tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post3844736747054848859..comments2023-10-31T10:50:53.740-05:00Comments on Team America's 10th District Blog: It's a Friday; Maybe That Means We'll See Q2 Fundraising Numbers From Alexi Giannoulias (UPDATED)Team Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035504738668036802noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-77058654849671136792010-07-12T10:01:22.848-05:002010-07-12T10:01:22.848-05:00With the Senate race, some in the 10th are too clo...With the Senate race, some in the 10th are too close to the fire to feel the heat! Remember that most Rs in the state of Illinois, most voters for that matter, first learned of Rep. MSK in June...when the military exaggerations were covered over and over in the main stream media...<br /><br />This race was a slamdunk...and is now quite even. I am confident though, that as the voters pay more attention to this race as we approach November and learn more about the candidates, MSK will win comfortably...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-73661163852373852392010-07-11T16:00:28.944-05:002010-07-11T16:00:28.944-05:00And completely ignoring the possibility that feedb...And completely ignoring the possibility that feedback received in 2008, which didn't apply then, COULD possibly apply in this race because...well, it's not 2008, nor a congressional race, nor a 10th CD race, nor even a race against the same opponent.<br /><br />Kind of the "complacency" I'd guess that prevented them from doing OR on their own candidate, which probably could have avoided alot of the crap that's been slung around over the past few weeks.<br /><br />But then it seems that feedback from anywhere is not welcome, nor required by the Kirk Campaign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-34103504706901094272010-07-11T15:54:59.071-05:002010-07-11T15:54:59.071-05:00Feedback, like 3:14 exhibiting quite a bit of &quo...Feedback, like 3:14 exhibiting quite a bit of "complacency" with that comment--considering that this is no longer a congressional race in the 10th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-33061218373007727842010-07-11T15:51:51.464-05:002010-07-11T15:51:51.464-05:00lol, Colonial.
"Bitter" is not a good d...lol, Colonial.<br /><br />"Bitter" is not a good descriptor. I've been around for WAY too long to let stuff like this upset me.<br /><br />Just advocating, sharing thoughts and observations, and otherwise providing feedback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-48674735634355923442010-07-11T15:14:03.408-05:002010-07-11T15:14:03.408-05:00CC, you and your have been saying the same thing a...CC, you and your have been saying the same thing about Kirk for years. Yet, he continues to best you over and over again. My favorite was 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-11054669866186449622010-07-11T15:02:20.936-05:002010-07-11T15:02:20.936-05:00TA-
Looks like I've found an embittered Kirk ...TA-<br /><br />Looks like I've found an embittered Kirk supporter. What do you think the cause is? Your candidate being untruth? Or his campaign being unable to handle anything with any level of skill? <br /><br />Honestly, Kirk's campaign has been playing AA ball in a major league race. <br /><br />To the anon who challenged me on Stufflebeam, I would love some stats or information telling me to the contrary. According to election commission releases, the guy is on the ballot. Can't wait for Kirk to run to the right to shore up the base so they don't vote for a real conservative instead of a RINO.<br /><br />Until Next Time,<br />A Concerned ColonialAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-32865983206126454272010-07-11T13:18:12.477-05:002010-07-11T13:18:12.477-05:00But you will eventually get a call back from someo...But you will eventually get a call back from someone, asking whether you'd like to volunteer do some "data entry" into their databases.<br /><br />Hmmm....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-36219214948171378122010-07-11T13:09:38.953-05:002010-07-11T13:09:38.953-05:00Furthermore, if a "question" pops up tha...Furthermore, if a "question" pops up that's pretty critical--and you reach out to someone on staff to help, good luck getting a response back.<br /><br />Even after you identify yourself, the blog, your handles, etc. so that they can take a look at your level of support, etc.<br /><br />First campaign to do that in my experience. Most know who their "blogging" supporters are--and are MORE than happy to work with them.<br /><br />Not this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-41724656615595022952010-07-11T13:00:45.135-05:002010-07-11T13:00:45.135-05:00And I'll take a guess as to why this is happen...And I'll take a guess as to why this is happening.<br /><br />The "DC guys" and maybe even "new staffers", who have no history or reputation in IL blogging (even under assumed names) just think they can "pop" in, spew their one-liners, and everyone will fall at their feet and follow them without any challenge...because well, they're superior to the pundits and activists who have been around for years--and will CONTINUE to be around for years.<br /><br />They get "blown" away because of how "amateur" and "transparent" they are--and then decide to just pop in from that point forward to call those having decent debates and discussion "names" or to lazily repeat "talking points" every once in a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-14119087340618691872010-07-11T12:46:11.276-05:002010-07-11T12:46:11.276-05:00=Anon 7:28--its taken the Kirk campaign this long ...=Anon 7:28--its taken the Kirk campaign this long to send someone over here to stop the bleeding??=<br /><br />The Kirk Campaign believe that "blogs" have no influence on ANYONE, and actually LAUGH at even supporters who blog on Kirk's behalf.