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* I had a brief moment of levity with Gov. Rauner last night. I was at the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ annual dinner and saw an AFSCME lobbyist with a small green button. I asked if I could have it so I could give it to the governor, who was a few feet away…
Rauner: What’s this?
Me: It’s a present. Put it on.
Rauner: What does it say?
Me: 200 Percent Union.
Rauner laughed and said he’d never wear it but would add it to his collection and put it in his pocket.
* So, at least I covered myself. Any other gift ideas? Humor only. No meanness, please…
Join us in wishing @GovRauner Happy Birthday! Sign his card here: https://t.co/hzaXCRI9Ft pic.twitter.com/sI7srdRKj2
— IL Republican Party (@ilgop) February 18, 2016
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:07 pm
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Free speech pronunciation lessons… The gift that keeps on givin’
Comment by The Muse Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:12 pm
I’d send “taste tested” Cannoli…
Happy Birthday, Governor.
Sincere best wishes,
OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:13 pm
Reverse wheel of fortune - Buy a G
Comment by hot chocolate Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:13 pm
A burned steak to go along with all of those bridges.
Comment by Mittuns Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:14 pm
A jacket to wear for the devastation he is causing to the social safety net of Illinois.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:15 pm
How about a new appointment book with half the lines pre-redacted?
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:15 pm
A “newly” used looking Carhartt?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:16 pm
a petition to recall the governor.
Comment by Homer J. Quinn Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:17 pm
A map of the state with a card that reads “what do you give the man who has everything?”
Comment by Ferris Wheel Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:19 pm
A heart to go with his Carhartt
Comment by Decaff Coffee Party Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:19 pm
A merry go round music box that plays a dirge. On the drape/eave of theach merry go round, one side reads “Turn Around Agenda” on the other side it reads “What goes around, comes around”.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:20 pm
A refund from Hillary for the GTCR speech.
Comment by Handle Bar Mustache Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:20 pm
A magic 8 ball. It could help with decision making.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:20 pm
Write the words “Turnaround Agenda” on a piece of paper, hand it to him, and say “Here’s your Turnaround Agenda Governor. Now can we please get a budget?”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:20 pm
A Certificate of Accomplishment for the first Governor in memory to begin a new administration without serious accusations of partisan patronage in employment.
An unexpected and little recognized positive in these controversial times.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:21 pm
(I was always told, ‘If you can’t say anything nice…”)
Comment by Hyperbolic Chamber Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm
Selfie Stick?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm
Three more envelopes with messages that read “What now?”, “How long until I can get out of here?” And “What were you thinking?”
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm
Happy birthday Goveror Rauner. The majority of a Illinois does not want the status quo. Keep pushing for reforms we need them
Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:24 pm
I wish him a sunny porch, a nice glass of wine and some time to relax with his dog. However, if he dozes off, it would amuse if someone were to give him an I Heart Mike tattoo.
Comment by Earnest Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:25 pm
Home school lessons on governin’, negotiatin’, and budgetin’.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:26 pm
I like the idea of a calendar/planner with a lock on it.
Comment by illini97 Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:26 pm
A calculator for addin’ and subtractin’, and a shiny new red fountain pen so that the reality of his non-budget doesn’t further escape him.
Comment by out of touch Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:27 pm
A Ron Sandack doll with a pull string that parrots “best speech ever, Governor”, “hang in there, Boss”, and “because Madigan” on a rotating basis.
Comment by out of touch Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:29 pm
How about a new seat — next to Goldie — for $uper$tar Chip who is fresh back from destoryin’ the Rand Paul campaign?
Comment by Annonin' Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:29 pm
2016 Mercedes Van to replace the Trashcan Van. More befitting the CEO.
Comment by Stones Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:30 pm
Maybe 66 lil stuffed toy Owls… and a McCann campaign button?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:31 pm
A slightly used copy of Governing for Dummies?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:32 pm
An early retirement?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:32 pm
60 votes in the House and 30 in the Senate?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:32 pm
Better Superstars?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:33 pm
$3.5 billion?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:33 pm
A neck tie?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:34 pm
Can you make the “no meanness” rule work both ways?
