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Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 2:52 am
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“I feel like a deer in the headlights.”
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:17 am
Pat Quinn practices for a future job - Bingo announcer.
Comment by amalia Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:31 am
Performing live, tonight at the Decatur Comfort Inn and Suites, it’s SOYBOY!
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:39 am
I want to see both parts of this Open mouth insert foot
Comment by Mike an Ike Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:42 am
I wonder if A.F.S.C.M.E. will take a check for the raises I owe them
Comment by State Worker Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:43 am
Singing karaoke in Springfield
Comment by Bill Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:46 am
IIIII’mmmmmmm——Sooooo in love with youuuuuu
Comment by Wilson Pickett Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:47 am
“I did it myyyyyyy waaaaaayyyyy!”
Comment by Vince glothor Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 6:49 am
I get to talk into a microphone? Yeah
Comment by Oneman Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:09 am
Much to everyone’s surprise, I turns out that Pat Quinn can sing Baby Got Back in several styles from a Gilbert and Sullivan lite operetta to a spot on impression of Sir Mix-a-lot
Comment by Oneman Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:10 am
“Hey good lookin’! Be back to pick you up later!”
Comment by Gregor Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:28 am
aww…
Well you get my point.
Comment by Allen Skillicorn Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:31 am
Governor Quinn takes an opportunity to display his own Al Green impression.
Comment by LakeviewJ Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:31 am
Gregor’s post is hilarous, but here’s the reference if you don’t remember the commercial:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCYEXBTlWf_4&v=CYEXBTlWf_4&gl=US
Comment by Happy Returns Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:39 am
Lounge singer Nick Quinn performing John Williams’ classic, “Star Wars/Nothing but Star Wars/Give me those Star Wars/Don’t let them end!”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:47 am
“Hibbada-dibbada-bibada-going once, twice: SOLD TO AN AMERICAN!”
Comment by Newsclown Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:48 am
“I left my heart, in….”
I’ll have to think of a good substitute for San Francisco.
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:54 am
===I’ll have to think of a good substitute for San Francisco. ===
St. Clair County?
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:55 am
“I’ll go down with the ship, Myyy Waaaay!”
Comment by Nagidam Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:56 am
There is a green dodge neon out front with it’s lights on. License plate SOYBOY.
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 7:59 am
Mr. Chairman, I didn’t pay for this microphone
Comment by Tommy Ryan Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:00 am
“Strangers in the night….”
……………………….
“Scooby dooby dooby doo”
train111
Comment by train111 Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:01 am
Illinois will be changing its name to Vetrans, but we can still call it the land of Lincoln because he was a veteran, and lived in Vetrans
Comment by Spring Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:06 am
“Greed … for lack of a better term … ”
“I can’t answer your question AND be brief, so which one do you want?”
“Remember, the wait staff here lives on tips, so tip them well, thank you!”
“…’Regrets … I have a few … ’sorry, wrong governor”
“I would describe myself as ‘dashing, yet sneaky cute’…”
“I would like to answer that question, but I have to check with the Speaker and the President first to see if its a ‘non-starter’ …”
“Look, Rahm, I didn’t heckle you when you were up here ….”
“I think I am at my best when I am ‘off the cuff’ …”
“Good question …I think I signed off on a fair legislative map for everyone …”
“I want to thank our Lieutenant Governor for that nice intorduction, and that great rendition of ‘Jump’ by Van Halen on your banjo … wow!”
“So … I get to that third envelope and place it in the desk for Bill Brady… next thing you know, I get to keep this mess…”
“I am serious … stop the snickering back there, Lou Lang … I am thinking about Gaming.”
“Great question … nope … I think I am the same guy I have always been … the ‘me 20 years ago” would vote for me, sure …”
“I warned you all twice today, remember … I reduced you all by a 1/3 once … don’t make me do it again.”
“When was it part of the hazing that I had to get up here and sing the Northwestern Fight Song?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:14 am
Quick: Somebody tell me what to say before I have time to think about it!!!!!!
