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* The guy in the middle holding an American flag is US Ambassador Paul W. Jones. He represents us in Poland and attended Chicago’s Polish Constitution Parade over the weekend. He must be one heck of a diplomat…
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 8, 17 @ 8:47 am
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“You’re shorter in person, Susana”
“You’re phonier in person, Bruce”
And… scene.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 8:56 am
“Bruce, you wore a tie… ”
“It’s a prop. I couldn’t find a flag and it’s the only red thing I have”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 8:58 am
Gov. Rauner gets to drive the SUV on Sundays and holidays.
Comment by Nick Name Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:00 am
“How did you here, Susana, SUV?”
“Nah. I used your phony trash can van. It seems to only be used for photo shoots, so… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:01 am
Thanks OW, I needed a good laugh to start this week off!
Comment by Illinoyed Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:01 am
“So, Susana, how you liking the new job? Getting tired of me yet?”
“It’s great. How’s it feel not having an employee as the Comptroller?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:04 am
Pierogis make me a little woozy. Ah, what the heck!
Comment by A guy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:04 am
(Tips cap to - Illinoyed -)
“Smile, Susana, we need to look like we like each other”
“Well, Bruce, if there’s one thing I can learn from you, it how to be such a phony.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:08 am
“One-two-three-four, I declare a thumb war!”
Comment by Dome Gnome Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:11 am
“Susana, can you allow me to put this picture in an ad?”
“Bruce, you can bet your guacamole I won’t allow it”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:12 am
“Evelyn! You look different!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:13 am
Is that a tie? And a ‘members only’ jacket?
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:14 am
Rauner: Hi, I am Bruce Rauner I am the governor, you look really familiar, would you like a picture with me
Mendoza: yeah I know who you are —-.
Rauner: no it’s Bruce. I couldn’t find my polish costume do you think this is ok. I hear Susan Mendoza is here, have you seen her?
Comment by Really Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:15 am
“Susana, Leslie wanted to be here but I sent her to get some guacamole and haven’t heard from her since… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:16 am
I want to really use all the lines from Anchorman at this point.
Comment by DuPage Bard Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:18 am
“Susana, I can’t wait to consolidate Comptroller and Treasurer.”
“I bet, Bruce, but who’s to say I’d be the one leaving?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:20 am
This is the best picture in the history of photography. How much pain do you think Rauner and Mendoza are in during this moment?
Comment by Ohhaimark Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:34 am
Once again Poland finds itself at the crossroads of warring parties.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:43 am
Gov. Rauner winces as diminutive Comptroller Mendoza unexpectedly demonstrates her steel-like death grip extends beyond the Office.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, May 8, 17 @ 9:55 am
“Alright now, who’s the prankster who duct taped our hands together?”
Comment by Dome Gnome Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:01 am
SM: “Bruce, about those unpaid bills…”
BVR: “Whoops! Gotta go!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:04 am
US Ambassador Paul W. Jones is caught off guard by the speed with which Bruce and Susanna loosen their grips and reach for Purell.
Comment by Jocko Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:04 am
SM: “Like my joy buzzer, Bruce?”
BVR: “Can’t feel it. My hand is callused, just like my conscience.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:06 am
BVR: “I smile like this, and yet I accuse others of being politicians.”
SM: “And so it goes.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:07 am
Michelle - it’s not a members only jacket. It is a Carhartt (of course). They have really expanded their line of outwear for the billionaire investor to seemlessy and casually look like he belongs in any audience. I think the Guv is in talks right now to have his own “Bruce” line of Carhartt wear (similar to Jordan’s line of Nike goods). I can’t wait for the Carharrtt biker vest.
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:11 am
JONES: “Hi, I’m Paul Jones, Ambassador to Poland.”
BVR: “Hi, I’m Bruce Rauner, innocent bystander as Illinois circles the drain.”
SM: “And me? Well, just kind of nauseated.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:11 am
“I read somewhere that Lech Walesa was smaller in stature. Shaking hands, it’s really noticeable”.
Comment by A guy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:12 am
JONES: “Mike Frerichs just hit his head on a stop light.”
BVR: “I hit my head right after I was elected and haven’t recovered yet.”
SM: “I’m too short to hit my head on anything.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:15 am
“Congratulations on becoming a citizen, little lady. It’s people with your work ethic that we need in America. And say, leave me some extra towels when you clean my room today. Huh? What? You’re who…?”
Comment by Altois Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:19 am
After Ambassador Jones complains that someone stole the kishka, Rauner and Mendoza pledge to help him find it.
Rauner aides and GOP spokesman DeGrooot later complain that Madigan has the kishka and needs to give it back.
Comment by Winnin' Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:32 am
Everyone is wonderin’ why Rauner is wearing a tie to a parade.
Comment by Kielbasa Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:49 am
PWJ: ‘Cześć’
SM: ‘Hola’
BVR: ‘Yo’
Comment by zatoichi Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:51 am
Jones, smiling weakly and thinking, “PLEASE send me back to Poland now…”
Comment by RIJ Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:55 am
“Susana, you don’t have much to say without the “talking points” provided to you by the Speaker. Would cue cards help?”
Comment by Ward Heeler Monday, May 8, 17 @ 11:22 am
“Bruce, you don’t have much to say without the “talking points” provided to you by the Superstars. Would cue cards help?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 8, 17 @ 11:23 am
BVR: “Does the Speaker know they’re serving apple wood-smoked kielbasa here today?”
SM: “Too bad I can’t send him a tweet.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 12:07 pm
BVR: “Paul, you oughta get ya a Carhartt. It makes you look like a regular guy.”
JONES: “Sorry. I’d rather be authentic.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 12:13 pm
BVR: “Some of my best friends in Winnetka are Polish.”
SM: “Uh, yeah. Righttt…..”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 8, 17 @ 12:17 pm
Lady in Redddddd
Comment by Boone's is back Monday, May 8, 17 @ 1:00 pm
A Mexican woman, a Polish man, and an Ogre walk in a parade…
Comment by AlfondoGonz Monday, May 8, 17 @ 2:00 pm
We need a budget nothing else.
Comment by WWGD Monday, May 8, 17 @ 2:07 pm
Goldie said 58% of the poles dislike me
Comment by Rabid Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:45 pm
I got a deputy that makes more than you do
Comment by Rabid Monday, May 8, 17 @ 10:53 pm
Street cred games, sides chosen for kick the can, winner takes all
Comment by Rabid Monday, May 8, 17 @ 11:14 pm
Proxy lady hand out
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 6:35 am
I’am successful in every thing I’ve done
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 6:46 am
I feel incomplete without my wingman
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 6:48 am
Sorry Leslie only the elected get to march
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 6:50 am
Shaking the status quo
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 6:58 am
Govenor grasping election returns
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 7:14 am
Persistent rascal reaches out to the little people
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 7:24 am
Problems in state government?
Here’s the long and the short of it.
Comment by Late to the Party Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 7:25 am
Govenor holding out for the turnaround agenda
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 7:35 am
Trench warfare escalates into hand to hand
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 8:00 am
You know what constitutions are foreign to my thinking
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 8:14 am
Another non budget meeting
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, May 9, 17 @ 8:18 am