Raunerite indoctrination begins with a Ball, then 5 days of secluded programming of buzz words and learning to smirk on command, ending with a fly-around without answering any pertinent questions…
“I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!”
- Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:06 am:
Roses: $60
Black dress: $750
Getting appointed to a government office because you have no government experience: priceless
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:12 am:
Leslie to the press: Did Jerry get flowers too when he was named Comptroller? Were they paid for with state funds? Did they go with the low bidder? Did they use the RFP process.
There she is, Miss Comptroller
There she is, my ideal
The dream of a million hungry politicians can come true in Springfield City
But she says she has none of those dreams, which is a pity…
There she is, Miss Comptroller
There she is, my ideal
With so many beauties she took Illinois by storm
With her all-Republican face and form
And there she is
Walking on air, she is
Fairest of the fair, she is
There she is - Miss Comptroller!
Being honored as Riverside Foundation - (home for mentally disabled adults) 2013 Volunteer of the year! Leslie Munger is a leader who always gives back:)
“Although Ms. Munger hit the double axel and the triple loop flawlessly, her partner tripping on a stuffed animal left in the ice might cost them the gold medal….and now their scores…”
“Their long program was well done, but picking Zepplin to skate to might be too much of a risk…and the scores…”
“Ms. Munger’s jumps were flawless, they both should have waited for the Zamboni to leave before starting their music…”
“The judges loved the routine, but their coach is throwing a clipboard just beyond the camera…”
- Look Past the Dress - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 11:31 pm:
There’s something missing from this photo..why was Leslie Munger dressed up and receiving a bouquet? Oh yeah…she was being honored as Volunteer of the Year for a decade of leadership and commitment to a not-for-profit organization helping adults with intellectual disabilities. Having seen her at work for this organization, I think she deserved the flowers!
Some context please! This photo was taken in 2012 when Ms Munger was honored for her tireless work with a community organization for adults with intellectual disabilities. She may be beautiful, but she has the brains and the dedication to be a terrific comptroller for the people of Illinois.
“Minutes after Ms. Munger won for ‘Best House Concession Speech By Rookie Candidate’. Munger stated in her acceptance of the award she has no plans to continue in politics.”
Leslie is a bright, dedicated and selfless member of the community in which she lives and works. She is all smiles because she is being honored as 2012 Volunteer of the Year for her efforts on behalf of a program for developmentally challenged folks in her community. She has reason to be happy!
Given Destersky’s response, I’m going to admit that the next two (or four) year are going to be fun.
All we have to to do is say things like “With Slip and Sue and now Munger, Rauner’s now has a record of appointing terribly unqualified people to positions of public trust” and then just sit back and laugh at their outrage.
Caption should be: “Let my actions speak louder than the jeers from my critics”. She will help bring back the “service” in public service. Just watch. It’s easy to make fun of people you dont know, isnt it?
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:08 am:
Just a guess here, but I’m betting that our next comptroller didn’t buy that dress at an estate sale.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:10 am:
This is an “outstanding” picture, a “great” picture”…an “excellent” picture…
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:12 am:
“Homecoming King Bruce Rauner’s Court Attendant Leslie Munger poses for pictures waiting for her tiara and sash…”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:13 am:
“Hold the flowers closer to YOU…you’re blocking my dress!”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:15 am:
“Nah, we call this picture of us ‘Boring Thursday Nite’…”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:18 am:
“Now take one without the new Carhartt, Ms. Munger…”
- Illinois Don - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:18 am:
A nice and smart woman. I met her several times on the campaign trail. Good choice.
- Louis G. Atsaves - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:19 am:
Outstanding, great, excellent couple!
- Gooner - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:20 am:
“. . . and for finishing runner up, Ms. Munger gets these beautiful flowers and a wonderful state job.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:27 am:
“Is my bouquet bigger than Slip and Sue’s?”
- Just Observing - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:28 am:
“I’m thrilled to be Illinois next Comptroller! What does the Comptroller do?”
- ??? - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:28 am:
“And Illinois’ next Homecoming Queen is…..”
- Walter Mitty - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:31 am:
This is an “outstanding” picture, a “great” picture”…an “excellent” picture…
OW… I spit out my coffee… you win.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:33 am:
“Yes, I’ll take your picture as long as you give the flowers BACK to the bride and go back to your own event in the next ballroom…”
- Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:40 am:
And, the prize for the last cell phone customer without roaming goes to…
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:43 am:
(H/T - Pot calling kettle -)
“The only thing about this dress I don’t like is no place for my cell phone. I just left it at home”
- OneMan - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:44 am:
Some felt she should only get half the flowers and let ‘the people’ decided if she should get the other half..