Comment by bekim Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:15 am
“How ’bout that economy? Ammyrite? This guy knows what I’m talkin’ about… ”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:18 am
If I can quote leader Radogno here, “C.R.E.A.M. Get the money. Dolla dolla bill, y’all.”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:21 am
I just love telling anyone who will listen how great a job the president and I am doing for the people
Comment by Sue Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:27 am
“I see the looks … but you all know I am right … invading Missouri is the only answer to this fiscal crisis…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:28 am
“Which Beatle am I most like … George probably … with a hint of Ringo … with the Pete Best, Rod thing I guess …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:32 am
“If Chicago, or Chicago and all of Cook, become their own state … I’m goin’ with them … so consider THAT when you vote for it.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:36 am
Let’s play the Feud! We took a 100 Illinoian survey - top 5 answers on the board! Here’s the question…
Comment by Name Withheld Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:39 am
Survey says!!!
Comment by Name Withheld Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:40 am
Regrets, I’ve had a few…thousand.
Comment by Springfield Skeptic Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:40 am
“Gee, I don’t know if I can fill in for Barry Manilow in Chicago tonight.”
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:41 am
“After all you legislators begin to sell the Amway, you need to get 5 other people below you to sell the Amway and all THAT money goes to the GRF.
Now, …
If my numbers are right, and I thknk they are … if you all get 4,258 people under your start, we can pay the TRS for Fiscal 2013 …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:43 am
Okay ~ who’s got my back?! Anyone? Anyone? Yeees ~ there’s one hand in the back of the room!
Comment by SouthernIL Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:47 am
“What’s most disappointing?…. Well, I was told there would be ‘No Math’ as a governor … lie.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:49 am
“Ain’t no deficit like the one I got…”
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:52 am
“I want to end with this …its the rooster that crows, but the hen delivers …”
JBT (shouting), “PATRICK QUINN!!!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:55 am
I heard that, Miller.
Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 8:57 am
You know one of the problems with being Governor is there’s so much to do that I don’t get the exercise that I want. I have so many more chins now than I used to. And my refrigerator is empty. I don’t know how that happens. Of course, it’s probably from traveling all over the state and eating the great food in Illinois. I love Illinois’ corn. And I especially love Illinois’ soy. That reminds me of a story.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:04 am
……..There ought to be clowns. Send in the clowns, too late, I’m heeerrrrrre.
Comment by Irish Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:07 am
“This week’s long-distance dedication goes all the way to Italy….Fiat, this song is for you.”
Comment by Vote Quimby! Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:15 am
….love stinks…yeah..yeah…love stinks…..
Comment by just sayin' Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:15 am
I’m telling ya, I don’t get no respect, no respect! Well just the other day I gave a State of the State, the state called in sick. No respect I tell ya.
Comment by Here.... Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:19 am
You know my name,
Look up the number.
You know my name,
Look up the number.
You know, you know, you know my name,
You know, you know, you KNOW you know my name,
You know my name,
Look up the number.
– Denis O’Bell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Know_My_Name_%28Look_Up_the_Number%29
Comment by Dooley Dudright Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:23 am
“Oohhh … wow …. uh … I think I’m Team Jacob …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:26 am
PQ..”I never cooperated with the FEDS…never….”
Comment by dumb ol' country boy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:35 am
~~’Call me irresponsible
Call me unreliable
Throw in undependable too~~~
Comment by Obamas Puppy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:36 am
==St. Clair County?==
I guess that’s better than “a Super 8 motel.
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:38 am
“Make the will of the people the law of the land!”
Comment by reformer Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:43 am
“And good luck to the Cubs in this weekend’s Super Bowl. I just know they’re going to do great! You know I got a good deal on tickets and I’m going to stay at the Super 8 I got my card right here in my wallet”
Comment by BIG R. Ph Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:51 am
And I want to send out a big thank you to Bill Brady.
We all know without him I would not be here today.
Comment by Bemused Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:51 am
“You don’t have to go to Indiana, but you can’t stay here! Good night, folks, and don’t forget your legislators!”
Comment by Hardeharhar Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 9:59 am
Quinn Serenades Lawmakers: “I’m in the mood for love, simply because you’re near me.”
