Perfect, Obama and his Chicago roots

2008-11-17 19:30:14

#51

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
Chicago is the best goddamn city in America. Been there several times and I'll be back again no doubt sometime.
Have you been to every city in America?
Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Niagara, Wilmington, New York, Boston, Albany, Schenectady, DC, Miami. The only one I could imagine being comparable would be San Fran or somewhere in California.

So...the answer is no.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-17 20:34:14

#52

RAIMIUS: You with the face!; +244|7018|US

CameronPoe wrote:
Chicago is the best goddamn city in America. Been there several times and I'll be back again no doubt sometime.

Chicago, good (except for the whole "US Murder Capital" bit...)
Chicago's political machine, BAD

2008-11-17 21:01:22

#53

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6750|Chicago, IL

RAIMIUS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
Chicago is the best goddamn city in America. Been there several times and I'll be back again no doubt sometime.
Chicago, good (except for the whole "US Murder Capital" bit...)
Chicago's political machine, BAD

DC stole our title...

I'm guessing CamPoe didn't spend much time on the southside though, or his review wouldn't be so glowing

2008-11-17 21:14:09

#54

imortal: Member; +240|6968|Austin, TX

Poseidon wrote:
Say what you want about her, but even a lot of Republicans I've been hearing think she's a good choice.

Although I'd much prefer Chuck Hagel.

Yeah, not a bad choice... had to give her something with some power, and better there than have her pushing for a seat on the Supreme Court. She is a lawyer, after all.

2008-11-18 00:43:15

#55

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6859

FEOS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:
Have you been to every city in America?
Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Niagara, Wilmington, New York, Boston, Albany, Schenectady, DC, Miami. The only one I could imagine being comparable would be San Fran or somewhere in California.
So...the answer is no.

Have you? Until I've visited better, Chicago remains king.

Last edited by CameronPoe (2008-11-18 00:44:02)

2008-11-18 04:33:41

#56

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:

Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Niagara, Wilmington, New York, Boston, Albany, Schenectady, DC, Miami. The only one I could imagine being comparable would be San Fran or somewhere in California.
So...the answer is no.
Have you? Until I've visited better, Chicago remains king.

No, but that wasn't the point.

It's a totally subjective thing...as some other posters have noted (murder capital of the US comes to mind).

There's a lot of other cities in the US I'd rather spend my time in...if I had to spend it in a city.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-18 06:05:06

#57

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6859

FEOS wrote:
It's a totally subjective thing...as some other posters have noted (murder capital of the US comes to mind).

There's a lot of other cities in the US I'd rather spend my time in...if I had to spend it in a city.

I didn't suggest anywhere that I was not being subjective. That is the way I feel about Chicago - emotion based on personal experience, personal preference and a healthy dollop of rationality.

2008-11-18 06:09:48

#58

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6594|Éire

Delaware is the coolest city in the US!

"Delaware....yeah.... I'm in.... Delaware".

2008-11-18 19:56:58

#59

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:
It's a totally subjective thing...as some other posters have noted (murder capital of the US comes to mind).

There's a lot of other cities in the US I'd rather spend my time in...if I had to spend it in a city.
I didn't suggest anywhere that I was not being subjective. That is the way I feel about Chicago - emotion based on personal experience, personal preference and a healthy dollop of rationality.

You're wrong.

And Delaware isn't a city. Just like Europe's not a country.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-18 22:21:46

#60

imortal: Member; +240|6968|Austin, TX

CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:

Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Niagara, Wilmington, New York, Boston, Albany, Schenectady, DC, Miami. The only one I could imagine being comparable would be San Fran or somewhere in California.
So...the answer is no.
Have you? Until I've visited better, Chicago remains king.

Wow, pretty poor selection, actually. LOTS better cities around, in my opinion. Of course, it all depends on your grading criteria of 'best.'

2008-11-18 22:25:53

#61

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6708|North Carolina

lowing wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama;_ylt=AoOb27vqX5mveFjkMF77beLLLJ94

This is great Obama will surround himself with corrupt politicians from Chicago. All of our problems are solved.

