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* This seems timely, considering these two guys appear headed for a war…

Keep it clean, people. There’s no need for profanity. Elevate yourselves. Thanks.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 4:11 am

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  1. “Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel participate in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Chicago Casino” -

    Mayor Emanuel was overheard telling the Governor that he “didn’t give a S%$@ whether the bill was signed or not.”

    Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 6:16 am

  2. What goes through the minds of our top leaders when they meet?
    “I don’t know…he’s a little taller than the last Mayor…he has more hair but he needs to use a gray hair coloring gel…that metrosexual look just doesn’t work on him….he definitely doesn’t talk very nice…and he has extremely poor choice in ties…what kind of shoes does he wear…why is he wearing a flag lapel…and when was the last veteran funeral he attended…

    Comment by anon sequitor Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 6:51 am

  3. Quinn: I don’t care how much you spike your hair, I’m still taller than you.

    Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:10 am

  4. “Who’s really running the show here?”

    Comment by Allen Skillicorn Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:18 am

  5. (Guy in black hat behind Quinn) “Hey Pat- I’m a registered Republican. Should you be standing so close to me?”

    Comment by Roadiepig Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:38 am

  6. Governor, one false move and it will be an atomic wedgie.

    Comment by Tommydanger Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:38 am

  7. I am glad he only has 9-1/2 fingers or this puppet act would be a lot less comfortable.

    Comment by Wumpus Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:38 am

  8. (thinking intensely: the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor. the governor is more important than the mayor.)

    Comment by bored now Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:41 am

  9. Emmanuel: Pat,the guy behind you with the black hat who just gave you a wedgie. He works for me.

    Comment by formerwrmnpolitics Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:54 am

  10. Will there be a restroom break anytime soon?

    Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:54 am

  11. I’m not leaning away from Rahm, I’m trying to hide the Lt Governor!

    Comment by Chilin n GA Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:54 am

  12. “I hate you”—-”i hate you more”

    Comment by don Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:58 am

  13. The “The Odd Couple” stand-ins are ready!

    Comment by Damfunny Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:03 am

  14. RE: “Governor, let me make you an offer you can’t refuse. The man with the gun behind you is Luca Brasi. I assure you in one hour either your signature or your brains will be on the casino bill.”

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:06 am

  15. Rahm: So then they send the casino bill to Who.
    Quinn: Then who gets it?
    Rahm: Naturally.
    Quinn: Naturally.
    Rahm: Now you’ve got it.
    Quinn: they send the casino bill to Naturally.
    Rahm: They don’t! They send it to Who!
    Quinn: Naturally.
    Rahm: Well, that’s it—say it that way.
    Quinn: That’s what I said.
    Rahm: You did not.
    Quinn: I said they send the bill to Naturally.
    Rahm: They don’t! They send it to Who!
    Quinn: Naturally.

    Comment by Leroy Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:22 am

  16. Is he laughing at me? He keeps saying he’s laughing with me. I think he’s laughing at me. Maybe he’s laughing at them. I hate this.

    Comment by sick o' dem all Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:27 am

  17. Oh no he’s leaning in, he’s touching me, he’s touching me.

    Comment by Kerfuffle Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:34 am

  18. Look at him with that stoopid red tie, it’s so stoopid. I know how to pick a good tie. Stupid red tie.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:37 am

  19. Quinn “He’s too happy and his hands are behind his back,hmmm what is he up to? Hopefully he’s not holding something to stab me in the back.

    Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:38 am

  20. Governor: “Why is his tie bigger than mine?”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:44 am

  21. Quinn: “Hmmm…so our ties are NOT supposed to match our shirts?”

    Comment by EastsideBob Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:52 am

  22. Rahm: Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattaglia. Moe Greene. Stracci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.

    Comment by Ghost Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:52 am

  23. Ernie & Bert welcome you to Seasame Street.

    Comment by Peter Snarker Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:54 am

  24. Rahm: Times have changed. It’s not like the Old Days, when we can do anything we want. A refusal is not the act of a friend. If Don Quinn holds all the signature power in Illinois, then he must share it, or let us others use it. He must let us draw the water from the well. Certainly he can present a bill for such services; after all… we are not Communists.

