Bring the troops back from Iraq, Chicago needs them

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  • jimed14
    jimed14 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. ;)
    "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
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean 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..
  • iamica
    iamica 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.
    Chicago 2000 : Chicago 2003 : Chicago 2006 : Summerfest 2006 : Lollapalooza 2007 : Chicago 2009 : Noblesville (Indy) 2010 : PJ20 (East Troy) 2011 : Wrigley Field 2013 : Milwaukee (Yield) 2014 : Wrigley Field 2016
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic 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.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • the wolf
    the 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
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • Gmoney
    Gmoney 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 guy
    acoustic 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.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • jimed14
    jimed14 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.
    "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
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic 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.
  • jimed14
    jimed14 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
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    acoustic guy wrote:
    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.

    its all good. at least you are reading about it.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • heartdesire
    heartdesire Posts: 430
    unsung if you don't like chicago and the way it is run then why don't you move?

    We get it, you have great disdain for Obama. Where are the actual links verifying these supposed facts and statistics? My question is who put together the email you posted? Obama is not responsible for Chicago's political condition ...

    http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/theworks/080918/

    It is an assumption of the mentioned politicians to be his friends, who are you to know who his friends are or not? He may be involved in governmental duties with these individuals, though you can't know for sure if they are friends or not.

    This commentary along with your question to me is leading and fallacious ...
    unsung wrote:
    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?

    As we have seen along this campaign trail, on both sides, many things are spun. The email you provided isn't backed up by fact and is yet another spun leading piece of propaganda.
    "i'm a dedicated insomniac" ~ ev nyc beacon 6/22
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i still would put New Orleans and Louisiana on the top of list. new corruption scandals every week. been happening for decades.
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    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.

    Number one I did say that the politicians in Illinios are responsible for mismanagement and corrupt, maybe you should actually read my post instead of attacking me. I stated that the economy may not be their fault, that you would have to look at other contributing factors. So your whole assumption of me is just plain wrong. Second Obama is not my boy. I dislike his policies as much as I dislike McCain's. In my opinion both candidates don't deserve to be president and I have stated that time and time again on this board. Lastly I posted statistics on the state of Arizona, which I guess you ignored since they don't coincide with your political views. Phoenix has just a bad a crime problem as Chicago. Arizona's unemployment rate is steadily rising, just as Illinois, and Arizona is facing it's own issues with fiscal mismanagement. So I posed the question, if Obama is to be held responsible for Illinois woes should the same standard apply to McCain. I don't need your answer because I'm sure you will say no. I have shown time and again to be un-biased in this race while you have done nothing but inject hyper-partisan bullshit and talking points into every post. You point out Obama's flaws, which there are many of them, but continue to pleasantly ignore McCain's. So next time actually take the time to read what I posted before you come on here and make a royal ass out of yourself.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    Double Post
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    I'm still waiting to see if McCain supporters believe that he should be held responsible for the woes in Arizona?
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • heartdesire
    heartdesire Posts: 430
    mammasan wrote:
    I'm still waiting to see if McCain supporters believe that he should be held responsible for the woes in Arizona?

    I doubt any one will come forth mammasan. Seems like folks just like to slam without any responsibility back. I am interested myself and am waiting though doubtful any "responsibility" will be heard or acted upon.
    "i'm a dedicated insomniac" ~ ev nyc beacon 6/22
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    heart&desire wrote:
    I doubt any one will come forth mammasan. Seems like folks just like to slam without any responsibility back. I am interested myself and am waiting though doubtful any "responsibility" will be heard or acted upon.

    I know all I will here out of their side is the chirping of crickets. I just thought I would offer, say acoustic guy who criticized my post with such vigor, the opportunity to show how biased he really is.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • heartdesire
    heartdesire Posts: 430
    mammasan wrote:
    I know all I will here out of their side is the chirping of crickets. I just thought I would offer, say acoustic guy who criticized my post with such vigor, the opportunity to show how biased he really is.

    I am hearing the chirping of crickets loud and clear. Wait til' the next debate ... then there will be a few shouts drowning out the crickets. : )

    On a joking note, which may stir some ... the way this campaign is going a write in for Jon Stewart as pres and Tina Fey as VP might not be so bad. : )
    "i'm a dedicated insomniac" ~ ev nyc beacon 6/22

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