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The Huffington Post November 22, 2009

After Parking Meters, Five Other Public Assets Daley Could Sell

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First Posted: 10-23-09 10:02 AM | Updated: 10-23-09 10:44 AM

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After draining reserve funds generated by city asset sales, Mayor Daley has hitched Chicago's financial future to continuing the Great Chicago sell-off.

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- Aldyth I'm a Fan of Aldyth 9 fans permalink

Chicago politicians are already for sale. Maybe they could hold a public auction and just be honest about it.

Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:46 AM on 10/26/2009

- ekoorb I'm a Fan of ekoorb 8 fans permalink

This is akin to burning the furniture in order to heat the house.

Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:05 AM on 10/24/2009

- spikeykitten I'm a Fan of spikeykitten 17 fans permalink

1. Illinois politicians and all public servants (excluding police and fire) should be required to pay an additional tax.

or

2. All politicians and all public servants (excluding police and fire) should pay a toll to get into and out of the buildings that they work in. They also must be required to go to work every day.

I am more for number 2.