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* Talk amongst yourselves, but be nice to each other.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:09 am

Comments

Where in the world is Arizona Bob? I miss his comments.

Comment by pool boy Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:20 am
Pool Boy, is that sarcasm?

Comment by Lynn S. Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:27 am
It’s encouraging to see some corporations supporting racial justice on TV ads. The problem is so deeply ingrained that it will take a herculean effort at the very least to defeat. Hopefully we finally realize that defeating racism is a top national priority and marshal our resources toward the fight.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:32 am
There have been a number of regular posters that have dropped off the last few years.
Either that or they got banned.

Comment by efudd Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:37 am
“Either that or they got banned.” Or their guy got bum-rushed out of office. Some have died as well.

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:40 am
I heard yesterday that last Friday video books were received by disabled people. Glad the Secretary of State Library is back up and running after a three month hiatus.

Comment by Al Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:41 am
=== have dropped off ===

It happens. There’s a heavy turnover in politics and this blog has been in existence since 2004. Not that many people in politics today were around back then.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 9:53 am
“bum-rushed”

Man, I love that term. Nothing so accurately describes the exit of the unpopular.

Comment by efudd Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:19 am
And this morning in sunny southern IL we are dealing with a “Chicken Offal” situation. Quite literally.
From ISP District 22 in Ullin.
“ALERT: Chicken Offal Spill Creates Slick Conditions along U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge and Approaches

Caution required along about 4 miles of U.S. 51″

Comment by DownSouth Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:26 am
Ben and Jerry’s nailed it.

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:29 am
@Down South,

Oye (banned punctuation).

Don’t want to begin what it will be like to be on the crew cleaning that up. Where’s a good monsoon when you need one, right?

Might be a good day to take the long away around…

Comment by Lynn S. Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:31 am
===we are dealing with a “Chicken Offal” situation===

Well, hot dog!

Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:32 am
Just got back from my first haircut since mid-February, wasn’t sure if my guy was going to cut it or just give me an estimate. Floor looked he got a sheep ready for the State Fair when he was done.

Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:32 am
I’m an on and off viewer due to work commitments. I must say, I get a better perspective on current legislative issues and statewide politics here than anywhere else …

Comment by Will Rez Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:48 am
i am getting my first haircut since February today also.
It’s like Festivus in June!

Comment by Teddy Salad Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 11:02 am
Got my haircut on Monday. The crazy professor look is gone. . . the behavior, not so much.

Comment by Lt Guv Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 11:28 am
===this blog has been in existence since 2004===

Seems like only yesterday. Lol.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 11:33 am
I’m pretty conflicted. I want to go protest but I’m spooked by Corona. At the same time, it would be a shame to have to to tell my grandkids that I was sitting on twitter and CapFax during June of 2020.

Comment by intern Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 12:22 pm
I feel really bad about avoiding the demonstrations too. I’m donating to organizations providing bail money and to one for black news people mental health support. I’m looking for more place to support. I’m keeping social distancing until there is a vaccine.

Comment by Froganon Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 1:13 pm
Cable/internet went down in most of Springfield. Anyone know why?

Comment by Lurker Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:27 pm
This cable/internet thing? Anyone?

Comment by Uhoh Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:29 pm
Lurker, I’m on Xfinity in Champaign/Urbana and mine has been acting up for at least a half hour.

I’m trying to call the customer service number. I’d appreciate prayers for the next hour or so.

Comment by Lynn S. Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:31 pm
Comcast is having a major outage affecting a big chunk of Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. https://downdetector.com/status/comcast-xfinity/map/

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:37 pm
Lynn S., Lurker, it’s hitting Peoria, too. (I just had my hubby check)

Comment by Tynie Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:40 pm
Outage info https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/03/is-anybody-out-there/

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 2:47 pm
The Southside of Chicago needs our help. I saw beautiful scenes of locals joining together and cleaning up the mess from Sunday. So much of the retail was looted. Seniors are going to suffer as there literally is nowhere to shop locally. I saw a live looting and it really was disturbing.

Comment by Southwest Sider Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 6:02 pm
Quite a riveting cop chase on WGN news, watching a car get away, the perp escaping cops on foot and carjacking another car that was running at a gas station and then another chase. A crash happened. Ironically, he ran and may have got caught in a barbed wire fence. This has been a real life crime drama for like the last 30 minutes.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Jun 3, 20 @ 10:22 pm