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Consul General met with Hon. Governor Bruce Rauner at the Illinois Bicentennial Kick off Event held on December 3rd 2017. pic.twitter.com/Ed5IEVBFkL

— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) December 19, 2017

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:23 am

Comments

I was not aware that Rauner earned all those boy scout badges

Comment by MOON Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:25 am
Consul General Amused by IL Governors costume. Is this how elected officials dress in IL?

Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:26 am
I have more costumes than Jethro Bodine.

Comment by Al Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:28 am
“They gave Mr. Rauner an address where he could shower, get a warm meal, and asked if he had family he’d like to call and tell them he’s ok… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:29 am
Now, it’s up to you whether or not you want to just do the bare minimum. Well, like Bruce, for example, has 37 pieces of flair.People can get a cheeseburger anywhere, ok? They come to Illinois for the atmosphere and the attitude. That’s what the flair’s about. It’s about fun.

Comment by Seats Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:31 am
Oh…India. Got a little mixed up.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:31 am
Come on Bruce. You have the height for it–I want to see your Lincoln impersonation.

Comment by Cheryl44 Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:33 am
“Did I ever tell you about my grandpa who immigrated from India? Rode over on a Harley, an’ everything.”

Comment by Linus Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:36 am
At this point is there any option but to make Rauner’s Hall of Governors portrait one in which he is sporting one of his ridiculous costumes?

Comment by Concerned Dem Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:38 am
Mom, I already have the Carhartt and Biker Rauner action figures. Can I please have an India Rauner for Christmas? You know, the one that says “I’m not in charge” when you pull the string.

Comment by Earnest Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:38 am
If he’s “not in charge” of his wardrobe/costumes, who is?

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:39 am
The man is a walking international incident.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:40 am
It is clear the governor has completely checked out.

Comment by ira Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:43 am
Hmmmmm… what costume do I wear to a Bi-Centennial? Bi-centennial sounds like by-cycle… Which sounds like motor-cycle… Okie dokie! Motorcycle Bruce it is!

Comment by LilLebowskiUrbanAchiever Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:44 am
Consul General (left) met with Hon. Governor Bruce Rauner at the Illinois Bicentennial Kick off Event held on December 3rd 2017.

Comment by Dave Dahl Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:45 am
The next Bollywood Biker Boy

http://tinyurl.com/y955wzd7

Comment by Henry Francis Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:48 am
I
see what you did there…

- Dave Dahl - Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:45 am:

Consul General (left) met with Hon. Governor Bruce Rauner at the Illinois Bicentennial Kick off Event held on December 3rd 2017.

Comment by Don Gerard Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:49 am
“Exactly. Not only do I incessantly portray Illinois in a negative light, I like to make a bad impressions on foreign dignitaries like yourself. This is what we call in America, ‘putting your best foot forward’.”

Comment by Hyperbolic Chamber Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:56 am
With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his friend…

(cue Odd Couple theme song)

Comment by Jocko Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:56 am
Nothing honors the history of Illinois and the legacy of Lincoln, Addams, Lovejoy, et al. like showing up in your Halloween costume for the Bicentennial kickoff.

Comment by Thomas Paine Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:56 am
YMCA……YMCA

Comment by Pieroge tirebiter Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:57 am
“What’s he thinking?”

Comment by Lt Guv Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 11:59 am
Hi, Its Barbie dress up day again and here comes “Biker Ken”.

Comment by DeseDemDose Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:00 pm
“As you can see, I, too, am wearing the traditional attire of the highest officer in our state’s government.”

Comment by Hyperbolic Chamber Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:00 pm
“Consul General met with H̶o̶n̶.̶ Governor Bruce Rauner”

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:01 pm
I’m Bruce and I’ll be your server here at tgifridays. Can I get you the endless apps platter?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:03 pm
“Can you tell me where the Sons of Anarchy fan club meeting will be held?”

