My Apologies

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Tuesday March 28, 2006 · 12:22 PM PST

2006/03/28 · 12:22

I want to apologize for offending many Kossacks that I respect, with the diary I have deleted. It was not my intent to inflame. Rather, I want an honest answer to a valid question regarding a potentially unethical situation.

It bothers me tremendously that fellow Kossacks aren't more concerned about protecting the integrity of this site. Again, my apologies. Read More

The Final Word On IL-06 -- Moving On

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Monday March 27, 2006 · 2:56 PM PST

2006/03/27 · 14:56

I'm posting my diary here because of This Pie Fight, in which a fellow Kossack was mercilessly attacked by certain DLC-Leaning Partisan HACK Kossacks, for (God Forbid) stating his own personal beliefs. Sadly, many of those HACKS don't even live in ILLINOIS, let alone DuPage County.

This will be my last word on the IL-06 Primary. In fact, I probably won't even read or respond to comments. Why? Because doing so has become futile...Especially here at dKos, where the blogs have been hijacked by said Partisan Hacks, who (shamefully) have no interest in REAL Reform.

Allow me to share with you what is REALITY...HERE ON THE GROUND...In DuPage County: Read More

Why I'm Confident Of A Cegelis Victory Today

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Tuesday March 21, 2006 · 8:12 AM PST

2006/03/21 · 08:12

I won't have much (if any) time to respond to comments on this diary, as I have to get back out into the field. But I just wanted to post a quick diary to show WHY I feel so strongly that Cegelis will win today.

This snapshot (below the fold) of poll results, currently running in the (Suburban Chicago) Daily Herald, pretty much tells the story: Read More

Why I Support Mangieri For IL State Treasurer

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Tuesday March 14, 2006 · 11:58 AM PST

2006/03/14 · 11:58

I know that many Illinois Democrats, especially my fellow Cegelis supporters, are supporting Alexi Giannoulias for IL State Treasurer. I understand and respect your decision. But I want to tell you why I'm supporting Paul Mangieri instead. Paul and I are life long friends. We grew up in the same small town (downstate), where Paul's uncle was our beloved Mayor. We went to the same church, played on the same football team and graduated from high school together in 1977.

I'll never forget one defining moment from our senior class trip. A bunch of us were talking about our future plans and ambitions. Many of us had starry-eyed dreams, with no real commitment to them. Not Paul. He spoke up with great conviction and announced, "I'm going to be the President of the United States". He's spent the rest of his life working towards that goal. Read More

dKos Inspirational Pootie Fest!

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Saturday February 04, 2006 · 2:34 PM PST

2006/02/04 · 14:34

If the weather (and political climate) is as depressing where you are as it is here, then you'll enjoy this little dKos pootie-pick-me-up collage! A friend sent me these pics, which I "massaged" a bit with Microsoft PAINT. You've probably seen some of these pics before, but I've added my own "inspirational" text.

In consideration of those on dial-up, I'm only going to post the first six pics. You can view the rest of the collage HERE (21 pics total).

Hope you like it.....Mike

[editor's note, by mlkisler] Scaled pics for dial-up users. Didn't realize how big they were. Read More

Another Republican In Trouble

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Thursday February 02, 2006 · 11:56 AM PST

2006/02/02 · 11:56

Former Illinois House Speaker Lee Daniels is now IN THE SPOTLIGHT for using campaign funds to pay legal bills.

Former Republican House leader Lee Daniels paid $112,000 from his campaign funds to defense lawyers amid a federal corruption probe that has snared his former top aide, campaign finance records show.
The campaign finance reports, filed late Tuesday, reported the expenditures by Daniels' political fund and his once potent House Republican Campaign Committee. Under Illinois law, politicians can use their campaign funds for legal expenses, including criminal investigations.

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Tuesday January 31, 2006 · 4:46 PM PST

2006/01/31 · 16:46

I just found This Diary at SoapBlox/Chicago, stating that House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert was subpoenaed today.

Here's what it said:

Breaking - Hastert Subpoenaed
Just heard it announced at the end of the session of the House meeting on C-SPAN. Watch for more news.

(Hat Tip to Kankakee Voice)

In reality, I think it was Bonnie Walsh, a member of his staff, who was subpoenaed. See below for further explanation. Read More

IL Kossacks: Prodigal KOS Is Coming Home!

