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Beautiful day to get out to do some trap shooting at the range! pic.twitter.com/PvK5fZ2WzW
— Bruce Rauner (@GovRauner) July 13, 2015
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:16 am
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Comment by Homer J. Quinn Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:17 am
“Knew I’d find sumthin’ to do with those State Museum exhibits. PULL!”
Comment by Stuck on the 3rd Floor Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:19 am
“PULL” ( another union worker is thrown in the air)
Comment by Roadiepig Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:19 am
And then one day he was shootin at some food,
And up through the ground came a bubblin crude.
Comment by Concerned Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:19 am
“Governor, the peasants are revolting!”
“Yeah, they stink on ice. Pull!”
Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:20 am
Shooting and missing. Just like his administration.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:20 am
practicing for the next leaders meeting…
Comment by mcb Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:22 am
Bet HE didn’t have any trouble obtaining ammo…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:22 am
“Some Governors veto unbalanced budgets, I send them back to hell, yee-hah!”
Comment by Tsavo Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:23 am
But, then again, it’s a beautiful day to do almost EVERYTHING other than working at being governor of IL.
Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:23 am
Shooting holes in the air. About as effective as his administration.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:23 am
Shooting guns instead of his mouth…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:23 am
==And then one day he was shootin at some food,
And up through the ground came a bubblin crude.==
Oil that is. Texas Tea….
And then one day Illinois could get a share
But en-viro-mentalists said “Move away from there”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:24 am
Nice day, and with nothin’ else to do…
Comment by DuPage Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:24 am
“This sure beats workin’ on the budget.”
Comment by JoanP Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:24 am
I failed at pretending to be a Governor, so why not fail at pretending to be a cowboy?
Comment by ihpsdm Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:24 am
Hmm…state has no budget, no compromise in site, I know I’ll send out a picture of me trap shooting! What a great idea! As wily would say, staff failure!
Comment by Broken window Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:24 am
Picture probably taken at his ranch in (Colorado)?
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:25 am
My staff put MJM on each clay pigeon
Comment by illlinifan Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:25 am
Will Probably shoot himself in the foot…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:26 am
Keep back, John. I don’t wanna pull a Cheney.
Comment by Chi.Man. Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:27 am
“Just like talking to House Dems. Gotta factor in a lot of wind”.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:27 am
This Reagany Putin stagecraft nonsense is ridiculous. Has Goldberg put in a request for the “Mission Accomplished” banner yet?
To the contest: Aww, skeet skeet
Comment by LizPhairTax Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:28 am
“Rauner” and “shotgun” in the same sentence is almost as bad as “Rauner” and “governor”…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:29 am
Who or what is that Brown thing in the tree line?
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:29 am
==
Picture probably taken at his ranch in (Colorado)?==
Clearly. I mean, just look at those rolling foothills and mountains in the distance. Or they could be soybeans.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:30 am
Turkey shoot
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:30 am
Some fiddle as Rome burns… other…
“Pull!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:31 am
Ready! Fire! Aim!
Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:32 am
“Getting warm-think I’ll order out a six-pack of beer, too.”
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:32 am
Push! er.. Pull! er.. whatever
Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:33 am
Darn, Tequila, forgot that one…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:34 am
I’m not really a trap shooter, (not that I know what that is) I just pretend to be one, just like I am a pretend governor.
BTW, where are the other stations of the trap range? Should be able to see a couple of them. That is unless he is standing, between the 16 yard station and the trap house.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:34 am
Shooting blanks!
Comment by Nuclear Bozo Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:35 am
Instead of shootin’ off his mouth, Rauner fires his gun. Either way, he’s shootin’ blanks.
Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:35 am
Be vewy, vewy qwiet. I’m huntin’ wabbits.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:37 am
Poor people don’t fly as far as I thought they would.
Comment by LBJ Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:37 am
I missed because Madigan.
Comment by Cheap seats Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:37 am
“Toss up another apple, Schrimpf!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:38 am
“When you’re a big ol’ Governor, you gotta wear a big ol’ hat!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:40 am
“Just blastin’ up Springfield!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:41 am
I said Shotgun
shoot em ‘fore he runs now
Do the jerk baby
Do the jerk now
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:42 am
“When you said ‘That’s a big bore,’ you WERE talkin’ about my shotgun, right?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:42 am
“You know ‘ck’, with that hat, you can’t tell this picture isn’t me. The ‘Google’ is a wonderful tool. Ok, tweeter it or whatever…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:43 am
Cheap seats takes a big lead!