...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).

2008-11-18 22:35:13

#62

imortal: Member; +240|6968|Austin, TX

Turquoise wrote:
lowing wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama;_ylt=AoOb27vqX5mveFjkMF77beLLLJ94

This is great Obama will surround himself with corrupt politicians from Chicago. All of our problems are solved.
...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).

"questionable ethics?" Politicians? Say it ain't so, Turq, say it ain't so....

2008-11-18 22:42:15

#63

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6708|North Carolina

imortal wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
lowing wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama;_ylt=AoOb27vqX5mveFjkMF77beLLLJ94

This is great Obama will surround himself with corrupt politicians from Chicago. All of our problems are solved.
...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).
"questionable ethics?" Politicians? Say it ain't so, Turq, say it ain't so....

That was my way of referring to the Vietnam War. Pardon my tendency for understating.

2008-11-19 01:22:30

#64

Mint Sauce: Frighteningly average; +780|6590|eng

FEOS wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
FEOS wrote:

So...the answer is no.
Have you? Until I've visited better, Chicago remains king.
No, but that wasn't the point.

It's a totally subjective thing...as some other posters have noted (murder capital of the US comes to mind).

There's a lot of other cities in the US I'd rather spend my time in...if I had to spend it in a city.

I read somewhere that Houston is the muder capital of the US, actually.

Best US city i've been to was either San Antonio or New Orleans 2003 edition.

But as cities go, Euro and Far Eastern cities are 10x better.

#rekt

2008-11-19 02:04:41

#65

JahManRed: wank; +646|6931|IRELAND

Forget Chicago roots. He's Irish didn't you know.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0xFWbarrsc

2008-11-19 03:48:56

#66

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

Turquoise wrote:
lowing wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama;_ylt=AoOb27vqX5mveFjkMF77beLLLJ94

This is great Obama will surround himself with corrupt politicians from Chicago. All of our problems are solved.
...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it?

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-19 04:24:29

#67

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7113|Nårvei

FEOS wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
lowing wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama;_ylt=AoOb27vqX5mveFjkMF77beLLLJ94

This is great Obama will surround himself with corrupt politicians from Chicago. All of our problems are solved.
...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it?

Hence why Obama picks his cabinet from Chicago and not Texas

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-11-19 04:38:28

#68

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

Varegg wrote:
FEOS wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
...and Bush surrounded himself with cronies from Texas and from previous administrations with questionable ethics (like Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz).
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it?
Hence why Obama picks his cabinet from Chicago and not Texas

Cute. But irrelevant.

Cheney: Not from Texas
Rummy: Not from Texas
Wolfowitz: Not from Texas
Feith: Not from Texas
Ashcroft: Not from Texas
Powell: Not from Texas

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-19 04:50:08

#69

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

FEOS wrote:
Varegg wrote:
FEOS wrote:

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it?
Hence why Obama picks his cabinet from Chicago and not Texas
Cute. But irrelevant.

Cheney: Not from Texas
Rummy: Not from Texas
Wolfowitz: Not from Texas
Feith: Not from Texas
Ashcroft: Not from Texas
Powell: Not from Texas

Bush Jr: From Texas

2008-11-19 04:55:27

#70

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6714|'Murka

TheAussieReaper wrote:
FEOS wrote:
Varegg wrote:

Hence why Obama picks his cabinet from Chicago and not Texas
Cute. But irrelevant.

Cheney: Not from Texas
Rummy: Not from Texas
Wolfowitz: Not from Texas
Feith: Not from Texas
Ashcroft: Not from Texas
Powell: Not from Texas
Bush Jr: From Texas

And?

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-11-19 05:04:14

#71

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6456|what

FEOS wrote:
And?

Well, Obama has certainly taken a different course of action. Maybe lowings paranoia is warranted?

Obama might be selecting a bunch of terrorist, left wing, freedom hater "associates" from Chicago.

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