What Else is Closing? (Money/No Money)
Now Rahm is promising money for business losses that haven't even happened yet:
Businesses that suffer losses during the upcoming NATO and G-8 Summits because they’re located within the “inner-most” security perimeter could be in line for financial compensation.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday the NATO and G-8 Host Committee is working on a mechanism to compensate businesses for lost revenues during the May 19-21 summits at McCormick Place.
The mayor was asked whether businesses located within the inner-most security perimeter will have a process to recover lost profits inccured incur during the event.
“The Host Committee is working on it. They’ll have a process for that,” he answered.
Government reimbursing private entities because they cannot guarantee the safety and security of their buildings, property and employees. And look what else is closing:
The potential for claims is staggering.
Already, DePaul University has decided to close its Loop campus on the day before and the day after the summits and deny access to classrooms, labs, the cafeteria and offices in the Loop campus over a four-day period.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has said it has “extensive contingency plans” that would allow its employees to “work from home” or from an “off-site location” in the event that demonstrations turn ugly during the summits.
The bank is located at 230 S. LaSalle in the heart of Chicago’s financial district.
And the Chicago Sun-Times reported earlier this week that the civil courtrooms at the Daley Center — an integral part of the nation’s second-largest court system — could be closed down for security reasons in the days surrounding the unprecedented gathering of world leaders.
UPDATE: Now there is no money:
- For a short time it appeared that Chicago area businesses would be entitled to reimbursement for any unscheduled closures due to the upcoming NATO and G8 summits.
Protests and security restrictions at previous summits have forced stores to close.
At an event Thursday, reporters asked Mayor Emanuel whether Chicago might compensate businesses for any disruption during the summits; Emanuel said there is a process in place for determining whether reimbursements are warranted.
But shortly after the mayor's remarks, Chicago's G8-NATO Host Committee said there is no plan to reimburse businesses.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
87 Comments:
Da mayor is trying to bankrupt the city as fast as he can so he don't have to pay them pesky pensions he hates so much! Should be bankrupt by June 1st @ this rate!
Talk to friend that works for a major company downtown. The company's sidewalk level will be boarded up and employees will work from home. At least the board up companies are making money.
Rahm says they will be paid with unknown funds that nobody has yet and may not arrive until after the 2012 elections in november, if ever, no need to worry folks, shalom my ass!
The bottom line is the city will be stuck with more bills for many years to come, and the taxpayers will have to dig deeper. Just go about your normal business folks, all is well!
Rahm to staffers, order more Kool Aid.
heres an idea
lets open a few fly-by night stores as used furniture and such
in the perimeter,..
sit back and when it goes ballistic stand and collect:)
with a city supposely "broke"
might as well jump on the bandwagon like the aldercreatures and county board memebers do
after all when in rome does as the romans do:)
The two fools, Obama and Rahm, have shot themselves in the foot with this gross stupidity. And of course, as usual, we the Chicago taxpayers will get screwed AGAIN.
I think it's funny how they keep telling the public and businesses that the dates are only May 19th-21st. HAHAHAHHAHAHAH!!! THAT'S LAUGHABLE! They tell us it's May 13-21st, but we all know it's going to be a hell of a lot longer than that. Do the businesses and public really believe the lying city hall? Do they really believe the protesters will only be there for a few days? Do they really believe the CPD has the manpower to handle this? Come on now. This will be a financial disaster for chicago. The city has treated their police and fire like shit for a long time now. Good luck public, you will be on your own. City hall will baby the violent protesters and tell you "Oh Well."
Door Opens To Business Compensation For G-8, NATO, Then Quickly Shuts
'The plan is for all businesses to remain open,' host committee says after Emanuel's remarks
Mayor Rahm Emanuel opened the door Thursday to compensating businesses affected by security restrictions during the May G-8 and NATO summits, but the mayor's office and the city's host committee later said THERE ARE NO SUCH PLANS.
The confusion came as Emanuel sought to reinforce his message that the gatherings of world leaders present an economic development opportunity that will burnish Chicago's global reputation. But he also faced another round of questions about possible disturbances and business closings because of demonstrations involving thousands of protesters and security needs for dozens of world leaders.
OT: Exempt changes coming out today will take affect March 004th.
When will 007 become part of Area 2?
Why did they block the "antiques" section of craigslist on police computers? I was looking to buy a nice plastic covered sofa.
