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Comment: Very lame editorial, ignoring many of the reasons why the Obama Center is one huge lie and a mistake for everybody involved.
A stunning 97 percent of white college graduates—83 percent of them “strongly”—said they “would recommend living in my neighborhood in Chicago to a friend or family member.” But among African-American college graduates, the “strongly agree” figure drops to 48 percent, and among all Hispanics (not just college grads) to 41 percent.
Another example: Asked whether Chicago is “a good place to find a job,” 86 percent of whites questioned said they strongly or somewhat agree, with 86 percent of residents on the heavily white North Side having that view. A heavy share of Hispanics agreed, 72 percent in total, but
“We can play East St. Louis rules…, vote early, vote often, whatever you can get away with,” Bailey said to a crowd that began laughing. “I shouldn’t say that, but I really don’t care.”
Staring at a possible $6 million deficit in 2019, the city would need to cut 60 positions if no other revenue is found. This time, police and fire departments wouldn’t be spared, City Manager Patrick Urich told a special meeting of the Peoria City Council.
Rich Miller reposted a tweet that leaves unsuspecting readers thinking Minnesota’s progressive tax structure would be favorable to individual “middle-income” Illinoisans. But it’s just not true. Most, if not all, individual middle-income Illinoisans would pay more in taxes.
He will be running Rustbelt Rising, linked here.
Comment: Delusional.
The new Indiana facility eventually will replace Daifuku Wynright’s existing Illinois manufacturing sites, according to Crain’s.
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