Taxpayers vs. Crooked Politicians—Chicago’s Parking Meter Revolt

Chicago, IL—Chicago’s politicians are little more than organized crime bosses anymore. Instead of serving the people Chicago’s politicians have simply become extortionists. They’ve taxed, squandered and stolen to the point of chasing taxpayers out of the city.

Businesses remaining in the city are victimized by every kind of tax scam that politicians can dream up. If potential customers and clients can’t drive or park anywhere business will be boarding up and moving somewhere else.

Recently the City of Chicago gave a 75 year contract to a private company in New York, LAZ to handle all of Chicago’s parking meters and collection. The rates doubled but the anger of Chicago’s citizens has gone through the roof.

Vandalized and inoperable meters are everywhere. Missing from the streets are the automobiles of people patronizing local businesses. A death blow has been dealt that spells disaster for Chicago.

I want to gleefully accept responsibility for some of the vandalism since I have encouraged it on this blog. Rather than show remorse I am overjoyed that spray paint, hammers, and crazy glue are being used to remedy this parking meter extortion conspiracy.

Rank and file Chicago cops I talked to have no plans to discover or arrest meter vandals, since they have lost all respect for the city government and they too are victimized by the parking scam.

We can only hope taxpayer rage will present itself at the polling places during the next city election. In the meantime I hope to see the company taking over the meters, LAZ file bankruptcy and vanish from Chicago. As for Chicago’s meter vandals I say, keep up the good work! Don't snitch on meter vandals!


There is a website that has explored the Chicago parking meter experience has lots of information and photos.

Will Hate Or Real Evidence Decide Phil Spector’s Fate?

Los Angeles, CA—The parade of jilted former girlfriends and disdain for Phil Spector’s wealth and celebrity have all been used to fan the fires of a lynch mob. Prosecutors were on a mission to convict Phil Spector no matter the evidence and have enjoyed judicial free rein throughout two murder trials.

The current jury has been getting too much of their evidence the same way most juries do these days, over the Internet in violation of court rules. At least one blogger is believed to be spewing daily hate and misinformation on behalf of the family of Lana Clarkson who are hoping for a conviction that will enable them to loot Phil Spector’s estate in their pending civil action.

The scientific evidence to murder is simply not there. Since there were no witnesses Judge Larry Paul Fidler has allowed the jury to be swayed by allegations spanning nearly four decades concerning Spector’s prior relationships. Never in Phil Spector’s 69 year history has he ever physically injured anyone.

It was a drunken, destitute and despondent Lana Clarkson who had both of her own hands on the gun that killed her. The only rational explanation for Clarkson’s presence at the Spector home was to engage in an act of unlawful sexual commerce.

Can the jury see past the propaganda to the only reliable evidence and do the right thing? No jury Guilty verdict should be the product of a guess. Having to guess means the defendant is Not Guilty. Will the jury do the right thing? Time will tell.

The prosecution and defense are wrapping up final arguments and with jury instructions pending the case may be in the hands of this jury tomorrow (Wednesday).

One thing for sure, Judge Larry Paul Fidler did absolutely everything he could to deny Phil Spector a fair trial. If convicted Spector would win a new trial but it’s doubtful at least to me that Spector will live long enough to benefit from any appeal of a conviction. This jury is the court of last resort for Phil Spector.

Senator Benjamin Cardin Won’t Let Newspapers Die

Baltimore, MD—Career Democratic politician Senator Benjamin Cardin has introduced a bill to save newspapers called the, Newspaper Revitalization Act. Never mind that Americans are less literate than ever and advertisers and readers have been rejecting this form of media in favor of other news sources for the last two decades.

The days of when only rich men or syndicates could own the huge machinery and infrastructure required for printing newspapers or broadcasting are over. It’s possible today to publish a multimedia blog with equipment that costs less than $5000.00. It’s possible to publish worldwide using publically owned computers at your own local library. They call this form of publishing the New Media.

Everyone has the largest news stand on earth at their fingertips today. Every newspaper employee from the delivery boy up to the publisher if facing a hard cold fact, they are obsolete. Live video broadcasts today are cheap and simple to deliver and are giving journalists big and small equal footing with established television broadcast networks. Whether all of us like it or not this is progress and new technology as was the cotton gin and the horseless carriage.

Instead of letting free enterprise work and displaced workers adapt to a new marketplace, Senator Cardin’s answer is to throw our tax money on this bonfire. Please don’t let me forget Senator Cardin’s plan also carries with it a muzzle precluding the traditional political endorsements newspapers are known for. In addition to interference in private enterprise comes an unconstitutional provision to curb free speech.

