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* From the twitters…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:06 pm

Comments

1. OK, listen up everyone, if you haven’t gotten a check from me yet, raise your hand…

   Comment by Gabe Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:08 pm

2. All repeat after me..

   Comment by not right Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:08 pm

3. all together now, “don’t blame me”

   Comment by Capitol View Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:10 pm

4. To dream the impossible dream….

   Comment by AC Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:10 pm

5. “Yes there were times I’m sure you knew
   When I bit off more than I could chew
   But through it all when there was doubt I ate it up and spit it out,
   I faced it all
   And I stood tall and did it my way.”

   Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:11 pm

6. Calm down, calm down - we start the bidding for the Capital Building in one minute.

   Comment by archimedes Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:12 pm

7. ” All together now… And a 1, and a 2, and a 3… Unions are bad, Unions are corrupt, destroy them all and all our problems are solved!”

   Comment by Rufus Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:12 pm

8. “And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain.”

   Comment by doedoa Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:12 pm

9. “You see I’m savin’ money for Illinois every day….I sold all the state platforms!”

   Comment by Stones Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:13 pm

10. He looks a little like Lawrence Welk, all he’s missing is a Conductor’s baton.

    “And a one, and a two, and a three.”

    Comment by Gruntled University Employee Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:14 pm

11. Okay now just the union protesters, row, row, row your boat . . .

    Comment by too obvious Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:14 pm

12. Tier 1 employees sing with me, “Take this job and shove it!”

    Comment by AC Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:14 pm

13. “Okay, show of hands, who supports the Turnaround Agenda? Um… CK, how many times can you count my hand?”

    Comment by Anon Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:16 pm

14. “Who wants cake?”

    Comment by A guy Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:16 pm

15. “And our flag was still…..there!”

    Comment by A guy Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:18 pm

16. Back-up vocals, where are Cullerton and Madigan when I need them?

    Comment by The Colossus of Roads Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:20 pm

17. The boy who cried wolf.

    Comment by Enviro Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:20 pm

18. Turnaround
    Every now and then I get a little bit nervous
    That the best of all the years have gone by

    Comment by AC Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:24 pm

19. Bruce Rauner, leading the GOP caucus in a rousing rendition of “Take Me Out To The Woodshed” before the RTW bill is voted on.

    Comment by How Ironic Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:28 pm

20. Bruce Rauner, choosing the wrong definition of ‘fiddling’, decided to mix things up and sing during his portrayal of Nero while Rome burned.

    Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:28 pm

21. Gov. Rauner performs old school at Frank “Tne Tank’s” wedding reception.

    “Turaround,

    “every now and then I get a little bit restless and I dream of something wild….

    “Turnaround,

    “every now and then I get a little bit angry and I’ve got to get out and cry…

    “… that I need you more tonight, that I f—–n’ need you more than ever.”

    Comment by Wordslinger Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:29 pm

22. This is probably going to go over your media heads, but 2+2 is 4. Oh, and when you write a story, it is good to cover both sides fairly. I think that’s enough for today. Tomorrow we can start our ABC’s.

    Comment by The obvious Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:29 pm

23. Let’s start the bidding on the Thompson Center…

    Comment by Amalia Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:30 pm

24. Just what makes that little ‘ole ant
    Think he can move that rubber tree plant [ISC Pension Decision]
    Anyone knows an ant, can’t, move a rubber tree plant

    But I’ve got High Hopes, I’ve got High Hopes!
    I’ve got High Apple Pie in the Sky Hopes…!

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:31 pm

25. Bruce Rauner, channeling his inner Jim Neighbors belts out “Sweet Home Indiana” before the RTW vote.

    Comment by How Ironic Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:32 pm

26. Sadly, I tried to write a caption, but stopped because I don’t want Rich to ban me from the blog.

    Comment by Big Joe Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:32 pm

27. “A working-class hero is someone to break.”

    Comment by Tournaround Agenda Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:35 pm

28. French Horn lessons anyone anyone…..

    Comment by BlameBruceRauner Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:39 pm

29. “Let’s get ready to RUMBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE!!”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:40 pm

30. “And IIIIIIiiii..aaaa….IIIIIIIiii really love mmmmeeeee…eeee…eeeeeee”

    “The Greatest Loooooovvvveee of Allllll…..”

