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* From the twitters…
#FBLive now at 1:10 with @Cubs Owner and Chairman Tom Ricketts. Tune in to hear about the upcoming season and #CubsTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/lsauhd0bLA
— Bruce Rauner (@GovRauner) March 8, 2017
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:18 pm
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Rauner: Say, how’s your brother doing in Nebraska?
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:20 pm
BR. Tom Ricketts? I thought you were Ted Cruz!!
Comment by Big Joe Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:20 pm
Ricketts: My brother is a governor… I own the Cubs… still no tie?
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:22 pm
“Who exactly was this Lord Stanley guy?”
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:24 pm
“Architect who ended longest championship drought in professional sports history meets with architect who initiated longest timespan without a budget in Illinois history.”
Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:24 pm
BR: We’re in a rebuilding phase too, just you wait.
TR: at this rate, it might take 108 years
Comment by Workin' Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:24 pm
“I took over something worse than the Illinois budget and made it a winner. It was historically bad for a few years, but the changes that resulted were worth it” - Ricketts, 2017, Rauner 2018
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:25 pm
BR: When do I get to fly a W flag over the Capitol?
TR: Do your job.
Comment by Workin' Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:25 pm
Loser-Winner
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:26 pm
BR: Amazing he did all that with a unionized workforce.
Comment by Workin' Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:26 pm
The transfer of the legendary Chicago Cubs goat . . . from the Cubs to Brucie
Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:26 pm
BR. You may own the Cubs, but I OWN Illinois, just not the blame for no budget.
Comment by Big Joe Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:26 pm
Ricketts: Hey Bruce, I was thinking of maybe asking Chance the Rapper to sing the National Anthem at opening day? What do you think?
Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:28 pm
This sure beats governin’!
Comment by JustSayIt Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:28 pm
This is how you turn Cubs fans into Sox fans.
Comment by Phil Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:29 pm
we’ve got a huge budget with the Cubs organization, any particualr reason why you can’t design one for the State? Rauner just gives him that Cheshire grin and answers, “sorry, no I can’t.”..:/
Comment by tunes Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:29 pm
A wealthy businessman who spent millions of his own money to take over a struggling organization, and within a few years turned it around to achieve greatness - poses with Gov. Rauner.
Comment by Bored Chairman Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:30 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 3, Episode 16
Bruce meets a fellow Pro Baseball Team owner, talks about burning things down to rebuild them leaving everyone confused. Diana leaves her cell phone on silent at a work event, checks to find 753 messages in her voice mail. Diana’s State Employee turns off all Illinois Court Decisions notification on Bruce’s and Diana’s devices. Lance tweets pictures of the number “4″ to the award-winning musician, “ck” deletes all lyric creating software from the Rauner Word Jumble. Goldberg writes a letter to Rahm. Comedy, 63 minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:30 pm
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz patch things up after a bitter primary battle
Comment by South of Sherman Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:30 pm
One is a CEO with the goodwill of the people who puts his business acumen, tireless energy, and personal resources to good use.
The other is Bruce Rauner.
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:32 pm
Guv: If I had a wartime consigliere, a Sicilian, I wouldn’t be in this shape. Pop had Genco, look what I got.”
TR: Fine, you can borrow Theo for the next 2 years, just stop whining.
Comment by Worth It Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:35 pm
Hey Tom, can I borrow that ‘wait until next year’ saying for our budget?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:38 pm
Rauner gets Rickets
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:38 pm
I would have worn a tie too, but I am a Diamondback fan.
Comment by Yeah Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:40 pm
BR: Well Tom if you don’t do any real work there is no need to have a computer or papers on your desk.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:40 pm
Ricketts: Governor, we really need Senate Bill 12. Can’t you get them to peel it off the grand bargain and put it on your desk?
Comment by SAP Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:43 pm
Bruce: “Oh, now I get it, It’s fly the W; I had the silly flag upside down all the time and thought it was a big M, you know, for that Madigan guy. Ain’t gonna be flyin’ no “M” for darn sure.”
Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:45 pm
BR: Hey Tom, your a pretty sharp guy, any chance you can help me create a balance for the State of Illinois.
Comment by No Longer a Lurker Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:53 pm
A wannabe meets a winner.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:56 pm
That should be “balanced budget” in my last post. Sorry.
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:56 pm
“We weren’t patient, but we were persistent.”
Comment by walker Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:56 pm
“Sorry we have to sit on the desk. Chairs all fell apart. Budget thing, you know.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:57 pm
A beloved winner meets a hated loser.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:57 pm
Reasons to remain a Sox fan.