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:43 am
“Toss up another Supreme Court gavel, Schrimpf!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:43 am
What a great day to go out and shoot my Caesar Guerini while I complain about state employees making too much money…
Comment by TS Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:43 am
Drat. Missed again.
Comment by walker Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:44 am
Looking manly while Springfield burns.
Comment by tominchicago Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:45 am
“Macho, Macho Man!
I want to be a Macho Man…”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:45 am
“Pull. Have I defunded this facility yet? No, well do it. I don’t want the riff-raff ruinin’ this for me. Pull.”
Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:45 am
“Yippeekayay mother………..”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:48 am
Stolen from “Used Cars”:
Hi, friends. Marshall Lucky here for Illinois Turnaround, where we’re lowering inflation not only by fighting high wages, not only by murdering high wages, but by blowing the living @#%# out of high wages. Yessir. Here’s an example. It’s a municipal construction contract for a prevailing wage of $25. That wage is too high. [shoots]
Comment by Anon. Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:48 am
Whoops that was me at 10:48
Comment by Former Merit Comp Slave Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:48 am
Reformin’ clay pigeons, pretenin’ they’re employee pensions
Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:48 am
“Oh, I’ll ground that state air fleet!”
Comment by Century Club Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:49 am
It’s a trap!!1!111!!!!
Comment by Me too Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:50 am
Governor Rauner enjoying a beautiful day with all his friends.
Comment by Stones Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:51 am
After 37 consecutive misses, Gov. Rauner declares war on the corrupt union bosses of the United Brotherhood of Traphousemen and Amalgamated Trades.
Comment by Stuck on the 3rd Floor Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:52 am
Shooting down the Dems budget proposals
Comment by Bulldog58 Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:53 am
Similar to his agenda, Governor Rauner shoots randomly into the sky.
Comment by Left Leaner Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:53 am
With 6,800 state employees getting paid tomorrow, I told all you doubting Thomases that pigs fly!
Comment by DuPage Don Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:54 am
The day isn’t beautiful here gov. Stepping outside gets you a face full of hot air, much like watching any portion of your perpetual campaign.
Comment by Me too Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:55 am
A 30,000 custom shotgun should have made me a better shot…I’m going to return this one…it DIDN’T work!…anymore than Carharrt Jackets and a junky old “Show Van”…and the show continued.
What’s next?… Bruce Rauner outing with Bear Grylls?
Are Illinois politics beginning to resemble a “Reality Show”?
Comment by Anonymous Redux Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 10:55 am
You know what they say about guys with big hats and big boots?
Wait for it…
Big heads and big feet. Tiny what you were thinking.
Comment by Scholar athlete Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:00 am
After continuing to campaign after the election, the governor announced that he’ll be trap shooting during duck season
Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:00 am
Added to Roadiepig @ 10:19 am:
“PULL” ( another union worker is thrown in the air)
“It’s good to be the king.”
Comment by LINK Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:01 am
“i love shooting these sham pigeons”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:04 am
No governor, that’s not how an amendatory veto works, a pen would be much easier
Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:04 am
“Well at least he doesn’t have it pointed at his foot this time.”
Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:12 am
When you cut IDNR down to $39 million you got to immunize with the outdoor boys and NRAers any way you can. Who needs a State Museum when I present such a stately figure of manly Jacksonian virtue? Ugh … ugh thanks Wayne Rosenthal for keeping my back and not telling me what I don’t want to hear. I mean who needs those eggheads anyway? I got all the answers rightsch heah in the end of this barrel.
Comment by vole Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:13 am
The Governor, pictured here with all of the allies he’s made in his first six months in office, enjoys a day of trap shooting.
Comment by Peter Coffey Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:15 am
Turnaround crapshoot meets 10 gallon trapshoot
Comment by out of touch Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:22 am
Ok I’m calling bullspit. Sunday was quite warm especially for jeans, long sleeves, and hat. I wonder where they took the pic? Where is ammo? No vest to hold it not at his feet (bad idea anyway) does he shoot hand shotgun to ck to reload? Makes me think staged photo. So at a time of no budget, no cash for emergecies see watseka, and payroll at the whim of the Supremes you stage this picture? Could have at least staged one at his desk.
