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* Douglas County resident Isaac Partenheimer posted this photo on his Facebook page last night. He wrote that he was “Sitting next to this crooked son of a [redacted] at alexanders in Springfield”…
* And then…
Frankly, I’m surprised this doesn’t happen more often. And if you click here and read through the comments, you’ll see why.
* “It was not the most coherent message,” Madigan’s spokesman Steve Brown said of the sleeveless man this morning. As you can see from the second pic, Brown was with Madigan at the restaurant.
Brown said the guy said something like “I never voted for you and I probably never will,” and then said something about how people should “work together.” And after saying that several times, he left. It lasted about 30 seconds, according to Brown. The governor’s name wasn’t mentioned, Brown said, and alcohol may have been involved.
Several years ago, I was walking with Madigan at the Statehouse trying to get him to tell me something when he was accosted by a very angry man. Madigan remained cool and calm and the man said his piece and eventually walked away. It kinda spooked me, but Madigan went on chatting after the dude departed.
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Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:03 am
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Oh he didn’t get in the guy’s face, antagonize him, and call him a “tough guy,” as Chris Christie is known to do? Say what you will about Madigan, he’s very controlled and measured (unlike some people).
Comment by Anon E. Moose Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:10 am
While I do not think it is appropriate, Madigan has chosen a life working for the public, and that also means being confronted by the public.
Comment by LibrarianRyan Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:10 am
That’s what Bruce needs to look heavier…horizontal stripes.
Comment by City Zen Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:11 am
I am sure that Mr. Madigan has had many of these encounters over the years. By staying calm and allowing the person to vent, he is defusing the situation.
Comment by Huh? Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:11 am
You mean Mr. Madigan actually went somewhere else than Saputo’s last night? I am in shock.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:12 am
Dining out sleeveless? Hard to believe a sophisticated gent like that could be so stereotypically a meathead.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:14 am
The poor women that have to put up with these mouthbreathers at home. The one sipping her drink looks like she’s having a great time.
Comment by Three-Finger Brown Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:15 am
The guy said that he has never voted for Madigan. I would assume that this guy doesn’t live in Madigan’s District so he couldn’t vote for him if he wanted to. I wouldn’t be surprised if the guy doesn’t even realize this. I never cease to be amazed when talking to folks how uninformed they are when it comes to our public officials.
Comment by The Dude Abides Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:17 am
I’ll be darn, didn’t know you could get into Alexander’s with a sleeveless t-shirt.
Comment by Magic Dragon Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:17 am
==You mean Mr. Madigan actually went somewhere else than Saputo’s last night? I am in shock.==
He goes to Alexanders a lot as well. It’s pretty well known that those are two places he often goes often. They both have a pretty regular crowd, who are used to seeing him and give a respectful distance. During weeks like this, though, there are more out of towners than usual.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:19 am
Why does images of this guy come up when I think of a republican?
Comment by Real Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:20 am
==Dining out sleeveless?==
During Fair week, that’s “formal attire”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:20 am
That shirt has to be at least 30 years old.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:21 am
The Speaker should be commended for shunning a security presence (let’s face it, nobody would get this close to the governor without ending up examining the texture of the ceiling tiles), and for being willing to listen to this guy’s rant. It would interesting to learn more details of what was said.
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:22 am
That is just wrong. Altho I will give guy credit for recognizing Madigan.
Comment by DuPage Saint Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:22 am
I’ve seen Madigan in public in Chicago several times and wondered at the apparent lack of security around him. If they were present, they were out of sight.
Comment by Michael Westen Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:22 am
This is what I picture Rauner’s and Trump’s base to look and act like.
Comment by Politix Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:23 am
“Well Mark chewed his ass and I said a few words to him myself he deserves it.” A regular Algonquin Roundtable at Alexanders, that must have been.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:25 am
Does Madigan cook is own steaks?
Comment by CLJ Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:25 am
He should have a security detail.
Comment by wondering Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:26 am
==Does Madigan cook is own steaks?==
He has Lou Lang do it
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:27 am
Maybe the guy was asking Madigan why he needs to make a campaign donation to get his property taxes reduced?
