THOUGHTS & THINGS

the african-american coalition hasn't learned a thing from political history in chicago which is you CAN'T be elected mayor unless you have ONE strong candidate, ala harold washington in 1983. washington took advantage when state's attorney richie daley and incumbent mayor jane byrne wouldn't compromise on a single candidate and although together they received 63%, washington's 37% won him the primary and a historical position in chicago. james meeks, carol mosely braun and danny davis need to set a lunch date.....soon.

there is something very wrong in our country when 1 in 10 have gone to bed hungry in the last year. i want you to imagine this scene. you're watching late night tv and you get a case of the munchies but there's NOTHING in the fridge or the cabinets to stem your hunger. NOTHING in the entire house. not a slice of bread or microwave popcorn or some oreos. zip. nada. absolutely nothing edible in the house. we can't imagine that happening to us, can we? that really needs to change in this country.

the cubs & tom ricketts have a lot of nerve. he wants $200 million of our tax dollars to remodel that crap hole on the north side. in these economic times? screw him. i'll take better roads & sidewalks instead.

thanksgiving is the BEST holiday. the aromas, moist brined turkey, sweet potato pie (along with pumpkin) and the wonderful feeling that i'm about to burst. perfect.

sears announced that they're open all day on thanksgiving. whatever happened to everything being closed on a holiday and people just relaxing for one day? i miss that a lot.

everyone laughs at my cell phone and probably, rightfully so. it doesn't take pictures, it doesn't have a keyboard or flip open, and the only application i know about is what you fill out for employment. it weighs a half pound and can double as a paperweight. BUT no one will ever steal it.

jon burge ring a bell? he's the chicago police commander who cost the city $19 million in civil settlements because he got most of his confessions by torturing suspects. burge is due to be sentenced this month for perjury and obstruction of justice and an interesting dilemma awaits the judge. the federal probation department has recommended a sentence of 21 MONTHS and the prosecutors have asked for 'substantial' jail time with the federal convictions carrying a maximum penalty of 30 years. burge is 68 years old and a bonafide war hero who was awarded the purple heart, the bronze star, two battle commendations and the cross of gallantry in vietnam. so what type of sentence do you get for lying?

sounds a little fishy.......the AMA has reported that omega-3 fish oil pills DON'T prevent flare ups of atrial fibrillation. omega 3 is still good for you but if you're just taking them for an irregular heart beat, save your money.

to all those people bitching about the new security measures at the airport............stay home. or better yet, ride a greyhound bus from chicago to los angeles for 50 hours and then let me know how that trip was!

if we don't talk, have a great holiday!