Who the hell visits Jordan in the middle of summer? It’s gotta be a hundred degrees there. But I guess the only place hotter than Jordan in the summertime is Chi-town after the mayor put the city on the hook for Olympic cost overruns without the approval of the city council or any sort of public discussion. And say what you will about Middle Eastern antipathy for America, but I’m gonna guess that Daley finds more love on the streets of Amman, Riyadh or Baghdad these days than he will in the Windy City. So yeah, maybe a couple weeks in the desert ain’t such a bad idea.
Back in Chicago, aldermen were already lashing out at the mayor for his decision to cover Olympic excesses. Ald. Manny Flores is trying to pass an ordinance limiting the city to its original $500 million commitment for potential cost overruns. With the parking meter scandal already bubbling at a roiling boil, the mayor may have a full-on aldermanic revolt on his hands.
“Enough is enough,” Flores said. “We’ve been told time and again that the city of Chicago is not going to be having to pay for these Olympic games. That line has moved continuously.”
He went on to say: “I think it would be irresponsible of us to at this point endorse something where we haven’t even analyzed what that risk is.”
Oh Manny, if only you were this angry over the parking meters or any of the other mayoral swindles. And if only the mayor were around to hear your faux indignation.
But it really wouldn’t make a difference. Because sure as the devil himself, Mayor Daley is a man that can stand the heat. Even if it means putting us through hell.
That's all, folks. Have a great weekend!
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