DISQUS

Wumpus · 1 year ago

Yeah, Antonin says hi

Matt G · 1 year ago

"I'll remember you when I'm President," says Rod.

Pot calling kettle · 1 year ago

Obama says: "Rod, why is your hand always so greasy?"

Can't put my name on this one · 1 year ago

Governor,

I hope that you don't mind if I check to see if you're wearing a wire.

Bill · 1 year ago

Stick with me and you'll do very well for yourself.

Rich Miller · 1 year ago

It might help if you identify who is talking. Thanks. Then again, maybe Bill's post was deliberately vague. lol

Anonymous · 1 year ago

Promise to remember me if I ever need a pardon?

gray wolf · 1 year ago

Blago-"do you know of a nice church I can attend?"

Da Poodle · 1 year ago

With apologies to Mr. Pay-Me-To-Read-Me....

“Hey, check out this new polo shirt. Do you like it? I got it in Wrigleyville. Did you see the Cubs last night? Weren’t they great? It reminded me of a book I read once on the Romans. I think I told you about that book before. Hey, speaking of Rome, I ran into DeLeo this morning. I love that guy. Isn’t he a hoot? He gave me a ride in his new car. What kind of car do you drive now? I don’t drive because I’m the governor. Do you like to drive? I remember years ago, when I first learned how to drive. Have you ever driven in LA? It’s crazy, man, I tell ya. I was just in Arizona. Saw the Cubs. Did I ask you about the Cubs game last night? Aren’t they great?”

“No.”

Independent · 1 year ago

"Anything you need, Barry, you name it."

(Dead silence)

Anonymous · 1 year ago

"Stick with me Barack, and I'll show you how it's done"

(Obama, thinking to himself, "This guy is headed for the bottom bunk on the Yankton Express")

Fox Mulder · 1 year ago

Obama: "You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder..."

heet101 · 1 year ago

Rod: "How's my hair? Do you wear Lucky jeans too? Just look at all my signs...where are yours? I'd make the perfect running mate...we can bus these people anywhere!"

tom from chicago · 1 year ago

Barak: No really, that's close enough Rod.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

A portrait of two men on their way to making history - each in their own way

He Makes Ryan Look Like a Sain · 1 year ago

"Please Pardon me!!! Please Pardon Me!!!"

Toni H · 1 year ago

Hey - did you hear the one about the Pope and the Rabbi?

Ghost · 1 year ago

Rod: Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. Until that day accept this [rally] as a gift on my daughter's [birthday] day.

H20 · 1 year ago

Barack - Roddie, I hear your not taking your meds.
Rod - How about those Cubs last night.

Friday blahs · 1 year ago

Barack's thinking, "Forget the whole Rev. Wright thing. If a video of me with THIS guy shows up on YouTube, I'm toast."

Ghost · 1 year ago

oops to many days...need an edit box for posts :)

Commonsense in Illinois · 1 year ago

Rod: See, Barack it's like this. You pay for the bus and a box lunch and they hold up the signs, just like that and the t.v. reports how the people just love you...they really do.

Barack: I can't believe this guy's governor...

Northside Bunker · 1 year ago

Blago: You know I have "Presidential Hair".
Obama: Yes Rod, but I have the brains.

Jake from Elwood · 1 year ago

Obama: "Rod, I have to pat you on the back for how smoothly you disassociated yourself from your father-in-law. I am taking notes in case I need to do likewise to a trusted advisor down the road."
Blago: "Smile Barry the cameras are on. Do you want to go for a jog later?"

Speaking At Will · 1 year ago

(Blago) I voted for Hilary.

A Citizen · 1 year ago

Rod: "What did Tony send you for Christmas? I got an Envelope!"
Barry: "I just got a lousy 10 foot wide lot."

ZC · 1 year ago

Blago: "How much do you pay for your crowds?"
Obama: "Actually ..."

anon · 1 year ago

BO: Are you a working class white Democrat? If so, I need you to support me.

