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Lots of press releases grace our inbox at the Chicagoist offices. Every once in a while we get one that makes us do a double-take. Gerald Farinas's announcement that he's running for 46th Ward Alderman is one of those press releases. Farinas officially announced his candidacy Sunday at Chicago Solidarity Rally in Daley Plaza, held in support of the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. Farinas notes that, if elected he will "be the Council’s second openly gay member," after noting that "Farinas is expected to garner much of his support from reform minded Democrats and, as a former inner circle advisor to Keyes 2004, city Republicans wanting a seat at the table to have their voices heard." Besides Shiller, Farinas will face James Cappleman, who lost in 2007.
Helen Shiller's no saint - people in her ward have accused her of being a poverty pimp, and her days as one of Harold Washington's organizers are far, far behind her. Unfortunately for Cappleman, he ran a polarizing campaign last time, sending out campaign literature that said "Fear Your Neighbor." And while Farinas makes a lot of noise about being openly gay (a political commodity in a ward that features a large gay community and an alderman that supports the cause), he was also an "inner circle advisor to" Alan Keyes when he ran for Senate against Barack Obama in 2004. What's more, Farinas is linked to the events that publicly pushed Keyes's daughter Maya out of the closet in 2004.
What is it with the 46th Ward? It's like all the politicians in Uptown are just shouting "Hey, Chicago! Do you like the Grand Prize Game? Because you just got a front row seat to the Bozo Show!" Ba-dum-da.
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Though I do not live in the 46th ward, I happen to be a "city Republican."
With that perspective, the bit about working with Alan Keyes is the exact opposite of a selling point for this candidate.
The 46th ward needs an alderman who will actually serve the taxpayers of his/her ward. Democrat or Republican doesn't matter. It's the City Council, not Congress.
I do think that this guy might be some sort of stalking horse for Shiller so that Cappleman can't win outright and Shiller gets two bites at the apple with a run-off. Political operative Irish Stalker has claimed that a machine guy or two might be waiting in the wings.
Kevin, the 46th Ward is possibly the most polarized ward in the entire City. Other wards have gone through many changes, as has the 46th Ward, but the polarization within those wards don’t compare. This was true before I ever ran for Alderman, and it remains true today.
Ald. Shiller has a long history of playing down crime in the ward, citing correctly that the 23rd Police Distict is the safest district in the City. What she won’t say is that Uptown makes up about 1/3 of this police district, yet the vast majority of violent crime occurs within certain hot spots in Uptown. She won’t attend CAPS and she won’t work with State Rep. Greg Harris and State Senator Heather Steans on initiatives to address crime in the 46th Ward. She tells the press that she’s working on crime, but you and others from the press won’t press her for any specifics.
The campaign piece you referenced compared actual arrests with other arrests outside the ward, and asked people if they were tired of being afraid. The differences were alarming. Sources for all the facts were cited. Given the street violence that made national attention last August, I believe it’s safe to say that fear still exists. I don’t agree with you that pointing out the high rate of crime in parts of the ward is polarizing. The piece does not promote fear but recognizes its existence. That has been denied us.
I’m glad, though, that you bring up campaign pieces and polarizing. Let’s refer to some campaign pieces sent out by Ald. Shiller’s campaign where it was insinuated I was a member of the Klan, where it was stated I was against all job training, against all affordable housing, where I wanted to round up the neighborhood youth and have them arrested on site, where I wanted to close down the local high school, where I represented the very worst of the Republican Party. Ald. Shiller used fear to get some people in the ward to vote for her.
Kevin, that is polarization. If you disagree, then we will have to agree to disagree. However, as a reporter, I expect you to be ethical and fair in your reporting and refrain from any false slander about a challenger running against an alderman you support.
Kevin, I believe that residents from all different ethnic groups, income levels, and abilities all want and deserve to feel safer in the neighborhood. I don’t believe Ald. Shiller is responding well to her constituents and I see other aldermen doing a much better job. I believe something is wrong when residents have to depend on state officials to do the work of an alderman when it comes to addressing crime.
