Illinois Republicans push for fracking bill vote

Illinois Republicans push for fracking bill vote


You know what? Let them "FRACK" where they live. Do that, and watch them scramble for tighter regulations after their drinking water goes up in flames. Yeah, do that.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-school-shootingbre93s0ht-20130429,0,1070494.story



Told you Chicago isn't the only place plagued with the menace of guns.

The usual questions will pop up. How did he get it? How did he get it in the school? The answers are even more simplistic. Douche-bag politicians cutting education funding, and lackadaisical parenting.

The simple truth always hurts.

How Dumb?

http://www.suntimes.com/19772876-761/authorities-officer-shot-driver-with-sawed-off-shotgun-in-humboldt-park.html


Yeah as the title states, how dumb? So we sit and speculate, what was he on? Who really cares? The bottom line, this guy is a complete idiot. Oh! How did he come across such a weapon?

Questions, questions.

More Illegal Gun Violence

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/5-Wounded-in-Weekend-Shootings--204998831.html



As we all know, every weapon used in these shootings, were illegally obtained. The watered down background check bill, that those spineless Senators refused to pass, could have prevented some of these.

Think about that, as the gun fire creeps closer where you live.

Four Charged With Robbing, Killing Man In Austin « CBS Chicago

Four Charged With Robbing, Killing Man In Austin « CBS Chicago

Let's be honest for a moment. I'm fine with these dirt-bags getting caught for the heinous crime they committed. But, granting them bond (Which we all know they can't make), is stupid. This was premeditated. It truly makes me wonder what the prosecutor was thinking.

Fine, you caught them, they confessed, maybe? But bond? Oh hell no. That's an insult. No plea bargain, no deal. Charge them with premeditation, and conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, and slap each of these douche-bags with life in prison. Scum of this ilk have no business in society. Your own God does not tolerate murder. Why should we? Again I ask. What was that prosecutor thinking?

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.suntimes.com/19712394-418/1-killed-5-wounded-in-overnight-shootings.html


Sadly it's business as usual in the windy city, and across the nation as gun violence continues. Someone made a great point when they said, "Every-time someone is shot or dies, the Senate has blood on its hands." Or words to that effect.

This is what happens when they failed passing "Universal Background Checks". It was a simple language bill. It did not infringe on anyone's Second Amendment rights. Criminals, Terrorist, and the mentally unstable should never, never have access to firearms. That's what that bill would have prevented.

Yes Senators, you do have blood on your hands. Or words to that effect.

What In The Fuck Were You Thinking?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/tinley_park/chi-tinley-park-urban-warfare-exercise-20130424,0,4056874.story



You know, this just proves it really doesn't matter how much of a higher education one can receive. This is just fucking stupid.

Could you at the very least NOTIFY the residents? Hello! I'm talking to you NEWS MEDIA! What the fuck guys? After all the bullshit that went on, you dickheads were to lazy going door to door, or hell, even passing out a fucking flyer? You think people would be a tad bit interested in something like this?

Please department of defense, slap the holy hell out of the person that came up with this massive brain fart. This is truly, fucking stupid.

Beyond Stupid

http://www.suntimes.com/19668352-418/man-charged-with-shooting-outside-wrigley-field.html


Well here we go again folks. Another douche-bag with access to a firearm then the average citizen. You can thank those spineless Senators, and our own gutless State legislators.

Hell! Just look at the mugshot! Who in their right mind would give a convicted felon a gun? The person responsible for doing such, should be in jail with this poor excuse for a human. But oh no, we have spineless, gutless elected officials that refuse to do anything for the REAL people that elected them.

Well, just as we elected you, we can also vote out your collective spineless, gutless asses.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-crime-violence-20130422,0,4131153.story



As from the link above, the State of Illinois is still sitting on its collective ass with zero gun safety legislation. Sure the NRA and its cohorts will yammer, and yell about some nonsensical argument that whatever they do, it will infringe on law abiding citizens rights. We all know that is bullshit.

What any sensible legislation will do, is slam violators collective asses in jail longer. You can't argue with that, because it isn't bullshit. 

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-park-manor-shooting-wounds-1-20130420,0,7646950.story



And still our elected officials in Illinois haven't done anything addressing the problem. Do you mean to tell me that none of you have read, or attempted copying what was passed in all those other States?

Shame on all of you.

