Gershon Matters

Is Chicago an holey city
Or is it a town without pity?
Kirk Douglas would know
But would he dare go
Where the bullets are itty-bitty?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/14/2021 4:30:00 PM
Hello Rico ... it appears that cities all over the world are going to rack and ruin as money is generated through crime - thanks Rico - Lindsay
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Date: 9/13/2021 11:52:00 AM
I hope he keeps his head down, passed through a few years ago on my way to LA but didn't have time to sight see, maybe just as well. Tom
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 9/13/2021 11:55:00 AM
Hefner & Oprah left Chicago so they would not be leaving their money behind . . . . .
Date: 9/13/2021 11:41:00 AM
Are the bullets itty-bitty??? Not on Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929 with Al Capone ordering the hit of the rival gang. I dared go and took the City tour... lol...
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Date: 9/13/2021 11:54:00 AM
That was then; now they use Flint, Michigan icicles . . . .
Date: 9/13/2021 11:21:00 AM
I agree. It isn't very pretty. - Ken
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 9/13/2021 11:54:00 AM
But it does keep the Obamas fit . . . .
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