Thanks Again Daley
After years of legal battles, a federal appeals court on Friday ruled that Chicago must hire 111 African-American firefighters and pay about $30 million in damages to applicants who were unfairly denied Fire Department jobs because of a discriminatory entrance exam given in 1995.
The ruling by the 7th U.S. Court of Appeals likely ends a 13-year legal battle waged against the city over the exam, which kept more than 6,000 qualified applicants from getting jobs because results continued to be used through 2002, according to attorneys in the case.
But in one of Shortshanks' last official acts, he gives away a piece of property worth millions of dollars:
A former police station on the North Side that once was a symbol of discrimination to Chicago’s gay community will become part of a housing development serving gay seniors.
For $1, the city will sell the old Town Hall District station, 3600 N. Halsted, to Heartland Housing Inc., sources said. The nonprofit developer will incorporate the old station into new construction of about 90 apartments for senior citizens.
The apartments will be priced for lower-income renters. The project is a final favor for the gay community from Mayor Daley, who leaves office Monday.
If Daley was so intent on giving away property on the cheap, how about unloading the old 009 District station for $1 and someone can finally reopen the old Police Museum that is probably stuck in storage somewhere?
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
101 Comments:
"...housing development serving gay seniors..."
Isn't that discriminatory?
The city did win 1 thing. The original award was for 60 million, it was reduced to 30. Now out of that 30 needs to be the contribution of the employee, employer & interest that should of gone to the pension fund for all those years. That alone should take up about the whole 30 million.
His cronies are already lined up to remodel then manage it! Its Daley mafia way!
This story leaves out the fact that in 1995, Chicago paid $5 million for an African-American consultant to work with a blue-ribbon panel to devise a race-neutral exam for promoting firefighters.
How could an African-American consultant who was paid part of $5 million dollars to devise a race neutral test be racist? And since then, in 2002 the white firefighters sued b/c black candidates with lower scores were being hired and they also won for reverse-discrimination.
Huge waste of tax money all around and a gigantic, expensive failure by the judges.
Hey SCC I would like to share this email sent to me ...I wish it can make it as an upcoming thread on your blog, so people can see what kind of corruption we facing in our city perhaps the media can fish it and question the two Alderman involve in the scam!
We have been at this fight for over 2 years now and I appreciate everyone who has contributed to our cause since ANT started. Fighting the city and a $25,000,000.00 corporate giant like Bickerdike isn't easy but we have slowed them and their agenda.
On 4/28, a judgement came down in favor of Bickerdike and our lawsuit was dismissed. We are currently in discussions about a possible appeal since the judge has basically set a new presidence that if any Type 1 zoning applications, like Zapata, are submitted, there is no recourse for the community, they just have to accept what is approved.
Yesterday, I found out Bickerdike, through their political clout, was able to get themselves on the Community Development Commission agenda for today to get approval for funding from TIF for Zapata. Since the lawsuit was dismissed, they planned to act as fast as possible to get the money promised them by Colon and Maldonado.
Not only did the city commissioners all blinding agree to increase the deficit of the city and add $83,000,000.00 to the Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF, they simply allowed the increase in line items in the TIF to be used for whatever general project they had in mind. It didn't matter to them the housing values have decreased, they spent the money, now they need more, so they passed the motion.
In the second vote, adding Zapata to the funding, the commissioners shot down all logical objections and granted Bickerdike their millions to build Zapata. It didn't matter if there were mistakes on the TIF application, the high cost of $393,000.00 per unit, the no bid contact to Bickerdike's own Humboldt Construction or the outright lies told by Maldonado or Colon about the project and ANT to the commission. It didn't matter there are hundreds of vacant properties in the area nor that the Humboldt Ridge Apartments less than 2 blocks away which are also affordable have plenty of vacancies. The objections to the increase presented by us were washed over. The vote passed unanimously.
The City, Rey Colon and Roberto Maldonado disregarded any opposition and supported Joy and the Bickerdike clan that was bussed in to the hearing. It was a sad day to really see how they system works.
Hey SCC how about a reposting about the incident in 025 where the P.O recieved stitches from being hit in the head by a beat tag tossed by a female sgt? I know there were comments lost, but I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what happened and why a cover up is occurring...