Man Wounded In Greater Grand Crossing Shooting « CBS Chicago

Man Wounded In Greater Grand Crossing Shooting « CBS Chicago


Meanwhile the State of Illinois legislative body still sits on its collective ass not even bothering to copy legislation other States have passed. Which by the way, will stand constitutional testing. That means what the other States have done, cannot be undone.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-2-wounded-in-far-south-side-shooting-20130418,0,2171605.story


Well folks, as the situation in Boston evolves, the other terrorist continue spreading horror in communities across the nation. Chicago isn't unique in urban violence. All major cities have the same problem. And yes folks, we can thank our spineless members of Congress for making it easier for criminals to obtain weapons, and handcuffing law enforcement from preventing it.

The good news is we do have several States taking measures into their own hands. and passing gun safety legislation. Well, except Illinois. I'm guessing they are hoping all the Black and Brown people just kill each other off. How odd they should even think so. Last time I checked, the Mafia is still around.

With new garbage grid, Mayor Emanuel trashes symbol of Machine power

With new garbage grid, Mayor Emanuel trashes symbol of Machine power


Really? Seen the public school situation?

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-chicago-crime-overnight-report-20130417,0,1145147.story?track=rss



With all the things going on, we still haven't done anything on gun safety legislation. That's your Illinois State Legislature folks.

Chicago students counter culture of gun violence with Project Orange Tree

Chicago students counter culture of gun violence with Project Orange Tree


As with corporate media, stories such as this continue getting buried, and almost never front page attention. For those of you that come across this blog, check it out, gather information, and see if you can help make it grow.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-chicago-crime-overnight-report-20130414,0,948536.story?track=rss



The link above gives you a snapshot of the mayhem, and carnage that took place over the weekend. Meanwhile, our elected "Leaders" still are sitting on their collective asses while other States have passed sensible gun safety laws.

All they have to do is get a copy from those States, and copy it. The NRA, and State entities do not represent We The People. They only care about Money coming from the merchants of death, and destruction. Weapons Manufacturers. What's stopping our elected leaders from copying and passing sensible gun safety laws? Money from the merchants of death, and destruction.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/19476960-418/4-dead-10-wounded-in-weekend-violence.html


Meanwhile other States have passed new laws, while the State of Illinois, and the City of Chicago just doesn't give a damn because they are Black and Brown people.

Found On The Net

While going through my mail, I came across this very interesting "Suggestion". What do you think? Could it work legally? Here it is.

Dear Fellow Travelers,

I watched a discussion about the Draconian Anti-Abortion laws that several ReTHUGlican controlled States have enacted.   

Laws that illegally all but nullify a woman's ability to exercise her Constitutionally protected right to safe reproductive health care.

To begin, I personally do not believe in abortion unless it endangers the life of the mother. To me, abortion as "a convenience" is abhorrent! 

I also do not believe the Government has any right to interfere in health care decisions best left to the woman and her doctor.

A notion popped into my mind about all of this.  I honestly think it may have some standing under Law. 

Simply because someone hasn't suggested it before (to my knowledge) does not mean it isn't feasible. 

I'd honestly like for you good folks to give it some thought and let me know your ideas, thoughts and criticisms...pro or con.

This is what I've come up with:

These ReTHUGlican controlled States that have made it impossible for a woman to get an abortion, saying they want to protect the life of the unborn, need to be held accountable. 

Here's the twist I've come up with.

Since these States make the birth inevitable, they should be legally and financially responsible for all such persons born. 

These newborns are, in fact, the Wards of the State.  They became Wards the minute any abortion was made impossible to obtain. 

Since they are the Wards of the State, the State should be forced to pay for their total care until they reach the age of 18!  I mean total care!  The birth mother should be paid to serve as the "State's Nanny."

Let the "Right To Life" champions pay for their handy work.  After all they are more than willing to simply dump such children on society and then deny them any help. We end up paying for the attendant crime, poverty and other societal problems simply because these "Right to Life" phonies insist on their "religious" beliefs being codified into law.

We all know that the ReTHUGlican Party is not Pro-Life. 

They are Pro-Birth. 

After a child is born, it's on its own!  That isn't right since the State in effect became the "father" of the child and should have to pay child support. 

Not to do so puts them squarely in the category of "Dead Beat Dads." 

