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* I’m giving a speech at noon and then I have some errands to run. Please be nice to each other and keep the conversation Illinois-centric. Thanks.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:34 am

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where’s lunch?

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:43 am
Congrats to the Chiefs…from Illinois.

Comment by A Guy Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:44 am
Am I the only one who thinks Jack Franks was lucky his news broke late Friday before the super bowl??

Comment by Fav human Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:45 am
Anyone else think the Bloomberg ad at the top of the page is creepy in a big brother is watching you kind of way?

Comment by Norville Rogers Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:51 am
Yesterday was another indictment of the Bears’ inability to select or sign a great quarterback. Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs from the great state of Kansas (snark), and to coach Andy Reid, who finally has a championship.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:56 am
It’s been exciting watching Illini basketball. Like to see them make a run in the B1G and the NCAA.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:13 pm
Did everybody check out the micro site launched last week? It’s Allen SkilliCORN-on-the-cob:

https://www.skillicornonthecob.com/

Comment by John Lopez Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:13 pm
- John Lopez -

Did you create it?

Full disclosure and all…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:18 pm
Four years from now Rod Blagojevich could be running for Congress again. (His impeachment keeps him from running for local or state offices, but not federal.)

Comment by Just Me Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:21 pm
The Illini basketball loss this weekend kind of took the wind out of my sails. They missed a lot of shots of the sort that are going to be needed and reliable in order to make a real run. I’m trying to still be hopeful, though.

Comment by Responsa Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:26 pm
Thanks for all you do, Rich.

Comment by IL4Life Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:27 pm
Speaking of Blagojevich, I think he’ll be eligible for parole in just over two years from now. Ewwww.

Comment by Just Me Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:29 pm
Disclosure was at bottom of the site, but it was paid for by Skillicorn’s primary opponent Carolyn Schofield’s campaign committee.

It did quote Capitol Fax at the end of Chapter 1 from January 15.

Comment by John Lopez Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:30 pm
So you’re *not* involved?

It’s a yes or no.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:32 pm
Happy to see the Chiefs win, happy for Coach Reid and I wish Lamar Hunt could have been there. There is a lot of Chiefs fan in Illinois.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:36 pm
SIU basketball is on a hot streak. What a difference a coach can make.

Comment by Saluki Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 12:51 pm
39 chemo treatments down
Five to go. Amen.

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:01 pm
- BDD -

The best to you on this journey.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:03 pm
Despite Sunday’s loss to Iowa, the Illini were still in it until pretty much the last couple minutes. That was 1/5 of the gauntlet, they still have 4 games upcoming with the top teams in the B1G standings. I’m hoping for 3/5 but 2/5 may be more realistic. Winning only 1 of the 5 should keep them in the NCAAs but probably not winning the conference.

Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:04 pm
Oh, and it’s nice to see the Salukis making a good run in the MVC.

Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:05 pm
OW thanks. Cant wait to get an appetite back. First stop 17th street for some craclin pork rinds..

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:08 pm
Where is the benefit to storing State files in the Cloud which is slang for a big server in northern Virginia? Has it sped up the retrieval and storage of documents? My observation has been to the contrary.

Comment by Al Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:12 pm
BDD. One day at a time and my sincere hope for a positive outcome.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:18 pm
Best of luck Blue Dog Dem. I witnessed my wife suffer through 6 months of chemo and radiation. Hang in there.

Comment by "Old Timer Dem" Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:20 pm
BDD, F*** Cancer, kick it’s a**

Comment by SpfdNewb Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:25 pm
BDD–Chemo has saved and prolonged many lives. But the very word has the power to strike panic and fear into most of us. Thanks for sharing and best of luck to you going forward.

