Still a Happy Day
We're rolling in from the local watering hole (we drank lots of water). So many happy people, so many free drinks. The amount of happiness and weight off peoples' shoulders, the business owners, the bar patrons, etc. It's like a cloud is moving away.
We can hardly wait for the election season. Regardless of who wins, there's going to be a massive blood-letting in all sorts of Departments, including ours. Paybacks are a bitch and there's plenty of bills coming due.
We can hardly wait for the election season. Regardless of who wins, there's going to be a massive blood-letting in all sorts of Departments, including ours. Paybacks are a bitch and there's plenty of bills coming due.
Labels: changes, city politics
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
80 Comments:
i'm afraid the devil we know is better then the devil we don't know
SCC how about a post regarding the possible candidates for mayor. Who does SCC want to see win? whos best for CPD? i believe you guys have the power to influence a lot of votes, i know ill listen.
Any idea if this will open up another test date for us CPD hopefuls?
You hit the nail on the head with the political bloodshed. It's gonna be the greatest show on earth until February!
This will be a long overdue political bloodletting!
Depending on who wins the aldermanic and mayoral elections it will either be business as usual or payback! I hope for payback. If the machine gets its way watch for promotional exams to be by merit, we will be like county and out marching for our jobs at the polls.
Celebrated with two bottles of champagne myself!! Life long resident of Chicago I care about this city and feel that this has been the best news for the citizens. This is no longer Da Mayos sandbox it will be given back to the people. The people make this city not it's Mayor or alderperson. May he rot in prison!
I want a billion dollar bond and by the way, I'm quiting.
What an asshole. The city is broke because of your pipe dreams, airports, meters, Olympics, etc.
What a dick.
Be careful, for we do not know what is ahead. There's gonna be a lot of candidates out there. I'm not making any recommendations, I pull a Republican ticket during primaries...
I was assigned to sit in on the Aldermanic Debate between Waguespack and then Alderman Matlak (machine guy). Scott Waguespack seemed very intelligent, and had much disdain for "the machine." He talked tough about corruption.
I'd consider him. He made an appearance at our March at City Hall.
I'm just overjoyed today. If Mr. Fitzgerald had a press conference announcement, it would be even better!
We have to organize to get a viable candidate. Lord help this City!
I want a billion dollar bond and by the way, I'm quiting.
What an asshole. The city is broke because of your pipe dreams, airports, meters, Olympics, etc.
What a dick.
Fuck, there goes my phone call. Dam.
Does anyone know who the new chinamen will be? I want to get my foot in the door.
Woke up to news, dam 1st watch scendule. Thought daley news was a dream but allas it's true
you are right about the bloodletting,and not just in the police dept.,there all sorts of overpaid-crony-clowns that are shitting in their pants about right now....some sleepy-eyed bosses at streets and san,the walking zombies at the airport,those plus-sized building inspectors.i remember some people being shown the door when washington became mayor,a few of my clout-baby neighbors in edison park found themselves out of a job.
.....be careful what you wish for. If Eddie V. was elected in the first place we wouldn't be in this stupid mess. Now what?
Here is a good prediction of what is coming:
31 "NEW" Alderman
1 "NEW" Mayor
104 "NEW" Exempts
2,700 PO's short
Here is where Daley went wrong, he stopped listening to the people.
Gun control, merit promotions, higher taxes, neighborhood crime, people feeling unsafe, selling off all the city's assets, union busting / privatizing, schools out of control, waste of city's money and resources, insiders getting everything and not caring what the people want and with that I know what's best for you attitude.
I voted for Daley three times out of six and new he needed to go a few elections back. Now were broke and our neighborhoods are crime ridden. Downtown has gotten better but the South side has gotten out of control. We lost the war ten years back. The 008 District was once a quite District now it out of control. Their are no truly good areas for any race of people to live in on the South Side. People of all ages getting killed for no reason. Mayor Daley didn't get it good, people will never stay in any area with their family, if they feel unsafe.
I hope the new Mayor can make the city where we can all work and live together without fear of getting raped, robbed, murdered and where drug dealers have a jail cell to look out of.
