Governor Pat Quinn, a well known penny pincher responds to Senator Dick Durbin's question, "Governor, how'd you get to work today?"
Ron Burgundy
· 5 months ago
"Hey, Dick. Get a load of Roland back there. Poor schmuck. Got his job by falling upwards. Totally ineffective. No chance to get elected in 2010. Been feeding off the public trough forever... what a loser!"
Rob_N
· 5 months ago
US Sen. Dick Durbin is perplexed by Gov. Pat Quinn's response after US Sen. Roland Burris asks what everyone thinks about freshman US Rep. Aaron Schock's abs.
(Looks like that could be Schock on the left there.)
47th Ward
· 5 months ago
PQ: Crap, Roland is standing right behind me isn't he?
DD: Yep, and he heard every word.
Dudeman
· 5 months ago
Reporter:"What do you think of Roland's decision not to run for his Senate seat next year." Pat to Dick: "Can I get appointed to that job?"
tom
· 5 months ago
"Number One - Super 8 has a great continental breakfastâ€
Oh well
· 5 months ago
Dick, Pat, and Roland the Illinois dream team getting it done!
Small Town Liberal
· 5 months ago
"I know the milk and cookies were good Pat, but I think its time for you to take a nap"
Ghost
· 5 months ago
PQ signals thumbs up approval to Durbin to flip flop on Burris and now let him be seated, foreshadowing his own future use of the every changing position.
Betsy sits in a corner and quietly weeps for loss of the PQ of yesteryear....
Downstate weed chewing hick
· 5 months ago
PQ, in his best umpire's voice: "Heeeee's out!!!!!!!!!!!"
The Doc
· 5 months ago
Gov. Quinn readies to push an imaginary "ejector seat" button, as Sen. Roland Burris looks on with fright. Meanwhile, Sen. Dick Durbin struggles to find the hidden picture in Rep. Aaron Schock's dreamy eyes.
WOW
· 5 months ago
PQ - See Dick if I had beat you in the primary back in 1996 we would never have had to deal with Rod or Roland.
DD - to himself - man i am getting to old for this ****
Anonymous
· 5 months ago
Much like his staunch support in 2006, Quinn tries to defend Gov. Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris.
Bluefish
· 5 months ago
Caesar Quingustus renders his verdict on Roland's decision not to run for reelection.
Third Generation Chicago Nativ
· 5 months ago
After he told me the weasel behind me got the Senate seat, I pointed to show him the way out of the capital.
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
What is it with some of you commenters and gas jokes?
Stop it, please. It's gross and stupid. All you're gonna do is find yourself stuck in permanent comment moderation like the last goofball I just deleted.
Try to be creative. Thanks.
Balance
· 5 months ago
Database, shmatabase. I'm the King of Illinois now.
South Side Mike
· 5 months ago
Heh, they won't get me to buy some souped up mausoleum like that sucker back there. Why, I got a special sale on a time-share plot from some nice folks up in Alsip!
RIBCO
· 5 months ago
Congressman Schock looks on and wonders, "Why, just why?"
dznuts
· 5 months ago
Disloyal? I told Rod that if he got mouthy with me, I'd make spin around on this for awhile.
vole
· 5 months ago
PQ, pitching the perfect game in his mind, is lead to the dugout by the manager.
Jimbo
· 5 months ago
Senator Burris wonders why he's always left out of the serious conversations.
BIG R.PH.
· 5 months ago
Heyyy!
I'm the Fonz!
Cheswick
· 5 months ago
Gov. Pat Quinn takes the opportunity to make incomprehensible hand gestures while no one is looking at him.
Ill_will
· 5 months ago
PQ: I win the Dem Primary. Done deal!
OneMan
· 5 months ago
Quinn Responds with what he would have done if he was asked if Burris should have been seated as senator.
or
Governor Quinn gives a thumbs up to the idea of ditching Senator Burris halfway to the Denny's that Quinn, Durbin and Burris were planning to get Grand Slams at.
or
Quinn to Durbin, I don't care how long you stare at my thumb, I am not the one who let them seat the Junior Senator...
