Chicago Called Most Corrupt City In Nation

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Posted: 2/14/2012 2:16:33 PM EDT

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/02/14/chicago-called-most-corrupt-city-in-nation/

Who do we know from chicago?

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CHICAGO (CBS) — A former Chicago alderman turned political science professor/corruption fighter has found that Chicago is the most corrupt city in the country.

He cites data from the U.S. Department of Justice to prove his case. And, he says, Illinois is third-most corrupt state in the country.

University of Illinois professor Dick Simpson estimates the cost of corruption at $500 million.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:17:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Water called "wettest substance found in abundance on the Earth".

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:18:11 PM EDT

[#2]

Same as it ever was.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:18:56 PM EDT

[#3]

My shocked face

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:19:27 PM EDT

[#4]

worse than detroit huh? that took some doing. congrats Chicago.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:19:31 PM EDT

[#5]

My shocked face.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:19:44 PM EDT

[#6]

Hmm, I'm guessing New Orleans is a close second

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:19:45 PM EDT

[#7]

no shit?

Can we give shitcago to canada now?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:20:41 PM EDT

[#8]

No kidding?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:22:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Simpson says Hong Kong and Sydney were two similarly corrupt cities that managed to change their ways. He says Chicago can too, but it will take decades.

Or two weeks, max, if they line up a few and shoot 'em.

A powerful RESET! for your value system.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:23:09 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/14/2012 2:25:42 PM EDT

[#11]

I bet # 1 and 2 are also run by democraps as well. Seems to be a common denominator huh?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:26:24 PM EDT

[#12]

Unpossible!!!!

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:26:48 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
My shocked face.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:26:53 PM EDT

[#14]

Chicago has been corrupt since , before it burnt down in 1871.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:28:01 PM EDT

[#15]

Probably not so much since whats-his-name went to Washington.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:28:38 PM EDT

[#16]

The government they deserve...

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:28:42 PM EDT

[#17]

The article doesn't say which two states are above Illinois, though.

One of the most consistent predictors of corruption is a one-party system, and viable and real political opposition is highly correlated with decreased corruption, FWIW.

Chicago has been a one party city since 1931. The 1995 "no party" law essentially solidified that corruption for perpetuity.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:29:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/14/2012 2:29:45 PM EDT

[#19]

I picture Rahm sitting in his office like Tony Soprano, with his underlings bringing him envelopes of money.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:30:13 PM EDT

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Quoted:
I bet # 1 and 2 are also run by democraps as well. Seems to be a common denominator huh?

Not necessarily, anywhere you see entrenched Republicans with no viable opposition, you will see accompanying corruption. Political complacency breeds corruption.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:30:19 PM EDT

[#21]

My surprised face. This is it ––––––>

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:31:36 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
The article doesn't say which two states are above Illinois, though.

One of the most consistent predictors of corruption is a one-party system, and viable and real political opposition is highly correlated with decreased corruption, FWIW.

Chicago has been a one party city since 1931. The 1995 "no party" law essentially solidified that corruption for perpetuity.

What is this?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:33:15 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

The article doesn't say which two states are above Illinois, though.

One of the most consistent predictors of corruption is a one-party system, and viable and real political opposition is highly correlated with decreased corruption, FWIW.

Chicago has been a one party city since 1931. The 1995 "no party" law essentially solidified that corruption for perpetuity.

I would guess NY and NJ.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:35:31 PM EDT

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The fact someone would give up the Chief of Staff position at the White House to become Mayor of that city should tell you everything about the level of power that position wields.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:39:59 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
I picture Rahm sitting in his office like Tony Soprano, with his underlings bringing him envelopes of money.

I have no doubt that if any prosecutor had a set of balls, racketeering and extortion charges (at the very least) could be leveled against city hall and the union bosses.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:42:31 PM EDT

[#26]

So it's no longer a conspiracy theory? We have hard scientific proof now?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:43:33 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I bet # 1 and 2 are also run by democraps as well. Seems to be a common denominator huh?

Not necessarily, anywhere you see entrenched Republicans with no viable opposition, you will see accompanying corruption. Political complacency breeds corruption.

I don't disagree, just guessint the the two most corrupt are Dem controlled. New Orleans and Detroit would be my picks.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:44:38 PM EDT

[#28]

Sorry I disagree. Washington DC #1..............

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:46:29 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The article doesn't say which two states are above Illinois, though.

One of the most consistent predictors of corruption is a one-party system, and viable and real political opposition is highly correlated with decreased corruption, FWIW.

Chicago has been a one party city since 1931. The 1995 "no party" law essentially solidified that corruption for perpetuity.

What is this?

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-07-07/news/9507070087_1_nonpartisan-election-election-commissioners-first-black-mayor

While purporting to fight the corruption, what it really does is guarantee that the entrenched byzantine patronage system will never be busted open an opposition party moving in, as now only the mayor himself will change - the entire office, and bureaucracy is essentially solidified in this bullshit about being non-partisan.

The only real corruption challenge in anyone's lifetime today came under Washington - and that was because he represented a large primarily black constituency that challenged the establishment machine from within the Democratic party.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:48:01 PM EDT

[#30]

Dupe?

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:50:22 PM EDT

[#31]

Doesn't surprise me, I grew up there. I am amazed that California gets more criticism on this board than Illinois.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:50:43 PM EDT

[#32]

LOL at one of the comments:

What do you call a wrought iron fence around a Cook County graveyard?

A diabolical attempt by Republicans to suppress the Democratic vote.

Posted: 2/14/2012 2:51:38 PM EDT

[#33]

Hello Captain Obvious.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:03:29 PM EDT

[#34]

You get the government that you make a choice for. Apathy and entitlement breeds corruption and vermin. Chicago make unwise choices. Now they wallow in it.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:06:29 PM EDT

[#35]

Shitcago
Corrupt
NOOOOOO
Say it ain't soooooo

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:07:55 PM EDT

[#36]

Al Capone would be proud.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:09:50 PM EDT

[#37]

And the sky is blue and the water is wet

next slide

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:14:02 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Doesn't surprise me, I grew up there. I am amazed that California gets more criticism on this board than Illinois Chicago.

FIFY. Two very different places.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:22:49 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Al Capone would be proud.

Chicago still has the same government that was in place during Capon'e trial. There has not been a political shake-up since. That is an impressive grip.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:23:42 PM EDT

[#40]

Move

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:24:47 PM EDT

[#41]

Louisiana will not stand for this!

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:25:22 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
The fact someone would give up the Chief of Staff position at the White House to become Mayor of that city should tell you everything about the level of power that position wields.

Not to mention the way he got it. It took blatant corruption to get the top corrupt job in the corrupt city.

Posted: 2/14/2012 5:27:31 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
The fact someone would give up the Chief of Staff position at the White House to become Mayor of that city should tell you everything about the level of power that position wields.

Not to mention the way he got it. It took blatant corruption to get the top corrupt job in the corrupt city.

It was much more an "appointment" than an election.