    Comment by Ghost Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:55 am

  25. (unseen speaker)”Ok, one more joke. Name 3 uselss things to a Chicago Mayor; A Chicago Cubs World Series trophy case, a third airport in Peotone … and an Illinois Governor … “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:56 am

  26. Pat Quinn “Rahm, higher tolls are an investment in our future!”

    Comment by Steve Bartin Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:02 am

  27. Lisa Madigan, “It’s an honor to be here today, I want to thank the Speaker, my Dad, Michael Madigan for coming, I want to thank Jesse White for making it today, a good man doing a great job, thanks, Mr. Secretary … and a special ‘thank you’ to probably the most important man in Illinois politics today, the leader who will help Illinois, and do it with all the skill and leadership we have seen grown over the years …Thank YOU … Mayor Emmanuel!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:08 am

  28. Rahm: Look at this ‘bleepin’ guy. Who does he think he is?

    Quinn: Gosh, I have so many ideas going on in my head right now. Maybe I could AV the gaming bill with language requiring statewide elections of the Mayor of Chicago. What about prohibiting the F-word in public. A referendum on whether Mayors should have to bow, better yet curtsy, when he sees the Governor. Come on, Pat. Concentrate. You’re standing next to Rahm. You gotta look more important than him. Oh, what if he starts talking to me. If I don’t move or blink I might not have to talk to Rahm.

    Comment by tada Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:09 am

  29. Behind his back, Rahm prepares to offer Quinn a Dead Fish.

    Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:11 am

  30. “Hey . .. get outta my frame!! I’M Governing here! I’M Governing here!

    Comment by Alexander cut the knot. Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:13 am

  31. The picture says it all. One guy’s totally out of his element and one guy is loving every minute of it.

    Comment by Lefty Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:13 am

  32. Rahm….”Um…My tie’s longer than yours”

    Comment by Louis Howe Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:14 am

  33. The mayor appears happy but the guv looks very constipated!

    Comment by Levois Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:15 am

  34. Rahm: “See that shed, Patty?! That’s where we’ll fit you for your concrete shoes if you don’t sign the gambling bill.”

    PQ: “Hmmm. Well, Rahmbo, how does an amendatory veto that I’ll eventually un-veto sound?!”

    Rahm: “What the…?!”

    Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:18 am

  35. Crap, I forgot my American Flag lapel pin. Ohhhhhh, sure. Of, course. Big Cheese Mayor Rahm wears his. Suck up. WHERE’S MY FLAG PIN!!!!!????? I’ve got a whole tupperware full of them right next to the mayo and half full diet Shasta in the fridge. How could I forget to wear one. Why didn’t someone remind me??!! Someone’s gonna get promoted to a six-figure salary over this mistake.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:18 am

  36. I really don’t like this guy.

    Comment by Aldyth Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:18 am

  37. Quinn: “Why’s he SMILING like that? Should I turn my back away more?”

    Comment by sal-says Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:21 am

  38. Quinn: Ugh, everybody loves this guy.

    Comment by Waco Kid Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:24 am

  39. Governor Quinn and Mayor Emmanuel react to Rahm describiing what will happen to Governor Quinn politically if he does not sign the casino bill.

    Comment by OneMan Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:26 am

  40. “I wish George Ryan were in the mansion. He was easier for the Mayor to get along with.”

    Comment by reformer Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:26 am

  41. Both react to the new finger tip sandwich by a popular fast food chain.

    Comment by OneMan Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:28 am

  42. Their habits, I confess
    None can guess with the couple.
    If one says “no”, it’s “yes”
    more or less, with the couple.

    But they’re laugh provoking;
    Yet they really don’t know they’re joking.
    Don’t you find
    When love is blind
    It’s kind of odd.

    By Sammy Cahn and Neal Hefti http://goo.gl/Za8ey

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:30 am

  43. As he was led to an undisclosed location by armed contractors, Mayor Emanuel threatened to blindfold Gov. Quinn if he opened his eyes. Unnamed sources close to Emanuel administration report that Quinn was later blindfolded.