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
Sen. Durbin sizes up Congressman Schock as he contemplates Gov. Quinn's challenge to a thumb-wrestling match to determine who gets Schock and who gets Burris in that evening's chicken fight contest in the White House pool.
(C'mon Rich, you know you want to go to the Sox game with me)
Fed Up
· 5 months ago
Quinn to Durbin
"I told Burris he could have my right thumb if he would resign his Senate seat today".
Cheswick
· 5 months ago
Governor Pat Quinn to Senator Dick Durbin: "You brought him with you?"
hmmm
· 5 months ago
Thank you Rich, for the great honor.
Though I would like to offer a kind gesture to one of our friends here who has been going through a tough time.
I would like to pay it forward and bestow my earned ticket onto Bill. Once he gets done writing the Forward to "The Governor", of course.
If he will let me.
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
===(C’mon Rich, you know you want to go to the Sox game with me)===
A Cub fan? I should give the ticket to one of the most notorious Cub fans in all of Chicago?
Oh, yeah, that'll happen.
lol
Anon14
· 5 months ago
Durbin to Quinn: "Ok, here's the plan, we'll just stand in front of him and nobody will know he's even here."
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
===I would like to pay it forward and bestow my earned ticket onto Bill===
Bill already has a ticket. You're gonna have to pick somebody else.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
I needed the ticket to scrape some food out of my teeth. Didn't want to waste a toothpick :)
Ricketts Field
· 5 months ago
PQ responds to Durbin who just told PQ that Burris would vote the same as he.
hmmm
· 5 months ago
Ok, then...
Maybe rep Fritchey, if he asks nicely. And promises to wear a sombrero during the game.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
And should you not choose my otherwise brilliant entry solely because of my team loyalties, I will drag your rump before the Human Rights Commission so fast you're beard will become unclipped. So there.
Jolly1
· 5 months ago
Dick why don't you and the new Senator get back to D.C. and get Illinois some stimulus money, take the Kid too.
Cheswick
· 5 months ago
Gov. Quinn shows Senator Durbin how he gets down and funky.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
Fedora, sure. Fez, maybe. One with the two beer holders, sounds convenient. Beenie w/ a propeller, wouldn't be the first time. Blago 2006 ballcap, not so much. But a sombrero?
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
===Maybe rep Fritchey, if he asks nicely===
Threatening me with a human rights beef is not asking nicely.
Just sayin...
VanillaMan
· 5 months ago
"Dick! How many times I told you that you have to bring the extra batteries for old Trailblazer when he stops? You got him in the Senate, it's your job to keep him recharged. I'll confuse Schock by talking to him, while you "pop" the Triple As into Roland's backside!"
Another Dart fan
· 5 months ago
Senator Roland Burris looks on in disgust after spending several unsuccessful hours trying to teach a frustrated Dick Durbin and Pat Quinn the electric slide.
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
...In other words, Fritchey, you're gonna have to beg for it.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
Hmmm said to ask HIM (or her) nicely, not YOU nicely.
You and I have known each other too long to have to be nice to each other.
Cheswick
· 5 months ago
== …In other words, Fritchey, you’re gonna have to beg for it.==
Preferably in public on this blog. :)
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
===You and I have known each other too long to have to be nice to each other.===
True, but my blog, my rules.
Sorry, Cub fan. Just not your day.
George
· 5 months ago
"Dick, Aaron, get in back. I'm Governor now."
George
· 5 months ago
John, you are gonna have to earn this one. We haven't even seen you ask nicely yet to "hmmm".
The Doc
· 5 months ago
== …In other words, Fritchey, you’re gonna have to beg for it.==
==Preferably in public on this blog. :)==
All begging subject to the written approval of Speaker Madigan.
Too soon?
Downstate weed chewing hick
· 5 months ago
Dick, Pat and Roland form what has to be the worst Rat Pack tribute show ever.
Captain Flume
· 5 months ago
Governor Quinn shows his thumb, but Senator Durbin doesn't take the bait.
Cheswick
· 5 months ago
Pat Quinn recalls for Dick Durbin the time Rich Miller banned him for life from the Capitol Fax Blog. Roland Burris looks for a kitty.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
Dear hmmm,
Does it count if I'm flippant on the outside but begging on the inside?
