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posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:10 am
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The Illinois Works program in action.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:12 am
B: “Don’t insult me. I won’t even turn around for a Jackson.”
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:16 am
“I need more than just a *bleeping* 20 if you want a job from me. Now smile for the camera.”
Comment by HoBoSkillet Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:16 am
“Very Funny People”
Can that photo be used in the impeachment trial?
Comment by Wacker Drive Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:19 am
Statehouse unveils Blagojevich Portrait for the Hall of Governors.
Comment by Amuzing Myself Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:22 am
If the little lady wants a job, just add 4,999 Andy Jacksons to that one and we’ve got a deal.
Comment by sneaker Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:24 am
RRB: My first payoff, this could get good.
Comment by Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:24 am
Nice photo shop job.
Comment by Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:25 am
How did you get in the door with a $20…rember its $100 for a picture, $200 for it signed and $5000 for a sit down…I got the price structure from John Daly.
Comment by prairiestatedem Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:26 am
Brother, Can you spare a dime ?
Comment by A Citizen Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:35 am
“The fat woman is preparing to sing”
What’s the date of the photo? Last week!
Comment by Cowgirl Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:41 am
So kids, many months ago this is how I got my state job.
Comment by curoius george Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:43 am
Please inform us regular pennyheads who these people are. Thx!
Comment by Lefty Lefty Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:47 am
Photoshopping Blagojevich is like animating Jim Carrey, or deep-frying Oreos - too much!
Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:51 am
The back story on the photo is available here:
http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/index.htm
Don’t know if that’s the original source, but there you go.
Comment by Wishing Bob and Tom were still syndicated here Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 11:10 am
The Governor: I went to Springfield, and all I got was this lousy $20 bill.
Comment by ChampaignDweller Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 11:24 am
“No, $20 won’t get you a senate seat”
Comment by North of I-80 Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 11:26 am
Tuesday
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 11:38 am
Thus guy is obviously a rookie at this. You have to write public officials a check so they report it on thier D2. That way when you call in your favor, or patronage job, there is a record of the transaction.
Comment by Speaking At Will Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 11:46 am
The Governor can be bought for a paltry Andrew Jackson $20 bill!
Comment by Levois Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:02 pm
Illinois Works Bill
Comment by lifer Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:11 pm
The Governor used to invite tourists in the office. He tried to be nice and this (bleep) happened. (Bleep) ‘em!
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:19 pm
That lamp is bleeping golden. How much you want for it?
Comment by Mo Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:19 pm
At last, Eddie G’s proof Public Official A accepts no bribes or gratuities for faithful public service.
Comment by washmyhands Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:25 pm
How about a seat somewhere inthe corner, I out with my girls….
Comment by Inish Mein Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:32 pm
“Can one of you pretend to be in a wheelchair? No? Um, how about All Kids. Can we pretend all those kids are on my insurance program? No? Did any of you get my flu vaccines? No?
Okay, fine just pay me my fee and you can have a photo.”
Comment by carbon deforestation Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:54 pm
Come on, I am only a teacher and don’t make a lot of money! A $20 has to be enough!
Comment by The KQ Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 12:56 pm
Al Czervik: Hey! Can you make a Bullshot?
Tony D’Annunzio: Can you make a shoe smell?
Al Czervik: Very funny. Why don’t you get yourself a real haircut? Here, take this.
Comment by Big Caddyshack Fan Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:03 pm
Blago: “This is a joke, right? He was joking?”
Comment by Ahem Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:05 pm
it’s bad enough that the Gov has many real legal/ehtical problems to deal with, do we really need a photoshopped picture too? Is it open season for these kinda pranks in this forum? Wow!! Tasteless, pathetic, unethical and dangerous.
Comment by Reality Check Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:08 pm
Reality Check, take a breath.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:10 pm
Future Illinois Teacher of the Year hopeful Paul Aplington demonstrates “pay to play” to his students.
