tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post2997940650428560061..comments2024-03-23T09:42:36.833-05:00Comments on Uptown Update: Michael Carroll FundraiserUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-69089093505454138982009-11-12T09:53:56.743-06:002009-11-12T09:53:56.743-06:00Yo,
Mikeronauts it is.
Mooshie,
don't love ...Yo,<br /><br />Mikeronauts it is.<br /><br />Mooshie,<br /><br />don't love me. I'm a man slut. I'm truly not worth it.<br /><br />Love White Castle Hamburgers. <br /><br />Love Guinness.<br /><br />Love midnight bike rides on the lakefront.<br /><br />Love the view of the Chicago skyline as you paddle your canoe down the Chicago River or out on Lake Michigan.<br /><br />Love the delighted screams of children as you sit at the kid's table at Thanksgiving and pass some obnoxious odors through your posterior region. Then deny it was you and blame loyal dog that sits at your feet.<br /><br />Hate Illinois Nazis.<br /><br />Love America.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-87169404244990181802009-11-12T09:44:45.084-06:002009-11-12T09:44:45.084-06:00The event rocked and free drinks too, I got my mon...The event rocked and free drinks too, I got my money's worth.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874891340143658307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-71092077779792463862009-11-11T23:50:12.050-06:002009-11-11T23:50:12.050-06:00@ irish pirate.. i think i love you, but what am i...@ irish pirate.. i think i love you, but what am i so afraid of? <br /><br />;-)<br /><br />the event was great. lots of mooshies showed up!<br /><br />mooshies mooshies mooshies!Mooshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742393623270215401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-52970908721514595672009-11-11T19:02:12.283-06:002009-11-11T19:02:12.283-06:00I think "naut" would be the better way t...I think "naut" would be the better way to go, on this one.<br /><br />No need to ace the guy's campaign with unnecessary entendre.yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400816063541009591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-35953637589541773702009-11-11T18:28:59.896-06:002009-11-11T18:28:59.896-06:00Mike-Ro-Nutz.
Might reduce any unfortunate testic...Mike-Ro-Nutz.<br /><br />Might reduce any unfortunate testicular humor.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-47772804288035597172009-11-11T18:02:16.663-06:002009-11-11T18:02:16.663-06:00Yo,
DUH!
I think your on to something dere. It ...Yo,<br /><br />DUH!<br /><br />I think your on to something dere. It doesn't happen often for you I know. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.<br /><br />I do think it needs to be tweaked a bit.<br /><br />MikeroNutz?IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-23533367986641500032009-11-11T17:40:07.449-06:002009-11-11T17:40:07.449-06:00Duh:
Mike-ronauts!Duh:<br /><br />Mike-<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micronauts_%28comic_book%29" rel="nofollow">ronauts!</a>yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400816063541009591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-90684780383535942782009-11-11T17:18:31.828-06:002009-11-11T17:18:31.828-06:00how 'bout Carolina's?how 'bout Carolina's?justanelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070760979410211551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-88760888020652558602009-11-11T16:39:17.197-06:002009-11-11T16:39:17.197-06:00Right back at ya, holy moly.
Now, back to our reg...Right back at ya, holy moly.<br /><br />Now, back to our regularly scheduled program! Michael Carroll, candidate for alderman.<br /><br />I guess only time will tell what his supporters will be called. If he wins, I hope it is simply "constituents."Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023321034518238290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-90048264063015792412009-11-11T16:25:18.820-06:002009-11-11T16:25:18.820-06:00Sassy,
ARRRRRRRRRGHG.
