Now, we can’t even discuss the N-word? If you’re offended, it’s your problem. – Salman Rushdie A 41-year teacher at Chicago’s Southwest Side Mother McAuley
Category: The First Ward Report
Not fit to be a judge!
Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected. – Alan Dershowitz Throughout my seemingly single-handed effort
How masks became a religious symbol
It ain’t supposed to make sense! It’s faith; faith! Don’t you know that? Faith is something you believe that nobody in his right mind would
The nanny state tide has turned!
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under
Quick Hits – February 2, 2022
Book bans basically backfire Censorship reflects a society’s lack of confidence in itself. – Potter Stewart I have to say I’ve gotten quite the chuckle
Richard Irvin for Governor? When pigs fly!
Lies require commitment. – Veronica Roth The late great Tribune columnist Mike Royko always said his biggest regret was “peeling a grape with an axe.”
Women need to stop apologizing!
Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths – Lois Wyse As it is with many aspects of life’s rich pageant,
Minimal power corrupts absolutely
Power is like being a lady, if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. – Margaret Thatcher Sorry Dear Readers, but Lord Acton
Goodbye and good riddance Superintendent Mutchler – part 2
Hate is the complement of fear and narcissists like being feared. It imbues them with an intoxicating sensation of omnipotence. ― Sam Vaknin Before we move
Goodbye and good riddance Superintendent Mutchler!
Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. – William Arthur Wood Given the nature of my personal “relationship” with the soon-to-be