SCC, see if you can get a hold of Chicago Tonight from Tues Sep7th. They had on some aldermen talking about Richie, they started bickering with eachother, Ald Smith (48th) wouldn't say a bad thing about the midgit, Brookins and Cardenas were yapping over eachother, and Freddrina Lyle and Smith were jawing too. It was a classic Democratic implosion. If you can find it, you'll laugh.
Hahahahahaha! Masters, the barbie queen KB and the policy group will not be able to kiss much ass anymore. Many will remember.
The first job they ned to rid this department of is the District / administrative managers!
What a crock of crap these people spew.
And what a useless positiion.
the bad thing is we don't have any good options to choose from. if you don't mind can you put up a list of potential candidates? the only one that i've read about that's been making some noise is ald. wauguespack (spelling?). he's been saying the right things but who knows if he's sincere.
Can you say, "policy group"
Saw Rosemary Andolino (once a city hall phone girl, now in charge of OHare Ops & Modernization program) balling like a baby on TV last night.
Its amazing how the clout babies think daley is the messiah.
Now she can go back to taking phone orders at her daddy's piza place.
"This is no longer Da Mayos sandbox it will be given back to the people.
9/08/2010 12:23:00 AM"
no, it will have to be taken back by the people.
"Does anyone know who the new chinamen will be? I want to get my foot in the door.
9/08/2010 12:30:00 AM"
lead with your lips.
you seem to have the reflexes for it.
Dont let J-Jag off the hook. Lets bury him like he did Cozzie. There aint nothing wrong with Waugespack he is true blue and he hates political hacks and never set foot in the machine.
Does this mean his body guards go back to patrol? That'll save the city a lot of money. (Which the city needs since Daley has bankrupted it)
Chicago Tonight.....
it was great. this is going to be the mother of all shit shows. ahhh, a chance for a democracy. let freedom ring.
The WORST part of Daley not running again, will be the "victory" tour he will be making until a new Mayor is sworn in.
Every civic organization and politician and tax-break receiving Fortune 500 company will be "honoring" and praising the stuttering prick like he was a God or something. Just pitiful!
And even worse than that is, you can expect the local media to give "news" coverage to every single one of these celebrations.
I must admit, however, that I'm looking forward to "Mayor Daley Day" at Wrigley Field. Not to diss the White Sox, but I'd love to see his BIG ego ass in a Cubs hat & jersey throwing out the first pitch on the North side to a chorus of boos.
Aw, forget it... those idiot fans would be cheering him. They're the ones that helped keep him in power for so long, anyway!
The only devil who would be worse that Daley is the scum shit bag Ram Emanuel.This pile of shit makes Satan look good.
I'm glad the daley area will be over. Of course it will be a freeforall now, with all the factions trying to get their guy in there. Shortshanks is a jerk. I wish he'd get indicted before he leaves in Feb.
So Obama realizes he is a one termer, and tells Rahm to take control of Chicago. Daley graciously steps aside.
It's possible, right?
i'm afraid the devil we know is better then the devil we don't know
9/08/2010 12:03:00 AM
You are also an idiot. "Fortune favors the bold" is the quote you should be using.
Anonymous said...
Any idea if this will open up another test date for us CPD hopefuls?
9/08/2010 12:04:00 AM
No idea at all. There is exactly nothing in the pipeline.
Anonymous said...
"Here is where Daley went wrong, he stopped listening to the people..."
9/08/2010 01:52:00 AM
He never stopped listening to the people... just the wrong ones.
If you paid attention all these years, all of the mobbed up professions have been kept quite busy and happy.
He listened when they wanted jobs for their truck drivers... poof! He created the Hired Truck program paying for trucks and drivers that would sit idle until they were called.
He listened when they wanted jobs for their construction workers... poof! He created Millennium Park, paying $270 million for what was originally a $150 million budgeted project. And that was just the taxpayers share! The final bill was $475 million with construction delays and cost overruns attributed to poor planning, many design changes, and cronyism.
He listened when they wanted their "family" members out of jail... poof! He created the Cook County Slating Committee who would only slate judges for the Cook County Circuit Court who were willing to take marching orders and rule on cases accordingly.
He listened when they wanted their lawyer associates to prosper... poof! He began unprecedented million dollar payouts to any piece of sh*t defendant and his lawyer who decided to sue the city for any BS reason the lawyer could dream up.