As for a caption.
I don’t know why they said this job was hard.
Comment by Mason born Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:22 am
“Finally found a use for those pesky $5 bills. Toss up another one!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:30 am
“Am I in the exact same pose as Reagan? Exact? You’re sure? Then go ahead and take the picture and Twooterize it.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:32 am
“Dick Cheney taught me how to do this. Think Madigan would like to go shooting with me?”
Comment by burbanite Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:35 am
“Whatta ya mean, ‘the Emperor has no clothes?’ I’ve got this swell hat, ain’t I?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:35 am
The new Stealth Republican Donation Check Distribution Mechanism in its initial testing phase. Unfortunately, the money was too hot
to handle for many upon delivery.
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:35 am
The pose is good, background shot works. Actual shooting does not matter.
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:36 am
Not pictured: Ron Sandack returns with the downed duck in mouth and eagerly awaits an appreciative pat on his head from his owner.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:38 am
I don’t think that’s what was meant when they said to “Aim higher.”
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:38 am
“These Gucci cowboy boots hurt my feet.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:38 am
Who needs the World Shooting and Recreational Complex? Just let the people buy a bunch of land and they can create their own shooting grounds!
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:42 am
The new ultra-high def 3D Nintendo Trap system installed in the Gov Mansion basement is very realistic.
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:43 am
Shootin’ holes in the state budget.
Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:46 am
“I get a wider pattern when my handloader guy loads my shells with natural pearls instead of the cultured ones.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:48 am
“You gotta visualize. Right now I’m seein’ those smart alecs who post on Capitol Fax!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:50 am
“Let’s turn the camera downrange and zoom in…”
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:51 am
“And the Governor effectively removes the last of the State planes from the Illinois skies”!
Comment by WhoKnew Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:52 am
I call upon all leaders to pass the reforms needed to turn this state around. Now watch this shot.
https://youtu.be/pJvRUL81ZU8
Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:53 am
“After everything shuts down and there’s total chaos, we’ll Twooterize a photo of me fly fishing. THAT’s how you build confidence in your Governator.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:53 am
“So I just hold the gun like this, and point that way? Are you sure this is goin’ to increase my approval ratin’ in the southern counties?”
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:54 am
Bruce Rauner, UFO Hunter.
Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:56 am
“Huh? A phone call from who? Nah, tell him I’ll get back to him in a week when my ears stop ringing.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:58 am
The shotgun approach doesn’t just apply to budget cutting.
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 11:59 am
Nice thing is when you close these ranges down, you get to shoot all by yourself!
Comment by birds Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:07 pm
No, I’m not at the Sparta Shooting Complex - I’m going to close that. Southern Illinois does not need anything from me.
Comment by illini Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:09 pm
“We ran outta clays, so now we’re tossin’ up the china from the Mansion. It’s old, missin’ pieces here and there, and we’ll just have those fine Mansion donors kick in a bit more for some decent dishes!”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:12 pm
What’s missing?
Comment by Chicago 20 Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:29 pm
Pull! Told you Trover I look and act like Reagan! Mister Madigan tear down that wall!
Comment by wrangler Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:33 pm
Before Twitter I would have had to have some pesky reporters out here to get my manly image plastered on to the media. And them critters asking me all kinds of pesky questions. Now I can just wake up in the morning and ask my self, “self what can I do today to get my face out there in Twitterville?” Saying nothing of substance other than to remark on what a great day it is to make big booms blasting up the landscape. I mean I coulda been out there taking in the sunrise over flooded basins and wondering how much capital is being flushed to the Gulf. But then it is not too good to asking pesky questions about capital. I mean it is growth creatin’. Until it ain’t.
Comment by vole Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:40 pm
Mason makes good points about the staged photo.
Reminds me of last summer’s “grilling” shot. The gas grill was shoved under the eaves blocking a side door. Total goofy placement and a fire hazard.
But in one corner of the shot you could see a bit of the pool and patio area where the grill usually was, lol.
Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:42 pm
Rauner: “Oh, hello. You caught me shooting my pistol. Stick around. Later I’ll use one of my long handled hammers to mend my fences. You can get a shot of that for a reinstapin.”
Comment by Luggie Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:46 pm
“Throw Hoffman next, no way I can miss that pumpkin head”
Comment by Pyrman Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 12:55 pm
Cowboy’n to the extreme.
Comment by Luggie Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:08 pm
When I say pull, I don’t mean my finger
Comment by Todd Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:15 pm
“Okay! That’s 20 out of 21. I think I’m ready for the actual clay pigeons now.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:19 pm
Word
What really tees me off is the idea. Had the gov driven out to a state facility to actually bust some clays I get it. I prefer that over golf 8 days a week. The man deserves some down time too. It’s the trying so hard to be one of us thats odd especially with the current state of affairs.
“You sure the average man uses one of these Remington things? What do you mean pump it? Why can’t I use my perazzi?”
Comment by Mason born Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:20 pm
“Yep, when there was a crisis at Harvard, why the natural thing to do was go trap shootin’. Unless of course the squash court was available.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:23 pm
“Why, this is like shootin’ social service agencies in a barrel!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:25 pm
Uh, Governor, this is a driving range. You’re supposed to practice your golf swing, not try to shoot the golf balls out of the air.
Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:29 pm
Is that a hockey mom shooting trap in mom jeans by Wrangler?
Comment by Triple fat Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:37 pm
47th Ward: 10:37 a.m.
not huntin “wabbits”
Wegislators
Comment by stlboy Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:38 pm
After the Red-tufted Madigan bird.
Comment by Harry Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:38 pm
Happiness is a warm gun
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:39 pm
If he was really serious about skeet and trap shooting, he would bring back the Lincoln Park Gun Club.
Sigh.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:52 pm
Aide: Uh, sir you’re shooting at nothing…
BVR: Yeah, but I never miss, now do I…?
Aide: Absolutely right, sir!
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:53 pm
“Hurrah, Boys! Let’s get these last few reds then head on back to camp. Hurrah!”
Comment by Rip Zinger Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“Whatta ya mean you can’t hear your minister? Oak Ridge what?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:09 pm
Gov: I just saw a bobcat. I’m goin to shoot it.
Aid: Sir, that’s illegal unless you sign the bill into law to make bobcat hunting legal.
Gov: Run and get me that bill and a pen.
Comment by Joe M Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:16 pm
“Get one of those State Police helicopters out here. I feel like goin’ for moose!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:24 pm
It really surprises me he is not shooting from the hip, as that is what he and his superstar administration have been doing since being elected.
Comment by XDNR Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:27 pm
“Just passin some time while I’m waitin on my Turnaround agenda to pass.”
Comment by bluecollargal Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:28 pm
“Just shootin’ a few clay birds at DNR’s World Shootin’ Complex near Sparta before I shuter’ down”.
Comment by XDNR Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:39 pm
Madigan and Cullerton encouraged me to invite Dick Cheney to the range, but I am taking no chances.
Comment by Under Further Review Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:47 pm
Harry, do you mean the bullet proof red-tufted Madigan bird? The one that can take any shot and still maintain a calm demeanor when talking about the extreme behavior of the shooter?
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 2:47 pm
I was right on target with what I said he is doing in the photo - he just signed the bobcat hunting bill.
Comment by Joe M Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 3:24 pm
READY…
AIM…
You’re FIREd!
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 3:46 pm
Mmmmm, bobcat.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 3:48 pm
“I keep missing down and to the right. Damn laser focus.”
Comment by walker Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 4:13 pm
“Who said these shotguns made in nonunion factories aren’t accurate? Whoops! Sorry, Z.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 4:23 pm
Donald Trump’s scare crow
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 8:31 pm
Illinois launches space program
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 14, 15 @ 8:41 pm
Shotgun start to session.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 15, 15 @ 7:54 am
Only the good guys wear white hats
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 15, 15 @ 7:56 am
Bounty hunting for El Chapo
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 15, 15 @ 8:10 am
“Hey, those birds look like they’re Unionizing!”
Comment by Al Dawson Wednesday, Jul 15, 15 @ 4:47 pm