10th Indy
· 5 months ago
PQ: "Sheesh Dick, if we can give this guy a seat in the Senate, you'd think Miller could give Fritchey a seat in the Cell"
312
· 5 months ago
RB: Guys, hi guys! Want to be my friend? Want to go play? I've got Sox tickets, you can hang out with me. Really!
PQ: Dick, who's this guy behind me? He with you?
DD: Nope, not with me, never seen him before.
Social Circus
· 5 months ago
Gov. Pat Quinn accepts Sen. Dick Durbin's invitation to join Pursed-Lip Public Officials, a new coalition of determined-looking state and federal politicians. Sen. Roland Burris reportedly was not invited because officials believe he'll never stop looking like a deer in headlights.
Chris N
· 5 months ago
"Whenever I don't like something, I give it a thumbs-up. So when give a thumbs-up to a bill, it means I want to veto it. And when I veto something, it really means I'm giving it a thumbs-down. How much clearer can I be with the GA?"
10th Indy
· 5 months ago
DD : "Yeah, but Roland can't find his way around the Capitol anymore than John can find 35th Street"
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
Just so everybody knows, Rich just called me to tell me that regardless of who he publicly declares the winner, in his heart, he knows that my entry was clearly the best, and among the funniest he has ever seen, and he then proceeded to profusely apologize for not showing me the respect that I deserve
He went on to say that he may even put up a post contradicting this one but that it would only be for show and that he doesn't really mean it.
Just thought you all should know.
zatoichi
· 5 months ago
"...and this got me a ride here in about 10 minutes."
DekalbDem
· 5 months ago
So I sticks in my thumb, Dick, and ....look what I pull out...Burris! He ain't no plum Dick.
Six Degrees of Separation
· 5 months ago
"All in all, it is an up day...except for that guy looking over my shoulder."
VanillaMan
· 5 months ago
Quinn: "FRITCHEY!" Durbin: "Ach! Fritchey!"
Inish
· 5 months ago
PQ "So I said to the Speaker- You're outta Here. just like that"
DD "yeah, sure ya did..."
618er
· 5 months ago
Quinn to Durbin "Can you believe these guys, heck I've been doing this since before o Schock was even born. Alright who's next.... 1 2 3 4 I declare a thumb war...
A Citizen
· 5 months ago
Madame Tousseau's Wax Museum unveils their new Politics In Illinois display.
Little Pat Quinn He went all in to see the Senator DD
He stuck out his thumb just begging for some but it wasn't meant to be
For all of the seats A Sox fan's free treat were taken by Rich(ie)
The Doc
· 5 months ago
Rep. Fritchey, well played.
I understand that these particular Sox seats are part of a TIF district. Can you confirm?
Yellow Dog
· 5 months ago
Durbin is clearly having a Reservoir Dogs fantasy moment.
hmmm
· 5 months ago
Ok, I was looking for Fritchey to do something embarassing to get the tix (begging, sombrero).
I believe he just accomplished embarassment with that last post. So he gets the tix, rich.
And let's face it, he will never win this on his own.
A Citizen
· 5 months ago
Undetected by both Durbin and Quinn, Burris slips a small bag of weed into Quinn's suit jacket pocket.
Anon
· 5 months ago
PQ: I can break your leg with just this thumb, just like Col. Flagg threatened Hawkeye!
DD: Can't he get anything right? It was Maj. Winchester, and he threatened to use his index finger.
Rep. John Fritchey
· 5 months ago
YESSSS!! Mission accomplished!! (And not in a George Bush kind of way either. Well, maybe a little bit in that kind of way, but still.)
RGA
· 5 months ago
I'd sit on this and spin before I'd re-appoint him to the Senate.
Zoble
· 5 months ago
I'll get Roland to resign by appointing him to a 4 year appointment under the gov's office and then appoint myself to the U.S. Senate with your help. I can then win the 6 yr term and be there when you need another vote against gun rights!!
aufjunk
· 5 months ago
"How about we send him to the moon?"
Speaking at Will
· 5 months ago
Patt Quinn give the thumbs up to Alexi Giannoulias(not pictured) whom was being pulled in a little red wagon by Dick Durbin on the way to tour his future Senate office.
