First known photo of Oswego Willy
Monday, Jun 24, 2013 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Years ago, I posted a photo of our infamous commenter “Bill.” Actually, it was just the back of his head because Bill wanted to remain anonymous.
Well, Oswego Willy was in Springfield last week and I asked him to pose for a similar pic. He’s wearing a t-shirt that he had made of Rep. Ann Williams’ biting retort to freshman Rep. Scott Drury’s tired refrain about how he’s a former federal prosecutor…
We had a great time. He ended up coming to my house for a couple of late night beers and he got to meet Oscar the Puppy. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any photos of the two of them, but I had a blast.
* So, this one is for OW and his many, many fans…
A former campaign consultant and college friend is suing former congressional candidate Jason Plummer, R-Fairview Heights, claiming he has failed to pay her for her services.
Franny Decker, doing business as Decker Consulting Services, has named Plummer and his campaign committee, Plummer for Congress, as defendants in her lawsuit, claiming they owe her $51,700.
“Plaintiff has, on several occasions, requested defendants to pay for said services, or provide some basis of why the claimed amounts are not owed, but defendants have refused to pay plaintiff the sum due and owing for services rendered,” the suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court alleges.
The suit alleges that Decker and her business were hired to raise funds for Plummer’s run for the U.S. Congress in 2012.
“Plaintiff and defendant Jason Plummer were acquainted from their time in College Republicans at the University of Illinois,” the suit states. […]
“Plaintiff was an effective fund-raiser for defendants and greatly exceeded the stated financial goal to be raised from PACs,” the suit claims.
She was to be paid a monthly retainer, along with a commission on all PAC funds received. She also was supposed to receive certain expenses, costs and late fees.
Have at it.
- The Captain - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:06 am:
The best part about that suit is it’s filed in Madison County. Heck-hole irony alert.
- wordslinger - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:12 am:
There’s a good reason why some demand cash-on-the barrel from political campaigns.
It’s pretty unusual for a campaign consultant to sue, isn’t it? Not the best way to drum up new business. But $50K is real money.
- A Casual Observer - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:13 am:
Sounds like Jason had better go out looking for a PR firm to manage the latest damage. My guess is that once he finds one, it is likely that they will ask for 100% of their fee “up front”. The “Deck” er of the H.M.S. Plummer needs to be quickly caulked by the Damage Control Squad as the always leaky scow seems to be taking on water faster than the pumps can remove it.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:20 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - This is all a misunderstooding. I told him I would pay him once I got my Bank Money, and even offered Marvin Gardens! #WayPastAllowanceMoney
- Big D - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:23 am:
He went to school with someone named Franny?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:26 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I am wondering if @Capitolfax has the front picture, Dad says he would pay they money we are stiffing the vendors to see it. #CostOfDoingDopiness
- TriggerHappy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:27 am:
Is that Squeezy around Willy’s neck?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:29 am:
Rich, I enjoyed my time too. Oscar is great, and promised me that he wouldn’t say a word.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:30 am:
I had heard, when “Two-Putt” wants the HGOP Caucus to gather, at night the Dome lights up like a Golf Ball, I was just too early I guess …
- zatoichi - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:35 am:
What, a rich guy running for office stiffed a friend who was helping raise money? I never heard of such a thing! I am shocked. Is there no honor?
- OneMan - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:38 am:
Next time you do a fundraiser T-Shirt, I think that goes on the back…
- OneMan - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:38 am:
I also have a back of the head to look for at Prairie Fest next year…
Bonus
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:42 am:
OneMan,
Whee you least suspect…
@FakeJasonPlummer - If I offer my Pony, a never been used slushy machine that was suppose to go in my LG Office, and my slightly used Wii, with 2 games, will that be good? #PlaygroundTrades
- 47th Ward - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:45 am:
So you guys started at Boone’s then, right?
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:49 am:
Oscar, by the way, absolutely loved OW.
Occasionally, Oscar gets overly excited when he meets new people to whom he takes an instant liking and can’t control himself and then accidentally pees. He peed on Willy twice. Oops.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:52 am:
I took it, 100%, as a huge compliment.
- Don't Worry, Be Happy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:54 am:
So the truth comes out - Oswego Willy is Rod Blagojevich’s Capitol Fax handle! They gave him a furlough so he could visit Oscar?
- Outraged - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 10:59 am:
Typical Plummer. He seems to burn bridges, with everyone he touches.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 11:01 am:
===…He seems to burn bridges…===
@FakeJasonPlummer - “Buring Bridges”? You know how much lumber is needed to rebuild a bridge? #DadsRainmaker
- Norseman - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 11:07 am:
As a rationale Republican, I’m sure Willy is used to getting peed on by the extremists.
