Has anybody read Blago's state of the state?

[Tweed]

http://www.illinois.gov/gov/stateofstate2005.cfm

Throughout the entire thing, the closest he gets to Chicago is mentioning expanding O'Hare and he mentions Pilsen in some stupid quote about "Because whether you live in Pilsen, Plainfield, Peoria or Pinckneyville, all of us want the same things: a good job, a good education, access to health care, time with our family."

The thing that really gets me going is the fact that he mentions plans for highway after highway and even talks about building a new airport in Peotone, but not ONCE does he mention the CTA. Chicago transportation is just as important than all these highways around the state. In some cases even more important because some people can not afford cars and depend on the CTA to get them to their jobs, their kids to school, and many other things. Perhaps he just takes Chicago for granted. While I don't want to see a Republican take over the governor's spot, I'm not pleased that Rod doesn't seem to care about his hometown.

There's something to be said about trying to look like a downstate governor by not focusing on Chicago so much, but not at all? That's just absurd. Many of you know that I have been hesitant about the governor, but I'm quickly moving over to the disgruntled about Blago camp.

[CubsFan1982]

1. Here's the trouble

Here in downstate Illinois (what a crock, that Rockford is considered "downstate" of ANYTHING), Blago's seen as too eager to toady to Chicago. We rarely see him pay attention to the rest of the state. I think that he should be talking more about downstate issues, and as a Rockfordian, especially as they relate to northern Illinois, one of the most and longest neglected regions of the state. It's an absolute crime that the second (or third, depending on who you believe) largest city in the state does not have commuter rail service. Chicago's got problems, yes, but Blago's got to do what's best for the whole state, not just what Chi-town wants, if he has any prayer of being re-elected.

[WildEyedLiberal]

2. I've never seen him as too friendly to the university either

We've had some nice programs cut because of budget cuts here at UIUC, not to mention tuition hikes. Around here it seems as though Blago is willing to sacrifice the state's flagship university when it comes time to prepare the budget, and needless to say, that upsets us. Seriously, does he want to underfund a school that has who knows how many Nobel laureates on staff?

[laylah]

3. I have said for over a year

now and will continue to do so, HE IS A FRAUD AND A LIAR. Don't worry about Chicago, they'll get their share and most of everyone else's. Blago is as crooked, in his own way, as Ryan before him. The man gave lip service to the people of Illinois (re: unethical practices in his administration would NOT be tolerated then turning his head when evidence was shoved in his face, for one example).

As for listening or reading anything this fraud says makes me :puke: as violently when I have to hear *dumbass; therefore, I avoid anything and everything I possibly can relating to Blago. Just like *, how do you know he's lying? Whenever he moves his lips. :mad:

Jenn