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Sentences I didn't finish reading

“And so you see a real pandering to extremists, you see a pandering to the tea party extremes of the Republican Party. And so this is another one, among a series of things that don’t really add up to a lot of ….”–Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, chairman of the Democratic Governors’ Association.  ... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
November 13, 2011 at 11:43 am
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Obama's vacation wasn't long enough

Or far enough away. Republicans giving President Barack Obama the shive for daring to take a vacation should recall what a cheap political stunt the criticism was when it came from Democrats while President George W. Bush was taking his vacation. Sarah Palin joined in this mindless criticism during on interview with Fox News’ Greta... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
August 23, 2011 at 11:26 am
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Thoughts for while Obama and Dems bring down the country

Reflect on these.   1. In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress. – John Adams   2. If you don’t read the newspaper, you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper, you... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
July 25, 2011 at 11:15 am
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Obama threatens seniors and veterans; leaves out kids

As negotiations over raising the federal debt ceiling, cutting the budget and increasing taxes comes down to the wire, President Barack Obama thinks he might have to stiff social security recipients and veterans. He said in an interview: “I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven’t resolved this issue,”... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
July 12, 2011 at 1:16 pm
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Boss Madigan to Illinois taxpayers: Eat s....

  Speaker of the House Michaelf Madigan listens to discussion in the Illinois House Thursday. (William DeShazer/Chicago Tribune)   Led by His Highness, House Speaker Michael Madigan, Democratic leaders in the state Legislature have concocted a 75 percent increase in the state income tax. Madigan left it to Senate President John Cullerton to explain the deal... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
January 7, 2011 at 10:35 am
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Issac Hayes Builds Credibility on the South Side in run against Jesse Jackson Jr.

Is it possible that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., with his name recognition, his 14 years of incumbency and the given wisdom that he is a shoo-in for re-election could lose to a Republican? Not just a Republican, but a conservative one at that? A conservative, black Republican newcomer by the name of Isaac Hayes? A... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
October 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm
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Hand over your money

Here’s a trailer for “I want your money,” a political documentary film by award-winning Director Ray Griggs, slated for release in theatres in select markets nationwide on October 15.  Griggs has assembled an all-star cast of prominent voices from America’s broad-based conservative movement, in what critics everywhere are calling a “rousing” feature film documentary... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
September 24, 2010 at 2:19 pm
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Democrats' attitude fuels 'the party of no

Mindless of the din arising from the crowds of supposed hicks, reactionaries, bigots, dupes and dolts gathering to bring down their party, Democrats have coined what they believe is a nifty campaign slogan to describe the opposition: “the party of no.” No ideas, no platform, no positive affirmations, no help for the tired, poor and huddled masses... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
September 20, 2010 at 10:04 pm
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Brady widens lead over Quinn; Kirk and Giannoulias still neck and neck

A new Rasmussen poll is out and Bill Brady is extending his lead over incumbent Pat Quinn in the governors race: Republican Bill Brady earns his highest level of support yet against Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn in Illinois’ gubernatorial contest, moving this race from a Toss-Up to Solid GOP in theElection 2010 Gubernatorial Scorecard.  At the... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
September 14, 2010 at 1:48 pm
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Sunset Chicago government

Now that we’ve cleansed ourselves of all the why questions about Mayor Richard M. Daley’s retirement, we can get on to the serious stuff. No, not the question who will follow Daley, but what will be follow. The “who” question will certainly have something to do with the “what” question; just as surely as it... Read more »
By Dennis Byrne,
September 14, 2010 at 11:01 am
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