Earnest
· 5 months ago
PQ: Mission Accomplished! DD: I've heard this before.
Yadi Dog
· 5 months ago
DD: Don't pay attention to the guy behind you, he won't be here for long.
PQ: Good thinking
unclesam
· 5 months ago
Durbin explains that they have no choice but to include both Sen. Burris and IL Rep. John Fritchey into the photograph. Governor Quinn shows his "emphatic" approval.
waltersobchak
· 5 months ago
Dick, you did a heck of of job on that wax figure of Roland.
james
· 5 months ago
PQ Looks like he's not budging. What's Plan B? RD Silent treatment? PQ Deal.
Anon
· 5 months ago
Can you believe we've been cast to play Moe and Larry in the new Three Stooges Movie? I wonder who they'll get to play Curly?
North of I-80
· 5 months ago
Dick, when I hold my breath, there's still a hot air leak somewhere. Plug it up with THIS will ya? It worked for Rollie...
InParis
· 5 months ago
Dick, what you told me about Roland is right on.
Rich Miller
· 5 months ago
I think we should have a vote on Fritchey.
Tomorrow, Cub fan.
Chicago-Dem
· 5 months ago
Utta here Dick!
Just workin'
· 5 months ago
Durbin to Quinn
"Oh, Patty, keep that thumb out of your mouth. That's only for alone times. Be good and you can bring your blankie in the car."
hmmm
· 5 months ago
Only a vote if it is a vote on what silly hat he would be required to wear.
Belle
· 5 months ago
Come on Dick I'll fight you for it. Loser looks over at Roland. Put it up! THUMB WAR! Whatsa matter, scared? Huh, huh?
anon
· 5 months ago
DD: So is he leaving? PQ: Yeah,it's all worked out. I talked to Ebert and he said all Roland had to do was this after each movie. DD: And Roland went for it? PQ: Yeah, he smiled said something like "Save Roland Burris an aisle seat."
Dole it out....
· 5 months ago
PQ performs his best Bob Dole impersonation.....
Ms Port Belly Mushroom
· 5 months ago
Dick, you ever get that feeling you was being watched?
Oh, I'm with ya' Pat. (whispering) Like a cadaver at a mausoleum maker's convention.
You got it, Dick; you got it.
Bluefish
· 5 months ago
I suspect a photo of the Honorable John Fritchey will be the subject of the next caption contest.
Abe's Ghost
· 5 months ago
You see, Dick, I was sorting through all the bills passed and I got this cut right here. Boy did that sting. Yeah, Pat, I know what you mean. Going through all that legislation is rough. Have you thought of going paperless? Might save some money and help the environment. Wow, Dick, you're smart. Thanks Pat.
The Doc
· 5 months ago
===Undetected by both Durbin and Quinn, Burris slips a small bag of weed into Quinn’s suit jacket pocket.===
Did this occur in unincorporated Cook County? Cha-ching!
Southern Transplant
· 5 months ago
You're my favorite.
RJW
· 5 months ago
Great job Dick in getting Roland to not seek re-election. He just agreed to be my campaign manager!
Pot calling kettle
· 5 months ago
Here's the plan. You give Burris a staff job, he resigns, I appoint myself to his seat, Lisa becomes Governor, and the Madigans get stuck with Illinois. I know you've been wanting to stick it to them for years. Now don't say a word until its done, or he'll find a way to stick us with that mess.
Bobs yer
· 5 months ago
DWCH @2:30 is too good to compete with. Sir, I salute you.
jechislo
· 5 months ago
"And he stuck in his thumb, and pulled out a budget, and said, 'What a good governor am I'".
phocion
· 5 months ago
What is up with Fritchey today?
Very good entries this round. My top five favorites are:
A Citizen @3:21 Social Circus @2:40 DSWCH @ 2:30 Cheswick @1:53 Bluefish @1:31
Fritchey, man...you want it too bad.
Reggaeman
· 5 months ago
PQ: And if I have to I will bring the Legislators back by gun point to get my tax increase! DD: Pat, you have to stick your index finger out straight to make like a gun. RB: This guy is making me look good!