Ald. Shiller is very vulnerable right now, so I expect many people to jump in the race. The ones I know contemplating a run have had little involvement with the community and were not involved in the last aldermanic election. This time around, I would hope you act with some sense of ethics and go after me for what I say rather than what some supporters not involved in my campaign say. Your criticism of me was based on a campaign debate where I was allowed 1 – 2 minutes to speak on various subjects and I was faulted for not giving enough details.
Let’s keep it fair. Is that a deal?
Cappleman, you keep whining about Shiller not coming out to your little Friday night demonstrations when your supporters shouted her down and chased her out of Truman College. While you posted on Uptown Update that you probably wouldn't participate in this direct action ahead of time, you did try to smear Shiller as a communist at the time on the Chicago Tribune because some of those 60's rejects associated with Revolution Books were invited to a function at Uplift High.
A gay progressive candidate who supported and worked for Alan Keyes? That says enough. One should sooner consider a LaRouchie (more or less the same thing)... or a Shiller.
He's asking/telling voters to support him because he's gay, despite his tenure with one of the biggest anti-gay whackjobs to ever run for major office. At least one doesn't have to dig too deeply to find the turd here.
First,
I don't think the Capplemaniac's campaign piece said "fear your neighbor". It was a map of gangs in the 46th Ward. Unfortunately, given the recent street violence, shootings, and murders gangs are an obvious presence in much of the 46th Ward. Cappleman can address directly what his piece said. My memory is fading in old age.
Second,
from looking at his website Gerald Farinas seems to think he may be the next Barack Obama. Born and raised in Hawaii. Moved to Chicago. I can't find much on his involvement with that nutjob Keyes, but I suspect it may have had more to do with Farinas' friendship with Keyes gay daughter than subscribing to Keyes' beliefs.
I could be wrong. An openly gay man supporting Alan Keyes is like a chicken being spokesbird for KFC. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
As for the coming "grand prize game" in the 46th Ward it may get crowded. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I expect Shiller to run, but wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't and "resigns" early. Thus allowing "Da Mare" to appoint some other machine hack to attempt to hold onto the seat.
In any case if Shiller, Cappleman, Farinas and possibly more all run that will likely mean a runoff. Which given the last aldermanic elections in 2007 does not bode well for incumbents. I have to figure Stone, Moore, and Shiller are not looking forward to February 2011.
from looking at his website Gerald Farinas seems to think he may be the next Barack Obama ... but I suspect it may have had more to do with Farinas' friendship with Keyes gay daughter than subscribing to Keyes' beliefs.
I don't know... this from his bio..
Gerald became a political aide and advised the inner circle of a historic Illinois U.S. Senate race in 2004. Afterwards, Gerald became more familiar with joblessness, homelessness and hunger (as did a lot of Keyes supporters, no doubt)
I missed that.
Farinas is 26 years old. At the time he would have been 21. People's views can change particularly once they get out of college.
In any case supporting Keyes in any way or sense is not what I would call a "positive".
Oh well I won't support Farinas, but if he can gather the signatures he has the right to run. As some former aldermen have found Democracy can be a pain sometimes.
what? To give him the benefit of the doubt, his views would have had to change 180 degrees. There is no excuse for Keyes or his "inner circle."
He does have the right to run, but all concerned should know his past--very recent past--affiliation. Farinas put it on his fckin resume for christ's sake--sly enough to withhold the candidate's name.
Methinks young Mr Farinas will not be a serious challenge to whoever else joins the grand prize game for the 46th ward.
as it should be.
Note to Mr. Cappleman: Do not listen to accusations that you ran a "polarizing" campaign. If you go soft, then you will lose again.
Stay the course with your same message. That is the way to win in the 46th Ward.
is that odd? no mention of this on uptown update--doing the math. . .
