RockRaines

I feel just awful for a lot of the people that think they are going to prosper the next four years. All of the money is going to go to the top of the income chain faster and easier than ever before.

QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 11:15 AM) How can anyone think Trump has charisma. He sounds like such a f***ing phony. His charisma is totally based on the false promises he makes.

Are we talking about God and the bible yet?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 11:11 AM) Bruh, which countries are ravaging our borders? I dont know, but it makes me scared just like terrorism and the more lethal threat, Advil.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:36 AM) I don't know how someone could have a 10% state and local tax rate living in Chicago unless you don't ever have to buy anything. It's at least 10% every time you open your wallet. I thought it was talking about state income tax. But I did barely read it. I like when you go to eat lunch at Chipotle or something and then have the same meal in Dupage or even another state and its such a different price. Its like constantly living in an airport. However, beer can still be had cheap.

I'm still waiting on the actual dates of when America was great. I just want to be able to adjust my wardrobe.

How long is it going to take to mention terrorism? I'm not watching but I'm betting 5 min.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:43 AM) Wait manufacturing in America is dead? The ones that they think are coming back, yes.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:35 AM) Some asshat downstairs in my office who voted for Trump is elated today because his kids are in private school and he's likely to save some money. This is why conservatives can f*** themselves. Never out for the greater good. Never. To be fair, a lot of the working class thinks Trump is going to reopen the old mill and bring back a dead manufacturing industry. Its not going to happen, but they really bought into it.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:31 AM) Yeah, the complete lack of fact-checking makes me feel less bad for them and more bad for the people who will suffer due to inequality who did NOT vote for Trump. We are on the verge of seeing the largest class divide in history. The 1% is going to get so much richer in the next 4 years.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:27 AM) Man you believe every meme you've seen on Facebook, huh? Indicative of pretty much most of that base. I feel bad for the working and lower class that are about to be royally f***ed.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) And here we go folks, welcome to the world according to Trump. Whether or not he "competed" for the popular vote, does not change the fact that he did lose the popular vote. 65,844,954 > 62,979,879 The only partisan comment here is yours, my statement is 100% factually correct. Trump had less popular votes, if more people from IL voted for Clinton, it would have changed nothing. Is this really what weve become, we cant even now agree on things as simple as 65>62? Your post is fake news.

QUOTE (brett05 @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 10:03 AM) He did not lose by millions of votes if he never competed for the popular vote. But don't let that fact affect your partisan.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 09:39 AM) It's still violent and not getting better. Have 4 people shot and 3 women attacked within 2 blocks of where you live in 6 months . I doubt you would think it's not so bad. I live in an upscale neighborhood, and have been here over 2 decades. This crap isn't supposed to happen, and used not happen. It's one reason why my taxes increased. It's not getting better. Hoping for a change, but I have zero confidence in Rahm getting it done. I am a democrat, and think Rahm is an awful mayor. He is awful, but you've hit on a sensitive point for a lot of folks. There is a long standing debate on police focus, whether they want them to focus on stopping gun crime in traditionally high crime areas or should they focus on keeping crime out of the tourist/upscale area like River North which has become increasingly violent. Lakeview has been a pretty high crime area considering how "upscale" the reputation is. Sexual assaults and robberies are extremely common. A lot of people think enacting laws like they did in NYC (stop and frisk) can combat some of this. Other's believe its a huge overreach of police power. Its certainly something that will be debated in the next election.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) About $2,900, up from $2,100 five or six years ago. God damn.

Heres one comparing larger cities instead of mine where I looked at all

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 08:27 AM) I have lived in the Gold Coast for more than 20 years, and the property taxes haven't been outrageous. They did go up about 25% last year and are supposed to keep rising, but getting nickled and dimed for everything is starting to get old. Gas costs more in Chicago because of taxes. If you want a bag at the grocery store now, that will cost you. I am glad I am not a big soda drinker, a penny an ounce tax is coming in 6 months. A co worker drinks 12 diet pepsis a day. That will cost him an additional $1.44 a day or over $500 a year. But all that still isn't enough to get me to move. Public transportation has really improved the last few years. The bike lanes are great. The parks are nice. The city is clean. Around me there seems to be construction every block, but other places obviously, not so much. I know of several people who left after a Chiberia winter a couple of years ago. I don't blame them, that was brutal, and as each year goes by, cold bothers me more and more. But even the cold isn't enough to get me to move. What is scaring the s*** out of me is the violence. 4 people have been shot within 2 blocks of my home the last 6 months.One died in the middle of Clark St. and they didn't even bother washing off the blood. Had to wait a few days for rain to take care of it. 3 women have been attacked. Obviously there are more violent areas in the city, but it is starting to spread. It has gotten to the point where around me some of the wealthier residence have hired private security to work the streets of our neighborhood. On our block that's 3 nights a week. I won't let my wife walk our dogs at night the other 4 nights. I can't imagine how the people who are living in the neighborhoods that make the news every night with shootings cope. 5 years ago, I would have said I am never going to move unless I'm old and need to for health reasons. But it's getting to the point where I don't want to be too late and either get shot or have my wife shot or attacked. I don't want to live scared, and never have, but I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Technically Chicago isnt even in the top 30 for murders per capita (last time I looked) so its not extremely violent considering its the 3rd largest city. Gun violence is obviously the largest issue as the other violent crimes are down. There is no reason to live scared.

QUOTE (bjm676 @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 09:33 AM) I don't know if anyone on here has done Orange Theory Fitness (i'm not looking through 138 pages to find out), but it's one of the best workouts i've done. Already lost 15-20 lbs in almost 6 months. Also, pretty good training for Hustle Up the Hancock next month. I'm an addict, I go 3-4 times per week. Its maybe my favorite workout of all time. Thats great progress dude. The progress ive made with running and cardio is incredible.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 06:37 AM) Had 2 goals the other night. I'd take him back for secondary scoring. Guys like Desjardins, Tootoo, Rasmussen, etc. are not helping us there. But those arent really the guys that are expected to take up that slack.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 08:05 PM) Is that Calhoun doing the Iowa v Maryland game? He's worse than Bobby knight. I understand roughly 20 percent of what he says when he does games.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 20, 2017 -> 05:21 AM) That is one of the more ridiculous ideas I've ever heard. Its also next to impossible to get a teaching job around here if you are extremely qualified.

My taxes in oak park are 400% higher than what they were in the city of Chicago. Your friends have no idea what they are talking about.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 06:16 PM) I hope the user RockRaines is actually Tim Raines. I am. And thanks to everyone for the support over the years. I've decided to wear a white SOX to show my appreciation.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 03:05 PM) Now Second City Hockey is suggesting trading for Sharp. How does everyone feel about that? I'd rather roll with the younger guys. Sharp at this point isnt any better than Ryan Hartman IMO.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 11:02 AM) The East looks a lot better than the West this year. There is just so much bad in the west. But all you gotta do is make it through the West. Personally I think the East and especially the Metro is fool's gold.