    Comment by D.P.Gumby Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:40 pm

31. Uh-oh, Pumpkin, I don’t think I’m “governing” Kansas anymore…there’s NO place like home, there’s NO place like home, there’s NO place like home…

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:41 pm

32. “Now throw your hands in the air and wave ‘em like you just don’t care…. About state employees and their families.”

    Comment by Anon Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:43 pm

33. Ana One, Ana Two.
    Slow down da tempo…
    T’ank ya boys!

    Comment by Austin Blvd Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:47 pm

34. “OK now the chorus…You can’t always get what you want “

    Comment by walker Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:47 pm

35. “Attention all state workers. Your services are no longer necessary, you all have been terminated.”

    Comment by No Longer A Lurker Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:49 pm

36. Karaoke Day at the Capitol turned out to be a big hit.

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:50 pm

37. I’d like to dedicate this next to song to Rich Miller

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:50 pm

38. Ok, altogether now!

    Round round get around
    I turnaround
    Yeah
    Get turnaound round round I turnaround
    From town to town
    Get turnaround round round I turnaround
    I’m a real cool head
    Get turnaround round round I turnaround
    I’m makin’ real good bread

    Comment by Wensicia Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:54 pm

39. boomin’

    Comment by not applicable Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:55 pm

40. “A hundred bottles of beer on the wall, a hundred bottles of beer…”

    Comment by Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 1:57 pm

41. =Bruce Rauner, channeling his inner Jim Neighbors belts out “Sweet Home Indiana” before the RTW vote.=
    Gotta correct this one. It’s Jim Nabors and it’s “Back Home in Indiana”.

    “Going once, twice, sold to the man in the front eating an apple”. Next up for auction….

    Comment by Bogey Golfer Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:08 pm

42. Then you do the hokey pokey and you turn it all around…..

    Comment by LaughingJane Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:08 pm

43. He looks like he’s leading a chorus. Sometimes the Gov. seems a bit clueless. For some reason, I can see him leading the group in this song, oblivious to the words:

    “I’ve always been a hardworking man
    I’ve always been a hardworking man
    I’ve always been a hardworking man
    I’ve lived my life the best way I can

    I’ve always been a damn good union man
    I’ve always been a damn good union man
    I’ve always been a damn good union man
    I’ve lived my life the best way I can

    I’ve been a seaman, electrician, and in construction too
    On assembly lines and factories and did some farming too
    Fought company scabs, union-busting laws, walked many a picket line
    For musicians, electricians, and workers in the mines

    So when I die throw my ashes to the winds
    When I die throw my ashes to the winds
    When I die throw my ashes to the winds
    I’ve lived my life the best way I can
    Proud to live my life the best way I can”

    Comment by Gooner Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:13 pm

44. Bogey Golfer wins!!! If I had been eating an apple, I would have choked laughing….

    Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:16 pm

45. Whatever it was, it wasn’t Woody Guthrie

    Comment by AC Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:18 pm

46. Maestro Rauner orchestrates the greatest attack on public workers in state history.

    “Governin’” in F major.

    Comment by Mittuns Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:21 pm

47. I know, I know. We ALL expected Bayern Munich to perform better against Barca, but due to acts of Gov. Quinn, they were in no position to do so.

    Comment by Gooner Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:23 pm

48. “OK, show of hands — how many corrupt special interests do we have here today?”

    Comment by Anon. Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:24 pm

49. Was Springsteen ever in a government union?

    Comment by Mittuns Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:24 pm

50. “If I didn’t have this microphone in my hand, I could show you exactly how many municipalities have approved my Turnaround Agenda. But if you round down…”

    Comment by exasperated teacher Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:38 pm

51. Well you can tell ev’ryone I’m a down disgrace
    Drag my name all over the place.

    I don’t care anymore.

    You can tell ev’rybody ’bout the state I’m in
    You won’t catch me crying ‘cos I just can’t win.

    I don’t care anymore I don’t care anymore

    I don’t care what you say
    I don’t play the same games you play.

    ‘Cos I’ve been talking to the people that you call your friends
    And it seems to me there’s a means to and end.