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jeez throwing J-fled under the bus
pales in comparision of what he left his great new "friend" Rahmbo
" oh BTW, i left you this to contend with" this lawsuit will takes "years" to finish
( Rahmbo will problately be long gone before it finishes)
busniness as usual screw the taxpayer
as for the property it's easy to give away some thing that's not yours
if shortshanks family or friends had and $ it would be a different tune believe me
( we should follow the $ and find out who really gets a ahead on this one)
fraternally yours churchmouse
I'd like to think it was his final 'screw you' to the City of Chicago, but I bet we learn of one or two more before the weekend is over.
Good riddance.
Talking about the Police Museum where is the old blue light that was on the roof of 11th and state.
The news was touting Daley's msg as leaving office was, 'no regrets'. WTF? Countless scandals, mismanagement, leaving the city in the hole, and he has NO REGRETS? What kind of fairyland does he live in? This is just more of his delusional thinking.
It's the gift that keeps on giving ya know?! Let the lawsuits fly -- create some more constitutional challenges -- blow more taxpayer money.
Have you seen this one yet?
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SAF sues Illinois over prohibition on self-defense carry
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... SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb:
"Whether Illinois lawmakers like it or not, the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is the law of the land. A complete prohibition simply does not pass constitutional muster. The state cannot stick it’s head in the sand and pretend this problem does not exist.”
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UPDATE: The National Rifle Association filed a separate lawsuit today, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. In this case, NRA is joined by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and a private citizen, Mary Shepard, a church treasurer and crime victim who is actually licensed to carry in two other states. ISRA partnered with SAF in the landmark McDonald v. City of Chicago case leading to Second Amendment incorporation by the Supreme Court last year. ISRA is also a co-plaintiff in a current SAF lawsuit challenging the City of Chicago's handgun permit ordinance, Ezell v. City of Chicago
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“Illinois is the only state in the country that completely prohibits its citizens from carrying guns for self-defense. It is incredible that this situation has persisted even in light of the Supreme Court’s rulings in Heller and McDonald, and we look forward to vindicating the rights of the people of Illinois.”—Attorney David Jensen
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Daley leaves office next week in Chicago after years of pushing every gun control scheme he could muster, exercising some control over the entire state through the power of Chicago Democrats sent to the Legislature. Stepping into the mayor’s office is an equally-rabid gun prohibitionist, Rahm Emanuel.
Gottlieb’s lawsuit could be either a farewell gift to Daley or a welcoming shot across Emanuel’s political bow. Either way, the speed with which the suit was filed after the Legislature’s action this week gave Gottlieb an opportunity to quip, “When it comes to filing pro-gun lawsuits, SAF has an itchy trigger finger.”
Continue reading on Examiner.com: SAF sues Illinois over prohibition on self-defense carry - Seattle gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/saf-sues-illinois-over-prohibition-on-self-defense-carry#ixzz1MJD6d7tq
I know suburban firemen that are supervisors and scored horibly on that test and they are white the test had nothing to do with race It was a moronic attempt for the city to hire Arthur Anderson an accounting firm to put together a test to hire firemen.Im sueing the NBA because they dont have enough hispanics.[ridiculous]
I find that offensive.
Shanks hopes to destroy all they evidence.
WAIT! SCC, this is only what we know now, in the years to come this jackal's dealings might come to light. Seeing all the "well-wishers" saying goodbye to the little fella made me tear up. There were more ass kissers at that media created event than I've ever seen at 35th, I never thought that was possible. I will always remember his adeu as the taste of ass fest.
for once it pays to be stupid.that money along with 8 m he spent on fire boat,4 m for maggie pet project could be used for money owed to pensions.
You stupid taxpayers have been all over the news talking about what a wounderful mayor we are losing and thanking him for fucking us over the last 22 years.Then the little midget sticks it in your/our ass not once but two more times before he walks out the door.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA,YOU FOOLS.
I wish SOMEONE in the media would bother to add up all the billion$ of our tax dollar$ that were used, not for their intended purpose of running the City of Chicago, but squandered by the Stuttering Prick and the criminals he employed, throughout his criminal reign. Maybe some young intern at one of the excuses we have for newspapers these days?
For a precise investigation, FOIA requests and major digging or, for a less intensive expose', try Googling various topics for info and contacting Andy Shaw at the Better Government Association. I'm sure he has a pretty good idea where to go with it. ... just sayin.
