The Governor vs The People

Rod closed the seven state parks after all. Closing state parks which can bring in tourist and other dollars to the State of Illinois.

Maybe Rod cared more about how much money his campaign fund could get from selling a U.S. Senate seat. It could be he was more concerned about closing that deal that would get him more campaign money in exchange for helping Children' s Memorial Hospital.

I think Rod needs time off from the duties of Governor for more important things, like staying out of prison.

What happens next?

While the country waits and watches for what President Elect Obama will say or do, we in Illinois have our game to watch. What will the Governor do next, what programs will he add to the red ink budget, what programs will he cut and of course who does he name as the next Senator to Congress.

Illinois Issues Magazine Blog Site has some of the latest news on the closings of state parks and historic sites. Apparently the parks will stay open and the historic sites will close. To read more check out their site http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com

I really wonder if the new leadership in our State Senate will force our Governor into really working for the people of Illinois or will it be more of the same. Every year this state has sunk lower on the list of states for services provided for the people, but every year the Governor has some new program to help the people. Could it be that maybe we should check what the state budget can afford before adding any new programs? Should we fully fund programs that the state already has? Does the U.S. Attorney General have any surprises for our Governor in 2009?

For answers to these and other questions, stayed tuned.

Congress vs the People

I just finished reading the Federalist Papers and it must be said that the founding fathers looked at their new Constitution from every angle they could imagine. Our Constitution was created to stand the test of time. Our greatest Presidents understood the meaning of the words that are in it.

My guess is Lincoln kept a copy close, since it spoke to him of the dangers of a divided Union. Theodore Roosevelt may also have had a copy close, since he would refer to the powers that the Constitution did and did not allow the President. He also pointed out that the people are the real power of this country and not those who hold office in government. When was the last time you heard a national leader say that?

Theodore Roosevelt warned us about the Big Bosses of Industry trying to influence the few leaders of government to run government for the benefit of Industry. Congress is there to represent the people of the United States. Lincoln said, “…that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish”.

I wonder if anyone in Congress has read the Constitution lately, not to mention the Federalist Papers. I hope they realize they owe their loyalty to the people and not to the Big Bosses.

Talk to the GOP

If you want to know what the GOP higher ups are thinking or if you want to tell them what you are thinking.

Join the RALC 7:00 p.m. Thursday November 13th as they host Demetra DeMonte our Illinois National Committeewoman at the Comfort Inn 517 East Hwy 83 in Mundelein.

Demetra is an exciting and dynamic Woman. She has a great combination of energy and knowledge that can help get our party on track. Demetra is our direct link to the RNC and this is your opportunity to get your message to the National Party.

Signs are still here

The election is over and most of the election signs for the various candidates have been taken down, except for Bean. Maybe her people from the Cook County Democrats need to be reminded that the election is over and they need to take down what they put up. Of course why should they care about Lake and McHenry Counties, as long as things are taken care of in Cook County. Maybe if Congresswoman Bean lived in the district that she represents that might make difference. Of course why should she as long as Cook County is taken care of.

Look Forward

The 2008 election is over and it is time to look forward. The 2009 Township and Municipal elections will take place in April. In 2010 the election for U.S. Senate and Governor take place. We have a chance to change this state from the Chicago Politics to a government that is based on honesty and listens to all the people of Illinois. It would be nice to have a governor that works and lives in the state capital. The State of Illinois is more than the City of Chicago and should not be ruled by the Chicago Democratic Party. This is the time to look forward and work for a bigger and better Village, Township, County, State and Country.

This only the beginning

I was able to attend the party for Steve Greenberg. I was able to see a man noble in defeat and at the same time he gave us hope for the future. I would have been very proud if his party had been a victory party. My memory is not the best and I am not a reporter, but I was able to take away some of the comments he gave us last night.

The fight does not end today, we must step up and fight for what’s right, starting tomorrow. This is not the end.

They (Democrats) will overreach and we will be there when they do.

America’s better days are ahead of it.

The Republican Party stands for freedom and we are Freedom Fighters.

I have learned so much from this race, from the people of the district. Being invited into the homes of people who shared their hopes and problems with me, I feel privileged for the experience.

God bless you and God bless America!

With such a man great things can be accomplished, I am glad he is not walking away into the sunset never to be heard of again. We have a good future ahead of us because the Republican Party has many people like Steve that will lead us in the battle to make this a better state and a better country.