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Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Master of the Obvious — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:07:37 -0000

Fox--I was on vacation, sorry for the late response. But in thie chess game, I can only assume the opening choice was the Ruy Lopez. So, having already established a strong pawn center, supported by my knights, and having thrust my bishop to attack the black king, it would depend on blacks play. Should black advance a pawn to a6, I would retreat the bishop to a5, continuing to forcing the issue on that file. If a6 is not played, I always like to castle king-side at this point. I always try to protect my Prince...er...King! Your move.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Sly Fox — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:07:24 -0000

Eugene Davis of DHS is running for Alderman of the 6th ward. Will his LOA be approved, or will he be fired next?

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

The Fox — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:08:46 -0000

Carina sholud have not been fired. She did noting wrong she was a good employee. Master of the obvious "This is a chess game being played what would be the next move"?

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon Again — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:47:32 -0000

Rich for three days the undertones of this piece gets to the terrible stuff the Gov has done and even you mention all of the grand juries then you so the firing was legal. What are these grand juries investigating and i am serious i dont know.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Rich Miller — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:16:51 -0000

Justin, why should a political group be investigated for "tampering" with an election when the firing itself was almost undoubtedly not illegal? Isn't that a bit harsh, even for HDO?

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

justin — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:14:57 -0000

I have been at public forums in the Latino circles where Carina and her staff have claimed to have union support before even the endorsement process had begun. My point was that she was very aggresive about her connections. These are the same connections that now she is trying to distance herself from. It is good that she has the experiences she does. I definitely agree that HDO was involved in the firing and that they should be investigated for tampering with an upcoming election.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Master of the Obvious — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:59:16 -0000

Louie--I did the reseach for you to prove you wrong. Look up this citing: CMS Personnel Code, Juridiction B, Exemption 4d3. Look it up. On a side, I guarentee you that after six weeks under my command, you would have an unmitigated understanding of the word "No".

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Master of the Obvious — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:49:51 -0000

Louie--"you may be following her orders since you convey yourself as a great follower instead of a great leader" A Marine Drill Sergeant commands his men, and follows orders from an Officer. Is he a follower or a leader?

"Too bad you donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t possess the testicular virility that our gov has and stand up for what you really believe in" Um...Okay.

Louie. I love a good, constuctive argument--political, partisan, policy. whatever. But I have told you, and told you, and told you the truth. Obviously you can't handle the truth. Success--you have made even me weary. Lets skip the beer. m'kay.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Rich Miller — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:29:08 -0000

"Anon Again," the Blagojevich pushback game has been tried here before and it's never worked very well. There are just too many grand juries meeting now for it to work again.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon Again — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:40:39 -0000

Thanks Rich good night tommorow will be more of the same baseless accusations. I want some filler in my cake not baseless unspecific accusations

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Rich Miller — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:40:28 -0000

Lou, at will employees can be fired for just about any reason. There's probably nothing illegal about this.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Rich Miller — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:03:52 -0000

I think the answer to all of this is that Cardenas's re-election is Daley's number one aldermanic priority this year.

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observer — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:01:55 -0000

I think hes got you lou even mr obvious could see that

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon Again — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:56:06 -0000

Thanks for the list Lou just what i thought

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:22:10 -0000

Wow what have I missed???? man I know alot of hdo guys and they are all jumping ship. they got nothing to gain so they are talking about not helping becuse they cant get nothing back. That Carina lady is cute so she got my vote!!!! oh wait i dont think i live in her area.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

DD — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:40:43 -0000

Interesting discussion, but there is something that does make me go hmmmmÃ¢â‚¬Â¦
If Ms. Sanchez is running for alderman, wouldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t she have begun collecting signatures in September or October? This would mean that the powers to be would have known that she was running and were fine with it or else they would have told her to stop. Obviously, Cardenas must have felt threaten and asked his master Reyes call his old fishing buddy Harris to put the pressure on Sanchez to get out. I think that her request for a leave provided that perfect opportunity; after all, didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t the GovernorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s staff take leaves of absence to work on his campaign?

ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s unfortunate for her, but best of luck because it must have taken a lot of courage to stand up for what she believes in and risk her job. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m sure that her community will benefit from having someone who is willing to go against the machine.

Justin-
I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t think that because she no longer works at the GovernorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s office she is not able to tout the work that she has done. After all, what can Salazar tout? All the work that he has done for the community which is... well, I truly canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t say because I have never heard of him. At least Ms. Sanchez is known in the political circles and my friends at the Capitol have nothing but positive things to say about her. She seems to be a hard worker.

