I Guess the Debate Went to Romney

Must have been one tough ride home in the Presidential Limo!

I was reading and missed the debate.  Before leaving Leo High School for Bronzeville and  Canaryville this AM, I heard WLS host Dan Proft remark, " Well, to quote Cousin Eddie( Randy Quaid) from Vegas Vacation - 'I haven't seen a beating like that since some guy stuck a banana down my pants let loose a monkey.'

Herscher, Illinois - Farmer Saved in Grain Elevator Nightmare

Farming is a dangerous livelihood. Several years ago my late wife's uncle was killed in a farming accident in Herscher, Illinois. In my many years in Kankakee County as a high school teacher, I learned to respect and admire the courage and conviction of America's farmers. Many of my colleagues, Jim Frogge, Jerry Krieg, Terry Granger and others were farm boys. I de-tasseled corn and walked beans with them. I have been inside grain elevators and respect the inherent danger of flash fire and worse - the shift of product.

Today, a farmer in Herscher, Illinois was rescued from a grain elevator accident.

May 24, 2010 (HERSCHER, Ill.) (WLS) -- A farmer who was rescued from a grain bin is going to be OK, according to Herscher fire officials.

The farmer became trapped in the bin and surrounded by grain while emptying it. Other farmers and emergency crews from the small town and other community agencies responded. They were able to pull the farmer from the bin.

Herscher officials said they have trained for the situation for many years and that training led to the man's rescue. The man remained awake and talking throughout the ordeal.

He is now being checked out at a local hospital, but is expected to be OK.

Neighboring farmers are helping clean up the grain.

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God Bless the Volunteers, and neighbors! God keep safe all who work the soil.

Il Rep. Kevin Joyce - A Man Stands for Kids and Reform-12 House Mice Republicans Scurry to Their Holes

"Think back to why you ran for office," said sponsoring Rep. Kevin Joyce, D-Chicago. "Was it for a pension? I doubt it. Was it to protect the leadership of a union? I doubt that. Actually in all cases, I believe each and every one of us here got involved to try and make a difference in the lives of our fellow man."

I have known Kevin Joyce, my State Representative and neighbor, for many years. He is Anti-Abortion and has seven children; He is for School Reform and sends his children to Catholic Schools.

He is tough man of a tough breed. Kevin Joyce is an example why I still tend to vote Democrat -locally. Kevin Joyce takes a hard look at the issues that face our community and votes his heart and well-tuned mind in the best interests of the people who vote for him.

I voted for one Republican in last thirty years, John McCain, and am sorry that I did so.

I get asked by some doctrinaire Republicans and Democrats why I remain a Democrat, given my social conservative views and the gimlet eye that I cast on the leadership of the publicly funded PACS that masquerade as Labor ( SEIU, Teachers Unions & etc.). I can vote for a Republican like Rep. Jim Durkin ( Western Springs) or the only real talent in the Illinois Republican field , Dan Proft. These are men.

Twelve ninnies of the GOP betrayed the taxpayers and children of Illinois - the Twelve Apostles of PACs- Brady, Brauer, Cavaletto, Cole, Eddy, Kosel, Mathias, Bill Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell, Moffitt, Mulligan, Pihos, Poe, Pritchard, Ramey, Reboletti, Reis, Rose, Sacia, Saviano, Tracy, Watson

These goofs do rise the level of arch-rodent - they are mice. They are enthralled to the PACS - Planned Parenthood, SEIU and all the rest.

Learn from Kevin Joyce and grow a metaphorical pair.

"Think back to why you ran for office," said sponsoring Rep. Kevin Joyce, D-Chicago. "Was it for a pension? I doubt it. Was it to protect the leadership of a union? I doubt that. Actually in all cases, I believe each and every one of us here got involved to try and make a difference in the lives of our fellow man."

The Twelve GOP Mice ? Save your parsing and the compelling narratives for WTTW fanny smoochers and editorial board mopes.

I am proud of State Senator James Meeks and Representative Kevin Joyce. They are why I remain a Democrat - locally.



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GOP Regulars - Dan Proft on the Issues

That about tells it.

Vote for Dan Proft - I voted for Pat Quinn in the Democratic Primary

I am a Democrat. I vote for my interests - Real Labor ( not SEIU Marxist PACs or ACORN friendly boondogglers), Anti-Abortion, School Choice for Reform, Lower Taxes - I would go for flat tax, Law and Order, Strong National Defense, genuine immigration reform.