That's just great. My seasonal business located just west of the loop provides services at locations around the "innermost" whatever. I have ZERO contracts for May 2012 because my clients can't do business as usual that month, which is typically a peak income month for me where I make about 20-30% of my annual income in that month alone. I seriously doubt I'll see any compensation from the City for loss of revenue to my business.
How about not having this here? Just say no. Why isn't there an uproar about tuis? Why are we just waiting for the catastrophe .
Feds having strategy sessions for the G8/NATO consisting of nearly THREE DOZEN agencies, including CPD.
Good to hear some planning and co-ordination is happening!
Glitter!
SCC, a little off topic but related. Every officer, especially those on 2nd watch or any team that did the 3 day training should up their exercise routine. You don't have to be built like the hulk (some muscle won't hurt) but exercise to build your stamina. We are in for some LONG days in May and we should be preparing now.
Doing something as simple as walking will help. The city isn't looking out for us so we have to look out for ourselves and our families.
A side benefit is we all may lose a pound or two in the process and feel a little better.
Remember, we win at the end of the day and go home to our loved ones the same way we got to work with all of us intact. Nothing else matters.
how about you use the old post office building for 50,000 prison cells?
WGN reported the host commitee stated there was no process to collect.
It sure seems like the city is putting us knowingly, directly, in harm's way. If any copper is hurt, and McStupe or 9.5 show up for a media opp, they should be thrown out of the hospital room or E.R. Hopefully we won't sustain more than cuts and bruises though.
If the city is broke where is the money coming from?
refund from Vanecko Investments Company?
Or another contibution from the employee pension plans!
How about your 18 million you made at Freddie Mac
Have fun 2nd watch..... Show us how "you used to be the real police.". Hahahahahahahahaha scared little puppies...
How long before those closed police stations get tagged?
Anonymous said...
OT: Exempt changes coming out today will take affect March 004th.
2/24/2012 01:18:00 AM
They have to address the closing of 3 districts eventually. Where will the clouted Commanders and XO's resurface?
Anonymous said...
Feds having strategy sessions for the G8/NATO consisting of nearly THREE DOZEN agencies, including CPD.
Good to hear some planning and co-ordination is happening!
2/24/2012 04:49:00 AM
Not EVERYONE is as clueless and incompetent as many of the current leadership of the CPD. Approaching May, these brainstorming sessions will be occurring almost daily and there WILL be a unified response to the civil disorder that will erupt here.
The organizers of the protests and demonstrations are already testing the police response times for various police calls, like a 'suspicious package' left on the public way, and phony emergency calls like a 'man with a gun' or 'shots fired'. They are gathering THEIR intelligence on how best to disrupt police response and activities during G8/NATO. Their REAL dry run will be between May 1st and the 15th. Be vigilant and safe!
Toronto spend humdreds of millions just in security prep and still lost it. Here, we are doing it on a shoestring, and hoping to God that the ordinary patrolman is better than his bosses and can make this thing work
Needless to say, I would love to see how much money has been diverted away from the street officer to pay some consultant or boss.
Some points to consider: A lot of cops are out of shape, let's face it. And there are others with health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. just to mention a few. Perhaps the FOP should demand that all Tier 1 officers be cleared for duty by mandatory medical exams. A twelve hour day over an extended period of time may trigger illness. When they were going after SOS officers that they thought were potential behavioral problems there was no reluctance to send them for physicals. In this case we are talking about what could be life or death issues and liability down the road. If someone falls out on the Line, there is no replacement and how do you get them to medical attention? This is a REAL ISSUE THAT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED BY FOP. It would be a really sad day if we lost an officer because Rahm wanted to impress his 1% of the 1% elitist buddies that he made when he was the chief Gofer for Clinton and Obama. Also note that the Occupy People are going to start on 1 May which is the traditional date of protest for Communist/Socialist/Progresive movements. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PROBLEMS MAY START AS EARLY AS MAY 1ST AND CARRY OVER INTO THE DATES FOR G8 & NATO. If that happens, are we prepared? "G"
Hi, it's me, Alderman Beavers here again. This is just unbelievable, not only did they block the "antiques" section of Craigslist on the department computers but they also blocked the "materials" section. Now just where in the world am I going to find good quality used materials to make myself a hot air balloon??? So much for fleeing the country
It kind of reminds you of the Italian cruise ship incident. The people knew the shit the crew was saying was bullshit. All was not well. It wasn't an electrical problem it was a sinking fuckin ship . In our case a sinking city. A doctor came up 2 us a few days ago and he's closin his loop offices during the burning. I'm sure he is just one of many fleeing. Rahms bettin the house on this one. Burn baby burn
Don't blame me. The Raccoon made me take the job. I want to crawl into a hole and be left alone while the tankers of Kool-Aid keep rolling in. Rahmbo got a big discount from Kraft Foods.