Comment by Responsa Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:27 pm
Thanks all. 9 years ago I went through my first batch. Then the most feared words in any any cancer survivors’(?) life is ‘it’s back’. I cried like a baby. Contemplated not going thru with it…until I had a grandson sitting on my lap. Instant courage and resolve. You can’t believe how CapFax helps fill the hours. Daytime and nighttime are all mixed up. I even enjoy trolling for OW and wish like heck Wordslinger was around to give me a couple hayseed references..

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:42 pm
I am not involved.

Comment by John Lopez Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:45 pm
BDD. Been there, done that. Good luck in killing cancer. And in managing side effects.

Comment by Last Bull Moose Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 1:58 pm
Mark Curran battery - weird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh6HQ0Xig4w

Mark Curran being interrogated by police with wobbly knees - even weirder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PqI-ArzLy8

Comment by Copperone Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 2:10 pm
===Cant wait to get an appetite back===

Get thee to a dispensary.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 2:13 pm
CarWashKing continues to thrill GOPPies with this remark “The scandals seem to never end when it comes to Madigan and the Springfield political class. At some point, the most powerful man in state government and Chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois has to be held accountable.”because it gives yet another chance to review how Durkie,GovJunk so deftly handled Rep. Paws transition to the six figure gig after their probe.

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 2:22 pm
Rich. Dont think I havent tried. Didnt work for me, but others it has. The anti-nausea meds prescribed are useless.

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 2:24 pm
Blue Dog, try the orange-haired varieties out of LA.

Comment by Al Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 2:51 pm
BDD, Best of luck to you. Hang in there. I enjoy your posts (even when I don’t agree with you) and I am sure many a CapFaxer would say the same.

Comment by Bourbon Street Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 3:19 pm
BDD, all the best to you in your fight. At my age I know far too many in the battle. Thankful for the outstanding medical professionals dedicated to saving lives.

Comment by SSL Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 3:48 pm
Do you think everyone knows the Mike Madigan is to blame for everything that has and is and gonna go wrong in Illinois?

Comment by Jelly Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 3:52 pm
As you can tell I am a fan of the Illini. Good game with Iowa. Losses happen especially after a 7 game streak. Time to start a new streak.

Comment by illinifan Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 4:08 pm
@Blue Dog Dem -

I was a member of that club, too, the one you never want to join. It’s not an easy journey, but one generally worth taking.

I sure hope you find something that helps with the side effects.

Try to stay strong.

Comment by JoanP Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 4:59 pm
Joan and others. It is amazing how the brotherhood/sisterhood of those who have gone through this really is. It is indescribable. Before round 1 in my life, I never knew what to say to someone who lost their hair during chemo. I figured it rude to say anything. Awkward you might say. After being in that position myself, it was amazing how many survivors shared their experience and lessons with me.it was great therapy. I tried to remember that good feeling and passed it forward.

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 5:09 pm
BDD and other survivors–If it’s not too personal, what IS the right thing to say to someone who is losing hair from chemo and is very scared. A dear friend of mine is going through that right now. So much is left unsaid because you never want to say the wrong thing…

Comment by Responsa Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 5:38 pm
Responsa.Just something simple is all. ‘Hope everything’s going o.k.” Or ‘’if there is anything you need don’t hesitate to call”. Most people I think understand it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes the cancer patient wants to talk, sometimes not. Don’t take it personal at all. If it’s a good friend offer to take him/her to a treatment. I have to go from southern Illinois to St. Louis five days a week and then two days, repeat cycle. About ten treatments into it I can’t drive myself and Mrs. blue is wearing out.

One thing that’s kinda funny. Lots of people want to bring home cooked meals over. It’s a tremendously great gesture, but lots of chemo treatments (not all), the mere smell of food makes ya sick.

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 5:53 pm
To everyone who has been asking:

From the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/13/well/live/what-to-say-to-someone-with-cancer.html

I have been lurking here for a couple of years and now have something to contribute. Also, I am usually two or three days behind.

Finally, I am also a member of the “C” club.

Comment by Radio Frequency Wednesday, Feb 5, 20 @ 7:50 pm

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