Yeah, he listened alright, and the kickbacks he received will probably make for a long and comfortable retirement for his family.
Hopefully not for him, though, as I foresee a lengthy legal battle in his future, ala Blago, that will ultimately ruin leacy, his health and send him to meet his maker... and boy, is THAT GUY pissed!
Maybe after he retires, the midget could become a tackling dummy for the Bears... not much chance of getting hurt there!
My money is on Eddie Burke, with an 8 MILLION dollar war chest and age,i think he will take the shot,he is connected everywhere! he has the black adopted kid, the black and mexican ward,the Irish heritage,power with the money people! Will he win? That is the question! news is talking about meeks running,could you imagine that hater in the office?
tom dart will run.
get rid of district manager and crossing guard supervisors
Anonymous said...
"Be careful, for we do not know what is ahead. There's gonna be a lot of candidates out there..."
We have to organize to get a viable candidate. Lord help this City!
9/08/2010 12:29:00 AM
The REAL problem for Chicago in the future, is the same one that exists everywhere. The depressed economy.
The next Mayor needs to do the following:
* Announce his/her intension to run for ONE TERM ONLY. This will help to eliminate the political pressures to please everyone and allow some real, albeit unpopular, job and budget cuts...
* Declare Term Limits for the office of Mayor and City Council. If these elected officials think they are going to be in office for 20 yrs, their only REAL job is to get re-elected and NOT to serve the citizens of the city. A candidate who knows he cannot run again can go about the business of doing what is right for the city instead of what is popular...
The next mayor needs to:
* Stop all the feel good BS...
* Cut out all of the worthless spending, like flower boxes and giveaway programs...
* Cut the million dollar budgets of Aldermen...
* Stop the spending on CAPS dinners and neighborhood festivals...
* Start requiring others to pay for their own parades and parties and celebrations...
* ELIMINATE political hack jobs, don't just simply plug in your own hacks...
The next Mayor will have to do a lot of critical and highly unpopular budget cutting and ring in a new era of belt tightening and fiscal responsibility. I don't envy anyone that job. But as we coppers like to say, its a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it.
The next mayor needs to be an astute business person and NOT a career politician. It is our only hope in this world economy. All of the names of these popular politicians that are being bandied about mean NOTHING!
If the mantra is to vote OUT all incumbents, why would we want to promote one of them to Mayor?
Anonymous said...
Any idea if this will open up another test date for us CPD hopefuls?
9/08/2010 12:04:00 AM
Yes it will, kid... certainly by 2013.
Rahm Emmanual will be the next mayor and the machine rolls on, take it to the bank. DREAM ON IF YOU THINK ANYTHING CHANGES!
The new mayor will lift residency!
Anonymous said...
Any idea if this will open up another test date for us CPD hopefuls?
9/08/2010 12:04:00 AM
There are no more tests. Just turn in an application and when a new mayor comes they might hire someone.
This could be our time. Members and retired members of the police department should organize to become a formidable force in the next election. We have enough people to rival all the other political organizations with ourselves, our friends, and our families. It's time to stick together and be heard.
Ending our 'sanctuary city' designation needs to be a TOP PRIORITY in Chicago. Illegal immigrants should NOT be eating up our tax dollars through free programs and free health care.
I have a cousin who works for the Board of Health and, just like the recent FEMA and State of Illinois' free money grab for "flood victims", little or no documentation is required for these services. Many don't even live in Chicago. In fact, some of these patients live in Mexico and come to Chicago 3 times a year to get their FREE 4 months of medications to bring back home. Why should WE be paying for that from OUR taxes?
As more and more illegals migrate north to the sanctuary city of Chicago from Arizona, the financial debacle that now exists will only get worse.
This kind of remind me of all those who extended a welcoming hand to J FLED, becareful what you ask for.......you can get rid of a dog, and end up with a mongrel.
Hmmmmm?
Perhaps this is the first punch to break the teeth and jaws of rev'run & alderfool interference in the department. The rotten muthafuckahs that NEED to be watched/investigated have walked this Department to a standstill by lubing the gears with bullshit, clout, incompetent hacks getting multiple bites of the merit apple and a certain few planting their people in key spots to mine info on onging criminal investigations.