Ok,
I feel better now.Sassy,<br /><br />ARRRRRRRRRGHG.<br /><br />Ok,<br /><br />I feel better now.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-4920931035945724172009-11-11T16:13:24.257-06:002009-11-11T16:13:24.257-06:00Oops. I am in the wrong thread, IrishPirate. Lost ...Oops. I am in the wrong thread, IrishPirate. Lost cat lady, aisle 12!!!<br /><br />I have been doing a half-assed job at my UU readership today and a much better job at my real world duties today. I guess it is showing. I need to get my priorities straight!! :)Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023321034518238290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-53850771115697095662009-11-11T16:09:29.455-06:002009-11-11T16:09:29.455-06:00No, Sassy, your post of 12:48 is under Mo Money. B...No, Sassy, your post of 12:48 is under Mo Money. BTW, I'm one of your fans.holy moleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006600794546900502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-40687112777670390722009-11-11T16:04:02.880-06:002009-11-11T16:04:02.880-06:00Sassy,
the sad truth is that UU has even deleted ...Sassy,<br /><br />the sad truth is that UU has even deleted some of my comments.<br /><br />I lose sleep over it.<br /><br />Yesterday, in the cupcake thread I noticed that a number of commenters criticized the decorating at Wilson Avenue's only Cupcake emporium.<br /><br />I humorously, at least I thought it was funny, suggested that the owner trade cupcakes for decorating assistance from the large number of gay men in our wondermonious community. <br /><br />Of course I am downplaying my attempt at humor. It may have been offensive to some.<br /><br />Then again my very existence is offensive to some folks.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-10716120975816171142009-11-11T15:39:16.192-06:002009-11-11T15:39:16.192-06:00My 12:48 post got deleted? Seriously?My 12:48 post got deleted? Seriously?Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023321034518238290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-91201861754735334372009-11-11T15:25:14.852-06:002009-11-11T15:25:14.852-06:00IP, there are many clout spots within the Departme...IP, there are many clout spots within the Department. If I had any juice, TRU would not be on my list of places I'd want to see. Narcotics, JTTF, Counter Terror, Fugitive Apprehension.Those are spots I'd use my juice for. If I had any.Big Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185883277690070163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-353829024797233202009-11-11T14:22:36.719-06:002009-11-11T14:22:36.719-06:00Mooshie Wooshie,
ain't gonna be there. Would...Mooshie Wooshie,<br /><br />ain't gonna be there. Wouldn't be prudent.(I'm channeling Dana Carvey doing the first President Bush)<br /><br />I and others stated our objections to a pay to get in fundraiser earlier. If Carroll was better known and had been out and about more that would be a non issue.<br /><br />As he gets better known it will become a non issue for later fundraisers.<br /><br />We've been over that and I don't wish to restart that part of the discussion.<br /><br />My real concern is what name do I give the Carroll supporters?<br /><br />For Shiller we have the "Shilleristas".<br /><br />For Cappleman we have the "Capplemaniacs".<br /><br />For Carroll?<br /><br />The Carrollilians? Nah.<br /><br />The Mickeys? Sounds like he needs mouse ears.<br /><br />I'm truly stumped. Which is a pun that can help someone figure out my true identity.<br /><br />Anyway, let's all work on coming up with a name for Carroll supporters.<br /><br />Mooshies?IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-52560293233584439312009-11-11T12:54:33.879-06:002009-11-11T12:54:33.879-06:00Hey Uptowners. Michael Carroll's event is toni...Hey Uptowners. Michael Carroll's event is tonight. <br /><br />Tap tap tapping at our keyboard is really easy. Showing up and learning about a person who can help turn things around is another.<br /><br />7:00pm @ Nick's Uptown<br />http://www.nicksuptown.com/<br /><br />Here's more info on Michael. <br />___________________<br /><br />Michael was born and raised on Chicago's northwest side, and is one of five children. Michael attended Queen of All Saints School in Sauganash and Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois before heading to the east coast for college.<br /><br />Michael attended Fairfield University in Connecticut where he double majored in politics and religious studies. In pursuit of these degrees, Michael studied Arabic at the University of Chicago, and lived abroad in Tokyo, Japan, where he focused his attention on Japanese religiosity, culture, and language. Additionally, Michael was educated in Israel where he centered his studies upon the relationships of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity throughout history and in particular, modern-day Israel.<br /><br />During Michael's time at Fairfield University, he made volunteering a major part of his life. He taught English as a Second Language to immigrants, worked locally with Habitat for Humanity, and traveled abroad to Haiti to work as a Fairfield University Mission Volunteer. These experiences helped cement Michael's commitment to civic pride and social responsibility.