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Richard M. Daley for President

Posted by Ed Levine, April 27, 2006 at 7:29 PM

According to today's New York Times, Chicago's City Council yesterday became the first city in the country to outlaw the sale of foie gras. According to the Chicago Sun Times Chi-town mayor Richard M. Daley had this to say in response:

"We have children getting killed by gang leaders and dope dealers. We have real issues here in this city. And we're dealing with foie gras? Let's get some priorities." Finally, a politician I can get behind. Richard M. Daley for President! He's a decider. And a prioritizer.

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Strawberry fields not forever

Posted by Ed Levine, November 28, 2005 at 1:39 PM

Thanks to our friends in the Bush administration, methyl bromide, a pesticide banned all over the world because it depletes the earth's protective ozone layer and can harm the human neuro system, is still used in the good old USA on tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, and, yes, even Christmas trees. Merry Christmas to you, too, Karl Rove. Makes you think about going all organic, doesn't it?

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