We really wish it were known how many wires were taken down because of clouted people who could really put a mean hurt on Daley Inc. if they were snagged and reeled in.
Or how many investigations were hit with a "stop work order" because someone's spouse, kid or squeeze popped up like a mushroom after a hard rain.
The ones who sorely need watching have expended much capitol (politcal & otherwise) trying to stymie the watchers.
But all in all...
Hopefully it's the first day of a bunch of crooked-assed muthafuckahs finding out they're going to prison.
Rev'runs, alderfools and other members of Daley Inc.
Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of people.
Viva Hate...
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/09/many-players-in-mix-to-replace-daley.html
Many players in mix to replace Daley
LOOK at all the Ties to Daley - STAY AWAY from all of them!!
THE "insignificant" SCC Blog Made the paper again!!!
Murders down, but violence still plagues areas of city
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/2683758,daley-cops-crime-090710.article
The mayor’s support among the police rank-and-file has eroded. Much of the discontent stems from budget woes that have led to manpower shortages in the department. Upon news of the mayor’s retirement, one cop blog posted an image of the Wicked Witch under the heading “Good riddance.”
Pt. II
Shortshanks is a pussie...
Mr. Hard-ass, power-mad micromanager who took on any and all comers is running away like a bitch because the past due bills with HIS fucking name on them are choking the mailbox.
And typical of a bitch, he says, "I'm leaving but gimme a billion dollars before I go."
If this crooked-eyed carny loved the city so much and was such a fuckin' visionary and financial swami, guru, maharajah and high voodoo priest, why the fuck are we on the horns of a $700 million dollar shortfall?
The do/know nothing local media has demonstrated the vision and work ethic and morality of a known and notorious whore rotting in a catch basin.
And furthermore, not one member of Daley Inc. should be able to move free and easy in this town after all the fuckery they've pulled.
Today is the best day of my life!!!!!
So who do we want to be Mayor now? The list of possible candidates is abysmal and they all wear the same jacket. I'm hoping for some business person who actually knows how business works and can bring careers not just jobs to the city. It would be nice to have someone who actually likes the police for a change.
Oh Boy! Jessie jr. or Luie G.
Anonymous said...
Saw Rosemary Andolino (once a city hall phone girl, now in charge of OHare Ops & Modernization program) balling like a baby on TV last night.
Its amazing how the clout babies think daley is the messiah.
Now she can go back to taking phone orders at her daddy's piza place.
9/08/2010 05:42:00 AM
Justice would be to put Maurer in charge of Aviation and have Andolino answer to him.
Bernie Epton said...
What a coward he was.
Certain people were doing backflips when Supt. Cline retired look what you ended up with !!!!
If anyone from the current administration or anyone tied to Daley becomes the nxt mayor, then it's the same play different scene. The entire bushel of apples is bad. Toss the whole thing and get a new one.
Here is a good prediction of what is coming:
31 "NEW" Alderman
1 "NEW" Mayor
104 "NEW" Exempts
2,700 PO's short
9/08/2010 01:48:00 AM
You forgot a partridge in a pear tree.
daley ruined this city no pension for his worthless ass.
Justice would be to put Maurer in charge of Aviation and have Andolino answer to him.
9/08/2010 01:34:00 PM
Justice would be simpletons like you, that admire "General Patton", finally realize that 'Jimmy' was another Daley, only not as successful.
He ate and drank like a king and had his 'court' following him telling him how smart he was. He took care of his guys, and his guys alone. Screw you if you weren't one of his sycophants. He took everything he could and became a 'whistle blower' when things didn't go his way.
Grow up and find a real hero to worship.
The next mayor needs to be an astute business person and NOT a career politician. It is our only hope in this world economy. All of the names of these popular politicians that are being bandied about mean NOTHING!
9/08/2010 08:38:00 AM
Agree. That's why I hope to hell Tunney decides to run. He's self made guy beholden to nobody who doesn't need to pillage the city to pay his bills. I could care less if he's gay or that a clouted Sgt shit his pants and gave him his license back after the cell phone ticket.
Know someone at HQ who says way before other alderman joined in he made life miserable for J-Fled behind the scenes with long lists of pointed questions about manpower, merit promotions, etc.
