Question of the day
Monday, Mar 2, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* I ran into Tim Butler Friday night at the Tossers’ show in Springfield. Everybody who knows him thinks he’s a solid dude. And if he likes Irish punk, that’s a pretty good start…
Republican Party leaders in the 87th District have selected Tim Butler of Springfield to fill former state Rep. Rich Brauer’s vacant seat.
The replacement committee chose Butler at a meeting Saturday afternoon in Springfield. He received a unanimous vote from the GOP chairmen of Sangamon, Tazewell, Logan and Menard counties. Butler is the district chief of staff for Republican U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis of Tayorville.
The committee chose Butler from a pool of 15 hopefuls after it received two late applications by fax on Friday. He was the only candidate formally interviewed.
Dave Bender, Logan County Republican Party chair and head of the committee, said Saturday that Butler’s experience, education and political background gave him the advantage. He said they didn’t discuss specific policies.
* He’s also a big Pearl Jam fan…
* The Question: Caption?
- Amalia - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:00 pm:
Bert Macklin, State Representative
- VanillaMan - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:01 pm:
Pearl Jammed
- Anonin' - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:04 pm:
Check that focus! Ready to end the corrupt bargains and dishonest budgets. Oh wait, I am one of the rentals. Few weeks here and I can announce against Schock.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:04 pm:
Am I tool old to wear this hat? Am I too young to wear this hat?
- Nearly Normal - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:06 pm:
Deer in the headlghts look: “What have I done? It is going to be a long Spring in Springfield!”
- Precinct Captain - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:08 pm:
Oceans (of Rauner money await).
- Wordslinger - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:09 pm:
“Rod-a-knee has spoken…. here todayyyyyyyyyyyyy…..”
“Oh where oh where can my district be? The one Rodney gave to me? He’s gone to Congress so I got to be good……”
- Nick Naylor - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:10 pm:
Fred Garvin, Male State Representative
- Montrose - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:10 pm:
Can’t find a better man.
- Rodney's next 95th Fief - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:11 pm:
Just a lil brash, loves the camera flash, and tops it all off with a whole lotta class.
- vole - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:13 pm:
Looks like Colorado. Just sayin’
- Nearly Normal - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:14 pm:
I dozed off there while fishing. Ya know, I had the weirdest dream…
- Tim Butler - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:16 pm:
You forgot to let them know I was drinking a Stag at The Tossers show. Thanks Rich. Appreciate the shout out. Caption away!
- Pot calling kettle - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:17 pm:
Wait until they find out I’m not a 22-year old law school student with no experience!
- ToughGuy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:20 pm:
Hey! They promised me a free bowl of soup with this hat.
- MrJM - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:24 pm:
Retrenchment and hoggishness
The aristocrat choir sings
“What’s the ruckus?”
The haves have not a clue
The immenseness of suffering
And the odd negotiation, a rarity
With onion-skin plausibility of life
And a keyboard reaffirmation
Gossard, Stone and Vedder, Eddie.
“Bu$hleager” Riot Act.
Epic Records, 2002.
- Wordslinger - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:29 pm:
– looks like Colorado. Just saying.–
LOL, I thought the same thing,
– I can fix the state budget. My old man’s s TV repairman and he’s got an awesome set of tools…..”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:29 pm:
Wow. I even waited!
“When you buy a hat like this, I bet you get a free bowl of soup!”
- Stones - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:31 pm:
The hipster looks lost in the wilderness.
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:40 pm:
full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hey who took my Ray-Ban’s?
- A guy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:42 pm:
Milan Straw Hat. If you don’t have one…you don’t know. If it’s based only on the hat…he’ll be fine.
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:46 pm:
Um, I didn’t know what a ‘Tosser’ was until I watched Doc Martin on Netflix.. Not sure I’d want that brand….
- Central Guy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:49 pm:
Tim is a class guy and has the skill set to serve in the General Assembly, or a higher office. He is a consummate professional and extremely qualified to receive the appointment.
