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unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
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This state and city is represented by Senators Obama and Durbin, Rep Jesse Jackson Jr, Gov Rod Blogojevich, House leader Mike Madigan, Attorney General Lisa Madigan (Mike's daughter), Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Cook County President Todd Stroger, and Senate President Emil Jones.

This is the leadership in this state, ALL DEMOCRATS.

They are all pointing the fingers at each other, they can't blame Republicans because there are none.



In the last six months 292 people have been killed in Chicago, 221 troops killed in Iraq.

The State pension is $44 billion in debt, worst in the country.

Cook County (Chicago) sales tax is 10.25%, highest in the country.

Chicago school system is rated one of the worst in the country.

Chicago as a sanctuary city harbors thousands of illegal aliens costing the taxpayers and state more money.

Daley wants to lay off over 1000 city employees and have garbage picked up every two weeks which will lead to a worse rat infestation and spread disease, yet he has millions to spend to get the 2016 Olympics.

Corruption is through the roof with hiring scandals, government contract scandals, police brutality, etc.

The state's economy is ranked 48th in the nation.


This is what Obama comes from, these are his roots. These are his political friends. Is this the change he has in store for Washington?
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    wtf....

    not cool.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    unsung wrote:
    received in an email


    This state and city is represented by Senators Obama and Durbin, Rep Jesse Jackson Jr, Gov Rod Blogojevich, House leader Mike Madigan, Attorney General Lisa Madigan (Mike's daughter), Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Cook County President Todd Stroger, and Senate President Emil Jones.

    This is the leadership in this state, ALL DEMOCRATS.

    They are all pointing the fingers at each other, they can't blame Republicans because there are none.



    In the last six months 292 people have been killed in Chicago, 221 troops killed in Iraq.

    The State pension is $44 billion in debt, worst in the country.

    Cook County (Chicago) sales tax is 10.25%, highest in the country.

    Chicago school system is rated one of the worst in the country.

    Chicago as a sanctuary city harbors thousands of illegal aliens costing the taxpayers and state more money.

    Daley wants to lay off over 1000 city employees and have garbage picked up every two weeks which will lead to a worse rat infestation and spread disease, yet he has millions to spend to get the 2016 Olympics.

    Corruption is through the roof with hiring scandals, government contract scandals, police brutality, etc.

    The state's economy is ranked 48th in the nation.


    This is what Obama comes from, these are his roots. These are his political friends. Is this the change he has in store for Washington?

    Those are some pretty shitty statistics. As for the corruption and mismanagement there is no excuse for that. That falls squarely on the politicians but as for the state's economy you have to take a look at other contributing factors.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    So federal legislators like Obama, Durbin and Rep Jesse Jackson Jr are now responsible for state budgets, city crime levels, and city schools?

    I guess you wouldn't mind at all if the federal government took over your city?
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  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    from here: http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/azcrime.htm

    In 2000, Arizona’s 70.3 reported Forced Rapes per 100,000 people, ranked the state 1st highest.


    I blame John McCain for this...
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Here is a comparison of crime rates between Chicago and Phoenix. Guess McCain is a pretty shitty on crime since his Phoenix is pretty much on par or worse than Chicago in certain categories, with the exception of Assault, Theft and Forceable Rape which Chicago has no stats for.

    http://newyork.areaconnect.com/crime/compare.htm?c1=Chicago&s1=IL&c2=Phoenix&s2=AZ
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    mammasan wrote:
    Here is a comparison of crime rates between Chicago and Phoenix. Guess McCain is a pretty shitty on crime since his Phoenix is pretty much on par or worse than Chicago in certain categories, with the exception of Assault, Theft and Forceable Rape which Chicago has no stats for.

    http://newyork.areaconnect.com/crime/compare.htm?c1=Chicago&s1=IL&c2=Phoenix&s2=AZ


    Next time I go to Phoenix, there is no way that I am renting a car again. Thanks to John McCain and Jon Kyl's total lack of oversight in the matter, that city's auto theft rate is waaaaayyyyy too high.
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Next time I go to Phoenix, there is no way that I am renting a car again. Thanks to John McCain and Jon Kyl's total lack of oversight in the matter, that city's auto theft rate is waaaaayyyyy too high.

    Tell me about is also their unemployment rate has shot up from 3.7% in August 2007 to 5.6% in August 2008. McCain and Kyl can't seem to keep jobs in Arizona.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Also seems to be a bit of fiscal mismanagement going on in Arizona as well.

    http://townhall.com/columnists/LindsayBoyd/2007/10/16/goldwater_institute_arizona_feeling_the_heat&Comments=true
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • cubbieblue82cubbieblue82 Posts: 292
    unsung wrote:
    received in an email


    This state and city is represented by Senators Obama and Durbin, Rep Jesse Jackson Jr, Gov Rod Blogojevich, House leader Mike Madigan, Attorney General Lisa Madigan (Mike's daughter), Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Cook County President Todd Stroger, and Senate President Emil Jones.