My God Kevin, what a biased piece of crap you did at reporting this! Saying Cappleman ran a polarizing race couldn't be further from the truth - and that's not my opinion. Do your research!
Cappleman lets other people do his dirty work for him.
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1. miss kitty says: October 12, 2009 2:29 PM
Kevin Robinson did a terrible job with this piece. Stating "Cappleman ran a polarizing campaign." This guy stinks as a "so-called" journalist...
2. IrishPirate says: October 12, 2009 2:40 PM
Thank the Almighty you posted this.
WhirlofaGirl was getting all conspiratorial over at Chicagoist.
It all relates to the illuminati, the Queen of England, and Lyndon Larouche...
Thanks. Anyone who has looked at my campaign materials; anyone who has heard me speak; anyone who has acknowledged my lifetime work as an advocate for the disenfranchised will know that I detest the polarization that exists in the 46th Ward.
I once mentioned a "What the Helen" blog in a WTTW interview/debate with Ald. Shiller because it again highlights that the polarization in this ward is exceptionally high. You didn't see this in other wards to this extent. Scapegoating residents and campaign challengers is the easy answer. Attacking me solely on what supporters not involved in my campaign is desperate. All this still doesn't account why it's only this ward with such an intense polarization.
There's one missing variable for the possible cause of this polarization and Kevin won't acknowledge it. Meanwhile, you can expect silence about Ald. Shiller's behavior when it comes to running an ethical campaign.
No, you tried to act like WhatTheHelen.com was some sort of grassroots movement when it was run by a couple of abusive anonymous stalkers, one of whom is posting on this forum and called for someone to be censored. This fellow is involved with Uptown Update and I strongly suspect that the other person is also. Uptown Update does appear to be administered by a Fox News-style Republican who touts the racist theories of Charles Murray also with the crackpot whinging of David Horowitz. What the Cappleman!
Cappleman, you are a filthy liar and I am going to keep pointing out that you use Uptown Update as the focal point of your political activities.
Whirlofagirl,
take the tinfoil off your head.
Give Uptown Update time to post this.
If they don't after a reasonable time THEN you can expound on your conspiracy theory.
It's amazing sometimes. Anytime anyone anywhere says anything remotely negative about Helen Shiller it MUST be a conspiracy.
Major media covers a riot on an Uptown street and Shiller seems to think it's a conspiracy.
http://www.uptownupdate.com/2009/08/wow-alderman-shiller-really.html
Read that and follow the links. Then talk about tinfoil.
maybe i can borrow some of yours, as i'm not affiliated with shiller either! you guys really enjoy divisiveness!
Whirly,
2 b or not 2 b. Dat is da question.
U may not be affiliated with Mayor Daley's pet 46th Ward alderman, but from your posts on Uptown Update you are clearly a supporter.
Methinks thoust dost protesteth too mucheth.
We all have a point of view. Mine is "anyone but Shiller".
Your POV seems to be SHILLER.
By the way I don't use tinfoil on my head.
I prefer a thin Lexan which also reduces microwaves from toasting my brain.
I really don't want this thread to devolve into personal attacks, but "Mom, whirly started it."
Can't we in the spirit of Helen Shiller just all get along?
thank goodness i won't be censored here like i am on uptown update--unless you can entreaty marcus to delete my posts! the polarity in uptown is present, kevin, as evidenced here by the patronizing way you and even i are treated by mssrs cappleman and pirate. if you are not a staunch supporter of all things anti-uptown right now--and i'm going beyond shiller--you don't have a voice. perhaps this farina guy will flesh out some sort of unity where the others are unable to cos lord knows the community could use some.
"Unfortunately for Cappleman, he ran a polarizing campaign last time, sending out campaign literature that said "Fear Your Neighbor." -Kevin
"the polarity in uptown is present, kevin, as evidenced here by the patronizing way you and even i are treated by mssrs cappleman and pirate." -Whirlofagirl
Whirlofagirl, I spoke up when I felt falsely accused of running a polarizing campaign. I gave facts and cited my sources.