    Comment by Kasich Walker, Jr. Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:32 am

  44. ” Clowns to the left of me , Jokers to the right…”

    Comment by x ace Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:33 am

  45. Q - Red tie? Is HE going to a Boehner event, too?

    Comment by Joe from Joliet Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:40 am

  46. Tie goes to the Rahm-er.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:42 am

  47. Rahm: Sign the bleeping bill
    Quinn: Awww c’mon Rahm at least I went to Barack’s birthday party.

    Comment by wndycty Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:43 am

  48. Oh look Pat, my approval rating just went up another 5 points.

    Comment by just sayin' Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:46 am

  49. The Governor and Mayor have markedly different takes on their chance photo-op with 60s TV star Jerry Mathers.

    Also, I bet Rahm’s tie cost more than Quinn’s suit.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:48 am

  50. Now this is what a real tie looks like.

    Comment by oncewas Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:49 am

  51. Rocco, sit on the other side… you block the rear view mirror…

    Comment by Jeff Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:58 am

  52. Hey guv, how about you sign the casino bill and I will buy you a new shirt and tie, I mean seriously your the governor and thats hideous

    Comment by Poilitical Junkie Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:00 am

  53. Why is he standing on his tippy toes?

    Comment by Lady GaGa Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:03 am

  54. Q: A bigger tie and a flag?
    E: It’s all sales, man!

    Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:07 am

  55. Gov: He didn’t really just tell the ‘when I was fighting in the Israeli army and lost a finger’ story again!?

    Comment by RightGirl Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:08 am

  56. One of these things is not like the others,
    One of these things just doesn’t belong,
    Can you tell which thing is not like the others
    By the time I finish my song?

    Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
    Did you guess which thing just doesn’t belong?
    If you guessed this one is not like the others,
    Then you’re absolutely…right!

    - Sesame Street

    Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:11 am

  57. Every time I open my mouth, I sound foolish and end up having to regroup. Then there is Rahm, right here next to me. I just hate this guy. He talks, people listen, they jump into action. Why me? I am supposed to be the peoples champ!

    Comment by BW Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:16 am

  58. I wake up some mornings hating me too.
    Rahm Emanuel

    Comment by Highland, IL Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:21 am

  59. Damn picture vultures.

    Comment by TTWSYF Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:27 am

  60. Quinn: “Why didn’t Rahn stay in DC? I am the Governor”!

    Comment by Loop Lady Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:27 am

  61. Rahm, I can’t believe I have a 79% approval rating. Quinn, ….ummmm…..

    I have no idea what Quinn is thinking

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:28 am

  62. Quinn, I wonder if anyone has tried calling Madigan a Republican? Rahm, I bet he is thinking about calling Madigan Republican.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:41 am

  63. Pat Someday and that day may never come I will call upon you for a service!!! LOL

    Comment by wow Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:47 am

  64. One’s an acerbic Chicago pol always looking to pick a fight and the other’s Rahm Emanuel.

    Comment by chicagoj Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 10:50 am

  65. Tragedy and Comedy–The Greek Classic

    Comment by D.P. Gumby Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:07 am

  66. In an unprecendented display of his power, Rahm Emanuel appears to have caused Pat Quinn to lean to the right.

    Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:15 am

  67. Gov. Dan Walker and Mayor Richard J. Daley discuss the 2014 Democrat primary for Governor.

    Guess who loses.

    Comment by LincolnLounger Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:21 am

  68. Once again Pat Quinn fails to use the force successfully to levitate Rahm

    Comment by OneMan Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:43 am

  69. “And you want to be my latex salesman?”

    Comment by Bring Back Boone's Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:45 am

  70. Audio Caption

    Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:49 am

  71. PQ: Where is my body guard when I need him?

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:50 am

  72. PQ: Striped tie, open jacket…who does this guy think he is?

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:51 am

  73. The Governor and the Mayor react to the news that Speaker Madigan had dinner with John Boehner.

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:52 am

  74. While obviously still in some discomfort following the removal of the birth-mark from his forehead, Gorbachev patiently listens while his translator explains the Mayor of Chicago’s sure-fire way to fund the Olympics through the use of casino revenue.

