And, please, keep it clean. You wouldn’t want to be banned for life, would you? Thanks.
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- Chicago Cynic - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:44 am:
His chances for higher office in the U.S. dashed, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich meets with Speaker of the Indian Parliament about Indian elections!
- Central Illinois - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:47 am:
After Rod’s failed attempt to sell his Health Care package as a “Mission from God”, Rod tweaked his message, saying it was a “Mission from Ganesh”.
With Patti safely quarantined at the State Fair Cow Barn promoting husband’s “work for the people”…Rod and his other gal step out on the town in full costume.
You should see the pants, they go so well with the blue suedes…Viva Las India!
- Fan of the Game - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:13 am:
- ZC - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:08 am:
For all those imprisoned in Springfield’s legislative Waste Land, Rod says, “Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata. Shantih shantih shantih!”
August is the cruelest month, breeding
Malice out of the dead legislative process, mixing
Politics with cow dung, stirring
Animosity with State Fair photo ops…
Gov. Rod expands his personal healthcare to include drinking practices of past Indian Prime ministers. He dressed to highlight this. So did his companion.
- With all respect to Bridget - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:49 am:
Young lady: “Mr. Governor would you take a picture with me for my campaign flier I will be using for the 08 elections? I live near Midway airport and I will be running to unseat the current state rep from the 22nd district.”
Gov. Rod “I would be delighted to take a picture with you. By the way are you a Democrat?”
An individual from a culture whose thinking is very different from ours and who has no knowledge of Illinois constitutional law poses with some lady at a department store.
Paul was wearing this the other night during the Top 10 skit and the guys at Bravo said it was the coming hot fashion for the fall so I just had to get it.
- He makes Ryan Look like a Saint - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:47 am:
“It is going to be ok Mrs Rezko, I will issue a pardon if he gets convicted.”
“Oh it is a federal crime? Thats ok, I will pardon him anyway, I can do whatever I want”
- Ernest T. Bass - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:55 am:
State fair officials had unveiled the newest exhibit on the midway: The very rare mult-gender, mult-cultural Siamese twin. Among other things they share is the need to ruin the American economies. Viewing of this exhibit is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or any participant of a state of Illinois retirement system.
Governor Blagojevich readies for his trip to Rishikesh, India to meet up with the Maharishi to meditate the Feds away.
Governor asked his staff if the Beatles would be there too, he had some songs ideas.
“I believe that all Indian children should be provided with free healthcare and I will call a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to ask them to fund this plan.”
- Are You Ready? - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:18 pm:
New opening act for Joe Walsh this Saturday now that Grand Funk Railroad pulled out.
Aside: What were THEY thinking?
- Not Surprised by Anything - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:54 pm:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich D-(Jones) poses with close associate and campaign contributor Anita Mahajan at a recent IIFOR (Indicted Indian Friends of Rod)
dinner held at Ali Ata’s North Shore home.
- Napoleon has left the building - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 3:38 pm:
“Whatever you do, don’t give this picture to Rich Miller. Thanks” said Governor Blagojevich at a $500,000 per plate fund-raiser attended by his closest appointees.
I can’t wait to get outta this outfit and grab me a beer and cowburger over at Wrigley. No, No, I hate cow. I’m a vegetarian. Yea, it’s part of my health agenda.
Blago seals the deal- he has just sold the state of Illinois to India.
- From the Sidelines - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:20 pm:
Blagojevich’s psychologist finds a new way to help him deal with his Napoleon complex, always pose with someone shorter than you and wear outfits that allow you to not take yourself to seriously.
Pressuring lawmakers from across the state, IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich announces his plan to build a Kwik-E-Mart in everytown of Illinois with Capital Fund dollars.
Gov. Blagovich, posing with a young lady from India, who became the 1 billionth participant in the Governor’s new health care program, ALL.
- getting too old for this - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 7:18 pm:
Meanwhile, in a province of India experiencing budget problems and squabbling between leaders of the ruling Congress Party, the Governor of the Province remakes his image to resemble American-style politics…
- Chicago Cynic - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:44 am:
His chances for higher office in the U.S. dashed, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich meets with Speaker of the Indian Parliament about Indian elections!
- Central Illinois - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:47 am:
After Rod’s failed attempt to sell his Health Care package as a “Mission from God”, Rod tweaked his message, saying it was a “Mission from Ganesh”.
- Beerman - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:47 am:
I am the eggman, they are the eggmen, I am the walrus,coo coo c’choo
- one of the 35 - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:48 am:
Chicago Theatre group Director (left) announces pretty boy Blago to audition for role in upcoming HMS Pinafore production.
- Fan of the Game - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:51 am:
The King and…
Well, there is nobody else. It is I, THE KING!
- Shawnee Souix - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:51 am:
PIT (Perception Intelligence Test)Question 21: There are seven heads in this photograph. Which two are real?
- Snapewho - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:52 am:
And I thought the emperor had no clothes!
- schroedk - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:55 am:
Holy Cow!
- so-called "Austin Mayor" - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:56 am:
“I’ll clean up Illinois politics in my next incarnation!”
