>>The Daily Herald's political list for '08 includes this: "Wouldn't it be great to get through the year without one Illinois government official being indicted or convicted of bribery, racketeering, or other such crimes against the public? Former Gov. George Ryan doesn't need any more company at the cozy correctional camp for the corrupt. The Land of Lincoln has been polluted enough by politicians who lie about how they care about us only to cash in on us, turning our tax dollars into filthy money to line their pockets or make their political buddies richer."

I don't think so.  I think '08 would be a great year for another indictment and/or conviction of the current Governor and many of his current & former cronies.  If the Daily Herald thinks it is better to have this crooks in office rather than in a Federal Pen, they must like the "bribery, racketeering, or other such crimes against the public."

Additionally, the DH doesn't seem to understand that IL voters just re-elected the Gov knowing that he and his administration are under investigation.  This is the norm in Chicago & Cook Co where he has drawn his base. 

>>Guiliani is going to be spending time in IL the final weekend before the Super-Mega-Giganto Primary on 2/5. He'll be in DuPage Co on the 1st and in Sangamon Coand Tazewell Co on the 2nd.  But, Rudy is campaigning like a bachelor in order to downplay his odd personal life.  From the Boston Globe:  "For Rudy Giuliani, however, the stretch drive of his pursuit of the Republican nomination has been mostly a solo excursion in recent weeks. His wife, Judith, until late fall a presence as surrogate, fund-raiser, and campaign trail companion, now rarely appears with him."

>>Gun news: Man shoots selves trying to trace a gun for a tattoo.  AND, Man shot by police after firing gun to celebrate New Years.  D'oh!

>>According to Gallup, you're happy, Damn it!  "According to the Dec. 6-9, 2007, poll, 84% of Americans say they are satisfied with the way things are going in their personal life at this time, while 14% are dissatisfied."

>>Damn Global Warming!  Daytona Beach...DAYTONA BEACH!...Braces for Snow!!!

>>Make sure to vote for Kelm & Kirk in the SJ-R Reader's Choice Awards.  Do it now!