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* Gov. Rauner was at Estatal Charro 2015 in Beecher the other day. From a pal…

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:54 pm

Comments

“they cant have their vest back!”

Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:56 pm
Watch me turn around this vest.

Comment by ihpsdm Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:57 pm
Budget? We don’t need no stinking budget!

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:58 pm
You know, this whole budget thing is turnin’ into a spaghetti western. I just need to get a few more partners for my posse …

Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:58 pm
the look on the face of the Mariachi is priceless

Comment by Mark Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:58 pm
“No I don’t have any cattle…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:59 pm
He made his security detail dress up too.

Comment by Timmeh Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:59 pm
What do I think of Donald Trump? Um, well, uh. Oh, look, a squirrel!

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 12:59 pm
“I think I memorized the wrong talking points…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:00 pm
Giro de vuelta! Si! Mi amigo.

Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
Is the Governor drinking Donald Trump light?

Comment by SallyD Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
Me siento incompleto con mi Carhartt.

Comment by OurMagician Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
I don’t always drink beer but when I do, I prefer Modelo.

Comment by Nick Danger Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
(Thinking to himself) “my wife says I look like Gary Cooper. .maybe this is working. Why couldn’t they give one of those big hats with the round dingy things hanging over the brim..man those things are cool”

Comment by cez Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
“Is that Mike Z wearin’ the chaps?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
Isn’t that the same “plaid” shirt that he wore to the Dead show? If so there’s a lesson there about being able to adapt.

Comment by Downstate Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:01 pm
I’m a model governor

Comment by Still Workin' Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:02 pm
“No, I don’t speak English either…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:02 pm
The shakiest gun in the Midwest

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:02 pm
How do you drop your “g’s” in Spanish?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:03 pm
“Oh geez, get Sandack off the mule, he looks ridiculous… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:03 pm
Is that Madigan wearing a Clint Eastwood outfit? Dad gummit. He’ll do anything to make me look bad.

Comment by Suburbanon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:04 pm
The Dude abides… (and sweats)

Comment by Sue Ellen Mischke Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:04 pm
“Wow. Those are real horses, aren’t they… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:04 pm
“A Burns for All Seasons will now be shown at 7:00. Thank you.”

Comment by Team Sleep Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:05 pm
“Is that a windmill out yonder?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:05 pm
https://twitter.com/GovRauner/status/622527090634661888

What was he doing with the machete!!!

Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Mike and John are comin’ soon for the Three Amigos sequel

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:07 pm
“Hello, y’all, Joel Daly and the Sundowners couldn’t make it today, so we’ll be your entertainment. We’re the Good Ole Boys, and I’m Bruce, lead singer, driver of the Winnebago…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:07 pm
Let’s round up the boys and take down that Trump tower. It’s ruinin’ my view of the Tribune building.

Comment by A Jack Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:07 pm
thats the look the guy gave when Rauner asked for a Dos Equis

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:08 pm
Go back and tell your Committeeman the Alamo was a picnic compared to this.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:11 pm
And is that Cullerton, dressed as Zorro?

Si Senor.

Comment by Suburbanon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:11 pm
Mongo like candy

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:12 pm
In a way, all of us has an El Guapo to face. For some, shyness might be their El Guapo. For others, a lack of education might be their El Guapo. For us, El Guapo is a big, dangerous man who wants to kill us. But as sure as my name is Lucky Day, the people of Santa Poco can conquer their own personal El Guapo, who also happens to be *the actual* El Guapo!

Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:12 pm
“They gave me a nickname! Sombrero Burro means Strong Bull, right?”

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:12 pm
No you cannot ride my horse Harley D, but I’ll race you.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:12 pm
The Good, the Bad, the Not So Hot.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:13 pm
Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be panderers.

Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:13 pm
“Well, I now know where baby horses come from…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:13 pm
“I’m channeling Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi. You know, ‘Steel horse I ride’… (Sips beer. Pause) forget it.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:15 pm
Where’s my badge? Don’t Governors get to wear a badge?

Comment by IllinoisBoi Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:15 pm
“Budgets? We don’t need no stinking budgets.”

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:17 pm
“…’Evelyn watch out for the cow pie.. Ev… Ev!’ … (Pause)… Too late. Hope your insurance is payed up.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:18 pm
Say Amigo, ya got any of this here Modelo in the bottle?

Comment by Slippin' Jimmy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:18 pm
They told me the event would be full of bull, apparently they meant just me :/

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:18 pm
“So Chuy, introduce me to this Chapo friend of yours.”

Comment by Ipso Facto Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:19 pm
“So, you just get everyone to say they like the Turnaround Agenda and ‘ck’ from my office will get your group’s name and she’ll send it out an email to Miller right away… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:20 pm
Mariachi band member: Governor, does your worker’s compensation reform include restrictions on personal injury claims sustained from embarrassment?