– SCAM
- downhereforyears - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:57 am:
Quote from the lady in the picture, ” Governor take that off, you’re embarassing me”.
- Snapewho - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:57 am:
Looks like the govenor has been in Janet Reno’s closet again.
- Midwest GOP - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:58 am:
“I’m so pretty, oh so pretty, I am pretty and witty and gay; and I pity any legislator who isn’t me today.”
- Lexingtonian - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:00 am:
A take off on so-called Austin Mayor’s caption, “I’ll clean up Illinois politics after my next incarceration!”
- Anonymoose - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:02 am:
Does this shirt make my face look fat?
- Levois - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:05 am:
The governor trying too hard to blend in with other cultures.
- RightGirl - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:07 am:
With Patti safely quarantined at the State Fair Cow Barn promoting husband’s “work for the people”…Rod and his other gal step out on the town in full costume.
- ZC - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:08 am:
For all those imprisoned in Springfield’s legislative Waste Land, Rod says, “Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata. Shantih shantih shantih!”
- Yikes - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:11 am:
You should see the pants, they go so well with the blue suedes…Viva Las India!
- Fan of the Game - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:13 am:
- ZC - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:08 am:
For all those imprisoned in Springfield’s legislative Waste Land, Rod says, “Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata. Shantih shantih shantih!”
August is the cruelest month, breeding
Malice out of the dead legislative process, mixing
Politics with cow dung, stirring
Animosity with State Fair photo ops…
- L.S. - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:16 am:
“Why don’t you come with me little girl, on a magic healthcare ride”
- HoosierDaddy - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:16 am:
Next year’s Sanjaya, it’s– Bollywood ROD!
- JJ - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:17 am:
I know! I’ll outsource all the legislative positions to India!
- Latham Place - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:17 am:
I always knew I was a Prince!
- Lula May - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:25 am:
This pretty much confirms what I’ve been saying. The ” DRAMA QUEEN “. Where’s the earrings ?
- austin powers - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:25 am:
Yeah, baby! YEAH!
- Seneca - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:28 am:
“I don’t care how nice your embroidery is, get your hands off me!”
- Sarbanharble - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:30 am:
Anyone ever seen the movie, “The Guru?” I think this is a still from one of the party scenes.
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:31 am:
Liberace
- WooHoo - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:31 am:
I found someone willing to be in a picture with me. She’s not happy about it, but she’s in it.
- How's It - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:32 am:
“How do you like my new Emperor outfit?”, says former governor Blagoofy.
- South of I-80 - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:39 am:
“You like me” “you really, really like me”!
- 500 or bust - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:40 am:
Despite his new blouse, Illinoisans still agree that the emperor has no clothes.
- scoot - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:41 am:
What in the world?
- Pat Collins - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:42 am:
Gov. Rod expands his personal healthcare to include drinking practices of past Indian Prime ministers. He dressed to highlight this. So did his companion.
- With all respect to Bridget - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:49 am:
It’s BollyRod, starring Roddy Shankar
- Moody - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:03 am:
Young lady: “Mr. Governor would you take a picture with me for my campaign flier I will be using for the 08 elections? I live near Midway airport and I will be running to unseat the current state rep from the 22nd district.”
Gov. Rod “I would be delighted to take a picture with you. By the way are you a Democrat?”
- Lance Stevens - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:07 am:
That can’t be Rod… His hair looks a little messed up
- sparky - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:09 am:
IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich poses with his new “Relevance Coordinator”. This work has been outsourced “out of country.”
- Collin Hitt - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:09 am:
Wait, don’t take the picture. Pass me the football.
- Southern Illinois iPhone - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:10 am:
“When you vote against universal health care, you are voting against Ghandi!”
- Gracie - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:13 am:
“Belive me! We are off on a magic carpet ride!”
- Sari - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:22 am:
Rod trying out his new trial attire, he want to give off the illusion of being mystical to the jurors.
- Gracie - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:23 am:
“I love playing dress up!”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:24 am:
An individual from a culture whose thinking is very different from ours and who has no knowledge of Illinois constitutional law poses with some lady at a department store.
- Not So Fast - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:29 am:
The Governor attempts to curry favor with yet another voter.
- Wanting to fit in...... - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:35 am:
What Governor Blagojevich wears to the clandestine meetings at Walker Bros. Pancake House in Willmette.
- anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:35 am:
now where’s that lamp you were telling me about?
- Bushie - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:39 am:
Did the teeth come with that outfit or were they an accessory?
- Hey Genie - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:44 am:
Um,that’s not a lamp you’re rubbing.
- Mr. Potato Head - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:45 am:
Give me back my snap-on hair!
- Ha ha - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:46 am:
He smiles because he has no clue what’s going on. Oh wait he knows what’s going he just don’t care!
- Old Elephant - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:21 am:
Get your tickets on Fandango my darling
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:29 am:
Anon 10:24, if this was a real contest, I think you’d win.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:32 am:
Disgruntled, Rod is now pressing to outsource the Democratic Party to India.
