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Lawmakers were told the White House invited at least 200 to the bill ceremony, enough to include almost all yes votes. Illinois Democratic Reps. Marie Newman and Bobby Rush are among those who will attend the White House signing.
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
Looking at photos of the Bill signing. Saw Porky, but no Lori or Bobby Rush,aka Joe Camel. Shoved out of the frame by the big guys!
Establishment Republicans pretending not to be the shills they are with this orgy of pork and cronyism that is not paid for. They are grotesque.
Just two grifters going home to mama. Both JB and Loti stepped into troubled, yet large and fairly vibrant economies. They should be more than able to provide for themselves. Yet JB and Lori’s policies and choices are quickly destroying those economies. Thus run to mama for support, like all children. Btw, this has been JBs playbook since birth. God help us.
Lori’s new position in the Democratic Party, Cigar Store Indian. Look we’re happy and diverse. Standing off by herself bearing the weight of greatness.
I laughed so hard I spilled my coffee reading that
Aaannd..they’re taking Bobby Rush. He’s recovered from his fainting apoplectic episode after the popcorn scandal. They’re probably carry him in on a door
The weight of greatness falls ever so silently and softly on one who is terminally mediocre.
Well one thing we know for sure, there won’t be many active brain cells in that room.