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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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criminals know that suburbanites are armed. There are gun shops in many towns and they’re packed. There are stores and they are hiding in plain sight even in the rich areas. The difference is that Suburbanites know how to use the guns unlike gang bangers who just shoot randomly into a crowd.
The revolution is getting closer and closer.
The Tribune is reporting the federal strike force will be here next week! How’s that for urgency? Lori? How many you ask? Hmmmmm… how many are dumb enough to answer the phone on a Friday afternoon? They’re stalling until next week hoping the killing will stop by then. It’s perfect, they think like Lori!
Everyone knows alderman hate their constituents, just like Lori. This is their revenge for complaining.
Are little Proco and Danny ‘the wretched’ still in the council?
Evidence the carjackings – Criminals do not fear the police or law!
Spread this message to everyone you know. As voters we must act to end the insanity. Criminals have no fear. Vote to fund law enforcement at a much higher level to deal with the criminal element that is taking over. They’ll come for you or your loved ones next. Vote straight red or pay the price with your own blood.
The rational choice is to move. Even if this current class of politicians leave, what follows may be worse. The political class in Chicago is aided by the media and there is almost no chance that they will reverse course and support intensive policing. The U of C student shot while riding the Green line is a watershed moment of just how violent parts of Chicago can be. Throw into the mix terrible public schools (which impacts everyone), corrupt government, increased taxes, stupendous debt, and while moving isn’t easy, it just is the only way out. Crime in Detroit really… Read more »
Lol! Imagine thinking voting is legitimate.