Tag Archives: Chicago

Ignorance is not Bliss- “Obama is Headed in the right Direction.”

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Lorenzo

Good evening Valente Journal Readers,       So earlier today, I went out to a retail cellular store to get my phone serviced for repair.  At some point during my visit, the owner of this establishment and I ventured off into a political discussion. The owner, a gentleman … Continue reading →

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Chicago Police Officer Shot by Suspect in Handcuffs

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Lorenzo

A chicago police officer was shot after apprehending a suspect. The suspect has a history of mental illness, but I’m not sure how relevant this is to the incident at hand. The suspect was shot

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Wrong for Chicago & Wrong For America.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Lorenzo

Nowadays, I really shouldn’t be too surprised how much ‘short term memory syndrome’ (STMS) has affected most of my fellow Americans.  We’ve seen folks who suffer from STMS reelect President George W. Bush to a 2nd term as commander in … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days: Dread them or Love Them?

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Lorenzo

          Good morning everyone. The other night, I found myself sitting at home on a chilly, yet peaceful Sunday evening. I’d already consumed my dinner, which was exquisite, and cleaned my apartment. After all was said and done, I … Continue reading →

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