Caption contest!
Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Michael Sneed…
A wave of nostalgia will land on Gov. Pat Quinn when he hits the Belvidere Dodge plant to announce hundreds of new jobs assembling the new Dodge Dart … Quinn used to own a Dodge Neon made at the same plant.
* The Dodge Neon…
Have fun.
- Shemp - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:24 am:
“Hi.”
- Old Shepherd - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:27 am:
It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.
- siriusly - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:33 am:
This car retails for $12,000. Governor Quinn financed his with Illinois bonds. He now owes more than $6,500,000.00 in finance payments on the vehicle and is currently 24 months behind schedule.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:40 am:
Illinois - Running on Empty
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields
During Ogilvy I was feeling great and running up one-o-one
I don’t know where I’m running now, I’m just running on
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Gotta do what you can just to keep your love alive
Trying not to confuse it with what you do to survive
During Thompson’s terms all was well and I called the road my own
I don’t know when that road turned onto the road I’m on
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Everyone I know, everywhere I go
People need some reason to believe
I don’t know about anyone but me
If it takes all night, that’ll be all right
If I can get you to smile before I leave
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
I don’t know how to tell you all just how crazy Quinn’s term feels
I look around for the friends that I used to turn to, to pull me through
Looking into their eyes I see them running too
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Edgar, you really tempt me
You know the way you look so kind
I’d love to stick around
But I’m running behind
Running on
You know I don’t even know what I’m hoping to find
Running behind
Running into the sun but I’m running behind
- Don't Worry, Be Happy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:41 am:
Pat Quinn and the Adventures of Neongee! Coming soon to a twitter feed and Facebook page near you!!
- Irish - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:42 am:
Governor Pat Quinn purchased a Dodge Neon made at the Belvidere, Il. plant. He said he did so because the car represents Illinois. You will notice it is going uphill and the tires are not turning.
- Irish - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:45 am:
And there is no one in the driver’s seat.
Spot on representation.
- Birdseed - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:45 am:
Rival car manufacturer’s are blasting the new Dodge Dart with ad slogans like this one: “Pulled over on the shoulder not moving - some things never change”.
- Staying Anonymous - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:46 am:
Even the Governor’s car faces an uphill battle.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:46 am:
Park ‘Em
Is this the last parking spot in Chicago’s Loop without a meter?
Upshot: Hey, it’s Free Parking!
Downshot: It’s a spot with a lot of clout.
Buckshot: The 5th floor wants this spot for “friends of Rahm” only, and if this becomes public, Sneedless to say, someone will not be too happy.
Me Thinks this spot needs more than a lawn chair in winter to keep it free.
Best wishes to Ald. Ed Burke and Justice Anne Burke for doing something, somewhere, and were spotted doing it with such style with Jay Doherty.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:48 am:
“Pongee …. PONGEE … I AM YOUR FATHER!”
- Anon - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:50 am:
The new Dodge Dart…driver-less, just like the state in which it is made!
- I don't want to live in Teabagistan - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:51 am:
I think I can, I think I can….
- Anonymous - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:53 am:
The fact that there is no one in the driver’s seat is great
- Wensicia - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am:
Actually, I don’t have a hard time picturing Quin in a neon suit; umm, I mean car.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am:
Oswego Willy, your second place finish in the Golden Horseshoes contest has apparently lit a fire under you. Your comments this past month have been excellent. Thanks for being such an excellent part of this blog and good luck in December.
- Wensicia - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am:
Meant Quinn, sorry.
- Meanderthal - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:03 am:
Helps explain why Quin is still single. Why would any woman date a guy driving around in that thing?
- Dirty Red - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:07 am:
Does it come in Northwestern Purple?
- OneMan - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:08 am:
While finding the Neon a nice car Quinn felt it needed a few enhancements such as..
The ability to pay for gas 90 days after purchase.
An improved GPS that every time it said Illinois it included a fact about the state.
The ability to pay less to your mechanic because you are a ‘little short’ in your maintenance budget
The ability to criticize the Ford the next door neighbor has.
