Call It A Comeback
Whoa, that’s out of left field given everyone else is supporting him including the two Democratic Senators. John Chase’s article is somewhat strange because Hastert’s people aren’t openly opposing the reappointment, but Peter Fitzgerald’s concern is hard to figure as whether it’s paranoia or based on something real.
And for the record, t would be a horrible idea to not reappoint him.
In a moment of brilliance Manzullo says:
?You can?t bring in another pharmacist in a small town,? he said. ?You?ve got to put them on call and it costs a lot of money to carry a beeper on them.?
It costs a lot of money to carry a beeper on them? Yeah, if this was the 1970s, but that isn’t even the point. Pharmacies that don’t wish to stock a particular contraceptive are not required to dispense the contraceptive.
The pharmacist in question appears to be unable to understand the very basic point. Given he owns four pharmacies, it’s hard to figure how he believes that he has to dispense the contraceptives in questions–if he doesn’t want to dispense them, he has the choice not to order them.
Pharmacist Luke D. Vander Bleek, who owns four pharmacies in Whiteside and DeKalb counties, told the committee he would not own a pharmacy or practice in Illinois if he is forced to be involved in what he considers the destruction of human life.
I hope Vander Bleek had a nice trip out to DC, but the reality is that all he has to do is not order contraceptives he doesn’t want to dispense.
The Governor should send Manzullo a nice bouquet though, since the Governor’s position has 80% support in national opinion polls. The more social conservatives complain, the more Rod gets good publicity.
Adding to the level of bizarreness is that Vander Bleek says he’s a strong Roman Catholic and chooses to sell oral contraceptives. Beyond the strange disconnect there, oral contraceptives taken prior to intercourse can still result in a fertilized egg that is then discharged–thus being the same thing as Plan B. For a guy saying he understands the science, he doesn’t seem to grasp the problem he’s created for himself.
Over at Rich’s Tucker McElroy had the same idea I did about the Cook County Republican Party
Tucker runs a hysterical blog himself
Commenting on Wirtz not having Blackhawk games broadcast:
God I hate that fat man and his delicious liquor.
Gary Skoien of the Cook County Republicans is offering $10,000 for the conviction of Richard Daley.
The irony? The $500 bucks that would presumably go towards that reward from Don Stephens.
Criticizing Daley is fair game and certainly if Fitzgerald can nail him, bully for him, but no one has clean hands in Illinois–trying to act superior when you are taking money from a guy the Feds claim is mobbed up makes it a bit hard to take seriously.
It might also help if the Cook County Republican Central Committee had $10,000 to contribute
COH: $3,854.36 (last report–not the most recent reporting period)
Because Schock Spent over $2000 at IKEA in his campaign report.
IKEA 1800 E McConnor Pkwy
Schaumburg, IL 60173 $1,873.02
5/17/2005 Expenditure
Citizens for Schock office furniture
Citizens for Schock
IKEA 1800 E McConnor Pkwy
Schaumburg, IL 60173 $221.83
5/25/2005 Expenditure
Citizens for Schock office furniture
Citizens for Schock
Ummm…if a Democrat did that…let me hear you in unison: Liberal Elitist!
And just for Bill
In donations
Ransburg, David/Alexandra 500 E High Point Rd
Peoria, IL 61614 $500.00
4/6/2005 Individual Contribution
Citizens for Schock
Raised $28,890.00
Spent: $43,532.28
On Hand: $3,065.91
A lot of this was start up for the District operations so while the expenditures are high, it’s not all unreasonable.
In Pennsylvania as Rick Santorum.
I want to congratulate Pennsylvania bloggers and journalists and really underscore the importance of having fun while you have the chance. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to to watch a candidate engage in ritual self-immolation up close again.
And for the rest of us, Rick’s on the Daily Show Tonight
Ever wonder why I’m so slow getting back to you on e-mail? Because I don’t take enough time to get through it. Today is one of those clear out the inbox days so more later.
Long time readers may remember John Lott and his letter to me as well as fairly long discussions of his work. Lott is now accusing John Donohue of skipping debates despite clear communications from the debate sponsors that Donohue wasn’t ducking anything. When asked to correct the posts, Lott has apparently refused and the Federalist Society of University of Chicago uninvited him from a talk because it was so offensive. Tim Lambert, as always, is on top of it.
Why is this man published anymore?
I find it quite amusing. Not your typical recommendation here as it’s not a hardcore political news or commentary, but more musings on current affairs.
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