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:53 am:
Raunerite indoctrination begins with a Ball, then 5 days of secluded programming of buzz words and learning to smirk on command, ending with a fly-around without answering any pertinent questions…
- Mouthy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:55 am:
“How do you like my three roses?”
- Concerned - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:55 am:
“I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!”
- Jack Donaghy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:56 am:
Liz: Why are you wearing a tux?
Jack: It’s after 6. What am I, a farmer?
- A guy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:56 am:
Why’d the Treasurer get 2 dozen? Because he’s so tall?
- Amalia - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:57 am:
She looks lovely. there’s only one question, what kind of scoops will she provide?
- A guy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 9:58 am:
Jerry Sturmer couldn’t pull off this dress! Adam on the other hand. Hmm….
- Roadiepig - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:06 am:
Goons FTW!
- Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:06 am:
Roses: $60
Black dress: $750
Getting appointed to a government office because you have no government experience: priceless
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:12 am:
Leslie to the press: Did Jerry get flowers too when he was named Comptroller? Were they paid for with state funds? Did they go with the low bidder? Did they use the RFP process.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:14 am:
Leslie Munger, a former Hair Care Category Director at Helene Curtis/Unilever, is the new Illinois Comptroller.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:18 am:
“I didn’t just work at Helene Curtis, I was a customer too!”
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:18 am:
The first-place winner gets to spend two years working in Springfield.
The runner-up gets four years.
- William j Kelly - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:21 am:
Mr. Munger: Leslie, some guy named Adam gollyjeepersjewski says those are his flowers.
- anony - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:21 am:
What does a comptroller actually do, Mr. Gidwitz? Got it, just smile!
- walker - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:22 am:
“I was as surprised as anyone.”
- Norseman - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:35 am:
My high score in the formal wear portion of the Rauner contest earned me the Comptroller appointment.
- VanillaMan - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:38 am:
Bruce Rauner at the microphone…
There she is, Miss Comptroller
There she is, my ideal
The dream of a million hungry politicians can come true in Springfield City
But she says she has none of those dreams, which is a pity…
There she is, Miss Comptroller
There she is, my ideal
With so many beauties she took Illinois by storm
With her all-Republican face and form
And there she is
Walking on air, she is
Fairest of the fair, she is
There she is - Miss Comptroller!
- VanillaMan - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:39 am:
“I hope to learn how to play the flute so that I can be selected to become John McCain’s running mate in 2016!”
- VanillaMan - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:40 am:
“I’m one hottie mess to take on the one hot mess that is Illinois!”
- Come on man! - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:50 am:
You like me, you really like me!
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 11:11 am:
“Take the flowers, leave the cannoli”
(Tips cap to - Walter Mitty -)
- dupage dan - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 12:33 pm:
Demur décolletage display. Delightful.
The flowers are nice, too.
- too obvious - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 1:11 pm:
Do I think there should be a special election for Comptroller in 2016? Bruce hasn’t told me what I think yet. Let me get back to you.
- Skeptical - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 1:31 pm:
“A rose is not necessarily a rose by any other name.”
- Jocko - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 1:35 pm:
Not to be outdone, Bill Pullman gives Leslie the biggest corsage he could find.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 1:50 pm:
“The flowers came with a note. ‘Congratulations on your appointnent. Can’t wait to eliminate your office. All the best, @FakeMikeFrerichs’…”
- Black Ivy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 2:21 pm:
Ms. Munger, best of luck to you! Party now, and look lovely doing it, because there is much work to be done! Bravo, all around!
- Sir Reel - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 2:35 pm:
In an unprecedented move, the Bachelor gave all his roses to Leslie Comptroller.
- pontoon - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 4:46 pm:
you like me, you really like me!
- Southern IL Voter - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 6:21 pm:
It’s the Laura Ingraham look-alike contest winner!
- Honest handbag - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 6:57 pm:
Being honored as Riverside Foundation - (home for mentally disabled adults) 2013 Volunteer of the year! Leslie Munger is a leader who always gives back:)
- Truth seeker - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:02 pm:
Brains, Beauty and Best Choice to fill Judy Baar Topinka’s shoes.
