Question of the day
Every Friday afternoon, before he was unceremoniously fired, WMAY talk-show host Mike Wilson did a segment called "Cake, or Ferrets in the Boxer Shorts."
For those unfamiliar with the segment, this is where you get to vote for the wonderful sweet person that would be deserving of a nice big piece of cake, and the total [expletive deleted] that would be worthy of having ferrets dropped in his or her boxer shorts.
Since he's no longer on the air, you can post this week's nominees here.
And, please, no profanity, libel, or other bizarre behavior. Seriously, y'all are getting a little too weird for me lately. Try to have some fun with this.
posted by Rich Miller @ 11/18/2005 05:13:00 AM
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For those who've never played the game, I'll show you how it's done:
Cake: All of the wonderful commenters here who try their best to have decent discussions.
Ferrets: The handful of jerks who are going to force me to move to another website so I can track each and every commenter and then use that information to ban the bad apples from even accessing the site and also have them hung by their thumbs in the public square.
See? It's so easy.
Cake: For Rich Miller for writing about a local radio issue which got the blog off the usual burn, bash and slash mode it seems to have gotten into in the past few weeks. Good job Rich.
Ferrets: To the posters who feel the need to write about anything they here the voices telling them whether they know the facts or people involved.
Cake for all the consciencious state employees who are doing their jobs, trying to smile and keep below the radar.
Ferrets to WMAY for having no class or grace.
Cake- for all of the legitimate state workers.
Ferrets- for all the unqualified cronies masquerading as state workers.
Cake - to all the people in public life ( elected and appointed; the State, County, and Municipal employees) who provide the safety, amenities, and services that the Public constantly take for granted and scorn as over-paid political hacks - until we need a tax-assesment challenge signed, notarized and filed; a gas or water main sealed; a fire fought; a violent criminal appprehended; a protective law enacted; or a neighbor, relative or friend aided.
A BIG THICK BUTTER CREAM ICED PIECE - SLICED AND PLATED!
Ferret - In the Farrah's of the mean-spirited, disaffected, opportunistic, agenda-toting bottom-feeders who use the Media, the Courts, Soical Serices Agencies, and the U.S. Constitution to undermine respect for public service; advance their financial portfolios; and erect public platforms for their selfish and limited interests. A ferret with a bad sense fo direction and no sense of humor would be fitting.
Cake: Rep. John Murtha, D-PA for calling for an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
Ferrets: To House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-IL. "They want us to wave the white flag of surrender to the terrorists of the world." Man, that gets old!
Cake- to pickles!!!!
Ferret- I'm not having any today, thanks.
Cake - to Lt. Guv Pat Quinn for his work with Operation Support Our Troops, which will collect DVDs, disposable cameras and other goods for care packages for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan through the weekend at LaSalle Bank locations http://www.operationhomefront.org/Community/community_help_support.shtml
Ferrets: To that bloviating sack Rush Limbaugh, whose idea of "supporting our troops" is to have donated subscriptions of the Limbaugh Letter (ugh) sent to them - having been PAID FOR BY OTHER LIMBAUGH LISTENERS. That's right. Operation Line Rush's Pockets in the name of our Armed Forces. Shock of shocks...another conservative war profiteer.
Cake to Sen. Pres. Emil Jones if he really just went to Vegas to get married as is rumored.
Cake: EMTs everywhere.
Ferrets: To those responsible for botching the announcement of the new SIU President, including intentionally giving a changed news conference time to one outlet while specifically holding it from others because it would be 'prudent' for people to find out that way. Strikes one and two were having bad dates. Twice. Hopefully the choice, whomever it is, won't be strike three.
Cake - To the thousands of state workers who are putting up with the current Governor in hopes of getting another one who cares about governing and not poll numbers.
Ferrets - To The Dude (7:15 a.m.) who obviously is a Blago staffer or campaign worker who cares more about poll numbers and less about the future financial future of the State. (He should change his name to "Dud" instead.)
Man, when are you going to learn that the rest of us would love for All Kids to work, but it doesn't and we're worried about what we're going to do in three years.
Cake - U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitgerald - who made the honor roll in People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" Issue.