Leigh
· 5 months ago
Rich, Perhaps if Rep. Fritchey attend a game at a decent ball park with great fans and a loved team, he would switch teams. Has he ever seen a World Series Championship banner that is not over 100 years old?
neato!
· 5 months ago
PQ: Just read an advance copy of Rod's book, big thumbs up from me!
profiles in courage
· 5 months ago
Roger Ebert (U of I Alum): Governor Quinn, what do you think of the U of I Board of Trustees.
Quinn: They're OUT!
il2009
· 5 months ago
PQ - Burris for Lt. Governor 2010! Are we all happy now?
Awkward Moment
· 5 months ago
Quinn:"C'mon Dick...watch me...am I doing it right this time?"
Governor Quinn makes his fifth attempt at doing the fist bump.
Durbin: "Dear God...make it stop."
thumby
· 5 months ago
PQ to Dick Durbin: Well Dick...You put your right thumb in....and then when you change your mind...you pull it out....
Anonymous
· 5 months ago
Woops! Forgot a line.
Aaron (assuming that’s our Shining Star): “Good afternoon, Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin, Senator Bur….â€
Burris (rehearsing silently to himself): "'Well, good afternoon young man!' No...wait! 'Why, hello, there, Aaron.' No, no. Too informal! 'Good after....'"
The Gov: “Where you goin’, Dick?â€
Durbin: “Well,…ummm…I…ummm…I was coming over to say hello to Aar…â€
The Gov: “Line to say hello starts back there. Now, please.â€
Aaron (thinking to himself): “AWKward.â€
Anonymous
· 5 months ago
God, Rich, I'm awful at these things!!! Couldn't we do a "Say a nice thing about someone in the other (or your) Party thing?" for a ticket?
unnamed for now
· 5 months ago
After soundly defeating Roland "All Thumbs" Burris in a thumb wrestling match, Dick "Digits" Durbin sizes up his next opponent... Aaron "Nails" Schock. Durbin's coach and legend in the sport, Pat "The Flipper" Quinn demonstrates the best technique to take down the rookie.
Boone Logan Square
· 5 months ago
Gov. Quinn demonstrates his approval of Sen. Durbin's suggestion to use ARRA funding to demolish the Metrodome before the Sox-Twins game Tuesday evening.
Anonymous
· 5 months ago
Awww...Unnamed, that's just plain mean (but kinda of funny).
Maybe it's a good thing that I'm not any good at these (a thought that popped into my mind as I read your nome de plume.) Couldn't really stay Anonymous for long, could I, if I won and came? (lol...it's been a long week...already.)
Arthur Andersen
· 5 months ago
"Alright, Dick, this is how it goes. Heads (thumb up) I hire the goofball, tails you go to Barack and get him a Fed job. Toss the quarter, kid."
Anonymous
· 5 months ago
lol. Good one, AA.
Reality Check
· 5 months ago
A Cards fan and a Sox fan discuss Mark Buehrle's major league record for consecutive batters retired.
Dad
· 5 months ago
Gotta say AA is the winner! It says SOOOOOO much with just a few words! If Rich doesn't select you I will send you something of equal value.
Big 19
· 5 months ago
Quinn's latest "go to" joke:
"What has a large thumb and is entirely out of its element in Springfield?
...This guy!!!"
Beans
· 5 months ago
Jechislo, good effort, but you need to bone up on your nursery rhymes.
PJQ: Dick, doesn't Roland reminds you of Little Jack Horner, the boy who stuck his thumb in a pie?
RJD: Uh, howzat?
PJQ: What did those Jesuits teach you when we were at Georgetown? Didn't you take medieval church history?
RJD: (please, not another homily...)
PJQ: Jack Horner the rhyme is a 16th Century political satire critical of Thomas "Jack" Horner, the steward of the Abbot of Glastonbury, who connived with the Abbot to get a "plum" manor all for himself, in the process bringing disrepute on the Abbot and the entire monastery. It's really quite remarkable. See, Rod is the Abbot, and Roland is the steward, and the manor plum is the senate seat, and ... it was part of the culture of corruption that caused Henry VIII to shut down the monasteries. Eh, just like Illinois. Don't you remember?