Comment by Soothsayer Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:05 pm
“Act like a grown man and a grown adult.” — Susana Mendoza

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:09 pm
Governor Rauner expressin’ himself with more than the minimum amount of flair.

Comment by Law Dawg Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:13 pm
…makes you wonder what this guy would wear to a special event. Oh, wait…

Comment by Stumpy's bunker Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:17 pm
I’m convinced now. He’s a Macho Man.

Comment by Keyrock Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:17 pm
“I have a Hero motorcycle in Montana…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:18 pm
==“As you can see, I, too, am wearing the traditional attire of the highest officer in our state’s government.”===

Yep. He has a patch on the vest to prove it- Governor. {sigh} Does the employee handbook for the Governor’s office have a dress code section?

Comment by Sigh Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:25 pm
He gone…..

Comment by Flynn's Mom Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:31 pm
Welcome to fridays, table or booth?

Comment by Langhorne Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:33 pm
Marlin Brando (”The Wild One”) meets Mr. Greenjeans.

Comment by Stumpy's bunker Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:35 pm
Overall the kids were impressed with the chaperones for the school trip but wondered why Brad’s dad decided to wear his biker vest.

Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:36 pm
“What Not to Wear - Illinois Governor Edition”

Comment by SportShoz Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:38 pm
The actual Governor suit was outsourced but not yet delivered, due to a snag in the virtulization coding. Another million will fix it.

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:39 pm
“This picture… it was a Wednesday”

“How do you know?”

“Wednesdays are phony biker day”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:42 pm
The problem with electing a Governor who views the job as a retirement hobby.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:50 pm
How can he expect to be taken seriously when dressing in this manner? If he had a top hat he’d make a good Dippy Bird.

Comment by NobodysAccountable Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:51 pm
I remember when an omnipresent purple tie seemed goofy for a governor.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 12:55 pm
Consul General of India parcipated in a silent auction to assist social service agencies in Illinois. She placed the winning bid on a themed costume party with the Governor of Illinois.

Comment by Olivia Pope Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:02 pm
What’s with all the collars, Bannon?

Comment by S. Grobnik Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:03 pm
While wearing his biker costume to such an event is ridiculous, what stands out most to me: why is he touching her (arm on his shoulder)?

Do not find that all appropriate, and certainly not for someone of her rank. Seriously doubt that would be the approach to a male consul general. It’s dominance/superiority move disguised as a phony friendship pose - unless these two are dear old friends.

Comment by Moe Berg Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:04 pm
sorry: meant his hand is on her shoulder

Comment by Moe Berg Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:06 pm
Two words as a citizen of Illinois….how embarrassing.

Comment by Passive Agressive Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:08 pm
Bruce: “Well, the words General Counsel and motorcycle kinda sound the same. My bad…”

Comment by Wading in... Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:11 pm
Dot and Feather.

Comment by Wading Out Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:11 pm
In America, we supersize dorks.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:17 pm
Nothing says “mutual respect”, like wearing a gawdy, excessively festooned leather vest when meeting Hindu Consulate.

Comment by Al Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:19 pm
Consul General - A consul general is an official who heads a consulate general and is a consul of the highest rank serving at a particular location. (Source: Wikipedia)

Illinois Governor - An Illinois Governor is someone who isn’t in charge unless Madigan retires and there is only one branch of government. (Source: Governor Rauner)

Comment by AC Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:22 pm
“I don’t get you. I don’t get your act at all — and I don’t think you do either. I don’t think you know what you’re trying to do or how to go about it. I think you’re stupid. Real stupid and real lucky.”
–Sheriff Singer “The Wild One” (1953)

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:27 pm
MrJM FTW (exclamation point)

Comment by Moe Berg Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:43 pm
“Why yes, my vest that is touching you is made from cow leather…why do you ask?” And that kids is why India launched a preemptive nuclear strike against the U.S. in early 2018.

