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@GovRauner: "Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton make their money from big government." @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/DCo5jQZnGQ
— Mike Lowe (@MikeLoweReports) May 31, 2015
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:46 pm
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GEEZ! You mean I can’t just snap my fingers and order everybody to obey my every command.
Comment by Federalist Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:48 pm
“You call me ‘Governor’, $&@#%!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:50 pm
“Governor, what exactly IS your end game?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:51 pm
“Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton maker their money from big government. I made mine from investing public pension dollars…that is SO totally different.”
Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:52 pm
“Ken Griffin is quoted to say you are failing him, Ken Griffin. Thoughts?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:52 pm
“Governor, Ron Sandack said he has his own thoughts. Is that permitted?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:53 pm
You know, Mr. Miller, if I hadn’t been very rich, I might have been a really great man.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:53 pm
Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.
Comment by Bluefish Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:53 pm
“But Bruce, you made hundreds of millions of dollars off the government, doesn’t that put you in a glass house?”
“Nuh uh!”
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:54 pm
“Governor, you bought the GOP Caucuses for $20 million, but now they are worth $9 million and change, was buying them a good investment?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:54 pm
“I know they did…but so did I!”
http://sirbikesalot.com/DemotivationalPosters/Hypocrisy.jpg
Comment by How Ironic Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:54 pm
===You know, Mr. Miller, if I hadn’t been very rich, I might have been a really great man.===
Yikes, that’s good.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:55 pm
“I am so pure, I even disgust myself!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:55 pm
#^%^@(#&&@*#( and %*@**(**$*#&&@(. Finally, I have to say !@#&*)^^)(((*&$&&$.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:55 pm
Sorry, Willy. Didn’t mean to steal your idea.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:55 pm
“I’m especially angry that they are successful, while I am failing!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:56 pm
===Do you think you can convince 40 Democrats to vote Raunerite before the Democratic leaders find out?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:56 pm
“Now I know how Blagojevich felt!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:56 pm
“I would like to have an in-depth conversation about how wealthy people in this building make their money! Wait, no, no, no, I don’t mean me of course …”
Comment by The Captain Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“See this wad of cash? I’m throwing it at anyone who stands in my way!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“Trust me. I know. I did it for years! Managing pension investments is a beautiful thing.”
Comment by Left Leaner Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:58 pm
“I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and then I’ll huff and puff!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:58 pm
“I know how to make dirty money the right way!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:58 pm
“Lt. Governor Sanguinetti said to us in the press she could use her magic and all would be better. Are you willing to let her broker a deal?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:58 pm
Governor adopting Bill Black look while throwing book at the Speaker
Comment by Chad Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:59 pm
“Democrats and Lobbyists and Unions - OH MY!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:59 pm
“When asked if he watched Saturday nights Blackhawks win, Governor Rauner emphatically responds yes.”
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:59 pm
“I PAID FOR THIS OFFICE FAIR AND SQUARE!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:00 pm
“Beth Purvis said she’s willing to sit down with the Springfield Press Corps to answer our questions. Thoughts?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:01 pm
Old Shepherd for the win.
“- Old Shepherd - Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 2:52 pm:
“Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton maker their money from big government. I made mine from investing public pension dollars…that is SO totally different.”
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:02 pm
“Governor, did you really pay Beth Purvis from the Se funds you wanted cut for Autism?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:02 pm
“I TOLD YOU I’M NOT GONNA TALK ABOUT THE DETAILS.”
Comment by Deep South Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:03 pm
“You think you’re misunderstood, or way too understood is your problem?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:03 pm
Oh the owl is my echo…I mean buddy
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:04 pm
But I made my money the old fashion way. I bought out struggling companies, stripped them down, laid off workers, threatened those company bosses if they didn’t go along, then turned around and sold those companies for a big profit. Yes, a few folks at nursing homes I bought may have passed away during the process, but nobody lives forever.
Government pension fund profits you ask? We’ll talk about that later.
Comment by Joe M Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:04 pm
Madigan! (In a Jerry Seinfeld voice)
Comment by Come on man! Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:11 pm
The result of regular brushing…
Comment by A guy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:12 pm
THis is how my friend Oscar smiles.
Comment by A guy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:13 pm
“And this is my ‘Mister Ed’ impersonation!”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:17 pm
“Would you like some Cannoli?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:18 pm
“Sonny…sorry, Governor Rauner…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:18 pm
This isn’t tiddlywinks, understand?
Comment by ArchPundit Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:18 pm
Nonsense on both sides.
Madigan and Cullerton do not make their own money from “big government.” They would do what they do, and make what they make, regardless of the size of the Springfield budget.
Rauner did not make the bulk of his money from managing government pension investments. Joe M above provides a better picture.
He did benefit greatly from government bankruptcy protections, and government funding of Medicare, however.
Comment by walker Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:19 pm
I will crush your (banned words)!
Comment by Slippin' Jimmy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:20 pm
Caption: Did someone just say “bite me?”
Comment by walker Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:21 pm
“when you conform to my reforms I’ll say you performed, and not beforem”
Comment by zonz Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:22 pm
Are we going to have a !@#$% problem?