It’s so sad that a monumental jerk like Senator Benjamin Cardin can propose this garbage with a straight face. This Communist plan is as wrong and un-American as he is. Please Senator Cardin, let the newspapers die with dignity.

Boob Jobs And Crime

Phoenix, AZ—Some years ago I was sent out to investigate a an embezzlement from one of the leading commercial property management firms. My investigative leads were two ladies who recently left their jobs at the bookkeeping department.

I simply knocked on the door of the rented home where these usual suspects lived. I used my trademark introduction, “Hi, my name is Paul Huebl, I’m a licensed private investigator and I’ll bet you know why I’m here?”

In no time these two attractive young women confessed to me and my hidden tape recorder how they siphoned off $50,000.00 from their former employer to fraudulent companies they created. The two offenders offered me a very plausible reason for the theft.

It turned out the two gals were unhappy with their breast size and wanted that porn star look. Both ladies took their ill-gotten gains to a talented Las Vegas surgeon who had them both ready for showgirl auditions in no time at all.

The two suspects lived together in the rented house and agreed to sign a, “consent to search” of the premises for fruits of the crime. While searching I came across the before and after pictures later entered into evidence to a Grand Jury. The result of that Las Vegas physician’s work was fascinating to say the least!

The two now well endowed embezzlers repeated their confessions to the late Phoenix police forgery detective, Mike Butler, were indicted, pled guilty, served time and both re-offended later. There are many unforgettable stories in my career and for these two show stoppers, I say thanks for the mammaries!

Coming to Your Neighborhood Soon—Not Your Father’s Pharmacy

Westwood Village, Los Angeles, CA—Right across the street from UCLA is a new business. They are selling quasi-legal cannabis sativa, the polite term for marijuana.

I say quasi-legal because there is a conflict with federal law about the medicinal application for this journey to the Twilight Zone. These places get busted all the time. However now they’re banking on our admitted cocaine abusing President, Barack Obama to end the drug prohibition.

I hate drug abusers and non-medical use of any intoxicant. However I want our government completely out of the drug business unless it’s regulating what is prescribed by physicians for legitimate treatment. Ending the Drug War will save lives and hundreds of billions of dollars every year. It will also put the Drug Lords in a business with a meager profit like the people get that sell coffee and sugar.

The only exception to regulation is zoning. This kind of signage should be zoned away to Afghanistan or at least to an industrial area. It’s sickening to see this joint across from UCLA and so close to too many students.

The point is moot we better get used to these kinds of places because it’s part of the impending decay of our society.

Four Good Cops Murdered In Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA—In this cesspool of a Bolshevik run city where African-Americans openly hate cops there was an explosion of murder today. Four cops were murdered. A wanted parole violator was also shot to death and he has been named as the killer. I fear the worst is yet to come.

Will there be 1960’s Black Panther inspired ambush attacks on cops by racist Black cowards? It’s time for cops everywhere to take more precautions than ever. Don’t race to calls without adequate back up.

Carry no less than four extra magazines instead of two. Bring an extra box or two of ammo in your gear bags. Make sure your body armor is not outdated and keep a ballistic helmet handy.

Don’t risk your life in the neighborhoods that support politicians that don’t support cops. Don’t give anyone a chance to hurt you or your partner. Let those hot calls cool off a little before you go in.

Three of the four dead officers were sergeants. This investigation will take a few days to sort out. One offender was identified as Lovell Mixon, 27, of Oakland who was on parole for assault with a deadly weapon. Police said. He had no-bail warrant for his arrest for violating parole. He has prior convictions in Alameda County for grand theft and possession of marijuana.

Crimefile is shocked and saddened by the cowardly acts committed by pseudo-humans not fit to breathe our air. I know that every other officer will surround and protect the families of our dead and wounded heroes. Be sure to give your own family members extra hugs before you go on duty.

The great state of California is set to unleash ten of thousands of prison convicts shortly. We can count on so much more violence.

Here is an earlier report on this incident.

Will Phil Spector Be His Own Best Witness?

Los Angeles, CA—Record producing legend Phil Spector, is on trial for his life in connection with the death of Lana Clarkson. A huge question for Spector and his lawyers is whether or not to have him testify.

The conventional wisdom says no. However there are circumstances present that change that scenario. First it may open the door for testimony from people that hate him. The hate campaign in the form of a bimbo parade of spurned but otherwise uninjured lovers already tainted the jury and it can’t get any worse now.