I then gave evidence that Ald. Shiller was involved with polarizing the ward when she sent out slanderous campaign literature that served to frighten and divide ward residents. It left them fearing condo owners... actually the campaign piece more than implied that I would only represent this group. Would you please explain to me how Ald. Shiller's campaign was not polarization under those circumstances?
If you have a problem with Uptown Update, so be it. You may blame me for your issues with them if you like, but I am not connected with them and I don't have the time to read all their posts. If your future posts are well reasoned and factual, I wouldn't think you would have any problem getting them through.
i sure hope not because they are detracting you from any chance of beating shiller by not having the capacity to even consider the vast gray area between the opposing philosophies.
"i sure hope not because they (Uptown Update) are detracting you from any chance of beating shiller by not having the capacity to even consider the vast gray area between the opposing philosophies." -Whirlofagirl
And there lies the difference. It's not about two sides opposing one another at all.
There is tons of gray. The key is making sure that "gray" protects core values held by many in the community.... our desires for safety, diversity, a commitment to the use of best practices in urban planning, and a commitment to hearing the voices of residents.
Ald. Shiller seeks compromises where all lose, but some more than others.
However, there's a different approach that clearly spells out the criteria used for making decisions that protects the values I just mentioned. I haven't seen that happen in the 46th Ward. I've seen it played out in other wards to some degree or another, but not in the 46th.
You and Kevin see yourselves standing up for the homeless and anyone who supported me is labeled self-centered. I stand on my entire life's work as an advocate for the disenfranchised and say there's another way of looking at this that doesn't have to split the community.
Yeah, but when your supporters are harassing people, that does tend to "split the community." And what's so bad about a spirited debate? What the Cappleman!
I stand on my entire life's work as an advocate for the disenfranchised and say there's another way of looking at this that doesn't have to split the community.
James, you sound like a broken record. Your solutions revolve around getting the cops involved in everything and having your supporters act like the SS while you attempt to appear above the fray.
Jimbo, can we expect a denunciation of the tactics of your supporter Irish Pirate? You can't tell me that you are unaware of his attempts at bullying, like trying to get whirlofagirl booted from this very forum?
I really don't want to engage he who goes by 4 letters at all, but
"Sarcasm is a form of humor that uses sharp, cutting remarks or language intended to mock, wound, or subject to contempt or ridicule, generally saying the opposite of what the statement really is.[1]"
That will be all I will say to "he who goes by 4 letters" because I don't believe in taking candy from children or debating him. Perhaps Alan Keyes or Christopher Hitchens is available for him to engage.
No, you just claimed that you knew everything about me in an attempt to intimidate and then posted three for four times that you would not mention me anymore like the drama queen you are.
I would like to see Alderman Shiller replaced in the next election for several of my own personal reasons stemming from interactions I have had with her and her staff, however making the following statement put a bad taste in my mouth for supporting Cappleman because I want to support someone in the election that is interested in hearing all of the feedback all people in the ward give. I want someone that represents me to read all of the posts and message boards about the 46th ward to get a full understanding of everyone. I do read UU daily and it normally takes me less than 10 minutes to read the new daily stories and posts. In addition, I read other website and posting pertaining to ward 46 as well. I'm not defending one website over another, they all give information and opinions of the people that live in our ward. Why limit oneself on gathering any and all information on the neighborhoods and occupants of a ward you want to represent?
AND why would you tell someone it's ok to blame you for something you have no control over?? Wouldn't a better response be "You may believe what you want, however, I am not connected with the website Uptown Update". Saying blame me if you want, is just a patronizing statement to me.
"""If you have a problem with Uptown Update, so be it. You may blame me for your issues with them if you like, but I am not connected with them and I don't have the time to read all their posts."""
Marcus,
I'm not quite sure who you are, but would you please delete WhirlofaGirl's posts.
