Thanks for your comments, Art.

Really folks, if you have not lived in Illinois a long time nor in Chicago at all, you can' really comprehend Illinois politics looking at them from the outside. It's just all going to be so much wackier than you can believe, that the best way to enjoy Illinois politics is just to sit back and watch, and enjoy the surprises.

I used to say-- and it's probably still true-- that in Illinois politics, just imagine what would be the FUNNIEST "hidden" factors, facts, reasons, or motives. Get wild with your thinking until you are splitting your sides. BINGO-- that is probably EXACTLY what is actually going on. It's not necessarily the scummiest thing, but the funniest.

Illinois politics is best as entertainment value.


And another thing-- there is usually a mob angle not being talked about, that it is better for all concerned NOT to talk about.

~S~