Comment by Princess Lisa Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:27 am
Madigan knows it takes 2 to fight. Staying calm is the best thing to do.
Shame Madigan had to endure it. You can respectfully disagree with someone and still make your point. And there is also a time and place to express your grievances. It wasn’t a public appearance per se, just MJM having dinner like anyone.
Comment by RNUG Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:27 am
The guy’s a Packers fan according to his Facebook page. That explains a lot.
Clearly, he’s geographically confused. . .thinks he’s had the chance to vote for Madigan in Douglas County. . . a Packers fan from Douglas County. . . get a map.
Comment by Lt Guv Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:29 am
If I wanted to cook my own steak and get yelled at by shirtless drunken rednecks I’d have a neighborhood cookout. Why go out and pay for that experience? #217Problems
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:30 am
Stay classy Springfield… perfect example of the under educated mopes of Rauner’s “enlightened” base.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:32 am
Madigan seems to be hanging on every word. I wouldn’t be surprised if he enjoys stuff like this as long as it’s not seriously threatening. I’m sure he had a good laugh after the guy walked off.
Comment by TopHatMonocle Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:32 am
Looks like he just wanted the right to work. I bet he didn’t switch plates between his raw and cooked steak.
Comment by Glengarry Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:33 am
BREAKING NEWS: man in picture hired as Rauner administration’s new House liaison. #BTIA
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:34 am
I’m guessing the individual didn’t even really know any specifics regarding why they were angry at Madigan.
And I welcome everyone, even people I disagree with, to spend as much as possible in as many dining establishments in Springfield as possible where they should be able to eat in peace.
Comment by AC Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:34 am
I think the record is pretty clear Madigan does not care. He does not care about guy, this state, and certainly not our future.
Unless you somehow could threaten his power today, he does not care. I think he could make more money other ways, and his legacy at this point will burn in infamy because tax and spend is not sustainable. It is a known historical and economical fact. All he is playing for is to be the most powerful man in IL. And he will always be known as the Most powerful Man in IL history not named Lincoln.
Comment by the Patriot Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:35 am
Rauner’s new body guy.
Comment by Lt Guv Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:35 am
Problem is — and this is the issue with Trump supporters, too — is that they have no idea why they’re saying what they’re saying. They just like hearing it on Fox — and then repeating it. Loudly.
Same people who put bumper stickers on their cars. By a car with a bumper sticker? Steer clear.
Comment by Mr. K. Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:35 am
I’m not sure if there’s anything that can rattle Madigan. And while I think a change in leadership is well past due for the House, I’ve always been fascinated by Madigan’s political savviness. He should be used as a case study in political science courses.
Comment by Anon Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:36 am
Haven’t been to Alexanders for a while but the dress code has definitely been relaxed for lack of a better term. Unlike the State Police security entourage that is always with Rauner, Madigan has his spokesman. Who’s more accessible?
Comment by Tough Guy Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:39 am
Really, we have to make fun of the guy’s shirt?
The Speaker’s reputation as a cool customer is obviously well deserved, and frankly a lot of politicians could take a lesson from him on how to deal with this kind of situation.
Comment by Century Club Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:39 am
Thanks to Mr. Partenheimer and monoymous “Mark” for demonstrating the sickness that has infected the heart of our political age. a simple disagreement is now a personal affront. anyone who agrees with you must be a “crooked sob.”
Hey geniuses, do you want more (and presumably better) people to want to serve in public office? Then have a little class and let people eat their dinner in peace.
Comment by One hand //ing Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:42 am
It’s rare you see a picture from someone who doesn’t like the person, so I think this is hilarious. Sounds like a couple of buddies who egged each other on to go up to him and they had enough liquid courage to do it. You know these 2 geniuses will be telling some whopper stories as the years go by.
When Rauner decides to go on local handshaking tours, a trooper comes in first and checks the bar/restaurant out and radios back what the scene is. They tell the wait staff that they may have a special visitor and need to be on their “A game”. (I’ve seen this happen myself) Ol Bruce has caught more than an earful on some of his common man tours. I think he catches people off guard by going up to their table, so the haters don’t have time or maybe don’t want to get a picture.
