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* From the twitters…
Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan receives honorary #liuna card. Started out in #local1001 ! #liuna #1001 pic.twitter.com/g5yByd34i6
— LiUNA Local 1001 (@LiUNALocal1001) August 8, 2015
LIUNA is the Laborer’s Union, in case you didn’t know.
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:51 am
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Here is how you work with people Rauner….
Comment by Ljl54 Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:53 am
Governor Rauner,
(Attach Photo here)
I Remain, Sincerely Yours,
Michael J. Madigan
Comment by John A Logan Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:54 am
“Yeah, thanks fellas. Right. I’m one of you. Take care. Bye.”
Comment by Georg Sande Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:55 am
That is my new bodyguard on my right..used to work for PDIDDY..try messing my me Gov..dare you!
Comment by cez Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:57 am
The last time I saw 4 LIUNA member standing together 3 were leaning on shovels.
Comment by Get a Job!! Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:57 am
Speaker Madigan is seen here receiving his award for Highest Pants Of The Day
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:58 am
Say stick it to Rauner.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:58 am
“Governor Rauner, you can have my union card when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers.”
Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 11:59 am
The little award makes the Speaker look bigger.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:01 pm
“I’m fine with taking a picture, but you hold it”.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:02 pm
The Usual Suspects
Comment by Name Withheld Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:02 pm
One of us…one of us…one of us…
Comment by phocion Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:02 pm
The Speaker owns the Day!
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:02 pm
Do you have enough flash cubes for 2 pictures?
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:02 pm
Take that Governor Rauner. And unlike you, I don’t throw people under the bus after I’ve had my picture taken with them (e.g. FFA high schoolers, children visiting the IL State Museum, etc. )
Comment by Joe M Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:06 pm
♪♫ ♪ ♫ One of these things is not like the other… ♫ ♪♫
Comment by Stuff Happens Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:06 pm
“We have 3 Red Apple Ales and 1 Red Apple”.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:08 pm
Yes Maam. Carefully look at each one and tell me if you recognize the person you say stole your pension.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:10 pm
Mike Madigan : “I am proud to take a picture with Local 1001 even if Bruno Caruso can’t be here . ”
http://www.ipsn.org/laborers/local_1001/loc1001.html
Comment by Steve Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:21 pm
Speaker: “Guess I’ll have to put on some pounds to really belong.”
Comment by Gone, but not forgotten Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:22 pm
Confronted by Jacob Stein from the American Federation of Music, Mike and Magictones display their union cards.
Comment by Downstate Weed Chewing Hick Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:27 pm
Here’s my muscle. We gonna crack some heads!
2nd: Hi I’m Bob Dole (look at his clenched right hand w/o a pen)
Comment by Dudeman Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:30 pm
Madigan has his ace in the hole
Comment by Hyperbolic Chamber Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:34 pm
So, about that whole pension thing…
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:35 pm
The tallest thing in this picture is the Speaker’s waistband
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:36 pm
Any of the locals not under DOJ supervision?
Comment by Weltschmerz Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:38 pm
We couldn’t get a photo with everyone smiling, so tis will have to do
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:38 pm
Now if this was a roofers card, I could do any thing I wanted.
Comment by Huh? Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:39 pm
“Thanks guys! Now how do I get this card to fit inside my wallet?”
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:45 pm
Vito gives Speaker Mike Madigan the Vito Correlone Seal of Approval from the Boys. Any youse got any questions?
Comment by Slippin' Jimmy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm
Now during the next budget vote, Madigan can officially take a mandatory 15 minute break.
Comment by Pete Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm
“Rauner gave me a trouser wedgie”
Comment by Tsavo Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:53 pm
“…and they waived my dues too”..
Comment by Mouthy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:57 pm
Rauner: “I don’t want anyone paying union dues without their consent, but in this case, I’ll make an exception.”
Comment by Timmeh Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:58 pm
Now can the GA go on strike the next time they take away their own COLA?
Comment by A Jack Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 12:59 pm
MJM: “well, when I was a kid I pulled myself up by my bootstraps. And speaking of pulling up, I think I pulled my pants up so far I got my undies in a bunch-just like the Governor.”
Comment by Tommydanger Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:04 pm
“Here’s the visual, Rauner, anti-union reforms…NO WAY!”
Comment by Wensicia Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:15 pm
What’s big, orange and sleeps 71?
Comment by Todd Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:18 pm
” Walter, Donnie, The Dude , and The Velvet Hammer celebrate the Championship Won by Lebowski Liquor’s Bowling Team “
Comment by x ace Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:19 pm
Best friends Forever
Comment by Enviro Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:32 pm
Reunion.
Comment by walker Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:34 pm
I bet any one of them could tell you where Jimmy Hoffa is buried!
Comment by Frank Dooley aka john candy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:43 pm
“My name’s Madigan. I carry a badge.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:44 pm
The key questions is - will Madigan go so far as to put a “I support public employees” union sign in his front yard.
Comment by Joe M Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:45 pm
Q. Which one of these guys doesn’t own a polo shirt?
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:45 pm
Guy in blue shirt to Madigan: “Your card didn’t come in yet, so just use my wallet in the photo.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:47 pm
“Hey, fellas! How do you like my Ed Grimley impression?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:48 pm
Big Ernie and the Dudes blues band. In the State Fair Bud tent all next week.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:48 pm
Guy on the right: “Mr. Speaker, smile for the photo.”
