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* ILGOP fundraising email. No surprise, they’re mad…

Rich,

Last year, for the first time in our state’s history, a state Supreme Court justice was defeated due to their ties to the Madigan machine. We did it with your help.

Now, Springfield Democrats want to continue their political power grab with an entirely NEW Supreme Court map — the first since the 1960s. Without a new gerrymandered judicial map, Democrats have no chance at preventing Illinois Republicans from taking 4-3 control of the Illinois Supreme Court in 2022.

4-3 conservative control of the Illinois Supreme Court means the following reforms have a chance:

• Term Limits

• Pension Reform

• Fair Maps (no more gerrymandering)

• Restrict Governor’s Ability to Issue Indefinite Emergency Orders

Add your name to our petition to support taking the Illinois Supreme Court today >>>

The only reason Democrats are concerned about the state Supreme Court now is because they won’t have a majority on the bench to rubber stamp radical leftist policies for them.

Springfield Democrats aren’t concerned about the people of Illinois.
Springfield Democrats are concerned about their own selfish interests.
Sign the Petition Today
Standing up against these outrageous attacks on our democracy is a MUST-DO, Rich. And we can’t stand up without you. Sign the petition NOW >>>

Thank you,

Illinois Republican Party

CONTRIBUTE

Um, the big pension reform decision was unanimous and authored by a Republican.

* The Question: What are you mad about these days?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:30 pm

Comments

I’m mad about being mad

Comment by Nick Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:36 pm
The fact that it appears that a universal DH seems to be a foregone conclusion for next season in baseball. That will effect me on a personal level much more than anything that Springfield does.

I say that half jokingly — maybe less than half because I despise the DH — to support the point of keeping whatever angers us in perspective.

Comment by SouthSide Markie Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:38 pm
Anti-vaxxers. And people who claim they’re not anti-vax but still aren’t getting the vaccine.

Comment by Wildcat12 Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:41 pm
With the passage of SB 0825, we have likely seen the last federally-indicted Chicago alderman. End of an era.

Comment by Tear One Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:46 pm
Um… maybe they should direct their frustration on term limits to the Senators on both sides of the aisle.

I find it interesting that they’re upset about term limits not happening when I haven’t seen anyone mention the fact that the term limits on leadership bill, that was widely celebrated after passing the House, quietly died in the Senate.

Comment by twowaystreet Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:46 pm
saffron

Comment by notsosure Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:48 pm
The embrace of victimhood

Comment by walker Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:49 pm
It’s electric scooter season again in Chicago. Keep your head on a swivel out there people. And if you get the chance, toss one or two in the river, especially if they’re dumped on the sidewalk.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:50 pm
Surprisingly little. In Binny’s today I overheard a customer complain about his wife, taxes, and just about everything in-between. It made me reflect on what a relatively happy life I have.
And I’ll be even happier around 6 PM when I’m drinking those ice cold beers.

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:50 pm
I am surprised Illinois Democrats are not more eager to help Illinois business and those they employ recover from the pandemic.

The enhanced unemployment for the next three months during a period where there is clearly a huge demand for labor and the COVID restrictions are expiring in a week is terrible policy.

This is on top of the business restrictions and shutdowns JB imposed that our neighboring states did not. The data proves we were not any safer that they were.

There is simply no reason for Illinois with all of it’s advantages to rank 41st in unemployment.

Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 2:57 pm
Saffron’s mad about me.

I’m just generally irked at the Eastern Bloc yahoos. But, nothing’s gonna change. Same ol’ same ol’.

Comment by Don't Bloc Me In Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:17 pm
First, hat tip to notsosure’s comment.

For me it’s Mayor Lightfoot. One of my pet peeves is people who do not learn, adjust, or adapt.

She has alienated members of the media. She has high turnover in her staff. And after 2+ years she continues to exhibit the same negative personality traits and refuses to grow into the job.

Rahm Emanuel was no picnic in the personality department either. But as someone who was born in Chicago and has lived for most of my 62 years in the Chicago Metro area I can’t think of a worse Chicago Mayor than Lightfoot. Maybe Bilandic but all I remember about Bilandic was he was blamed for a poor job at getting Chicago dug out from a snow storm.