RB: I want Mike Leavitt's job.

MOON · 1 year ago

BLAGO : You know neither one of us is qualified to be president!

OBAMA: You are correct, but the voters have not figured that out with regards to me!

Bluefish · 1 year ago

BO: Boy, I'm gonna regret this someday.

Tollway Dan · 1 year ago

BARACK ~ Come on Rod, get up to the podium and give your "it's a Win Win Day" speech. I promise, I'll have all the reports locked up till you get done.
BLAGOJEVICH ~ Is my plane ready, I especially like take-offs and landings.

VanillaMan · 1 year ago

BO: "As I am look into your crowd Governor, I see bitter ignorant people who will probably not understand me. They look like bowlers and smell like sausage and beer. Their fashions are so vulgar, and the logos on your signs are so , eighties!"

"I don't see a single Abercrombie and Fitch hoodie in the bunch! What? They shop at JCPenney?"

"Do they have to play that music? That's been SO DONE!"

"God! I hate slumming!"

Sahims2 · 1 year ago

Obama says to Hot Rod - "OK, all those signs you gave out have my name on the back, right? Be sure to signal everyone to turn them over when the network camera guy starts shooting."

Rod, "No problem, boss. Heh, Heh. just practicing for when you get into the White House."

DumberThanYouThink · 1 year ago

Blagoof: Hey I won't leak the TR land sale to the Tribune if you promise me pardon!
BO: Done!
Blaggoof: (Tee Hee I had my fingers crossed)
BO: (Tee Hee. I had my fingers crossed)

Name Withheld · 1 year ago

Blago: "and then the pope says '$5.00 - same as downtown...'"

Toni H · 1 year ago

Rod: Hey - does this hair make my head look big?
Barry: uh...oh...uh...yeah..it does...
Rod: Hey - does this shirt make my head look big?
Barry: uh...oh...uh...yeah..it does...
Rod: Hey - enough about you, let's talk about me!

Ya Know..... · 1 year ago

BO: I'm lookin' for a VP who knows the game.
RB: No problem; we've got Rezko in common, don't we?

ChiCountryGuy · 1 year ago

Rich, it's Friday, let's have some fun. Post a new thread for HR1231.

Hey There · 1 year ago

Say....Rod, thank them for holding your signs up and a free CTA ticket will be issued for their efforts....but only, as you dictated, if they are elderly. I suggest a quick exit would be the key to eliminate any further embarrassment.

Vole · 1 year ago

BO: Is that how they pronounce it in Scranton?
RB: Don't screw it up!

SSide · 1 year ago

Blago: "Can you consider me for Vice President?"

Obama: "No, se puede"

Dan S, a Voter & Cubs Fan · 1 year ago

I want the top bunk, No I want the top bunk, wait better see what Tony wants.

Wacker Drive · 1 year ago

Rod- NO! I'm not going up there, I see Patrick F.
Barack- I'm tellin' you, he's not there.

GoAwayBadDream · 1 year ago

O: "Really. Breath mint Rod?"

wordslinger · 1 year ago

B: "Rod, you're standing on my foot."

R: "Pardon me?"

B: "In your dreams -- now get off my foot!"

Anonymous · 1 year ago

Fired up?

Ready to go? (to jail?)

Boone Logan Square · 1 year ago

"Rod, this is as close as you'll ever get to the White House."

Bud Man · 1 year ago

AP: Presidential candidate Barack Obama shakes the hand of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich at a campaign speech in 2006. Blagojevich, impeached six months ago, was recently indicted for activities related to his tenure as Governor.

Fox News: Senator and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama embraces former Governor Rod Blagojevich at a re-election campaign speech in 2006. Blagojevich, the one-time popular Democrat Governor of Obama's state, was impeached and later indicted on numerous counts related to organized corupution in state government.

Louis G. Atsaves · 1 year ago

I say reform.
You say change.

What else can we both say to keep getting elected?