Madigan: “I AM smiling.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:49 pm
Thank’s for the picture guys. Can you believe that the guy who makes money off of loading his recently purchased companies up with debt and immediately calling a dividend for himself so he can pocket his profits before filing for liquidation… Can you believe he and some of his supporters on Capitolfax, try to paint your actions as criminal. Like bargaining is a crime. Go figure.
Comment by Triple fat Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:50 pm
“And fellas, I owe my present bodybuilder physique entirely to my early years in LIUNA!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:54 pm
“Here’s your Carhartt jacket, Governor!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 1:58 pm
It’s not exactly a membership card to the wine club but I’ll take it.
Comment by Michael Westen Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:03 pm
Your years of leadership have seen exceedingly small job growth, smaller population growth and has led our state to a historically bad fiscal situation all while being outpaced by our peers int he Midwest, but you took our money, threw us a few bones once in a while and didn’t make Illinois Right to Work and for that we say thank you.
Comment by Ahoy! Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:04 pm
It starts with one…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:07 pm
The Speaker was offered a Carhartt, a workin’ man’s coat. Madigan responded, “Props aren’t realky my ‘thing’ unless you have an Apple. You have an Apple? Ok? Let’s just take the picture.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:09 pm
MJM, “Make sure you tell all your members, and every Union worker about the Governor wanting to end collective bargaining… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:11 pm
Say hi to Bruno and the boys next time you see them.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:11 pm
You know anything about that thing down South? Everybody is talking about it.If you hear anything, you tell me.
Comment by ABC Lawyer Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:15 pm
here’s your “union card” the CHECK is in the mail !!!!
Comment by Railrat Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:18 pm
Rauner seeing this;
“Pfft. It’s 3 guys in the picture. I got 40% of the Union vote. It’s not like the Unions are paying attention. I’m not worried… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:24 pm
Bought and sold.
Comment by Chairman McBroom Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:32 pm
Pint sized crusaders and their security guards.
Comment by TronaldDump Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:35 pm
We finally found someone shorter than Madigan for him to stand next to!
Comment by TronaldDump Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:36 pm
Union boss’s and the iron fist that controls them
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:39 pm
I really wish there was a way for me to “like” or “favorite” some commenters’ remarks. A few of these really made me giggle.
Comment by Just Me Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:44 pm
Thanks guys… Man I wish I could join you all on Governor’s day! Your plans sound awesome!
Comment by Triple fat Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:46 pm
A ==corrupt bargain==, in pictures.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:55 pm
==I give you guys everything you want for years, and all I get is this card?==
==We had something bigger for you, until your pension theft legislation. Couldn’t you at least have called the Cullerton bill for a vote?==
==Let’s not talk about that.==
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:57 pm
Friend of, and attempted thief from, Illinois union members.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 2:59 pm
Civilians… My Achilles’ Heel.
“Caption?”
Rauner, “I better start destroying unions at a quicker pace… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:06 pm
The backbone of Illinois unskilled labor
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:07 pm
“You’ll be the laborer that holds the signs to stop traffic, don’t worry.”
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:07 pm
Hey, do I have a great location for Scabby the Rat!
Comment by ABC Lawyer Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:12 pm
Shortest man, longest legs.
Comment by Ahoy! Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:13 pm
“Speaker Madigan further entrenches himself in the pocket of the unions”
Comment by Downstate GOP Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Here’s the budget governor come and get it
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:22 pm
No, I am your friend. Trust me.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:24 pm
Everyone say ==corrupt bargain== on three!
Comment by Formerly Known As... Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:28 pm
Can I carry the union flag on labor day parade ?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:32 pm
I’m a double aught now
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:40 pm
Send Goldberg this invitation for11:00
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:49 pm
I know, I know. If the state were a labor union, it would be in trusteeship.
Comment by ABC Lawyer Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 3:54 pm
Madigan awarded certificate after eating 10,000 Apple picked by union Apple Pickers…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:04 pm
After Rauner’s 10th U-Turn, Madigan is awarded a “No U- Turn” signed, named for him, in the 13th Ward
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:06 pm
“Ya know, Mike, it’d be great publicity if you could get a photo like this with the Teachers’ Union.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:12 pm
That’s funny Willie put a Rauner bumber sticker under every no u turn sign
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:12 pm
Guy on left: “Hey, Lou. You were supposed to wear a red shirt today.”
Guy on right: “Uh, it was in the wash.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:14 pm
“Three feet wide by by six feet long by six feet deep. In Goldberg’s front lawn. Got it?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:19 pm
“How about one of those neat bright green T-shirts? Do I get one of those too?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:21 pm
Guy on left: “Mike, what’s he got against union bosses?”
MM: “Same thing he’s got against career politicians, I guess.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:23 pm
MM to photographer: “Cut the photo off at our knees so they don’t see the box I’m standing on.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:27 pm
You know, I hear the Governor is up for an award sponsored by ALEC. It’s named the You’re An Eight ONEM award and is given to the newest member of the Trickle Down Club.
Comment by Triple fat Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:34 pm
Goldberg meet my new negotiators
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:49 pm
…and the cops will honor this right?
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 4:53 pm
“Mike, what’s this Twooter thing they need this for?”
“Who knows?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 5:11 pm
“Mike, your honorary card is even bigger than Pat Quinn’s.”
“Who?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 5:12 pm
“Get in my belly!”
Comment by Tom K. Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 7:23 pm
Off shore blue collar worker
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 10, 15 @ 8:52 pm
I’d like to see Mike Madigan put in a days work as a Laborer.
Comment by Jolly1 Tuesday, Aug 11, 15 @ 8:25 am
unions and the politician they control
Comment by anon Tuesday, Aug 11, 15 @ 9:02 am