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* We have a Rauner manure caption contest already up and running, so let’s do one for the governor as well…
Rain fell on Quinn's parade, more drops today dampen fair opening–unlike usual sun & heat pic.twitter.com/hhqCr5w2FJ
— Ray Long (@RayLong) August 8, 2014
And I know Abe’s ax appears to hover above his head like the Sword of Damocles, but violent imagery in comments is absolutely prohibited here, so keep it light. Thanks!
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:11 am
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“Paul had to withdraw, so Abe there behind me, is my new running mate.”
Comment by Gathersno Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:15 am
Honest Abe towers above Populist Pat
Comment by Stones Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:15 am
Perjurer Pat in front of Honest Abe.
Comment by so... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:16 am
Governor claims Rauner wants to tax sunscreen vows to continue to not use it.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:17 am
I’ve already had to delete one violent post. Next one is banned for life.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:17 am
The rail splitter and the pants splitter.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:18 am
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expresses his disappointment that his usual allotment of beer tickets were not available this year.
Comment by John A Logan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:19 am
Yes, I do get my hair done at the Rail Splitter Salon.
Comment by Jimmy Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:19 am
The governor explains due to budget cuts the giant slide is not operating this year but he has a flyer for the kids to read instead.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:20 am
Yes, yes, yes most Illinoisans agree that if Lincoln was alive today, he’d be a Democrat. Next question.
Comment by Jimmy Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:22 am
One was know as “Honest Abe” while the other is known as “Soy Boy”. Any questions as to why were in trouble today?
Comment by Bluefish Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:23 am
Governor Quinn is at a rare loss for words when informed about the new Cayman Islands pavilion in the ethnic food area at the fairgrounds…
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:25 am
What do you mean i don’t compare well to former IL Politicians. Who could you mean? Oh never mind.
Comment by Mason born Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:27 am
I will be posing for my paper mache’ statue in the Illinois Building at 2:00.
Comment by Res Melius Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:27 am
Gotta finish this railroad in time for the guy in front of me to return to the Illinois Prairie in his front yard.
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:27 am
As you can see behind me, we do live in the land of Lincoln. I am going to work day and night to make sure this years fair is the most well attended fair in the history of this great state. One of the things that makes it such a great fair, and a great state is the fact that this flyer was printed by a union shop. I have always supported the unions throughout my career in Illinois, you might notice that there is a “union bug” printed on this flyer. Now, we don’t have to worry about too many pesky bugs this year because the temperatures have been unusually cool. However that does not mean that we can overlook global warming, because global warming is a misnomer, it is really climate change……..which reminds me…where does Bruce Rauner stand on the minimum wage issue?
Comment by John A Logan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:28 am
No one would wear “salmon” in the 1860s I tell ya, no one.
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:29 am
If you’re gonna cut, by golly cut with some enthusiasm.
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:30 am
“And you know, it is a little known fact, that he walked along these same Springfield roads, although back in those days they were not paved [continues description of roads for 10 minutes] with that ax, which he called “Betsy. So he’s just like me.”
Comment by Gooner Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:31 am
As always, Lincoln stands head and shoulders above modern-day Illinois politicians.
Comment by I wanna play Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:33 am
Quinn, “Abe stands behind me protecting me, not rolling over in his grave”
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:34 am
Governor Quinn holds up the schedule marked with his top picks for the horse races. Vows to donate 28% of his winnings to the State Employee Retirement System.
Comment by Observation Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:34 am
here i have a comprehensive plan to get railsplitters work on the new metra line to nowhere
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:34 am
“yes, I have agreed to play rocky in the next COWL event entitled “the Rocky Horror Picture Show of Illinois” Abe behind me will be playing the part of Damocles with his ax as the sword.”
Comment by Spliff Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:36 am
PQ: “I’ll put my ability to pull off the plunging neckline look against any other political figure from Illinois history. Seriously, just look around. Has any other politician in Illinois history shown this much bare chest? Thought so…”
Comment by So. ILL Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:42 am
How do you like the prison orange shirt? And no, this is not a summons!
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:44 am
Fairgoers Skeptical of Quinn Claims of Support Among Republicans
Comment by Noper Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:45 am
— Statue of Abraham Lincoln with a large tool.
One’s personal politics may determine what exactly is the tool.
Comment by Jimbo Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:49 am
No, these are not free beer tickets.
Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:49 am
“Anti Violence Program? IDOT Hiring? Ok here in my hand I have free beer tickets for everyone!”
Comment by Empty Suit Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:51 am
I knew Abe Lincoln, and I can tell you, Bruce Rauner is no Abe Lincoln.
Comment by Joe M Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:55 am
John A Logan hits a quick two, followed by a three-pointer.
“Hey kid, want a job?”
Comment by walker Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 10:59 am
I am here at the Lincoln Lawn Mower factory where they are touting their newest line of lawn care equipment. I am thinking I may need one of these. For my lawn, that is.
Comment by dupage dan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:01 am
If Bruce Rauner becomes Governor, he will take an ax to needed Illinois services with the same fury Abe Lincoln would take an ax to a log
Comment by Joe M Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:01 am
Is the Gov wearing prison orange in unity with his predecessors?
Comment by Robert0117 Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:03 am
I quote the lyrics from The Mikado:
To sit in solemn silence in a dull, dark dock,
In a pestilential prison with a life-long lock
Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock
From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big, black block
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:04 am
–As always, Lincoln stands head and shoulders above modern-day Illinois politicians.–
A winner! Good one, I wanna play.