Ferret - former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, who had the audacity to suggest that he was somehow better or different than any other politician. Gramm likened George Ryan to a prostitute, even though Gramm was available for rent to Enron's "Kenny Boy" DeLay whenever he needed a friend.
What do you mean it doesnt work? It hasnt even begun yet? Talk about pessimists!
Rich, would you call that negative pushback from the anti blago side?
Cake: For Therese McMahon of DCEO who worked to bring integrity back to our local workforce area.
http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2005/11/18/news/news001.txt
Cake: IDOT posters who are sometimes unruly but usually have spot on information and were actually instrumental in helping uncover the wrongdoings of the onetime Director of Finance and Administration.
Ferrets: Pamela Furr for bashing Rich Miller during her 9:00 hour today.
Cake: Me. I like cake. I should get more of it.
Ferrets: Actually, I kind of like ferrets, too. Perhaps not in the boxers, but in general...
Cake: John Murtha for speaking out and stating the obvious while in doing so putting an enormous target on his back.
Ferrets: confused and dim commenters on political blogs who yelp that their right to "free speech" is being violated if their irrelevant and disruptive tripe is not allowed.
Cake: Illinois taxpayers putting up with this governor putting a ferret in their boxers.
Ferret: Congressional cowards backstabbing American troops and Democracy everywhere.
cake: Dan Rutherford. He volunteered to make the tough run against Jesse White, and didn't switch to the easier race for Treasurer when given the chance. He has also been running a refreshingly positive campaign that engages voters.
ferrets: Democrats in the General Assembly. First they "balance" the state budget in a shamefully irresponsible way, then they pass a massive new entitlement program during the veto session with no specifics on how it will work or how much it will cost.
Rich, two items of interest that I wouldnt mind seeing threads on today. First, a thread on the Sun Times story in which Topinka claims to shread everything in fear that somebody will go through her trash to get info on her. Second, more on Fritchey's possible announcement.
On the first, should she be bragging about how she shreads documents? Is she, in face, still under investigation? On the second, what other information do you have onaq possible run by Fritchey. I'm thoroughly intrigued by his possible candidacy. Have you talked to him? What has he to say? He would be a great candidate.
Cake: Great old Neighborhoods.
Ferrets: Castles built in great old neighborhoods.
Where can I find the Daniel Katalnic indictment online?
Does it mention Al "the troll" Sanchez or Victor "Fat Bald Buddha" Reyes.
Cake: To our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who spend this Thanksgiving away from home and their loved ones. Your service to our country is appreciated.
Ferrets: To WMAY (part of the Midwest "Family" Broadcasting Network) for running disgusting ads for the weekend star attraction at Deja Vu, in the middle of the day, featuring such family-friendly dialogue as "these babies are bigger than 2 regulation NFL footballs.."
Cake: To candidate Blagojevich for promising to discontinue "business as usual" in state government.
Ferrets: To Governor Blagojevich for taking "business as usual" to new heights in state government.
Cake: Rep. John Murtha (D-Penn.) for putting his hawk wings on the chopping block and criticizing the Iraq war. Give that man some cake, and a beer!
Murtha should be given cake for this statement alone (re: VP Cheney)--"I like guys who got five deferments and (have) never been there and send people to war, and then don't like to hear suggestions about what needs to be done." Ouch.
Ferrets: Those that opposed Marty Cohen's appointment as ICC chair. Totally gutless.
cake: Senate President Jones for stopping the governor's irresponsible and outrageous nomination of Marty Cohen.
ferrets: Gutless congressional Democrats who vote advocate the simple, popular solution while darn-well knowing the disasterous consequences of that policy.
Cake: Jim Hendry for landing left-hander Scott Eyre, who should be with our beloved Sox.
Ferrets: Ken Williams for trolling Aaron Rowand as trade bait after failing to land Scott Eyre.
Cake: Mike McDermott, kingmaker.
Ferrets: Anyone in the way of Mike McDermott, kingmaker. And that includes you, Rich Miller.
www.pamelafurr.com Go to her blog. Tell her why you hate her and want Mike Wilson back. She's begging you to on her blog.
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