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* I try to avoid national politics whenever I can, but this guy put Pritzker in the pic, so which table would you choose? Make sure to explain your answer…

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 2:18 am

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1. Definitely Table 7. “A billionaire, a socialist, and an Ayn Rand acolyte sit down at a lunch table?” I gotta know the punchline to this one.

   Comment by Dysfunction Junction Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 3:18 am

2. JB, sitting at the right hand of Biden, nice touch.

   Seriously though, the criminal justice bill, the four bills signed yesterday, CEJA, Rebuild Illinois, marijuana legalization — sometimes we don’t see the forest for the trees. These are all so significant for the state’s long-term flourishing.

   We all have our issues - most of mine were noted on yesterday’s thread re: Pritzker’s grade to date. One thing that didn’t come up there was DCFS, with which I have many concerns.

   With respect to IDES, it’s not clear how much more he could have done - he couldn’t wave a magic wand and make the COBOL software transform itself, he couldn’t train 500 more IDES staff in a month …

   Comment by dbk Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 4:06 am

3. 2 - I think it would be an open and intelligent conversation.

   Comment by Res Melius Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 5:40 am

4. 6, as I could talk with an astronaut.

   Comment by Jaguar Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 5:46 am

5. Is their ay outdoor seating? No masks mean I won’t be a customer there…just sayin.

   Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 6:19 am

6. 9 Given how dysfunctional they are, I wonder if I could goad them into saying frank things about their supporters….

   Comment by Tallone Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 6:28 am

7. I’ll pick the empty table on the left (social distancing).

   Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 7:25 am

8. AOC and Cruz are Latinos. I’d pick the empty table as well but if forced to choose the astronaut tales from Table 6 would be cool.

   Comment by Independent Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 7:37 am

9. 5 - I doubt there would be much policy shop talk, but it might be a fun conversation.

   Comment by Majority of Me Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 7:40 am

10. Table 7 would be insufferable w Pritzker and Bernie at the same table.

    Comment by ;) Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 7:41 am

11. Empty table. All the better to observe them all… and to social distance.

    Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 7:59 am

12. 5 to hear the Texas BBQ talk.

    7 for the Bernie/Paul verbal slapfight while JB leans back and watches the show

    Comment by Dee Lay Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:02 am

13. 7, I would love making fun of Rand with those two.

    Comment by Excitable Boy Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:12 am

14. Table #7. A rousing back and forth conversation could ensue. JB would get some interesting and conflicting points of view to consider on many subjects that reflect America’s issues–not just yes men or women. He should stay away from table 7, though. There’s some negative ju ju there if he is ever planning to run for president.

    Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:15 am

15. Sorry. I meant table 1 in the third sentence of my comment. More coffee is needed.

    Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:16 am

16. 8.

    That’s the president.

    You guys are kidding right?

    Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:24 am

17. 6 - I imagine the pastor from Ebenezer Baptist can spin a yarn, and who wouldn’t want to pick the brain of an astronaut?

    Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:28 am

18. I wonder if the Governor will ask Bernie in Table 7, “What did you think of that Biss guy back during my primary?”

    Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:48 am

19. Definitely 7. The opportunity to sit back and crack jokes with JB while Rand Paul and Bernie go at it is too priceless to miss.

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 8:58 am

20. Stand in the corner and just wait for the food fight.

    Comment by A Guy Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:02 am

21. Table 2 just so we might finally have infrastructure week in the US

    Comment by uialum Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:06 am

22. To be honest, the W, Crenshaw, Beto table would probably be a fun conversation.

    Comment by Token Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:13 am

23. 8, closer to throw things at 9.

    Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:23 am

24. 8 for the draw of the President, but 2 may be pleasant.

    Comment by Blake Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:30 am

25. Being kind of shy, I’d probably pick the empty table. Of all the people in the picture, the one I’d most like to talk to is George Bush.

    Comment by Dog Lover Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:34 am

26. Table 9 Donald Trump would be nice to meet him no doubt. I think he might be very down to earth with an ordinary person like me.

    Comment by clec dcn Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:34 am

27. I’d circulate the room trying to get each table to argue with the others. “Hey did you hear what table 5 said about table 7?”

