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June 26, 2009
Protests in Switzerland Stuns Olympic Group
Tom Tresser is just a citizen of Chicago who believes politicians should be forced to listen to what the people they serve have to say. Not all politicians agree with him. In fact, most, like Mayor Daley and Gov. Quinn, for example, think that the citizens don't matter at all and they do whatever they want whenever they want and if you criticize them, it's because of personalities, not issues. But Tresser doesn't fall for that line of bull! Last week, Tresser, the publisher of NoGamesChicago.com, managed to get supporters to donate their air credits to purchase three round-trip tickets to...

June 26, 2009
Nothing is more disgusting in Chicago than the lack of justice
June 24, 2009
Don’t give Ahmadinejad what he wants
June 18, 2009
Arab Labor: A humorous sitcom that turns tragedy into understanding

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July 3, 2009
Gov. Quinn, Madigan And Cullerton: Resign
If you listen to Gov. Quinn, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton explain the state’s budget crisis, the problem is a lack of money.

But that is not really the truth. The truth is that the real problem is the outrageous pension system in Illinois that benefits politicians, their pals and public employees who have been clouted in a system that is the foundation of the state’s “culture of corruption.

For example, according to the National Taxpayer’s United of Illinois President Jim Tobin, government employees pay nothing for retirement...

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President Barack Obama makes a historic speech to the Arab and Muslim World June 4, 2009 and offers a new beginning that is balanced and fair and built on truth, the rule of law and honesty. Much to the chagrin of the Israelis in Israel and in the White House.

 

Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Gov. Pat Quinn plan to increase income taxes dramatically to off-set a deficit they created over the past six years. Their plan is to put the burden squarely on the backs of the taxpayers and assume absolutely no responsibility whatsoever.

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an anti-peace extremist, rebuff's America and President Barack Obama, taking the nation's money but telling America to go to hell when it comes to peace and ending the illegal expansion of the illegal Israeli settlements.

 

The news media supports journalists who steal top secret information from foreign governments, violate ethical standards including discrimination against certain religions and ethnic minorities, but they will take a stand against journalists fromc ertaine thnic minorities who throw shoes at a president.

 

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger doesn't feel he has to answer any questions from the mainstream and community media, but has no problem hiring strangers he meets at the health club or at his fancy downtown restaurants.

 

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a former banker, says that the banks are not to blame for the interest scams by the credit card companies on consumers. The consumers are to blame and must become "more responsible." Giannoulias says he plans to run for U.S. Senate to succeed Roland Burris. And will probably get the financial banking of the credit card companies and the bankers.

 

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Fri., June 26, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Ray Long and Christine Radogno each discuss the challenges facing the Illinois budget
      Chicago Tribune Springfield Correspondent Ray Long, followed by State Sen. Christine Radogno each discuss what they see as the challenges of balancing the Illinois budget. Long discusses the political aspects of the issue during the first 20 minutes and then Radogno discusses what she feels is the blame that falls squarely on the shoulders of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and the Illinois Democratic party.

Thurs., June 25, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: John Daley, Cook County Commissioner on the effort to compromise on a sales tax roll-back
      Cook County Board Commissioner and Finance Chairman John Daley discusses efforts to roll back the 1 percent sales tax imposed by President Todd Stroger, and also discusses the challenges facing elected officials in the county blaming them for failing to do their part to off-set the county deficit.

Thurs., June 25, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Anita Padilla on stakeout at the home of former Gov Rod Blagojevich
     Chicago News and Fox Good Day Chicago reporter Anita Padilla on stakeout at the northside Chicago home of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich as word comes that Patti Blagojevich will be returning from the reality TV series taping of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here. 

Thurs., June 25, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Bill Lipinski, former Congressman, on Iran, President Obama's reaction, South Carolina Gov. Sanford and Health
     Former Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses the protests in Iran and the response from President Barack Obama, international relations including China and Russia; President Obama's health care program and the controversy surrounding South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford.