Governments go after Dead Beat Dads with a vengeance.  Well, let's force these "Pro-Lifers" go after themselves...where it hurts the most...through their wallets

Getting hit in the pocketbook for their actions might, although I won't hold my breath, give these Holier Than Thou Art assholes reason to pause. You cannot reason with insane people.  These people are One Issue Insane.

I truly feel like there is legal merit to my idea.  I would love to see someone start a legal action against all of these States in Federal Courts across the country.  It would be a spectacle to behold. 

I wonder how muted that Bible thumping would become when faced with having to pay for their State imposed "religious beliefs?"  Wonder how many would try to fade into the woodwork?

What do you think...and why?

Thanks!

Jim

Getting Fed Up

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-chicago-shooting-crime-south-side,0,356843.story?track=rss


It appears some are beginning to really get fed up about this senseless violence. It's understandable, but reacting with violence only makes it worse.

Let the criminal justice system work. Who knows, maybe this time, the system might get it right and not release the shooter back on the streets, so he can get another illegally obtained firearm.

And The Beat Goes On

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-girl15-critically-wounded-in-grand-crossing-shooting-20130411,0,6206520.storyhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-girl15-critically-wounded-in-grand-crossing-shooting-20130411,0,6206520.story



How many States passed "Gun Safety Legislation" again?


The answer is simple. Illinois hasn't. Once again I could go off on another rant, but seriously folks, just read the link, and you will just as disgusted.

The only thing left for us to do, is demand action from our legislators.

City Council Approves Increased Penalties For ‘Quality Of Life’ Crimes « CBS Chicago

City Council Approves Increased Penalties For ‘Quality Of Life’ Crimes « CBS Chicago



It's days like this, that you just shake your head. Nothing else better to legislate huh?

House Backs Driver’s Education Requirement For More Young Drivers « CBS Chicago

House Backs Driver’s Education Requirement For More Young Drivers « CBS Chicago


Yeah, I shook my head also.

Two Teens Charged In Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old « CBS Chicago

Two Teens Charged In Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old « CBS Chicago


My advice. Don't let them out. Gang related or not, age or not, they must be sentenced to life in prison terms. That's the only message they will ever understand, or not. They simply don't care. You think otherwise? Just look at the idiot with the face tats.

2 Dead, 13 Wounded In Weekend Violence « CBS Chicago

2 Dead, 13 Wounded In Weekend Violence « CBS Chicago


It will never stop, but it can be reduced.

Chicago Police Boost Mag Mile Presence « CBS Chicago

Chicago Police Boost Mag Mile Presence « CBS Chicago


Translation Required:

Police from another neighborhoods were pulled from their districts so wealthy folks can feel safe. Meanwhile, police stations without such officers, have a much reduced response time because of the lack of officers.

Anyone that tells you different is a bald faced liar. Ask yourself this. Did they take new recruits that were supposed to go to other districts? Where did the extra officers come from? What happened to those officers that were supposed to be pulled from desk jobs, and replaced by civilians? For the last question, I check the website for employment by the City of Chicago, and since that "Smoke-Screen" announcement, zero jobs posted.

Meanwhile: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/04/07/two-wounded-in-austin-shootings/  And: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/04/07/man-wounded-in-chatham-shooting/ And: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/04/06/woman-charged-with-stealing-fedex-packages-off-porches/


Translation Concluded.

Authorities: Woman Commissioned Grandson To Kill His Grandfather « CBS Chicago

Authorities: Woman Commissioned Grandson To Kill His Grandfather « CBS Chicago


Yes folks, there are evil people in this world.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In South Chicago Shooting « CBS Chicago

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In South Chicago Shooting « CBS Chicago


Meanwhile other States have passed gun safety measures while Illinois still sits on its collective ass.

Police: Teen Killed In Gang Initiation Was Victim Of Mistaken Identity « CBS Chicago

Police: Teen Killed In Gang Initiation Was Victim Of Mistaken Identity « CBS Chicago



When idiots and guns meet, the outcome is always tragic. I wonder what the parents of these douche-bags are thinking now? Speaking of douche-bags. Make sure you scroll down to the "Comments Section" of the article. You will find some real rich douche-bags there.

Parents Want Mayor To ‘Walk The Walk’ On School Closings, And Take Same Routes As Kids « CBS Chicago

Parents Want Mayor To ‘Walk The Walk’ On School Closings, And Take Same Routes As Kids « CBS Chicago


Hey, we had one Mayor that moved into a project. Let's see what kind of stones this one has.