HEY!
Just remember! Everything I did, I did for the people of Chicago and dats da truth!
I'd like to know how much this has cost the City already, just in legal expenses alone.
In a case that I had knowledge of, where the city was sued, they hired an outside law firm that had to have cost several million dollars in fees. I'll bet THIS ONE cost tens of millions just to cover up all the illegal crap that Daley did here in the first place!
OT - What's up with Rahm?
He must think he's King of Chicago, with all of this inauguration and party bullshit he's got going on.
Why not show a little humility and take the wife and kids out for a private celebration and show up for work on Monday without a weekend long hangover?
I actually commend Daley for fighting that completely bogus firefighter lawsuit. The clowns who sued have no business being firefighters.
I'm surprised Daley was allowed to sell the old town hall station. I was under the impression it was given to the city by some old guy to be a police station. The way it was written the city would have to give it away if it was not being used for police purposes. SCC I think you should look deeper into this. I don't think Daley was being dumb or generous.
I would like to see the FOP consider suing to lift the residency requirement in light of the fact that the city is going to openly hire firefighters they deem unqualified, just because of their race. This is an added burden on the members that should be addressed, our families lives are at stake.
ShortShanks also sold the old Clark St.CTA bus barn in Boystown to his pal for $1.00, also nearby is the (our pension financed) Davis-Vanecko condo investment that went belly up.
On the issue of fairness in hiring, how many of us were passed over by those who scored way way lower and promoted beyond their capacity? Once hired, the next suit will be they all coulda woulda been chiefs too.
Wasn't the same thing overturned in NY or NJ a few years ago?
Daley is the best 'food stamp' mayor ever.
I hope this crook drops dead soon.
And one more thing, did I read the Newsletter correctly and
understanf that some high ranking police official wants to replace the Police Chaplain? For what, a Phelger-esque, jumpin' Jerimiah Wright, let's have a beer summit, style operation?
When will the BS end?
Congrats Brian Thompson on being named Commander for Rahm's new mayoral detail. It was nice to see family friend Hilliard push hard for you. Proves clout will always rule in this city no matter who is Mayor or Supt. Nothing changes.
We will keep all of your Rush Street secrets on the down.
the old 017 is going to be sold for around 800,000 and is going to be turned into a thai restaurant--- top sellers will be the asbestos curry chicken and the moldy pud prik with neon greens--- they don't need an sro for drunk cubs fans, the red line and the addison bus already got that one covered....
If the test was in English, it should have been sufficient.I don't see how a test in English discriminates.
BYE BYE DICKHEAD DALEY YOU RUINED THE CITY-signed Meigs field pilots assn
Daley to keep $1.1 million campaign fund --- GEE Enough to pay for private security detail
Did'nt the city pay like an extra 2 million over the lowest bid for the police tahoes to award the contract to a minority owned company?
That property should bring ten million easy. Many possibilities there. A shame tax payers have no say or aclue. Typical bullshit again!
Seriously, has anyone questioned his legal authority to give that property away? Can citizens file a lawsuit? Any lawyers out here who would know?
Shanks again, Daley !
How bout selling it to the FOP for one dollar and turning it into a police museum
OT- Supt McCarthy spotted dining at Gibsons on Friday night with 4 other men. None of them looked familiar. Saw him after dinner standing outside looking around at the Rush street atmosphere.
(OT) did anyone see susie mendoza new city clerk on an "investigative" piece on fox news the other night? Seems she was launching an investigation into all the cockroaches in city hall in her area! LOL! Susie that is what your going to the media about? Wow you could be a winner if your crying about that what kind of real crime will you be reporting to "investigative reporters?" You will be fun to watch girl!
Don't forget they gave away the old 020 for a dollar also--for another live playhouse. Showing plays written by people who've you never heard about. Acted by people you never heard about and attended by nobody at all.
1940 Foster is primo real estate, just like 3600 Halsted and 4461 Pulaski. Sell it and make some money or turn it into other uses by the City or the CPD.
City too busy kissing the asses of people who think like and voted for that prick, the 9.5 fingered, Tiny Dancer.
OT--
Please keep us posted on what is going on in D.C., for those of us who couldn't make it.
My thoughts and prayers are there however.