Comment by Swift Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 1:58 pm
We have a former governor, who dresses like a lawyer, a former governor who looks like a talk show host, two former governors wearing orange jump suits, and a former governor who dresses like he slept in his suit to save money on pajamas. Any of those guys would look classier than Bruce Rauner.

You want to be in charge Bruce?
Then dress like the Skipper, not like Gilligan.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:00 pm
“Hop on the back and I’ll give you a ride home to Indiana. Wait… what?”

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:02 pm
The face of tolerance.

Comment by tmfbitu Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:04 pm
Consul General: “I’ll never get reimbursed for this trip. Who will believe I ever met with the Governor of Illinois?”

Comment by don the legend Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:20 pm
Official representative of India meets unofficial representative of Indiana.

Comment by AC Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:41 pm
If you want to know what the Kars for Kids kids will look like when they’re old and not in charge, just look at the guy on the right.

Comment by Tommydanger Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:50 pm
https://www.halloweencostumes.com/the-village-people-biker-costume.html

Comment by Gettysburgaddress Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:53 pm
Evidence that ‘the first 30 seconds makes a lasting image’ idea is real.

Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 2:59 pm
“A young Peter Fonda plays me in the movie. . . . .right?”

Comment by Truthseeker Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 3:36 pm
No way is this guy in charge.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 3:42 pm
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRcJXGKW0AEk9Tz.jpg

Comment by atbat Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 3:45 pm
Jeanne Ives dresses like a professional. Not a joker. Run Jeanne. Run.

Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:12 pm
I tried growing the mustache, too, but it didn’t go well with my other costumes.

Comment by Keyrock Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:14 pm
BVR: “Why, no, I’m the Governor of Illinois, not.a cashier at Walmart. Why would you think that?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:26 pm
The Consul General was mortified to learn that the man she gave her ticket to was not, in fact, the valet parking attendant.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:40 pm
“I had a General Counsel once… he was escorted from the building.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:42 pm
“It’s not everyday you get your picture taken with someone of such high stature. Think about it, I took a picture with the worst Republican governor in America. That’s huge”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:45 pm
When Slip and Sue is unavailable to attend…

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:46 pm
“We have to tweet it. Who’s gonna believe he actually DOES dress like this?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:47 pm
“Gov. Rauner? He much phonier in person”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:53 pm
“No, the governor came out of a make-shift phone booth and looked like that… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 4:58 pm
“No. The Governor said his job is ceremonial. He’s not in charge of anything.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 5:11 pm
Our powerless governor is such an embarrassment.

Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 5:33 pm
Too many of these made me LOL at work, thanks a lot. Having seen him in his ‘Chi-Rish’ get up on St. Pat’s Day (didn’t need to take a picture, the image is burned onto my Brian) I’d like to know what has has more of… costumes, or excuses why he can’t run this state?

Comment by 312 Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 5:58 pm
He seems happiest when he’s in costume and unhappiest when he’s trying to govern. Maybe he should resign and get into community theater.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 7:13 pm
“Yeah, those Indian motorsickles you people used to build were okay, but real one-percenters ride Harleys.”

Comment by 47 Chief Tuesday, Dec 19, 17 @ 7:47 pm
Today I’m outsourcing the comptroller to India, real reform

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 3:09 am
Leader madigans stand end

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 3:13 am
My computer specialist, oh snap

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 3:20 am
Dianna is keeping the seat warm, I’m in charge

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 3:42 am
Grand opening of the hall of Rauner accomplishments

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 3:44 am
india stands with us against madigan

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 4:00 am
i sign my reforms into law with India ink

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 4:05 am
consulting the financial guru

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 4:10 am
Trump saves Illinois, India’s newest ambassador

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 4:23 am
My immigrant grandmother

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 4:29 am
general cousul meets general mayhem in full regalia

Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 7:02 am
Total faux pas: BVR used his state fair just-hopped-off-the-combine face with his lone-wolf-biker power-vest.

Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Dec 20, 17 @ 7:33 am