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:05 pm:
It will surprise no one that Honest handbag and Truth seeker have the same IP address.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:15 pm:
===It will surprise no one that Honest handbag and Truth seeker have the same IP address.===
Oh well, I guess more captions, maybe? lol
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:17 pm:
Lemme guess StoptheHate’s IP address….
Look. I don’t know Munger, I am pretty sure this was not intended as a campaign photo.
Seems we are being a little harsh for someone who is less than 48 hours on the stage.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:19 pm:
“We sell timeshares, ask about our Specials!”
Everyone…takes a turn in the barrel.
- Norseman - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:22 pm:
Wow, someone reactivated the Raunerbots and programmed them to defend Munger. I was keeping an open mind, but now I’m having second thoughts.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:26 pm:
“Usually Mr. Rauner wants the stuffed dog in his photos, but really, we need a few with no flowers at some point..,”
- Under Further Review - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:31 pm:
Two satisfied customers of E Harmony.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 7:53 pm:
“Well, just grab those flowers and cover up the spaghetti sause on his shirt! Remember; pictures first, eats second next time.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:55 pm:
“Although Ms. Munger hit the double axel and the triple loop flawlessly, her partner tripping on a stuffed animal left in the ice might cost them the gold medal….and now their scores…”
“Their long program was well done, but picking Zepplin to skate to might be too much of a risk…and the scores…”
“Ms. Munger’s jumps were flawless, they both should have waited for the Zamboni to leave before starting their music…”
“The judges loved the routine, but their coach is throwing a clipboard just beyond the camera…”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 10:59 pm:
“What an Olympics..,The next time we’ll see them skate together will be when they join the ‘Saved by the Bell…On Ice’ Icecapade”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 11:02 pm:
IMDb - “Silver Linings Playbook” - Credited as Ballroom Dancing Pair #3
- Look Past the Dress - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 11:31 pm:
There’s something missing from this photo..why was Leslie Munger dressed up and receiving a bouquet? Oh yeah…she was being honored as Volunteer of the Year for a decade of leadership and commitment to a not-for-profit organization helping adults with intellectual disabilities. Having seen her at work for this organization, I think she deserved the flowers!
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jan 6, 15 @ 11:35 pm:
“In the summer, when there isn’t any ice, they train at ‘Phil’s Roller Rink & Truck Detailing off Route 17…”
- DeanBean - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:03 am:
Some context please! This photo was taken in 2012 when Ms Munger was honored for her tireless work with a community organization for adults with intellectual disabilities. She may be beautiful, but she has the brains and the dedication to be a terrific comptroller for the people of Illinois.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:13 am:
It’s as though people miss the point here …
Ok…
“Minutes after Ms. Munger won for ‘Best House Concession Speech By Rookie Candidate’. Munger stated in her acceptance of the award she has no plans to continue in politics.”
…
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:15 am:
Minutes after winning “Thinnest Skin Supporters, Ever!” Award…
- Gooner - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:33 am:
Note to all the Mungerites –
Everybody takes stuff here.
In some ways it is like a school playground. This kids who show they cannot take it get it more.
Some advice — develop a sense of humor. Lighten up and be happy that she’s getting any press at all.
In any case, the caption: “Leslie Munger, surrounded by Illinois Don, honest handbag, truth seeker, DeanBean, and LookPasttheDress.”
- Desertsky - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:38 am:
Leslie is a bright, dedicated and selfless member of the community in which she lives and works. She is all smiles because she is being honored as 2012 Volunteer of the Year for her efforts on behalf of a program for developmentally challenged folks in her community. She has reason to be happy!
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:40 am:
Minutes after winning “Losing House Candidate With Biggest Clout Behind Them” Award.
…
- Gooner - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 9:43 am:
Given Destersky’s response, I’m going to admit that the next two (or four) year are going to be fun.
All we have to to do is say things like “With Slip and Sue and now Munger, Rauner’s now has a record of appointing terribly unqualified people to positions of public trust” and then just sit back and laugh at their outrage.
- kidfixr - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 3:56 pm:
Caption should be: “Let my actions speak louder than the jeers from my critics”. She will help bring back the “service” in public service. Just watch. It’s easy to make fun of people you dont know, isnt it?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 4:26 pm:
- kidfxr -,
You are not making it easy on her.
Everyone takes a turn in the barrel, being a good sport is how to handle things.,.
OW
- Norseman - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 4:35 pm:
Gooner, Well said.
- kidfixr - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 5:09 pm:
got it. Im not used to this. over and out.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 7, 15 @ 5:25 pm:
Agreed, well done - Gooner -