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* Gov. Pat Quinn…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:02 pm

Comments

  1. “I have a three point plan for forcing Speaker Madigan to do what I say.”

    Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:03 pm

  2. “And the third reason I don’t care what the Illinois Constitution says, is . . . .”

    Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:06 pm

  3. “No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! We have two, no three weapons…..”

    Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:12 pm

  4. “Since Attorney General Madigan is not running, I think my primary chances are up to… 1 in 3!”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:14 pm

  5. “Four times now, I have tried to get a pension plan passed…”

    Comment by Fan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:16 pm

  6. That was the third time John Cullerton has goosed me.

    Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:16 pm

  7. Read between the lines Mr. Speaker

    Comment by Tom Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:16 pm

  8. Governor Pat Quinn, having lost another foolish sports bet with an unnamed Governor, fulfills his pledge by singing Figaro’s aria from The Barber of Seville.

    Comment by And I Approved This Message Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:17 pm

  9. “Pay no attention to the political talking bobblehead at the bottom of the screen….”

    Comment by Judgment Day Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:18 pm

  10. Ah One; Ah Two; Ah Three…..

    By the way, what do yo think of Little Me?

    Comment by South of I-80 Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:19 pm

  11. Rahman said ‘do theModified Yakuza- it will give you street cred”. It just gave me a really, really sore finger….

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:20 pm

  12. Today’s campaign stop is sponsered by the number 3.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:24 pm

  13. Look guys, for the third time, the Tribune editorial board says it’s constitutional. So why are we still discussing this ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:25 pm

  14. So after considerable study I have now achieved the ability to count to 3.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:27 pm

  15. Pat Quinn explains why state income taxes can’t be zero percent like in Texas.

    Comment by Steve Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:27 pm

  16. Gov: I just want to tell the press two things.
    Rich Miller: Is one of them you have too many fingers up?

    Comment by Enemy of the State Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:28 pm

  17. 3 votes, 3 votes, that’s what I’m predicting Oswego Willie will get with his write-in campaign against me.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:28 pm

  18. Unlike Governor Perry, I can remember three things I want to talk about. Unfortunately, I just keep talking……

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:29 pm

  19. “I have outlawed the 3 branches of Government. As your ‘Glorious Leader’ I took it upon my self to write, and approve the Constitution. We will strike fear into those who are opposed to Freedom.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:30 pm

  20. Today I would like to introduce my running mate for Lt. Governor, Minnie Me.

    Comment by Tsavo Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:30 pm

  21. Once, Twice, Three times a loser!!

    Comment by Union Man Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:31 pm

  22. If you don’t vote for me I will ax your pay too.

    Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:32 pm

  23. Li’l Few Q

    Comment by Bill Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:33 pm

  24. “My 3 chief weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope, and . . . er . . .”

    Comment by Anon. Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:33 pm

  25. Ooops. Sorry, wordslinger

    Comment by Anon. Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:34 pm

  26. Ooops. Sorry, wordslinger

    Comment by Anon. Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:34 pm

  27. I stocked up!! I now have 3 bottles, that’s 3 bottles of ketchup in my refrigerator

    Comment by train111 Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:35 pm

  28. So I had my Michael Curry summer intern tell her –Sheila, if you’re driving yourself, you can only make 3 stops.

    Comment by woodchuck Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:35 pm

  29. No kidding? We have three “separate” branches of government?

    Comment by West Side the Best Side Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:36 pm

  30. Can anyone come up with three reasons why I should be re-elected? Anyone? Please, someone!
    OK, two reasons?

    Comment by Union Man Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:37 pm

  31. “Greetings, Starfighter! You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada.”…

    whoops, wrong speech….

    Comment by Gregor Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:38 pm

  32. The people Good and True, need me to check them…

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:38 pm

  33. Gorbeahev addresses the poliburo.

    Comment by Cincinnatus Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:39 pm

  34. Reporter: How many ties do you own Mr. Governor?

    Governor: 3, all of which are purple.

    Comment by Dirt Diver Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:39 pm

  35. “Follow me, and I can lead you to three beautiful bathrooms.”

    “I’m here to announce that Squeezy has eaten three legislative leaders so far, and he’ll finish the job, unless they pass pension reform.”

    Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:42 pm

  36. How many people did I say should go to Sheila’s announcement?

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:42 pm

  37. I keep 3, yes 3, pairs of underwear at the mansion.

    Comment by change Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:43 pm

  38. Look, I can count to 3!!

    Comment by Union Guy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:46 pm

  39. “Boehner wasn’t joking. This bronzer is fantastic.”

    Comment by Jimmy 87 Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:46 pm

  40. I got 4 eyes, 3 fingers, 2 chins but NO (soup) pay for you little legislators.

    Comment by Shore Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:50 pm

  41. There are three branches of Government - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - I dare you to guess which I am . . .

