Chicago Happenings

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Say_hello_for_me
Ahem, you called? I made a call for ya, and here is what ya get:

Top choice: Gio's, 28th and Lowe, Northwest corner of the intersection. Small, but excellent food.

Bertucci's, 300 W. 24th place or so. Heavy Italian food, but very good.

What used to be Pauly's, and your source doesn't remember the new name... 26th and Wallace, Southwest corner of the intersection.

And, Pancho Pistola's is supposed to be very good Mexican at 31st and Union.

Again though, the top choice far and away is Gios.

Hello

Thanks Hello and Aloha. I think we'll try Gios.

[mmm3587]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...l=chi-news-hed

Fugitive Morales seeks deal on bribe testimony

Maybe I'm just too optimistic, but I think that this sort of thing is that kind of corruption that will eventually change Chicago politics forever, the most recent reelection numbers notwithstanding. It's getting startling close to Daley, and I think that it will just continue.

[Say_hello_for_me]

Originally posted by mmm3587
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...l=chi-news-hed

Fugitive Morales seeks deal on bribe testimony

Maybe I'm just too optimistic, but I think that this sort of thing is that kind of corruption that will eventually change Chicago politics forever, the most recent reelection numbers notwithstanding. It's getting startling close to Daley, and I think that it will just continue.

What struck me is the thing about the investigators giving the defense attorney a leather briefcase as a gift. WTF?

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by Say_hello_for_me
What struck me is the thing about the investigators giving the defense attorney a leather briefcase as a gift. WTF?

Notice they didn't mention what was in the briefcase, and in what denomination...

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by Say_hello_for_me
What struck me is the thing about the investigators giving the defense attorney a leather briefcase as a gift. WTF?

Also got a chuckle about Morales' proposal. Forget about my conviction, my 4+ year sentence and my fleeing to Mexico and hiding out for 5 years and I'll spill my guts...

Government's counterproposal: You get extradited, serve your time plus some for running, and STILL spill your guts. And if you don't we'll convict you of some more stuff like obstruction and send you somewhere real nasty to boot. Or let Pucillo's guys get you. Take it or leave it.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Can't say I'm surprised, but OUCH!! 26 something counts. Looking at 20 years for a white collar crime, which is a LOT. Also has to forfeit $30 million and 60% of his share of Near North Insurance.

Claims he won't roll on local politicians, but that's a lot of time for a 61 year old guy...

Link

[taxwonk]

I'm shocked that this is all over the FB this morning and yet, not a peep about it over here. Have we simply given up? Where's the local pride?

Anyway, I'll repeat what I said elsewhere. I really couldn't give a rat's ass about Jack taking Jerri to sex clubs. What people do within the confines of the marital relationship (or for that matter, outside of it) is a personal matter, not a political one.

My take on the whole thing is major props to Obama for taking the same stand. It's so refreshing to find a Chicago Democrat who won't take the easy cheap shot. This just reinforces the decision I made months ago to back him.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Can't say I'm surprised, but OUCH!! 26 something counts. Looking at 20 years for a white collar crime, which is a LOT. Also has to forfeit $30 million and 60% of his share of Near North Insurance.

Claims he won't roll on local politicians, but that's a lot of time for a 61 year old guy...

Link

Segal's one sleazy-assed motherfucker and a total crook. Twenty years for insurance fraud totalling in the millions seems to me like he got off easy.

[Say_hello_for_me]

Originally posted by taxwonk
I'm shocked that this is all over the FB this morning and yet, not a peep about it over here. Have we simply given up? Where's the local pride?

Anyway, I'll repeat what I said elsewhere. I really couldn't give a rat's ass about Jack taking Jerri to sex clubs. What people do within the confines of the marital relationship (or for that matter, outside of it) is a personal matter, not a political one.

My take on the whole thing is major props to Obama for taking the same stand. It's so refreshing to find a Chicago Democrat who won't take the easy cheap shot. This just reinforces the decision I made months ago to back him.

I'm an R and I still found Ryan to be just a little too suspicious for comfy. Harvard boy goes to the ghetto for a few years because he's got such a kind heart (hey, he's made his millions already) and then, insert light-bulb here, he has a great idea, er, his party begs him to run because he'd be such a great public servant.

No different than most public servants, except I don't like him using the downtrodden as a prop for his image, when it appears he was using them all along. It appeared that way a few months ago, and it was confirmed yesterday.

As a Dem, Obama doesn't make me puke (at least), so he's my guy too. Tis a shame, as I adore the outgoing senator.

Hello

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by taxwonk
I'm shocked that this is all over the FB this morning and yet, not a peep about it over here. Have we simply given up? Where's the local pride?

Anyway, I'll repeat what I said elsewhere. I really couldn't give a rat's ass about Jack taking Jerri to sex clubs. What people do within the confines of the marital relationship (or for that matter, outside of it) is a personal matter, not a political one.

My take on the whole thing is major props to Obama for taking the same stand. It's so refreshing to find a Chicago Democrat who won't take the easy cheap shot. This just reinforces the decision I made months ago to back him.

Personally I think the whole Ryan thing could have been very surviveable if he had fronted it originally and not tried to cover up the whole thing... I mean, it's just an allegation made in a nasty divorce, and his ex now supports him. Had he put it out there from the start, he would have lost some of the conservative base but it would be old news by now. Obama admitted to cocaine use, but you don't see anybody harping on that because he laid it out there a long time ago.

Unless he personally overruled his media/PR handlers, which could very well have happened, they should be canned because they botched this big time.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Saw your post on the FB, just wanted to make sure you're all right...

I don't have to start preparing the memorial tribute yet, do I?

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Saw your post on the FB, just wanted to make sure you're all right...

I'm ok, but don't tell fringey. I'd hate to ruin her day.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by taxwonk
I'm ok, but don't tell fringey. I'd hate to ruin her day.

Oh, honey, baby, I don't wish you harm in general. It's only worth it if it keeps you from posting permanently. Intermittent but non-lethal pain just seems to inspire youto bring it up CONSTANTLY looking for sympathy.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Oh, honey, baby, I don't wish you harm in general. It's only worth it if it keeps you from posting permanently. Intermittent but non-lethal pain just seems to inspire youto bring it up CONSTANTLY looking for sympathy.

See Wonk, she just wants you virtually dead. What a lovely sentiment...

A real Hallmark moment.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
See Wonk, she just wants you virtually dead. What a lovely sentiment...

A real Hallmark moment.

On the plus side, I don't want him really or virtually hurt in any way, or really dead. Much more merciful than him saying, in all seriousness, "next time you are thinking about killing yourself in the dark of night, just do it."

Edited to note that I misquoted -- he really said "Why don't you slither back into your lair with your bile and your twisted fantasies and contemplate taking all the pills tonight. You know, just to see what happens. And if anybody cares."

Is that more or less pleasant?