I wonder if it’s possible to actually get “Blue In the Face” trying to make a point. Chicago over the weekend finally admitted to over 700 HOMICIDES. I say finally admitted because the Cook County Medical Examiner, actually puts Chicago’s count at 721 homicides REACHED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. I’m guessing if the entire Cook County totals were ever released lots of people would probably soil themselves upon hearing the truthful numbers. But hey it’s what politicians do, they obfuscate and try to mislead people rather than dispense with the horrors that truth sometimes reveals. One major paper in Chicago actually comes right out and says they themselves do not count some homicides because “WELL I GUESS THEY KNOW MORE THAN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER.” Hell why even have one IF the people who run the newspapers have the true numbers.

Since Mayor Lightfoot has been in office (20 May 2019 thru 22 November 2020) a shocking 890 souls have been murdered in Chicago and over 4,770 have been wounded. Letting that sink in becomes a bit frightening to anyone who really gives a damn. 5,560 people were targeted for death.  Over 90% of the mayhem of course is the work of Chicago’s Gang factions.  Early Saturday morning at 2:30 AM 6 people were shot down by thugs who decided they need to be killed. Think about those 6 folks among many more gathering on a sidewalk at 2:30 am, was it late Vespers? a meeting of the local block captains? one thing for sure none were worried too much about old Governor Pritzker or Mayor Lightfoot’s edicts on gatherings. Hell! remember the virus? a person could get infected by joining groups in large numbers.

That mass shooting was Chicago’s 54th Mass shooting in 2020. It was covered on page 22 of one local paper and no page on the other. Just another violent weekend in Chicago “HO HUM”. It ended with 53 people shot and 6 more murdered. There are no urgent press conferences or calls for  BLUE Ribbon committees or for that matter, White ribbons or Brown or Black ribbons, it seems to be a no RIBBON issue.

Back in June of 2019, the new Mayor Lightfoot decided she was going to strike a blow against the gangs. She announced that she was going to expand the Library Hours in Chicago so that the “CHILDREN” would avail themselves of books and the benefits a library brings to a community. Most of us veteran cops and retired Law Enforcement folks were a bit stunned, but hey personally I had 33 years of experience on Chicago’s streets.  If she wanted to think that the Gangs were suddenly going to storm the libraries and read the classics it wouldn’t take long for her, a very bright person, to see the folly in that strategy.

That was the first of many strategies she has since either forced or suggested to the two Top Cops she held sway over (they both were on BREAK WHEN THE GOOD LORD DISPENSED WITH SPINES) the latest one was to disband the Narcotics units and the Organized Crime units that were at the forefront in fighting the gangs on Chicago’s streets. She actually thought their time could be better served in the community neighborhood safety programs, developed so the officer’s time would be spent gaining the trust of the community.

It would not take a genius to understand that the gangs run those neighborhoods and even if the community members trusted the cops and made nice every single day, those folks live in those gang-infested neighborhoods, and no amount of trust with cops was going to make them inform, testify, flip or roll with the police when their lives and the lives of their families and loved ones are in grave danger. Gang retaliation is swift and brutal and it plays out numerous times in the City Neighborhoods.

The newest strategy by the Mayor and the spineless City Council seems to be silence. It’s all Virus threats and ways to meet and stem the decaying City budget and the devastating blows to Chicago’s quickly sinking economy. Make no mistake they should be addressed with vigor. My question is what about the violence, hear the crickets? It’s not only the killings and shooting, but armed carjackings are also at unprecedented heights, never seen before in the City’s history.

I was astonished this morning when I read a front-page article calling attention to the 50% increase in “BICYCLE THEFTS.” Geez, at least 176% hike in Armed Carjackings but Bicycles got the headline. I just checked my face. It’s not blue, but it does take on a slight blush red. It’s called anger. Lightfoot and the Top Cop and the City’s Politicians need to follow and old Marine Axium— “LEAD-FOLLOW-OR GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY.: Chicago is one dangerous place and nothing is being done about it. “THE SILENCE OF THE TURKEYS.” Sooner or later other folks are going to get mad and maybe Blue in the Face.

Medicare is the primary insurance for much of the population we serve. It is now open season for Medicare enrollment and there are advertisements for secondary insurance promoting free hearing aids. Take time to read the fine print. The lure of “free” may be associated with hidden costs.