Comment by Lefty Lefty Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:14 pm
Story here…http://www.pantagraph.com/blogs/main/?p=3386#more-3386
If you believe it. It includes this unlikely scenario: “one day last winter was part of a classroom field trip to the state capitol where, just as they were strolling past the governor’s office, Rod Blagojevich himself walked out…”
Since when has the Gov. ever been in his Capitol office long enough to invite someone in?
My caption: “A twenty? I’d rather have some f*****g gratitude! Just kidding, give me that!”
Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:17 pm
In other words, Reality Check, you can take your claims that the photo was PhotoShopped and therefore unethical and stick it somewhere that I won’t mention.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:21 pm
20 bucks? Forget it! But for another $4,980.00 we can talk about that job as state port-a-potty inspector!
Comment by HoosierDaddy Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:24 pm
Reality Check - yes we must have humor PS’ed or not. He earned it. caption “See, proof positive I do not take payoffs. See? He’s offering it to me and I’m not touching it! This picture is worth a thousand Fitzgerald bleeping wire taps!”
Comment by Belle Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:30 pm
“Tasteless, pathetic, unethical and dangerous.” Where do I sign up!
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:33 pm
“Thanks for the $20, Governor! Now I can go get hair just like yours!”
Comment by Thomas Westgard Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 1:55 pm
Pot, it has been known to happen once in a while. I witnessed one such instance myself (not the one in the picture though).
Comment by Secret Square Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 2:06 pm
Damn you Fitzgerald! you’re cutting into my profits!
Comment by The Mad Hatter Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 2:13 pm
It is funny but probably not a good example from a teacher and role model who was escorting kids around the Capitol.
Comment by 4 percent Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 2:33 pm
Pot and Belle, boy do the two of you know your Gov! - LOL
Wiggle.. Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!
Comment by Keep Smiling Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 2:36 pm
“I said I wanted a tryout with Randy Jackson, not that I would start taking sit downs for Andy Jacksons”
Comment by the Patriot Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 2:47 pm
I suspect the only photoshopped part of this is the part involving Blago actually being IN the Governor’s Office while being offered the cash…
Comment by Chambananon Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 3:47 pm
But Governor, I only want to play for a few minute. It can’t cost more than this.
Reality check, I agree with Rich….it’s quiet time now.
Comment by downhereforyears Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 3:55 pm
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Is it open season for these kinda pranks in this forum? Wow!! Tasteless, pathetic, unethical and dangerous.
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I dare say that IF someone were using something like this “unethically” and “dangerously”, you’d probably hear most–if not all–of us, calling that person out, regardless of party affiliation.
That is, if Rich hadn’t yet gotten around to nipping it through, who knows, may be the use of his favorite phrase.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 4:09 pm
I’d take your money, but I think I see a kitty!
Comment by How Ironic Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 4:13 pm
Now that I think of it Pot is onto somethng! He only recently found his office, right? No way can we expect him to find his way to the ‘open office’ the Senate had for him yesterday!! Not his fault at all! I’m sure he would have been there if he coulda found it…and Springfield again. LOL
Comment by Belle Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 4:49 pm
Reality Check, thanks for looking out for us all these years. Keep up the good work.
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 5:30 pm
“Here, Governor, let me give you this directly. It’s cheaper for both of us than if I pay it as a “voluntary” PAC contribution through the union.”
Comment by Horace Mann Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 9:55 pm
Damn that camera, I’d take that twenty and put the guy on a board if the camera wasn’t here. Avoiding temptation while in front of a camera is very hard. I look too good, that’s why they always want my picture. Is that a kitty? I can’t wait to get back to my den, where I’m free to take cash.
Comment by Quizzical Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:37 pm
to some of you guys
Lighten up Francis
Comment by I"m just saying :) Tuesday, Jan 20, 09 @ 10:45 pm
Pee Wee Herman gives the Gov a loan.
Comment by Highland, IL Wednesday, Jan 21, 09 @ 8:26 am
Love it - photoshopped or not!
Comment by stones Wednesday, Jan 21, 09 @ 9:51 am
Can I be Director of what for twenty please……
Comment by downstate demo Wednesday, Jan 21, 09 @ 10:46 am