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* From the twitters…
Happy Hour returns. Good for business & consumers w/ solid protections & accountability 4 liquor dispensing. #Cheers pic.twitter.com/mjDyiTp3wl
— Ron Sandack (@RonSandack) July 16, 2015
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:04 pm
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Who spiked to Kool-Aid?
Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:06 pm
“MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”
Comment by Chupacabra Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:08 pm
“Next week on ‘Superfriends’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:09 pm
We are grinning stupidly because we got a jump start on happy hour.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:10 pm
Orange whip, Governor?
Martini. Shaken, not stirred.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:11 pm
The nice thing about the sign on the desk is, you never have to replace it. You can just write your name on a piece of paper and tape it on.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:11 pm
Middle class special. He’ll offer to pick up the tab for the second half of the first round to celebrate. Offer expires yesterday.
Comment by Tony Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:14 pm
==This is better than that milquetoast milk toast. Who has the tequila?==
Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:17 pm
“One glass of wine from my $150,000 bottle will be offered half-price in honor of the return of Happy Hour. That’ll be $5,000, cash only, please.”
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:17 pm
Happy Hour Returns, State Employees! Don’t abuse it, but heaven knows you need it.
Comment by Not quite a majority Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:19 pm
“Never y’all mind what I’m doin’ to ya …y’all just have ‘nother round of Schlitz or Pabst or whatever y’all drink. Y’all ‘member who brought it back, now…ya hear!?”
This is as transparent as Rahm buying the NFL draft…
Comment by Vote Quimby! Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:20 pm
Those are the most smiles seen at one time in Springfield in weeks.
Comment by Archiesmom Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:21 pm
And, within two drink specials, a confident quadrangle of legislators hammered out a hypothetical budget framework.
Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:24 pm
“Through the looking glass, Alice looks on in wonder at the parallel universe Illinois where things actually get done.”.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:30 pm
Why can we only get bipartisan deals when alcohol is involved? Wait, that gives me an idea…
Comment by phocion Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:31 pm
White wine, fortified wine, expensive wine, kosher wine, annoying whine.
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:35 pm
You got the right to party
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:36 pm
“You’re going to need more than one stiff drink when you see what I have in store for you.”
Comment by CharlieKratos Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:38 pm
Uh… before you take the photo…do these look like real smiles?…we can’t tell…
Comment by Anonymous Redux Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:38 pm
Eclectic.
Comment by Georg Sande Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:40 pm
In that case, bring two bottles..
Comment by A guy Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:40 pm
$1,000 bottle of wine, 2 for $1,300, til 8pm
Comment by Langhorne Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:41 pm
It’s five o’clock somewhere.
Comment by The Colossus of Roads Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:42 pm
That ain’t no work desk.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:44 pm
This picture is politically damaging for all of them!
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:45 pm
Overlooked was the trailer bill, SB 399, which also allowed for the return of “Not So Happy Hour”.
Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:46 pm
Governor you have got to get yourself a juicer !
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:47 pm
Turn around agenda item #8 - more drinkin’
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:49 pm
==
Overlooked was the trailer bill, SB 399, which also allowed for the return of “Not So Happy Hour”.==
F/K/A “Summer”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:49 pm
Don’t forget to tip your legislator
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:57 pm
“WHO” wants a a drink?
Comment by Dee Lay Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:59 pm
A bill to address the issue of no per diem.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 1:59 pm
Drown your sorrows in cheaper drinks as Illinois becomes the punchline in more jokes! Move over, New Jersey!
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:05 pm
Was there anything in it for raising the number of state policemen to enforce: “one more for the road!”?
Whatever. Raises the GDP. Growth!
Comment by vole Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:08 pm
And with the swipe of a pen, Gov Bruce Rauner enacted the least known part of the turnaround agenda, the RTHH.
Comment by How Ironic Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:12 pm
Happy now?
Comment by Enviro Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:13 pm
Can’t wait to go to Hooters!
Comment by Blago's Hare Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:19 pm
“Sara, I know this was your bill - but can I please be next to the Governor? Please!?”
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:20 pm
The best of Heaven on Earth in Illinois? Inchin’ up to 0.08?
Rauner better sign that Weed bill now. Wonder who’ll show their faces in the signing of that one.
Comment by vole Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:25 pm
Rich,
Please let all those old fogies that lost their LIHEAP know they can go down to the bar and get 2X the cold beer! Now maybe they won’t be so hot after this awesome move by Bruce.
Thanks
ck!
Comment by How Ironic Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:25 pm
According to the messaging out of the Governor’s office, there’s only one appropriate response: “Thank you, Mike Madigan.”
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:49 pm
I Love this Bar
Comment by SAP Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 2:59 pm
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 4:05 pm
Happy days are here again
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 4:06 pm
The happy feet caucus
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 4:08 pm
Budgeting is better with twice as much booze.
Comment by Belle Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 4:16 pm
Don’t worry be happy
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 4:24 pm
Beer pong time clear the game board
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 5:06 pm
Now I can shotgun beers
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 5:20 pm
Bring back the status quo
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 5:26 pm
That desk photo could’ve used a Stag, a chardonay, and some Illinois craft beers on it. With coasters from CMS of course.
Comment by Chicago bars Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 5:33 pm
The political class throwing a bone to the middle class
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 6:01 pm
“Playing governor is fun when you don’t have to contend with tough decisions.”
Comment by greenie Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:34 pm
Every since the Miles Kimball catalog started selling smile stickers, it’s easy to not worry, be happy.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:43 pm
“Just fightin’ for the middle class, boozin’ class in Illinois.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:44 pm
What’s that saying about a clean desk?
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:46 pm
“Have a brew, blast a bobcat! Turnaround in Illinois!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:47 pm
“No budget? No problem! We got Happy Hour back! Focusin’ on priorities in Illinois!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:50 pm
“Still mad about Prohibition? Blame Madigan!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:52 pm
“‘Cause a boozed-up citizenry is government’s friend!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 7:54 pm
Stay thirsty and don’t question my authority
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 8:04 pm
Doubling down on the drinking hours
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 8:06 pm
I can’t wait for ladies night
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 8:08 pm
Oop’s almost signed the budget
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 8:29 pm
Hold it this is Vito’s pen
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 8:35 pm
Vito’s pen wins but how about one of dese guys gettin thrown off da boat
Comment by Sopranos Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 9:23 pm
===Oop’s almost signed the budget===
Winner.
No contest.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jul 16, 15 @ 9:31 pm