The "windy" City

We have a grand example of our government at work, here in Chicago.
The fat head mayor Daley (who thinks he is an important piece of the puzzle in the nation ... when in reality he is a mere speck) wants the Olympics here in Chicago in 2012. I think he is nuts; but that isn't my issue.
The City cops (whom I work with on almost a daily basis) have been trying to sign a contract with the City for 2 years now. These cops are the same people who protect us every day. Are there some bad seeds? Sure. But, overall, they work hard trying to keep a big City sane.
While Daley and his comrades have all gotten 6% raises in this economy, the CPD (and the CFD) have gotten nothing. They have also now been told that they won't, because of this economy.
OK ... but, Daley wants them to work even HARDER in 4 years when the Olympics could be here? Daley is also hiring in PRIVATE security for the Games as well? What an effing slap in the face!
So ... the IOC is here today and the Fraternal Order of Police and have decided to use today to hold a protest at City Hall.
Good for them. They have been given the shaft from quite some time - a nasty politician (not a former cop) was appointed their Chief (and inept one at best). They have no contract. They get retro pays every few years, which screws them every time with their taxes.
Where are our stinkin priorities? Who are more important: councilmen ... or the men who defend them?

Sick and Tired ....

So maybe I need a Friday FIFTEEN for today .... I am fed up and irritated ... PMS is raging, I am going on a total of 6 hours sleep in three days, I hate my job, I must VENT now!
OK - so ....

I am sick and tired of: my son not sleeping. He is 6 months old. By now he should be sleeping "like a baby," peacefully through the night. This stupid game he plays that he suddenly forgets how to roll himself over is NOT cute anymore. I literally had to walk away from him last night ... I was getting so angry. SO EFFING ANNOYING!

I am sick and tired of: my job. If I have to go hang out at one more effing police station at 6:00 freaking AM, I am going to go nuts. No one is doing ANYTHING with their accounts - other than bitching, it is a waste of time and I am tired. Whatever. Could I NOT find something good?

I am sick and tired: of people stuffing Obama down my throat. No. I do not want to vote for him. No. I do not trust him. Yes. I am younger, my husband has been deployed ... these do NOT make me sway my beliefs like most people. Just because most people my age have thrown their upbringings out the window long ago, I have continued mine. I go to Mass every Sunday. I am Pro-Life. I do not agree with the welfare system as we have it. I feel that people should WORK for what they get, not be handed it. I believe in morals. I believe that we need to fight terrorism. I think Obama is shady and, quite frankly, a wolf in sheep's clothing. Quit trying to make me feel bad for not wanting him in office. And, oh yea, I kind of like Palin ... a mother with 5 kids, a working woman, a church going woman .. and pretty to boot. And she is BAD for women??? Whatever people ... quit being hypocrites.

I am sick and tired of: hearing about going green. Eff that. Green? WTF???? Pardon my French (2 hours of sleep does not keep my mouth clean). If someone would like to give me a raise so that I could afford hybrid cars, recycled paper towels and new light bulbs, I could help you. Until then, leave me alone. I use disposable diapers, I throw them away in plastic grocery bags and I clean my floor with Pine Sol. Get over it. Al Gore is a dumb ass.

I am sick and tired of: my husband not understanding anything I say. I repeat myself at LEAST three times with EVERYTHING. LISTEN and I will NOT have to tell you again ... and MAYBE you would understand the FIRST effing time!!!!

I am sick and tired of: being bitchy .... I NEED to get some sleep so I can become a more calm and peaceful person .... oh jeez ... this is JUST not me.