SCAG RIDER
· 5 months ago
Quinn, "Come on Dick, Look at my best Bill Clinton"
Burris, "If I'm good I get to talk to US senator next"
Durbin, "Where do we come up with these Clowns"
QTD
· 5 months ago
Pat Quinn: All right, I'll go in there for the people of Illinois. Powerful House Speaker or no Powerful House Speaker, democrats or no democrats, I'll tear them apart. I may not come out alive, but I'm going in there. There's only one thing I want you fellows to do. Dick Durbin, Roland Burris,Aaron Shock: What's that? Pat Quinn: Talk me out of it.
QTD
· 5 months ago
Sorry format was screwed up in last post.
Pat Quinn: All right, I'll go in there for the people of Illinois. Powerful House Speaker or no Powerful House Speaker, democrats or no democrats, I'll tear them apart. I may not come out alive, but I'm going in there. There's only one thing I want you fellows to do.
Dick Durbin, Roland Burris, Aaron Shock: What's that?
Pat Quinn: Talk me out of it.
Pale Rider
· 5 months ago
Who has a thumb and hates Roland? This guy!
Quizzical
· 5 months ago
Once he heard about the proclamation, he made me promise to flip a coin. It came up heads, and that's why I'm honoring, "Roland Burris, the best Illinois Senator and one of the most important people in world history".
just sayin
· 5 months ago
"I wouldn't be stuck in this hick town if I had gotten that part on 'Happy Days.' Check this out, I would have been great as The Fonz."
LouisXIV
· 5 months ago
"Yeah Dick. Roland's got the bags, we're good to go."
Old Veteran
· 5 months ago
Okay, Dick; If he sits on my thumb will you you let him run?
Kornfu
· 5 months ago
Who's got one thumb and can't make up his mind--this guy. Oh, wait I actually have two thumbs--you know what I mean.
TKS
· 5 months ago
Quinn: Who says you cant get to the top by sticking your thumb in governments eye.
All Comments
(Looks like that could be Schock on the left there.)
DD: Yep, and he heard every word.
Pat to Dick: "Can I get appointed to that job?"
Betsy sits in a corner and quietly weeps for loss of the PQ of yesteryear....
DD - to himself - man i am getting to old for this ****
Stop it, please. It's gross and stupid. All you're gonna do is find yourself stuck in permanent comment moderation like the last goofball I just deleted.
Try to be creative. Thanks.
I'm the Fonz!
or
Governor Quinn gives a thumbs up to the idea of ditching Senator Burris halfway to the Denny's that Quinn, Durbin and Burris were planning to get Grand Slams at.
or
Quinn to Durbin, I don't care how long you stare at my thumb, I am not the one who let them seat the Junior Senator...
(C'mon Rich, you know you want to go to the Sox game with me)
"I told Burris he could have my right thumb if he would resign his Senate seat today".
Though I would like to offer a kind gesture to one of our friends here who has been going through a tough time.
I would like to pay it forward and bestow my earned ticket onto Bill. Once he gets done writing the Forward to "The Governor", of course.
If he will let me.
A Cub fan? I should give the ticket to one of the most notorious Cub fans in all of Chicago?
Oh, yeah, that'll happen.
lol
Bill already has a ticket. You're gonna have to pick somebody else.
Maybe rep Fritchey, if he asks nicely. And promises to wear a sombrero during the game.
Fez, maybe.
One with the two beer holders, sounds convenient.
Beenie w/ a propeller, wouldn't be the first time.
Blago 2006 ballcap, not so much.
But a sombrero?
Threatening me with a human rights beef is not asking nicely.
Just sayin...
You and I have known each other too long to have to be nice to each other.
Preferably in public on this blog. :)
True, but my blog, my rules.
Sorry, Cub fan. Just not your day.
==Preferably in public on this blog. :)==
All begging subject to the written approval of Speaker Madigan.
Too soon?
Does it count if I'm flippant on the outside but begging on the inside?
PQ: Dick, who's this guy behind me? He with you?
DD: Nope, not with me, never seen him before.
He went on to say that he may even put up a post contradicting this one but that it would only be for show and that he doesn't really mean it.
Just thought you all should know.
Durbin: "Ach! Fritchey!"