    Comment by Mike Huntoon Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:52 pm

  42. 2’s company, three’s a crowd right ? Ok, then how can anyone say Sheila didn’t have a crowd today ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:53 pm

  43. “When I last left you, ‘My People’, I have written 3 letters, and have put them in 3 emevelopes in my desk for my successor to read … the first letter says …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:57 pm

  44. Lastly…. Has anyone seen my neck?

    Comment by gomez37 Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:57 pm

  45. “…for it’s one, two, three stikes you’re out at the old ball game.”

    Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 12:58 pm

  46. Gregor

    Congratulations, you will 100 internets…

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:00 pm

  47. “How many booolets do you think someone needs to kill a deeah ?”, asked Gov Cuomo.

    Comment by boog Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:01 pm

  48. - 47th Ward - … well done!

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:03 pm

  49. “That’s the THIRD time Madigan put horseradish on my baloney!”

    Comment by Raymond Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:04 pm

  50. Its basically an up day.

    Comment by John A Logan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:05 pm

  51. And the Lord spake, saying, “First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then, shalt thou count to three. No more. No less. Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once at the number three, being the third number to be reached, then, lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.”

    Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:06 pm

  52. - OneMan -!

    Well, if anyone knows who was at the Annoumcement it would be you …nicely played.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:07 pm

  53. I’ll select “Unflattering Camera Angles” for $300, Alec.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:08 pm

  54. “My People! On the THIRD Day of the ‘Glorious Revolution’ I outlawed the paying of Greens Fees for Legislators with per diem, called the Tom Cross Act…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:09 pm

  55. And as to you legislators-pick one

    Comment by leonard Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:11 pm

  56. “This is the third General Assmelby I had to sit this year due to … Constitutional…problems. Now, I want all the ‘Qunnocrats’ and the ‘Patrickicans’ to work together, both …um, parties … to vote as I see fit … seriously, I am tired of this seating new governments….”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:12 pm

  57. Reminds me of the old Harris Bank(?) commercials of old…
    “It’s the big bank…with the little bank inside!”

    Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:14 pm

  58. There is three people blocking real pension reform-Speaker Madigan, President Cullerton……and..uhhh….ooops!

    Comment by Rufus D Doofus Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:16 pm

  59. There will be a 3-second lag between what I say and what you hear.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:16 pm

  60. There’s three kinds of people in Illinois. Those that can count, and those that can’t.

    Comment by bella Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:17 pm

  61. “That’s right! It only took me three tries to tie this knot in my tie. So if I can do that, why can’t the legislature pass pension reform.

    After all, all this pension reform should just be as simple as wearing a tie.”

    Comment by Judgment Day Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:18 pm

  62. “OK, everybody pair up in three’s.”

    Comment by Judgment Day Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:20 pm

  63. “I am here to tell you …The fire swamp is an uninviting location…with three primary dangers: flame spurts, lightning sand, and rodents of unusual size.

    The flame spurts warn you before they pop, the lightning sand is now clearly marked so those are easy enough … but the ‘ROUS’s,… I don’t think they exist …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:20 pm

  64. reminded me of this scene: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2091954688/tt0033467

    Comment by Just the Facts Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:23 pm

  65. Big Quinn: “I am Big Quinn, you are Little Quinn.”
    Little Quinn: “I am Governor Quinn, you are Populist Quinn.”
    Big Quinn: “These feeble legislators will not obey!”
    Little Quinn: “What if I were to veto their pay?”
    Big Quinn: “I will gain the love of the people of Illinois.”
    Little Quinn: “It will be a victory for us, Soy Boy!”
    Big Quinn: “It will not help us solve the pension.”
    Little Quinn: “It may help us keep the mansion!”

    Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:25 pm

  66. Looks like the curtan has been pulled back on the Wizard…

    Comment by Stones Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:25 pm

  67. Three strikes and I’m out.

    Comment by Mokenavince Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:26 pm

  68. What? I swear I haven’t gained more than three pounds this year.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:29 pm

  69. “And we shall prevail…., hey, who’s that lady in the white tank top and what’s she doing with that sledgehammer…..”

    Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:33 pm

  70. “Gotta a really bad paper cut on my middle finger, but if I just hold that one out, Miller is going to think I meant toward him. Three fingers are safer….yeah, that’s it.”

    Comment by Darienite Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:34 pm

  71. I only know of 3 Commandments!

    1. You shall worship No God before Me.
    2. What I say goes no matter how many times I change what I say.
    3. The Illinois Constitution is just a guideline.

    Comment by Re-elect No One Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:41 pm

  72. “I am the Dread Governor Quinn! Look on me and Despair!”