Can you say "ARMAGEDDON"?
What is the department going to do when the members hits the medical or goes I.O.D. , for this silly event ? I can see it now twisted ankle answering the domestic.
What is the reasoning for having this bullshit in Chicago anyway? Have it in some place else. We can not afford to be paying for this type of activity and it sure does not look like it will bring money to the city, only aggravation and violence. Someone is getting paid, but it is not us. We are getting fucked again.
Not a police officer, just a tired and pissed off tax payer. Thank all of you guys and girls that wear the badge.
So the Federal Reserve and others have probably spent a lot of time and MONEY setting up plans. NOW they can bill the city for this.
**off topic**
Just read the story about the coach who got stabbed breaking up a fight at one of chicsgo's finest babysitting services/public schools. It's amazing that the teacher was stabbed in the chest and listed in critical condition, but reports say the offender was arrested and charged with battery. Sure sounds to me like she was charged (as a juvenile) with simple battery- no agg batt.
Talk to friend that works for a major company downtown. The company's sidewalk level will be boarded up and employees will work from home. At least the board up companies are making money.
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I bet Rahm makes it illegal to board up windows like that to avoid the inevitable bad press.
My wife works for a property management company which has a lot of property downtown. They had a meeting a couple of days ago. A Secret Service Agent was there and told them about the lies the city has been telling about the 10,000 protesters (he said expect 50k to 100k) how long this will actually last more than the 3 day overlap ( he said 10 days to 2 weeks) and he told them not to expect to hire any off duty P.O.s because we won't be off. Rahm is so full of shit. I just can't understand what is his angle on this. There is no political damage from Chicago burning like Seattle or Toronto. That won't help him get elected to higher office. Is it just to gain an advantage during our contract negotiations ? What is the tiny dancers plans?
Lots of people and agencies realistically planning for what's certain to turn ugly and Rahm and his minions keep insisting everything will be just fine. Somebody's very, very wrong.
Question SCC,.... I have about 15 years on and never has there been an incident/event in my time like the upcoming G8. So lets say the city is wrong, the police are right, and this becomes the perfect storm of a lot of upset/frustrated people converging on the city at one time along with assholes that like to cause trouble solely out of opportunity. According to what is floating out there on the internet and rumors some of these protests are scheduled to begin as early as 8am. If a protest begins at 8 our start time will have to be 2 hrs prior...time needed to do roll call, transport to location, and be on scene prior to arrival of protesters. Protests will be kicking off on same day at different times so more than likely a 6am start can easily become a 0600-2200 day. Now If things get out of control at night that 2200 could become 2400 or 0100. In the event things get crazy and this scenario repeats itself for several days is there a mandatory amount of time off needed between shifts? At what point would OT become continuous? Is it like court where less than 2 hours is continuous time?
And last but not least, for everyone out there try googling "police officer sleep deprivation". Here is a quote from one study.....
"We know that sleep deprivation results in impaired performance both cognitively, physically and emotionally, which can impact decision-making and response time, which are crucial to high stress professions such as law enforcement," said Dr. Nanci Yang, an associate clinical professor at Stanford University.
The perfect storm is brewing.
Yes Rham, be careful what you wish for.
No resident that lives in Chicago wants this. No business owner that has a business in Chicago wants this. No person that has a job and pays taxes here in Chicago wants this. The police department and fire department doesn't want this. It's all about RAHM!!! He's interfering with peoples way of life, their jobs, their travel times, their health and yes their safety by having the G8 & Nato Sumits here in Chicago. Not to mention how much $$$ the tax payers of Chicago will be left holding the bag after its all said, done and over with. As if this city is deep enough in debt. Rahm is just like Obama, an idiot that has to have it his way or no way and loves spending money that he doesnt have to spend.
When will 007 become part of Area 2?
