"There is no way to protect businesses. Parents and kids are going to think they're going to a party and they're going to end up getting hurt."

Last summer, Grant Park hosted the 'Taste of Chicago' food festival. Four were shot, one fatally.

In 1992, hundreds of police officers were hurt when riots flared during sporting celebrations for the Chicago Bulls.

A year later, when the Bulls triumphed again, there were more riots - this time four people were killed.

There was another riot in Grant Park when pop band Sly and the Family Stone canceled a concert.



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It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?

Wow, one million people is amazing. It would be neat to be a part of. This being said, that many people are capable of anything. If Obama loses, I would not want to be anywhere near this potential mob of angry people.

Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?

The "One Million in Attendance" is an estimate I have heard spouted by the Mainstream Media almost all day. As for the Violence, YES, expect it even if Senator Obama wins. Chicago is extremely divided by Race and Gangs. You are talking about the home of the Black Panthers, The Nation of Islam, Folks, People, Domestic Terrorists, etc. New York is an over all tougher City (imho), but Chicago just has some whacked out characters with a LOT of organization, thus producing a LOT of divisiveness. Their Police are not as Disciplined nor as Tough as the NYPD either, so just picture New York City with a PG County, MD type PD, and you have a recipe for disaster.

I have to say, D.C. has some of the BEST Riot Police anywhere, since they mix Local and Federal Authorities so often, and they are not soft-handed when it comes to taking on problems when they pop up (I was in the middle of a Riot there).

Who knows though, maybe the CPD will finally make a good name for themselves.

Oh yeah, and if there is a riot, do not complain if the Police start busting some heads. In situations like that, the Authorities actually need to be aggressive and heavy-handed; so as to quell individual outbreaks of violence before they become a full-fledged riot.

The cops need to bust heads if violence breaks out but you know afterwards there's going to be lawsuits out the Butt claiming they were innocent and the police used excessive force. i wouldn't get within 20 miles of that park even if you paid me.

Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?

Yes, it's definitely a tabloid/celebrity magazine. However, to be fair, 'even a broken clock is right twice a day' though.

Originally posted by TheAgentNineteen
Oh yeah, and if there is a riot, do not complain if the Police start busting some heads. In situations like that, the Authorities actually need to be aggressive and heavy-handed; so as to quell individual outbreaks of violence before they become a full-fledged riot.

Actually, police being TOO aggressive and heavy handed can CAUSE a riot.
When a large group of people see other civilians being beaten, they tend to get "jumpy" and do irrational things.

Individuals can be intelligent, but once you put them into a crowd they get irrational and unpredictable. There's a feeling of anonymity and a feeling of strength that comes with large groups of people, "crowd mentality" takes over and anything can happen.

Originally posted by Karlhungis
Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?

The TV news is reporting they expect millions in the streets of Chicago.

Business have been ordered closed by 3 pm today.

Firefighters were told to take their equipment home with them - so they could respond to the expected fires and problems straight from their house.

Everyone has been put on alert - police, fire, hospitals ... that kind of thing.

That's what the TV news says anyways.

Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?

It dosent matter what the sun says, its still fact that there will be close to a million on the streets, its a coctail for disaster..

I hope there are riots. The day Obama takes office is the day this counrty takes its' long fall down the hill.

Originally posted by TheAgentNineteen
Oh yeah, and if there is a riot, do not complain if the Police start busting some heads. In situations like that, the Authorities actually need to be aggressive and heavy-handed; so as to quell individual outbreaks of violence before they become a full-fledged riot.

Never mind you're previous post comparing the toughest of NYPD cops and CPD cops. But this bolded remark goes a long way to tell me that you and I care a lot different.

Just so I can be sure I understand, you're saying cops should act out aggressively, even if there is no reason, just to incite fear?



AAC

Everyone in attendance should bring their "code pink issue" gas masks.

The smell of patchouli should be enough to make a skunk vomit.

Just a joke and a bit of levity in these trying times. I'm sure the McCain rally will stink of Ivory soap and Old Spice.

The order instructs officers to "familiarize themselves with mass arrest procedures." Some gang, tactical and quick response saturation teams will wear battle dress uniforms. And according to this internal memo, tear gas teams and special weapons units will be ready to go.

National Guard from Springfield was sent yesterday