It's Personal Now
The Washington Post has said the feelings against Rahm have turned "personal:"
- Mayor Rahm Emanuel cut short a family vacation this past week and returned to a city in crisis: On the North Side, more than a dozen people stood outside his house, hurling insults. On the West Side, a close aide was punched and kicked while attending a prayer vigil for a police shooting victim. And all week long, there were protesters, haunting one of Emanuel’s biggest political donors, haranguing his police force, beating a papier-mâché likeness of his face at City Hall.
More than a month has passed since a judge forced Emanuel (D) and other city officials to release a graphic video of a white Chicago police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times. But public anger over the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald in October 2014 has not dissipated. Instead, it has grown bitter and more personal.
- The furor over recent Chicago police shootings has legislators considering whether voters should be allowed to recall Mayor Rahm Emanuel or future officials who hold his post.
Illinois state law currently addresses only the recall of a governor, a provision voters approved in 2010 after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested and impeached. Now, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, a Chicago Democrat, wants voters to also have the power to remove the mayor of the country's third-largest city.
In light of the unrest in the city, Ford said, "It's clearly the right thing to have on the books."
La Shawn "Seventeen Bank Fraud Counts, One Misdemeanor Plea" Ford is certainly playing this one to the hilt. It will be interesting to see if the entire Illinois Combine gets together to throw Rahm under the bus via a recall law. Once that hits the playing floor, we'll see how deep Rahm's troubles have spilled over to everyone else. Rahm should pretty much be finished as a national figure regardless.
Labels: state politics
posted by SCC at 12:31 AM
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"Furor over recent Chicago police shootings!"
"Unrest in the city!"
Final 2015 Totals
Shot & Killed: 442
Shot & Wounded: 2553
Total Shot: 2995
Total Homicides: 499
Police-involved shootings
Shot & killed: 9
Shot & wounded: 16
Too bad the recall wasn't around when Shortshanks was mayor; the little fuck who schemed to get an 85% pension, while keeping Chicago cops from getting 80% pension.
I don't think That is finished, I think he has a lucky horse up his arse.
Criminals have been elected to office. What the fuck did you expect to happen to the state? Keep voting democrat socialist, morons. How do you like those taxes they keep shoving up your asses?
I love how Ford didn't include state reps or senators as people who could be recalled. It's kind of like the alderthieves voting to not being investigated by the IG.
Maybe Rahm is through and maybe not. After all Hillary is likely to become our first female president in 2016. Anything is possible in the democratic party. Don't count Rahm out yet. Given the right stimulus from on high and the BLM mob will turn right around and declare Rahm a hero of the movement.
LaShawn, whhhhaaaaat!!!!?, Ford
God is this state that filled with dumb democratic voters or what? So corrupt
Jerks always get what's coming to them.Karma may be slow but it's never at a standstill.Loudly berating people in front of their colleagues (in a gym shower no less WHILE THE GUY WAS NAKED) just makes that target on your back bigger and thus makes it easier for karma to catch up with you. And no one will warn you before or feel sorry for you after. Buh-bye to public office. Back to your fellow sharks in the banking industry.
While there's always an outside chance the law would pass, there's no chance it would take effect til the NEXT mayoral term begins.
Maybe term limits could be addressed now, too. For ALL of them.
I would love to see the rahmbolina under a bus!
Remember when Rahm told those firemen that they were going to have to learn how to bleed and that the Police were next? It looks like it's Rahms turn to learn how to bleed. And it's pretty nice to know that it was the Police that took him down even though we really didn't. But as long as the public thinks we are out of control and gunning down young,innocent black men (even though we are not) because that's what the blm and the newsmedia tells them to think, we should get some credit for the downfall of Rahm the Racoon.
Finished as a national figure---I like the way that sounds.
Yet clowns like La Shawn keep their position no matter what crime they commit. Must be another cultural issue.