04 MAR 12
SHOCKER!!!! Rahm is now saying businesses will NOT be reimbursed, it is their choice to close. Does this clown ever tell the truth?
Anonymous said...
That's just great. My seasonal business located just west of the loop provides services at locations around the "innermost" whatever. I have ZERO contracts for May 2012 because my clients can't do business as usual that month, which is typically a peak income month for me where I make about 20-30% of my annual income in that month alone. I seriously doubt I'll see any compensation from the City for loss of revenue to my business.
2/24/2012 02:31:00 AM
I can't understand how Rahm could call this event a great thing for Chicago. The amount of money spent and lost will be beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Businesses will be hurt badley just so Rahm and company can add the G8/NATO to their legacey. Chicago is already a world known city, so what will this event possibly do that can be positive? I can guarantee this event/riot will go on for a lot longer than the city is telling you. The city will blow smoke up your ass and tell you everything will be fine, but when it starts you will be ignored and told later, "Oh well, it was unexpected, sorry." Just look at the protests going on already and then couple that with a combo G8/NATO summit. Bad idea. All for a selfish legacy.
Commander changes yet ?
I thought the great mayor said this was going to be a fun safe money generating event for the city?
Money generating for the Lawyers that's about it!!!!!!!!
Fun for the out of town protestor's and safe for the mayor in his warm home.
This sounds about right. Thanks Rahm your doing great
Friends of mine that keep their boat in Burnham Harbor have been told that they can't put their boat in their slip until May 28th, due to the G8/NATO conferences, but they still have to pay for a full year's worth of docking (which usually begins around April 15th). Rahm needs the money!
Now the Racoon is saying the city WILL NOT be giving any money to businesses for losses after the G8. This entire mess is going to be a giant Clusterfuck never seen before. No other city wanted this disaster so Obama told the Racoon he would have it here in Chicago. So we get stuck with the bill. And that bill will be a huge one.
Just did day five of the G8 training. I still have to say that they have some good looking instructors over there. I couldn't wait to volunteer to be flex cuffed!
http://anarchistnews.org/node/21516
Keep an eye on this site for intel, because they are definitely doing the same to us.
Way Off Topic but can anyone recommend a good doctor out of Swedish that is in Blue Cross/Blue Shield?
Just moved near 20. Just a G.P.
the mayor went to obama school of finance. under the socialist system anything is possible. just look at michelle she has 40 secretaries making 6 figures and a vacation any where any time. you see the potus has a stash. and we all are feeding the pot. better yet we have morons who want him elected again.
Officers should look into suplimental insurance, such as AFLAC, in the event they get injured. Everyone get injured the first day and sit home and collect.
The decision to use the 2nd watch as Tier 2 is about as hair brained idea as the department has come up with in a long, long time.
In every district citywide the 2nd watch has the least allocation of manpower of the three watches. So the city, which needs as many hands on deck as possible, is limiting itself from the get go. Also 2nd watch has the most senior officers and those officers tend to be older and sometimes more out of shape. This is your Tier 2? This makes sense to the powers that be? We are so fucked!
"The organizers of the protests and demonstrations are already testing the police response times for various police calls, like a 'suspicious package' left on the public way..."
--2/24/2012 09:25:00 AM
Absolutely correct -- there has been more than one of these disruptive susp. package/"hazmat" jobs downtown lately.
You want to know what people are going to do, LISTEN TO WHAT THEY'RE SAYING.
I am getting the Occupy line by way of their wackos and sympathizers appearing on RT TV News from hateful, anti-American, Putin-controlled Russia. (So bad one writer was just speaking of "the new Cold War.")
"We will use any tactic...use any tactic...use any tactic."
"Tactic?" You people just ain't on the same level. There are some wily old motherf__ers out here -- wily beyond your Little Red Book-waving college-boy comprehension.
We know the sound of your talk -- especially when it's posted on a police web log.
By the way -- not so long ago, some D&D/role-playing/"environmental"/"hacker" screwball messed around in the subway here. As I recall, he is now serving 13 very real years in Federal prison. 2 felony charges of "conspiracy to commit acts of terror."
...and he's lucky he didn't make any sudden moves.
Careful, kiddies -- this is no game.
07:53 Being a police officer puts you in harms way. Thats part of the job. I've seen McCarthy at the hospital for injured police officers and its not for a photo op. He goes out of his way to help them and their families. Some of you don't want to hear that, but its true
NATO/G8?