Wtf its not his to give away ! It's the taxpayers fucking building . Someone should stop this transaction
Hard to believe that this guy will receive as much for one speech as most retirees get for one year. Something just doesn't seem right here.let him hire retired p.o.'s to protect him.
OMG--OT
I was just flipping through tv channels, came across a show called "The Beat", Ch. 189 on Uverse, called CRNT..Vancouver p.d.
I though Vancouver was UTOPIA!
Unbelievable.
Congrats Brian Thompson on being named Commander for Rahm's new mayoral detail. It was nice to see family friend Hilliard push hard for you. Proves clout will always rule in this city no matter who is Mayor or Supt. Nothing changes.
We will keep all of your Rush Street secrets on the down.
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Do these rush street secrets have anything to do with exposing oneself? if so, the secret is out!
Shanks for nothing !
Wait till this new school reform plan is in place and they realize who all the incompetent teachers , pricipals and administrators are that need to be fired.If they fire those who need to be fired , there will be another lawsuit over that.
what about male whites that scored under 89 , why weren't they awarded
money or jobs if a black company developed the test
My condolences to all the hard working successful African Americans in this country.The federal court ruling here in Chicago has determined that despite all your efforts,you are still considered intellectually inferior in the eyes of our government.Fanning the flames of racism keeps the masses from focusing on the real problem.The looters and decievers who control these theories so as to draw attention away from themselves.A.K.A-politicians
2:24 A.M. hey, you got me thinking,are there any Hispanics in the NBA?
Anonymous Hey, I'm Just Sayin, said...
OT - What's up with Rahm?
He must think he's King of Chicago, with all of this inauguration and party bullshit he's got going on.
Why not show a little humility and take the wife and kids out for a private celebration and show up for work on Monday without a weekend long hangover?
5/14/2011 06:10:00 AM
That would be "king" rahm to all you little people. On another note the mayors detail guys are burning up the phone lines at 35 st. trying to keep the d-3 pay. Sorry boys and girls it is GONE! the spots you had were great while they lasted but not are finished your back to D-1 like the working coppers,we welcome you back to the districts!! Heard also that burke and neely are losing everyone but 1 guy and they will get into city lease program to lease their own prius "they want us to be green so will these assholes," Finally rahmbo showing some balls and will be cutting his own detail to 10 guys from 26,I can hear the bitches crying now!
FOP must stay on the daley bodyguard detail , police , judges , witnesses of violent crimes do not receive body guards
daley has millions in war chest and makes 4 x what the average chicagoan makes , let him get one of his famous blue light cameras installed at tax payer money , which isn't fair because citizens in high crime areas have to beg alderman for a camera
daley can have a radio shack camera installed with a live feed to 911 center , that's all he deserves
it's mr daley now , no extra benefits on taxpayers backs
hey paulie,now that richie is gone i have to pay for my water. thats right tony. ah forget about it.
Race trumps Qualifications....disgusting, but not surprising since we're wallowing in political correctness and identity politics.
My two cents
And one more thing, did I read the Newsletter correctly and
understanf that some high ranking police official wants to replace the Police Chaplain? For what, a Phelger-esque, jumpin' Jerimiah Wright, let's have a beer summit, style operation?
When will the BS end?
5/14/2011 07:50:00 AM
Yup. I posted about this a week ago. Nobody seems to care. Father Nangle's article makes it pretty clear the city wanted (and may still want) to replace our chaplains with 'community-based' ministers.
Hell, no.
OT...Hey Mike Shields and other union folk....I heard a commercial on the radio yesterday (93.9) made by the teacher's union asking for support in their pension battle. It talked about not stripping away what they were guaranteed when they were hired. Maybe we should consider doing the same.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Talking about the Police Museum where is the old blue light that was on the roof of 11th and state.
5/14/2011 01:54:00 AM
I remember that as a kid. My grandfather(A/2,RIP) always pointed it out to us as we headed to WI. What about all the shit in the "museum" that used to be across the street from the now new 001? There was some good stuff in there. If you ever get to Toronto, they have a pretty decent one too. We need a Police Museum.
Back in the 90's, when the merit selection rank came into being, connected people who actually left the job, came back to make merit lieutenant. They were given back senority. When Hillard brought back captains, he promoted every black that was not an exempt, to captain. The courts don't care how the city makes minority promotions, just so they do it
OT...not sure if you caught this SCC but isn't this the property that was bought with our pension funds by Daley's nephew? If so, how much are WE selling it for today?