Nice pix.
- I don't want to live in Teabagistan - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 11:08 am:
Rich, The rules say nothing about double entendres.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 11:19 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Whoa! Oswego Willy looks like “Cousin ‘It’” from the Addams Family Cartoon, with a haircut. #jokingWilly
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 11:39 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Being in the Navy, I plan on hiring Danny Kaffee for my lawyering. #JasonCantHandleTheTruth
- x ace - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:02 pm:
Photo:
“I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody. Instead …”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:17 pm:
“This is the Capitol, in Springfield Illinois. The mockings you read are not true. The names and situations have been changed to try to make it funnier. My name’s Willy. I’m a Dope…”
- 10th Indy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:23 pm:
@FakeOswegoWilly - Posting new pic to match.com profile! #livelaughlove
- soccermom - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:41 pm:
So dog urine is just fine, but a little bit of clean ice water…
- anonymoose - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:52 pm:
No disrespect, ’cause I love reading me some Willy, but I was thinking of Mr. OW as someone a bit older with a bald spot. Not someone with a full head of hair around the age of one of Mr. Miller’s interns:)
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 12:54 pm:
===around the age of one of Mr. Miller’s interns===
Nope.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:15 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I guess this trial might move to Australia. Dad says only a Kangaroo Court would rule for her. #GDayMate
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:17 pm:
That “Hair in a Can” works wonders…
Just saying.
- Norseman - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:25 pm:
Willy, know any place that gives a great discount?
I need a bulk supply for my chrome dome.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:39 pm:
I buy it by the oil barrel, I will get you the info, look in your “Spam” folder in the email, right after the $1 million from a Nigerian Prince, and the London Lottery Winner information emails.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:43 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Wrong Franny! Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by you, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy..
@FakeJasonPlummer - I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera… Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum, et cetera, et cetera… Memo bis punitor delicatum! #WillyWonka
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:45 pm:
“I can’t believe it, Tom Cross had my car towed!”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:49 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Look, when I found out the REAL Power Rangers were not at my Party, we got a refund. I lost the Congress, so I don’t pay. #JasonDoesntPayToHaveFriendsEither
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 1:59 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Dad cut me off, I make no money, all my Bank and Lumber money goes into Trust, and I trust them and everything. #ObliviousToRealPeople
@FakeJasonPlummer - Dad says I should go over and apologize and fix the broken window or mow your lawn like I always do when I am in a pickle. #LeaveItToJason #JasonHaskell
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:09 pm:
“There is the new putting green on the Capitol Grounds … there’s Tom!”
FakeJasonPlummer - I am an honorable guy, it’s not like I went after a candidate’s wife’s deceased Mom’s benefit. #StayClasslessJason
FakeJasonPlummer - It’s not like have $50K laying around … wait, I do? #MoneyHasNoValueToJason
FakeJasonPlummer - I plan on being consistant. All the vendors are going to short-changed. There. Feel better? #ManyWrongsStillMakeThemAllWrong
- Sangamon GOP - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:13 pm:
OW, the Willy Wonka contract rage quote is priceless! Makes you wonder if dad let Jason have half a desk somewhere at RP…stocked with fizzy lifting drinks.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:19 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Wait, I thought Dad said we ran out of Lumber and a half-desk was the new rage! My Full-Sized Fridge in my Office has all kinds of pop and fruit juices, and in the summer and stuff, “Freeze-Pops” fill the freezer cold thing. Thanks Dad #JustLikeTheOvalOfficeRemember?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:22 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Look everyone, my word is GOOD. When I borrow like someone’s bike or baseball mitt, I usually give it back at some point. #ContractNotWorthTheWoodPlankItsWrittenOn?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:29 pm:
“I can’t believe it, ‘that’ window was almost Jason Plummer’s Office window…”
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:35 pm:
Hi, My Name is Oswego Willy and I’m here to talk to you about the “Hair Club for Men.”
Just kidding, bud. I do hope that isn’t a “popped collar” peeking out from under the t-shirt.
Look AA up next time you’re in town. I’ll do my best not to pee on you upon first acquaintance.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:40 pm:
- AA -,
I would Follow you anywhere, but I think the timing was not right. You will be Notified for sure.
Actually that is a Medical Device from all the passing out I have done when not on my Plummer Meds.