Hell, look at the....
SHOE RIOTS
Indianapolis Police cancel Nike shoe release at Greenwood Park Mall
3:37 PM, Feb. 24, 2012 |
"About 600 people who went to Greenwood Park Mall to buy a new pair of Nike shoes Thursday night left empty-handed after police canceled the event amid safety concerns.
"The crowd was on-hand to buy the special limited edition Nike Foamposite Galaxy from Foot Locker, which was selling 12 pairs of the $220 shoes at midnight."
I just saw this on TV -- they tore the doors off the place and trampled each other.
"In Orlando, Fla.: More than 100 sheriff's deputies in riot gear broke up an out-of-control crowd waiting outside a mall to buy a limited edition Nike basketball shoe."
"I saw hundreds of people running toward me. I thought I was going to get trampled," Amanda Charles, 20, told the newspaper. Charles who was among a group of a half-dozen friends who drove more than two hours from Jacksonville to try to buy the glow-in-the-dark Nikes..."
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120224/NEWS/120224012/Police-cancel-Nike-shoe-release-at-Greenwood-Park-Mall-?odyssey=tab|
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Hey. Glow-in-the-dark is not so bad from a law enforcement viewpoint...
Idiots. These shoes cost only a few dollars to make -- and people are giving $2500 for them on Ebay.
Same thing over and over again.
Just now on Channel 7 TV --
RESTAURANTS gearing up for NATO/G8 like something good was goig to happen -- some Megan Risch gushing excitedly about "the whole world watching."
Quotes to remember --
"Protesters need to eat too."
--Lou Malnati, owner of Malnati's Pizza
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: we have absolutely the Dumbest Voters of any major city in the nation. No matter how bad this NATO-G8 Summit may turn out to be, the news media will be kissing Rahm's butt as long as he is in office, and the dumb voters will gladly re-elect him, time after time.
When you can retire from this job, sell your house and move as far as you can, far away from this duped city ruled by the Sociopathic, Communistic, Freedom-Hating Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
What is the department going to do when the members hits the medical or goes I.O.D. , for this silly event ? I can see it now twisted ankle answering the domestic.
2/24/2012 10:18:00 AM
I predict a lot of this happening. So not only did the brainiacs at HQ choose the watch with the least numbers, the oldest, most senior officers in each district but the smaller numbers will be further reduced by incidences like referenced above.
Do you really think that officers with 25 plus years on , who are in their 50's and up will be up to the demands the department will shove down their throats? Hell no. I predict that there will be a certain percentage that will tell the city Fuck You I'm opting out by going IOD/ medical.
Have fun 2nd watch..... Show us how "you used to be the real police.". Hahahahahahahahaha scared little puppies...
2/24/2012 08:36:00 AM
I'm on third watch, and you sir, are asshole of epic proportions, in fact your an embarrassment to us all.
Business all around CROOKago are closing up at an even faster rate, thanks to Democommunists rrunning our City, County, and State. The tremendous Democrat-Caused rise in Gasoline Prices will no doubt soon end even more businesses efforts to stay above Water. Time for DRASTIC change at Election time, just like last Mid-Term Elections. Then if the new powers to be don't straighten things out in 4 years, OUT They go TOO.
Better duck folks, the shit's gonna hit the fan hard in May.
This whole G8/NATO summit is rapidly becoming a clusterfuck of epic proportions.
The 1968 Democratic Convention? Nobody's gonna remember that when this is over.
The city is not covering us being injured before this incident, be careful they are not going to cover us during and after it.
You have been warned.
Partner and Family. That's it.
Rumor today says feds had a meeting and said they needed 6000 officers for 12 hour shifts times 2. ooops we don't have that many!
Rumor also has heard they need 80 cars and 160 officers for 2 presidential details and 5 dignitary details, that another 80 cars and 160 PO's. oops. where we gonna get them?
We don't have the MANPOWER as far as I can see. I'm just a dumb day guy with time on the job, but this looks like a disaster.
Take care of each other!
11:56 Why dont you shut up, go out and do your job and quit over thinking the situation G8 is coming so relax and do you job All your rants are an embarassment to the CPD that are going to go out and get the job done
"Rumor also has heard they need 80 cars and 160 officers for 2 presidential details and 5 dignitary details, that another 80 cars and 160 PO's.
