The reason that schools may not open next fall is that the governor is operated in the extreme by insisting on his personal agenda that will hurt the middle class.
As you can see, my head isn’t on straight because I have turned it so that I can look at you.
To pass the necessary increase, all of the republican lights must be green.
We are working on a school funding bill that will ensure enough money for schools to open next fall. Unfortunately, the governor insists that the funding for your school be sent to Winnetka.
The reason I have been Speaker for so long is that I eat an apple a day, so I have never been sick.
See kids, this is where our caucus comes to discuss our response to budget proposals and other important things. But since we’re not using the room right now…
Don’t write this down, but I find Milton probably as boring as you find Milton. Mrs. Milton found him boring too. He’s a little bit long-winded, he doesn’t translate very well into our generation, and his jokes are terrible.
“The people that see me every day that are on my side… they feel safe because they know I’m close. That gives them more reason to love me.The people that want to do otherwise, they think twice…because they know I’m close.That gives them more reason to fear me.”
“Is it better to be loved or feared?”
“That’s a good question. It’s nice to be both, but it’s difficult. But if I had my choice…I would rather be feared. Fear lasts longer than love. Friendships bought with money mean nothing. You see how it is–I make a joke, everybody laughs.I’m funny, but not that funny. Fear keeps them loyal to me. The trick is not being hated. I treat my men good. But if I give too much, I’m not needed. I give just enough where they need me but don’t hate me. Don’t forget what I’m telling you.”
- Commander Norton - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:49 pm:
“Well, you see, you can fool all of the people some of the time, and you can fool some of the people all of the time…”
- 47th Ward - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:52 pm:
Governor Rauner wants you to eat your broccoli. How do you feel about that?
- Concerned - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:54 pm:
“This is the big boy chair. As you can see, it is empty.”
- Let's all jump off the cliff together - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:56 pm:
Candidate recruitment meeting called to order.
- Abe the Babe - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:56 pm:
You see all that nonsense in those poli sci text books is just that. They don’t even once mention the Rules committee.
- Cubs in '16 - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:57 pm:
Even children know to OBEY the Speaker.
- A guy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:58 pm:
Today’s program is sponsored by the letters N and O. And the number…1
- Red Ranger - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:58 pm:
“I find your hopes and dreams to be quaint and somewhat annoying”
- A guy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:59 pm:
And what school are your teachers striking at that makes today’s visit possible?
- Huh? - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:59 pm:
The reason that schools may not open next fall is that the governor is operated in the extreme by insisting on his personal agenda that will hurt the middle class.
As you can see, my head isn’t on straight because I have turned it so that I can look at you.
To pass the necessary increase, all of the republican lights must be green.
We are working on a school funding bill that will ensure enough money for schools to open next fall. Unfortunately, the governor insists that the funding for your school be sent to Winnetka.
The reason I have been Speaker for so long is that I eat an apple a day, so I have never been sick.
- Cubs in '16 - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 2:59 pm:
“Mr. Speaker, do you have a Squeezy The Python puppet?”
“NYET!”
- 47th Ward - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:00 pm:
Governor Rauner thinks your bed time should be earlier. How do you feel about that?
- Keyrock - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:03 pm:
Governor Rauner isn’t the only one who can go around the state visiting schools instead of solving the budget crisis!
- Ducky LaMoore - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:04 pm:
“When I signed up for that ‘chair massage’, this wasn’t exactly what I had in mind….”
- Quizzical - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:05 pm:
One more time. We need to get 53% of the votes in each of the precincts I’ve assigned to you. Don’t worry, you’ll get it done.
- DuPage - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:05 pm:
One day, some day, the map grants will be funded.
- Keyrock - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:06 pm:
And remember, an apple a day keeps the Governor away.
- Mostly Harmless - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:07 pm:
But what I really always wanted to be was student council president.
- 47th Ward - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:08 pm:
Governor Rauner thinks you should be getting more homework assigned from your teachers. How do you feel about that?
- Anonymous - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:11 pm:
We need you to work real hard, to pay taxes when you grow up!
- Mama - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:12 pm:
You want to know WHAT?
- Anonymous - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:13 pm:
What did you say?
- Iron Lady - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:15 pm:
Come to the table, governor. Have a seat.
- Wensicia - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:16 pm:
“It’s not apples to oranges, just apples.”
- alleyway - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:23 pm:
Fifth grade document disposal class welcomes special guest shredder Michael J. Madigan to the “Document Center” today.
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:25 pm:
- A guy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:33 pm:
I’m having a chart made while you sit here that shows you just how indebted we intend to leave your children.
- Dysfunction Junction - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:33 pm:
See kids, this is where our caucus comes to discuss our response to budget proposals and other important things. But since we’re not using the room right now…
- Rich Miller - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:38 pm:
Speaker Madigan begins recruiting for the 104th General Assembly races.
- Cook County Commoner - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:42 pm:
No. Paul Newman did not portray me in Road to Perdition.
- Independent - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:43 pm:
“And that, kids, is how you recruit sham candidates to ‘oppose’ you in elections. Any questions?”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:45 pm:
“No, you first ask if they’ll take an absentee ballot, then ask for a yard sign… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:49 pm:
“… then.. I’m gonna blame some of the people in this room… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:54 pm:
“Between Rod and Bruce… Well… That’s a touch choice… “
- lake county democrat - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:59 pm:
Now if you work really, really hard and contribute money to the right people…
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:03 pm:
“Oh no, first you start as a precinct helper… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:05 pm:
No, I really do believe in term limits… I just one my race in March… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:07 pm:
“That’s a question for ‘Mr. Brown’… “
- Northsider - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:07 pm:
Yes, I’ll provide staff for your class presidential campaign. And now I’ll put the P.O. box number for donating your milk money up on the chalkboard.
O/T: Am I the only one who thought first of the late, great sci-fi show “Farscape”?
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:07 pm:
“Mushrooms? No… I prefer ducklings, not mushrooms”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:09 pm:
“No, Rep. Dunkin made his own choice. He choose poorly. It happens… “
- zatoichi - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:18 pm:
Don’t write this down, but I find Milton probably as boring as you find Milton. Mrs. Milton found him boring too. He’s a little bit long-winded, he doesn’t translate very well into our generation, and his jokes are terrible.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:26 pm:
“The people that see me every day that are on my side… they feel safe because they know I’m close. That gives them more reason to love me.The people that want to do otherwise, they think twice…because they know I’m close.That gives them more reason to fear me.”
“Is it better to be loved or feared?”
“That’s a good question. It’s nice to be both, but it’s difficult. But if I had my choice…I would rather be feared. Fear lasts longer than love. Friendships bought with money mean nothing. You see how it is–I make a joke, everybody laughs.I’m funny, but not that funny. Fear keeps them loyal to me. The trick is not being hated. I treat my men good. But if I give too much, I’m not needed. I give just enough where they need me but don’t hate me. Don’t forget what I’m telling you.”
- JS Mill - Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:26 pm:
“And kids, you may have heard this one but you know the old saying is true…an apple a day keeps the governor away. err…well, you get my drift.”