Rauner: Si.

Comment by Mittuns Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:20 pm
And that mi amigo was how the vest was won…

Comment by Slick Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:21 pm
Saying “Hey I had a Mexican friend once…I’ve even ate a burrito or two..see I’m just like you guys”. (But thinking )..”what are all these landscapers doing here?”

Comment by cez Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:21 pm
Governor Gringo

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:22 pm
Mariachi: Why does a guy with a billions steal my modelo?

Rauner: That’s why I have Billions my friend, takes a sip “Ahhh” the good life.

Comment by bloval27 Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:23 pm
Pretty sure this is the same shirt he wore to the Dead show. Just added a motorcycle vest and a $25 western hat.
This guy may have large bank, but you would never be able to tell by his attire.

Comment by Jake From Elwood Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:23 pm
Oh Poncho…Oh Cisco!

Comment by Because I said so... Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:23 pm
They misspelled Charo. Wheres she at? coochie-coochie

Comment by Aschockedobserver Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:23 pm
“Since I was a child
I’ve tried to be what I’m not
I’ve lied and I’ve enjoyed it all my life
I lied to my dear mother
to my sisters and my brother
and now I’m lying to my children and my wife

Big Hat, no cattle
Big head, no brain
Big snake, no rattle
I forever remain
big hat, no cattle
I knew from the start
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart

Can’t remember why I do it,
Oh, maybe I can.
An honest man these days is hard to find.
I only know we’re living in an unforgiving land.
And a little lie can buy some real big piece of mind.

Oftimes I wondered what might I have become,
Had I but buckled down and really tried.
But when it came down to the wire
I called my family to my side
Stood up straight, threw my head back and I lied, lied, lied

Big hat, no cattle
Big shoes, well you know…
Big horse, no saddle
He goes wherever I go

Big hat, no cattle
Right from the start
Big guns, no battle
Big belly, no heart

When it came down to the wire
I called my little family to my side
Stood up straight, threw my head back and I lied, lied,lied
lied, lied, lied

Big hat, no cattle
Big head, no brain
Big snake, no rattle
I forever remain
Big hat, no cattle
I knew from the start
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart”

Randy Newman

Comment by Omega Man Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:24 pm
I really think the Governor should be drinking Dos Equis.
Not because he is all that interesting, but because he has struck out at least twice on enacting his public labor reforms.

Comment by Jake From Elwood Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:25 pm
Tell these boys there is a new sheriff in town and Modelo is the beer of his choice

Comment by Etown Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:30 pm
So what do you think of Donald Trump? We’re both rich Republicans, you know.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:34 pm
Tell me again how you got here?

Comment by 13thone Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:36 pm
“Ich bin eine Mexicano!”

Comment by cez Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:37 pm
Rauner new nick name

“The Sheriff”

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:38 pm
“Chuy, so explain it to me … slowly this time… he hid it with the secretary of state?”

Comment by Ipso Facto Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:39 pm
Seriously, he’s beginning to get the look, hunch/stoop of Montgomery Burns. Except Burns would have been a sharper dresser.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:47 pm
“I need something catchy … a jingle to go with the twenty mil.”

Comment by Ipso Facto Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:49 pm
=== beginning to get the look, hunch/stoop===

Pictures can lie.

I don’t see that in person.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:52 pm
“I’m sticking with the incongruous motorcycle and cowboy costumes for now. But when the temperature drops below 50 you had better believe I’m throwing a Carhatt over this outfit.”

- Governor Simulacrum

Comment by Sam Weinberg Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:54 pm
“Say, uh, ponder/señor. You got any Chateu d’Yquim chasers ’round here”?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“I’m gonna either have to gain some weight or start shoppin’ in the ‘Tall and Emaciated’ section.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:56 pm
The more Modelo he drinks, the more momentum he sees

Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:58 pm
What? Are gringos falling from the sky?

Comment by No Longer A Lurker Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:58 pm
“No! The back of the vest says ‘Harley Davidson,’ not ‘Snarly Davidson.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 1:58 pm
There is this guy I’m looking to interview next week, his name is Jose JalapeÑo on a steek.

Comment by Todd Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:12 pm
You mean the Madigan government on one side? Maybe the unions on the other side? Me right smack in the middle?

Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:13 pm
“Boy…beer that tastes like warm urine..having to be outside with insects flying around..Ick! I bet Trump never had to do this stuff.”

Comment by cez Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:16 pm
“I not have belly ache like this since I was little boy….”

