The list
Ten more things for the city of Chicago to consider leasing out, in addition to its water supply:
– Air space
– Air
– Space
– Olympic bidding
– Ward-map drawing
– Soldier Field (eight specified Sundays in the fall)
– Sidewalks
– Bensenville
– Exclusive use of the terms “graft,” “clout” and “over-by-dere”
– The number 23
Think about it
Privatizing Chicago’s water system seems a natural fit, what with the city drowning in budget deficits and parking meter privatization going so swimmingly.
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But, seriously
What could possibly go wrong by putting control of a precious resource necessary for life into the hands of profit-driven private industry?
Drink up
When you’re thirsty, just lug a bag of quarters to the end of the block, exchange them for a glass of water, return home, and enjoy. Repeat every two hours, should thirst return.
— Rob Manker
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the number: $1.2 billion
Amount General Motors says it lost from July 10, when the automaker exited bankruptcy, through Sept. 30, a figure GM says represents an improvement over previous quarters.