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* Rep. Allen Skillicorn on Facebook…
Some great news:
68% of IL ventilators are not in use and are available.
41% of our adult ICU beds are empty.
I know most politicians and the media want to paint a picture of doom and gloom to keep people scared, but more evidence is coming out showing that’s not the case.
The peak is coming, Allen. You cannot possibly be this stupid. It’s like saying we only need two lanes on the Dan Ryan because traffic is so light at 3 in the morning.
…Adding… I mean, is FEMA overreacting too, Allen?…
There were sobering preparations for a rise in U.S. deaths: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Pentagon for 100,000 body bags because of the possibility funeral homes will be overwhelmed, the military said.
* Rep. Skillicorn on Twitter…
We need more flexibility to provide necessary medical services. To face crisis, state officials weigh issuing temporary nursing licenses https://t.co/Y4GYiMk4ye
— Rep. Allen Skillicorn (@allenskillicorn) April 2, 2020
So, which is it, Allen?
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:14 am
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Skillicorn next week when the stats start reflecting doom and gloom: “Why didn’t the Governor cancel the primary???”
Comment by NIU Grad Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:18 am
You still have plenty of Cornavirus deniers out there. Not sure exactly what it is they need to be convinced.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:20 am
Can I say “putz?” Or just Covidiot of the day.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:22 am
And I reject your assertion that the leader of the Eastern Bloc can’t possibly be this stupid. Oh yes he can.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:22 am
=== So, which is it, Allen?===
It’s like saying being “Magnificent” should be good enough to stop a “Red Dawn” invasion that’s never happening.
The Trumpkins, and the Hateful Eight that make their own number eight with POTUS rarely look at contradictions, “alternative facts”, panic, conspiracies, as anything that seem out of the ordinary, beck they’re even embraced.
Mr. Skillicorn is not an honest broker to facts or thoughts, but dishonest to pandering and polling… and ignoring his own takes that contradict at any measure of truth.
He’s so clueless, Mr. Skillicorn thinks his contradictions make sound political sense.
I wish Mr. Skillicorn was just “goofy”…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:23 am
- You cannot possibly be this stupid. -
I’d respectfully disagree with that statement.
Comment by Excitable Boy Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:23 am
And he we avoid the worst will be credit the Governor for being one of the first shelter in place?
Comment by Not a Billionaire Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:23 am
The reporter for that Law Bulletin story quotes Skillicorn and Jim Oberweis in the story. Is it possible to find two more inconsequential legislators to get a react from?
Comment by Roman Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:33 am
And next week when he’s called out on it he’ll deny every having said it and lambaste the biased media.
Comment by Pundent Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:35 am
I believe he is auditioning for a role in the White House. Turnover there is high, and nutjob conspiracy theories abound, so his chances are probably better than one might think.
Comment by Independent Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:35 am
“Dan Ryan … traffic is so light at 3 in the morning.”
This might be the case now that we are all under stay at home orders.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:39 am
Any of you see the article about Trump being the Dunning Kruger President?
This guy is the Dunning Kruger representative.
Too dumb to not realize that he’s not as smart as he thinks he is.
What happened to the party of Nixon?
Comment by Candy Dogood Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:44 am
Actually he can be that stupid
Comment by Morty Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:45 am
=== What happened to the party of Nixon?===
The 1968 “Southern Strategy” was used by this POTUS, but also used the anger at “Hillary” and understanding that states where “Make America Great Again” can be, well, interpreted “many ways”… not much has changed, frankly.
It’s more overt than 1968, more angry… but still white and rural.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:49 am
Having a lawmaker post this kind of nonsense is one problem. But then read the comments. There are tons of people that agree with it and cheer this stuff on. They just don’t get it. We have enormously high percentages of people that just don’t have a clue.
Comment by Can Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:49 am
A CBS/YouGov poll that came out this morning showed that only 35% of Republicans think the covid crisis is going to get worse in the next month, so within the cult, he ain’t the only one whistling past the (literal) graveyard.
Skilly-crack-corn and he don’t care
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:52 am
nice analogy
Comment by Merica Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:53 am
=== It’s like saying we only need two lanes on the Dan Ryan because traffic is so light at 3 in the morning.===
Great line. And as anyone knows who has been in the Ryan at 3:00 am that is when all the nuts are out driving.
Comment by Been There Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 11:55 am
People make me sick, literally
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 12:12 pm
can’t believe such a covidiot (hat tip Rich) has the word skill in his name.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 12:17 pm
Science and facts are difficult for some. Mouth engages before logic kicks in.
Comment by Rudy’s teeth Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 12:19 pm
He may be a covidiot, but he was an idiot long before that. People like him are dangerous and I appreciate him being called out. It should happen more often.
Comment by Lil Squeezy Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 12:46 pm
Allen, I would suggest you go have a conversation with some of the professionals in the hospitals in your district.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 1:00 pm
Maybe we should send him to be a legislator in New York State so he can get a taste of what reality is right now.
Comment by West Town TB Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 1:13 pm
Come on down for a visit, Allen.
Comment by Taylorville native Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 1:35 pm
Has Rep. Allen Skillicorn even visited a hospital during a health crisis? He appears to be using Trump’s old talking points.
Comment by M Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 1:38 pm
Allen Skillicorn…able to pander to both sides.
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:01 pm
Read that Rep Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wants the Gov to remove restrictions from his district. Friends in the district are upset with him as there has been very little testing for COVID-19 in the area.
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:02 pm
“COVIDiot of the year” may need to be a new Golden Horseshoe category for the 2020 awards. Call it the … Skillicup.
Comment by Northsider Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:03 pm
Halbrook, Bailey and Miller….ya gonna let this guy get the drop on ya? 3, 2, 1………
Comment by Elliott Ness Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:05 pm
=== Read that Rep Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wants the Gov to remove restrictions from his district.===
Textbook example of having to save folks from themselves.
See, then they’ll say “nanny-state” at 10 am… then ask for support, supplies, “tests” at 3 pm.
And “they” is in reference to any and all people, everywhere… that can’t rationally understand the term “greater good in a crisis”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:05 pm
The amazing part is that there’s people who agree with him…some of his pals are posting that the reason why Trump reacted late is because of the impeachment…I can’t even make this stuff up
Comment by Wire Tap Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 2:21 pm
Honestly, how many times has Skillycorn won this?
With Dunkin and Drury gone does he even have any serious competition anymore?
Comment by Morty Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 3:31 pm
== So, which is it, Allen? ==
Whichever gins him up the most outrage, frankly.
Comment by thunderspirit Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 3:46 pm
Skill? nope. Corn?; enough to feed all of Illinois livestock. Can the Governor give him a special assignment far, far away from Illinois?
Comment by revvedup Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 4:13 pm
Send him to work a shift at one of the hospitals.
Comment by Sonny Thursday, Apr 2, 20 @ 4:44 pm