Comment by Big Jer Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:18 pm
I’m mad about the insanity that has consumed the Republican Party and brought us to a really dangerous time for our democracy.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:18 pm
Nothing.

But I will be mad if the obvious musical choice in this thread isn’t chosen to play us out tomorrow for the weekend.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:28 pm
===during a period where there is clearly a huge demand for labor===

That’s when the price of labor should go up, right? And yet most “job creators” aren’t raising wages. Go figure

Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:30 pm
I’m mad about my comments often not being published here when I work so hard to be civil, non-profane, factual, and always Lefty Lefty.

Also The Big Lie. That enrages me. For real.

Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:40 pm
The seemingly universal lack of kindness and compassion.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:50 pm
Unmasked people who walk around stores with their unmasked small children who are clearly too young to be vaccinated. I’m sure the adults are anti vax as well.

Comment by Jibba Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:50 pm
The long lines at the Secretary of State’s Drivers license renewal.

Blood Alcohol Content of .08% means in one hour on an empty stomach I can have four beers in one hour and drive away legally. I would feel safer on our roads after dark with .05 BAC. Three beers for my size in 60 minutes is still probably a brewski too many.

Our country used to have 70% Income tax rates which led to Tax Shelters industry. That is a high tax rate on personal income. I wish our legislature had the strength of character to have a Casino and Video Gaming Tax Rate of 70%. Currently too much Capital is outflowing to New Jersey and Nevada.

The Lottery Contract should be reviewed.

Comment by Al Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 3:51 pm
After living through the past year with mixed feelings, mainly fear and anger, I’m at peace. My family will be fully vaccinated as of next week and I’m grateful to all the people who made this possible.

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:02 pm
Absolutely nothing, say it again.

Comment by SSL Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:11 pm
Hard to be mad when Sox are in first, summer is just getting going and live music is finally coming back

Comment by Etown Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:15 pm
Something something judicial activism?

Comment by NIU Grad Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:16 pm
The Bears drafting Justin Fields has made even their preseason games ridiculously priced.

Comment by Moved East Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:18 pm
People who want to take other people’s pensions away.
No, I do not get an IL state pension nor does anyone I know.

Comment by Streamwood Retiree Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:28 pm
Invisible Man - Quite right, slick…

Comment by Captain Obvious Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 4:56 pm
== The long lines at the Secretary of State’s Drivers license renewal. ==

It wasn’t for a DL renewal, but my last 2 in person interactions with SoS (early March, earlier this week) for car titles only had about a 5 minute wait to get to a person who could handle the issue.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 5:03 pm
The pandemic exposing Americans as selfish, ignorant, and lazy.

Comment by Jocko Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 5:09 pm
In terms of Illinois politics, people who get elected but don’t know how to accomplish anything. There are people in both parties this can apply to.

People who have forgotten how to drive getting out on the roads and causing accidents.

People on bicycles that don’t obey the Rules of the Road. (Wonder if they are also the same people as the previous item?)

People who won’t get vaccinated.

etc …

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 5:10 pm
Failed recognition of failed policies. On purpose. Applies to every party.

Comment by A Guy Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 5:35 pm
I’m mad at people who set off firecrackers at night and scare the begibers out of my poor dog.

Oh, and, as other have said, The Big Lie.

Comment by G'Kar Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 5:46 pm
I am totally upset that you haven’t had a party for all the readers of your blog. We could do it at the lake and after the steaks, you can give pontoon rides!

Comment by Nieva Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 6:20 pm
===I am totally upset that you haven’t had a party for all the readers of your blog===

1) International pandemic;

2) Session.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 6:26 pm
“An Evening on the Lake” presented by the Chairman and CEO of Ahead of Our Time Publishing. Springfield Yacht Club. Make donations payable to Friends of Capitol Fax.

Date and time TBD.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 6:38 pm
“What are you mad about these days?”

Consultants who can’t put together a set of plans that meet the design criteria they selected.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Jun 3, 21 @ 6:43 pm
People who *still* wear their masks under their noses. Seriously, now you can just lie about your vax status and just not wear one at all (except for places that still require them).

Comment by Cheryl44 Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 9:44 am