Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law Sen. Dillard’s “By Sundown Tomorrow…” Bill which will allow any candidate to contest their results if they use the phrase “By sundown tomorrow…” as their rationale. A side note; colleague Sen. Bill Brady voted “No” on final passage.
Gov. Pat Quinn shows the “A” he received on his book report of Sen. Kirk Dillard’s new book, “From Ogilvie to Quinn, Why Kirk Dillard is Next”. Quinn’s report focused on the satire aspect of the book.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:12 pm:
“I was going to AV this transparency bill to make it a Chik-Fil-A ban, a same sex marriage approval and an assault weapons ban, but thought I should do things one at a time.”
Quinn signs the document appointing a blue-ribbon commission to look into the failures of past blue-ribbon commissions to actually achieve anything on the budget. He expects to hear their first report about this time next year, after due consideration.
Ironically enough, this image is an example of shallow focus. Shallow focus is a photographic and cinematographic technique incorporating a small depth of field. In shallow focus one plane of the image is in focus while the rest is out of focus. Shallow focus is typically used to emphasize one part of the image over another. Photographers sometimes refer to the aesthetic character of the area that is out of focus as bokeh.
The opposite of shallow focus is deep focus, in which the entire image is in focus.
And no one would ever accuse the subject of this photo to be guilty of deep focus.
Dlllard - “I’m clapping so freakin fast and furious the camera can’t even focus..hey wait Fast and Furious, I think I’m on to something..oh and did I mention I was Jim Edgar’s Chief of Staff?”
Sen. Kirk Dillard appeared a little fuzzy on the details of his appearance with Gov. Quinn today, while the Governor held firm on his position with the bill.
Quinn: “If I use my Vulcan mental projection powers, like I saw on Star Trek, maybe I can “will away” the Republicans..(grunt, grunt) OMG! One’s fading away, it’s working!”
Governor White Balance holds aloft his list of accomplishments.
In other news, the governor is demanding all Dept of Corrections employees provide the passwords to their facebook and twitter accounts so he can monitor them for crimes against the Quinndergarten.
“Quinn: “If I use my Vulcan mental projection powers, like I saw on Star Trek,…”
Reporter: Governor Quinn, there’s been alot of speculation over how strong your “Vulcan mental projection powers” can possibly be if you need to remind yourself that you saw them on Star Trek. So, sir, do you believe that the success you are *clears throat* “seeing” might simply be attributed to either blurred vision, or this photograph *holds up photograph* that your staffer showed you after your last attempt?
BTW, the reporter in that last scene was obviously a true believer who was dressed in full uniform and proudly wearing a tin-foil hat. (Those trekkie “fans” can be tough.)
- Small Town Liberal - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 11:57 am:
“Pat Quinn, the clear choice for Governor”
- That Guy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:00 pm:
On second thought that jacket fits you much better then me, Governor.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:01 pm:
Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law Sen. Dillard’s “By Sundown Tomorrow…” Bill which will allow any candidate to contest their results if they use the phrase “By sundown tomorrow…” as their rationale. A side note; colleague Sen. Bill Brady voted “No” on final passage.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:04 pm:
Dillard [muttering through his smile]: “193 freaking votes and I’m wearing the purple tie.”
- Kunu - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:05 pm:
No Senator Dillard, my wife got me this tie for my birthday.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:08 pm:
Dillard: I do kind of admire the way he holds the preseason football pool and makes it look like it’s a real plan to save Illinois.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:11 pm:
Gov. Pat Quinn shows the “A” he received on his book report of Sen. Kirk Dillard’s new book, “From Ogilvie to Quinn, Why Kirk Dillard is Next”. Quinn’s report focused on the satire aspect of the book.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:12 pm:
Dillard applauds Democrats. Again.
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:13 pm:
Governor Quinn decides he doesn’t want to play the Newlywed Game anymore when asked if he has ever “Made Whoopee” in the Governor’s Mansion…
- Anonymice - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:17 pm:
See? I really do have my speech written down. So may I start?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:19 pm:
Gov. Pat Quinn signs the proclamation “Pat Brady, Our Crazy Uncle Day”.
- Jimmy - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:21 pm:
told you that Dillard is to the right of Pat Quinn.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:29 pm:
(Disclaimer: Do not say this at home unless you are a highly-trained political “consultant”.)
If you hold the photograph up to a mirror, Quinn becomes fuzzy and Dillard comes into focus.
…Really.
- wordslinger - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:29 pm:
And you thought Quinn was fuzzy.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:33 pm:
I have new idea for children’s book and this is stunning artwork:
Left: Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear.
Right: Fuzzy wuzzy lost his hair….