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:00 am
There once was a Founder of CUB
A typical government schlub
‘Till his running mate Elvis
Got kicked in the pelvis
And now it is Quinn’s turn to flub
Comment by IL8 Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:03 am
You load sixteen tons, and what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go;
I owe my soul to the company store.
Comment by Joe from Joliet Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:07 am
“Vaya Con Dios, my Darling”
(apologies to Slim Whitman)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOKz8CGX2Hw
Comment by Ghost of John Brown Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:08 am
Try: “I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!” or….
“Somewhere…..over the rainbow……”
Comment by JustaJoe Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:12 am
Governor Quinn demonstrates the latest gear in hot air detection.
Comment by Shemp Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:14 am
Quinn Having Fun Onstage. Available in stores now!
Comment by Boone Logan Square Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:18 am
When the music’s over, turn out the lights.
Comment by Nuclear Bozo Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:25 am
“It’s very clear to me, I’ve got to give in. High anxiety, you win.”
Now I’m going to have Mel Brooks lines stuck in my head all day.
Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:34 am
At the Chrysler..
Chrysler cabana
The hottest thing north of Havana
Comment by 1776 Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 10:48 am
‘The revolution will not be televised!’
or
‘Danke Schoen, darling Danke Schoen……’
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:04 am
“The record shows I took some blows and did it myyyyy waaaaay.”
Comment by TDPurcell Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:07 am
“I did it my way”
Comment by vera Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:10 am
Like I was saying, McDonald’s needs a frequent customer reward card. Like a “Soy Boy” discount.
Comment by Anon Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:18 am
Pat Quinn singing “Call Me Irresponsible”
Comment by jt Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:22 am
You know, I’ve been reading Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis about the Beatles v. the Rolling Stones. And I think I’ll sing a bit of both for you. Because I’ve taken a strong stand for the Beatles in the past. But times have changed and I want the Rolling Stones to tour again, so I’m going to issue a proclamation favoring the Rolling Stones.
Elvis? No, I don’t do Elvis. I’ve never known anyone who does Elvis.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:22 am
“I see Al Green in the audience…so here goes…”
Comment by mark walker Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:27 am
“Peace, love, and soooouuuullll.”
Comment by Knee Jerk Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:31 am
Feeeeeeeeeeeelings,
nothing more than feeeeeeeelings………..
Comment by dupage dan Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:47 am
“Did I say fumigate?”
“I meant fuggedaboutit.”
Comment by Leave a Light on George Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 11:54 am
..and now a word from our Sponsors: Cialis.
Comment by Sally Struters Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:37 pm
“Feelings, Nothing More Than FEELINGS”!
“Hey look a Kitty”!
“Trying to forget THE BUDGET”…
Comment by Slick Nick Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:39 pm
If we sell these for $14.88 each, we can pay off the state debt, close the structural deficit and have a little surplus. Let’s see…back of the envelope…we need to sell a billion of them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYEXBTlWf_4
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:42 pm
Another 20 pounds and I will look just like George Ryan.
Comment by PPHS Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:47 pm
“Indiana wants me:
Lord, I can’t go back there…”
Comment by Newsclown Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:55 pm
“Well … Hell - ….OOOO, Dolly, Well, Hello, Dolly … It’s so nice, to have you here, where you belong … Now just the Senate … You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly, WE can tell, Dolly …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 12:57 pm
Good evening, ladies and gentleman. I’m here to introduce the real governor of our state, Michael J Madigan
Comment by Capitol View Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 1:35 pm
Executive Order: In honor of the tunnel reopening, Friday nights are now karaoke night at the Capitol!
Comment by Kerfuffle Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 2:30 pm
“Did I ever tell you I cut my budget every year when I was State Treasurer?
Comment by Back In the Day Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 3:14 pm
And lets get ready to rumble.Please join in with me as I sing the long version of FREEBIRD!
Comment by mokenavince Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 3:24 pm
PQ, doing his Tony Bennett ala Blago’s Elvis, sings
“If I ruled the budget
New FYs would be a fresh start, no joke,
debts would vanish in a quick puff of smoke
Yes, they’d croak, if I ruled the world”
Comment by aufjunk Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 3:43 pm
‘What, me worry?’
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Feb 3, 12 @ 4:47 pm