Blogcritics: Comments on And He's OUT! Ryan Drops From Illinois Senate Race

Comment by Bob A. Booey

Sat, 26 Jun 2004 11:21:56 EDT

CW, Yes, I'm from Chicago. I wrote a whole section about Obama's rise and his future in one of the previous Jack Ryan/Obama topics a couple of days ago. I revise my speculation about his viability as a future VP candidate, though, because I didn't know he'd admitted to cocaine use. Nonetheless, I can still see him being a ranking leader in the Senate much like his mentor Paul Simon, respected by both sides of the aisle for his intellect, integrity, and persuasion. I too like Tek's self-deprecating plug, for what it's worth. Go Scary Spice :) RJ, Bush is a multi-millionaire too and he obviously likes the "haves and the have mores" quite a bit. I guess everyone on here insists on being a Trekkie or Star Wars character. Bobba Fett out!

Comment by RJ Elliott

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:52:10 EDT

Er, I meant "giver" not "recipient." Which I probably spelled incorrectly anyway. Oh well. :-/ Thanks Tek. I'm now depressed. :-/

Comment by RJ Elliott

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:50:06 EDT

LOL... Whatever. I gave it to you, it's yours to spend however you'd like. Even on pond-filth like multi-millionaire John F-ing Kerry. The unfortunate thing about Web donations is, you can't wipe your ass with it and send it back to the recipient... :-/

Comment by Ms. Tek

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:46:32 EDT

Oh, PLEASE DO ask for your dollar back!! Please, please, please!! If not, I'll just donate that dollar to John Kerry- In your name, spelled properly. ;) To John Kerry $1 From RJ Elliott

Comment by RJ Elliott

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:35:03 EDT

Aww. I'm hurt for two reasons. First, you didn't spell my name right. Second, I gave you an Amazon donation as a peace offering. :-/ Don't worry. I won't ask for a refund. [sniff]...

Comment by Ms. Tek

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:32:21 EDT

None of your business, Elliot.

Comment by RJ Elliott

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:27:06 EDT

Tek: A question of purely prurient interest - What else is pierced besides your tongue? :-P

Comment by Jim Carruthers

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 22:26:21 EDT

Of course, with Ryan out of the race, the Republicans have to forgo their election marketing campaign at local hot dog stands. And here they had the opportunity to show they could challenge Clinton the week his book came out on wiener issues.

Comment by Mac Diva

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 22:15:40 EDT

Bob, it is a girl thing. You wouldn't understand-:). I read that Oberweis is poison to the White House after hopping in bed (not literally, as far as I know) with Tancredo. Another thing that strikes me after spending a week in Illinois politics wise is that y'all have all these very, very, very rich people running for offices only one of them can win. Imagine how much good those fortunes could do if they weren't being wasted on politics. And, oh, I have a piece up on Ryan's exit, "Jack hits the road."

Comment by CW Fisher

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 22:09:23 EDT

I meant "shameless self promotions."

Comment by CW Fisher

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 22:08:25 EDT

Bobba... you're from Illinois? I'm from Illinois. Out here we're all ill-annoyed. I think the difference between the reds and blues has a lot to do with sex. Blues are for it, reds against it. In time this will produce more blues than reds, except it seems most blues would rather be red than pregnant, hence the subsex alternatives. BJs, cigars, lap dances and so forth. Frankly, I'm awed by the Republican response in Illinois. The Repos don't do well here, and they had a shot with Ryan. Talk about sticking to their guns. I respect that. But Obama's going to be hard to beat. If you don't know the name yet, learn it now. He's going places. And Tek.... you shameless self protions are the most shameless ever. How we love them! You rule.

Comment by Bob A. Booey

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:56:36 EDT

Freaky. I don't know what's more disgusting -- curly pubes or you thinking about them. I think I see people's point about the prurient nature of the public and media now. For what it's worth, I never thought Jack Ryan was that good-looking. He's got a big smile and he's a tall mofo, but he's always looked a lil off to me. I'll miss seeing him surrounded by black children constantly. Oberweis is a racist who got smoked in the primaries. He won't get the call unless no one else will do it. He is rich, but it'll be Gidwitz (the former chair of the Illinois Board of Education who is being pushed into it despite his wife's objections) or Rauschenberger. The Illinois GOP won't choose another hard-right social conservative like Ryan -- who won the primaries because his pro-life views mollified the conservative wing of the party -- and Oberweis isn't a moderate like Gidwitz. Ryan withdrawal statement Published June 25, 2004, 2:45 PM CDT U.S. Senate candidate Jack Ryan today released the following statement: "Thirteen months ago, I announced my determination to seek the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. I entered this race because I love my country and my home state of Illinois �" and because I believe that one man, living for purposes larger than himself, can make a difference. "The media has gotten out of control. The fact that the Chicago Tribune sues for access to sealed custody documents and then takes unto itself the right to publish details of a custody dispute �" over the objections of two parents who agree that the re-airing of their arguments will hurt their ability to co-parent their child and will hurt their child �" is truly outrageous. "The debate between competing visions and philosophies is a vital one �" one the voters of Illinois absolutely deserve. Elections, after all, are about choices. But it's clear to me that a vigorous debate on the issues most likely could not take place if I remain in the race. "What would take place, rather, is a brutal, scorched-earth campaign �" the kind of campaign that has turned off so many voters, the kind of politics I refuse to play. "Accordingly, I am today withdrawing from the race. "To the 234,000 Republican voters who cast a ballot for me in March, to the thousands of supporters and volunteers who have invested in our campaign the two most precious resources they have �" their time and their money �" I say thank you. I will never be able to properly express the depth of my gratitude for the trust you placed in me."

Comment by Mac Diva

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:40:48 EDT

It just struck me that now we may not be seeing nude pictures of Jack Ryan. Not that I am into salacious material or anything. But, I had expectations of seeing nude pictures of Jack Ryan as sex clubs and/or former lovers came forward. I don't like it when my expectations are dashed. I wonder if the hair on his lower regions is curly too. . . .

Comment by jack e. jett

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 17:02:15 EDT

reep, sew, whips, and chains jack