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* House Majority Leader Barb Currie during last week’s Capitol Capers show…
Keep it clean, people. Lifetime banishments, and worse, are no big deal to me. Don’t push the envelope.
Winner gets a free ticket to a White Sox game this summer.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 16, 11 @ 3:53 am
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Look ma, I sheared Grover.
Comment by The Captain Monday, May 16, 11 @ 4:38 am
We may already have a winner.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 16, 11 @ 5:24 am
i’m feelin’ goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooddddd!
Comment by bored now Monday, May 16, 11 @ 5:46 am
This week I am going to get a map passed, negotiate a budget, fix workers comp, and THEN I am going to Disney World
Comment by 60614 insider Monday, May 16, 11 @ 5:55 am
I won rich millers sox tickets!
Comment by foster brooks Monday, May 16, 11 @ 6:49 am
Isn’t there anyone in this chamber who wants to Zumba?
Comment by Gone, but not forgotten... Monday, May 16, 11 @ 6:51 am
I didn’t know Gypsy Rose Lee was still alive…
Comment by Wensicia Monday, May 16, 11 @ 6:52 am
“I don’t need Rich Miller’s Sox tickets because I am going to a Cubs game”!! (said in a sassy voice while swaying her hips and flashing that boa….)
Comment by Doubt it Monday, May 16, 11 @ 7:44 am
Republicans offer a big tent. I’m offering a big boa. Who’s in?
Comment by Tommydanger Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:22 am
“We’re defintely not in Kansas anymore.”
Comment by the Patriot Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:28 am
Some felt the stage show at the new Emerald City Casino want not up to Vegas standards
Comment by OneMan Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:29 am
Tada! Moooooore Deficits.
Comment by Old Milwaukee Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:36 am
I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.
Comment by Joe from Joliet Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:43 am
Off-statge at the Mos Eisley Cantina.
Comment by Cincinnatus Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:45 am
Superstar!
Comment by Boone Logan Square Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:51 am
ONE! Singular sensation, every little tax you pay!
Comment by Colossus Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:54 am
Hey, Macarena!
Comment by WazUP Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:56 am
“Holy Cow, Rich Miller, banished me for life.”
Comment by Flaming Liberal Monday, May 16, 11 @ 8:56 am
“Where is Wayland Flowers hiding his hand?”
Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:02 am
Here’s the difference between the House and Senate budgets…
Comment by 4 percent Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:02 am
Yea ME!
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:05 am
The Illinois version of the Rockettes (post budget cuts).
Comment by Judgment Day Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:12 am
Dorothy awakes from the poppy field outside of Emerald City, Illinois. All of the Spring(field) rain leaves her feeling alive, thoroughly involved in the process for the first time in years. Invigorated. The intoxicating aroma of deficit spending still lingers, and, say, are we voting? Where the $#%*! is Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion - someone afraid of a little fire and “spending cuts?”
Comment by anonymoose Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:12 am
A stage, mike, lights and a boa. Janis Joplin lives.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:16 am
“Uh, Ms. Curie, that was great, but, um. I thought everyone knew, here at Baton we have a different business model…”
Comment by wordslinger Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:17 am
I did it Mikes way
Comment by KC Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:28 am
“You scratch my back and I’ll scratch……..Naw, forget it. I’ll just scratch my own back”.
Comment by Jechislo Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:30 am
And somewhere in America, RuPaul sheds a single, joyful tear.
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:46 am
Reaching a new level of… something… Illinois legislative leaders decided to fix the state’s budget issues by appearing on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Comment by OneMan Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:01 am
Barb Currie takes in standing ovation after best performance ever of the AC/DC classic ‘Thunderstruck.’
Comment by just sayin' Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:07 am
bin Ladens 1st of 72 Virgins in Muslim Heaven
Comment by Dan S, a Taxpayer and Cubs Fan Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:08 am
Dateline: Springfield, IL.
In yet another shocking political development in the Land of Lincoln, today the House Majority Leader paid off a debt to Republicans for supporting the Democratic budget…by doing a strip tease! Word is that similar deals have been cut, involving other Democrats, on such contentious issues as workers compensation and pension reform.
Comment by Anon Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:09 am
“Back in Jay Gatsby’s day we never worried about money.”
Comment by Responsa Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:12 am
Ta Da….. another budget fix!
Comment by Liberty_First Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:13 am
banishments and worse? Whaddaya gonna do, feed us to Mike Madigan?
As for the caption, “How do you like my butterfly wings”?
Comment by Loop Lady Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:16 am
===Winner gets a free ticket to a White Sox game this summer.===
Second place gets a free ticket to two White Sox games this summer.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:16 am
Mikey just announced his stepping down as Speaker… guess who wants the job…ta da!!!