1212 S. Michigan For Sale
A fund led by local real estate investor Allison Davis has decided to sell a 344-unit apartment building in the South Loop. DV Urban Realty Partners I L.P. has hired the Chicago office of CB Richard Ellis Inc. to market the 30-story tower at 1212 S. Michigan Ave., which the fund bought for $65 million in 2006. The building is 92% leased, according to a CB Richard Ellis brochure. Mr. Davis and a CB Richard Ellis executive did not return phone calls for comment.
Donating the old station to be used as a retirment center for the gay community is ridiculous, especially with the financial problems the city currently faces. One possibility to for his brother Michael Daley. Did you ever hear anyone ever speak about the brother Michael?
HEY!
Just remember! Everything I did, I did for the people of Chicago and dats da truth!
he is going to hell ,liar ,liar
again more political BS , reduce police budget and pay a patrolman , commanders pay to supervise 17 police officers
why not have a lt in charge of mayor's detail
new boss same as old boss
money goes to connected
Hey SCC I would like to share this email sent to me ...I wish it can make it as an upcoming thread on your blog, so people can see what kind of corruption we facing in our city perhaps the media can fish it and question the two Alderman involve in the scam!
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Putting this in some sort of context would help--WTF is this about?
Why would Daley care now how he pisses away our money. He has been doing it for 22 years.If the city did discriminate against the 111 applicants for firefighter then we have to pay. What a waste. Why not just make the exams on the up and up and give all an equal chance for the job. But no blame will go to teflon coated King Richard. He rides off into the sunset with his wife laughing all the way to the bank.
Talking about the Police Museum where is the old blue light that was on the roof of 11th and state.
5/14/2011 01:54:00 AM
Saw the skeletal remains on the roof a year or so before new HQ was opened. Cannot say definitively, but would guess it went down with the ship.
How could an African-American consultant who was paid part of $5 million dollars to devise a race neutral test be racist? And since then, in 2002 the white firefighters sued b/c black candidates with lower scores were being hired and they also won for reverse-discrimination.
Huge waste of tax money all around and a gigantic, expensive failure by the judges.
5/14/2011 12:49:00 AM
the word 'amoral' comes to mind.
at least the fire dept has the prospect of getting up to 100 new bodies. We could use that manpower.
What I'd like to know is this... Those 111 people were all in the "qualified" group from the test.
The "qualifed" group didn't start getting hired till 2002. Why are these people being given seniority and back pay going back to 1995?
You know what this is going to cause inside the dept.? The morale problems? The bad feelings in the firehouse? These guys are probably going to have lawyers bunking next to them so they can file lawsuits everytime a guy they jumped over for an assignment and furloughs looks at them sideways.
Total BS!
I can't believe Rahm is bending over backwards to not be critical of Shanks.
Shanks is directly responsible for the steaming pile of shit that the city has become yet Rahm doesn't say a bad word about Shanks. He only talks about what changes he's gonna make not what problems required these changes.
It makes me sick to see everyone kissing Shanks ass. He sailed this ship aground and now he'll walk away with his $185,000 a year pension,free premium health care,city provided butlers,er bodyguards, and city provided vehicles. Is this the shared sacrifice Rahm is talking about??
Not if there a minority or gay its not discrimination. Only white people can be racist dont you read the Sun times Geez
From a retiree.Just recieved my new yearly notice from the city for my health insurance.Another 100 dollars monthly increase.City now takes 25 percent of my retirement check for insurance Any suggestions for outside options would be appreciated
Hopefully, The Dwarf's first executive order will be to countermand Daley's contract here. Just $1 for that property is ridiculous....are we on the hook for property taxes as well??
Just give it away on the backs of the SW and NW Sides as usual.
at least the fire dept has the prospect of getting up to 100 new bodies. We could use that manpower.
5/14/2011 04:17:00 PM
Seniority and back pay going back to 1995. They'll all be retiring in 4 years and busting the pension.
Congrats Brian Thompson your in over your head. There is a pool to see how long it takes for you to fail and the Rahmster chops your nuts off.
Hey, I'm still da mayor of dis town fer one more day. I gotta say dat I got a little teary eyed tinkin about how much I stole over da past twenty-two years and hows I'm not gonna be able tuh steal like dat no more.