    They don’t care anymore.

    And as for me I can sit here and bide my time
    I got nothing to lose if I speak my mind.
    I don’t care anymore I don’t care no more

    Comment by OneMan Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:42 pm

52. a one and a two…It’s The Lawrence Welk Show!

    Comment by rdb66 Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:55 pm

53. Faith-heel-er requesting manna from heaven.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 2:55 pm

54. “Ok now, everyone have their kazoos ready to play “Hail to the Chief?”

    Comment by ToughGuy Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:37 pm

55. “Give me a C . . . a bouncy C ! “

    Comment by siriusly Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:50 pm

56. The governor prepares to auction off Democrats and Republicans

    Comment by AC Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:53 pm

57. I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake. Shake it off!

    Comment by Enviro Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:55 pm

58. Where’s Norma Zimmer?, Where’s Joe Fenney? How about Bobby and Cissy? You know he does look a little like Myron Floren. That is going way back. I think the crowd would die if he started in with “I’m too sexy for my shirt”

    Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:56 pm

59. When I finish, there will be no media availability.

    Comment by Finally Out (and now very glad to be) Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 3:57 pm

60. It’s not well known that the Governor has taken to addressing the little people visiting the Capital with his stirring rendition of, “If I only had a heart”.

    Comment by LINK Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:02 pm

61. Oswego Willie has not made fun of me lately?(I’m done until Willie’s back)

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:19 pm

62. You turn me around, round, baby right round
    Like a record baby
    Turnaround, right round…

    Comment by IllinoisBoi Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:22 pm

63. “let it go…..Let It Gooooooo”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:38 pm

64. I’m about the lay the smack down on those union bosses!

    Comment by Rockford's Finest Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:38 pm

65. “Cash rules Everything around me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBwAxmrE194

    Comment by Biker Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:55 pm

66. a 1 and 2… Take me out to the ball game….

    Comment by Buddy Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 4:55 pm

67. Somewhere over the rainbow-

    Comment by Minnow Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 5:02 pm

68. tick tock tick tock

    At the end of the busy day in the Capitol, I’m guessing neither the Gov. nor the collective genius-pod I call BRU-CREW has the brains to deal properly with RTW, which would begin with:

    “I get the message.” - BRU-CREW spox quoting Gov. Rauner

    Comment by zonz Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 5:09 pm

69. And a one and a two - come on Mikey and Johnny, please PLAY with me! Let’s have harmony and sing from the same songbook - pretty pleeeeeze…?????

    Comment by Sick of It All Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 5:11 pm

70. And now, the end is near….

    Comment by Tatler Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 5:31 pm

71. “”What would you think if I sang out of tune
    Would you stand up and walk out on me?
    Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song
    And I’ll try not to sing out of key
    Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
    Mm I get high with a little help from my friends
    Mm gonna try with a little help from my friends”

    “With A Little Help From My Friends”

    Billy Shears

    Comment by AJ_yooper Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 5:43 pm

72. Ain’t over till the Governor sings. Look who’s singing now!

    Comment by Bluecollargal Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 6:20 pm

73. In desperation, the Illinois State Fair promoters were reduced to booking a Lawrence Welk impersonator to substitute for the canceled Meat Loaf.

    Comment by Under Further Review Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 6:33 pm

74. Lift Ev’ry Billionaires Voice and Sing!

    Comment by Precinct Captain Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 6:40 pm

75. “I’ve got $20 million dollars in my pocket. Guess the right pocket and you get to keep your job.”

    On another note: I saw Rauner in person for the first time last week. What jumped out at me is how skinny he is. You can tell a little bit in this picture but in person he seems like a bag of bones.

    Comment by DuPage Dave Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 7:50 pm

76. A little slight of hand and the budget is fixed

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 10:10 pm

77. ===Guess the right pocket and you get to keep your job===

    Winner.

    Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 10:16 pm

78. “Turnaround, bright eyes..”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 10:21 pm

79. See this bill in my hand I’m filing it today

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 14, 15 @ 10:22 pm

80. Steven Tyler’s new haircut

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 15, 15 @ 6:43 am

81. Ok just the state workers”take this job and…”

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, May 15, 15 @ 7:29 am

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