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The Gangsters Win

18 murders in 24 hours in Chicago, May 31 Another day of anarchy Another day of fun Police exhausted Stretched too thin Wear them out Gangsters win Now they're working 12-hour shifts With no days off What a gift -- To the shooters Who lick their lips Make their plans ~ City's fabric to rip

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 6/17/2020 5:25:00 AM
I'm amazed to baffled by what's happening...I like the way you expressed it here...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2020 3:24:00 PM
In Chicago, things are pretty clear, as above, despite the media's attempt to complicate everything. :) gw
Date: 6/16/2020 7:22:00 PM
What has happen to our country?! Give ne back 1964
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 6/17/2020 2:56:00 PM
I agree there has always been issues here in the US. But I think the level of genuine hate is the highest its ever been
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/16/2020 9:20:00 PM
You know, whenever I think back to how 'things used to be calmer,' all I remember is tumult in this country. America is ever-changing... Thanks, Tim. :) gw
Date: 6/15/2020 11:06:00 PM
My birthday has never before felt so ominous. Wow!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/16/2020 7:22:00 PM
Hey, Happy #29, Caren! We celebrated your B-D bang-bang style here in Chicago! lol. Many happy returns on the day! :) gw
Date: 6/15/2020 8:31:00 PM
Wow, hasnt changed much since Al Capone ruled the roost. Scary stuff. Tom
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/15/2020 10:30:00 PM
It's much, much worse in many ways than when Capone was blazing away. :) gw
Date: 6/15/2020 8:15:00 PM
Crazy town. I can't imagine. (and I have a very good imagination) xomo
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/15/2020 10:30:00 PM
If you can't imagine it, Mo, it must not have happened. Fake news, I guess. (I only wish it were!). Thanks, gw

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