A real loss for Congressman Davis. A big plus for the Illinois House. It was a pleasure working with him on a variety of issues, and will continue to be in his new role!
- Jake From Elwood - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:54 pm:
Good taste in music, but not haberdashery…
Prepping for a meeting with “The Fixer” Mike Madigan?
- vole - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:55 pm:
Would this dude please give Schock a fashion lesson? I wear a wool hat like this, to keep my head warm, but get paranoid about sometimes and think somebody is gonna mistake me for a shaman clown.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:57 pm:
“The new R.E.M. cover band front man is…”
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:02 pm:
GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT. You had to ask?
- Downstate GOP Faithless - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:02 pm:
I am guessing the reference was lost on most, but the very first commenter is the winner!
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm:
“Brim up…or down?”
- Esteban - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm:
Is this a good look for radio?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:06 pm:
“Rock, you should take out my sister, Adrienne…”
- Carhartt Representative - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:09 pm:
Oh I don’t know about Tim Butler, but I do like The Tossers
- A guy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:12 pm:
=== Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm:
“Brim up…or down?”====
If you gotta ask….
- Former Titan - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:15 pm:
“I’d rather be with an animal.”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:16 pm:
The hat says he’s cool and hip, but the t-shirt says he likes to party…
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
Do you hear a banjo?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
“Whose youse callin’ John Malkovich?”
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:23 pm:
Throwing the porky pie into the ring.
- Ahoy! - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:24 pm:
Does a guy have to take his shirt off to have as many Instagram views as Aaron Schock?
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:26 pm:
Asian carp tour guide
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:31 pm:
===If you gotta ask….===
LOL, oh, - A Guy -, irony is really, honestly, loss in you.
That’s the gag.
“Caption?”
“Tell Leader Durkin I’m here collectin’. That’s 3 points above the Vig, and the Governor said if youse don’t pay wit’ dose votes, he’s gonna have a problem…”
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:32 pm:
Happy feet river dance
- Mittuns - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:33 pm:
Does this fedora make me look 22?
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:38 pm:
No play for mister gray.
- Dooode - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:47 pm:
“This hat is a must wear with every purchase of a long board”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:49 pm:
“I have two turtles; Cuff and Link…”
- Rich Miller - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:50 pm:
===You forgot to let them know I was drinking a Stag at The Tossers show===
I didn’t want to add to your growing reputation as an aging hipster doofus.
Just sayin…
lol
- walker - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:56 pm:
–”Aging, hipster, doofus.”–
He’s bona fide!
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:19 pm:
I live in a van down by the river
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:30 pm:
Better Man to Fill the Seat
Waitin’, watchin’ the clock, it’s four o’clock, it’s time to pick
Tell them, take no more, he practices his speech
As he opens the door, they “roll” over…
Pretends to hear as they look him over
He speaks and says he’s in love with them, can’t find a better man…
He dreams of Party, he dreams in “red”, can’t find a better man…
Can’t find a better man
Can’t find a better man
Ohh…
Talkin’ for himself, there’s no one else who needs to speak…
He tells to them, oh…
Memories back when he was bold and strong
And waiting for the world to come along…
Swears he knew it, now he swears he’s the one
He speaks and says he’s in love with them, can’t find a better man…
He speaks of Party, he speaks of “red”, can’t find a better man…
Can’t find a better man…
- Anonymous - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:52 pm:
Stag beer outdoor scene on cans
- 47th Ward - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 4:53 pm:
By her rivers gently flowing. Illinois, Illinois.
Also, is it just me, or is he trying to hypnotize us? Don’t look directly into his eyes…
- Jake From Elwood - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 5:21 pm:
Well done OW. One of your best.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 6:03 pm:
- Jake from Elwood -, thanks.
“Caption?”
“This isn’t the hole I’ve dug…”
- Homer J. Simpson - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 8:12 pm:
Very Jeff Ament that hat is.
- Vote Quimby! - Tuesday, Mar 3, 15 @ 3:49 am:
“There ain’t gonna be any middle any more….”
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Mar 3, 15 @ 5:51 am:
Wet t shirt contest judge