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This is not photoshopped…

And, please, keep it clean. You wouldn’t want to be banned for life, would you? Thanks.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:39 am

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His chances for higher office in the U.S. dashed, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich meets with Speaker of the Indian Parliament about Indian elections!

Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:44 am
After Rod’s failed attempt to sell his Health Care package as a “Mission from God”, Rod tweaked his message, saying it was a “Mission from Ganesh”.

Comment by Central Illinois Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:47 am
I am the eggman, they are the eggmen, I am the walrus,coo coo c’choo

Comment by Beerman Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:47 am
Chicago Theatre group Director (left) announces pretty boy Blago to audition for role in upcoming HMS Pinafore production.

Comment by one of the 35 Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:48 am
The King and…

Well, there is nobody else. It is I, THE KING!

Comment by Fan of the Game Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:51 am
PIT (Perception Intelligence Test)Question 21: There are seven heads in this photograph. Which two are real?

Comment by Shawnee Souix Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:51 am
And I thought the emperor had no clothes!

Comment by Snapewho Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:52 am
Holy Cow!

Comment by schroedk Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:55 am
“I’ll clean up Illinois politics in my next incarnation!”

– SCAM

Comment by so-called "Austin Mayor" Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:56 am
Quote from the lady in the picture, ” Governor take that off, you’re embarassing me”.

Comment by downhereforyears Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:57 am
Looks like the govenor has been in Janet Reno’s closet again.

Comment by Snapewho Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:57 am
“I’m so pretty, oh so pretty, I am pretty and witty and gay; and I pity any legislator who isn’t me today.”

Comment by Midwest GOP Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:58 am
A take off on so-called Austin Mayor’s caption, “I’ll clean up Illinois politics after my next incarceration!”

Comment by Lexingtonian Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:00 am
Does this shirt make my face look fat?

Comment by Anonymoose Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:02 am
The governor trying too hard to blend in with other cultures.

Comment by Levois Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:05 am
With Patti safely quarantined at the State Fair Cow Barn promoting husband’s “work for the people”…Rod and his other gal step out on the town in full costume.

Comment by RightGirl Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:07 am
For all those imprisoned in Springfield’s legislative Waste Land, Rod says, “Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata. Shantih shantih shantih!”

Comment by ZC Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:08 am
You should see the pants, they go so well with the blue suedes…Viva Las India!

Comment by Yikes Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:11 am
- ZC - Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:08 am:

For all those imprisoned in Springfield’s legislative Waste Land, Rod says, “Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata. Shantih shantih shantih!”

August is the cruelest month, breeding
Malice out of the dead legislative process, mixing
Politics with cow dung, stirring
Animosity with State Fair photo ops…

Comment by Fan of the Game Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:13 am
“Why don’t you come with me little girl, on a magic healthcare ride”

Comment by L.S. Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:16 am
Next year’s Sanjaya, it’s– Bollywood ROD!

Comment by HoosierDaddy Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:16 am
I know! I’ll outsource all the legislative positions to India!

Comment by JJ Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:17 am
I always knew I was a Prince!

Comment by Latham Place Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:17 am
This pretty much confirms what I’ve been saying. The ” DRAMA QUEEN “. Where’s the earrings ?

Comment by Lula May Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:25 am
Yeah, baby! YEAH!

Comment by austin powers Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:25 am
“I don’t care how nice your embroidery is, get your hands off me!”

Comment by Seneca Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:28 am
Anyone ever seen the movie, “The Guru?” I think this is a still from one of the party scenes.

Comment by Sarbanharble Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:30 am
Liberace

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:31 am
I found someone willing to be in a picture with me. She’s not happy about it, but she’s in it.

Comment by WooHoo Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:31 am
“How do you like my new Emperor outfit?”, says former governor Blagoofy.

Comment by How's It Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:32 am
“You like me” “you really, really like me”!

Comment by South of I-80 Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:39 am
Despite his new blouse, Illinoisans still agree that the emperor has no clothes.

