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Could James Meeks be Megachurch Pastor and Mayor?

James Meeks, state senator and unofficial mayoral, says he won’t give up his job as a megachurch pastor if he’s elected the next mayor of Chicago. Meeks said it’s “non-negotiable.” Meeks is completely right. It’s “non-negotiable” that he must give up his pastoral job. Unfortunately, that’s not what Meeks thinks. Reverend Senator James Meeks Meeks... Read more »
By thelowedown,
October 8, 2010 at 1:14 am
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A Train Encounter

So, I went to see a movie today. It was a very good movie. It had the chick from Alice in Wonderland in it. Mia Wasa-whatever. Great movie. Title you may ask? The Kids are All Right. Anyway, I took the train to the theater. The ride was mostly okay, but when you take the... Read more »
By thelowedown,
July 11, 2010 at 2:57 am
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Accident Waiting to Happen: Government Lets BP Write Its Own Environmental Review Papers for Alaskan Project

In what could become another BP-backed disaster, the New York Times reports that BP is being allowed to proceed with drilling tactics and procedures similar to ones used in the Deepwater Horizon disaster because BP built an artificial island. That’s right. Same depths, same danger, but now its “onshore” because BP literally threw “pile of gravel in... Read more »
By thelowedown,
June 24, 2010 at 4:41 am
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Illinois Lawmakers Blow Through Self-Imposed Budget Deadline

Bleeding Red Ink Get ready for more threats, demands, and gimmicks. Tonight, Illinois legislators scurried out of Springfield without passing a budget for the state. While Illinois law requires the lawmakers to have a budget by May 31st or risk a state shutdown and/or overtime legislative session, party leadership set today’s date as their deadline. Will... Read more »
By thelowedown,
May 8, 2010 at 1:01 am
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Department of Defense Plants Microchip Inside Woman

The Department of Defense (DoD) has allegedly planted a microchip inside a Georgia woman. This stunning revelation came to light during hearings in the Georgia legislature over the “Microchip Consent Act of 2010.”  The Georgia House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from a woman who said “I’m also one of the people in Georgia who has... Read more »
By thelowedown,
April 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm
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Pope Benedict XVI Stalled Removal of Pedophile Priest

Evidence from the Associated Press shows that Pope Benedict XVI stalled the removal of a pedophile priest in California. Citing ”the good of the universal church,” Benedict, then Joesph Ratzinger, claimed defrocking Rev. Stephen Kiesle ”could provoke some scandal among the faithful.” Could? Yes it could have, and it could have sent a message to other pedophile, rapist priests... Read more »
By thelowedown,
April 9, 2010 at 8:56 pm
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Former Mayor of Cicero Now Works at Pizza Joint

How far the mighty have fallen. Betty Loren-Maltese, the former Town President of Cicero who was convicted of bilking the town of nearly ten million dollars, has found new employment as hostess at a pizzeria. After being released from federal prison earlier this year, Loren-Maltese made a return to Chicago and hopes to restart her... Read more »
By thelowedown,
April 8, 2010 at 1:18 am
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Forrest Claypool enters Cook County Assessor's Race

On April 6th, former Cook Country commissioner Forrest Claypool announced his decision to run for Cook County Assessor. Claypool will run as an independent against Democratic machine candidate Joe Berrios and token opposition from the Republican and Green parties. Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin broke the story that Claypool would run last week. Claypool is known... Read more »
By thelowedown,
April 7, 2010 at 2:28 am
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Daley Rightfully Rips Those Who Want To End Residency Requirement for Teachers

“Mayor Daley warned Friday that Chicago would kiss its middle class goodbye by allowing teachers – or any other public employees – to live outside the city.” Those words come from a Chicago Sun-Times report detailing the mayor’s lambasting of a proposals to remove residency requirements for Chicago Public Schools teachers. While Daley may be using... Read more »
By thelowedown,
March 27, 2010 at 1:25 am
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Illinois Governor Race: Brady Leads Quinn in Poll

After being officially being declared the winner in the Republican gubernatorial primary last week, a Rasmussen Reports poll shows state senator Billy Brady leading incumbent Governor Quinn.  With the poll showing Brady leading Quinn 47%-37%, what does each candidate need to do to win? Pat Quinn Bill Brady BradyMuch of Brady’s 10 percentage point lead... Read more »
By thelowedown,
March 9, 2010 at 7:38 pm
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