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Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago Fiscal Crisis Worse Than Pre-Bankruptcy Detroit, HIV Surge and Public Health Threat From Open Borders Goes Unreported
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I think that’s a fair way to look at it. Comparisons like Chicago and Detroit make headlines because they tap into real concerns about long-term financial stability, but they can also oversimplify very different situations. The same goes for public health and immigration discussions — once emotions and politics take over, it becomes harder to separate facts from website narratives. Serious problems need serious analysis, not just alarming soundbites. In the end, most people probably care less about political arguments and more about whether their communities are safe, financially stable, and well managed.
That interview sounds pretty intense, especially the comparison between Chicago’s financial situation and Detroit before bankruptcy. A lot of people have been worried for years about rising debt, pensions, and taxes in Chicago, so hearing it framed that way definitely grabs attention. The public health discussion is also something people are debating more openly now, although topics like immigration and disease statistics can become politically charged very quickly. I think it’s important for media and officials to focus on verified data and practical solutions instead of just fear or outrage, because these are serious issues that affect real communities and… Read more »
This boneheaded mayor has all the major bridges shut down, making it difficult to even go downtown and buy stuff. Grand Avenue bridge is shut down. Chicago Avenue bridge is shut down. I don’t know if Lake Street is still down. Ridiculous!
The mob action and street takeovers send
such a welcome to the visitors paying all of those outrageous taxes and fees.
The little Capones will continue to terrorize
us and visitors until someone changes the regime’s in Chicago and Springfield.
Hoist a big billboard at the Kennedy &
Cumberland, “Welcome to Iran”,please do as mullah Johnson and Mullah Pritzker say
or leave but do leave your money.
Have a great day!