    Comment by Mason born Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:42 pm

  73. I have asked four people and none of them have heard of this “Onarga Wilbur” fellow who is going to run a write-in campaign.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:44 pm

  74. Three is a magic number. A man and a woman had a little baby. They had threeee in the family…

    Comment by Omay Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:46 pm

  75. 1) Quinn as he sees himself;

    2) Quinn as everybody else see him.

    Comment by Skeeter Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:47 pm

  76. I have 3 people who tell me i am the greatest Gov. This state has ever had! They are Patrick IV,
    David, and that really big guy behind me.

    Comment by Mason born Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:48 pm

  77. PQ : “Third time:

    The hills are alive with the sound of music …..”

    Comment by Spliff Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:48 pm

  78. “There’s only one thing I want more than being reelected… Half-Life 3.”

    Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:54 pm

  79. Didn’t Jobs do this when the Mac was introduced in 1984?

    Comment by Steve Earle Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:56 pm

  80. Having exhausted Blago’s playbook, Quinn tries to take a page from Rahm’s.

    Comment by Skeeter Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 1:56 pm

  81. “Three more pensions to plan on the floor,
    three more pensions to plan.
    Take one down and pass it a round….

    Comment by D P Gumby Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:02 pm

  82. I’m 3 times bigger than the little guy in front of me.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:09 pm

  83. “And when the legislators miss their third paycheck . . . .”

    Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:13 pm

  84. Me and Mini Me believe in three principles as old as the Bible..

    Comment by Empty Suit Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:15 pm

  85. Hey Speaker: Look at my hand and “read between the lines.”

    Comment by Just Saying Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:24 pm

  86. I’ve only gained 3 1/2 pounds. Does this suit make me look fat?

    Comment by Soccertease Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:24 pm

  87. “Third, and most importantly, I would like to announce my new running mate… SQUEEZY”

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:24 pm

  88. I can only take three questions as Gru and the other Minions are expecting me back shortly.

    Comment by Grandkids Made Me Do it Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:25 pm

  89. This isn’t how you do the Shocker?

    Comment by Nonplussed Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:25 pm

  90. There are 3 branches of government, the elm branch, the oak branch & the maple branch. No wait, those are the brances over the fence in my yard.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:28 pm

  91. Hey, Isn’t that the guy who played Kissinger in the opera “Nixon in China”?

    Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:30 pm

  92. “See kids, there are 3 branches of government. And in Illinois, none of them function well at the same time.

    Sometimes you might get 1 or even 2 operating smoothly in unison, but 3? All 3? At the same time?

    That idea is crazier than the look on my face.”

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:30 pm

  93. I have been authorized to offer as many as 3 cannoli to get Oswego Willie to drop out of the race.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:31 pm

  94. Hey, whose the guy on the tie?

    Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:31 pm

  95. So see, you got me, cullerton, and Madigan. Thats enough to get the job done. We don’t need all these other people getting paid just to sit around and pass laws and reform pensions and stuff.

    Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:40 pm

  96. You think this is bad…you should have seen the shot from Anthony Weiner’s press conference.

    Comment by titan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:42 pm

  97. A miniature version of Governor Pat Quinn speaks from the podium while an image of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is projected on a screen behind him.

    Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 2:56 pm

  98. Madigan thinks he’s so big. How’s this for BIG Mikie ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:01 pm

  99. Quinnception.

    Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:10 pm

  100. Obviously, I did not kill your father Inigo Montoya.

    Comment by SAP Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:12 pm

  101. unlike the Mayor I have all my digits after talking with Madigian

    Comment by Todd Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:12 pm

  102. “There are at least three reasons why we can’t stand pat.”

    Comment by Calhoun Native Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:13 pm

  103. Maybe the three fingers are signifying the $3.1 million we, the taxpayers of Illinois, have just given three private, and ridiculously expensive, colleges for repairing buildings! While our public universities are owed millions of capital and GRF dollars we are giving to private elitist liberal arts colleges millions of dollars. Good morale builder for those public universities we have been starving for five years! Obscene waste!

    Comment by Old and In The Way Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:14 pm

  104. “The number of counties I will win in the general election”

    Comment by OurMagician Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:16 pm

  105. They just came out with the new Twinkies and it makes me so mad that there are only two Twinkies in a package, I WANT THREE!!!!

    Nam, nam, nam, nam. Mmmmmm, Yummy!!

    Comment by Ghost of John Brown Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:23 pm

  106. Was anyone else reminded of this?
    http://www.img2.cdm.me/sites/cdm.bild-studio.me/files/styles/1280×1024/public/multimedia/foto/2013/05/kejn.jpg
    Classic.