DD "yeah, sure ya did..."
"Can you believe these guys, heck I've been doing this since before o Schock was even born.
Alright who's next.... 1 2 3 4 I declare a thumb war...
jokers to the right,
here I am
Stuck in the middle with you
He went all in
to see the Senator DD
He stuck out his thumb
just begging for some
but it wasn't meant to be
For all of the seats
A Sox fan's free treat
were taken by Rich(ie)
I understand that these particular Sox seats are part of a TIF district. Can you confirm?
I believe he just accomplished embarassment with that last post. So he gets the tix, rich.
And let's face it, he will never win this on his own.
DD: Can't he get anything right? It was Maj. Winchester, and he threatened to use his index finger.
DD: I've heard this before.
PQ: Good thinking
RD Silent treatment?
PQ Deal.
Tomorrow, Cub fan.
"Oh, Patty, keep that thumb out of your mouth. That's only for alone times. Be good and you can bring your blankie in the car."
PQ: Yeah,it's all worked out. I talked to Ebert and he said all Roland had to do was this after each movie.
DD: And Roland went for it?
PQ: Yeah, he smiled said something like "Save Roland Burris an aisle seat."
Oh, I'm with ya' Pat. (whispering) Like a cadaver at a mausoleum maker's convention.
You got it, Dick; you got it.
Yeah, Pat, I know what you mean. Going through all that legislation is rough. Have you thought of going paperless? Might save some money and help the environment.
Wow, Dick, you're smart.
Thanks Pat.
Did this occur in unincorporated Cook County? Cha-ching!
and pulled out a budget,
and said, 'What a good governor am I'".
Very good entries this round. My top five favorites are:
A Citizen @3:21
Social Circus @2:40
DSWCH @ 2:30
Cheswick @1:53
Bluefish @1:31
Fritchey, man...you want it too bad.
DD: Pat, you have to stick your index finger out straight to make like a gun.
RB: This guy is making me look good!
Quinn: They're OUT!
Governor Quinn makes his fifth attempt at doing the fist bump.
Durbin: "Dear God...make it stop."
Aaron (assuming that’s our Shining Star): “Good afternoon, Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin, Senator Bur….â€
Burris (rehearsing silently to himself): "'Well, good afternoon young man!' No...wait! 'Why, hello, there, Aaron.' No, no. Too informal! 'Good after....'"
The Gov: “Where you goin’, Dick?â€
Durbin: “Well,…ummm…I…ummm…I was coming over to say hello to Aar…â€
The Gov: “Line to say hello starts back there. Now, please.â€
Aaron (thinking to himself): “AWKward.â€
Maybe it's a good thing that I'm not any good at these (a thought that popped into my mind as I read your nome de plume.) Couldn't really stay Anonymous for long, could I, if I won and came? (lol...it's been a long week...already.)
"What has a large thumb and is entirely out of its element in Springfield?
...This guy!!!"
PJQ: Dick, doesn't Roland reminds you of Little Jack Horner, the boy who stuck his thumb in a pie?
RJD: Uh, howzat?
PJQ: What did those Jesuits teach you when we were at Georgetown? Didn't you take medieval church history?
RJD: (please, not another homily...)
PJQ: Jack Horner the rhyme is a 16th Century political satire critical of Thomas "Jack" Horner, the steward of the Abbot of Glastonbury, who connived with the Abbot to get a "plum" manor all for himself, in the process bringing disrepute on the Abbot and the entire monastery. It's really quite remarkable. See, Rod is the Abbot, and Roland is the steward, and the manor plum is the senate seat, and ... it was part of the culture of corruption that caused Henry VIII to shut down the monasteries. Eh, just like Illinois. Don't you remember?
Burris, "If I'm good I get to talk to US senator next"
Durbin, "Where do we come up with these Clowns"
Pat Quinn: All right, I'll go in there for the people of Illinois. Powerful House Speaker or no Powerful House Speaker, democrats or no democrats, I'll tear them apart. I may not come out alive, but I'm going in there. There's only one thing I want you fellows to do.
Dick Durbin, Roland Burris, Aaron Shock: What's that?
Pat Quinn: Talk me out of it.