--2/24/2012 09:41:00 PM
Go to the auto pond and get impounded banger rides with hi-lifts, 20-inchers and sounds. That'll take care of the wheels.
Now load em two deep with 160 retired officers too old and tired and bad-tempered to do anything but shoot if the occasion should arise.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Just did day five of the G8 training. I still have to say that they have some good looking instructors over there. I couldn't wait to volunteer to be flex cuffed!
2/24/2012 02:42:00 PM
wrists to ankles, i presume?
The sad part is how many officers will have heart attacks, wearing all that gear, having restricted breathing in a gas mask, in the heat, tired and stressed, fighting off much younger and stronger assailants. Have a panic attack and crack a skull, lose your job and sued. Anxiety attack, get trampled. All to protect Rham and the wealthy bankers from harm.
"Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday the NATO and G-8 Host Committee is working on a mechanism to compensate businesses for lost revenues during the May 19-21 summits at McCormick Place."
Yeah. That "mechanism" is your tax dollar.
The same tax dollar that will be spent on large amounts of OT, IOD and rebuilding the affected areas.
Even if it's "free" federal money, it's still your tax dollar.
"How long before those closed police stations get tagged?"
Not long. I'm already stocked up on spray paint that I bought in Du Page County.
"So the Federal Reserve and others have probably spent a lot of time and MONEY setting up plans. NOW they can bill the city for this."
Sadly whether the FRB or the city pays the bills, in the end it's the taxpayer that gets the shaft.
"...he told them not to expect to hire any off duty P.O.s because we won't be off."
Blackwater's comin' to town!
"No resident that lives in Chicago wants this. No business owner that has a business in Chicago wants this. No person that has a job and pays taxes here in Chicago wants this. The police department and fire department doesn't want this. It's all about RAHM!!!"
Emanuel is an egotistical asshole. Who else in his right mind would've wanted to be mayor of the mess that Daley left?
"All for a selfish legacy."
Rahm is Daley on steroids.
Way Off Topic but can anyone recommend a good doctor out of Swedish that is in Blue Cross/Blue Shield?
Just moved near 20. Just a G.P.
2/24/2012 02:51:00 PM
see spiro giannaoulous spelling may be alittle off. but he is a good doctor and surgon. He is a g.p. his office is in the building on the north east cornor from swedish.
"Commander changes yet ?"
Friday. Take it to the bank.
All the banks downtown will be closed. Haa watch this city burn!
Just now on Channel 7 TV --
RESTAURANTS gearing up for NATO/G8 like something good was goig to happen -- some Megan Risch gushing excitedly about "the whole world watching."
Quotes to remember --
"Protesters need to eat too."
--Lou Malnati, owner of Malnati's Pizza
2/24/2012 04:41:00 PM
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I tried to book a room at a Michigan ave hotel for friends who are coming in > ahead of < this mess.
No rooms. So I checked a few other hotels. Either no rooms or highest possible rates.
This town is booked up for most of the month of May. Hotels and restaurants don't care what brings people here; they just revel in the numbers. They have zero clue what's actually coming.
Anonymous said...
11:56 Why dont you shut up, go out and do your job and quit over thinking the situation G8 is coming so relax and do you job All your rants are an embarassment to the CPD that are going to go out and get the job done
2/24/2012 09:56:00 PM
In the past we had competent exempt leaders who provided leadership and confidence to the troops. Today we have command staff, commanders, XO's and LTS that are negative and doubting everything. As a result,the troops loose confidence and make comments. Yes, CPD could handle this with basic information and leaders. When the command staff is nervous what do you expect the troops to say?
Well......Friday came and went ..... Same commanders still in place ....all rumors again
Watch for Mark W. (IAD fame) and his 'field' deputies, the We*% brothers to be on the medical, guarding their special interest, ABC 7.
Emanuel is now tap-dancing frantically to stay on top of the situation verbally -- one must add "But in no other way."
He has now twisted everything around, pretending righteous indignation.
"We aren't paying businesses to shut down!" as it were.
He is now saying that businesses are advised to remain open "because this is a great economic and growth opportunity for the city."
Because he says so.
If they close, well, it is against the advice of the Host Committee.
...and Lou Malnati, of Malnati's Pizza, must not have seen the $4 million damage Occupy did in Oakland. "Protesters need to eat too!" he grins. (Channel 7 TV news, Friday, Feb. 28, 2012)
I'm stll trying to get my head around that one.