Comment by Soccermom Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:34 pm
http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2014/01/jerry-browns-stewardship
Comment by for you a newspaper article Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:37 pm
ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Comment by Chemical_Riverside Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:37 pm
$1 (a 100% increase of his salary) so he can actually get to work on a real budget!
Comment by BBG Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:37 pm
Dunkin’s fedora.
Comment by out of touch Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:39 pm
Special Olympics T-shirt and a donation made in Rauner’s name.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:42 pm
A big box of ‘g’s — enough for the next 12 months, at least.
Comment by Not quite a majority Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:45 pm
A copy of the Official Guide to Illinois Government, in hopes he might learn something about how a bill becomes a law:
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/handbook/home.html
Comment by ILPundit Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:46 pm
A cell between Blago and Ryan.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:47 pm
How about an iron for his pants!
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:47 pm
A friend for Ken Dunkin?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:49 pm
A 1st edition of Mostly Good and Competent Men: Illinois Governors from 1818 to 1988.
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:49 pm
The Microsoft Excel Bible, or simply a copy of The Bible.
Comment by AC Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:49 pm
The letter G.
Comment by northsider (the original) Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:50 pm
Madigan and Cullerton salt-n-pepper shakers.
Comment by Name Withheld Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:50 pm
A time machine so he can tell his past self not to paint himself in a corner.
Comment by A Jack Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:50 pm
“Pat Quinn for Governor”?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:52 pm
A dash of humility, serving of humble pie, better advisors with some political acumen, REAL superstars, and dinner with Dan Proft and Joe Walsh. Probably forgettin something.
Comment by Elliott Ness Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:52 pm
A new flannel shirt.
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:53 pm
Your life is relatively short. Karma knows no bounds. Enjoy your time on planet Earrh.
Comment by El Conquistador Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 3:58 pm
I heard Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was giving Rauner a key to the city as his way of saying thanks for his public service.
Comment by Juvenal Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:00 pm
Support for your efforts, to make Illinois a better place to live!
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:01 pm
A several month old package sent from Rauner to Emanuel marked “Return to Sender”
Comment by AC Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:02 pm
A copy of “How To Win Friends and Influence People”.
Comment by Mr. Smith Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:03 pm
He has a statewide radio network, now, he has a Chicago newspaper, maybe a statewide TV network?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:03 pm
Give certificate to Earl Schieb. For any car.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:03 pm
He should pay it forward on his birthday and lend his top GTCR accountants and bookkeepers to Senator McCann and Auditor General Mautino.
Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:04 pm
Champagne wishes and caviar dreams!
Comment by Diogenes in DuPage Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:07 pm
An actual nickname for posting on this blog instead of Anonymous.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:11 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 2, Episode 20
Bruce celebrates his birthday morning with a breakfast at Charlie Parker’s, forgets to take selfies. Diana meets with her Chief of Staff to discuss birthday gift ideas, Goldberg writes a three page note to wish Bruce a Happy Birthday, decides not to send it. Lance tweets pictures of Illinois birthday cake ideas to the Cake Boss, “ck” emails to Mike Schrimpf’s birthday wishes to Bruce. Comedy, 72 minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:12 pm
The honor of playing Mr. Burns in the live stage production of “The Simpsons”.
Comment by Chicago 20 Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:16 pm
Free app for droppin’ g’s on his fill-in-the-blank
phone.
Comment by Vote Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:18 pm
A course in basic macroeconomics from an economics department in a social sciences division rather than a business school.
Comment by Angry Chicagoan Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:28 pm
Every dog owner always appreciates dog toys or treats.
Comment by Not it Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:29 pm
A pet snake named Squeezy.
