Open Thread (11/19/2008)

Posted November 19th, 2008 at 07:39 AM by IlliniPundit
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

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On November 19th, 2008 at 10:31 AM, Run4cvrlib said:

Hey Thanksgiving is coming next week what are you all thankful for?

Spouse, great family, friends, you're friendly neighborhood Blog Moderator?

 

 

On November 19th, 2008 at 10:33 AM, Ralph Lngenheim (not verified) said:

"Man  is, by nature, a political animal."  Aristotle

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On November 19th, 2008 at 10:40 AM, Glock21 said:

I'm thankful that gun bans typically have grandfather clauses.

 

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On November 19th, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:

There is rumor of a group called the Tri-Partisans, who are they?

I hear they are trying to qualify candidates and develop a pledge.

Does this sound like something that might work and should we get involved?

Curious George

 

On November 19th, 2008 at 11:48 AM, DaveM said:

Anon: I dunno, the last time someone tried a tri-partite pact, it didn't work out so well for them.

On November 19th, 2008 at 09:53 PM, pattsi said:

Several days ago on an open thread, there was a discussion about the merits of the new architecture/high profile buildings going up in the community. I mentioned that Mike Jackson, the state architect for historic preservation was to give a lecture today, the 19th. Here is a very short summary of the points that he made related to the 150 Illinois Great Places that have been chosen. The criteria used is: 1. is the design on a human scale; 2. is the design compact and pedestrian friendly; 3. is the design a mixed-use development; 4. does the design preserve urban centers and is vibrant; 5. the sense of place--can you stand and visually experience the whole space. You can look at the information and pictures of the 150 places by going to  www.illinoisgreatplaces.com    It is an excellent web site and a great planning tool for visiting parts of the state that you have never been.  :-)

Pattsi Petrie