- 3rd Generation Chicago Native - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:33 pm:
Signed this bill in record time and I am running off to the next event olympic style.
- Cincinnatus - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:33 pm:
“I was going to AV this transparency bill to make it a Chik-Fil-A ban, a same sex marriage approval and an assault weapons ban, but thought I should do things one at a time.”
- Newsclown - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:35 pm:
Quinn signs the document appointing a blue-ribbon commission to look into the failures of past blue-ribbon commissions to actually achieve anything on the budget. He expects to hear their first report about this time next year, after due consideration.
- phocion - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 12:58 pm:
Ironically enough, this image is an example of shallow focus. Shallow focus is a photographic and cinematographic technique incorporating a small depth of field. In shallow focus one plane of the image is in focus while the rest is out of focus. Shallow focus is typically used to emphasize one part of the image over another. Photographers sometimes refer to the aesthetic character of the area that is out of focus as bokeh.
The opposite of shallow focus is deep focus, in which the entire image is in focus.
And no one would ever accuse the subject of this photo to be guilty of deep focus.
- rocky1 - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:04 pm:
Oh, no! I see reports! I need to run and hide before they start asking me questions about closing all of the state facilities!
- William - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:10 pm:
I see Cincinnatus is from DuPage.
- Cincinnatus - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:22 pm:
phocion,
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar…. moving photographer with an iPhone. But your right, Quinn is considered by many to lack deep focus.
William,
Isn’t everyone?
- Cincinnatus - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:22 pm:
*you’re
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:25 pm:
Illinois’ nice guys…in and out of focus.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:28 pm:
=Isn’t everyone?=
Even if you’re not, folks out there go out of their way to make you feel welcome. And that says alot in today’s political “climate” especially.
- Norseman - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:40 pm:
Quinn contemplates whether he did the right thing signing the bill if the Republicans are so happy.
- One of the 35 - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 1:55 pm:
Quinn: “O.K. I admit it. I am Iron Man!”
- House of Pain - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 2:12 pm:
Dlllard - “I’m clapping so freakin fast and furious the camera can’t even focus..hey wait Fast and Furious, I think I’m on to something..oh and did I mention I was Jim Edgar’s Chief of Staff?”
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 2:17 pm:
Quinn: “My greatness is evident in that my aura blurs everything around me!”
- anon sequitor - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 2:50 pm:
Sen. Kirk Dillard appeared a little fuzzy on the details of his appearance with Gov. Quinn today, while the Governor held firm on his position with the bill.
- just sayin' - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 2:53 pm:
Kirk Dillard just signed this paper acknowledging that he’ll beat me when pigs fly.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 2:57 pm:
=Kirk Dillard just signed this paper acknowledging that he’ll beat me when pigs fly.=
*draw back drapes. looks outside.*
(giggles)
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 3:02 pm:
The Gov does the fabulous floating blue paper trick he will use during a guest spot on America’s Go Talent next week.
- reformer - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 3:05 pm:
“Guess who the IEA will endorse in ‘14, governor?”
- Just Saying - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 3:53 pm:
Dillard: “Thats ok Governor, enjoy it while you can…. Jan 2015 that will be ME signing the bills…..”
- Amuzing Myself - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 4:04 pm:
Today in Illinois, Part of the Problem A Applauds Part of the Problem B. Tomorrow, the series continues with part MMMMMLMXXVII.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 4:18 pm:
Awww…very nice article in the Daily Herald about Elizabeth Roskam. She truly is a very nice person.
- Conservative Republican - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 5:11 pm:
Quinn: “If I use my Vulcan mental projection powers, like I saw on Star Trek, maybe I can “will away” the Republicans..(grunt, grunt) OMG! One’s fading away, it’s working!”
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 5:26 pm:
Governor White Balance holds aloft his list of accomplishments.
In other news, the governor is demanding all Dept of Corrections employees provide the passwords to their facebook and twitter accounts so he can monitor them for crimes against the Quinndergarten.
- Boone Logan Square - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 5:46 pm:
“I’m the guy who lost to the guy who lost to THAT GUY?!”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 8:36 pm:
“Quinn: “If I use my Vulcan mental projection powers, like I saw on Star Trek,…”
Reporter: Governor Quinn, there’s been alot of speculation over how strong your “Vulcan mental projection powers” can possibly be if you need to remind yourself that you saw them on Star Trek. So, sir, do you believe that the success you are *clears throat* “seeing” might simply be attributed to either blurred vision, or this photograph *holds up photograph* that your staffer showed you after your last attempt?
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 1, 12 @ 8:38 pm:
BTW, the reporter in that last scene was obviously a true believer who was dressed in full uniform and proudly wearing a tin-foil hat. (Those trekkie “fans” can be tough.)