Comment by Diogenes in DuPage Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:11 am
Quinn: “We discovered this beautiful Lincoln statue rolled in front of our Democratic tent last night - a gift from the Rauner camp.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:14 am
“What I like best about this Lincoln statue is that no matter where you stand - its eyes follow you.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:18 am
Frustrated with Gov. Quinn, high income taxes, and even higher property taxes, Old Abe looks to move back to Indiana
Comment by 6184life Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:19 am
“Like Lincoln - in my heart, I am a Whig.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:20 am
“Why yes, this shirt was a gift from my two previous gubernatorial predecessors!”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:21 am
abe and quinn looking for the butter cow
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:25 am
“I don’t have a prepared statement for you today, but I do have a unprepared statement for you today. I am the governor of a state which is home to many great Illinoisans from all across this great state of Illinois. From the great people who work the land as Honest Abe, to the ones that don’t work the land. From the great people who serve their duties overseas, to the ones that don’t serve. From the great citizens who care for our sick and elderly, to the ones that just pretend to be sick or elderly to get extra state relief - I am proud to be called the Governor or Illinois.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:27 am
“Some days I use Speed Stick, other days Old Spice. Why do you ask?”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:29 am
“Neither Lincoln or I believe neckwear should be worn at any Illinois State Fair, especially when we need to swing an axe.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:30 am
“Like Lincoln, I am using an axe to clear out my front yard.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:32 am
“I received this ticket in the mail today from the City of Chicago, stating that I owe a fine for my grass being too high.”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:34 am
“I consider it a miracle! This morning a staffer discovered the $54,500,000 in grant money in my briefcase! Right next to this old program! It seemed it got caught in the tri-folds.”
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:38 am
No comment except that these stalking characters are way creepy. Who’s running the show here, a bunch of Comic-Con refugees?
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:39 am
Two “TOOLS’ in the same photo
Comment by Rob Roy Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:49 am
I am proud to announce after seeing me march in some parades and other outdoor events the Schweddy family of food products is going to expand into Illinois…
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 11:59 am
“No, I’m not aware of a Deep Fried Cannoli Tent.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:01 pm
A turkey picks a really poor venue for a photo op.
Just an observation.
Comment by Judgment Day (on the road) Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:11 pm
Do you think I would look good in suspenders?
Comment by DuPage Bard Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:14 pm
Boy did that man have some hair and eyebrows, wish I had that!
Comment by DuPage Bard Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:18 pm
In his day People left Kentucky and Indiana to come to Illinois.
I changed all that.
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:20 pm
Quinn: This is the State Ethics Act. It prohibits state employees from campaigning on state property..
Reporter: You mean like the State Fairgrounds?
Quinn: Uh… no…I’ll get back to you on that…look it’s Honest Abe.
Comment by SamHall Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:25 pm
A creative frenzy takes over the Vanilla Man.
Had to laugh.
Comment by walker Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:38 pm
Abe Lincoln: “I’m voting for the guy who won’t tax access to justice. I’m voting for Quinn!”
Comment by Jimmy Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:39 pm
That’s just rain, not the Lincoln statue crying.
Comment by Really? Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:40 pm
Yes, I am the one that put the “I” in ID(I)OT.
Comment by oz Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:41 pm
Speak softly and carry a big ticket.
Comment by bottom rung. Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:47 pm
“The man behind me didn’t believe in sending money to the Caymans. There weren’t any tax havens where he grew up, and he didn’t use that axe to cut down any palm trees. That’s a bunch of phony baloney. Plus, America and baseball and stuff.”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 1:00 pm
One man carries an Axe. The other man wears Axe.
Comment by Stones Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 1:14 pm
Quinn holding the deed to the Lincoln statue behind him
“I have 10 dollars, can anyone bid for fifteen”
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 1:16 pm
Honest Abe put all of his money into an axe haven. He bought himself a sturdy axe and used it to split rails on farms all over Central Illinois, and earned enough money to go to law school.
Railsplitters are the backbone of Illinois.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 1:19 pm
I don’t know. Both guys had something to do with unions, right?
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 2:02 pm
VanillaMan, yours were very funny. Had me laughing.
Comment by Angel's Sword Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 2:20 pm
Mr. Lincoln loved the fair so I am sampling every fried item in this list starting with the apple vinegar fries then everything on a stick. Let’s enjoy some great Illinois food.
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 2:43 pm
Instead of splittin rails, Abe is splittin hairs. While they’re still there.
Comment by 13thone Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 2:53 pm
“Well, ALL we’ve gotta do is simple: make the Will of the People the Law of the LAND! The will of the people. The law of the land. The Will. The People. The Land. Make it. Ya know, just like ‘ol Honest Abe back there used to say–well, Ok, I guess not (as he continues to ramble)–that’s actually been MY line all these years, but, but I betcha if President Lincoln WERE here today, he’d say, oh well–Let’s just aGREE that, oK(?), that TOGETHER, we CAN make the Will of the People the Law of the Land…the Will of the People, the Will of the People, the Will of the People…”(slowly fades off repeating it as he walks away brushing off further Questions)…!
Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 3:03 pm
- AA -!!
Boy I could go for a deep fried Cannoli… I think(?)
“Caption”
“If you read this pamphlet here, you will read that the Lincolb statue behind me is exactly to scale. Exactly to scale…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 3:49 pm
Block of Wood
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 4:16 pm
Gov Quinn passes out Chinese Take Out menus endorses the Kung Pao as “spiiiiiiicy”
Comment by Bakersfield Monday, Aug 11, 14 @ 9:24 am