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[I’ve changed this post to make it the QOTD.]

* There’s one born every minute. Suckers, that is…

Former Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to form a new PAC.

Its name: Grow Up & Be Free.

“What I’m doing is I’ve been traveling the state for the last four months. We are trying to grow a movement of people in Illinois to tell their politicians - they want to grow up, keep more of what we’ve make… We already have 2,000 members,” Walsh told the Sun-Times on Tuesday.

No disrespect, but Joe Walsh’s childish outbursts are pretty well known, yet his PAC’s name is Grow Up & Be Free? Or, maybe it’s a message to his kids, to whom he appears to owe child support. And speaking of which, instead of traveling all over Illinois to raise federal funds, shouldn’t he be getting himself a jobby job?

* The Question: What other PAC names would be appropriate?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 10:51 am

Comments

I think he confused his PAC name with his message to his kids

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 10:54 am
Is Jason a member?

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 10:59 am
Watch out Rich. Walsh said on air last week he’d punch anyone in the face who brought up his child support payments.

Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:04 am
Funny. Of course the entire Democratic Party in Illinois hardly believes in having free and equal democratic elections (Lee v. Keith), so Walsh seems to be following their example. They can’t honestly pretend to believe in democracy after keeping independents off the ballot for 25 years with ballot access laws that violated the 1st and 14th amendments. This is typical Illinois politics.

Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:05 am
Wow! He’s even worse than I had feared.

Comment by walkinfool Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:05 am
@Jeff:

Ask any politician of either party to sponser legislation to make it easy for independents to get on the ballot. Let me know how you do.

Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:08 am
Walsh’s message to his kids is that child support makes them weak and dependent. They should pull themselves up by their own bootstaps and stop demanding a handout from him.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:08 am
Restore America’s Noble Traditions

AKA-R.A.N.T.

Comment by Adam Smith Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:10 am
And Melissa Bean lost to this guy…sheesh!

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:11 am
Getting Paid To Manage Political Donations Is Better Tha Getting A Job Pac

Comment by SO IL M Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:13 am
“Look at Me”

Comment by walkinfool Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:13 am
Grow a pair, lose the boxers and be freer PAC

Comment by Casual Observer Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:14 am
Be Cheeky and Avoid Responsibility Pal

aka BCARP

Comment by Loop Lady Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:15 am
“MY Lawyer found a loophole in the law and PAC money is not subject to wage Garnishments PAC”

Comment by Abe the Babe Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:16 am
Demoralized - I did exactly that for 10 years, including asking that of Obama when his committee was letting Bush ignore an election deadline. Never made it out of committee.

Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:18 am
Demagoguing Unlimited is Morally Better (DUMB)

Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:19 am
“Save my political relevance (or I might have to get a real job)”

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:24 am
The I’m a Moron PAC. No fancy acronyms, just the straightforward Walsh message we all know & love.

Comment by Midstate Indy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:25 am
He said he’s been traveling the state. Does he make it back each night for his radio gig? Has anyone listened to it?

Comment by Darienite Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:27 am
How about JAMPAC - Joe’s Anger Management (both his own and the angry dolts he’ll be fleecing to finance his new professional-agitator lifestyle).

Comment by ZC Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:28 am
“Throw up - it’s on me.”

Comment by aufjunk Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:33 am
Saving Honest Illinois Taxpayers Homes Against Progressive Populists Endorisng New Swill

Because Hey —- ——-

Comment by SO IL M Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:36 am
The PAC will be funding anti-union candidates with the hope of stripping unions and ending child labor laws, so that his kids can work for a living and stop waiting for the nanny-father to take care of them.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:38 am
Grow up and be free? Sounds like a child’s view of adulthood. Yup - that’s Joe Walsh.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:40 am
DeadBeatJoe’s Beer Fund
gotta be grateful that the media still takes his calls. Deadbeat should whisk himself east. Maybe he can Sanford’s staffer on the foreirgn affairs committee….or does Jerry Weller have that one?
Fire, Aim, Ready.

