Originally Posted by kknudson

I live in NW IL, close to Chicago.

Here we ONLY get to vote for the people anointed by the party.
That includes my Senators and Congressmen.

Read the story about how Todd Stroger got his position (although the Dems bailed on him, 10% approval rating makes Bush look good) handed down from father to son. The whole story on this one is really funny, oh on us taxpayers.

Read about Emil Jones, passed his position to his son.

Read about the city of Chicago Council how many positions are convienently handed down to a family member.



"Our government is a functioning oligarchy that is not concerned about the welfare of the citizenry"