Comment by Tom K. Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:18 pm
There’s a storm comin’

Comment by AC Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:21 pm
Gov “I was hopin Clint could film a movie in this here great state of Illinois. If only Madigan would give me that durn Turnaround agenda so we could bring the film credits back.”

Comment by bluecollargal Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:33 pm
I have enough “yes” people around me. Time for some diversity and get some “si” people.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:39 pm
I like Mexico - tried to buy it once, but there wasn’t any easy profit in it.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:40 pm
“El Chapo is mine. Got that mine!”

Comment by Jorge Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:41 pm
“After I’m done with this here MODEL-O, bring me one of those 3 X beers”

Comment by not applicable Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:43 pm
I do want to build a wall, but I’ll just turn it around. So no need to worry, amigo.

Comment by ihpsdm Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:47 pm
If I break it, I can then own it.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:50 pm
“Oh Pancho” “Oh Cisco”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7PMWhLBMlQ

Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:54 pm
“Yep Black Bart Madigan is hold up at the old mine shack. We’re gonna have to go smoke em out..partner”

Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:56 pm
If there was a way to get those $50 a month folks down to Mexico, they’d really love it, wouldn’t they?

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“Time to go do some ridin, ropin and shootin”

Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:58 pm
The only type of appropriation I can support is cultural.

Comment by Owls Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:58 pm
Old distressed leather vest:check
Genuine cowboy hat:check
American flag sticker:check
Scuffed up cowboy boots:check
Well worn jeans :check
Mexican beer in hand:check
$50,000 Rolex watch :Oops!

Comment by cez Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 2:59 pm
Waitin’ for the Trump posse.

Comment by vole Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:06 pm
Reporter: Mr. Bush, why are you drinking?

Rauner: Madigan, wait, what?

Comment by Throwin Stones Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:25 pm
El Jefe Deflato

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:36 pm
MrJM wins.

Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:36 pm
It looks like the only way to deal with Mr. Madigan is to call in the Federales!

He just bought the locals a new escuela. Gonna have to get some guys from the Old Country to get the job done.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:48 pm
Looks a little like Peter Weller (robocop)…
http://comicsbulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/long23.jpg

Comment by Nickname #2 Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 3:54 pm
The 1% badge on his biker vest doesn’t mean the same for him as everyone else.

Comment by HeavyB Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 4:10 pm
It may be a day of celebration of Mexican culture, but get it though your head amigos that I’m not wearing one of those sombreros. I have a reputation to project. I’m one of the good guys. I wear a white cowboy hat.

Comment by Joe M Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 4:12 pm
I can’t wait for the guv’s keynote at the Internationial Men of Leather Convention at the Hyatt next year.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 4:21 pm
“Wow, great costume. Say,… you see a construction worker, cop, and an Indian Chief, a biker, and a sailor around the grounds?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 4:27 pm
Dear Governor,
please eat somethin’
please

Comment by Mongo Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 5:05 pm
Let me see here. Am I on the set of ‘No Country for Old Men’ today or is it ‘True Detective’? Cause its gettin’ might a bit surreal round Illini town lately. Maybe sumpin’ at that Dead Head festival soaked into my veins. This cerveza just ain’t cuttin’ it.

Comment by vole Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 5:15 pm
Banned words don’t begin to describe this… Sigh

Comment by Tired Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 6:12 pm
Mariachi: He took my chew can.

Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 6:39 pm
“20 years in the State Police. I’ve been shot at, puked on, and rescued people outta snow banks in blizzards. I’m finally tapped for Executive Security and this goof wants me to dress like this? I knew I shoulda voted for Quinn.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 6:43 pm
for those who might know a “chew can” is what a person spits their chewing tobacco in-
Zatoichi wins!!!

Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 6:54 pm
Raunevich thinking: “I hope no one notices that I am not drinking an Illinois beer!!”

Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 6:57 pm
“Senor Governor, are you on a hunger strike until the budget passes?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 7:33 pm
“That is the plumb ugliest little horse I ever…huh? Why, sure, I knew it was a goat. I was just joshin’ ya!”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 7:34 pm
Rauner: “How’d this apple stem get in my cerveza?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 7:36 pm
Stringbean lives!
Ganamos!

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 9:58 pm
Saddle up boys were riding to rock ridge

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 11:47 pm
Yep that’s madigans smoke signal over yonder

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 11:49 pm
Goldberg sure makes a good piñata

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 21, 15 @ 11:54 pm
Maybe I’m missing something, but isn’t the leather biker vest an inappropriate sartorial choice for this gathering? It’s Beecher, not Sturgis.

Any fashion police on this blog who can help out?

Comment by Lynn S, Wednesday, Jul 22, 15 @ 12:50 am
Who is that gaucho, amigo?

Comment by Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner Wednesday, Jul 22, 15 @ 6:12 am