<br /><br />Upon graduation, Michael was accepted into the Peace Corps and served both his country and our broader community as an education volunteer in Morocco. After his time with the Peace Corps, Michael worked with the Human Development Foundation, living with and working alongside devastatingly poor families in the slums of Bangkok, Thailand. While there, Michael worked with the large number of adults and children living with and suffering from HIV/AIDS, focusing much of his efforts working in the center's AIDS hospice and orphanage.<br /><br />Michael’s sense of service brought him back to Chicago where he applied to the Chicago Police Academy. Proud to be a Chicago Police Officer since 2003, Michael is now a decorated member of the department, earning many awards, including; two Department Commendations, 44 Honorable Mentions, the Traffic Stop of the Month Award, the Crime Reduction Award, as well as Police Officer of the Month. Michael has been assigned to the Targeted Response Unit for the last three and a half years, a specialized anti-crime unit assigned to Chicago's high crime areas. Not only does this unit target the gangs, guns, and drugs that breed violence, his unit works to prevent such senseless violence before it effects innocent bystanders who deserve a safe neighborhood.<br /><br />In addition to his work as a Chicago Police Officer, Michael has volunteered as a CAPS facilitator for beats 2323 and 2324 – encompassing both Buena Park and East Lakeview. He has served as both a board member and volunteer of Buena Park Neighbors, a 46th Ward neighborhood association of more than 200 residents, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Michael has also served on the Board of the Bittersweet Condominium Association for three years and been president for the last two. In that role, he oversees an annual budget of over a quarter of a million dollars.<br /><br />Michael is currently finishing his masters thesis at Northwestern University in Public Policy and Administration, where he is focusing on public safety and security. His masters thesis deals with preventing and controlling violence in high-crime urban areas and finding a real solution to why people choose a life of crime, in turn reducing recitivitism. Michael will graduate from Northwestern in December.<br /><br />Michael Carroll has been an active member of the 46th Ward community since he made historic Buena Park his home in 2004. Just seven blocks South of Uptown and three blocks North of East Lakeview, Michael lives in the center of the 46th Ward.<br /><br />See you at Nick's Uptown tonight at 7:00PM!Mooshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742393623270215401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-7033799691695668992009-11-11T11:15:16.314-06:002009-11-11T11:15:16.314-06:00Thanks large paternal one.
I figured the unit was...Thanks large paternal one.<br /><br />I figured the unit was just a place for young aggressive cops, but I wasn't aware of the "shift" angle.<br /><br />I know there are "clout" assignments out there.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-61201364731007770292009-11-11T10:40:56.516-06:002009-11-11T10:40:56.516-06:00Now that I think about it, TRU is probably exactly...Now that I think about it, TRU is probably exactly what is needed in Uptown. TRU Officers work in uniform, in marked squad cars and are not assigned to radio assignments as district officers are. They are supposed to be a very proactive unit with the idea that they will prevent crime by attacking the trouible spots before say, a shooting occurs. They would be perfect at places in Uptown where all this gang activity has been occuring. While the Police can longer tell thugs to get off a corner (thankyou ACLU), they can monitor those spots and make arrests as required. They can do this because they are not tied to a radio which gives them more free time to be more proactive. They are modeled after the old Task Force or SOG units though not as effective.Big Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185883277690070163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-4162370909248372892009-11-11T09:58:11.858-06:002009-11-11T09:58:11.858-06:00Irish Pirate-
I checked Carrolls website and it s...Irish Pirate-<br /><br />I checked Carrolls website and it says that he works in TRU, short for Targeted Response Unit. It is not a clout unit. The reason most guys go there is because they do not have much time on the job as Carroll does not which means they are stuck on midnites in a District. TRU is a way off midnites as they only have two watches, days and afternoons. Some of the guys are good, some ok. They are sent to areas which have high crime rates which is why you will probably never see them in your neck of the woods. Having said that, the district commanders in 020,023 and 024 can always make the request for them.Big Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185883277690070163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-80936233007124178012009-11-10T19:46:54.419-06:002009-11-10T19:46:54.419-06:00Yo,
my mental condition is fine.