Vole · 1 year ago

BO: I get to run against Keyes.
RB: I get to run against Topinka.
BO: You get campaign money from Rezko.
RB: You too!
BO: It just doesn't get any easier than this! Hehehe.

Levois · 1 year ago

Obama: "Can you chew gum and walk to the podium at the same time?"

anon · 1 year ago

RB: GEEZ!!! Talk about testicular virility!!!

Anonymous45 · 1 year ago

Rod: "Emil always liked you best!"

North of I-80 · 1 year ago

Rod: ... then as you as you take office, you'll fire Fitz right?
Barack: Change, yes... I have a pastor who would be perfect for the job.

This one's for Rich · 1 year ago

Have you read today's Capitol Fax?

Wumpus · 1 year ago

So the little black girl says "Hey, Senator Obama" and she was talking to me!

BehindTheScenes · 1 year ago

(Either)

Geez! First liar doesn't have a chance...

dc · 1 year ago

Rod: "You've been a great supporter and friend. I hear you're going to be working in the new administration. I hope its something where you can... (bzzz).. make some money (bzzz)... some money (bzzz)... some money...(bzzz)."

Barack: Somebody get over here quick! The string is broken!"

another pro-gunner · 1 year ago

Yes, that's very impressive. Is that why they call you "Rod"?

downstater · 1 year ago

Blago: Uh...I think I'm gonna need a pardon from you...and a job. Can I have the Lincoln bedroom?

plutocrat03 · 1 year ago

Now Rod, there may be a time I may have to distance myself from you and Tony.

Let him it is business not personal....


By the way keep those cards and cash coming.

DownSouth · 1 year ago

Good luck Rod. I'll see you in 7-10 years.

Gregor · 1 year ago

"Can we trade speeches?"

Cranky Old Man · 1 year ago

RB-You promised to bring your kids? I need to hide behind them.

Anon · 1 year ago

Rod: "So then this little girl comes up to me and says 'Oh my God, it's Barack Obama."

Mmmmmm! · 1 year ago

Blago: Those signs in the back say "Indict Blagojevich".
Barack: What do you want for a box lunch?

Dirt Guy · 1 year ago

BO - If you, Madigan and Emil were in a boat together, and it sank, who would be saved?

RB - Why me of course, I'm the most important person in Illinois, maybe the Universe.

BO - NO ROD! The State of Illinois would be saved.

Ahem · 1 year ago

Rod: OK, Barak, warm up the crowd real nice and then I'll bring it on home. Thanks for being on the dais with me. Soon, when I'm president, I'll give you a cabinet position.
Barak: Indeed.

GoAwayBadDream · 1 year ago

RB: "I think I see Rich Miller out there."
BO: "Smile, wave, and run left."

sine die · 1 year ago

"I'll trade you Rezco,Kelly,KJ, and Ali for a player to be named later..."

st.paddy · 1 year ago

I've got a bunch of kids standing by the gate in case we need to get out of here quick.

Snidely Whiplash · 1 year ago

"Trust me, roll with the 'reform' schtick ... look at me, I'm rolling in dough!"

A Citizen · 1 year ago

"You look statesmanlike and I'll look statesmanlike and we'll shake hands looking very serious and those idiots out there will vote for us . . . again.

Snidely Whiplash · 1 year ago

"I kept telling Rezko: 'You've got to reach up HERE to check for a wire!'"

BandCamp · 1 year ago

R: "There's a guy playing a tuba behind you!"
O: "Relax. What are you, a TUBAPHOBE!?"

Snidely Whiplash · 1 year ago

"There's a time and place for everything, Rod, but this ISN'T an airport men's room!"

God's Country · 1 year ago

BO: "No, I'm not having the Department of Education create and fund a Governor's School".

GoBearsss · 1 year ago

"Hey, whaddya think the chances are of a guy with a funny name being elected president?"

