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Mayor Daley, fresh off his smackdown of the media over a question regarding Michael Scott on Wednesday, has wasted no time in lashing out once more. Remember Oprah's big party downtown to kick off her new season and the hubbub the local media - us included, admittedly - caused over it? Daley is saying it was that backlash that's contributed to Oprah's decision to pack up and move out in a few years. Speaking at a United Negro College Fund fundraiser last night, CBS 2 reports Daley said:
"I think she was the most successful woman that we will ever know in the history of this country...That became a big rhubarb in the Chicago press -- beat up Oprah...So you keep kicking people, people will leave, simple as that....I'm just saying that when someone's doing something like that, most cities would love it. … It's just amazing. I don't know why it became so controversial."
We'd like to take this opportunity to revel in our new-found power. If we have the power to force Oprah to leave town, why, we could possibly harness these powers to get other people to leave town! Maybe even, say, elected officials! Hmmm....
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So if the media keeps kicking Daley around, he'll leave Chicago? If that's the case, I'm totally going to write my nastiest post about him yet for Monday!
So, you're the media? Doesn't the media usually write articles? Don't see an awful lot of that going on here, Kevin. Most in the media wouldn't editorialize the way you do. That's just about the most asinine pat on the back I've ever seen a blogger give himself. It's almost as stupid as your allegation that they are "white-washing" Pilsen. (Though in fairness, I can say Daley sounded like a jack-ass with his rant.)
Now Marcus, I'd like to ask you a question: how long have you lived in Chicago?
What does Marcus's length of residency have anything to do with anything? That's the type of asinine comment I expect from Masked Marauder.
With all do respect, Chuck, it has a lot to do with things. If he hasn't even voted in an election here, he really shouldn't talk. It'd be nice to know if one of Daley's main critics actually had some Chicago skin before ripping Daley for every single thing. This site is called Chicagoist, and not Transplantist, right?
With the exception of four years away at an out-of-state school, I've lived in this city (not suburbs) all of my life. I remember the nightmare that this city was in the 80s, and Daley has done a lot to change that. My city could have very easily gone by the way of Detroit or Cleveland. Instead, we have a great many people moving here because they see all of the city's beauty -- thanks to Daley -- something that probably lured little old Marcus in. Simply stated, he doesn't know enough about this city to slam its hierarchy as he does. As a lifelong Chicagoan, I find it very offensive.
Lastly, with the exception of posts by you, Lipsman and Tankboy, nothing that comes out of this site is really all that original. Your colleagues continually preach to the choir -- it's really easy to throw out a post that criticizes the powers that be, because everyone in your targeted demographic has an axe to grind with government. (As Matty said, it's really cool to rally against the Olympics. When Spook and Nevins agree on something while refusing to agree with one another at all, it's very telling).
Finally, some information about me: I am a unionized worker, vote democratic, despise racism in any form, and flourish in a side career in the arts. I guess in some way, I am supposed to be somewhat like Kevin Robinson. Thing is, Kevin Robinson is an immature, idealistic (without any real understanding of reality) stooge who obviously has an axe to grind with Daley, for whatever reason, because he fancies himself as some sort of working-class hero. Thing is, Daley and the powers that be are as pro-union as you can get (see: workers at McCormick Place, most of them connected Bridgeporters). Do you see the dichotomy to which I refer?
Funniest thing about all of this is...Kevin and Marcus tout themselves as the media, when all they do is rehash stories they read about, and have been commented on in other BLOGS. I mean, at least you, Tankboy and Lipsman have an original take on things -- you write about what you've experienced firsthand. Your colleagues do not. It's an absolute joke.
"I am supposed to be somewhat like Kevin Robinson. Thing is, Kevin Robinson is an immature, idealistic (without any real understanding of reality) stooge..."
Yep, you sound so mature with your rants.
Look in any mirror.
Interesting that you pick "Detroit" and "Cleveland" as our yardsticks rather than L.A. or New York...