Rham is still tight with Rodham and the two want to run the country and the planet to the ground as Bill looks for more cigar victims and Ari looks to put Uber on Mars. Each have proven to be out right liars and cheats. Remember to tell them "No Whitehouse for you!"
He drove a bus over us...a water taxi from Cuba.
http://fightingchicago.blogspot.com/2015/12/mayor-cuts-vacation-short-and-drives.html
Rahm was in Cuba to see how's he can make millions for him,family and friends,after the US lifts the embargo.
Just a greedy jew bastard.
Rahm is a liar! How is a 10 day vacation cut short when your away 10 days? It's time he cuts his term short......
Some good comes out of everything.
On the West Side, a close aide was punched and kicked while attending a prayer vigil for a police shooting victim.
Should have read, "A close aide was punched and kicked while attending a prayer vigil for a police shooting victim after asking gang members where his last month's money was."
You will never see such a " recall law" in this state for it would have to be tailored just for Rahm and I don't think that is legal. The political class do not want a general recall law on the books for municipal officials.
It's been personal with me ever since his suckhole said "he's not sure how far he wants to stick it in the copper's ears".
Fuck you Rahm.
You caused all of this.
There is no one that can replace Rahm and do a better job. Any of the alternatives would be a bigger disaster than Rahm. Lets face it, unless someone is brought in from out of state, Chicago is doomed.
"Rahm should pretty much be finished as a national figure regardless."
And THAT is a beautiful thing! I'm sure having to go thru a run off election with Chuy pissed the hell out of that little fucker....surprised he didn't stroke out from that. (That would have been fun.)
But the good news is that Rahm is poison, and NO ONE will want to be associated with his "brand" ever again. : ) He done.
This past weekend there was no shortage of articles attacking Rahm, but never lose sight of the facts: Rahm has been a Democrat Party behind the scenes manager for over 25 yrs. Rahm was part of raising funds for Lil Dick Daley's win in '89. And that was no easy task since Daley was known as an idiot in the Ill. legislature and as a States Attorney he was a disaster. Burge operated with impunity under Daley, and Daley saw nothing, nor did Alvarez who also was working as an ASA back then. Daley might not have won were it not for Rahm. Then in D.C. Rahm was crucial in preventing Clinton from resigning when impeached. Nixon readily resigned rather than face impeachment, but not Clinton. Gore upon advice of Bill Daley and Rahm refused to concede defeat, until the Supreme Count told him he lost. So, if anyone thinks Rahm is going to quit, they are living in a fantasy. The Real Danger lies in what Rahm is willing to give away to stay in power. The quality of life for anyone living in Chicago who is not on the public dole, is about to suffer, so that Rahm may save face. Then Rahm will ride off into the sunset with his Billionaire one term Governor buddy."BabyG"
In no way do i defend Rahm, but the unrest of the cuty line?!?! The city is more than the blm group (s)
imagine the shitshow Chicago can provide a nation during a presidential cycle. reveuns broken and divided in the wilderness of a constituency out of control. maybe more police details for smart guy aldermen like O'Connor for a council wars 2.0 . a half dozen or more candidates backed by factions of the latin kings gangster disciples old guard democrats and the moneyed north shore. ahhh! epton vs. Washington bared chicagos ass. for better or worse, this will be fun to watch.
"Rahm should pretty much be finished as a national figure regardless."
This is really, REALLY good news!
Mexico know how to handle their Mayors....
That's nice start changing rules and laws throughout this city/country just to appease the shithead protesters. No I'm not a fan of rahm. This city state country is doomed.
What About,"The President" ? Yes,I Said, "The President"! What Has He Done For The Community,That Supported Him? Has "The President" Delivered On Any Of The Things, He Promised The Community He Was A Activists For?
Let's all agree to stop referring to individuals that attack the police while armed and then are shot as victims. The only victims are the officers that were attacked. These subjects should be referred to as what they are - armed offenders that attacked the police and were shot while committing the attack. They are not police shooting "victims". As for Rham, he should go. Just keep in mind, be careful what you wish for.