Comment by Winnin' Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:57 pm
Two rich guys sitting on our desk.
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 2:58 pm
Someone who turned a losing operation into a winner meets someone who took a mediocre team and broke it.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:00 pm
“Bruce, our trophy is not a prop. Do you want a picture or not?!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:02 pm
“No, Bruce, I’m not going to say ‘Go Red Sox’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:03 pm
So tell me Tom, how are you able to win with your superstars?
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:05 pm
“Nah, Tom, I just use this room for selfies and an occasion lunch when I want ‘me’ time… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:06 pm
So tell me Bruce, you have been great at getting out of having to pay under contracts that you signed . . . We have this guy Heyward. . .
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:11 pm
“Bruce, you’ll have to put on a tie before we head over to Alinea.”
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:15 pm
“Mr. Ricketts, can you please look like we’re not holding you against your will? Better… Better… lil better… hold that… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:17 pm
Someone who respects his fans meets someone who disses the people of the State of Illinois.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:18 pm
“Nah, these Facebook thingys are great, Tom. I need to get into character to fool the masses then will start. How about s picture first?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:18 pm
“Meh. I got a picture with Mr. Tickets too.”
- OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:19 pm
Someone who people trust meets someone nobody trusts.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:20 pm
“Meh. I got a picture with Mr. Ricketts too.”
- OW
“Caption?”
“Tom, I’m telling you, owning a team is fun, but seriously, owning a political party is just pure joy. Picture?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:21 pm
One way to show what $5 Billion on a desk looks like.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:21 pm
Tom thought bubble: sitting on a desk with this guy, no one is going to criticize my success as being nothing but the result of spending daddy’s money, hiring Theo, and staying out of the way.
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:25 pm
Ricketts - We are going to win the World Series for a second time before you are going to have a budget.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:28 pm
“Send this one to Rahm… with a note… ‘We’re the giants, Na-pol-E-own’… we can both sign it, Tom”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:30 pm
“Yeah? I own parts of the Steelers, Bulls, and Red Sox. You own parts of 3 teams, then you don’t have to wear ties… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 3:36 pm
“But other than those things, it’s been an up week”
Comment by Cheap Seats Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:10 pm
Is it really true that both the Royals and Cubs tried to petition MLB to be renamed the “Blue Sox” before the 2006 season?
Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:20 pm
These two billionaires walk into a state capitol. So they bought it.
Comment by Not a Cubs Fan Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:25 pm
Guy who drains pockets meets guy who drains pockets.
Comment by Winnin' Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:27 pm
BR - If you really want workers comp changes you’d do it.
TR - No Bruce I’m not going to say I’m moving the Cubs to Gary, IN to help you leverage the General Assembly.
Comment by Chicago 20 Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:33 pm
BR: Good news Tom, when Schwarber blows out his knee again, he is only going to get workers comp benfits to age 35.
Comment by The Real Just Me Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 4:45 pm
One of these men has a budget.
– MrJM
Comment by MisterJayEm Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 5:23 pm
Rauner explains how Tom could turnaround the Cubs by driving out the union, slashing wages and benefits and eliminating services to fans.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 6:05 pm
Goldie told me it’s disrespectful to put your feet on state furniture
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 7:33 pm
It may take a while to get your trophy back I just sat on it
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 7:38 pm
Northsider bum and a exciting business builder
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 7:52 pm
Goldie you sure he don’t have twitter?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:02 pm
When I’m bored I sit here and shoot down the red baron
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:07 pm
Sorry I’m grounded CK said I can’t leave my desk
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:09 pm
Why in the world would Ted Cruz meet with Stephen Collins?! Gross! /s
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:14 pm
Can you believe I got this for a hundred million
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:27 pm
Executive commode, you need some constitution Ted?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:37 pm
So then I sat on the xerox machine and sent it to nepoleon
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 8:51 pm
Embarrassing isn’t it
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 10:09 pm
Have some Kool-aid and I’ll give you a ride on my desk
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 10:23 pm
Bruce to Tom: Mebee you could talk to Donald about a job for me.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 8, 17 @ 10:42 pm
Desk jockeys
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 4:00 am
Wingman tryouts
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 4:01 am
Resting on their laurels
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 4:52 am
Illinois assets
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 5:17 am
Govenor pulls another setup
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 5:20 am
Adrift in a sea of red ink
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 7:10 am
Someone had to tell leather lungs the game’s over
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 7:21 am
Life is a cabaret
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 9, 17 @ 8:28 am