* Thanks to a reader for this photo from Sunday’s India Day Parade and Festival in Naperville. Quite the bipartisan gathering to celebrate India’s independence…
Great to see folks from both parties putting politics aside for a cultural celebration. This was a big year as it marked 75 years of India’s Independence.
Naperville, IL - Politicians from both parties gathered Sunday to celebrate India’s independence, but one came more prepared than the others. Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), nominee for Governor and noted scholar, delivered the keynote history lecture. Originally scheduled for 90 minutes, Bailey held the rapt attention of the crowd for well over three hours. Leaders in the Indian community said they had never seen a white politician hold forth so masterfully on the history of the subcontinent.
Bailey began with a brief overview of pre-colonial India, touching on its governmental structure, foreign relations, and cultural development. He apologized profusely for not spending more time on the subject, but did indulge the crowd with a brief tangent on his love for Chaturanga, the Indian game that eventually developed into modern chess.
Bailey then jumped into the meat of the lesson, a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between
Jawaharal Nehru, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten. Bailey, a true polymath, examined the interplay of the three historical leaders through the lenses of academic history, international relations, and mathematical game theory. The crowd was in awe of the Xenia farmer’s ability to toggle seamlessly between different academic disciplines. His upcoming monograph on the subject will be a must-read for both scholars and current political leaders.
Bailey concluded his marathon disquisition with the solemn promise to never disrespect the history or religion of any Illinoisan. The crowd’s resulting applause became thunderous when Bailey declared that, if elected Governor, he will personally develop a state-level history curriculum based on his lifetime of research.
What’ the over under on how many knew who all was invited to this event. Congrats to the organizers for pulling this off. Too bad it does not happen every week.
So much marching for Candidate Bailey. Darren and his Missus at the Bud Billiken parade in the hellhole of Chicago. Surprised Bailey would show his face after his disparaging remarks about the city. Then spotted Bob Fioretti at Bailey’s gathering in Chicago. What?
On to Naperville to celebrate India’s independence. Did Candidate Bailey borrow JB’s jeans as those pants look mighty familiar.
“Bailey then jumped into the meat of the lesson, a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between
Jawaharal Nehru, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten.”
- Huh? - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:27 am:
Grinning like a fool. Couldn’t find India on a map if it was pointed out.
- OneMan - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:27 am:
Parents unsure how to react to soccer player flexing after a goal.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:31 am:
“The only two I recognize is the guy who wants to endanger women’s health and the really tall guy who wants to tax retirement income…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:31 am:
“… yeah… they’re standing next to each other…”
- Bruce( no not him) - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:35 am:
Pretty sure my comment about Darren Bailey would get me banned.
So happy Indian Independence Day
- Vote Quimby - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:37 am:
Bailey wearing traditional Indian denim to celebrate 75 years of independence. Said his choice of pants was “taken out of context.”
- Donnie Elgin - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:42 am:
Great to see folks from both parties putting politics aside for a cultural celebration. This was a big year as it marked 75 years of India’s Independence.
- Arsenal - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:43 am:
Ideally, the parents of the bride and groom should meet before the wedding. Otherwise, the pictures can come out a little awkward.
- 47th Ward - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:45 am:
Bailey thought this was Indiana’s Independence Day, so he dressed up for the occasion.
- Michelle Flaherty - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:47 am:
Shocked Bailey didn’t wear an Indiana shirt
- twowaystreet - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:49 am:
Bailey, who behind in the polls, continues to look for more opportunities to be taken out of context.
- Huh? - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 9:56 am:
Where’s Mrs. Beetle? Surprised she let him off his leash in violation of the Billy Graham rule.
- Save Ferris - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:07 am:
Dukakis’ tank called…
- Ducky LaMoore - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:08 am:
“Shocked Bailey didn’t wear an Indiana shirt”
I’m surprised he didn’t wear a war bonnet. /s
- Huh? - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:08 am:
Surprised beetle could even find Naperville.
- vern - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:17 am:
Naperville, IL - Politicians from both parties gathered Sunday to celebrate India’s independence, but one came more prepared than the others. Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), nominee for Governor and noted scholar, delivered the keynote history lecture. Originally scheduled for 90 minutes, Bailey held the rapt attention of the crowd for well over three hours. Leaders in the Indian community said they had never seen a white politician hold forth so masterfully on the history of the subcontinent.