Mad-man-madigan is salivating at the chance to negotiate (plea deal) with Rauner.
But the reality of Rahm's future is: obama gone - rahm gone
My uncle was a Mayor in Mexico and is not a joke what happend to him. He was murdered for not working with cartel.
Unlike Rahm. Who puts his financial interest before anything.
Did Rahm make the pension payment?
You will never see such a " recall law" in this state for it would have to be tailored just for Rahm and I don't think that is legal. The political class do not want a general recall law on the books for municipal officials.
Bullshit. They passed a hear-say law just to get one guy (good ol' Drew Petersen) .even though I think he did it, still absolutely wrong. They will do it again to get what they want.
"Rahm should pretty much be finished as a national figure regardless."
Rahm probably has his speech ready to introduce Hillary at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July 25-28 as "the next President of the United States!". (God forbid)
Now they will probably relegate the Illinois delegation to the cheap section away from the TV cameras and give Rahm the seat behind the freshly painted post.
I doubt they will let him speak at all.
I read where a law allowing for recalls wouldn't be legally able to effect elected officials during their present terms.
You can't enact it now and then use it against present office holders until the next term.
And Rauner said if passed that he would sign it into law.
I see this potentially going to the IL SC and then maybe the SCOTUS.
How can you pass a law like this and not one that also covers all other elected positions?
They are too entrenched in Springfield to pass what is truly needed, a term limits law.
I heard Rahmbolina was turned down for Dancing With Stars and has applied for The Apprentice.
"Rahm should pretty much be finished as a national figure regardless."
This is really, REALLY good news!
1/04/2016 09:22:00 AM
How does this sit with his messed up family? They are a real piece of work, one and all.
Can't be retroactive.
Never, ever, ever, ever count this weasel- Rahm Emanuel out. He is a weasel and he is excellent at being one. He may take a temporary hiatus but he is determined. Never count him out.
Won't affect Rahm at all. If passed, it will affect only those politicians elected after it is passed.
Feel that shift? It's the big Pendulum swinging the other way. People are fed-up AND they are starting to do something about it.
Rahm isn't the only one who is Toast politically. Look at the GOP Presidential Candidates. Those who thought they had a lock on the candidacy are a distant 5th and 6th.
The average people - WORKING PEOPLE - are tired of being used and drained of whatever money they have. The middle-class - whatever is left of them- are tired of footing the bill for both sides of the economic spectrum, the Rich and the Poor.
Trump, who everyone thought was a flash-in-the-pan, is gaining more momentum, not less, as the initial Primaries close in.
It's about time people wake up. ALL of you whining about every little annoyance, better get your asses to the voting machines this year. Change is coming.
When are we going to march on city hall?
>>>Lets Be Real said...
On the West Side, a close aide was punched and kicked while attending a prayer vigil for a police shooting victim.
Should have read, "A close aide was punched and kicked while attending a prayer vigil for a police shooting victim after asking gang members where his last month's money was."
1/04/2016 07:51:00 AM
Should have read: "A close aide to the mayor was punched and kicked while attending a rev-run vigil for a police shooting of a knife wielding offender because he was white and didn't belong there."
U.S.A. Today headline read: "No criminal charges in Sandra Bland killing."
Should have read: "No charges in Sandra Bland jail suicide".
Anonymous Anonymous said...
When are we going to march on city hall?
When we do will we also be allowed to break and flaunt the laws without repercussions like the BLM crowds?
Anonymous said...
When are we going to march on city hall?
1/05/2016 07:31:00 AM
Too late for that now, isn't it Dean. If we marched now St. Sabina's Phlague would meet us there would with the BLM jerks and that would be the story on the news.
What we need now is a BLUE VOTE. Are we going to get that Dean?
They can take their pendulum and stick it up their asses. Since when has a pendulum ever mattered here?
Rauner said he would sign a recall bill but he also said it could not legally apply to Rahm's current term. Only in effect for all future terms/mayors after next election.
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