It shouldn’t have taken a PhD in economics to notice this – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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As part of Brooks’ fundraising campaign, the pastor lived on a roof for the better part of a year. The effort was originally supposed to last 100 days — including through Chicago’s bitter winter — but it ended up persisting for 345 days as Brooks fought to reach the $30 million goal. There, he conducted daily sermons his Rooftop Revelations.
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Brooks seems to make some sense. Although I know little about him…
Call me naive, but I’m going to believe in Pastor Brooks and his mission – unless/until I’m proven wrong.
I don’t know if he’ll accomplish his goals, but at least he’s trying.
Is he? His own son was recently arrested with magic mushrooms and the passenger in his car had a loaded gun, and there was a strong odor of cannabis in the car. Supposedly, his son was home for Thanksgiving Break from Morehouse college. Cost of tuition: $49,799 per year.
https://cwbchicago.com/2022/11/son-of-rooftop-pastor-had-illegal-mushrooms-passenger-had-loaded-gun-during-south-loop-traffic-stop-prosecutors-say.html
Ouch.
I enjoyed my moment. Drat.
I’m a stupid chicken.
Brooks should hire the gangs to protect the citizens. The Chitty of cops certainly will not.
For doing such a good job Brooks is buying new Cadillacs for all the cops. They deserve it because it’s a long drive to Punta Gorda Florida
Looks like Brooks is gonna be getting a Cadillac very soon