We have so much to be proud of here in the People’s Republic of Illinois.  While the rest of the country (even some blue states) is busy finding ways to reduce expenses and slash spending to stave off fiscal disaster during the Obama recession, Illinois under the leadership of long-time Democrat bag man Pat Quinn has raised taxes, increased spending and is hiring more (union) state workers.   How many states can say that their governor was elected with less than 50% of the vote?  How many states can say that their governor carried only 3 out of 102 counties and still was elected?   Yes indeed, we here in Illinois can sure be proud that our governor, along with the Democrat dominated Assembly and Senate continue to fight any attempts at meaningful reform.   Prior to the recent NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, Governor Quinn and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker made a friendly wager.  The bet in question...(Read Full Post)