    Comment by Been Here Too Long Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 11:59 am

  75. Both thinking at the same time:
    ‘Get a load of this guy…doesn’t he know who I am! Don’t worry, he’ll figure it out’…but then the thought process continues:
    Quinn: “I’ll sit down with him and explain all I have done to create better public policy and review my responsibilities as his Governor”…
    meanwhile, Rahm’s thoughts get to the point: “That horse’s head in his bed tomorrow morning should get his attention.”

    Comment by Suburbs Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:06 pm

  76. “I know he is wearing some kinda lifts in his shoes. He usually isn’t this tall.”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:06 pm

  77. Quinn: I suppose if I lost a few pounds, got a hair weave, bought a new suit and tie, and walked around on my knees like Inspector Clouseau did in that one movie, I’d have the people falling all over Rahm right now falling all over me.

    Dear God! Food!!!!!

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:09 pm

  78. “I know he is wearing some kinda lifts in his shoes. He usually isn’t this tall.”

    He probably borrowed them from you know who.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:10 pm

  79. Now watch as Governor Quinn continues to talk as the mayor takes a drink of water.

    Comment by NIref Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:47 pm

  80. Well Stanley, that’s another fine mess you’ve gotten me into. Mmmmm mmmm.

    Comment by Calhoun Native Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 12:59 pm

  81. Hmmm - did I buy a city sticker for my car this year? does he know Toni Preckwinkle?

    Comment by persnickety Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 1:17 pm

  82. Quinn says, “what do I care, I’ll serve longer than the prior Governor!”

    Comment by Louie Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 1:47 pm

  83. PQ -thinking - “What is that smell?”

    Rahm - thinking - That stuffed cabbage we had last night was good but it’s doin a number on me.”

    Guy in Black hat - Who says politics don’t stink.

    Comment by Irish Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 1:58 pm

  84. Hizzoner - Thank you for all coming out for the tryouts to be my butler. Okay everyone show of hands, who thinks this guy has potential? He won’t be available until 2014,….. unless I draft him sooner.

    Comment by Irish Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 2:21 pm

  85. Don’t worry, the smile will wear off in a couple years.

    Comment by JBilla Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 2:34 pm

  86. Governor, we have an old saying in Chicago: don’t get mad, get even.

    Comment by D-Day Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 3:24 pm

  87. Rahm - “So this guy is standing there waiting for his sandwich, I’m in the back bleedin’ all over the f@#*&$g thing. We just covered it up with some Arby’s sauce and served it anyway. Who knew someday he’d be the Governor?”

    Comment by Small Town Liberal Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 3:30 pm

  88. In a classic political tactic dating back to Machiavelli, Quinn leans to the right in order to thwart Emanuel’s attempt to outmaneuver him on the left.

    Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 3:42 pm

  89. The Governor reacts with obvious discomfort as Rahm, behind his back, sticks another pin into the chest of his Pat Quinn voodoo doll.

    Comment by And I Approved This Message Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 4:05 pm

  90. Quinn: “When is this going to be over?” Emanuel:”When is this going to be over?”

    Comment by jt Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 4:51 pm

  91. Is Rahm going to work a managerial night job at TGI Friday’s?

    Comment by Anonononon Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 5:19 pm

  92. Governor: Just wait. In a couple of years, you’ll have the same haircut I do.
    Emmanuel: In a couple of years, I’ll have your job too.

    Comment by Timmeh Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:16 pm

  93. Rahm: *evil laugh* “hahaha, i laced Quinn’s cookies with laxatives!”

    Quinn: *thinking to self and looking at the porta-potty* “I think I can hold it…i think i can…ithink i can..DOH!”

    Comment by Sinister Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 7:17 pm

  94. “Mayor Emanuel deftly lifts Quinn wallet”

    Comment by Elder Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 8:46 pm

  95. Rahm: “Who’s the a_ _ _ _ _ e on my staff who picked a tie for me to wear that is taller than I am?”

    Comment by McLean County Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:22 pm

  96. Quinn…..my left hand pretty much sums it up for me!

    Comment by Justice Thursday, Aug 25, 11 @ 9:36 pm

  97. don’t laugh you want a casino you know where the missletoe is.

    Comment by bullet53 Friday, Aug 26, 11 @ 11:25 am

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