Now Obama is the 44th president, what's next? (Chicago, Hull: transplants, live in)

[potter]

Originally Posted by ndfmnlf

President Obama will be good for Chicago and Illinois. If anything, his being president will keep our politicians on their toes to keep their noses clean (excuse the mixed metaphors). The national and global media will be beaming a spotlight on Illinois for at least the next 4 years. No one will want to get caught with his pants down.

Do not be so sure. Anything is possible in Crook County, especially with The Ever So Brilliant Todd Stroger at the top.

[jdiddy]

Originally Posted by aragx6

Lookout why can I never rep you; it makes me sad. Stop saying such smart stuff.

But cubsoxfan, I did rep you. I am so sick of partisan politics. I grew up hard right and have been shifting left ever since, slowly but surely, but I am often shocked and annoyed by how folks on the left and the right can't seem to have a grown up conversation without name calling and unfair attacks.

I rep'd old Lookout for you.

[illinoisboy]

Now that Obama is the first black president, along with being the biggest celebrity in the world, people from around the globe will want to visit the city that he lived in, making Chicago more recognized by people outside the US.

Hopefully.

[ccjarider]

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

Isn't that why Republicans favor corporations, because they allow businessmen to avoid personal responsibility?

One thing's for sure, we haven't seen much "personal responsibilty" from Republicans during the financial shenanigans of the past several years.

You are very right about Republican behavior of the last few years. I have always supprted what the party stood for in it's platform.

I have continually been dissapointed in how the party has never either behaved in a manner consistent with it's platform or it has acted in a downright corrupt manner. I can only hope the bloodbath the party took yesterday reignites the ethical part of base to throw current leadership out, search out and cultivate charismatic, strong, logical thinking leadership that attracts people back to what is a good platform of limited gov't and fostering of freedoms that allow Americans to do their best.

[Costa Rica Chica]

Originally Posted by Lookout Kid

I'll take the complement! Thanks!

I'm sure others will slam me, though.

Not me! I give you a .

[Drover]

Originally Posted by Mamama Mia

No, it's Hyde Park.......please.

No, it's in Kenwood.

[Lookout Kid]

Originally Posted by ccjarider

...back to what is a good platform of limited gov't and fostering of freedoms that allow Americans to do their best.

That's never been the Republicans. That's the Libertarians. The Republicans have long been the party of tight social controls and religious dogma. And the Republicans have been all about big government too--just in the form of a huge mega-military instead of social programs and infrastructure improvements. Perhaps you should just jump ship from the Republicans and start supporting the Libertarians.

[Manigault]

Originally Posted by Drover

No, it's in Kenwood.

It's on the south side, OK?

The souvenir makers are going wild. They will be minting money for a while.

[jessiegirl_98]

Originally Posted by Drover

Isn't there a whole subforum in Politics and Other Controversies dedicated to the election? Why do we need to see it here?

Ditto that. IF you want to talk about Chicago and how that may be impacted, go ahead. Otherwise, take it to P & OC

[nJohn]

Here you go (glad to see there are some new emoticons!)

Constitutional convention question -- chicagotribune.com

Who on earth voted no? Disgusting. The nation hasn't met in 20 freakin' years. . .