Bailey began with a brief overview of pre-colonial India, touching on its governmental structure, foreign relations, and cultural development. He apologized profusely for not spending more time on the subject, but did indulge the crowd with a brief tangent on his love for Chaturanga, the Indian game that eventually developed into modern chess.
Bailey then jumped into the meat of the lesson, a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between
Jawaharal Nehru, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten. Bailey, a true polymath, examined the interplay of the three historical leaders through the lenses of academic history, international relations, and mathematical game theory. The crowd was in awe of the Xenia farmer’s ability to toggle seamlessly between different academic disciplines. His upcoming monograph on the subject will be a must-read for both scholars and current political leaders.
Bailey concluded his marathon disquisition with the solemn promise to never disrespect the history or religion of any Illinoisan. The crowd’s resulting applause became thunderous when Bailey declared that, if elected Governor, he will personally develop a state-level history curriculum based on his lifetime of research.
- MoralMinority - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:21 am:
==Where’s Mrs. Beetle==Somebody had to take the picture. Posing could have been better though. Darren comes out looking short and Pritzkeresque.
- MoralMinority - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:25 am:
Oh, forgot to give a caption. Here’s my shot at it: Do they have Mountain Dew in India?
- Candy Dogood - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:37 am:
“Senate President Dan Harmon and GOP nominee Darren Bailey pictured with IDOTs newly designed high visibility traffic cone.”
- Annonin' - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:41 am:
What’ the over under on how many knew who all was invited to this event. Congrats to the organizers for pulling this off. Too bad it does not happen every week.
- Steve Rogers - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:52 am:
After the photo, Bailey says to the group, “who wants to join me for some steak at Outback?”
- XonXoff - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 10:55 am:
“Friends, we love authentic tacos and can’t wait for dinner.”
- Baloneymous - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:13 am:
Free samosas all day? (p.s. love those things)
- Hot Taeks - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:13 am:
Gandhi is a great movie with Ben Kingsley
- Rudy’s teeth - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:14 am:
So much marching for Candidate Bailey. Darren and his Missus at the Bud Billiken parade in the hellhole of Chicago. Surprised Bailey would show his face after his disparaging remarks about the city. Then spotted Bob Fioretti at Bailey’s gathering in Chicago. What?
On to Naperville to celebrate India’s independence. Did Candidate Bailey borrow JB’s jeans as those pants look mighty familiar.
- JS Mill - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:32 am:
Contestants for the “Dumbest Smile” contest line up for a photo.
- Anonymous - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:38 am:
“looking short”
As would anyone standing next to someone who is 6′8″ tall.
- Huh? - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:48 am:
Anon at 11:38 twas I.
- XonXoff - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:55 am:
May we post two?
“I lean right a bit but I’m pert’ near the middle nowadays.”
- Groucho - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 11:55 am:
Hey Guys, Look what I did with photoshop.
- Lirker - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:03 pm:
“May we post two?”
I’m not sure. Let’s ask OW. 🤭
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:10 pm:
“If we get it in *one* picture, everyone can go about the day and ignore each other, k?”
- Former Downstater - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:26 pm:
Among the questions Bailey asked, “Are you disappointed the Cleveland Indians changed their name?”
- Just Sayin - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:32 pm:
Frerichs: “Give me all your retirement money so I can watch over them.”
- Amalia - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:35 pm:
Bailey Shouts No When Hearing Word Sari
- Billy Rubin - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 12:53 pm:
“Bailey then jumped into the meat of the lesson, a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between
Jawaharal Nehru, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten.”
Vern, thank you. You had me in stitches!
- MoralMinority - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 1:16 pm:
==As would anyone standing next to someone who is 6′8″ tall.==Bailey should issue a statement saying he is shown out of context in this photo.
- MisterJayEm - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 1:21 pm:
“I love to visit your dunes.”
– MrJM
- Nobody Sent - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 1:36 pm:
One of these is not like the others. Can you tell which one it is?
- PublicServant - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 1:52 pm:
“Folks, General Custer made a mistake, these Indians are right friendly.
- ugh - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 3:10 pm:
Suddenly hungry for whatever delicious food they were serving….
- Correcting - Monday, Aug 15, 22 @ 3:17 pm:
When Lord Vishnu gives you blessings.
- Hon Don Gerard - Tuesday, Aug 16, 22 @ 3:06 am:
Good one, Vern.
Also, Bailey models same clothes as Rauner would have, but looks far more at home in his togs than Bruce ever did.