    This is the leadership in this state, ALL DEMOCRATS.

    They are all pointing the fingers at each other, they can't blame Republicans because there are none.



    In the last six months 292 people have been killed in Chicago, 221 troops killed in Iraq.

    The State pension is $44 billion in debt, worst in the country.

    Cook County (Chicago) sales tax is 10.25%, highest in the country.

    Chicago school system is rated one of the worst in the country.

    Chicago as a sanctuary city harbors thousands of illegal aliens costing the taxpayers and state more money.

    Daley wants to lay off over 1000 city employees and have garbage picked up every two weeks which will lead to a worse rat infestation and spread disease, yet he has millions to spend to get the 2016 Olympics.

    Corruption is through the roof with hiring scandals, government contract scandals, police brutality, etc.

    The state's economy is ranked 48th in the nation.


    This is what Obama comes from, these are his roots. These are his political friends. Is this the change he has in store for Washington?

    Ever been to Chicago? It's a pretty nice place actually, you should come see for yourself. It's funny how you don't compare much of these stats to other cities of comparable size.

    I'm sick of all the Repubs (McCain) included bashing Chicago for political gain. Yeah, some of our city politicians are corrupt fucks, but what's new there? Isn't that one of the things we're famous for? ;)
    Obama/Biden '08!!!
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    unsung wrote:
    received in an email


    This state and city is represented by Senators Obama and Durbin, Rep Jesse Jackson Jr, Gov Rod Blogojevich, House leader Mike Madigan, Attorney General Lisa Madigan (Mike's daughter), Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Cook County President Todd Stroger, and Senate President Emil Jones.

    This is the leadership in this state, ALL DEMOCRATS.

    They are all pointing the fingers at each other, they can't blame Republicans because there are none.



    In the last six months 292 people have been killed in Chicago, 221 troops killed in Iraq.

    The State pension is $44 billion in debt, worst in the country.

    Cook County (Chicago) sales tax is 10.25%, highest in the country.

    Chicago school system is rated one of the worst in the country.

    Chicago as a sanctuary city harbors thousands of illegal aliens costing the taxpayers and state more money.

    Daley wants to lay off over 1000 city employees and have garbage picked up every two weeks which will lead to a worse rat infestation and spread disease, yet he has millions to spend to get the 2016 Olympics.

    Corruption is through the roof with hiring scandals, government contract scandals, police brutality, etc.

    The state's economy is ranked 48th in the nation.


    This is what Obama comes from, these are his roots. These are his political friends. Is this the change he has in store for Washington?

    Seems like a can of worms has been opened up with your email, what do you have to say?

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  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    cubbieblue82 wrote:
    Yeah, some of our city politicians are corrupt fucks, but what's new there? Isn't that one of the things we're famous for? ;)
    Why, yes it is.....:D
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  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    tybird wrote:
    Why, yes it is.....:D

    I think that New Jersey probably takes the cake for most corrupt government. If there isn't a corruption scandal involving one of politicians it surely means that they are not doing their job.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • flywallyflyflywallyfly Posts: 1,453
    Owned.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    what's funny is that the O.P. was in the C.H.A.N.G.E. thread criticizing the original post because it came from Fox news, stating that left doesn't believe in Fox as a crdible news source, so it couldn't be true .... (note, there are many sources that reported it, I just chose to post the Fox link so the right leaners wouldn't say it was biased media)

    But he's more than happy to post and EMAIL as a credible source ... ha ha ... what's next, quoting people's posts on the Sean Hannity forum as fact?
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  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Chicago school systems have an 83% graduation rate 2008 as compared to 74.8% just 6 years ago.

    Many public schools systems are starting to model their inner city school policies after the Chicago successes from the last 4 years.

    Obama led the reformed inner city schools to higher standards...

    can't post link, I'm on my iPhone

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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    jimed14 wrote:
    what's funny is that the O.P. was in the C.H.A.N.G.E. thread criticizing the original post because it came from Fox news, stating that left doesn't believe in Fox as a crdible news source, so it couldn't be true .... (note, there are many sources that reported it, I just chose to post the Fox link so the right leaners wouldn't say it was biased media)

    But he's more than happy to post and EMAIL as a credible source ... ha ha ... what's next, quoting people's posts on the Sean Hannity forum as fact?


    Did you look up what was posted or did you just post a reply thinking you were smarter than you actually are? Next time try looking up the facts and you will find you should have just kept your mouth shut.
  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    blackredyellow wrote:
    So federal legislators like Obama, Durbin and Rep Jesse Jackson Jr are now responsible for state budgets, city crime levels, and city schools?

