The parking meter revolt is underway. (Chicago: to live in, friendly, cities)

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

How about you get out of our forum?

You add nothing.

Common sense, ain't something I add?... Looking at things in a pratical way, ain't something I add?.... My vast knowledge, ain't something I add?.....

Again, you yourself.........

[Avengerfire]

Ain't Ain't Ain't

You are about as useful as a broke dicked dog.

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by Drover

You know, things were going fine here for a while when the city coffers were flush with cash. But they spent every dollar as fast as it came in rather than bracing themselves for days like this. So now when the erstwhile waterfall of cash slows to a trickle, it's like everyone in city and county government just turns into barking lunatics in search for any far-fetched way to raise a buck.

Sold the Skyway.
Sold Midway airport.
Raised the already insane sales tax.
Red light cameras -- soon to be turned into insurance verification cameras.
Boot-eligible after two parking tickets.
About to raise property taxes for the 12th time in 13 years.
And now, the parking meter madness.

Throw in a resurgence in gangs and violent crime and collapsing confidence of the CPD both inside and outside the force, and this whole town has gone barking mad.

Two things.....

1. Move out of Chicago, back to your 'country boy' life, where you'll be much happier. You obviously are VERY unhappy in Chicago. It's OK, the big city life ain't for everyone. Nothing, and I do mean, NOTHING to be ashamed about....

2. Don't tell the Olympic committe what you just said about Chicago. A "town going barking mad" will not get the Olympic's in Chicago.....

[Drover]

Originally Posted by pittsteelerfan

Two things.....

1. Move out of Chicago, back to your 'country boy' life, where you'll be much happier. You obviously are VERY unhappy in Chicago. It's OK, the big city life ain't for everyone. Nothing, and I do mean, NOTHING to be ashamed about....

2. Don't tell the Olympic committe what you just said about Chicago. A "town going barking mad" will not get the Olympic's in Chicago.....

Two things:

1) Shaddap

2) Shaddap

Thanks, and have a nice day.

[i blame history]

Originally Posted by Drover

You know, things were going fine here for a while when the city coffers were flush with cash. But they spent every dollar as fast as it came in rather than bracing themselves for days like this. So now when the erstwhile waterfall of cash slows to a trickle, it's like everyone in city and county government just turns into barking lunatics in search for any far-fetched way to raise a buck.

Sold the Skyway.
Sold Midway airport.
Raised the already insane sales tax.
Red light cameras -- soon to be turned into insurance verification cameras.
Boot-eligible after two parking tickets.
About to raise property taxes for the 12th time in 13 years.
And now, the parking meter madness.

Throw in a resurgence in gangs and violent crime and collapsing confidence of the CPD both inside and outside the force, and this whole town has gone barking mad.

I used to be so in love with this place, too. But that was before I moved here. Now, with no jobs, no friends, and a clear view of how farked things are, I'm actually quite sad about it. I want to love being here.

[skipcromer]

Originally Posted by i blame history

I used to be so in love with this place, too. But that was before I moved here. Now, with no jobs, no friends, and a clear view of how farked things are, I'm actually quite sad about it. I want to love being here.

This winter has been a bit depressing.

Just wait until the end of may:

The sun will be shining.
The Temp. will be perfect.
The lake will be blue.
The Bikini's will be out.

Life will be good.

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by i blame history

I used to be so in love with this place, too. But that was before I moved here. Now, with no jobs, no friends, and a clear view of how farked things are, I'm actually quite sad about it. I want to love being here.

Chicago is a better city on the 'surface', than it is in reality. The "no friends" is no surprise to me. Chicago (Midwest in general), is a VERY closed off city. The people ain't very outgoing. Whether it's your neighbor or in a bar, it's the same. I'd rather live in a smaller city elsewhere, that has a better social scene then Chicago! Move, you'll be a lot happier!

[skipcromer]

Originally Posted by pittsteelerfan

Chicago is a better city on the 'surface', than it is in reality. The "no friends" is no surprise to me. Chicago (Midwest in general), is a VERY closed off city. The people ain't very outgoing. Whether it's your neighbor or in a bar, it's the same. I'd rather live in a smaller city elsewhere, that has a better social scene then Chicago! Move, you'll be a lot happier!

Wow, really?

Ive lived in and had extended stays in cities all over the world. I'd say the people in Chicago rank pretty highly as far as outgoingness.

Are you sure you've actually been here before?

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by skipcromer

Wow, really?

Ive lived in and had extended stays in cities all over the world. I'd say the people in Chicago rank pretty highly as far as outgoingness.

Are you sure you've actually been here before?

I know you're trying to brag, but instead, you're .....'ing. What do the cities around the world have to do with cities in America?....... Many people from Chicago have agreed with me on this subject. You're sorta of a 'Johnny come lately' with this........

[skipcromer]

Originally Posted by pittsteelerfan

I know you're trying to brag, but instead, you're .....'ing. What do the cities around the world have to do with cities in America?....... Many people from Chicago have agreed with me on this subject. You're sorta of a 'Johnny come lately' with this........

Bragging not quite. Some of the places i've been are not worth bragging about.

But your right, I should have said that i've lived and had extended stays in cities all over the states as well as the world.

Compared to many cities that ive spent an adequate amount of time in, Chicago (at least the area's I frequent) seems to be a very friendly city.

Edit: You didnt answer my question. Are you sure you have been to Chicago?