Thank you,
xoxoxoxxo
IP
Typical MO of the Irish Stalker.
Whirly,
http://www.uptownupdate.com/2009/10/join-in-conversation-at-chicagoist.html
See Whirlofagirl,
sometimes you just have to be patient.
Like change in Uptown it takes time.
Like getting rid of Shiller.....it takes time.
Like getting rid of Daley.........that may take more time or divine intervention.
Here comes the astroturf.
Ah, the 46th ward. The new 49th ward.
I think you have it the other way around, but the Fighting 49th has its own problems.
since i'm getting a lot of attention today, and i am a girl who enjoys some occasionally, what got me censored on uptown update was a kind suggestion in regard to the rhetoric regarding the editing and approval of posts; that by choosing not to post the more incendiary and biased comments might give mr. cappleman a better chance of winning because shiller was so into polarizing the community.
i also got censored for morbidly and with dark irony suggesting we have a weekly execution to gently weed the community of the offensive homeless people that litter our bus stops--this was in response to a post that was allowed that suggested we merely use pepper spray on them whenever they get a little too distasteful for us.
Pepper spray is kinda mild for those guys. Board regular BARRYFISHING wants the Mafia to beat them with baseball bats.
the homeless, quelle horror! kill them all, just like they would in north korea!
Whirly,
Search Wiki for "A Modest Proposal".
I understand your "execution" quip, but I also understand why it wasn't posted.
Some folks, I won't mention any names, don't "get sarcasm".
You were channeling your inner Jonathan Swift.
WhirlofaSwift should be your new screen name.
I've been censored a few times on Uptown Update also.
I can't remember the exact circumstances though. Perhaps I was a wee bit over the top. I likely got too personal with someone.
It happens to the worst of us. That would be me.
Shiller is a bag of skin, occupying space and respiring as a profession.
Farinas supported Alan Keyes...in any way, shape, or form that means you are clinically insane.
Cappleman seems genuine and, if anything, doesn't induce either nausea of sheer psychic panic like the other two. It's his to lose.
I predict that Cappleman will be elected Alderman of the Internet.
In the interest of trying to make this a more constructive and forward looking discussion (as in toward the next election rather than rehashing the past), i would love to hear why FGFM supports Alderman Shiller and is so opposed to Cappleman.
Where did I say that I support Shiller? She's obviously past her sell-by date with her backing Daley, Olympics, the parking meter deal, etc., but Cappleman is supported by the same sort of jerks that have always been against her. I'd like to know what you think about someone associated with Uptown Update posting dozens of posts on the Tribune web site claiming that I am a Nigerian barber shop owner and mentioning his real name due to the fact that I jokingly posted a picture of a random barber shop online. After this played out, this person then claimed that I was really the Alderman's lawyer son and saying all sorts of nasty things about his supposed substance abuse problems and his daughter. This along with the typical crazy accusations of being involved with Saul Alinsky somehow.
So what are you for FGFM? What are the principles you think are valuable in a candidate? Does any candidate fit your criteria right now? I'm not defending or supporting anyone on this blog or Uptown Update (though I do find UU to be more informative about things going on in my neighborhood than any other source, regardless of whether or not I support all the opinions posted).
I'm not buying your routine, Sneki.
it took an overzealous minion to succeed where the holsten litigation team failed to undraw the curtain on the wizard of uptown update, alas it is on a humble message board and not in the chicago tribune so i'm sure he'll still be able to sleep at night.
shiller promotes a sense of the stockholm syndrome with her political base. capplemen plays with toy soldiers and conjures up the most hateful vile sputum to engage his league of followers. i don't know enough about farinas to really say anything yet, but i know that whoever wins the aldemanic pot o'honey of the 46th ward is going to be in a whole lot better shape than the residents of uptown. how unfortunate.
whirlofagirl - think its time to take your meds now?
whirlofagirl - think its time to take your meds now?
Seems like a polarizing comment to me. What the Cappleman!