    Comment by soccermom Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:25 pm

  107. I will win three counties

    Comment by Aw Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:25 pm

  108. “Yes it’s true, we have three branches of government, just not during this pension emergency.”

    Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:25 pm

  109. Go Wichita State!!

    Comment by Shocker Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:27 pm

  110. “Well, it’s one, two, three what are we fighting for? Don’t ask me I don’t give a hoot. Illinois is now Beirut.”

    Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:27 pm

  111. Soccermom, nice with the Charles Foster Kane. I saw the Macintosh “1984.”

    Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:38 pm

  112. “but by the grace of the lord and these three fingers, I got ‘em all back in “

    Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:41 pm

  113. Word, you inspired me to review the classic Mac ad - but in the Apple ad, there was no one standing in front of the screen.

    Comment by soccermom Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:48 pm

  114. Excellent, Rich. “Open Up the Pearly Gates.”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:54 pm

  115. “How I see myself.”
    http://mjcdn.motherjones.com/preset_51/obama-screen630.jpg

    Comment by soccermom Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 3:54 pm

  116. “How my mother sees me.”
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/24923190@N04/5294641159/in/photostream/

    Comment by soccermom Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:02 pm

  117. Kass wants to give me a moutza? This is what I say to him.

    Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:06 pm

  118. Protect the pensions, don’t cut other programs, and don’t raise taxes. I don’t understand why somebody else can’t write and pass a bill that does all three.

    Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:06 pm

  119. Quinn: “I gave the GA more than one deadline to come up with pension reform! In fact, I gave them..” looks over shoulder at screen, “three, I count three fingers!”

    Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:11 pm

  120. “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a pension crisis?

    One. Two. Three!”

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:14 pm

  121. “Soy Boy 2: Larger Than Life!”

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:41 pm

  122. Pay no attention to the man on the screen behind me!

    Comment by DirtNap Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:43 pm

  123. Everything comes in threes. Gov. Ryan, Gov. Blagojevich, and me.

    Comment by Steve Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 4:53 pm

  124. She drove all day and only made three stops? Get. Out.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 5:05 pm

  125. I am sure I can get three votes…

    Comment by flea Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 5:10 pm

  126. “With God’s grace and these three fingers…”

    Comment by Nice Suit Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 5:16 pm

  127. While the legislature has not been working on pension reform at all, I’ve taken a three pronged approach to the problem. I work on the issue day, and night … and day, again …

    Comment by transplant Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 5:22 pm

  128. three more reasons I am signing the Medical Marijuana bill.

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 6:05 pm

  129. That was meant to read, “…if we don’t…!”

    Comment by Just The Way It Is One Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 7:18 pm

  130. I just applied for clown college I need three things a big red nose, makeup, and a big pair of shoes.

    Comment by BillM Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 7:22 pm

  131. unplug the airhose from me.

    Comment by foster brooks Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 7:52 pm

  132. I’ve got two points on medical marijuana. No wait, three points, i think, uh, thought.

    What was i saying again?

    Who’s got Cheetos? Don’t bogart them. Pass them over to me.

    Comment by Sickguy chicago Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 7:59 pm

  133. “We have State Retirees by the Gonads”

    Comment by georgeatt Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 8:51 pm

  134. Maybe I should have not eaten that 4th XL deep dish Connies Pizza, I think my head is going to explode!

    Comment by Rollo Tomasi Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 8:55 pm

  135. Following this executive order there are still three branches of state government: me, myself and I, each co-equal to the other … unless myself doesn’t pass pension reform and then me will hold myself’s pay and dare myself to run to I to try to get it thrown out.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 9:21 pm

  136. No I was not on vacation. I got this tan from the early morning sun while I slept on the hood of my car in a Motel 6 parking lot. I don’t even pay for a room anymore. That’s what I’m doing to save the State’s money. For breakfast I picked crabapples off a tree. Not those expensive Granny Smiths that one of the legislative leaders eats. I just care more, why I even….

    Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 9:45 pm

  137. Michelle, lol, you have the votes of me, myself and I.

    Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 9:55 pm

  138. The Gov pulls out his bass-baritone singing the role of Porgy from ‘Porgy ‘n Bess’. A stunned Madigan demanded an encore.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 10:06 pm

  139. Word, thanks. I understand (you) is voting from the grave.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 10:21 pm

  140. Michelle for the win!

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 10:40 pm

  141. Concur …

    - Michelle Flaherty - for the Win …

    Very well played!

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 11:10 pm

  142. I will not be the 3rd Illinois Governor in a row to head to club fed.

    Comment by Illini Fan Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 11:28 pm

  143. All credit really goes to De La Soul. Couldn’t have done it without them.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw02oX3_uC8

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Jul 31, 13 @ 11:31 pm

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