City Touts Lower Homicide Stats, But Context Reveals Return To Normal « CBS Chicago

City Touts Lower Homicide Stats, But Context Reveals Return To Normal « CBS Chicago


Don't you just love it when they do this? Do you honestly want to know who they do this for? If you guessed tourist, and the wealthy, you are 100% correct.

Here's the real deal folks. They don't LIVE in the neighborhoods where the horrendous violence happens. They don't SEE the dope dealers standing around bus stops, laundry mats, street corners, alleys, and parks near SCHOOLS.

They just have a mild case of freak out when they come downtown and disrupt their serenity.

Found On The Net

Subject: OPEN LETTER

 DO YOU THINK SHE'S PISSED?

Alan Simpson, the Senator from Wyoming calls senior citizens the Greediest Generation as he compared "Social Security " to a Milk Cow with 310 million teats. Here's a response in a letter from PATTY MYERS in Montana ... I think she is a little ticked off! She also tells it like it is! Oh sooo true!

"Hey Alan, let's get a few things straight!
1. As a career politician, you have been on the public dole (tit) for FIFTY YEARS.
2. I have been paying Social Security taxes for 48 YEARS (since I was 15 years old. I am now 63).

3. My Social Security payments, and those of millions of other Americans, were safely tucked away in an interest bearing account for decades until you political pukes decided to raid the account and give OUR money to a bunch of zero losers in return for votes, thus
bankrupting the system and turning Social Security into a Ponzi scheme that would make Bernie Madoff proud.

4. Recently, just like Lucy & Charlie Brown, you and your "ilk" pulled the proverbial football away from millions of American seniors nearing retirement and moved the goalposts for full retirement from age 65 to age 67. NOW, you and your "shill commission" are proposing to move the goalposts YET AGAIN.

5. Me and millions of other Americans, have been paying in to Medicare from Day One, and now "you morons" propose to change the rules of the game. Why? Because "you idiots" mismanaged other parts of the economy to such an extent that you need to steal our money from Medicare to pay the bills.

6. Me and millions of other Americans, have been paying income taxes our entire lives, and now you propose to increase our taxes yet again. Why? Because you "incompetent bastards" spent our money so profligately that you just kept on spending even after you ran out of money. Now, you come to the American taxpayers and say you need more to pay off
YOUR debt.

To add insult to injury, you label us "greedy" for calling "bullshit" to your incompetence. Well, Captain Bullshit, I have a few questions for YOU:

1. How much money have you earned from the American taxpayers during
your pathetic 50-year political career?

2. At what age did you retire from your pathetic political career,
and how much are you receiving in annual retirement benefits from the
American taxpayers?

3. How much do you pay for YOUR government provided health insurance?

4. What cuts in YOUR retirement and healthcare benefits are you proposing in your disgusting deficit reduction proposal, or as usual, have you exempted yourself and your political cronies?

It is you, Captain Bullshit, and your political co-conspirators called Congress who are the "greedy" ones. It is you and your fellow nutcase thieves who have bankrupted America and stolen the American dream from millions of loyal, patriotic taxpayers. And for what? Votes and your job and retirement security at our expense, you lunk-headed, leech.

That's right, sir. You and yours have bankrupted America for the sole purpose of advancing your pathetic, political careers. You know it, we know it, and you know that we know it.

And you can take that to the bank, you miserable son of a bitch. NO, I did not stutter.
P.S. And stop calling Social Security benefits 'entitlements'. WHAT AN INSULT!!!!
I have been paying in to the SS system for 45 years. It's my money - give it back to me the way the system was designed and stop patting yourself on the back like you are being generous by doling out these monthly checks."

EVERYONE...
If you like the way things are in America delete this. you agree with what a Montana Citizen, Patty Myers, says, please PASS IT ON!!!!

Cook County’s $25 Gun Tax Goes Into Effect « CBS Chicago

Cook County’s $25 Gun Tax Goes Into Effect « CBS Chicago


The simple truth. This is not a deterrent for criminals. It is a deterrent for law-abiding citizens. All this will do is force the "Straw Buyer" to increase their price too criminals. Now, what are you going to do about the "Straw Buyer"?

Hear those crickets? They sure are loud in the city, county, and state.