FGFM: I thought I was asking a simple question and providing you an opportunity to share your views. I know most people on these blogs just like to spit out their own opinions, but I'm actually curious to hear others opinions and views. I just don't want to hear about the past, but rather the future and what people think needs to happen to improve Uptown.
I asked you what you thought about the extremely creepy tactics of Cappleman's supporters and all of a sudden I'm supposed to write a term paper for you? No thanks.
What a pathetic troll you are. Can't keep your mouth shut when it comes to criticizing others, yet when asked to provide some real insight of your own...
(crickets chirping)
(crickets chirping)
Yes, with regard to the tactics of the Capplecreeps.
It's really funny how folks like whirlofagirl and FGFM think that Cappleman is responsible for everything posted on Uptown Update, when they guy has nothing to do with the site. He posts occasionally to communicate with the ward, which is more than Shiller would ever do.
Since he posted here, I suppose you'll say Cappleman is responsible for what every nutjob posts on Chicagoist?
It would be nice if Cappleman told his nutty supporters to dial it back a bit. The fact is, I would be surprised if Cappleman ever criticizes anyone directly associated with that web site in the slightest. It's the de facto center of his political activities.
It's so funny to watch the nutjob, divisive Shiller supporters try to denigrate Cappleman. Now his responsibility is to scold people like the Irish Pirate? Give me a break. You can't touch the guy. He's involved, inclusive, honest and very communicative ... three things Shiller is not. He also seems to be motivated by his feelings for Uptown and not by some desire to maintain power. But enough of you ... why debate a first-time poster with an agenda. Take it over to Uptown Update to sling your shit.
Kevin, I'd learn a little more about the 46th and Cappleman in general before you write such a slanted piece. Do you live in the 46th?
Take it over to Uptown Update to sling your shit.
Flying monkey attempts to shout me down.
[Cappleman] also seems to be motivated by his feelings for Uptown and not by some desire to maintain power.
Internet psychiatrist. Now, Cappleman doesn't have any real power, so I don't see how he would be able to maintain something he doesn't have. BTW, has Cappleman ever actually criticized Mayor Richard M. Daley?
I realize I will be judged for every bigoted statement made by anyone who doesn’t support Ald. Shiller for re-election. No one who has labeled me a bigot has shown me any information from my campaign materials that jusifies this accusation. Anyone who runs against her can expect the same. They can also expect outrageous and slanderous lies said about their character. I view these types of actions as desperate and unethical.
These tactics have been used effectively to encourage the “us versus them” war in this neighborhood and it encourages different groups of people to remain in isolation from one another. Ironically, the very ones using these tactics are the very same ones accusing me of polarizing. It will be an interesting campaign season and it’s barely started.
Cappleman washes his hands like Pilate.
One thing I can appreciate about the Chicagoist is that it represents both sides of the coin. There are people who hate Shiller and those of us who like her. It's obvious that there are more people who like her because she is still in office.
People who run UU wouldn't post this comment earlier.
They run a completely one sided biased blog. They only post people’s comments that have the same opinion. It is a place for people to wine and complain without providing any constructive solutions. As far as I can tell not many people comment on there anymore except for Yo, Miss Kitty, and Irish Pirate.
Cappleman doesn't have the balls to be a politician. Helen ran him into the ground last election when she and James debated on Channel 11. Hopefully someone(other than cappleman) will run that can actually do more than flash a creepy smile.
If Cappleman wins I'm going to start blaming gang violence on him.
and we'll all be able to tell all the lovelies working for him, because they are here right now hanging onto his coattails hoping for a win, so they can have $85K/year jobs too! glad that kevin robison posted this on chicagoist to expose the lowly maggots underneath the stone. we already know about the ones at shiller's office.
My God, who are all you people?
I am Spartacus.
My thoughts exactly! Good grief.