<br /><br />That's not an assumption. That's a fact based on personal experience with one of the "DC Hack's" on Kirk's Campaign.<br /><br />I will speculate and "assume", however, that that same hack--and others probably DO blog and "contribute" nothing more than calling people "haters", telling them to "STFU" when they try to debate the issues, etc., THUS working against those of us who are making progress and controlling damage within the context of said blogs.<br /><br />It's actually a "first" in IL blogging: MOST of Kirk's supporters--and maybe staff--are actually managing to inflict more damage on Kirk than help and to "undo" the "good will" done by others. It's been going on for months now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-17120249877042945142010-07-11T11:35:38.832-05:002010-07-11T11:35:38.832-05:00Suggest you check on Stufflebeam actually being ON...Suggest you check on Stufflebeam actually being ON the ballot in November. You guys are way off. Not a surprise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-32945112135071653682010-07-11T10:26:26.134-05:002010-07-11T10:26:26.134-05:00A Concerned Colonial,
I totally agree with you abo...A Concerned Colonial,<br />I totally agree with you about FOKLAEAPS. The comments of that poster have a very weird style and are sometimes bizarre. That's ok,of course, as long as he/she shows respect to other posters. But in this thread FOKLAEAPS clearly crossed the line by posting the home address of someone for no good reason. I dont understand why TA did not delete that post and ban FOKLAEAPS. That sort of behavior should not be tolerated.Blue Windnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-83897419383771783772010-07-11T10:23:50.935-05:002010-07-11T10:23:50.935-05:00CC. suggest you stuff your Stufflebeam where it be...CC. suggest you stuff your Stufflebeam where it belongs. You and the rest of the carping, harping windbags add nothing, bring nothing. TA gives you this space because nobody gives a damn about that angry catwoman's blog so you come here and yap at everything and anything. Nobody cares. Enjoy your Sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-74963866188944921992010-07-11T10:16:35.338-05:002010-07-11T10:16:35.338-05:00TA--one final thought, if you visit Stufflebeam...TA--one final thought, if you visit Stufflebeam's site, you may find out that his positions are much closer to Bingo Bob Dolt's than Kirk's are. After all Dolt is "more conservative than I let on". By the way, how do you feel about Dolt having BP stock and then using his campaign to support them? The only thing he and Kirk actually seem to have in common is questionable ethics and a penchant for 'misremember'-ing the truth.<br /><br />Until Next Time,<br />A Concerned ColonialAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-58279275815671517222010-07-11T10:10:52.129-05:002010-07-11T10:10:52.129-05:00Anon 7:28--its taken the Kirk campaign this long t...Anon 7:28--its taken the Kirk campaign this long to send someone over here to stop the bleeding??<br /><br />FOKLAES--I find it entertaining that someone who is hiding behind a acronym is trying to out people's addresses and personal information, I'm sorry but it only exposes how much of a DC hack and slime-bucket you really are. TA should seriously consider limiting your "contributions" to this blog.<br /><br />On the Kirk issue, TA and others seem to forget something very important: there IS a TRUE CONSERVATIVE on the Senate ballot. His name is Randy Stufflebeam, he got 34,000 signatures +(you needed 25k to get on) and they went uncontested by Kirk's pitiful and amateur campaign staff. ALL of the Rs downstate and in central/western IL who have issues voting for a pro-choice, pro-gun control, pro-stem cell, pro-lying candidate in Kirk now have a true conservative/tea party patriot that they can support. If you're tired of the partisan hackery, go pay a visit to www.runrandyrun.com.<br /><br />TA--this guy is going to cost your boy Kirk "the Liar in Chief" his election. I've said it before, Kirk can't win based on demographics and this just sews it up for Sen. Giannoulias <br /><br /><br />Until Next Time,<br />A Concerned ColonialAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-10615786866263227832010-07-11T07:28:58.938-05:002010-07-11T07:28:58.938-05:00I've come to a conclusion after the barrage of...I've come to a conclusion after the barrage of senseless comments lately. Mark Kirk is a Republican, has always been a Republican who stands for smaller government, fiscal discipline, socially moderate stands on issues like a woman's right to choose but not using federal funds to provide that choice, sound environmental stands, leading of stem cell research, and a commitment to personal responsibility. Nothing has changed in what he stands for as an elected official. He made a human error in exaggerating an already stellar record in the Navy. That outstanding record is backed up by the NAVY, not by those of us who stand in strong support of this proven leader. Of course he didn't need to exaggerate his record. Of course he didn't need to make himself look larger than life. Mark apologized at a lengthy press event nearly 2 weeks ago. He told reporters at that press event that he'd stay there and answer everything on their minds. He did that. He also wanted them to understand that once that press event was over, so would the discussion end about his error in judgment. He and we need to move on to hear how he wants to help move our nation back on track and move forward by returning to DC as Senator Mark Kirk.