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Thursday January 19, 2006 · 3:02 PM PST

2006/01/19 · 15:02

ATTENTION ALL MIDWESTERN KOSSACKS!

Illinois' favorite "blog-son" is coming home! That's right boys and girls, this is your chance to meet our very own, world famous, Markos Alberto Moulitsas Zuniga!

This is great news for Midwesterners who were disappointed that YearlyKos chose Las Vegas over Chicago. Can't afford Las Vegas? How about NAPERVILLE?

Details Below:
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AP: Cat Dials 911 To Save Owner (W/Poll)

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Monday January 02, 2006 · 3:42 PM PST

2006/01/02 · 15:42

Who says dogs are man's best friend? Who says you can't teach tricks to cats? I know This Guy didn't:

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police aren't sure how else to explain it. But when an officer walked into an apartment Thursday night to answer a 911 call, an orange-and-tan striped cat was lying by a telephone on the living room floor. The cat's owner, Gary Rosheisen, was on the ground near his bed having fallen out of his wheelchair.

Rosheisen said his cat, Tommy, must have hit the right buttons to call 911.

"I know it sounds kind of weird," Officer Patrick Daugherty said, unsuccessfully searching for some other explanation.

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Friday December 30, 2005 · 11:00 AM PST

2005/12/30 · 11:00

I finally see a light at the end of the religious-right tunnel! Could it be possible? Is the end truly near for evangelical domination of the world? Based on THIS ARTICLE, it just might be.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - New anti-Christian jeans have become hot sellers in Sweden.

They're known as Cheap Monday and have a trendy tight fit and low price. They also have a logo that features a skull with a cross turned upside down on its forehead.

The logo's designer admits he has a "great dislike" for organized religion and says the logo is an "active statement against Christianity."

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Sunday December 18, 2005 · 11:41 AM PST

2005/12/18 · 11:41

I went to see Brokeback Mountain Friday night. Three friends and I saw it at the "Premium Theater" (upscale, with food & alcohol--no minors). Although I rarely go see movies, and almost never get excited about a particular flick, I was anxious to see this one.

I almost wish now that I hadn't gone.

Don't get me wrong. It was an excellent movie, which I highly recommend. But it hit a little too close to home for me. I can't stop thinking about it. It has stirred up every emotion imaginable within me. So many that I don't know where to begin sorting them out.

I see a lot of myself in Ennis Del Ray (Heath Ledger). And I see parts of me (the misfit) in Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). I see a little of Matt Shepard in him, too.

I think what upsets me most, though, is the fear that I could easily end up like Ennis. As I approach my fifties, that is a thought that truly haunts me. Don Henley nailed it in the song Desperado. We "need to let somebody love us, before it's too late".

But enough about me... Read More

Dear Rahm/Duckworth/Durbin/McDermott (with poll)

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Tuesday December 06, 2005 · 4:47 PM PST

2005/12/06 · 16:47

Attached below is a copy of an email that I sent to David McDermott, who is "on vacation" from Senator Durbin's Office to help run the "Insert Candidate Here" ALL expenses paid (By DCCC) Campaign-In-A-Box candidacy of wounded veteran Tammy Duckworth.

Duckworth has been politically romanced/seduced by DCCC Chair Rahm Emanuel to serve as his puppet candidate in IL-06 (Hyde's District) against Citizen Candidate Christine Cegelis. And why not...After all, Rahm IS the DLC's "Karl Rove"!

BTW--I thoroughly expect to be flamed as "unpatriotic", for daring to speak out against wounded veteran/candidate Duckworth...Or the Honorable Emanuel/Durbin Duo...I don't give a shit.

Fact is, I'm not against Ms. Duckworth...I'm against Rahm's (and Durbin's) manipulative, meddling, dirty politics.

Letter Below The Fold: Read More

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Why I Support Mangieri For IL State Treasurer

dKos Inspirational Pootie Fest!

Another Republican In Trouble

Hastert Staffer(?) Subpoenaed Today

IL Kossacks: Prodigal KOS Is Coming Home!

AP: Cat Dials 911 To Save Owner (W/Poll)

Anti-Christian Jeans Hot New Trend In Sweden (W/Poll)

I Saw Brokeback Mountain Friday Night (W/Poll)

Dear Rahm/Duckworth/Durbin/McDermott (with poll)