I am an objective reader of UU. I find it informative, especially the frequent posts about neighborhood shootings/gunfire and other random violence/criminal activity. I also like to read concrete examples of Shiller's complete and utter incompetance as a public servant - not just the random accusation flinging sessions. Do I get involved in the discussions? Hell no. That's not my style - mainly because I don't find it productive to engage with overzealous internet trolls.
But sheesh! Talk about some nutjob trolls... FGFM & whirlofagirl, you two win the prize for the worst of the worst. With each post you discredit yourselves & your flighty opinions more and more. Give it up... you look/sound really stupid.
And for the record, I don't know much more about Cappleman than what I read from his posts, but if he is the one that actually has a glimmer of hope for beating Shiller in the next election, then I'll gladly be considered a Capplemaniac. As for expecting a job in return for supporting him? That's okay. I'm pretty happy with where I work. I'd just like to be a little more happy with the conditions of the place I live.
Talk about some nutjob trolls... FGFM & whirlofagirl, you two win the prize for the worst of the worst. With each post you discredit yourselves & your flighty opinions more and more. Give it up... you look/sound really stupid.
I welcome your hatred.
yes, i think all will agree... there is far too much wining in uptown.
There is far too much wine in Uptown.
We need more beer.......and pizza.
then we can do something about all the whinos.
FGFM: I've still asked you a very simple question trying to get the conversation forward-looking rather than retrospective. I don't particularly care about previous elections because they're done and past and can't be changed. I have not attacked anyone on this blog or supported anyone...I'm just trying to learn what people think beyond the mudslinging toward each other.
If you really feel you need an answer on tactics, then here goes: it is clearly a two-way street...always has been since the beginning of time...See "Why Americans Hate Politics" by E.J. Dionne or "America Afire" by Weisberger. While you take issue with Cappleman's piece, which I never saw so you may be entirely right, you also can't support what Shiller's troop did relative to the KKK reference. I think the best chance for a positive campaign is for all parties to focus on teh future and what they believe needs to be accomplished, not argue the past. Thus, my simple, yet unanswered question.
FGFM: I've still asked you a very simple question trying to get the conversation forward-looking rather than retrospective.
And I'm telling you that I'm not your bitch. Feel free to yammer on about anything you like, but I'm not particularly impressed with the literary namedropping.
FGFM, so you're not interested in an honest debate. Why not answer Sneki's question? What's wrong with the question? Do you have any sort of positive vision or is your sole purpose here to attack James Cappleman. Based on your behavior in the thread so far the answer is clear.
You are free to come here and start flaming people, but when your attacks are patently baseless and without reason, and when you childlessly lash back at anyone who asks you to explain yourself or back your assertions up, you shouldn't expect anyone to take you seriously.
Try this experiment. Pretend you are a stranger to all things Uptown and have come across this article by chance. Who do you think comes off as the serious person, you or Cappleman?
FGFM, so you're not interested in an honest debate. Why not answer Sneki's question? What's wrong with the question?
Why don't you go fuck yourself? If he's not obliged to answer my question, then neither am I obliged to answer his. I asked Jimbo Cappleman several questions on here and he studiously ignored them, so go figure. You guys are a bunch of thugs.
Wow.
cmon, someone call someone a nazi and end this.
Since Uptown Update implied that Shiller was anti-gay because she opposed Cappleman, I'd like to know if you think that Cappleman is an anti-Semite for opposing Shiller.
lil ol me? i don't know a cappleman from a fire hydrant, but if thats how its done, then he must be.
Handlord,
if I call you a fascist running dog of the capitalist conspiracy will that end this?
Here's hoping.
no, i guess not.. its gotta be "nazi". "hitler" should work as well.
I hope more people like FGFM speak up. They (unintentionally) make the case for Cappleman as well as anyone could!
I hope more people like FGFM speak up. They (unintentionally) make the case for Cappleman as well as anyone could!
Since we are asking questions today, I'd like to know what you think about someone associated with Uptown Update posting dozens of posts on the Tribune web site claiming that I am a Nigerian barber shop owner and mentioning his real name due to the fact that I jokingly posted a picture of a random barber shop online.