My source says J-Fled can't stand him, which is a ringing endorsement in my book.
Justice would be to put Maurer in charge of Aviation and have Andolino answer to him
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funny...and ironic.very fitting for that bitch.except she will be one of the first ones gone
Its quite funny watching the news now. They quote right off this blog. their ideas come from what many say, using ideas and quotes.
I say, Let the games begin!!!
Remove the new players and bring back the old ones with knowledge and experience. And return the 35th st. secretaries back to patrol, to learn the job
We need a business man to run the city. No more career politicians.
Like NY
Anonymous said...
Certain people were doing backflips when Supt. Cline retired look what you ended up with !!!!
9/08/2010 02:35:00 PM
Ya, just a different kind of arrogent asshole???
Certain people at 35th st. and
Hahahahahaha! Masters, the barbie queen KB and the policy group will not be able to kiss much ass anymore. Many will remember.
There are some people that use certain assets to get ahead, cant rely on hard work or knowledge and unfortunately things dont usually change.Lets hope the next sup. is sharp
Anonymous said...
Justice would be to put Maurer in charge of Aviation and have Andolino answer to him
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funny...and ironic.very fitting for that bitch.except she will be one of the first ones gone
9/08/2010 06:20:00 PM
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That's why she was crying. There are a lot of higher ups at Aviation that I'd love to see depart with Shorty.
Shorty already fucked up our work unit by promoting a pack of drunks from Edison Park.
The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.
Rahm Emmanuel is a terrible choice & Tom DART is a worse choice.
Dart will totally ruin the city much more than even believed possible.
Say NO to DART! 19th Ward political scum at its best!
Bet on Burke,8 million already laying around,bet he could raise another 15 million! Hope though he does not win/run it would be the same shit as daley!
"Bet on Burke,8 million already laying around,bet he could raise another 15 million! Hope though he does not win/run it would be the same shit as daley!
9/08/2010 11:13:00 PM"
burke's about 2 heartbeats away from the grave, he'll take his stash with him to florida soon.
Peter Fitzgerald might make a good mayor but after serving in congress and seeing how fucked up that whole system is, he probably is done with politics.
Not a resident either, I don't think.
Rudy G is the kind of guy we need too.
Whatever happens, the loss of Daley is the beginning of a rebirth if people demand it.
The media is really giving Daley the blow-job send-off.
They are totally ignoring how he ran the city like it was his personal fifedom, most the last 20+ years the wind has been at his back and he and his band of thieves have been ripping us off at every turn: Tadin, Park Grill, Milllenium Park, Skyway, TIF's, Huels, Auto Impounding and then sale of autos, Miegs Field, O'hare, YOUR pension money on and on.
The guy has cost Chicago BILLIONS! He belongs in Jail.
Had he once balanced a checkbook of his own money this would still be a great city..
Now when it's time for a real leader ala Gov. Christie of NJ, Daley says "It's Time."
Media, the guy is gone. Tell the fucking truth.
Buck Naked
(not a cop)
Anonymous said...
So Obama realizes he is a one termer, and tells Rahm to take control of Chicago. Daley graciously steps aside.
It's possible, right?
9/08/2010 07:32:00 AM
Could be, Obama has not sent any extra money to the city, Busch probably gave more money to the city than Obama.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
So Obama realizes he is a one termer, and tells Rahm to take control of Chicago. Daley graciously steps aside.
It's possible, right?
9/08/2010 07:32:00 AM
Could be, Obama has not sent any extra money to the city, Busch probably gave more money to the city than Obama.
9/09/2010 09:16:00 AM
Correct barry gave us nothing now he wants his boy rahm to be mayor sorry NO!
Among the first things I would do as mayor of Chicago would be to restore the name of Jane Byrne around the city and to honor her accomplishments.
I would name City Hall the Jane Byrne Building for all time.
I would name the block of 50 W Washington as an honorary street, Jane Byrne Blvd. So the Daley center would be located on Jane Byrne Blvd.
And that would be the official address, so no one would ever again mention the Daley Center without also mentioning that is is located at 50 W Jane Byrne blvd.
Let the daley family shove that one up their ass.
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