Comment by Huh? Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:23 pm
“They don’t know who they’re messing with. I will eat Madigan and Cullerton alive and casually wash them down with a hundred thousand dollar bottle of wine.”
Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:25 pm
“Because I said so…”
Comment by burbanite Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:26 pm
- Norseman - I chalk it up to great minds, I get to glom on.
“Caption?”
“Who keeps hootin’ like am owl while I’m talkin’?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:29 pm
Yes, I did brush…see?
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:30 pm
It is my idea and that’s how it will stay.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:33 pm
I need some help here. Madigan & Cullerton are playing Chinese Checkers and I have lost all my marbles!
Comment by Taxman Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:40 pm
Don’t taunt Happy Fun Ball!
Comment by DuPage Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:41 pm
If you don’t let me finish, I’m givin’ everybody a hug.
Comment by Former Titan Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:42 pm
“Hoo-Gan!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:42 pm
I make my money off the back of the little guy. There’s millions of them and can be replaced easily when a back goes out. Or it will be once I rewrite that pesky workers’ compensation law.
Comment by Luggie Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:42 pm
“I told Durkin and Radogno, ‘I have this!’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:43 pm
“Do you all know who I am?!? Don’t question me, I know better, k?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:44 pm
“No, I didn’t see how Payton Prep did in baseball this spring, I’m busy…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:45 pm
“(Gritting, Grinding his teeth, speaking through them) I like Mr. Madigan and Mr. Cullerton. It’s. Not. Personal.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:47 pm
Release the hounds.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:48 pm
I am going to drop to the floor and start kicking & screaming soon!
Comment by Taxman Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:49 pm
“Why aren’t you press people help me? Whadda I haveta do, BUY your news outlets too?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:50 pm
“I’m right. I’m always right. Get that through your heads. Geez…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:51 pm
“Do I haveta get out the Carhartt and the dogs to get some help from the press? C’mon, I’m good copy, just take what I say, forget your own take, and print it. It’s not too hard…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:53 pm
“I don’t miss my other houses, summer, no worries, being carefree. I’m. Having. Fun.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:55 pm
I don’t need horns.
Comment by Austin Blvd Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:57 pm
Say it, don’t spray it, Governor.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 3:57 pm
Drats! Foiled again by my archnemesis, errr…I mean my friend Mike Madigan.
Comment by NewWestSuburbanGop'er Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:00 pm
Errrrrr…. but I always win. (whiny voice)
Comment by NewWestSuburbanGop'er Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:01 pm
Sonny: Whoa, now, you’re telling me that the Tattaglias(Madigan/Cullerton) guarantee our investment without…?
Don Corleone: Wait a minute.
Comment by mini bike smoke Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:08 pm
“Truth? You can’t handle the truth!”
Comment by Empty Suit Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:11 pm
Instead of Rauner being Sonny, I sometimes think he is Moe Greene and Durkin is Fredo. Tom Hagen is Cullerton and of course Michael is well Michael.
https://youtu.be/9DZNDEqcSi0
Comment by NewWestSuburbanGop'er Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:11 pm
“Fire Madigan!”
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:12 pm
I milked the system set up by the Elites and private equity funds, organized as private partnerships, pay no corporate tax on capital gains from sales of businesses and the result is that income earned by the funds is long-term capital gain, taxable to individuals at a maximum 20% rate. How to avoid paying the 39% he should have paid.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:17 pm
We need to get prepared for the coming Zombie Apocalypse! Just look into my eyes!
Comment by Hawkeye in Illinois Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:18 pm
- 47th Ward -
The quality, man… Well done.
“Stop with questions about details, you’d think you all would know better by now. So stop…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:20 pm
I have a comprehensive plan to turn around Illinois. I’ll be releasing the details in the near future. Shortly. Soon. Very soon. My plan is almost ready to be unveiled. Not quite yet, but we’ll be releasing it and talking about it soon. Definitely in this first term. At some point in the not-too-distant future. Any day now, really. Not today though, but literally in a matter of weeks, if not sooner.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:26 pm
@OW
=Yikes, that’s good.=
It sounded even better when Orson Welles used that line in “Citizen Kane”.
Comment by Arizona Bob Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:30 pm
I’m in talks to take over as the
Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man In The World’
but I look angry in all the headshots.
Comment by zonz Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:31 pm
“You talkin’ to me?!!
Comment by Wensicia Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:34 pm
Diana! None of the guys at work will play with me. John had a press conference and Mike had a press conference, and I am having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. I think I’ll move to Australia.
Comment by Gabe Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:44 pm
I run barter town!!!
Comment by Dr Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:46 pm
NEWS BREAK: Pot calling kettle black
Comment by Not quite a majority Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:50 pm
Bruce, this is Illinois, let it go.
Comment by HGW XX/7 Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:51 pm
You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? Then who the h**l else are you talking… you talking to me?
Comment by IllinoisBoi Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 4:59 pm
I make my money off of big money
Comment by Obama's Puppy Monday, Jun 1, 15 @ 5:11 pm