Comment by nobruce Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:45 am
I’m with you, AC. And some people think this is brave. I think it’s rude to disturb someone having their meal. I wouldn’t do that to Rauner either. There is a time and a place for everything.
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:45 am
Kind of speaks volumes of where we are at as a political society when both “sides” are complementary of the way “their guy” conducted themselves in this exchange.
No wonder the 2 parties can’t get anything done together.
Comment by Henry Francis Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:50 am
Classless s.o.b. i don’t care for MJM’s tenure,but somebody there may have gotten a 72 year old a.. whippen.
Comment by blue dog dem Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:50 am
Probably a life long Union guy that found out his company is moving to another state because of the lack of reforms in Illinois. He’s tired of hearing about how Madigan fights for the little guy and has now found out the truth that Madigan is all about power and to hell with everyone that is not a Madigoon.
Comment by Arock Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:51 am
Posted with pride on Facebook?
If you think that speaks to testicular virility, you’d be right, but not in the good way.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:52 am
===Probably a life long Union guy…===
… who is clueless that Rauner wants to lower his wage and end his collective bargaining.
This ridiculous speculating is quite fun, lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:53 am
Checked out this guy’s Facebook and it was interesting to say the least. A little surprised Deliverance wasn’t listed in his favorite movies.
Comment by Tough Guy Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:55 am
I worry for the safety of all elected officials.
If you don’t, you many need to rethink… I’ll leave it there.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:55 am
As a downstate person, I would like to point out that this is why we are never taken serious and why businesses prefer not to location in our region.
Comment by Sigh Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:56 am
A Douglas County resident cannot vote for a State Rep in Chicago. He can only vote in his own district.
I somehow doubt that guy is moving to the Southwest side of Chicago to vote Speaker Madigan out of office.
Comment by anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:58 am
Sorry for the typos in the above post… should read: prefer not to locate in our region.
Comment by Sigh Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:59 am
I bet Mark cooked his own steak.
Comment by Grand Avenue Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 10:59 am
I can’t believe I’m typing this, but this was not the right place or time to engage in that type of behavior, no matter who it may be, a politician, movie star, musician, pro athlete. Public people have a right to a quiet meal, to get out, grocery shop, or other daily activities. My sympathies to Mr. Madigan.
This was plain rude.
There are plenty of other more legitimate forums where he can be yelled out.
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:00 am
Arock,
And Rauner has the best interest of these guys at heart. Right………
Comment by Ole' Nelson Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:01 am
Madigan knows ‘people’. Most of those - like this guy - mostly want to vent, then brag about how they ripped him (Madigan) a new one. Which is a Facebook centerpiece, ‘I’ and ‘Me’..’Look at me, look what I did”. Madigan knows one day someone may do more than verbally vent, and he’s accepted that all along. Hope it doesn’t happen, but he knows the game and he knows risks/rewards. This guy is hammered by many commenters, but everybody at one time or other wishes they had enough guts (or alcohaol) to really blast some pol to his/her face. Cmon admit it. 😊
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:02 am
Is the sleeveless gent a recent IPI hire?
Comment by Robert the Bruce Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:04 am
Me too, Oswego Willy.
I sometimes read very violent comments concerning our elected officials, especially in the Illinois Policy Institute Facebook site but other places too. I hope the Illinois State Police follows up on all of them. I would prefer to not live in a society where policy is determined by who can kill their rivals most efficiently.
Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:06 am
As a downstate person, I would like to point out that this is why we are never taken serious and why businesses prefer not to location in our region.
This is the single dumbest thing I have ever read on this site. Thank you for this, I’ll remember it fondly.
Comment by DownstateKid Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:09 am
No scenario exists where any private citizen should be approached in a aggressive manner at a restaurant by a stranger.
Comment by DeseDemDose Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:10 am
I usually hate this kind of thing, but this could happen to Madigan 100 times a day and it wouldn’t be enough for the damage he is responsible for inflicting on the state of Illinois for the past 35 years.