Comment by A Jack Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:36 pm
A three year subscription to the Apple of the Day Club. Each shiny red apple to be freshly delivered daily at noon.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:37 pm
A hug from Rich.
Comment by A Jack Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:42 pm
Bill Buckner’s autograph on a Sangamo Club napkin?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:50 pm
Bill Buckner?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:50 pm
The Sangamo Club?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:53 pm
Pack of koolaid
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:54 pm
Portillo’s Strawberry Shake?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:56 pm
He is our Governor, a job that I would never ever want.
How about just having a great Birthday!
Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 4:59 pm
Happy Birthday, Gov. Rauner.
I’m my parents’ son. I’d love to tell you about them and their contemporaries and the world their generation built.
I think, you must agree, that you scored pretty, pretty, pretty, well, based on how they left it for you.
Just a quick note before you enjoy your day:
Leave it better than you found it. That’s what it’s all about.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:00 pm
Disappearing red ink
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:01 pm
How to present and pass a budget book for Dummies 101
Comment by 13TH Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:22 pm
Lotto ticket
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:31 pm
To go with the union button, a bumper sticker: “My Kid and My Tax Dollars go to New Trier”
Comment by West Sider Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:31 pm
Some Dunkin D’s
Comment by AJ_yooper Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:32 pm
Classic elephant GOP pin.
Top panel over elephant: “Can you believe…”
Panel under elephant: “I bought it”.
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 5:39 pm
4 bobbleheads: Dunkin, Durkin, Radogno, and Sandack.
With just a touch from Rauner they all nod in agreement.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:05 pm
a half empty can of stag
Comment by dd Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:26 pm
A sign for the office-
“All calculatin’ reviewed by Arthur Andersen”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:32 pm
Maybe just a neck tie?
Comment by PENSIONS ARE OFF LIMITS Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:38 pm
Oh, please. Just another freakin’ joke.
>>>
OR RESIGN.
Comment by sal-says Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:42 pm
try 2:
Oh, please. Just another ck joke.
# GO.DO.YOUR.JOB. #
OR RESIGN.
Comment by sal-says Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 6:43 pm
Dunkin bobble head doll bank. You put money in the slot between the ears and it’s head turns around and says “compromise”
Comment by Mouthy Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 7:32 pm
A gift card for a psycho-analytical speech therapist.
Comment by XDNR Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 7:36 pm
Liquor cabinet
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 7:52 pm
Honorary Union Membership Card
Comment by Enviro Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 8:25 pm
A donation in his name to the Illinois State Museum.
Comment by burbanite Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 8:38 pm
Lyrics from his favorite song:
I could while away the hours
Conferrin’ with the flowers
Consultin’ with the rain
And my head, I’d be scratchin’
While my thoughts were busy hatchin’
If I only had a brain
I’d unravel every riddle
For any individ’al
In trouble or in pain
Comment by Scarecrow Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 8:45 pm
A donation has been your name to…..
Comment by PENSIONS ARE OFF LIMITS Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 9:35 pm
A new shine box….so Billy Batts can call him “spit shine Brucie”….make your shoes look like mirras’
Comment by Gordon Willis Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 9:54 pm
Genuine Magic Beans.
Comment by Keyrock Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 10:22 pm
Lunch with Roberta Lynch
Comment by Sick of It All Thursday, Feb 18, 16 @ 11:46 pm
This proves Nationwide isn’t on your side and chicken parm don’t taste so good. Omaha!
Comment by Jorge Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 12:00 am
Flip flops
Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 5:41 am
Reinforced backside work pants
Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 6:02 am
A large cake with “Thank You!” on it from all the non-AFSCME, non-trial lawyer, non-lobbyist, taxpayers in the state. (Everyone but the posters here, really).
Comment by Robert the 1st Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 8:07 am
Work boots
Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 8:20 am
Day bed
Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 8:25 am
Resignation letter signed by madagin and Notarized.
Comment by A Citizen Friday, Feb 19, 16 @ 9:59 am