I trew a couple a two tree bones to deez guys over by der soze I could still work it after I leave office. I kinda tink dat I'm not really gonna make it on dat talkin tour like I taught I wuz gonna do. I don't do too good when people ask me questions dat I gotta tink about ta answer.
I'm gonna work dat consultin ting soze I could tell people how ta steal like I done. I still got da contax out der. It's been good stealin from you suckers for so long. Don't worry. I'm gonna keep stealing fer a long time after I'm outa dat office. Yuze can count on dat. Juss wait fer my kid to come back from Russia where I got him learnin all da latest tricks from dem Russian commies an crooks. Him an my nephews are gonna put da fear back in yuze. I got Batters Pat an Slugger V tuh werk it fer me now.
So long suckers.
OT
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Federal worker pensions emerge as target in debt-reduction talks
Republicans have proposed saving more than $120 billion over the next decade by requiring the civilian workforce to contribute more toward retirement — a plan that would effectively impose an immediate 5 percent pay cut on more than 2 million federal employees. President Obama’s fiscal commission has also endorsed the idea, calling the federal system “out of line” with the private sector.
Now, administration officials have expressed interest in raising the amount that employees contribute to their pensions — though probably not as high as the GOP proposal, definitely not as fast and possibly not for all workers, according to people in both parties familiar with the discussions.
Anyone else remember the old "Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame"scam?A group led by Shorty's pal D'Angelo set their sights on a liquor store on Taylor Street as prime property for their museum.The only problem was the owner of the place was doing fantastic business and refused to sell for the chump change being offered.The City went after the guy's property under Imminent Domain laws.After a couple years in court the City won.The owner was given upwards of $750,000 and his legal fees(he got ripped)by the City(taxpayers).The City turns around and sells the building and property to Shorty's crew for $1.00.If you are thinking that the business owner and taxpayers got raped Shanks style,you are correct.Then the City demolished the old building for the "museum" without being reimbursed.The "museum" has been a lucrative source of income to someone.Multi million dollar fundraisers,grants etc.Now its broke,busted out by the crooks who were enabled by my tax dollars.......
don't think for a second he "gave" shit away for free. Some Daley fuck is holding all the contracts associated with the rehab of that bldg. bet on it.
I'm still waiting for a judge to stand up one day and simply say, CUT THE BULLSHIT.
Hey, I'm Just Sayin, said...
OT - What's up with Rahm?
He must think he's King of Chicago, with all of this inauguration and party bullshit he's got going on.
Why not show a little humility and take the wife and kids out for a private celebration and show up for work on Monday without a weekend long hangover?
5/14/2011 06:10:00 AM
Rahmbo looked humbled donning his poncho once it started raining on his parade Saturday. Monday I'm envisioning a major thunderstorm, with gusty winds, at the appointed hour.
What a pleasant thought seeing Rahmbo, Neely and Mendoza getting drenched.
What a pleasant thought seeing Rahmbo, Neely and Mendoza getting drenched.
5/14/2011 10:04:00 PM
Where was Neelys LAPA bodyguard detail head you know the guy who always held the umbrella for santos? Where was rahms umbrella holding lackey? will susie get a detail? bueller?
What about the 1985 firemans test when Harold was Mayor. Every person at the fire academy writing down your test score for the agility test were black hundreds of white and hispanic canidates were intentionally failed.You didnt touch the tip of the ladder do it again.
In a few years, the not for profit owner will flip the land that was never developed and another one of Daley's cronies makes a fortune on our tax dollars. Fuck Daley! Good riddance to a complete tool.
ouch!
ANY ONE KNOW IF THAT COURT ORDER IS ONLINE.
I'm waiting for a judge to stand up one day and say "I paid good fucking money for the spot on this bench so I'll do what I fucking want to do!
Haven't we all had enough of this entitlement garbage. I took the test in 95, and it was a test. How a judge can say it was racist is incredible. Just another step backwards for a toilet of a city. The racial divide in Chicago is perpetuated by idiots like this and those that allow themselves to be looked upon as inferior people in need of a "step up."
Anonymous said...
How bout selling it to the FOP for one dollar and turning it into a police museum
5/14/2011 09:00:00 AM
Excellent idea! Greg Reynolds should operate the museum.