A ‘temporary’ reduction in the car payment
Spinning rims
- Jake From Elwood - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:09 am:
And he currently drives a Dodge Stratus?
- Back to Reality - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:09 am:
How did Quinn fit in the back seat of a neon or does he actually drive?
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:14 am:
Thanks, Rich. Appreciate the “shout-out”.
Schnorf has set the bar so high, as do all the regulars on the site, if you don’t take it up a level, you are falling behind.
Keep up the great work, Rich.
- dizzycow - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:20 am:
I bet he called it Rod.
- Cheswick - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:20 am:
That’s a chick’s car.
P.S. to Oswego Willy: Every time I glance at the Illinois lottery prizes list and see that cool million unclaimed from somewhere in Oswego, I hope it’s you. Also, good luck with whatever Rich was talking about.
- dupage dan - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:31 am:
Another fine product from MOPAR. (My Old Plymouth Ain’t Runnin’, Mixed up Old Parts And Rust, Misc Old Parts Arranged Ridiculously). So much like Illinois!
- I'm Just Saying - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:34 am:
Oh this tweet is the best
GovernorQuinn Governor Pat Quinn
Illinois is Dodge Dart country! We know how to work and we know how to get the job done. @Chrysler twitpic.com/8etbzj
- Stones - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:35 am:
The perfect vehicle for PQ to travel the state with his beloved “Betsy” by his side.
- MeAgain - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:46 am:
“Hey is that my Neon, I left my Best Western Gold Card in there!”
- Cheryl44 - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:48 am:
What is all this uphill no driver nonsense. This is Illinois! It’s sitting by the side of the road.
- shore - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:50 am:
and in that car you can fit all of the people in the state who currently approve of the job he’s doing.
- Homer J. Simpson - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:57 am:
Blagojevich had a Neon too. But his was a sign that said, “The Governor.”
- Back to Reality - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:59 am:
Whoever picked the picture is a genius. I would have went with a salmon color, but it good nonetheless!
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:04 pm:
- Cheswick -
Thanks for the very kind thought.
If I do win, when I get the check at the Press Conference, I will wear a “Capitol Fax” T-Shirt and give you a shout-out for your telepathic help.
- AC - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:06 pm:
Both the Dodge Neon And Pan Quinn seemed like good ideas at the time. The both promised more than the were able to deliver, except for the R/T. ( I’m still waiting on the release of the Pat Quinn R/T )
- anonymice - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:12 pm:
It threw a rod a while back, but it still runs the same.
- the Other Anonymous - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:21 pm:
The Dodge Neon: built for the populist who faces an uphill climb to the top. Not really built for what happens when you make it.
- PQ's Primary Opponent - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:23 pm:
I hear one of the special features of this new Dodge Dart will be its stealth capabilities. Like the Stealth Bomber it will be undetectable by speed cameras. This should give the Gov reason to sign Rahm’s speed camera bill next week
- Stones - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:31 pm:
anonymice….priceless!
- Just Asking - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:02 pm:
didn’t he also drive an AMC Hornet? Glad he picks better staff than cars.
- truthman - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:29 pm:
Even shot on a uphill angle that car looks like its going nowhere fast…….
- 3rd Generation Chicago Native - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:40 pm:
Quinn “My next car will be a Dodge Dart, and I am going to look like one smart practical guy behind the wheel, just like I did in my Neon”
- Liberty First - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:35 pm:
The new slogan is:
3 Generations of Chrysler Bailouts make this the most progressive car available on the market today.
- A Modest Proposal - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:38 pm:
It also substitutes as a hotel room..
- mark walker - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:55 pm:
O’Willy! I might be able to stand a year of presidential campaigns, but Horseshoe campaigning?
Great song, BTW
- zatoichi - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 3:08 pm:
Comes with a years supply of pine tree scents for the mirror.
- Benny - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 3:30 pm:
Quinn: I couldn’t afford to bid for Obama’s old car on Ebay
- Illinanonying - Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 7:54 pm:
Great! Another thing for Quinn to drive off a cliff!