It comes in Red, Blue, White, Aqua, and Neon Orange for hunting season. Works well with the Carhartt.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:47 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I put this Bill in one of Dad’s ‘IN’ boxes, labeled ‘IN - Jason’ and he knows to pay, otherwise my Community Pool Pass doesn’t get activated. Dad will get to it. #SummerProblemsForKidsAndJason
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 2:57 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Is this the Court where the Judge does all the Magic Tricks and the Poice Guy is tall and bald? #NightCourt
@FakeJasonPlummer - My lawyer says its “f-r-i-v-o-l-o-u-s”. Sorry. Even when I type the whole word, it makes me giggle, so I had to type each letter seperate. #WordsAreSillySometimes
@FakeJasonPlummer - I might represent myself, charge $5 at the door, drag this out for a month or two, lose, and give the money I made to pay it off! #entrepreneur
@FakeJasonPlummer - Someone help! I am trying to hire Perry Mason, is he licensed in Illinois? #TVLawyerToMyRescue
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:09 pm:
“Hey, where is that ‘Politcal’ Ice Cream stand in the Capitol?”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:28 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - What she doesn’t know is that I am saving that money to road trip to Oswego. If she wins this law-gel thing, Dad said no Oswego Trip! #WillyBetterRootForFranny
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:38 pm:
Willy, gotcha.
#whosthatotherguynotAA
“I can’t wait to wear this shirt around the Governor’s Office. The words “Federal Prosecutor” still make them kinda nervous.”
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:39 pm:
===but a little bit of clean ice water… ===
LOL
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:40 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I live by the adage; Keep your enemies close, and meet your friends at the courthouse.
@FakeJasonPlummer - Vendor? What’s a Vendor? Like at the Ball Game, a hot dog vendor? Word meanings are hard! #EverythingNoKetchupPlease
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:42 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer-Everybody knows you Don’t have to pay your Konsultants unless you get elected Lt. Congressman! #IKnowLotsOfLaws #DumbGirl
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:48 pm:
A bit surprised these haven’t made it out;
“Boy, the rebuilding of the Capitol after Squeezy climbed it went quicker than I thought.”
“Leave the Shirt, take the Cannoli”
- AA -, do not fret. I am good like that.
- soccermom -,
I wanted to respond, but I figured quite quickly, I am not the target audience.
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:52 pm:
“Where are the Holiday Lights? What do you mean they take them down every year? That’s crazy, man.
- Dirt Diver - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:53 pm:
Love the shirt. Love the fact that Drury’s arrogance didn’t go unnoticed this year. Haven’t yet met any current or former legislator with a bigger ego, and that is saying alot. Obviously, here is a guy who believes his perceived intelligence is all that is necessary to succeed in politics and government. Clearly, he has many things to learn and hopefully, this t-shirt will remind him of that.
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 3:54 pm:
Thanks, Willy.
“They call me Dopey, but the Guy that drew up that Stratton Building was the King of Dopey!”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 4:00 pm:
“Ok, so there is the Apple Tree, that must be the House side of the building…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 4:20 pm:
Rich, you are a good sport and an even better host. I had a great time, Thanks again.
“Seriously, the House and Senate GOP are both Caucusing right now? But the lot has so few cars …”
@FakeJasonPlummer - Franny’s lawyer has yet to serve me papers, Having all these houses confuses me too! #FourHousesEqualHotel
- carbaby - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 4:32 pm:
I may be wrong but I seem to recall a friend of Plummer’s from U of I commenting on here(during that campaign) during a caption contest(I believe the picture was Jason holding a beer?)about how everyone not really knowing Jason and that he was a good guy. OW was of course on fire that day. It would be highly amusing if this was the same person he ditched paying.
- Samurai - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 4:35 pm:
Expected Oswego Willy to be a much older looking gentleman.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 4:54 pm:
“It’s not the paintjob on the car, its the miles on the engine.” - Oswego Willy(?)
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 5:06 pm:
“From ‘here’? Let me think, for me it’s about a 6-Iron to the building, but for Cross, probably an easy 9-Iron with that wind…”
- walkinfool - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 6:44 pm:
It’s a wig, folks.
He’ll never be caught.
- Just The Way It Is One - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 7:04 pm:
I thought there also was posted a DIFferent shot of Willie, too, earlier this year–kickin’ back and layin’, relaxed and havin’ a good, old time on a long Float IN Oswego in the (shudder to remember!) afternoon of the disastrous Flood of April 18th…classic, if it was Willie. But THIS shot’s pretty amusing, too–quippy, sardonic quote on the Back and all!
But, also, as someone else noted, too, I must agree, OW…sure wish I still had a nice, dark mop on MY Noggin like YOU still are blessed with–guess you’ve kept that engine well-oiled over the years!! And MY theory on the shirt collar is that he was either wearing a Blackhawks Red Shirt of some sort, or maybe some Cardinal shirt to appease those fellow Illinoisans who root for the Red Birds south of Springfield, and no DOUBT in Madison County…!
