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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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Why fight it if it will not be prosecuted?
Unfortunately, a valid point.
Always remember … Ms. Foxx,, Mr. Raoul, Mr. Pritzker and his lot were re-elected.
Stupid chickens.
The only plan the cops have is to take their pension money and move to Punta Gorda, Fl with the many others that live there now. More Chicago cops in Punta Gorda than in Chicago.
Sounds like a good place to live.
Sound like smart coppers.
4 would be robbers shot by concealed carry victims in the last few days. The public is, well maybe, realizing that they are not safe. The cops cannot protect them, the courts will not mete out justice and as a victim they are alone. Carrying that firearm may level the playing field in many instances.
Even more reason to run for your life and your family’s safety.
Cops’ hands are tied. Stop ‘n frisk? Nope, not allowed. Foot- or vehicle-pursuits? Nope, not allowed.
After the infamous SAFE-T act goes into effect Jan. 1st, anonymous complaints may be enough for officers to be de-certified.
Until every citizen gets their own security (like some of our esteemed politicians), we have to rely on law enforcement.
Cops can only REACT when a crime is either being committed or has been committed. Anything beyond that and their life, livelihood and freedom can be in jeopardy.
What IL has done to law enforcement is malfeasance of the highest order.
Actually, as the lawful police become more handcuffed I expect that an unlawful police will come to the fore. Kinda like warlords in 3rd world countries. Think Hizbollah.
Chicago crime statistics will look like the 1970’s and 1990’s again. The 70’s happened because of apathy and soft on crime policies; the 90’s happened because of drugs wars between gangs. The 2020’s are looking more like the 70’s, I think, because it’s just pure Gotham city madness and insanity. Every resident is a potential criminal at this point, that’s why they live in Chicago – because they want to engage in criminality. Remember what the 1970 and early 80’s gave Chicago: John Wayne Gacy, the Ripper Crew, 1974 was Chicago’s deadliest year (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-per-flash-1974-murders-0708-20120708-story.html). Terrible times. Chicago has a full… Read more »
Well said Pat S
Anarcho-tyranny is a concept, where the state is argued to be more interested in controlling citizens so that they do not oppose the managerial class ( tyranny) rather than controlling real criminals (causing anarchy). Laws are argued to be enforced only selectively, depending on what is perceived to be beneficial for the ruling elite.
We are there!