Roundtable: How do we clean up Illinois politics?
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti leave after speaking to the media at the Federal Courthouse Monday, June 27, 2011 in Chicago. Blagojevich has been convicted of 17 of the 20 charges against him, including all 11 charges related to his attempt to sell or trade President Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) Democratically elected leaders have learned that the election process can be reduced to a popularity contest. Even after it was learned that Blagojevich was being investigated for federal offenses he was elected to a second term. The only way to clean up the corruption in Illinois is for the voters to take a more active role in learning about the candidates; not just the candidates for governor, but everyone on the ballot. Forget personalities, parties or expected favors. Partisan politics has failed us. Be more aware of what is going on before we vote. The Tea Party, 9-12 Project and Constitution Parties are far more objective than most media outlets but don’t rely on any of them exclusively either. Keep an inquisitive mind, demand openness, honesty and accountability and communicate your expectations to your elected officials. Charlie Gruner A majority of Knox County voters returned Blago to a second term. As long as the voters regard corruption as normal and only act shocked after the latest scandal is uncovered, we will continue to get the kind of government we deserve. They say that if you didn’t vote, you can’t complain. In the same way, if you voted for these clowns, don’t feign surprise when they continue to do what they’ve always done. Harry Bulkeley Every time public corruption in Illinois is demonstrated again, sitting politicians deliver streams of high-minded platitudes which ring hollow in the face of reality. Although considering the unsavory way business is done in Springfield, cleaning up Illinois politics sounds like one of the labors of Hercules, learning from states with demonstrably high ethical standards would be a good beginning. A commission should be established consisting of people representing all regions of the state, not more than 10 percent of whom can ever have held any public office.Twelve Labors Of Hercules - News
Although considering the unsavory way business is done in Springfield, cleaning up Illinois politics sounds like one of the labors of Hercules, learning from states with demonstrably high ethical standards would be a good beginning.
Another scribbler compared the challenge facing Greece to the 12 labours of Hercules. Top prize for erudition, though, went to Nick Parsons of National Australia Bank, who chose the longest day to compare the long Hellenic power struggle to the story
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In addition, the Academy students are working toward the goal of producing and performing two live theater performances on Saturday, June 25 — one a scripted play called “The Labors of Hercules Sitch” (a modern retelling of the Hercules myth) and one
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The 12 Labors of Hercules Architect
1 Restore Hansel & Gretel's gingerbread house drenched by the rain
2 Design Tarzan's eco-friendly house (in the jungle)
3 Participate in a talent show for architects
4 Paint Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye with polka dots - à pois
5 Disassemble the Eiffel Tower following the instructions on the box
6 Shoot a remake of "The House" and "The Belly of an Architect"
7 Realize (at least) 1 of Yona Friedman's ideas
8 A project to make Pompeii inhabitable
9 Build the other 2 pyramids in front of the Louvre-Giza
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11 Moving staircases, moving floors, moving ceilings, moving toilets, moving roofs, moving kitchens
12 Housexy you!
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