GET OVER IT!
GET OVER IT!
Sorry, but I'm not going to let you thugs intimidate me. I clashed with the Latin Kings a while back and they were a lot tougher than you clowns!
"Since we are asking questions today, I'd like to know what you think about someone associated with Uptown Update posting dozens of posts on the Tribune web site claiming that I am a Nigerian barber shop owner and mentioning his real name due to the fact that I jokingly posted a picture of a random barber shop online."
Uh, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Uh, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Par for the course, I guess.
If someone posted erroneously, then you're right, it's pretty pathetic and should not occur. I had nothing to do with that and would not condone it.
I actually tried to answer your question and while you may not like my answer or my "literary namedropping", I at least tried to answer. I'm more than happy to answer a follow up too, but I don't understand the hostility to my question. I thought I was just offering an opportunity, but if you're not interested in answering that's fine. It just diminishes the value of the blog though.
Your concern has been duly noted.
Sneki, I've learned along the way that there are people who develop an intense hatred toward anyone who runs against Ald. Shiller. The hatred seems to transfer to the next challenger running against her. That won't change.
There are others who have displayed an intense hatred of Ald. Shiller herself. I have strong disagreement with her style of leadership and I get frustrated with her. However, I don't condone hatred of any kind and I don't hate anyone. I am a former Franciscan friar and it goes against everything I believe to hate. I won't start now and I see it as a complete waste of energy anyway.
I can't be a watchdog for every piece of hatred that is spewed in Uptown, but I can be someone committed to stopping the polarization in this ward that I find is so damaging.
Well, Brother Cappleman, perhaps you could counsel your flock not to engage in acts of intimidation? You try and act like you are above all this, but I know that you see what goes on.
FGFM disagreement and intimidation are two different things. Also, like it or not but your behavior on this board reflects the personality of a raving lunatic.
FGFM disagreement and intimidation are two different things.
I'll keep that in mind the next time you guys start "dropping docs" on people.
Also, like it or not but your behavior on this board reflects the personality of a raving lunatic.
Given that you just signed up for this forum today in order to harass me, I'll take that as a compliment.
Who the hell are "you guys" who are "dropping docs"?!?
And before you go accusing people of coming on here to intimidate and harass you, take a look at some of the absolute batshit-crazy stuff you've written in this thread. Oh, wait, I guess I just intimidated and harassed you again, sorry!
Sheridan Parker,
please step away from the keyboard.
Think of what these comments have degenerated into and then picture the "please do not feed the animals" signs at zoos.
If this continues it will only get uglier and more bizarre. Which reminds me I have a date tonight.
Looks like Uptownist is off and running. you all are a hoot.
Oh, wait, I guess I just intimidated and harassed you again, sorry!
Indeed.
If this continues it will only get uglier and more bizarre.
Kinda reminds me of your mother!
There is tons of gray. The key is making sure that "gray" protects core values held by many in the community.... our desires for safety, diversity, a commitment to the use of best practices in urban planning, and a commitment to hearing the voices of residents.
Reading back over the comments, it is impressive how much bullshit Cappleman can squeeze into one paragraph.
Reading back over the comments, it is impressive how much bullshit Cappleman can squeeze into one paragraph.
Says the loser who has posted 36 times in the span of six hours. Say what you want about Cappleman. At least he posts as James Cappleman. Who the hell are you but some pissy anonymous little agenda-driven troll?
Says the loser who has posted 36 times in the span of six hours.
Posts too much too fast flame.
Say what you want about Cappleman.
Indeed I will.
At least he posts as James Cappleman.
I'm not the guy running for Alderman of the Internet.
Who the hell are you but some pissy anonymous little agenda-driven troll?
Says the anonymous flying monkey.
some people are making imodium ad runs. some people are making orville redenbacher runs. some people could share a riotously wicked, but ultimately very rueful, laugh.