Benefits for hearing aids vary when they are available through secondary insurance or Medicare Advantage plans. Hearing aid benefits are specific to your individualized policy. It is important to ask questions. Find out how often you are entitled to replacement hearing aids. Ask if there are any restrictions as to the provider you choose to see. There may be a difference in reimbursement or benefits when comparing in-network and out-of-network providers. It is also important to ask the exact out of pocket dollar amount. This should all be written in your contract.

There are policies which allow you to pay a small fee and with a copy of your hearing test, hearing aids will be sent to your home. This is certainly is one way to get started and if this is the path you take, I would advise you to seek follow up with an Audiologist who adheres to best practices. The fit of your hearing aids can be verified by taking measurements of your ears with special equipment. If it is possible to adjust the hearing aids, this will be accomplished as well. You may be directed to in-network providers in order to take advantage of cost savings. If that is the case, find out what services are included after your initial purchase. Follow up care is very important.

Whatever benefits you choose for your hearing, we believe that care is what breeds satisfaction. It starts with a thorough case history and hearing evaluation. Hearing aids and accessories are selected based on your needs and set to your prescription. You should be educated on the proper steps to keep your investment running right. Seeing an Audiologist on a regular basis is advised so that you are always hearing your best.

The path to better hearing starts with you. Be sure to ask the right questions in making any decision based on insurance benefits. If you need help, we are always available to guide you.

If you google Brett Fryar, you’ll find that he’s a 50-year old chiropractor in Lubbock, Texas.  Checking his reviews, which average 1.5 out of 5, the first thing that pops up labels Fryar as a quack and a crook.

Could a quack and a crook find a better cult leader than Donald Trump?

Fryar is a member of group called the South Plains Patriots, consisting of a few hundred Trumpsters, a few dozen of whom, including Fryar and his son, Caleb are hard core (insert your own pejorative).

For whatever reason, these (your pejorative here) are convinced that Trump won the election.  They are prepared for civil war and swallow Trump’s race bait hook, line and sinker.

Fryar has been quoted as saying, If President Trump comes out and says: ‘Guys, I have irrefutable proof of fraud, the courts won’t listen, and I’m now calling on Americans to take up arms,’ we would go.

To them, the fact that Trump’s legal teams have been thrown out of courtrooms across the country is just proof of a rigged system.

They don’t get that the courts aren’t listening because there is no proof, no evidence and the claims are ridiculous.

With limited access to reality, they may not be aware that Trump’s lunatic lawyer, Rudy Giuliani told a Pennsylvania judge that they were not alleging fraud or voter irregularities.  They just want all non-Trump votes thrown out.

Guys, remember when Trump said that he had proof that Barack Obama was born in Kenya?  When he said he would release his tax returns?  When he said Mexico would pay for the wall and China would pay the tariffs?

All lies, dudes.  Pop a Bud Light and take a deep breath.  Donald Trump is not worth dying for.

His own Department of Homeland Security vouched for the legitimacy of the election.

75% of Trump voters, maybe even Republicans in general believe Trump’s baseless claims.

The irony we’re left with is that I’m sitting here wondering how the hell 73 million people could possibly vote for a proven liar, a puppet of a hostile foreign power, a corrupt, self-dealing scumbag intent on the destruction of America while they’re sitting in their pickup trucks thinking that it’s impossible for 79 million people to have voted for Joe Biden.

The difference is, I believe Donnie got that many votes.  I just can’t figure out why.  Trumpsters refuse to accept any outcome of the election that doesn’t give Don the Con a second term.  Maybe even a third and fourth.

Until we turn off the propaganda machines (Fox, OAN, Sinclair, Newsmax, etc) and make truth mandatory, we can’t reach these people.  They live in a fact free zone and eat up the tainted red meat Trump tosses their way.

Now I’m not trying to single out Brett Fryar here.  Most people seem to equate chiropractic with quackery, anyway.  If you’re looking for a chiro in Lubbock, Texas, though, his 1.5 rating should give you pause.

Fryar’s not even unique in his irrational allegiance and subservience to a would be dictator.  He’s in the company of millions.  Probably tens of millions.

At this point, I would only suggest to my fellow Libs that you may want to reconsider your opposition to assault weapons.  There may very well be an assault in our future.

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