Really? The blanket opposition was only in response to the expense? That is why they screamed about death panels, killing grandma, Nazis and socialism? Their plan was never given serious consideration because it was never seriously a priority for the...
Just imagine if Republicans had actually tried working with Democrats in a genuine bi-partisan manner, instead of using lies and scare tactics (death panels) to reinforce a position of blanket opposition -- even to Republican aspects of the plan. It...
This is being portrayed as an example of micromanagement gone crazy in a media company. But, most of the terms on the list are cliches, misused, and abused by people on radio, television, and print. Not using these hackneyed terms...
That would be a good move, but the fact that he has not made such a comparison suggests to me that his bank would look a bit worse. I just don't see how the Republicans don't make this the defining...
The Illinois Dems didn't see this? Geez, they are as inept as the Illinois Republicans. Drop him like a sack of dirt. Now. Can we draft Paul Vallas?...
I was never bothered by the demise of Field's. I like Macy's just fine (although I see no reason for Chicagoist to shill for them). I always disliked Frango mints and always hated the way they were portrayed as some...
I clicked on the image provided here to see the site, which provides some fairly graphic images, and takes the position that these machines are a serious privacy invasion. I would change my position if those images were indeed produced...
I think the machines are fine and the radiation risk is minimal, which is not to say nonexistent. But, you are surrounded by radiation anyway and get an even higher does when you fly (high altitude, less atmosphere to block...