<br />I've come to realize that only a few of the hard-core die-hards who post here want to hammer and hammer until the cows come home which is pointless and useless. <br />Mark Kirk has done more right than wrong, more good than bad. I hope we can all say that about our own performances each day we're on this earth. <br />When TA posts about fundraising numbers it's clear that the discussion will veer off and end up as just more of the same old, same old. And it's ONLY the few who continue to beat an already stale, dead issue. The average voter in IL doesn't give two hoots in hell - yet. The Rasmussen poll shows that the Independent Voter still favors Kirk. Why? Because they still see the bigger picture. The Blue Winds, RobN, Ellen, Lauren, Joe and a FEW others who frequent this Blog are simply never going to move forward. The rest of the voting population wants and deserves to move forward and to hear what Kirk and Alexi can say about HOW they'll create jobs to help our depressed State get moving forward.<br />I'm moving forward by not reading this Blog or any other Blog until AFTER the election. It's simply pointless. Rants on both sides make it impossible to have any kind of discussion/debate on issues. So, as Joan Rivers would say, talk among yourseves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-41627937822990240732010-07-10T23:38:12.704-05:002010-07-10T23:38:12.704-05:00I have a question:
Why did Kirk choose to run a...I have a question: <br /><br />Why did Kirk choose to run as a Republican instead of a Democrat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-13101237502402805882010-07-10T23:30:49.903-05:002010-07-10T23:30:49.903-05:00Just to put things into perspective for you: the ...Just to put things into perspective for you: the "taxation" issue--even without the slight to Brady--is far worse than the "military issue" ever could have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-55663945646204254752010-07-10T23:13:40.518-05:002010-07-10T23:13:40.518-05:00From the Kirk Campaign:
"If @Alexi4Illinois ...From the Kirk Campaign:<br /><br />"If @Alexi4Illinois donated his $30,000 refund to charity wouldn't he be eligible for a tax write-off in 2010?"<br /><br />Do they REALLY need someone to explain this to them?<br /><br />How "petty" and "nagging" can one get? Giving off the impression of disliking and envying "wealth" much?<br /><br />Is this considered building a good "image" for Kirk? <br /><br />Not only does the Campaign not seem to understand the tax code, it also seems to be disregarding Republican basic Republican values and principles, AND painting Kirk himself as a hyprocrite.<br /><br />Hmmm...reading McConnell's quotes is sending a shiver up my spine. Deja vous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-26890215759585469592010-07-10T22:48:26.528-05:002010-07-10T22:48:26.528-05:00Sorry. That should have been "kindness"...Sorry. That should have been "kindness" that I can muster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-5232962060001566912010-07-10T22:46:58.456-05:002010-07-10T22:46:58.456-05:00=Did you borrow or steal the "you had six yea...=Did you borrow or steal the "you had six years to come up with a Candidate" line frome me, FOKLAEAPS?=<br /><br />And, with all the kindest that I can possibly muster, what makes you think, FOKLAEPS, that Conservatives would EVER listen to you? <br /><br />You seem to even be having trouble just getting "your foot in the door"--not only with Conservatives in IL, but Moderates and Ds, as well.<br /><br />This is IL. It's not DC. And it's a statewide race. You seem to keep forgetting that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-82302451590036344202010-07-10T22:31:19.921-05:002010-07-10T22:31:19.921-05:00Mea culpa for the typos--keyboard's going bad....Mea culpa for the typos--keyboard's going bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-57053512574252976632010-07-10T22:29:43.076-05:002010-07-10T22:29:43.076-05:00Tell me "FOKLAEAPS":
In Illinois, if gi...Tell me "FOKLAEAPS":<br /><br />In Illinois, if given a choice between a D and and R, who are "selling themselves" as "very similar":<br /><br />= Will Ds vote for an R or a D?<br /><br />= What portion of Rs will go for a third party or Indie instead?<br /><br />= What portion of Indies will go for the candidate "they like best" or "think they can trust the most"?<br /><br />Who came up with this "Mr. Independent" strategy--and is everyone absolutely certain its going to work o/s the 10th?<br /><br />Are the "Kirk Team" absolutely certain they'll do OK turning away their "base"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-1694404991862859322010-07-10T22:20:50.149-05:002010-07-10T22:20:50.149-05:00Rob's right. The whole tax controversy's ...Rob's right. The whole tax controversy's grounded in Repubican values and principles--and it looks like "Team Kirk" fell for Alexi's bait "hook, line, and sinker".<br /><br />There go the Conservatives AND Libertarians now. And another clue: there's trouble brewing when things are "awfully quiet out there."<br /><br />Hearts and minds--and "doing as I do" is just fine v. trying to spin it into gosh knows what.<br /><br />Time to take a stand. No one can be all things to all people. It's insincere--and just about everyone knows that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194608964536238003.post-40972556368061823642010-07-10T21:21:59.772-05:002010-07-10T21:21:59.772-05:00Louis,
Everything Ellen wrote and you wrote to he...Louis,<br /><br />Everything Ellen wrote and you wrote to her imploring her to clarify further had already been written at Progress Illinois at one point or another anyway.<br /><br />What are you complaining about?<br /><br />Kirk is taking advantage of a perfectly legal tax loophole to help improve his own personal bottom line, just as he has criticized the Republican standard-bearer Bill Brady and his opponent Alexi Giannoulias for doing.Rob_Nhttp://illinoisreason.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com