Comment by 500 or bust Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:40 am
What in the world?

Comment by scoot Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:41 am
Gov. Rod expands his personal healthcare to include drinking practices of past Indian Prime ministers. He dressed to highlight this. So did his companion.

Comment by Pat Collins Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:42 am
It’s BollyRod, starring Roddy Shankar

Comment by With all respect to Bridget Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:49 am
Young lady: “Mr. Governor would you take a picture with me for my campaign flier I will be using for the 08 elections? I live near Midway airport and I will be running to unseat the current state rep from the 22nd district.”
Gov. Rod “I would be delighted to take a picture with you. By the way are you a Democrat?”

Comment by Moody Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:03 am
That can’t be Rod… His hair looks a little messed up

Comment by Lance Stevens Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:07 am
IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich poses with his new “Relevance Coordinator”. This work has been outsourced “out of country.”

Comment by sparky Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:09 am
Wait, don’t take the picture. Pass me the football.

Comment by Collin Hitt Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:09 am
“When you vote against universal health care, you are voting against Ghandi!”

Comment by Southern Illinois iPhone Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:10 am
“Belive me! We are off on a magic carpet ride!”

Comment by Gracie Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:13 am
Rod trying out his new trial attire, he want to give off the illusion of being mystical to the jurors.

Comment by Sari Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:22 am
“I love playing dress up!”

Comment by Gracie Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:23 am
An individual from a culture whose thinking is very different from ours and who has no knowledge of Illinois constitutional law poses with some lady at a department store.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:24 am
The Governor attempts to curry favor with yet another voter.

Comment by Not So Fast Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:29 am
What Governor Blagojevich wears to the clandestine meetings at Walker Bros. Pancake House in Willmette.

Comment by Wanting to fit in...... Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:35 am
now where’s that lamp you were telling me about?

Comment by anonymous Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:35 am
Did the teeth come with that outfit or were they an accessory?

Comment by Bushie Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:39 am
Um,that’s not a lamp you’re rubbing.

Comment by Hey Genie Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:44 am
Give me back my snap-on hair!

Comment by Mr. Potato Head Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:45 am
He smiles because he has no clue what’s going on. Oh wait he knows what’s going he just don’t care!

Comment by Ha ha Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 10:46 am
Get your tickets on Fandango my darling

Comment by Old Elephant Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:21 am
Anon 10:24, if this was a real contest, I think you’d win.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:29 am
Disgruntled, Rod is now pressing to outsource the Democratic Party to India.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:32 am
Paul was wearing this the other night during the Top 10 skit and the guys at Bravo said it was the coming hot fashion for the fall so I just had to get it.

Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:45 am
“It is going to be ok Mrs Rezko, I will issue a pardon if he gets convicted.”
“Oh it is a federal crime? Thats ok, I will pardon him anyway, I can do whatever I want”

Comment by He makes Ryan Look like a Saint Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:47 am
Looks like he got the job as a telemarketer.

Comment by Ernest T. Bass Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:55 am
State fair officials had unveiled the newest exhibit on the midway: The very rare mult-gender, mult-cultural Siamese twin. Among other things they share is the need to ruin the American economies. Viewing of this exhibit is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or any participant of a state of Illinois retirement system.

Comment by Snapewho Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:05 pm
Governor Blagojevich readies for his trip to Rishikesh, India to meet up with the Maharishi to meditate the Feds away.
Governor asked his staff if the Beatles would be there too, he had some songs ideas.

Comment by Timewriter Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:15 pm
Blago.”Don’t you think those earrings would look better with MY outfit”

Comment by Chief Kay Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:22 pm
Patti thought this would be best. I can’t do buttons by myself.

Comment by Fake Bill Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:24 pm
When I got invited to this “INDIAN” event, I thought I was getting the Chief Illinwek outfit to wear” D-O-T not feathers idiot!!!!

Comment by ivoted4judy Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:42 pm
Elvis starts his 2008 tour.