And p.s.: can’t resist, are you sure Oscar peed so much out of sheer joy, or (ha ha) more along the lines of how we like to say when somebody gets SCARED that they pee in their Pants, or in the case of Oscar, on the Floor/ground (or himself?)!!! No doubt it was the Former as the Cold Brewskis were flowin’…!
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 7:08 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I’d gladly match my stiffing of consultants up against any losing candidate!
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:18 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Dad says come to the bank tomorrow. It’s like Gringots in the Harry Potter. #DadMakesGoingToWorkFun
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:20 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - What the? Did you just ‘de-friend’ me on The Facebook? That was NOT cool. #WhatsNextNotFollowingMeOnTheTwitter #ObliviousToAdultResponsibilities
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:23 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was gonna run again and hire Tim Johnson’s ole Staff, but I guess they are driven by envy and revenge, not money #SeeLearningTheSevenDeadlySinsWasUseful
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:26 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - So I guess splitting Season Illini Basketball tickets is out of the question? #I-L-L-For-Get-It
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:29 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Everyone, understand, that is “Campaign Jason” who is ruthless, “Real Jason” is a good guy and thinks the world of Franny as I don’t pay her what is owed. #WhyDoesEveryoneThinkThatCantBeTrue
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:33 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I want all my supporters to know, I am going to start Telethoning again to pay off all my debts. That means you, all my Lumberyard and Bank friends. #DadIsTakingAttendanceDontBeLate
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:36 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was wondering @FakeKams, are you guys hiring bouncers for the summer? Dad says with the pending Litter-I-gations, I might need to look for more cash #BackToSchoolJasonGoes
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:39 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Ha. Ha. I don’t even live in Madison County (I think) so if I stay out of there, I can’t get exercised there, or even sent there. #CivilLawAndCriminalLawDifferencesAreHard
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 8:50 pm:
@FakeJasonPlummer - How about 102k “Jason Bucks” like I get for cleaning my room, having maids and lawn guys fix my house, and this all goes away? #RewardsForChoresRules
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 24, 13 @ 9:59 pm:
Best. Stanley. Cup. Clinch. Ever!
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 10:48 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Stancie’s Cup or whatever. When I don’t get to be Lt. Governor or Congress-Man, or nothing, Dad gives me a trophy anyway. #RewardsForNothing
@FakeJasonPlummer - I am liable all right, I am liable to throw a tantrum if this Court thing happens. #KickingAndScreaming
@FakeJasonPlummer - If they Garnish my money from the bank, please …use parsley, its my fave! #WhoaGarnishHasOtherMeanings?
@FakeJasonPlummer - Franny knows I didn’t write the checks, no seriously, I don’t know how to write checks, so how can I be the one writing the checks? #ConsumerEd
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 10:57 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was talking to lawyers, they want a retainer of like 100%. I am good for the money, geez, just take the case. #JasonYouKnowWhyYouAreBeingSuedRight?
@FakeJasonPlummer - I won’t be tweetering today, I am interviewing Lawyers and I am workking on a killer question-err. #NameAllThePowerRangersAndWhatColorTheyAre
@FakeJasonPlummer - Dad said to stop telling everyone stuff here and I told him no one reads my Tweeters and if they do, people get ‘fused. #MisdirectionByMisDirection
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 11:06 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - the Bank Lawyer-Person just called and asked if I had a copy of the contract. Its in a sock, or by my Wii games. #ForSafeKeeping
@FakeJasonPlummer - The Bank Lawyer-Person asked if i was served, I told him yes, I just came back from the McDonalds Drive thru, did he want something too? #ServedNotASpellingWordThisWeek
@FakeJasonPlummer - I will get to wear the new suits Dad got me for the Bank alot if I haveta go to Court over and over #CourtCasesAreLongAndBoring #TVCourtIsOverInAnHour
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 11:22 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I will say this, I am glad Phil Ponce will not be on the jury. #StillHaveFightingChance
@FakeJasonPlummer - I asked The Bank Lawyer-Person if we begin with jury cause I have about 20 names we can use. #CourtSystemIsSoConfusing
@FakeJasonPlummer - We had Student Court at the U of I, Mocking stuff or something. Once I found out it was rigged, I backed away fast! #TheQuestionIsMoot
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told the Bank Lawyer-Person to make sure this thing starts after my summer vacation. I am not going to miss Universal Studios Orlando for this. #LetTheSortingHatDecide
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 11:39 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - Four years ago Dad said “How much to win”, now Dad just told the Bank Lawyer-Person, “How much to make this go away.” Money to win, lose, go away? #MoneyIsConfusingSoGladJasonWorksAtTheBank
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 25, 13 @ 11:50 am:
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was just told that I have been taken me off everyone’s “short list” for LG because of “pending Litigation”. Nothing pending, it hasn’t even happened for real. #ItsNoBigWoop