    Comment by Bruce( no not him) Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:35 am

28. =8.

    That’s the president.

    You guys are kidding right?=

    Ditto.

    =no Latinos=

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is at table 8.

    Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:36 am

29. I would be interested in sitting at table 4 more than most people, and I have no interest in sitting at table 4.

    Comment by Ok Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:50 am

30. Table 7 with JB and Bernie but only if we can squeeze in Rand Paul’s neighbour as well.

    Comment by Hot Taeks Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:51 am

31. #8 Fun discussions and catching up.
    Got a story from Joe’s childhood. Worked in AOC’s district for a few. Who’s the stiff?

    Comment by walker Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 9:54 am

32. Every table is the nerd table in this school.

    Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:11 am

33. Table 8 [really because I’d like to meet C Dogood.]

    Comment by walker Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:13 am

34. I think I’ll just grab something to go; I’m trying to enjoy lunch.

    Comment by thisjustinagain Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:24 am

35. Sitting with the astronaut at 6 is tempting but watching Bernie and Rand at 7 go at each other would a lot of fun. I’ve got to go with 7.

    Comment by Nobody Sent Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:24 am

36. 7 - for entertainment

    8 - for good conversation. Joe, AOC, and the WV Gov. all appear to be good folks to be around and would actually care to hear about how I am doing.

    Comment by MG85 Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:25 am

37. 7-only because it is located farthest away from the two men at table 9, Sen. Beard at table 4 and both women and the man at table 1

    Comment by DEE Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:25 am

38. 2,6,8,3,5,7,4,1,9 in that order.

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:27 am

39. #CafeteriaSoWhite

    Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:31 am

40. Table 7, would love to sit with Bernie and discuss some of his policies.

    Comment by It's just me . . . Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:34 am

41. 7 for sure.

    Guaranteed to enjoy the best bourbon and the finest food. Added bonus, just ask one question and I’d be able to eat my entire meal without having to say anything.

    Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:42 am

42. Table 2 people seem normal and relatable but table 7 would be fascinatingly entertaining.

    Comment by 1st Ward Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:43 am

43. The empty table.

    Comment by Juvenal Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:45 am

44. Who’s picking up the check for lunch? That’s where you’ll find me.

    Comment by Rudy’s teeth Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:48 am

45. “Got a story from Joe’s childhood.”

    Was thinking of table 8 also. It would be all folksy, like: I’m not going to lie to you. My daddy used to say, Joey, you got to shoot straight from the shoulder. We’re going to beat COVID, as my grandfather used to say, with the grace of God and the goodwill of neighbors.

    Would like to sit at table 7, with someone who has already accomplished some big things. Bernie would be impressed with the “Mercedes Marxist” billionaire venture capitalist progressive.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:50 am

46. Is this a gathering of the City Club of Chicago? Where is Jay Doherty?

    Comment by Rudy’s teeth Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:54 am

47. Table # doesn’t really matter , if I sat down the others would probably get up and leave, eh ?

    Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:57 am

48. 2 for me, good conversation and Pete could definitely challenge Manchin

    Comment by illinifan Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:07 am

49. Definitely table 7

    JB and Bernie will argue who is more progressive and Bernie can give his Billionaire spiel to an actual Billionaire who can’t explain removing toilets or his billions stashed off shore..

    Tell me why is no one sitting next to Governor Cuomo and Gavin Newsom didn’t get an invite

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:34 am

50. While there are so many good convo tables, my left elbow is demanding the open seat at table 7, for obvious reasons. “Now let’s see …Who ordered the Gordie Howe?”

    Comment by Springfieldish Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:49 am

51. I would leave any room that housed Rand Paul and Ted Cruz.

    Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:19 pm

52. My inner high schooler is drawn to table 5 because that’s where the cute boys are…and W.

    Comment by LakeCo Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:22 pm

53. “Uhh… I’m not feeling hungry today.”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 5:00 pm

54. Only 7 women for 24 people at 8 tables. Mmmm. . .

    Comment by Blue Girl in Red County Thursday, Mar 25, 21 @ 12:07 am

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