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Bringing civility to Chicago politics – the progressive liberal way

By Steve McGough / October 24, 2010 /

Let me make the point clear. By not walking out of this political rally – during his own introduction while he was on stage – Gov. Pat Quinn (D-Ill.) makes it clear he agrees with, or at least has no issue with, the statements made by state Sen. Rickey Hendon. This readers, is what Democrats…

Obama’s education secretary Duncan may have manipulated student enrollment in Chicago

By Steve McGough / March 23, 2010 /

Arne Duncan – when heading the Chicago public school system – may have placed students in the school of their parents choice after taking calls from powerful business owners and political elites, including congressmen and senators. This special “appeal” process was unknown to the general public.

Obamacare to become more expensive

By SoundOffSister / January 27, 2013 /

Luckily, Obamacare has now been passed so we can see what is in it. But, the picture just keeps getting worse.

Chicago teacher’s union leader – “Rich, white people” part of the education system’s problems

By Steve McGough / June 20, 2013 /

Staying classy! Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teacher’s Union also claims she was “a girl who could throw a perfect slider” when she was growing up. OK, I don’t believe that for a second, but we do know she believes the rich, white people in Chicago are a problem for the cities school system.

Chicago gun crime – Illinois congressman looking to handgun ban

By Steve McGough / February 12, 2013 /

Incrementalism. If the Newtown shooter had murdered 20 young children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary using a handgun, would the gun-control politicians and talking heads be demanding a handgun ban? People keep telling me handguns will not be banned, but they are not only on the “secret” list, it’s openly being discussed.

Illinois state senator has a carry permit – Tried to get on plane with gun

By Steve McGough / December 5, 2012 /

Of course, if you are a regular Joe or Jane in Illinois, you are completely forbidden from carrying a concealed weapon anywhere in the state. There does not even seem to be a process to apply for one … unless you’re a state senator who happens to be running for Jesse Jackson Jr’s (D-Ill.) vacant US House…

Nanny State: Students forbidden from bringing lunch from home

By Steve McGough / April 11, 2011 /

Is this isolated or does it happen in other places too? A Chicago public elementary school forbids students from bringing their own lunches to school in and effort to control what they eat.

So, what does Obama think of Chicago’s school voucher proposal?

By Steve McGough / April 27, 2010 /

Let’s get something straight. School vouchers are pretty much exclusively supported by conservatives and those who actually want kids to succeed. Those against student vouchers are usually unions and government bureaucrats who complain about dollars being “removed” from public education … where kids are indoctrinated.

Sen. Roland Burris is an under-oath liar

By Steve McGough / May 28, 2009 /

Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who was appointed to President Obama’s vacant Senate seat by the nutty former Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-Ill.), probably should pack his bags and head back to the political hack-world of Chicago this weekend. Drive yourself home, or walk if your ego is too damn big to be a lowly passenger on…

Follow the money – graft is everywhere

By Steve McGough / September 25, 2008 /

It’s not just Democrats. It’s not just Republicans. It’s politicians from all over the country – elected to serve small towns, big cities and the United States – who have bought into the FDR New Deal philosophy of government hook, line and sinker. That era defines the beginning of government involvement in almost every aspect…