Just ask any of...Yo,<br /><br />my mental condition is fine.<br /><br />Just ask any of my multiple personalities.IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-58260527074389266172009-11-10T18:27:11.820-06:002009-11-10T18:27:11.820-06:00Mondays -
If making an inquiry about said pole w...Mondays - <br /><br />If making an inquiry about said pole was seen as a personal attack, then to "A", I apologize - kinda.<br /><br />The intention, based on the context of the overall point, was that "A", possibly like you, were assuming that I was putting forth an attack. I wasn't.<br /><br />Before there was some comment editing done, you'll actually see that A and I ended up lining up our original opinions.<br /><br />There was a bit of snark when there had been a misunderstanding- but Mike was nice enough to clear that up, and I demonstrated appreciation for the effort.<br /><br />Other than that, I'm still a bit shaky on where I was attacking someone (IP's mental condition not withstanding, of course).<br /><br />As for me protecting "Uptown's savior", the only candidate I had shown even the remotest level of support for was ... Mike.yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400816063541009591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-24470925422539591632009-11-10T15:50:06.093-06:002009-11-10T15:50:06.093-06:00Yo, didn't you tell "A" there was a ...Yo, didn't you tell "A" there was a pole in a certain orifice? If you don't like personal attacks try ending your own. The minute someone on this blog has any criticism about Uptowns savior his fans commence with the personal attacks.Ihatemondayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063718327494862982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-62197591134250486902009-11-10T15:09:08.846-06:002009-11-10T15:09:08.846-06:00A - bingo!
We, and that's inclusive of UU rea...A - bingo!<br /><br />We, and that's inclusive of UU readers as well as the rest of the community, all require the safest environment possible, as well as to see tax dollars (property, sales, income, et al) to be utilized in the most effective manner.<br /><br />Two very important things lacking in the current political environment.<br /><br />We also need someone who can go into Council and affect positive change there, as well.<br /><br />It's a tall order and we need to vet any candidate as thoroughly as possible.<br /><br />Your points about keeping things from getting personal are dead on, as well.<br /><br />Lowering the rhetoric and working towards something positive is a well placed idea.<br /><br />I'm with ya' there, brotha.yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400816063541009591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957537260422450632.post-80555557964253803082009-11-10T14:24:08.327-06:002009-11-10T14:24:08.327-06:00"Just Wondering",
Carroll has lived in ..."Just Wondering",<br /><br />Carroll has lived in da ward for 5 years. That is experience.<br /><br />This going back and forth with Cappleman supporters "dissin" Carroll and Carroll supporters.......you get the point?<br /><br />Like it or not Carroll is running. How far he goes nobody knows. Round and round he goes......sounds like a carnival.<br /><br />To my mind they both have plausible resumes for someone who wants to be Alderman. <br /><br />Cappleman has basically been running since 2007 and that is a big obstacle for Carroll to overcome. Time will tell how well he does. One thing I like about Cappleman is that he keeps plugging away at the various constituencies in da ward. He is the energizer bunny of aldermanic candidates. <br /><br />I like the fact that Carroll was in the Peace Corps. I like the fact that he is the po po. It's an interesting combination.<br /><br />A,<br /><br />I suspect Uptown Update will prove helpful to whoever ultimately ends up facing Shiller.<br /><br />It's really a terrific information source for da community.<br /><br />Like Tony Da Tiger it's "GREAAAAAAAT".<br /><br />What other sources of information do we have about Uptown happenings? The alderman's website?IrishPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339255909419333238noreply@blogger.com