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A wave of nostalgia will land on Gov. Pat Quinn when he hits the Belvidere Dodge plant to announce hundreds of new jobs assembling the new Dodge Dart … Quinn used to own a Dodge Neon made at the same plant.
* The Dodge Neon…
Have fun.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:21 am
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Comment by Shemp Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:24 am
It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.
Comment by Old Shepherd Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:27 am
This car retails for $12,000. Governor Quinn financed his with Illinois bonds. He now owes more than $6,500,000.00 in finance payments on the vehicle and is currently 24 months behind schedule.
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:33 am
Illinois - Running on Empty
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields
During Ogilvy I was feeling great and running up one-o-one
I don’t know where I’m running now, I’m just running on
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Gotta do what you can just to keep your love alive
Trying not to confuse it with what you do to survive
During Thompson’s terms all was well and I called the road my own
I don’t know when that road turned onto the road I’m on
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Everyone I know, everywhere I go
People need some reason to believe
I don’t know about anyone but me
If it takes all night, that’ll be all right
If I can get you to smile before I leave
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
I don’t know how to tell you all just how crazy Quinn’s term feels
I look around for the friends that I used to turn to, to pull me through
Looking into their eyes I see them running too
Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I’m running behind
Edgar, you really tempt me
You know the way you look so kind
I’d love to stick around
But I’m running behind
Running on
You know I don’t even know what I’m hoping to find
Running behind
Running into the sun but I’m running behind
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:40 am
Pat Quinn and the Adventures of Neongee! Coming soon to a twitter feed and Facebook page near you!!
Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:41 am
Governor Pat Quinn purchased a Dodge Neon made at the Belvidere, Il. plant. He said he did so because the car represents Illinois. You will notice it is going uphill and the tires are not turning.
Comment by Irish Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:42 am
And there is no one in the driver’s seat.
Spot on representation.
Comment by Irish Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:45 am
Rival car manufacturer’s are blasting the new Dodge Dart with ad slogans like this one: “Pulled over on the shoulder not moving - some things never change”.
Comment by Birdseed Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:45 am
Even the Governor’s car faces an uphill battle.
Comment by Staying Anonymous Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:46 am
Park ‘Em
Is this the last parking spot in Chicago’s Loop without a meter?
Upshot: Hey, it’s Free Parking!
Downshot: It’s a spot with a lot of clout.
Buckshot: The 5th floor wants this spot for “friends of Rahm” only, and if this becomes public, Sneedless to say, someone will not be too happy.
Me Thinks this spot needs more than a lawn chair in winter to keep it free.
Best wishes to Ald. Ed Burke and Justice Anne Burke for doing something, somewhere, and were spotted doing it with such style with Jay Doherty.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:46 am
“Pongee …. PONGEE … I AM YOUR FATHER!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:48 am
The new Dodge Dart…driver-less, just like the state in which it is made!
Comment by Anon Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:50 am
I think I can, I think I can….
Comment by I don't want to live in Teabagistan Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:51 am
The fact that there is no one in the driver’s seat is great
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 10:53 am
Actually, I don’t have a hard time picturing Quin in a neon suit; umm, I mean car.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am
Oswego Willy, your second place finish in the Golden Horseshoes contest has apparently lit a fire under you. Your comments this past month have been excellent. Thanks for being such an excellent part of this blog and good luck in December.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am
Meant Quinn, sorry.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:00 am
Helps explain why Quin is still single. Why would any woman date a guy driving around in that thing?
Comment by Meanderthal Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:03 am
Does it come in Northwestern Purple?
Comment by Dirty Red Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:07 am
While finding the Neon a nice car Quinn felt it needed a few enhancements such as..
The ability to pay for gas 90 days after purchase.
An improved GPS that every time it said Illinois it included a fact about the state.
The ability to pay less to your mechanic because you are a ‘little short’ in your maintenance budget
The ability to criticize the Ford the next door neighbor has.
A ‘temporary’ reduction in the car payment
Spinning rims
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:08 am
And he currently drives a Dodge Stratus?
Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:09 am
How did Quinn fit in the back seat of a neon or does he actually drive?
Comment by Back to Reality Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:09 am
Thanks, Rich. Appreciate the “shout-out”.
Schnorf has set the bar so high, as do all the regulars on the site, if you don’t take it up a level, you are falling behind.
Keep up the great work, Rich.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:14 am
I bet he called it Rod.
Comment by dizzycow Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:20 am
That’s a chick’s car.
P.S. to Oswego Willy: Every time I glance at the Illinois lottery prizes list and see that cool million unclaimed from somewhere in Oswego, I hope it’s you. Also, good luck with whatever Rich was talking about.
Comment by Cheswick Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:20 am
Another fine product from MOPAR. (My Old Plymouth Ain’t Runnin’, Mixed up Old Parts And Rust, Misc Old Parts Arranged Ridiculously). So much like Illinois!
Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:31 am
Oh this tweet is the best
GovernorQuinn Governor Pat Quinn
Illinois is Dodge Dart country! We know how to work and we know how to get the job done. @Chrysler twitpic.com/8etbzj
Comment by I'm Just Saying Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:34 am
The perfect vehicle for PQ to travel the state with his beloved “Betsy” by his side.
Comment by Stones Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:35 am
“Hey is that my Neon, I left my Best Western Gold Card in there!”
Comment by MeAgain Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:46 am
What is all this uphill no driver nonsense. This is Illinois! It’s sitting by the side of the road.
Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:48 am
and in that car you can fit all of the people in the state who currently approve of the job he’s doing.
Comment by shore Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:50 am
Blagojevich had a Neon too. But his was a sign that said, “The Governor.”
Comment by Homer J. Simpson Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:57 am
Whoever picked the picture is a genius. I would have went with a salmon color, but it good nonetheless!
Comment by Back to Reality Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 11:59 am
- Cheswick -
Thanks for the very kind thought.
If I do win, when I get the check at the Press Conference, I will wear a “Capitol Fax” T-Shirt and give you a shout-out for your telepathic help.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:04 pm
Both the Dodge Neon And Pan Quinn seemed like good ideas at the time. The both promised more than the were able to deliver, except for the R/T. ( I’m still waiting on the release of the Pat Quinn R/T )
Comment by AC Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:06 pm
It threw a rod a while back, but it still runs the same.
Comment by anonymice Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:12 pm
The Dodge Neon: built for the populist who faces an uphill climb to the top. Not really built for what happens when you make it.
Comment by the Other Anonymous Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:21 pm
I hear one of the special features of this new Dodge Dart will be its stealth capabilities. Like the Stealth Bomber it will be undetectable by speed cameras. This should give the Gov reason to sign Rahm’s speed camera bill next week
Comment by PQ's Primary Opponent Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:23 pm
anonymice….priceless!
Comment by Stones Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 12:31 pm
didn’t he also drive an AMC Hornet? Glad he picks better staff than cars.
Comment by Just Asking Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:02 pm
Even shot on a uphill angle that car looks like its going nowhere fast…….
Comment by truthman Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:29 pm
Quinn “My next car will be a Dodge Dart, and I am going to look like one smart practical guy behind the wheel, just like I did in my Neon”
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 1:40 pm
The new slogan is:
3 Generations of Chrysler Bailouts make this the most progressive car available on the market today.
Comment by Liberty First Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:35 pm
It also substitutes as a hotel room..
Comment by A Modest Proposal Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:38 pm
O’Willy! I might be able to stand a year of presidential campaigns, but Horseshoe campaigning?
Great song, BTW
Comment by mark walker Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 2:55 pm
Comes with a years supply of pine tree scents for the mirror.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 3:08 pm
Quinn: I couldn’t afford to bid for Obama’s old car on Ebay
Comment by Benny Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 3:30 pm
Great! Another thing for Quinn to drive off a cliff!
Comment by Illinanonying Thursday, Feb 2, 12 @ 7:54 pm