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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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“Peacekeeper”, another job for unskilled otherwise unemployable ex-cons who otherwise would be unfit for private-sector employment, allowing them to retain their gangbanging skills while achieving middle-income wage-status at taxpayers expense. Just another government-subsidized scam.
“ Peacekeepers “ throwing gang signs is a bit disconcerting. Are we surprised after we find out Cabrini Kim had staff that were advising felons on how to sue the police for wrongful arrest? CHI/ Cook County/ IL is a criminals paradise and an ugly, vicious cesspool for victims.
Does it really and truly surprise anyone ?
Anecdotal and cherry-picked evidence. What do overall numbers say? Is this a widespread problem or isolated incidents?
Gee, let’s see…how would you conduct a research study on this subject? The “peacekeepers” don’t seem to want transparency. And they don’t want anyone else talking. Maybe the “peacekeepers” should document how their actions are making neighborhoods safer???? How about looking at the pro-crime stance of Mayor Johnson, former prosecutor Kim Foxx, and the Cook County judges? They don’t care about crime victims so why should former gang members with “street cred”? The progressive movement is all about silencing victims and empowering criminals. Maybe count the CWB Chicago articles about crimes committed by individuals currently earning money as peacekeepers? Or… Read more »
Perhaps these violence interrupting organizations should be subject to a court ordered consent decree, like the Chicago Police Department, to insure they are meeting their legal responsibilities with the taxpayer money they get.
Good article. Love the title of this article.
Chicago is such a pro-crime city. Imagine getting paid to interfere with police work… and then to also engage in illegal and/or violent activities while being a so-called peacekeeper.
CWB Chicago has had articles featuring peacekeepers who were still criminals so no surprise.
Just boggles the mind.