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NOT FUN: BEING A POLICE OFFICER IN CHICAGO

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Mandy Lender

The status of police officers in Chicago has deteriorated. Random shootings on the streets of Chicago is way more lucrative. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/04/cpds-rising-retirement-numbers/

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MICHIGAN GDP GROWS, ILLINOIS GDP IS STAGNANT to SHRINK

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Mandy Lender

MICHIGAN GDP GREW, ILLINOIS GDP IS STAGNANT and SHRINKING In the Great Lakes region, the state GDP is highest in Michigan (2.1%). The state GDP for Illinois is a meager 1% in the last 4 years. In OH, WI and … Continue reading →

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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE JOINS THE GLOBAL WARMING PROPAGANDA

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Mandy Lender

The Chicago Tribune joined the global warming propaganda machine. In a front page report (2/14/14) the paper interviewed another government employee, Jake Crouch from NOAA who reassures the like-minded Cynthia Dizikes: “It is more of a perception issue.” This frigid … Continue reading →

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MOON OVER CHICAGO

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Mandy Lender
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A DOG, A HORSE AND THE PRESIDENCY

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Mandy Lender

Romney lost his bid for the presidency by the faults and weaknesses of his personality.  It had nothing to do with ideology.  Not much to do with economic plans, nor the federal budget shortfall.  Granted he is a good businessman. … Continue reading →

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ANARCHISTS’ FIRST TRY: CHICAGO SUMMITS NOTEBOOK (5)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Mandy Lender

The anarchists tried and succeeded in being arrested this last Monday, May 14.   They wanted to protest against NATO and for social justice.  So they went to demonstrate inside Obama’s election campaign office.  Getting nowhere, they handed pamphlets to building employees… … Continue reading →

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DEMONSTRATORS, ANARCHISTS AND NURSES: CHICAGO SUMMITS NOTEBOOK (4)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mandy Lender

  On May 2, I opined here about the nature of the protesters and demonstrators attracted to the streets of Chicago during the (now aborted) G8 and NATO summits.  What a dazzling world-wide, media-covered opportunity for anyone who has something … Continue reading →

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PROTESTS OR ANARCHY? CHICAGO NATO SUMMIT NOTEBOOK (3)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Mandy Lender

PROTESTS OR ANARCHY? There is a fine line separating street protests from street anarchy. The would be protesters in Chicago, May 19-21, 2012, are in search of a cause.  During a press conference in Chicago on April 30, a would-be … Continue reading →

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CHICAGO NATO SUMMIT NOTEBOOK (2)

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Mandy Lender

Airlines and air travel remain the last frontier.  Last frontier like in the wild, wild west. On 1-22-12, I bought an early bird roundtrip ticket on United from MBS to ORD, in anticipation of the third weekend in May, for the … Continue reading →

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