By the way, I would appreciate if Marcus and Kevin don't have me blocked the way they have with the last three profiles I've created. If they can cast stones at the people I respect, I can do the same.
You sound jealous of Marcus and Kevin and it looks weird. Who asked for any information about you Charlie?
Yeah, I'm real jealous of their *free* writing gigs. Actually, I'm angry that they have not one foot grounded in reality and continue to spew nonsense. Kevin comes out and says he will make his most mean-spirited post on Daley Monday in hopes that he will leave the city. That's very objective, for a self-proclaimed member of the media.
And Marcus lacks something called credibility. Getting Chicago news from him is like going to Chinatown for a burrito.
So, it is our fault, eh? Screw you Daley and Oprah. I'm sorry we Chicagoans do not fawn over you as much as we used to. That is really too bad after all you've done for us. But, between watching my wages decrease and my taxes and fees go up, worrying about how much more I will have to pay for my shitty commute on the CTA, and wondering if I will get caught in the crossfire in front of my own home, I just don't have time to kiss your fat asses like I used to.
So, go to L.A. Oprah, and I hope you will be happy there. You have 2 billion dollars, so I'm sure L.A. folks will embrace you. I hope your daily routine of interviewing celebutards and new age con artists succeeds there. Oh, and don't let the door hit your fat ass on the way out.
You hear that? You're not gonna have Oprah Winfrey to kick around anymore.
Yeah, I'm sure she's crying on her divan stuffed with one hundred dollar bills.
I can deal with the disaster that was/is/will be the Mayor's use of verb tense, but did he actually reference a "rhubarb" in the local press? Is this some arcane Bridgeport phrase I'm not aware of?
I'm starting to think that blasting a printout of a Mayor Daley speech out a shotgun and then randomly pasting the pieces back together would result in more coherent phrasing.
"Waah, waah! Oprah's leaving because she caused a huge newsworthy event downtown and, gasp, not everyone approved!"
I think Oprah can handle some criticism. She's a tough cookie. Oprah is one of, if not the, most powerful people in media. This is just part of a prolonged, childish temper tantrum Daley's having because everything's crashing down around him, the IOC were big meanies, and everything bad that happens is everybody else's fault.
Leave Oprah alone!
I would imagine that Oprah is leaving because of other endeavors she would like to pursue beyond her show. People do that sort of thing all of the time. But of course, that wouldn't be as newsworthy.
Speaking of Daley, did anyone catch his uncut rantage at the Scott press conference on WTTW? Yeah, maybe that reporter did deserve it but GOSH.
So much good stuff here. Watching Daley freak out about this and the question about Michael Scott the other day makes me wonder what would happen if the reporters in this city started actually asking him the real uncomfortable questions. like "Who hired Angelo Torres?", for example.
Another priceless quote from this press conference was this one: "I think she was the most successful woman that we will ever know in the history of this country." Way to inspire our future leaders and businesswomen, Mr. Mayor.
And Charlie, this city is rapidly coming close to becoming another Detroit. Daley wants to spend the vast majority the rest of our parking meter "nest egg" next year. And his plan to replenish it? Praying. I'm sure that'll work.
I think the meters were a very stupid idea, but they won't turn Chicago into Detroit. The people like you who continue to slam Daley until he leaves will. Watch what happens if the next Mayor is some little double-speaking opportunist like Manny Flores or Sandi Jackson. Chicago will be Detroit.
I'm not saying that the meters are (solely) to blame. I'm saying that the city is bleeding money. We sold the meters, which was indeed stupid, but the reason was because the city is losing money hand over fist, and we needed some quick cash. My point was that if we spend all that cash within two years on everyday expenditures, the city will find itself broke again, and we won't have much else to sell. Taxes will be raised (above their already ridiculous levels while millions, if not billions are siphoned off by TIF districts), the police force will continue to be spread too thin while violence escalates and morale plummets, and this, among so many other things, in turn will prompt residents and businesses to flee. It's already happening.
With this post you basically confirm that you're a Daley toadie.