Comment by Exhausted Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:21 am
Is it senior prom season already?
Comment by Rod's Hair Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:47 am
“The Aristocrats!”
Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:55 am
As part of my deal with Mike, I also got eternal youth!
Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:56 am
You like me! You really like me!!!
Comment by Springfield Skeptic Monday, May 16, 11 @ 10:57 am
Deficits? Pension problems? Workers comp? Taxes? Screw it, LET’S DANCE!!!
Comment by Matt Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:07 am
“Ev-ry thing’s com-ing up Curie!”
Comment by D.P. Gumby Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:29 am
I once raised your taxes this much!
Comment by Rod's Hair Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:42 am
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA . . .
Comment by Pat Robertson Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:46 am
Diva Currie closes the show with a rousing rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Balanced Budgets Fly)”
Comment by Former Titan Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:48 am
My choreographer is Mike Madigan, he orchestrates all my moves. This dance is called “How’s them apples?”
Comment by Irish Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:03 pm
Cruella DeVil unveils her new non-Dalmatian clothing line.
Comment by Kunu Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:11 pm
And now for a number Lincoln always requested…
Comment by Our Magician Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:16 pm
Congressman Schock, here’s what your remapped district will look like.
Comment by Svalka Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:35 pm
Did somebody say filibuster!
Comment by Sean O Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:36 pm
House Majority Leader Currie sidesteps to the GA theme song. “Ease on down the road”
Comment by Irish Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:44 pm
I’m strictly a female female
And my future I hope will be
In the home of a brave and free male
who’ll enjoy being a guy, having a girl like me
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, May 16, 11 @ 12:53 pm
The budget deficit is thiiiiiiiiis big!
Comment by Illannoyed Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:02 pm
Look, it’s Carol Channing!
Comment by Abandon Ship Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:12 pm
On the heels of the announcement that Ashton Kutcher is to replace Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men, CBS announces that Rep. Currie is to be the new “Evelyn.” Rep. Currie rejoices as she tells her adoring fans.
Comment by unclesam Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:22 pm
Caption not available, photographer and editors too busy washing eyes out with rubbing alcohol.
Comment by ToddAF Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:29 pm
“Do you SEE any strings?”
or
“Winning!!!!!”
Comment by Irish Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:30 pm
Rep. Currie informs the press that the state can not give Sears a tax break in the current state budget environment but will offer to model the latest in trendy wear from the Kardashian collection for them for free as well as give them a big hug.
Comment by OneMan Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:42 pm
“Well well, Hello (kick. kick.) Dolly…”
Comment by Anonymiss Monday, May 16, 11 @ 1:59 pm
I’ve been working out. What do you think?
Comment by Tommydanger Monday, May 16, 11 @ 2:25 pm
Adrian! Adrian! Yo! Adrian!
Comment by Whizbang Monday, May 16, 11 @ 3:01 pm
Well…that’s one vote. What’s Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff say?
Comment by Reese's Pieces Monday, May 16, 11 @ 3:30 pm
If I’ll tear off Cookie Monster’s arms, then just imagine what I’ll do to the next fool who crosses me!
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Monday, May 16, 11 @ 3:43 pm
Oops, I see that the muppets angle has already been claimed…oh well.
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Monday, May 16, 11 @ 3:45 pm
I got nothing.
Except for a queasy feeling in my stomach.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, May 16, 11 @ 4:09 pm
Leader Currie’s budget deficit solution….the dollar dance. Change for a 5 anyone?
Comment by Tex Monday, May 16, 11 @ 4:47 pm
It’s politics that got small.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 16, 11 @ 7:23 pm
A ZZ Top song comes to mind, but not in a way that won’t bring the banhammer.
Comment by Happy Returns Monday, May 16, 11 @ 9:46 pm
Not to be outdone by last week’s Republican fashion show—suitably named “Shed Your Threads To Swerve The Public”, Democrats hit the catwalk this week to roll out their new line of civvies, ominously named “Ruffled Feathers”.
When asked about these latest trends in Illinois politics, Jayne Q Public (who was wearing a skimpy little frock made of tax bills) replied, “They all seem to be flying way too close to the sun for my tastes.” Her husband, John–who fashionably lost the shirt off of his back for this occasion–was too busy on the phone to comment, but was overheard begging Hollywood and New York talent scouts to come to Illinois…tout de suite.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 16, 11 @ 11:13 pm
Mike Madigan is really going to retire finally and I can be Speaker for real.
Comment by Rock River Valley Girl Tuesday, May 17, 11 @ 1:06 am
You like me, you really like me.
Comment by WhyMe Tuesday, May 17, 11 @ 1:41 pm