BigRedBuster Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I am in the middle of part 2 of this 4 part series. I honestly find this fascinating. LINK Two Chicago police officers uncovered a massive criminal enterprise within the department. Then they were hung out to dry. I don't believe this is rampant in every police department but, at the same time, it's nothing new.....especially in this area. Back in the 1930s, this same area had major corruption in the police department helping the Italian Mob. Cicero isn't that far away. Link to comment
Landlord Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I don't AT ALL disagree with the sentiments of "99% of cops are good at their job and good people." Most cops are good people trying to earn a living and get home safe. But at the same time, maybe not most, but way too many cops get thrust into a system influenced by the top-down that they become complicit in for fear of rocking the boat, imo. The DOJ has found at least two protested departments rife with racial discrimination now, and there's no way people can say Chicago is the only major city with a network of dirty cops. Chicago is dirty as hell, no doubt, but does the, "99% of cops are good" motif really help us dissect what allows this stuff to fester? Or just ignore it? If it's such a small percentage of cops that give shame to the profession, I'd think that people are very pro-police would be the most outraged at improprieties committed by fellow officers, you know? 1 Link to comment
Creighton Duke Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Very unfortunate to see these problems still permeating in one of America's greatest cities. Maybe giving non-Democrats power in Cook County (as has been in place for 80 years) could be a solution. Are political machines good things for local governments??!!!! Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did? 1 Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Wow....I just got through the entire story. It is very well investigated and written. It really explains the depth of the problem and how it spills over into multiple agencies and departments. Duke....I fail to see how political parties make a difference. This corruption has been happening in the Chicago police department clear back in the Al Capone era. 1 Link to comment
Landlord Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Also apologies, didn't mean to go on any kind of a soapbox. Living here and knowing some people well connected, the story couldn't be more spot on from what I've been told and seen. Thankfully, because of my societal standing, it doesn't really effect me too much. Having to pay $13 for a pack of cigarettes sucks though. 1 Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did?how bout a billionare that is a non-politician? Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 With that snide comment aside, i agree with landlord in that the whole 99% are good thing doesnt absolve the bad. And in a thing like policing, a very small amount of bad can be a very big deal, and have very drastic implications. These things need discovered and they need fixed. Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did?how bout a billionare that is a non-politician? One who bribes a State Attorney General through a fraudulent "charity" foundation? Link to comment
Landlord Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did?how bout a billionare that is a non-politician? Mark Cuban would actually probably be a pretty damn good President, I agree. Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I was really wishing this thread would be about something other than political party crap. Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did? how bout a billionare that is a non-politician? Mark Cuban would actually probably be a pretty damn good President, I agree. i would vote for him too. Link to comment
Landlord Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Is there a political party or movement that isn't corruptible? We could give someone other than Democrats power in Cook County. Why would it be any different if we did?how bout a billionare that is a non-politician? Mark Cuban would actually probably be a pretty damn good President, I agree. i would vote for him too. I would definitely vote for Mark Cuban. I actually really like the idea of an outsider billionaire whatever shaking things up. But just because AN outsider billionaire would be good, doesn't mean ANY outsider billionaire would be good, and I'm sorry to say, Trump is not good. Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm all for an outsider. Just not a lying fraud. 1 Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Question..... The corruption is so engrained in the Chicago Police Department going back decades if not even a century with the Code of Silence. So....if you were all of a sudden given the job of Police Superintendent....how do you fix it? Link to comment
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