Comment by Marbley Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 12:43 pm
who is this guy and why does he have his arm around me?

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:07 pm
“I believe that all Indian children should be provided with free healthcare and I will call a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to ask them to fund this plan.”

Comment by blogman Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:10 pm
I am now the Prime Minister of Illinois bow down before me. Now bring me your women

Comment by RAI Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:13 pm
What no DOT on the forehead?

The G-Rodess misses another opportunity!

Comment by BIG R.PH. Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:14 pm
I second Rich’s comment regarding Anon 10:24.

Comment by Blaming Rod For Everything And More Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:16 pm
Agreed with Rich on Anon 10:24…

Comment by Just Sayin' Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 1:59 pm
Rod: “Your picture and big smile will get you 711 more motels and convenience stores.” Dolly Lama: “Oh Rod, you have so much testular verility.”

Comment by WARDOG Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:01 pm
this is too much

Comment by Tim Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:15 pm
New opening act for Joe Walsh this Saturday now that Grand Funk Railroad pulled out.

Aside: What were THEY thinking?

Comment by Are You Ready? Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:18 pm
Gov. Rod Blagojevich D-(Jones) poses with close associate and campaign contributor Anita Mahajan at a recent IIFOR (Indicted Indian Friends of Rod)
dinner held at Ali Ata’s North Shore home.

Comment by Not Surprised by Anything Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 2:54 pm
“Whatever you do, don’t give this picture to Rich Miller. Thanks” said Governor Blagojevich at a $500,000 per plate fund-raiser attended by his closest appointees.

Comment by Napoleon has left the building Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 3:38 pm
The doorman at the Bombay Hilton is often told by U.S. tourists that he bears a striking resemblance to a politician in Illinois.

Comment by Spin Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:06 pm
This is how I will get Health Care by outsourcing it to India.

Comment by the ole precinct captain Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:21 pm
I’m so pretty!

Comment by NIEVA Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:34 pm
Damn,

I can’t wait to get outta this outfit and grab me a beer and cowburger over at Wrigley. No, No, I hate cow. I’m a vegetarian. Yea, it’s part of my health agenda.

Comment by irishpirate Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:53 pm
He at least looks sober this time

Comment by FED UP Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 5:55 pm
“Follywood”

Comment by It Makes Cents... Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:03 pm
Blago seals the deal- he has just sold the state of Illinois to India.

Comment by Shallow Pharnyx Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:18 pm
Blagojevich’s psychologist finds a new way to help him deal with his Napoleon complex, always pose with someone shorter than you and wear outfits that allow you to not take yourself to seriously.

Comment by From the Sidelines Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:20 pm
yassir, dats my baby

Comment by Mongo Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:22 pm
Pressuring lawmakers from across the state, IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich announces his plan to build a Kwik-E-Mart in everytown of Illinois with Capital Fund dollars.

Thank you. Come again.

Comment by Lt. Guv Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:25 pm
Gov. Blagovich, posing with a young lady from India, who became the 1 billionth participant in the Governor’s new health care program, ALL.

Comment by Perspective Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 6:36 pm
Meanwhile, in a province of India experiencing budget problems and squabbling between leaders of the ruling Congress Party, the Governor of the Province remakes his image to resemble American-style politics…

Comment by getting too old for this Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 7:18 pm
Pete Best waiting for the Sargent Pepper cover

Comment by anon Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:09 pm
so do they have an extradition treaty with America where you come from, because I can get used to this? I feel like a king!

Comment by ids Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:15 pm
In honor of Elvis’ death 30 years ago, Gov.Rod wears his George Harrison nehru outfit.My sweet lord,hari hari,hari Krishna.

Comment by Eileen Left Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:04 pm
WIth my new health care plan Ms Kumar will be able to have the warts removed from her nose and forehead

Comment by daa Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:33 pm
Now this is idea that should have been vetoed.

Comment by late night anon Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:47 pm
Two people who pass on pork

Comment by RLT54 Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 11:40 pm