The Democratic National Party is held captive by Progressives, Hollywood Arm-Chair Loudmouths, Academic Policy Frauds, and Abortionists. They have the money, Honey, and they have the Time.

Democratic voters are ensnared by the obligation that National Democratic operatives have made for local and State officials - if local folks want the Dough Ray Me, they must sing loudly for it.

I vote for my neighbors - Maureen Kelly for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and therefore I draw a Democratic Ballot. My neighborhood is festooned with Hynes for Illinois Governor. Fair enough.

Dan Hynes is great guy, really terrific, couldn't be better.

I voted for Pat Quinn. Pat Quinn is a wonderful man. He is loyal and honest. He believes in the Easter Bunny, Progressives, Danny Davis, Planned Parenthood, Ralphie Martire, and that Thomson, Illinois is a great place for Gitmo Terrorists. I voted for Pat Quinn in the Illinois Democratic Primary. Parse that, Muriel.

I wanted to vote for Dan Proft, because I believe that he would be the best Governor Illinois could have had since Dick Ogilvie - who gave Illinois its first Income Tax and created the Illinois boost in social services - ironic ain't it? Different Times, Sally. Dan Walker, a Progressive Goo-goo phony to beat the band defeated Ogilvie and embarked on building the long serpentine Illinois Government give-away machine - indebted to tax salaried Labor ( Teachers/AFSME/SEIU), Abortionist Planned Parenthood, Eco-Fascists, Tax the Middle Class Policy Gurus like Ralphie Martire.

The Progressive Doctrinaires own Illinois, not just in-the-bag crooks in elected office representing both Parties.

Dan Proft is a tough, smart, moral and honest guy. Dan is almost as smart as Mike Madigan.


Dillard and McKenna? As if. Jim Ryan is a champion human being, but got in the race too late and has the media against him.

Dan Proft is the real deal. I had an obligation to vote for a very close friend and the primary rules trumped my desire to see Dan Proft become Illinois Governor.

I voted early. To those who might glance at my blog. Vote for Dan Proft. I hope to see Dan Proft become Illinois Governor - it worked in Massachusetts.




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Proft Campaign Schedule

Sunday, January 31, 2010

10:00 am — America’s Outdoor Show

Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL


11:30 — Kane County GOP Chairman Brunch

Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva, IL


1:30 pm — Boone County GOP Lincoln Day Luncheon

Community Center, 111 W. 1st Street, Belvidere, IL

4:00 pm — Meet and Greet at Supporter’s House

Long Grove, IL


9:00 pm — 560 WIND-AM: Tony Peraica Show (In Studio)

25 NW Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Monday, February 1, 2010

7:30 am — 890 WLS-AM: Don Wade and Roma Show (In Studio)

190 N. State Street, Chicago, IL

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

7:30 am — Candidate Voting

Lake Point Tower, 505 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL



6:00 pm — Election Night Celebration

Ditka’s, 100 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL

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Dan Proft is the Only Real Republican and True Reformer of ANY Party !

Dan, I had neighbors to vote for in the Democratic Primary. I voted for Terry O'Brien, Joe Berrios and Maureen Kelly - for and against everyone else. tossed in some citizen devilment on the races, I did. Because I voted early and could not draw a Republican Ballot, could not place my vote for you. I am not Big Ed Schultz. Get it done, Dan!

Proft on GOP ticket

With seven Republicans on the ballot for governor, few people know all their names much less what differentiates them.

For us, candidate Dan Proft stands out from the pack. All seven candidates -- actually six now after one dropped out last week -- oppose a tax increase and want more accountability in government. But Proft is the only candidate pushing for dramatic, top-to-bottom change in the way the state does business.

As Proft is fond of saying, he wants to turn Springfield upside down.

So do we, and we support him in the Feb. 2 Republican primary.

The people in power during the past decade, Democrats and Republicans, have failed to provide fiscally responsible leadership or adequately promote private sector job growth. In addition to a state deficit of close to $11 billion, Illinois had an unemployment rate of 11.1 percent in December, with 733,300 people out of work. Our state is near the bottom of all states in education, government ethics and business climate.

Proft offers many bold ideas. He not only wants to hold the line on taxes but cut them to encourage investment and job creation. He favors school choice for low- and moderate-income students in failing schools. He proposes statutory caps on state spending.

Proft has not previously held office, but he has helped run campaigns and is a keen observer of state government. His outsider perspective would serve him well as the governor in charge of change.