Historians will look at this period down the road and wonder why on earth people of good conscious let his racket go on for so long without ever stopping it.
Comment by Anon Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:11 am
===little surprised Deliverance wasn’t listed in his favorite movies.===
He might have filed Deliverance under “documentaries.”
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:11 am
==Is the sleeveless gent a recent IPI hire?== The IPI base.
Comment by tobor Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:13 am
And to the people running this guy down because he is wearing a sleeveless shirt and hat, why don’t you turn your nose a bit higher.
It’s harvesting time in little old, stupid, unserious downstate Illinois. Maybe he kept his bespoke suit at home because he would rather not dirty it by cooking his own steak.
I’ve met many a farmer throughout Illinois that dress exactly like that and they have more money than you would believe. Criticize people’s actions, but leave the Jr. high bullying to yourself.
Comment by DownstateKid Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:14 am
Now Louis, that didn’t hurt did it.
Madigan has learned to handle these situations. Given our current political climate, elected officials need to learn his and other techniques in dealing with angry people.
Comment by Norseman Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:17 am
===Anon “I usually hate this kind of thing, but this could happen to Madigan 100 times a day and it wouldn’t be enough for the damage he is responsible for inflicting on the state of Illinois for the past 35 years.”===
Such a principled stance. You’re against this, but this guy realllllllly deserves it.
Comment by illini97 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:22 am
===It’s harvesting time===
Except for hay, what’s being harvested in central Illinois right now?
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:23 am
– I usually hate this kind of thing…–
LOL, how noble of you to make an exception to your deeply held principle,
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:28 am
Rich,
Here you go: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates/IL/Chicago
Turkey processing and pumpkins ramping up. Libby’s will be running full-steam ahead. Sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelon and smaller types of pumpkins are going right now.
Depending on the field, corn will be harvested now and over the next month. Equipment needs to be prepped, logistics worked out, etc. etc.
Comment by DownstateKid Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:28 am
recommended reading - strangers in their own land: anger and mourning on the american right by arlie hochschild (2016)
Comment by go sox Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:32 am
DownstateKid, that’s a very small aspect of Illinois farming. And not much of that in Douglas County.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:34 am
===I’ve met many a farmer throughout Illinois that dress exactly like that and they have more money than you would believe===
Money, sure. But still no class. The sleeveless shirt, by itself, is not worth commenting on. That the meathead in the sleeveless shirt decided that this was a fine time to express his unvarnished opinion of the Speaker of the Illinois House confirms the stereotype.
Put it another way, if he was wearing a decent shirt, he’d still be a jerk. But since he thought it was a good idea to interrupt someone’s dinner to spout poorly articulated political nonsense, AND he was dressed like a redneck, well, I’m sorry, but that’s too much.
My momma once told me, stupid is as stupid does.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:36 am
Donwstate Kid- Are you really a downstate kid, or do you just play one on this site? As Rich pointed out, unless he was bucking bales, the combines ain’t rolling down here now. Wheat was done a while back. Unless he has a vegetable/fruit business and was harvesting for market (might be considering he lives in Douglas County- makes more money than corn and beans), harvest is a ways off. He only wanted an alcohol-fueled adrenaline rush. As one of his buddies pointed out on FB, he might get a visit from the ISP. Maybe that will make him reconsider how to have a thoughtful discussion in the future.
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:36 am
DSK, a tear came to my eye. I haven’t heard such a sincere, heartfelt elegy for the American farmer since Oliver Douglas on “Green Acres.”
How it relates to drunken jamoke behavior in a restaurant, I dont know.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:41 am
corn is not being harvested now. neither are beans. And my uncle farms but he isn’t going into a nice restaurant in a sleeveless shirt
Comment by L.A. Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:44 am
DK- Good grief… unless it was a field of sweet corn, regular field corn is no where near ready for harvest. Instead of the Farmers Almanac, I’d suggest you subscribe to NASS https://tinyurl.com/yd9673ho .
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:46 am
I said to critique his behavior, not his outfit.
