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#1 Hatchet

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 11:45 AM

Haven't seen the picture posted yet.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:09 PM

I think hell just froze over....and pigs might be flying too

Glad to see Chicago owning up to its mistakes and paying what it owes.


Curious though, was the check for the full ammount or only part?

Edited by Patriots & Tyrants, 07 February 2012 - 12:09 PM.


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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:19 PM

I can't find it now but I had heard the judge fixed the amount because he felt the city jacked the plaintiff and the court around on purpose in order to jack up the plaintiff's legal bills.

Can Federal Farmer confirm that?
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:37 PM

A check is as good as the paper it is written on.  Get back to me once it clears.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:43 PM

Kind'a puts a smile on my face to see a cheque written to SAF w/ Immanuel's signature on it.
Just think of how many parking attendants it took to steal the money for that thing!
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:57 PM

View PostLou, on 07 February 2012 - 12:19 PM, said:

I can't find it now but I had heard the judge fixed the amount because he felt the city jacked the plaintiff and the court around on purpose in order to jack up the plaintiff's legal bills.

Can Federal Farmer confirm that?

I have not heard anythign about that.  I think though, that this is SAF alone and that our lawyers got a separate check, but I also don't have hard data on that.  If that is the sum total it strikes me as too low.

That said, this is chump change for the City compared to what it pays out when your average honor student walking home from choir practice at 3am is shot by CPD.

My only regret is that Daley wasn't forced to sign it.  I bet that'd stick in his craw.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 01:17 PM

Nice check to see.  I just love:

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From:  City of Chicago.


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Posted 07 February 2012 - 01:18 PM

I hope we can get the State of Illinois to write one, also!

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 01:55 PM

A giant poster of that check in the PCC lobby for IGOLD where all attendees could see it. Imagine a video crew capturing that
it and putting the image of that check on the evening news for a few seconds along with a story.

I know IGOLD doesn't exist as far as Chi news hounds/politicians are concerned, but just the thought of it . . .

That check would even look good on a T shirt and be a good conversation starter.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:14 PM

Does this confirm that Chicago is the #1 contributor to the SAF?  That would make a great advertisement.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:40 PM

View PostJeffrey, on 07 February 2012 - 02:14 PM, said:

Does this confirm that Chicago is the #1 contributor to the SAF? That would make a great advertisement.

Thanks! I just spit coffee everywhere! LOL :lol:

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:44 PM

Way I see it, they just paid us off to ignore the law...

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:52 PM

Are the tax payers of Chicago tired of their money being spent in litigation fees yet? Well how about now that they have to pay our part too?
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:01 PM

Half a million dollars later and they still have not learned.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:07 PM

That is a sweet pic. I wonder how much if any of that sum came from our friends in Oak Park or if the taxpayers there will even be made aware of it. :lol:

I think I'll let the editor of the Oak Park - River Forest Patch know about the good news with a LTE..lmao

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:09 PM

That photo needs to get to the media!

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:09 PM

View PostFederal Farmer, on 07 February 2012 - 12:57 PM, said:

My only regret is that Daley wasn't forced to sign it.  I bet that'd stick in his craw.
So true - it would have been great if he had to sign it.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 04:02 PM

View PostChiShooter, on 07 February 2012 - 03:09 PM, said:

View PostFederal Farmer, on 07 February 2012 - 12:57 PM, said:

My only regret is that Daley wasn't forced to sign it.  I bet that'd stick in his craw.
So true - it would have been great if he had to sign it.
But here is to hope that they will learn.. But yea seeing Daley's signature on it would have been sweet.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 04:30 PM

Ultimately, its not coming out of Daley's of Emanuel's pocket. It should be signed "The People of Chicago" since they are the ones who are actually footing the bill. If it was drawn on Daley's or Emanuel's personal checking account I would be much happier.

Until politicians are held personally accountable for their actions (to include directed actions) that are ruled to be Unconstitutional, a judgement means virtually nothing. It does not hurt the official who is at fault one bit. Besides, if it did actually hurt the city finacially, guess what the City's response is? Yup, thats right, the old stand by of "raise taxes".

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 04:47 PM

For once I am actually getting that warm fuzzy feeling... Just seeing dear ole Rahm's name on that check!

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 06:09 PM

I can just see this as a sign to carry next month at IGOLD.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 07:53 PM

I'm thinking parade banner!!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:26 AM

I just noticed Second City Cop has this picture posted also.  If you check it out the language is adult rated.   Jim.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:22 AM

I hope that the taxpayors ultimately funding this payout express their outrage at the actions of the city and its leaders. Some letters to editors, etc might be in order. Just thinking...some Chicago folks that don't give a rat's backside either way on guns might be influenced by the financial aspects.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:34 AM

View Postmember 1911, on 07 February 2012 - 07:53 PM, said:

I'm thinking parade banner!!

Bigger - think bigger.  14'x48' billboard would be perfect.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:37 AM

View Postsctman800, on 08 February 2012 - 02:26 AM, said:

I just noticed Second City Cop has this picture posted also.  If you check it out the language is adult rated.   Jim.


Gee - ya think someone tipped him off???   :frantics:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:06 PM

Just curious, is it actually the city that ends up paying this tab, or does an insurer indemnify the city for its loss?  If so I'd like to see what the premium is.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:13 PM

Like I said on FB. That's about 4 fully equipped fire engines.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:56 AM

View PostTFC, on 08 February 2012 - 10:13 PM, said:

Like I said on FB. That's about 4 fully equipped fire engines.
Good Choice, Chicago.

More like one fully equipped fire engine and some change, but still.

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Posted 10 February 2012 - 10:00 AM

IIRC the total bill for Chicago came to $1,600,000.00.

Now if we could get copies of the checks to NRA & ISRA and a thank you note for your generous donation from all 3 on BIG  signs that the media can display would be great.

THANK YOU MAYOR RHOM EMANUAL FOR YOUR DONATION OF $399,950.00 TO HELP PROTECT OUR 2A RIGHTS
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How about shirts printed that way. :)




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