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:45 am:
Paul was wearing this the other night during the Top 10 skit and the guys at Bravo said it was the coming hot fashion for the fall so I just had to get it.
- He makes Ryan Look like a Saint - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:47 am:
“It is going to be ok Mrs Rezko, I will issue a pardon if he gets convicted.”
“Oh it is a federal crime? Thats ok, I will pardon him anyway, I can do whatever I want”
- Ernest T. Bass - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:55 am:
Looks like he got the job as a telemarketer.
- Snapewho - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:05 pm:
State fair officials had unveiled the newest exhibit on the midway: The very rare mult-gender, mult-cultural Siamese twin. Among other things they share is the need to ruin the American economies. Viewing of this exhibit is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or any participant of a state of Illinois retirement system.
- Timewriter - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:15 pm:
Governor Blagojevich readies for his trip to Rishikesh, India to meet up with the Maharishi to meditate the Feds away.
Governor asked his staff if the Beatles would be there too, he had some songs ideas.
- Chief Kay - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:22 pm:
Blago.”Don’t you think those earrings would look better with MY outfit”
- Fake Bill - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:24 pm:
Patti thought this would be best. I can’t do buttons by myself.
- ivoted4judy - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:42 pm:
When I got invited to this “INDIAN” event, I thought I was getting the Chief Illinwek outfit to wear” D-O-T not feathers idiot!!!!
- Marbley - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:43 pm:
Elvis starts his 2008 tour.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:07 pm:
who is this guy and why does he have his arm around me?
- blogman - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:10 pm:
“I believe that all Indian children should be provided with free healthcare and I will call a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to ask them to fund this plan.”
- RAI - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:13 pm:
I am now the Prime Minister of Illinois bow down before me. Now bring me your women
- BIG R.PH. - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:14 pm:
What no DOT on the forehead?
The G-Rodess misses another opportunity!
- Blaming Rod For Everything And More - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:16 pm:
I second Rich’s comment regarding Anon 10:24.
- Just Sayin' - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:59 pm:
Agreed with Rich on Anon 10:24…
- WARDOG - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:01 pm:
Rod: “Your picture and big smile will get you 711 more motels and convenience stores.” Dolly Lama: “Oh Rod, you have so much testular verility.”
- Tim - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:15 pm:
this is too much
- Are You Ready? - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:18 pm:
New opening act for Joe Walsh this Saturday now that Grand Funk Railroad pulled out.
Aside: What were THEY thinking?
- Not Surprised by Anything - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:54 pm:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich D-(Jones) poses with close associate and campaign contributor Anita Mahajan at a recent IIFOR (Indicted Indian Friends of Rod)
dinner held at Ali Ata’s North Shore home.
- Napoleon has left the building - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 3:38 pm:
“Whatever you do, don’t give this picture to Rich Miller. Thanks” said Governor Blagojevich at a $500,000 per plate fund-raiser attended by his closest appointees.
- Spin - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:06 pm:
The doorman at the Bombay Hilton is often told by U.S. tourists that he bears a striking resemblance to a politician in Illinois.
- the ole precinct captain - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:21 pm:
This is how I will get Health Care by outsourcing it to India.
- NIEVA - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:34 pm:
I’m so pretty!
- irishpirate - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:53 pm:
Damn,
I can’t wait to get outta this outfit and grab me a beer and cowburger over at Wrigley. No, No, I hate cow. I’m a vegetarian. Yea, it’s part of my health agenda.
- FED UP - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:55 pm:
He at least looks sober this time
- It Makes Cents... - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:03 pm:
“Follywood”
- Shallow Pharnyx - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:18 pm:
Blago seals the deal- he has just sold the state of Illinois to India.
- From the Sidelines - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:20 pm:
Blagojevich’s psychologist finds a new way to help him deal with his Napoleon complex, always pose with someone shorter than you and wear outfits that allow you to not take yourself to seriously.
- Mongo - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:22 pm:
yassir, dats my baby
- Lt. Guv - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:25 pm:
Pressuring lawmakers from across the state, IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich announces his plan to build a Kwik-E-Mart in everytown of Illinois with Capital Fund dollars.
Thank you. Come again.
- Perspective - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:36 pm:
Gov. Blagovich, posing with a young lady from India, who became the 1 billionth participant in the Governor’s new health care program, ALL.
- getting too old for this - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 7:18 pm:
Meanwhile, in a province of India experiencing budget problems and squabbling between leaders of the ruling Congress Party, the Governor of the Province remakes his image to resemble American-style politics…
- anon - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:09 pm:
Pete Best waiting for the Sargent Pepper cover
- ids - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:15 pm:
so do they have an extradition treaty with America where you come from, because I can get used to this? I feel like a king!
- Eileen Left - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:04 pm:
In honor of Elvis’ death 30 years ago, Gov.Rod wears his George Harrison nehru outfit.My sweet lord,hari hari,hari Krishna.
- daa - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:33 pm:
WIth my new health care plan Ms Kumar will be able to have the warts removed from her nose and forehead
- late night anon - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:47 pm:
Now this is idea that should have been vetoed.
- RLT54 - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:40 pm:
Two people who pass on pork