Also, how would you know what she said to get union support? Are you a mole in her campaign? She seems to be someone who will fight for what she believes and I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t see her taking anyone elseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s agenda, she already proved it by not stepping down.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon Again — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:36:36 -0000

Lil lou i request a few of names of these people who were allowed to take a leave and run for office. just a few would be fine. Enough of your baseless accusations its time to put some filler in your cry baby cake. And I have heard you all whine for 4 years now. just what and i want specific instances of when the Gov has been involved in these notorius activities and i dont mean some underling way down the chain I want a specific instance when the Gov was involved. You must have several specific instances youve been whining for 4 years its time to fess up. If you need examples i will give youe some similar instances
-George ryan taking cash from employees and paying them back with campaign checks.
-George Ryan and his right hand man stopping the license for bribes internal investigation.
_George Ryan taking cash from Klein.
-George ryan and his crew shaking down copier vendors for contracts.
-George Ryan and his boys leasing property that the developers hadnt even bought at inflated rates and taking cash in exchange
-George ryan and his boys shaking down companies for the plate sticker contract.
-Jim edgar and his boys shaking down computer companies in the MSI case.
-Approximately 85 SOS employees pleading guilty selling campaign tickets for truck licenses.

Get my point whers the beef. Enough of the undocumentated accustations.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Lil Louie Vega — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:11:44 -0000

Al and Erin,

To answer your question is b/c of John Harris. He is city guy and has been a fihing buddy of Victor Reyes. Therefore, connect the dots and see the co-existence and smell the stench.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Lil Louie Vega — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:09:56 -0000

Oblivious,

The only old school faction that you claim to represent is the old school way of how things were done in the '60s. Wake up call! We are in a new millenium. Your old school ways is the reason why your crew has been accused of allegations of corruption by the Feds and why the media is having a field day with you guys.

Fired for political reasons as you willing have answered and admitted to by stating 'so what' well buddy i have news for you, that is illegal. Either your a novice or you are in over your head. Whatever the case is I suggest that you conduct research to prove me wrong. But none of this matters b/c the residents of the 12th ward are clearly indicating that George has to go. And that is the bottom line. So it doesn't matter what you say or what I say, the fact is that HDO is scurrred of Carina Sanchez b/c she is a strong candidate and most importantly she is fluently bi-lingual...something that a certain state rep and state senator can not claim.

Like I said, Feb 28th, I will treat you to the first round of beer so we can further discuss this matter.

Oh and by the way you still haven't answered my question as to why other leaves were approved for political campaign purposes and Ms. Sanchez' was not.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Anon Again — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:03:27 -0000

I think the real question is should any administration be able to hire and fire whomever they want in double exempt policy positions? But it is nice to see you rs stick up for a fired D you dont like it when we fire an r and you dont like it when we fire a d what a heart im tearing up pass the tissue. And if i was an r still in an exempt position i might be sleeping a little uneasily cause the carryover cops are coming and you havent seen nothing yet bye bye.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Justin — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:35:20 -0000

What a discussion!!!!!!!!! The real question now is will Carina follow somebody else's agenda like Cardenas is doing with HDO or not. What role will Ray Frias and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber play in her campaign. The unions' endorsement is not a given. She has not proven herself at anything.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Master of the Obvious — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:20:11 -0000

Louie--For your file, there is an old adage that the person that resorts to name calling is arguing from a losing position. I will grant that I am oblivious to your issue--its the old school thing. But a better nickname for you to apply to me may be the adaptation of an acronym--MofO. Sorry--I find that funny, too. Call me what you wish. Stick and Stones may break my bones...so please don't throw sticks and stones.

I have no horse in this race...I merely point out practical politics. Evading? I am typing the answer with unmistakable clarity! You main question asked is answered. Here's the deal--she was hired without comment, she was discharged without comment. If she was fired for political reasons, so what? It was the will of the same people that hired her, I am guessing for political reasons. Nobody said a thing about "fair". As coach Edwards once so eloquently said, "You Play To Win The Game". If others were allowed to run, then the powers that be must believe those "others" represent to goal of the the respective power that is. Not fair? So what! Really, I cannot be more clear.

As for beer, while my liver needs another 3 days to recover and my left kidney may never be the same after last night, if invited I would intro myself at a "Capfax" event should there be one mutually convenient in the future. Its all good.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Lil Louie Vega — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:57:43 -0000

Oblivious,

You still haven't the main question that I asked. Why were other leaves approved for campaign purposes and Ms. Sanchez' request denied? You went off on a tangent and didn't provide an adequate answer. Evade the question is how you play. But be that as it may you can quote whoever you want and you can look up to who you want and you can answer to who you want but the point is that regardless of what happened at DFPR, Ms. Sanchez will win and who knows, you may be following her orders since you convey yourself as a great follower instead of a great leader. Too bad you don't possess the testicular virility that our gov has and stand up for what you really believe in. We'll have a beer on Feb. 28th and shoot the s**t once you cut the strings.

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Al and Erin — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:32:21 -0000

Why would Governor Blagojevich allow Victor Reyes and HDO to influence his personnel decisions?

Re: Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”

Master of the Obvious — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:27:23 -0000

For what its worth--I compared myself to Jack Webb...not fair. Jack Webb sought the facts, not supplied them. I guess in the context of this thread, I would rather compare myself to John Henry--I'm gonna die with that hammer in my hand Lord Lord. Gonna die with that hammer in my hand. (If we can't laugh at ourselves...I liked Ed Ames version of that song the best--does that expose my age? Nevermind.)