Anon221, Nowhere near ready? We are at worst 6 weeks away. Post Labor day it gets kicked into high gear.
85% of the world’s pumpkin is canned in Morton Il. The entire region is populated with fields. Some of the largest turkey farms in the country are in central IL.
I don’t know what the man does, but I’m not gonna run him down because he isn’t dressed professional.
Comment by DownstateKid Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:54 am
In addition, if he was a farmer in the middle of harvest, would he be driving 1.5 hours one way to go to dinner in Springfield? I don’t know what farmers do during harvest in your part of downstate, but from where I come from, that certainly isn’t something that a farmer would do during harvest.
Comment by GV Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:54 am
Corn. Did somebody say ‘corn’. They were congratulating one another on that latest legislative action. Bi- partisan I might add.
Comment by blue dog dem Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:00 pm
===but I’m not gonna run him down because he isn’t dressed professional.===
No one else is either. We’re running him down because of his inappropriate behavior. And because he went on to brag about this on FB, it’s fair game to comment on his appearance. He’s the one who posted the photo, not us.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:00 pm
DK- And I drive by those pumpkin fields every work day. Hate to break it to you, but they are still green. Here’s a good newsletter from the U of I Extension if you want to keep up with specialty crop conditions… even pumpkins for processing in S IL aren’t ready yet. If Morton is processing right now, they are using other states’ pumpkins and trucking them in.
https://ipm.illinois.edu/ifvn/contents.php#reports
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:01 pm
=== Does Madigan cook is own steaks? ===
I hear he goes for the salad bar.
To the post, I’ve seen both Madigan and Rauner in public. I have my strong feelings on the both of them, but I did not feel the need to disturb either of them, as they were both on their own personal time and not engaged in state functions.
On a side note, I am extremely concerned about the state of our country, and the vitriolic temperament involved in our public discourse. I am Facebook friends with a former high school classmate of mine. He is a huge Trump supporter and makes degrading statements and personal attacks about “liberals” whenever he gets the chance. When we were in high school together, I really liked this guy and I would probably buy him a beer if I saw him out. We grew up in the same neighborhood, played football together, and have so many other things in common. When it comes to how we engage in political discourse, however, we couldn’t be any more different All I can think about is how could this have happened?
With all of our similarities I imagine that we generally value the same things: good schools for children to attend, a place to work and make enough money to support ourselves and our families, and generally have a safe and enjoyable place to live. Of course we may disagree on how we get there, but what’s important is that we both want the same things. I think that is what is lost on many people in society today. We aren’t against you - we are in it together to achieve the same thing. The sooner people realize this, the sooner we can take a big step forward into fixing the problems we have as a state and a country.
Comment by Too Much to Handle Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:02 pm
- “I never voted for you and I probably never will,” -
Lots of folks are going to be disappointed when they look at their ballot and realize Mike Madigan isn’t on it.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:02 pm
Met MJM for lunch at two local places. He asked for a corner table and sat with his back to the wall. All the security he feels he needs, I guess.
Comment by walker Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:05 pm
I bet Rauner looked at this video and thought, “Wow, I need to try that sleeveless look at my next public appearance…”
Comment by IllinoisBoi Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:10 pm
tl;dr- “I saw an old man with whom I disagree eating at a restaurant — so I went over and yelled at him. I am obviously a hero.”
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:16 pm
I think he is wearing denim jeans shorts with that sleeveless shirt. It really brings the whole outfit together. I think it’s called a Trump Tuxedo.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:20 pm
DK- “Some of the largest turkey farms in the country are in central IL.”
Yes, and most are processed out of state. We have Central Illinois Poultry Processing and Petersburg Poultry Processing that will do custom processing, but you need to schedule way in advance because the turkeys cost more to process and can’t be run at the same time as chickens. Yordy’s in Morton does their own processing under the USDA, but I don’t think they do birds other than their own. Those trucks for of turkeys you see on I-74 heading west are usually headed for a plant in Iowa.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:22 pm
Anonymous @12:22 pm was me.
