Caption contest!
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Press release…
The Illinois Freedom Caucus today is announcing the addition of their newest member, State Representative Jed Davis (R-Newark) who was elected to the Statehouse in the 2022 election.
Representative Davis is a 5th generation resident of Kendall County. He married his high school sweetheart, Melissa, and together they have four children with one being adopted from foster care. Jed is a firm believer in local government and the freedom of local boards to direct the institutions they represent without overreach from state agencies or officials.
“Jed ran for State Representative because he is concerned about the direction of our state and because he wants to ensure his kids and grandchildren are not saddled with out-of-control debt and are not forced to comply with over-the-top government mandates,” said Illinois Freedom Caucus Chairman Chris Miller. “He is a man of integrity and someone who will fight for lower taxes, limited government, and stand up to the corruption that has become so pervasive in Illinois government. We are pleased to welcome Jed to the Freedom Caucus to help us stand up for Illinois families.
Davis said joining the Illinois Freedom Caucus was an easy decision.
“I ran on a platform of family, finances and freedom,” Davis said. “These are the values of the Illinois Freedom Caucus. We are fighting every day to improve the lives of Illinois families, to get our state finances in order, to lower the tax burden and preserve our Constitutional rights and freedoms. I did not get elected to get a title. I ran and won my elections to fight for the rights of families and to stand against government overreach. That is what being an Illinois Freedom Caucus member is all about.”
The Illinois Freedom Caucus is comprised of State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Chris Miller (R-Oakland); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); and State Representative Jed Davis (R-Newark). The members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are members of the Illinois General Assembly who are advocating for limited government, lower taxes and accountability and integrity in government.
Accompanying pic…
* ILStateHouse.com explains the backdrop…
This depiction of George Rogers Clark negotiating with Native Americans at Fort Kaskaskia in 1778 is the largest painting in the Capitol and is best viewed from the third floor. It was done by Gustav A. Fuchs, a German immigrant from Chicago, and completed in 1886. The painting measures 40 x 20 feet and has been criticized because the Indian culture portrayed was never found in Illinois.
- The Truth - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:34 pm:
==The painting measures 40 x 20 feet and has been criticized because the Indian culture portrayed was never found in Illinois==
So….why is it still in the Capitol?
- Demoralized - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:35 pm:
That sounds about right. Advocating for ignoring laws.
- Demoralized - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:36 pm:
Sorry. Was referring to this quote:
==are not forced to comply with over-the-top government mandates==
- ArchPundit - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:37 pm:
The 5%ers
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:38 pm:
===…and has been criticized because the Indian culture portrayed was never found in Illinois.===
And the Freedom Caucus culture will never win majorities in Illinois either.
- low level - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:38 pm:
==Indian culture portrayed was never found in Illinois.==
The treaty didnt work out so well for them either
- Excitable Boy - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:39 pm:
- culture portrayed was never found in Illinois. -
Can’t top that.
- DHS Drone - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:40 pm:
“We only care about the indigenous people who didn’t actually live here.”
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:41 pm:
Did Chapin Rose have a garage sale?
- Buford - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:46 pm:
Do Nothing Caucus announces, something?
- low level - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:47 pm:
==Did Chapin Rose have a garage sale?==
Chapin hasnt been the same since U of I got rid of the Chief.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:48 pm:
Freedom is just another word for almost nothing left to win.
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:48 pm:
Past and present culture that never existed
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:53 pm:
Kansas city chief fans
- Sir Reel - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:53 pm:
At least it’s a very diverse caucus. s/
- Kayak - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:56 pm:
I have always felt the same about the Native American totem outside of the State Museum which features honest Abe on top. That should go as well.
- fs - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:56 pm:
“A local group of unknown tourists is shown here posing for a picture”
“Editors Note: The previous caption incorrectly identified those pictured as unknown tourists. We have since been informed that they claim to be legislators. As of this correction, we are awaiting confirmation of that.”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:58 pm:
manifest destiny
- Unionman - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 12:58 pm:
I’m only wearing the jacket and tie because Senate rules require it.
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:02 pm:
Apparently some members did not get the memo—-business professional attire requested.
- Todd & Margo - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:04 pm:
“Hi we’re the Illinois Freedom Caucus and we have the used car for you.” Come on down to whacky doodle lane and we will sell you a car that runs on the 2020 election was stolen and will throw in a handful of other crazy conspiracy theories for free. We have no chance of ever governing or passing any meaningful legislation so come on down and be entertained by our goofiness.”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:10 pm:
DeVore couldn’t be here today because he lost
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:12 pm:
Super minority posing for a picture like they did something important. All they are missing are the “we’re #1″ foam fingers.
- Baloneymous - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:15 pm:
Freedom Isn’t Free by Trey Parker
Freedom isn’t free, it costs folks like you and me
And if we don’t all chip in, we’ll never pay that bill
Freedom isn’t free, no, there’s a hefty —in’ fee.
And if you don’t throw in your buck ‘o five, who will?
Buck ‘o five, freedom costs a buck ‘o five….
- Rudy’s teeth - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:17 pm:
At least no one is wearing a Canadian tuxedo.
- Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:18 pm:
” The painting measures 40 x 20 feet and has been criticized because the Indian culture portrayed was never found in Illinois”
Talk to Jesse, I mean Alexi - It is the Secretary of State’s responsibility to preserve/maintain the Capitol Complex.
- Bud's Bar Stool - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:24 pm:
“Jesus Guns Babies”
- stateandlake - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:29 pm:
Announcing the opening of a new Men’s Wearhouse in Springfield!
Here are our models sporting the lastest in business and bunsiness casual attire.
**CORRECTION** This is the “before” picture. Stay tuned to see them after their makeovers.
- Steve Rogers - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:29 pm:
At this rate of growth, we’ll have a Freedom Caucus majority in 2157, or somewhere around there.
- stateandlake - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:29 pm:
Rich - Apologies for banned punctuation
- South land Dem - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:30 pm:
Look at the Fuchs.
- Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:31 pm:
A better backdrop for this group would be the stained glass dome. Of course, that would require a pretty complex scaffold…
” The stained glass is to be found at the summit of the inner dome. Notice the arcane spelling of the word sovereignty. Also, the phrase “State Sovereignity” is placed above “National Union.” This is opposite of what appears on the “official” Great Seal of Illinois. The placement of the phrases was the topic of significant debate during the adoption of the seal in the 19th century”
- chito - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:31 pm:
The oatmeal caucus.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:31 pm:
“ran on a platform of family, finances and freedom”
I’m your guy as a long as you read books from the approved list, don’t want or need an abortion, own a weapon of mass destruction, want something for nothing, are a white christian nationalist …
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:34 pm:
Anon @1:31 twas I
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:38 pm:
A group of small minded men with imaginary power in front of a big picture of an imaginary event.
- Commissar Gritty - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:41 pm:
Caption: Here in the Illinois Freedom Caucus, we believe diversity is our strength. We now have both old and middle-aged white men!
- Flying Elvis'-Utah Chapter - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:42 pm:
Sorry, but not even Brad Pitt can pull of jeans with a jacket and tie.
Either go casual or suit up.
- Old Mutton Head - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:44 pm:
Now opening for the Four Tops, The Six Colonizers.
- Jibba - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:45 pm:
“White guys helping people for over 200 years”
- Anyone Remember - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:45 pm:
The grandchildren / great nephews of Marmalard & Neidermeyer?
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:52 pm:
– Hi, I’m from the freedom party.
(bs meter erupts)
Me - [checking for watch, rings, wallet, car keys …]
- Boone's is Back - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:55 pm:
“Dear 8-pound, 6-ounce, newborn infant Jesus. Don’t even know a word yet, but still omnipotent, with your golden diapers…”
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 1:59 pm:
Biological descendents of the Know Nothing Party posing for a family reunion photo.
- Baloneymous - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 2:04 pm:
Because older white male Illinois Freedom Caucus members standing in front of a Native American painting are-our-nation’s-backbone.
- Blue Bayou - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 2:08 pm:
The Average White Brand
- Kayak - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 2:17 pm:
Freedom Caucus does sound better super minority
- Lagertha's Shield - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 2:42 pm:
With one more member, the combined IQ might break into the triple digit range.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:08 pm:
A bunch of guys whiter than wonder bread deluding themselves that they matter in Illinois government.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:10 pm:
“5th generation resident of Kendall County. He married his high school sweetheart, Melissa, and together they have four children with one being adopted from foster care.”
Base qualifications for political office. /s
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:12 pm:
D’oh. I keep forgetting to insert my handle. 3:10 was me.
- JoanP - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:14 pm:
= Biological descendants of the Know Nothing Party =
Oddly enough, although it was xenophobic and anti-Catholic, the Know Nothing Party was also pro-labor, pro-women’s rights, and favored regulation of industry, government spending, and improvement of public schools. With the exception of the party in the southern states (surprise), it was also generally anti-slavery.
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:30 pm:
New cast members for this season’s ‘Rupaul’s Freedom Train’ take a group shot before heading over to costumes. 10 episodes, Bravo, 9:00pm, starting Mar 1
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 3:35 pm:
The entire Illinois Legislative Republican Caucus holds its first get together of 2023
- Dotnonymous - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 4:04 pm:
The Average White Brand…automatic winner?
- Stormsw7706 - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 4:04 pm:
Qualifications required. Must be white, male, and be able to be angry on demand. Must be from communities under 5000 that are heavily subsidized by taxes from the city of Chicago. Must be suspicious of women, minorities, books, healthcare, M and Ms, Canada, and people who drive Prius vehicles. Extra voting rights if you live on a government subsidized farm.
- Demoralized - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 4:39 pm:
The super-super minority caucus poses for pictures
- Stormsw7706 - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 4:43 pm:
I could fit them all in my Toyota Sienna if they ever need a ride.
- Glengarry - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 6:44 pm:
Just say the quiet part out loud. They should be named the 3% Caucus.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 6:49 pm:
“No taxes. Except for the other 99 percent.”
- Nanis - Wednesday, Feb 1, 23 @ 7:35 pm:
His name is Jed and he’s from Newark. What did you expect? I’ve never seen a better example of foreshadowing in my life.