The Sunday Mail.
John Dillon’s pension vocabulary. Structural revenue problems. Politicians in Illinois are proud of repeating their “new reality” mantra – “we are not going to kick the can down the road anymore,” in actuality, as long as a structural revenue problem exists – that’s all they we ever be able to do.
MSNBC’s Up with Chris Hayes covers the strike issues.
Alex Kotlowitz on Chicago. “One teacher told me last week that if you asked 30 of his colleagues why they
Protest.
Karen Lewis. Photo: Anita Evans
Every week my friend Glen Brown sends me a poem.
This week:
Protest by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
To sin by silence, when we should protest,
Makes cowards out of men. The human race
Has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised
Against injustice, ignorance, and lust,
The inquisition yet would serve the law,
And guillotines decide our least disputes.
The few who dare must speak and speak again
To right the wrongs of many. Speech, thank God,
No vested power in this great day and land
Can gag or throttle. Press and voice may cry
Loud disapproval of existing ills;
May criticize oppression and condemn
The lawlessness of wealth-protecting laws
That let the children and child bearers toil
To purchase ease for idle millionaires.
Therefore I do protest against the boast
Of independence in this mighty land.
Call no chain strong, which holds one rusted link.
Call no land free that holds one fettered slave.
Until the manacled slim wrists of babes
Are loosed to toss in childish sport and glee,
Until the mother bears no burden, save
The precious one beneath her heart, until
God’s soil is rescued from the clutch of greed
And given back to labor, let no man
Call this the land of freedom.
(1914)
Matt Mezger. RIP.
I never met Matt Mezger. But he was a frequent voice in the comment section of this blog and a blogger himself.
I always looked forward to his unique take on politics and life, he clever word play and dark sense of humor.
I will miss hearing from him.
Condolences to his family.
I always looked forward to his unique take on politics and life, he clever word play and dark sense of humor.
I will miss hearing from him.
Condolences to his family.
Mezger, Matthew “Steve” 58 of North Chicago, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born April 3, 1954 in Corona, California and married Josephine Bena on January 7, 1978 at Holy Rosary Church in North Chicago. He retired from Civil Service at Great Lakes in 2001 after 15 years of employment. He was a member of Queen of Peace Church in North Chicago. He enjoyed music, playing the piano, guitar, spending time with his grandkids, watching sports, swimming, roller skating, watching old movies and loved a good political debate. He also enjoyed going to the beach with his children. He is survived by his wife Josephine, his children Jennifer (John) Price of North Chicago, Jackie (Brad) Moon of Sheboygan, WI, Julia (Josiah) Jones, Jr. of Waukegan, Jamie (Ben) Donovan of Milwaukee, Judy and Matthew Mezger, Jr. both of North Chicago. Grandchildren Hailey, Abby, Evan, Emily, Josiah, III, Joey, Julian and Matthew, III; one brother William (Sandra) Mezger of Linnwood, WA and two sisters Lillian Mezger of Gurnee and Cecilia Mezger of Middletown, CT. and one nephew Steve Mezger of Washington State. He was preceded by both his parents. Friends may visit on Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 5-8pm at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home; 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee and 9-10am Friday at Queen of Peace Church. Mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 10am with interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Visit our website at www.salatagurneefuneralhome.com
To the readers of my dad’s blogs. Thank you. My dad was a strong believer in justice and the protection of the rights of the citizens of the United States. I hope you all can appreciate his efforts to help solve this most heinous act in American history. He put a lot of his time and effort into this research. This was nothing taken lightly. I say on behalf of the family, thank you, and may the truth find its way to the light.