    I guess you wouldn't mind at all if the federal government took over your city?


    Where do you think Obama came from? Do you even know what he was before he was in the US Senate? So now that he has been a US Senator for a few years we should forget policies in his past and all of his past political positions?
  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    cubbieblue82 wrote:
    Ever been to Chicago? It's a pretty nice place actually, you should come see for yourself. It's funny how you don't compare much of these stats to other cities of comparable size.

    I'm sick of all the Repubs (McCain) included bashing Chicago for political gain. Yeah, some of our city politicians are corrupt fucks, but what's new there? Isn't that one of the things we're famous for? ;)


    How about them Cubs? Haha.

    Uh I live there.
  • cubbieblue82cubbieblue82 Posts: 292
    unsung wrote:
    How about them Cubs? Haha.

    Uh I live there.

    It's football season in Chicago now... :(

    You live here huh? So would you want the military in our streets? That bad is it? We must live in different cities.
    Obama/Biden '08!!!
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    unsung wrote:
    Did you look up what was posted or did you just post a reply thinking you were smarter than you actually are? Next time try looking up the facts and you will find you should have just kept your mouth shut.

    So I guess McCain should be held responsible as well for the condition of his state as well.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    unsung wrote:
    Did you look up what was posted or did you just post a reply thinking you were smarter than you actually are? Next time try looking up the facts and you will find you should have just kept your mouth shut.

    I just wanted a source, is that too much to ask?

    I could send someone an e-mail and they could claim it as fact, doesn't make it so ...

    and I will never keep my mouth shut ... unless of course, you'd like to shut it. ;)
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  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    If Chicago is so shitty, why does every other city I've been too seem like a craphole in comparison?

    Chicago has its problems, but it is a world class city amongst the top 10 places in world, and Lincoln Park in Chicago is rated the best place to live in the country..

    And yes, our taxes are high, but they help pay for one of the best shorelines in the country..
  • iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    Chicago has its problems, just like any other major city, but it has its successes too. The unemployment rate has been going down for the past 4 years. The murder rate has decreased in the last 7 years, from 665 in 2001 to 443 in 2007. Instances of robberies, assaults and thefts have also gone down. The high school graduation rate has gone up.
    Yes, sales taxes are high. But I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    mammasan wrote:
    Those are some pretty shitty statistics. As for the corruption and mismanagement there is no excuse for that. That falls squarely on the politicians but as for the state's economy you have to take a look at other contributing factors.
    Oh man, you are unbelievable. JUST ADMIT IT! He sucks!
    Give it up. You freaking bore me with this BS time and time again.
    I am pretty sure your boy WILL be president, and then after a few years I hope you are still in here so I can laugh at your face and say I told you so.
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  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Oh man, you are unbelievable. JUST ADMIT IT! He sucks!
    Give it up. You freaking bore me with this BS time and time again.
    I am pretty sure your boy WILL be president, and then after a few years I hope you are still in here so I can laugh at your face and say I told you so.

    dude, i usually agree with you on everything over in the AET and you are one funny fucker !! but you have said yourself that you dont know much about politics, yet you know you hate the left, and Obama???

    just saying.


    now go find some gypsies to beat on :D
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  • GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    1 stat the op forgot
    Best fn' city in the country= Chi-City!!
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    the wolf wrote:
    dude, i usually agree with you on everything over in the AET and you are one funny fucker !! but you have said yourself that you dont know much about politics, yet you know you hate the left, and Obama???

    just saying.


    now go find some gypsies to beat on :D
    I know enough to know who I like and don't like. I may not be a professor in the subject like most in here, but i know who I relate with and agree with. No way I can support Obama bro.

    Still love ya! ;)
    PS Since this all started this year i have been reading more and more everyday.
    i gotta fight.
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  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Oh man, you are unbelievable. JUST ADMIT IT! He sucks!
    Give it up. You freaking bore me with this BS time and time again.
    I am pretty sure your boy WILL be president, and then after a few years I hope you are still in here so I can laugh at your face and say I told you so.

    Sort of like those of us that did not vote for Bush ... we're all saying "we told you so!" ... but, just wondering if the American public will fall for it again.

    Might be a different lead actor, but it's the same damn movie.
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    jimed14 wrote:

    Might be a different lead actor, but it's the same damn movie.
    That response is 100% proof that you know nothing about McCain.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    acoustic guy wrote:
    That response is 100% proof that you know nothing about McCain.


    I know a lot about McCain, what his stances are, and what he's proposing.

    It only takes a read at JohnMcCain.com to figure it out. Which I have done ... often ... (see the healthcare thread)
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
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