"The sad part is how many officers will have heart attacks, wearing all that gear, having restricted breathing in a gas mask, in the heat, tired and stressed, fighting off much younger and stronger assailants. Have a panic attack and crack a skull, lose your job and sued. Anxiety attack, get trampled. All to protect Rham and the wealthy bankers from harm."
--2/25/2012 12:51:00 AM
You Occupy people aren't going to touch a hair on the head of "Rham [sic] and the wealthy bankers," and you know it.
"Emanuel is an egotistical asshole. Who else in his right mind would've wanted to be mayor of the mess that Daley left?"
--2/25/2012 01:48:00 AM
A. -- No one in their right mind.
A goodly number of politicians are mere psychopaths.
Look at Daley -- he will jump into suit and tie and be driven to offices of various kinds and shuffle papers and talk on a telephone until he finally grabs his chest and ceases to be.
They know nothing else.
Read The Mask Of Sanity
"Imagine - if you can - not having a conscience, none at all, no feelings of guilt or remorse no matter what you do, no limiting sense of concern for the well-being of strangers, friends, or even family members. Imagine no struggles with shame, not a single one in your whole life, no matter what kind of selfish, lazy, harmful, or immoral action you had taken.
"And pretend that the concept of responsibility is unknown to you, except as a burden others seem to accept without question, like gullible fools.
"Now add to this strange fantasy the ability to conceal from other people that your psychological makeup is radically different from theirs. Since everyone simply assumes that conscience is universal among human beings, hiding the fact that you are conscience-free is nearly effortless.
"You are not held back from any of your desires by guilt or shame, and you are never confronted by others for your cold-bloodedness. The ice water in your veins is so bizarre, so completely outside of their personal experience, that they seldom even guess at your condition.
"In other words, you are completely free of internal restraints, and your unhampered liberty to do just as you please, with no pangs of conscience, is conveniently invisible to the world.
"You can do anything at all, and still your strange advantage over the majority of people, who are kept in line by their consciences will most likely remain undiscovered."
"How will you live your life?"
http://www.cassiopaea.com/cassiopaea/psychopath.htm
Like Richard M. Daley. Like Rahm Emanuel.
Like New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg.When the streets of the city were impassable with mountains of unplowed snow and uncollected garbage, he told the elderly and infirm to stagger down six flights of stairs and somehow "take in a Broadway show."
That's how.
Officers should look into suplimental insurance, such as AFLAC, in the event they get injured. Everyone get injured the first day and sit home and collect.
2/24/2012 03:27:00 PM
You are a glaring example of what is wrong with this Country. Don't have kids please.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: we have absolutely the Dumbest Voters of any major city in the nation. No matter how bad this NATO-G8 Summit may turn out to be, the news media will be kissing Rahm's butt as long as he is in office, and the dumb voters will gladly re-elect him, time after time.
Dumbest voters?? I think its more like Chicago has the most crooked voting system in the nation. Look at all the corupt shit that happens. You really think the voting is legit when everything else is corupt??
What is the reasoning for having this bullshit in Chicago anyway? Have it in some place else. We can not afford to be paying for this type of activity and it sure does not look like it will bring money to the city, only aggravation and violence. Someone is getting paid, but it is not us. We are getting fucked again.
Not a police officer, just a tired and pissed off tax payer. Thank all of you guys and girls that wear the badge.
This summit is happening during an election year. Think about it. If it would occur in any other state and the shit hits the fan during the summit ( which it will) Obama would lose that state. Here in Chicago and in Illinois hes the savior right? No harm lost, he will win Illinois anyway. If he doesn't win Illinois legitly, it will be rigged for him to win.
Anonymous said...
Well......Friday came and went ..... Same commanders still in place ....all rumors again
2/25/2012 09:25:00 AM
You read it all wrong. Big command changes NEXT Friday. Actually, could be true with the stations closing. Wouldn't that be a bitch??
OT- Shots fired at the police at Higgins and Natoma.
As Axelrod say "Don't let a good crisis go to waste!". Obama is going to use Chicago going up for grabs as a example of why he needs his "National police force" that is "just as well equiped an financed as the military". Kind of like what they have in every other communist/socialist dictatorship around the globe. He wants to "Win The Future". I think we all should be prepared to "Fight That Future"!
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