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:43 am
The “What’s In It For Me!” PAC

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:46 am
SYM PAC Speak Your Mind PAC or just keep speaking, just like Joe

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:47 am
Two & Out
Supporting Children
Got Any Cash?
Congress Was Good To Me So Far…

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:47 am
“Straight Jacket 4 Me” PAC

Comment by Knome Sane Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:48 am
Pony Up and Support Me

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 11:53 am
Give Or I Run Again
Voters are Stupid
Don’t Make Me Yell

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:00 pm
Citizens Against Socialist Hypocrites

Please make your checks out to CASH

Comment by SO IL M Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:00 pm
Put your mind in “Rambo” mode…

Comment by Mouthy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:02 pm
Me Talk Pretty

Comment by Bill Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:04 pm
I am always right, far right

Comment by Property Owner Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:20 pm
Sit Down and Shut-Up!

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:23 pm
“Enough About Me, Let’s Make it About ME” PAC

“Scream Loudly and Carry a Court Garnishment” PAC

“Alientate the Reasonable” PAC

“Speak for No One, But Speak Anyway” PAC

“No Substance No Relevence” PAC

“I Take Speaking Fees Upfront” PAC

“Can You Make That One Out To ‘Cash’ Please” PAC

“…But I Stayed at a Holiday Inn” PAC

“Keeping Me Out In the State Keeps Me Off The Streets” PAC

“No, the ‘Other’ Joe Walsh” PAC

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:40 pm
Get the Hell Off My Lawn You Damn Hippies!

Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:46 pm
The Suckers PAC.

Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:47 pm
Grow up & Get Fee

Comment by Bigtwich Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:53 pm
@Demoralized

Funny you should make that comment….this bill does just that.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=1624&GAID=12&SessionID=85&LegID=72476

Comment by Under Influenced Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 12:59 pm
“We’ll make sure they come out of the womb but to heck with them after they’re born PAC.”

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 1:00 pm
“Cash for Clunker”

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 1:03 pm
Angry White Males PAC

Comment by Stones Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 1:08 pm
“Can You Make That One Out To ‘Cash’ Please” PAC

OW, one day you are gonna make me laugh so hard, water will dribble down my leg. I can barely make out the keyboard through the tears….

Comment by anonymoose Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 2:06 pm
Maybe Joe Walsh should move to South Carolina and debate card board boxes, he’s probably have a good chance at getting to be a Congressman again. They believe in forgiveness… even if you’re still breaking the law.

Comment by Ahoy! Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 2:23 pm
- anonymoose -,

I say “thanks” for the compliment, but not the “visual” …lol

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 2:26 pm
The Yell and Yell Louder PAC

Comment by Lil Squeezy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 2:31 pm
GRIFTERPAC -

Getting Real In Financing The Election of Republicans PAC

Comment by jerry 101 Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 2:50 pm
“I Can Draw A Salary According to the FEC” PAC

“Since I Am Traveling, Travels Checks Welcome” PAC

“It’s Only Income If I Claim Its Personal” PAC

“Do I Get A Credit Card To Spend This Money Quickly” PAC

“You’ve Spent Worse On Other Things” PAC

“Give Or I Visit You Next” PAC

“Child Support Can’t Be Garnished From Here” PAC

“Traveling, Less The Travel Vouchers” PAC

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 3:34 pm
Wasn’t he in Iroquois County Saturday? Wonder what had better attendance, his lunch or the Big-R grand opening?

Comment by Ggal Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 3:49 pm
Conservatives Re-Energizing the Traditions of the Immaculate Nation: CRETIN.

Comment by Some Guy Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 3:49 pm
Sounds like a Toys R Us slogan not a political one. Very hard to take this guy seriously at this point. The right’s answer to Scott Lee Cohen.

Comment by Jake from Elwood Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 4:25 pm
“Throw Up & Be Fleeced”

Comment by Knome Sane Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 4:26 pm
The PT Barnum PAC. Because there really is one born every minute.

Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Wednesday, May 8, 13 @ 5:18 pm
Do As I Say Fund

Comment by Jimmy Thursday, May 9, 13 @ 3:11 am