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* As state party chairman, Michael Madigan also runs the state delegation’s morning meetings at the Democratic National Convention. Apparently, the delegates don’t obey as much as his House members do…

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is also heavily involved in talks to cut pensions for teachers and others, sounded like a teacher himself at many of the crowded delegation breakfasts.

“Please suspend the side conversations,” Madigan often reminded the crowd.

* The Question: Can you add a thought bubble to Madigan’s constant reminders? Snark is heavily encouraged, of course. Have fun.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:29 am

Comments

A nice, inadvertent reminder to our GA poobahs that they aren’t dictators. Keep it up, citizens!

Comment by Cincinnatus Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:33 am
I guess I need to remind these guys who is covering their travel expenses….

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:36 am
MJM: “OK, you’re on the naughty list, you’re on the naughty list, you, in the corner — naughty, list…”

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:40 am
MJM: “These delegates aren’t as easy to manage as my mushrooms.”

Comment by reformer Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:50 am
“This is not YOUR Caucus …this is not YOUR Caucus …be nice, think of Lisa … this is not YOUR Caucus …smile, be patient …this is not YOUR Caucus …”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:50 am
“I’d rather be locked in a room with Tom Cross”

Comment by That Guy Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:51 am
“Tell Brown … next time, assigned seats.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:51 am
“This isn’t the 13th Ward … remember that …you can’t stop their garbage pickup … maybe I can … can I? … This will be over soon …Look at Quinn … Pat, I am glaring at you, so be quiet … Pat …Is it worth all this to be Chairman … of course it is, I get the checking account … to spend on my Mushrooms! …

Geez, … Yeah, you Lang … I am looking at you … Really, Lisa … for Dad … c’mon … talk to them later … “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:56 am
“Where’s that damn hammer when you really need it?”

Comment by the Other Anonymous Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:11 pm
Sit…Stay…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:12 pm
“Mapes, release the hounds!”

Comment by Spliff Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:13 pm
(thinking) They are not obeying me…

“Mapes, distribute the kool-aid”.

Comment by dirt diver Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:36 pm
Looks like a whole lotta folks are gonna find their ideas in the rules committee next session.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:37 pm
God, I miss LaPaille and Blago!! At least they listened to me!!!!

Comment by PQ's Primary Opponent Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 12:58 pm
Good Morning Delegates. Audience ignores! Mike begs the delegates to listen intently. They respond, “No Mr. Madigan we have already heard all your comments over the past thirty years. We want new blood!”

Comment by Homer Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:04 pm
Behave or there won’t be milk and cookies before nap time!

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:06 pm
“Who let the Daily Herald into the room?”

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:10 pm
Sheesh, this is like having a delegation all made up of Pat Quinns.

Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:26 pm
Tim, “I thought they were not suppose to have food on the floor!”

Comment by Abe Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:32 pm
or else!

Comment by Nuclear Bozo Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 1:48 pm
See if you get any money from me, you plebes!

Comment by Boone Logan Square Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 2:07 pm
To all of you who thought that drinking your coffee out of those FIRE MADIGAN mugs was funny, please see me after the breakfast.

Comment by SkokieSwift Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 2:11 pm
Anyone expecting a fat government job, a full pension for working one day in a public pension system, a “no-bid” contract, or a big commercial real estate tax break in Cook County will now please become quiet!

Comment by Palos Park Bob Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 3:23 pm
(The man’s just trying to be courteous to guest speakers. We need more of that in the world.)

“Chapa get your whip!”

Comment by walkinfool Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 3:37 pm
Hey Mapes, Brown I’m talking to you!

Comment by jt Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 3:39 pm
MJM ” If you are not quite then you won’t hear when I tell you where free lunch will be”

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 4:55 pm
please suspend the side negotiations, unless they have been reviewed by Steve Brown and Tim Mapes and you have been instructed that they have been approved by MJM.

Comment by amalia Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 5:51 pm
Ive spent many a day obesrving Represenative sessions at the Capitol. I must say the State Reps all talk and visit while someones speaking. I’ve alsways thought it was rude and disrespectful. And especially when children are visiting it sets a very bad example.

Comment by state worker Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 6:41 pm
Classssssss Claaasssssssss CLASS!!! …… Ummmm you have no class Mr. Madigan.

Comment by Albert... Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 6:50 pm
This must be what it is like to be a teacher in a public school. They couldn’t pay me enough to be a teacher! Now children, please sit down and shut up!

Comment by Mama Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 9:25 pm
Back row seat 1, you’re official photo will be ugly; seat 2, bad seat at Saputos; seat 3, playing nice, have Mapes send some campaign cash; seat 4, on the border, he’ll get a stern look later; seat 5, totally out of control, I’ll have Cross put up a real opponent against her; seat 6, needs some humbling, have the elevators in the capitol run slowly for him; Second row from back….

Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 11:25 pm