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Illinois makes 'Barack Obama Day' a state holiday
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Posted on 08/06/2017 12:48:47 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Illinois makes 'Barack Obama Day' a state holiday

By Brandon Carter - 08/06/17 02:25 PM EDT

Former President Obama is being honored with a new state holiday in his former state of Illinois.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a measure Friday to make Aug. 4 “Barack Obama Day” in the state, according to NBC Chicago. The holiday will be celebrated each year on Obama’s birthday beginning in 2018.

The day is “set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities.”

Senate Bill 55 was passed by both state houses with no votes against it.

Rauner praised the idea behind the bill earlier this year after a previous version, which would have made the day a legal state holiday, failed. The new holiday is commemorative.

"It's incredibly proud for Illinois that the president came from Illinois. I think it's awesome, and I think we should celebrate it," Rauner said at the time, according to NBC Chicago. "I don't think it should be a formal holiday with paid, forced time off, but I think it should be a day of acknowledgment and celebration."

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To: Sub-Driver

This is a classic example why I hate Republicans. You’ll never see Democrats agreeing to a state holiday for Ronald Reagan. Even Lincoln has no recognition in IL, no cities or counties are named after him.


41 posted on 08/06/2017 2:06:24 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Man-made global liberalism is killing the planet)
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To: rdl6989

What happened to Illinois’ favorite son, Ronald Reagan? I guess this means the children, teachers, government workers in Illinois are off on his birthday, banks will be closed, the mail delivery will not happen. . . .did the taxpayers have a say in this?


42 posted on 08/06/2017 2:07:48 PM PDT by Maudeen (This world is not my home.)
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To: Jyotishi; matt04; dfwgator; SkyPilot; Roman_War_Criminal
You know, I think Gregory Peck said it best when he said, "Why here....?"

Photographer: This woman could be the mother of the child you adopted.

Mr. Thorn: Why here in this terrible place?





You know, he may not ACTUALLY be the guy but he and his cult do one amazing impression of him.
43 posted on 08/06/2017 2:07:56 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ....)
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To: Maudeen

Excellent post.


44 posted on 08/06/2017 2:11:20 PM PDT by rdl6989
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To: Sub-Driver

It’s so apropos that thiis happens three weeks after the income tax is raised by 32%, Cook Ciunty is taxing sweetened, unsweetened and even some water products at a penny an ounce, Chicago public schools are so out of. Money they are kicking around firing 1,000 teachers, Rahmbo issuing the government for more money, black on black murders are running at the rate of 15 a week, and 1.000 people a day are leaving the state for good.

People running from a confiscatory big government embodies everything Obama stood for.

I left forever on May 26th and all I can do is laugh that my family and my substantial income, my alsmost $12,000 in yearly taxes and everything else I own are out of Illinois’ reach.


45 posted on 08/06/2017 2:22:40 PM PDT by VideoPaul
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To: Sub-Driver

Does it fall on National Bacon Day?
How about National Goat Day?
National Dog Day?
National Your Wife Is A Man Day?

*SMIRK*


46 posted on 08/06/2017 2:24:04 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Men can use the ladie’s room on that very special day, and vice-versa. The inbetweens can figure it out for themselves.


47 posted on 08/06/2017 2:49:17 PM PDT by From The Deer Stand
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To: Sub-Driver

Glad the Illinois legislature has its priorities in order.


48 posted on 08/06/2017 2:53:09 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Ignorance is reparable, stupid is forever)
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To: Sub-Driver
The U.S. Treasury should coin Obama's image.
 
It would be a stimulus coin and quite possibly the best investment anyone could make becuase as every collector knows coins with a mistake on them are more valuable.
 
AC

49 posted on 08/06/2017 3:12:09 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Sub-Driver

It would have been more appropriate to wait for the day Illinois declared bankruptcy to make this announcement.


50 posted on 08/06/2017 3:22:04 PM PDT by Dapper 26
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To: Yaelle

They could invite Donald Young.

Oh wait, he was murdered......


51 posted on 08/06/2017 3:22:39 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ....)
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To: Sub-Driver

The customary celebration of Barack Obama Day is to find everyone you know and screw them over.


52 posted on 08/06/2017 3:23:37 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: SaveFerris

Good Ole Tyrone Biggums. I hope Zero gave him some crack.

53 posted on 08/06/2017 3:25:21 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Dude looks like that character.


54 posted on 08/06/2017 3:31:51 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ....)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

I am not being cynical when I say that we STILL know NOTHING about this POS and know EVERYTHING about his treason and crimes in office. WTF is wrong with America (that’s rhetorical). America died 100 years ago.


55 posted on 08/06/2017 3:34:50 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: ronnie raygun

Well, the USA celebrates Pearl Harbor Day, which is very similar in significance to a BH Obama Day.


56 posted on 08/06/2017 3:43:07 PM PDT by myerson
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To: ronnie raygun

Well, the USA celebrates Pearl Harbor Day, which is very similar in significance to a BH Obama Day.


57 posted on 08/06/2017 3:46:08 PM PDT by myerson
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To: Vendome

This commemorative coin can be yours for the low price of $25,000.00 including shipping fees of only $3200.
You can share in the exciting memory of Obama’s glorious socialist reign.


58 posted on 08/06/2017 4:21:28 PM PDT by Patrick Henry Dichotomy
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To: Sub-Driver

Maryland is making the 44th day of august Obama nation day!


59 posted on 08/06/2017 4:38:55 PM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
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To: SaveFerris

[[Things that ought to grab the attention of any Christian who understands Bible Prophecy: ]]

It should outright horrify any Christian.
If they are not upset at what they see there is something
serious wrong with them.


60 posted on 08/06/2017 4:42:39 PM PDT by Lera
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