14 am