I'll say it again , this fucking ass is leaving the city in worse ruins than the Chicago Fire ! Good luck Rahm , and G-d help us!
Anonymous said...
From a retiree.Just recieved my new yearly notice from the city for my health insurance.Another 100 dollars monthly increase.City now takes 25 percent of my retirement check for insurance Any suggestions for outside options would be appreciated
5/14/2011 05:47:00 PM
It looks like you should have stayed around a little longer.
How exactly can a test be racially biased? You either can read, write and comprehend or you can't. I understand the city messed up with an arbitrary cut off, but the test itself being racially biased. Come on.
How many of these canidates will pass the background test and be able to pass the state EMT test and the firefighter 2 certification.I say 5%
Just like that piece of shit Judge Prentice Marshall (rot in hell)did with the police exams of the 70's and 80's. There was not a goddam thing racist about any of them. The numbers just weren't right--that was all.
Remember citizens. If you need the C.F.D. or the C.P.D. you are getting some "good enough / why not" federal set aside first responders. Good luck Chicago.
Little Richie Rich wants a well run, equally taxed, safe, nice place in which to live.
That's why he spends much of his time in rural Michigan with $400,000.00 of your tax money in police protection.
I don't think he quite gets the meaning of belt tightening and shared sacrifice.
$300 more and I could a' been a fireman! Damn.
I don't think he quite gets the meaning of belt tightening and shared sacrifice.
5/15/2011 03:48:00 PM
someday, soon, i will explain it to him.
Chalkie
What's with you guy's bustin' Thompson's balls? Many bitch about outsiders and here's a guy who put his time in and paid his dues and you jack your selves off to his failing in his new position.
Most, if not all of you, If offered the break he's got after payin' your dues, you'd take it.
I'm not a cop but I've been thru a few Rodeo's and I consider my self a pretty good judge of how people are wired and the man strikes me as a pretty good cop and man.
Yea, his former boss is a thieving prick. If everyone who worked for someone like that quit, the unemployment rate would double, at least.
I could be wrong (don't know the man as much as some of you) and if I am, I apologize for it now. But, if it's just jealousy, give it up.
t forget they gave away the old 020 for a dollar also--for another live playhouse. Showing plays written by people who've you never heard about. Acted by people you never heard about and attended by nobody at all.
1940 Foster is primo real estate, just like 3600 Halsted and 4461 Pulaski. Sell it and make some money or turn it into other uses by the City or the CPD.
City too busy kissing the asses of people who think like and voted for that prick, the 9.5 fingered, Tiny Dancer.
5/14/2011 09:22:00 AM
"Primo real estate?" That area is nothing like 3600 N. Halsted. It's actually a dumpy area that will benefit from the small businesses that will spring up because of the theatre.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
From a retiree.Just recieved my new yearly notice from the city for my health insurance.Another 100 dollars monthly increase.City now takes 25 percent of my retirement check for insurance Any suggestions for outside options would be appreciated
5/14/2011 05:47:00 PM
It looks like you should have stayed around a little longer.
5/15/2011 10:51:00 AM Great answer smart ass!It's not that retirees are getting hosed after putting in their time,they should just work forever.What an ingenious idea.....
Anonymous said...
what about male whites that scored under 89 , why weren't they awarded
money or jobs if a black company developed the test
5/14/2011 10:45:00 AM
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I asked this same question to an attorney and he told me it was because no white guys or hispanics put thiier name on the list of the class action suit.
I don't think he quite gets the meaning of belt tightening and shared sacrifice.
5/15/2011 03:48:00 PM
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someday, soon, i will explain it to him.
Chalkie
5/15/2011 06:32:00 PM
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Dear Chalkie,
Would you please hike his pants up high and tighten that belt around his neck until his freaking eyeballs bug-out his head!?
A Grateful City
"Primo real estate?" That area is nothing like 3600 N. Halsted. It's actually a dumpy area that will benefit from the small businesses that will spring up because of the theatre.
5/15/2011 10:25:00 PM
Like, what, a latte shop?
Non-profit developer? No such thing.
Dear Chalkie,
Would you please hike his pants up high and tighten that belt around his neck until his freaking eyeballs bug-out his head!?
A Grateful City
5/16/2011 08:30:00 AM
i ain't ronald mcdonald, buddy.
special orders do upset me.
on the other hand, nice mental image.
Chalkie
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