Wed., June 24, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association on his plans to strengthen the watchdog group
      Andy Shaw executive director of the Better Government Association discusses his plans to give the watchdog organization more teeth, expand online and on radio, and include more monitoring of the suburbs.

Wed., June 24, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on more taxes and lack of transparency in Schaumburg
      Brian Costin the publishers of the popular suburban Chicagoland web blog Schaumburg freedom Coalition (http://www.schaumburg freedom.com) discusses events in Schaumburg and the fight for transparency there.

Wed., June 24, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Aaron Freeman on Iran and protests there against President Ahmadinejad
      Media pundit and commentator Aaron Freeman discusses events in Iran and protests against President Ahmadinejad's re-election. And, discusses President Obama's response.

Wed., June 24, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Barbara Nimri Aziz on her new book
      Author and Radio Tahrir host Barbara Nimri Aziz discusses her new book "Swimming up the Tigris" and also events in Iraq and Iran. Aziz hosts Radio Tahrir on WBAI Radio (www.RadioTahrir.org).

Wed., June 24, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Dan Proft on his GOP candidacy for Governor in 2010
      Pundit and media consultant and writer Dan Proft, a regular on Radio Chicagoland and also WLS with Don and Roma, announced his candidacy for Governor in the Republican Primary in February 2010.

Tues., June 23, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Caller discusses tax assessment increase on homes bought since 2005 in Cook County
      A caller, Dave, discusses the special tax on homes purchased in Cook County since 2005 under a plan approved by the Illinois General Assembly and pushed by County Assessor Jim Houlihan that the caller has been fighting for the past year.

Tues., June 23, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Heather Alderman of The Pillars community and social services
      Heather Alderman, Vice President for Advancement, General Counsel and spokesperson for The Pillars, a social and health care service center, discusses the state's social and human resources services, Illinois Legislature, Gov Pat Quinn, cut backs in human services, health care, sexual assault, headstart, children and family services, budget crisis, $9-$12 billion deficit.

Tues., June 23, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Tim McCarthy, Orland Park Police Chief on new red light cameras and statistics
      Orland Park Police Chief and former Reagan Secret Service Guard Tim McCarthy discusses the effectiveness of the new red light cameras in the southwest suburb and data already reviewed.

Mon., June 22, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Tom Tresser, NoGamesChicago.com publisher on his trip to oppose the 2016 Olympics
      Tom Tresser, publisher of NoGamesChicago.com and leading opponent of the 2016 Olympics, talks about his campaign to lobby against the Chicago Olympics and his recent trip with a delegation from his organization to Laussanne, Switzerland where Mayor Daley and AON's Patrick Ryan were lobbying the International Olympic Committee with a coterie of supporters. There, Daley acknowledged for the first time that Chicago taxpayers will have to foot the bill for any losses, breaking a promise he made three years ago in launching the 2016 Olympic Committee bid.

Mon., June 22, 2009 — Click to listen Mornings with Ray Hanania: Jonathan Vanderbrug of the Illinois Committee for Better Health Care on Obama's healthcare plan
      Jonathan Vanderbrug, Health Care Justice Director, Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care on President Obama's health care program. The Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care is a grassroots coalition of more than 300 local and statewide organizations representing consumers, health care workers and providers, community organizations, seniors, religious, labor, disability rights organizations and other citizens concerned about health care and wellness. These groups share the vision laid out in our Mission Statement. The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) was founded in 1989 on the belief that accessible, affordable, quality health care is a basic human right. Since then, we have become the state's largest health care coalition. In 2002, we launched the Health Care Justice Campaign (HCJC) to continue the fight for health care for all Illinois residents. The HCJC is made up of an array of diverse organizations that have coalesced around this vital issue: the Illinois Hospital Association, Illinois AFL-CIO, the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, the Metropolitan Healthcare Council, the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, United Healthcare and over 100 other organizations. http://www.cbhconline.org/index.html.