If It Walks Like a Duck... · 1 year ago

Real estate deals on the Southside? No, better leave Patti out of this - trust me Barack - Tony's our "go to" guy.

District 49 · 1 year ago

"Sen. Demuzio is looking HOT!"

Cup of Blues · 1 year ago

Obama- So Rod, I see you've cleaned up Illinois.
Rod- CASH IS KING!

bluedog demo · 1 year ago

It is " the best of times and the worst of times " in Illinois politics !

Moline Maleman · 1 year ago

O wears that same shirt every Tuesday and Thursday while B wears his blues on Saturday only. So what day is it?

Bruno · 1 year ago

R: Since Tony's home now, ya want go to his barbeque Sunday?
B: I'm a little busy these days Rod.
R: Oh, what have you been up too?
B: How about those Cubs!

Amuzing Myself · 1 year ago

Blagojevich: "Do you Polka?!"

anon · 1 year ago

"I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine...."

GofGelnview · 1 year ago

"I feel like I need a shower"- Cari

Ron Burgundy · 1 year ago

Obama: Lot of supporters you have here, Rod.

Blago: Those aren't supporters. Those are process servers.

Anon14 · 1 year ago

Rod: "HOW do you pronounce your middle name!!!"

South Side Mike · 1 year ago

After witnessing the two tie the knot in Boston, well wishers try to help Barack spell his new last name.

Dirt Guy · 1 year ago

BO thinking to himself "Geez, I hate touching this guy. He's so greazy!"

phocion · 1 year ago

Rich - have you laughed yet?

Rich Miller · 1 year ago

Once.

Yellow Dog Democrat · 1 year ago

Obama: "Psst..Rod, don't stand so close, I'm running for President."

Blago: "Oh, yeah sure....Have you picked a running mate?"

Reality Check · 1 year ago

BO to RB:
Cost of a job in state government: $25,000 & up
Cost of a top flight legal defense: $3,000,000 & up
You and George Ryan sharing a cell: priceless

Cranky Old Man · 1 year ago

RB - Barack, thanks for helping me with the Crazy Roddy's Illinois Liquididation Sale. Repeat after me, "The Illinois Lottery, IT'S GOTTA GO!!! The Thompson Building, IT'S GOTTA GO!!! NO OFFER TOO LOW BECAUSE I'M CRAZY!!!"

Cranky Old Man · 1 year ago

Liquidation.

Beverly Ascaradis · 1 year ago

Barack: Pardon me, Rod.
Rod: No, pardon Tony.

Democrat · 1 year ago

You think got trouble with Rezko, have you seen my Pastor?

so-called "Austin Mayor" · 1 year ago

Reminds me of Good Friday services:

'While he was still speaking, Blago arrived. With him was a large crowd.

'(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!”) Immediately he went up to Obama and said, “Greetings, Teacher,” and kissed him.

'Obama said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Obama and arrested him.'

Again, I'm afraid I took the wrong lessons from Sunday School...

-- SCAM
so-called "Austin Mayor"
http://austinmayor.blogspot.com

Aon14 · 1 year ago

Rod: "You see B, that's how you give a good speech!"

Speaking at Will · 1 year ago

Blago to Obama:

I'm a big fan of Mike Bost, how about you?

Beowulf · 1 year ago

Rod: "It seems that your campaign has been losing momentum here lately ever since the Reverend Wright, Tony Rezko, & Louis Farahkan relationships came to light. I think that I can help you out."

Barack:"Forgive me for not looking directly at you Rod. I am afraid that somebody might think that we are friends if they see me talking to you. How can you help me?"

Rod: "Normally, I would ask for a nominal campaign donation of around $25,000 but for you, it will be on the house. I will agree to allow you to tell the media and voters that if elected, you will be choosing me as your running mate! That should throw you over the top and Hillary will be toast."

Now, come on Rich, THAT IS FUNNY.

GofGelnview · 1 year ago

rich- you have to give it to Ron Burgundy...His quote is the best.