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:23 pm
A handful of the commenters in fb are asking ‘who is that’, to be told it is Madagin. Weird to hate a public enough person that you don’t know his face..
The fair is on, not everybody dresses their best for the heat. That said, jorts are never the right choice.
Comment by Shark Sandwich Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:30 pm
Maybe when he got back to Douglass County the road in front of his house was undergoing a little maintenance.
Comment by don the legend Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:33 pm
Politicians should definitely be interrupted while dining out.
Citizens should definitely take a minute to form a decent criticism before doing so.
Comment by crazybleedingheart Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:36 pm
===That said, jorts are never the right choice.===
Lol. I was going to leave the jorts out of it, but since you mentioned it, the jorts mark him as a Cardinals fan.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:40 pm
===Lots of folks are going to be disappointed when they look at their ballot and realize Mike Madigan isn’t on it. ===
Maybe, but Lisa will be.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:46 pm
Rude guy. No excuse for that kind of behavior. Remaining calm is hard, but never forget who behaves at you that way.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:55 pm
The mayor of Pontiac is a big fan of Mr. Jorts.
Comment by Highland IL Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:57 pm
Anon 12:20, a seed company hat, sleeveless tee, and jean shorts are known around here as a “Redneck 3-Piece.”
Leave the Speaker alone, or Rauner or anyone else, while they’re having a meal unless it’s a quick “Hello, nice to see you,”
If you have a beef, write them a letter. Show a little class. Above all else, keep your encounters off Facebook unless they’re warm handshakes.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:58 pm
He was confused with the “right to bare arms”. Ridiculous behavior, which he is apparently proud of by posting on Facebook.
Comment by Columbo Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 12:59 pm
Although the exchange wasn’t captured I heard on good authority that Madigan was also heard laughing and telling this gentleman of his plans to dispatch Scott Drury from the House.
Comment by Pundent Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:07 pm
I spend a lot of time in Douglas Co. No doubt these two were heroes at the local coffee shop this morning.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:21 pm
== I heard on good authority that Madigan was also heard laughing and telling this gentleman of his plans to dispatch Scott Drury from the House. ==
That’s funny right there, but I digress. Definitely a Cardinals fan.
Comment by Downstate43 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:42 pm
OW - at least use the whole quote. In most cases even a Union job that takes concessions is better than being unemployed with no prospects now or in the future with the way this State has been run in the past and continues down that crooked path.
Comment by Arock Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:42 pm
Ole’ Nelson - Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 11:01 am:
Arock,
And Rauner has the best interest of these guys at heart. Right………
Well the facts speak for themselves that the Madigoons don’t. Debt, under funding education, and keeping a bad business climate to name a few.
Comment by Arock Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:45 pm
“And to the people running this guy down because he is wearing a sleeveless shirt and hat, why don’t you turn your nose a bit higher.”
Oh please. The guy wanted to create a public spectacle and he got his wish. He got all puffed up like some exotic bird and acted like a classless lout in a crowded restaurant. Let’s not act like he was at the ol’ seed exchange minding his own business.
Comment by Three-Finger Brown Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:50 pm
Woodrow Call knew how to best handle rude behavior.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLAY15lB4I4
Comment by Leave a Light on George Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:54 pm
- Arock -
Whatever the percentage you think union members are overpaid, I expect you to take that same cut.
We should all suffer, including you, lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 1:57 pm
I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer, it helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey’s too rough, Champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I like beer…
Comment by Blago's Hare Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 3:20 pm
Low class. Nuff said.
Comment by *...* Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 3:45 pm
When I worked in Springfield a few years back, I was leaving the capitol very late at night when I realized the Speaker was walking out right behind me. No security or anything
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 4:11 pm
Madigan probably needs a body guard or police protection in public spaces. He’s vulnerable.
Comment by Mr B. Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 4:12 pm
Classic “More Money than Taste.” I’m guessing we’re not going to see him in the Forbes 500 anytime soon. DSK, I’ll gladly stick my nose up in the air if I don’t have to smell that sleeveless wonder walking down Michigan Avenue.
Comment by 312 Friday, Aug 18, 17 @ 4:18 pm