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* I’ve told you about my friend Rob Werden several times…

Rob is a farmer, sportsman, entrepreneur, former high school agriculture teacher, current director of the Madison County Career and Technical Education System and a very good friend of mine who was born and raised in rural Madison County.

Rob lives near Prairietown, the home of the “World’s Fair.”

As we’ve already discussed, Rob ran for Madison County Regional Superintendent this year to replace retiring incumbent Bob Daiber. You’ll recall that Daiber ran for governor as a Democrat.

I didn’t bother to check on his race for some weird reason, but Rob defeated his Democratic opponent 52-48. Must’ve been those nifty yard signs.

* Or maybe it was because Oscar fully endorsed his ol’ buddy. Here’s a silly pic of the two of them…

…Adding… Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:41 am

Comments

“Rob and Oscar, Looking Towards Our Better Tomorrow”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:44 am
How is it possible he never had a senior job at IDOC?

Warden Warden.

Get it? Forget it.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:47 am
Hey Rich, your Republicanism is showing.

Comment by Truth Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:51 am
This really should be a caption contest.

“Werden & Oscar 2020 - A new day is on the horizon”

Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:53 am
Amazing Pic

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:54 am
“Dawn”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:54 am
Montrose, your wish is my command. This is now a caption contest.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:54 am
“Hey… Is that guy getting towed?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:55 am
“- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:54 am:

Montrose, your wish is my command.”

Excellent. I really need to screen shot this for future reference.

Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:58 am
‘Merica

Comment by Robert Montgomery Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:59 am
“And if you stare at the sun long enough, you’ll see colored spots… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 10:59 am
Werden & Oscar
For God
For Country
For Bacon

Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:01 am
I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do

Comment by peteypablo Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:01 am
Oscar the dog, shown here with friend Rob Werden, today announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago, joining the 41,087 others who’ve done likewise. Oscar predicted that he will do especially well with voters in Chicago’s “collar” counties.

Comment by Christopher Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:01 am
“As a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia, I have often lay awake at night and pondered the existence of Dog.”

Comment by thunderspirit Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:02 am
“Do you smell what I smell?”

Comment by don the legend Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:03 am
Ahh, the smell of a BBQ scented breeze.

Comment by Al Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:04 am
“No, Oscar. We didn’t miss the full eclipse. Just keep watching.”

Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:06 am
Rauner’s meltdown gives off a lovely light, doesn’t it?

Comment by Reality Check Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:07 am
The hungry scan the horizon for any sign of Miller and those sliders he promised.

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:09 am
To infinity and beyond…

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:12 am
Now that Rob and Oscar have re-enacted the famous “Titanic” scene…I’m curious which movie they’ll take on next.

Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:12 am
When criminals in this world appear,
and break the laws that they should fear,
and frighten all who see or hear.
The cry goes out, both far and near,
for Werden and Oscar!

Comment by Name Withheld Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:16 am
Harry Truman once said, “if you want a friend in politics, get a dog.”

So I stole my friend’s dog.

Mike Bost tells this story another way…

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:19 am
I’ll tell ya, - 47th Ward - is on fire today… yikes, you’re way ahead of the curve. Well played.

“I wish I could fly too, Oscar, all the time”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:21 am
Suddenly a whiff of bacon was in the wind.

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:27 am
Why is Miller using gasoline to light that leaf pile on fire?

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:28 am
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At he end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark

Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Tho’ your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:29 am
Illinois’ bright future dawns.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:30 am
Werden Oscar 2020

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:31 am
Nobility. Its inbred.

Comment by Matt Vernau Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:37 am
Look at the subdivision being built

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:39 am
Maybe it could be the cover of a Christmas Album? With a song that starts with the lyrics; Do you see what I see…

I’m still working on it, but I’ll get back to you with more lyrics soon as I process this totally original idea.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:41 am
“What’s so great about Iowa? It looks the same from here”.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:50 am
Werden: “Do you know what that building is over there, Oscar? It’s a Milk Bone factory.”

Oscar: “America, the Land of Opportunity!”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:52 am
Werden: “Oscar, do you think they have room for two more heads on Mount Rushmore?”

Oscar: “Mount Rushmore? I’d be happy if they carved us on a tree!”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:54 am
Werden: “Oscar, try to look Presidential.”

Oscar: “You mean like Rich does when he looks in the mirror?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:55 am
Werden: “Hair gel, Oscar. The key to success.”

Oscar: “I think it’s time for you to put me down now.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 11:58 am
Werden: “Is that Rauner, riding his motorcyle off into the sunset?”

Oscar: “I think it’s just Quinn’s yard man on a Toro.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:01 pm
Werden: “As a former Ag teacher, I think that field of corn looks beautiful.”

Oscar: “I prefer a nice tree farm.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:03 pm
Werden “do you smell that Oscar? The seet smell of victory”

Oscar “of course I smell that, I am a dog. Now put me down, I have to water the grass.”

Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:04 pm
Werden: “Oscar, I think your endorsement pushed me over the top.”

Oscar: “Rob, have you ever heard of Milk Bones?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:07 pm
Werden: “Ah, look at that sunset, doggie….”

Oscar: “Looks like white fur to me. But it always does….”

Comment by Matts Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:20 pm
“To save paradise put up a parking lot”

Comment by PP Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:22 pm
I suspect this lovely photo will find its self being considered as a graphics option for an anti-hate speech campaign from a powerful pro-feline organization.

/ha

Comment by cdog Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:27 pm
We’re going to have to back up further from the dumpster fire of the 1.4% administration.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 12:47 pm
Underdog and Superman team up to fight for truth, justice, and better tasting school lunches.

Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 1:13 pm
Rob and Oscar, fighting back tears while listening atop the hill:
🎼….we’d like to teach, the world to sing, in perfect harmony….🎼

Comment by Matts Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 1:58 pm
Woo Hoo! We’re on top of the world!

Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 2:01 pm
And a cap(fax) of the mornin’ to ya!

Comment by dbk Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 2:21 pm
And to think I asked for Beyoncé’s endorsement first.

Comment by 37B Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 2:47 pm
Why yes, there is a hog farm down there…why do you ask?

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 3:06 pm
“Rob and Oscar-for the Children”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 3:11 pm
And the rockets’ red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave

Comment by Kat Woman Wednesday, Nov 14, 18 @ 3:17 pm
“I’ve chased the shouting wind along…”

Comment by cc Thursday, Nov 15, 18 @ 12:31 am