Spector will have to withstand cross-examination from prosecutors. I think Spector won’t have any real trouble here. He is the only living witness that knows what happened. He can tell the world what he knows and settle the facts. The only serious problem is that Phil Spector mumbles and will be difficult to hear. He’s also had surgery that further obstructed his voice projection abilities.

To me it’s very conceivable that Clarkson, who had a habit of stealing from her own friend’s medicine cabinets, would have opened the drawer where the gun was found and began some drunken horseplay that ended in her tragic death.

Only Phil Spector can tell the jury what he told that limo driver. That driver did not understand Spector. That will show Spector was personally convinced that the driver had summoned help from paramedics and the police. It’s very understandable why Spector did not make the 911 call himself if he thought his hired help already did that.

That decision is made by the Defense Commander, attorney Doron Weinberg. You can't argue that it’s really up to the defendant because a defendant must obey the wishes of his lawyer. Lawyers generally don’t want their clients to testify.

My guess is that Phil Spector would have everything to gain and nothing to lose by telling us all what happened.

It will be very sad for Phil Spector if he never gets the chance to let the truth set him free. Will the jury break the rules and punish Phil Spector if he does not testify? Stay tuned…

Prosecutors Hope For A Compromise Verdict On Spector Murder Trial.

Los Angeles, CA—Prosecutor’s know they have a paper thin case against music legend, Phil Spector in connection with the death of Lana Clarkson. The facts in the way of a conviction are that the woman was a drug addicted, alcoholic with the weight of the world on her despondent shoulders and the fact that the science of this case exonerates Spector.

The trial has been a non-stop hate campaign and character assassination of the producer by a lifetime's collection former jilted girlfriends. Then there’s the illegal alien limo driver who got a free Green Card for telling the cops what they wanted to hear. He claimed to have heard a “confession quote” from a distraught mumbling Phil Spector.

Prosecutors fought tooth and nail for a lesser charge because they know a lesser conviction is easier to obtain. That’s a disingenuous reason to say the least. Judge Larry Paul Fidler has done all he could do to help prosecutors convict Spector. Now the judge included an uncharged Involuntary Manslaughter count to allow the jury to compromise rather than acquit. A compromise by jury members is wrong. Either Spector is a murderer or he’s not.

Under our system of law it is better that ten guilty men go free than one innocent man be convicted, except in the court of Judge Larry Paul Fidler.

The jury will struggle with a guess as to what they think really happened and arrive at a verdict. A guess is wrong since there must be proof beyond a reasonable doubt. I stand convinced that the filing of charges in this case was a travesty.

If Spector is convicted of either charge he will die in prison. That fate should be based on more than a guess.

Rent-A-Cops Proposed To Patrol Chicago Streets

Chicago, IL—Some members of Chicago’s City Council are obviously hooked on crack. They want to give poorly screened, trained and armed security guard special police powers and let them loose in high crime neighborhoods replacing cops.

I can see armed street gang members in guard uniforms legitimizing their extortion, intimidation and control over the neighborhoods.

The real police will come in on invitation only. The security guards will be given limited arrest powers and will be engaged in revenue generating activities like writing various court citations.

I’m not sure just how the city plans on skirting laws that require proper selection and training of people enforcing laws. They need to learn about P.O.S.T. and what that’s all about. Cops are sworn to their oaths of office, security guards are not. It is permissible to resist the arrest of a private person but not the police.

There are too many problems to mention here. That’s not to say private guards cannot be hired to handle limited security functions for courthouses and government buildings. Enforcing laws on our streets is no job for amateurs.

Generally the people who become security guards do so because they can't qualify to be police officers. There are simple reasons such as age but more often their disqualifications involve background troubles, low intelligence, competency, or physical incapacitations.

As for the Aldermen proposing this idea there is help available for them at Cocaine Anonymous.

A TV News Photographer Shoots The President!

Los Angeles, CA—Never let it be said that I’m a fan of Barack Obama’s. However because I serve the news business as a freelance producer and have a blog, Barack Obama is a newsmaker and must be accurately covered.

No, I don’t want Obama to succeed in his Marxist quest. However, I would love nothing more for this fellow to, save our economy; protect all our freedom and liberty while maintaining respect for the producers and taxpayers.

KCBS-KCAL TV photojournalist Bryan Frank had that duty and related his experience and posted several photos he took along the way on his blog, BeFrank.

I got a chuckle from something this straight shooter wrote:

“Ooh, here's a little tip. The Secret Service and everyone in charge of the President's media access is much friendlier if you word your request correctly. Always be specific in your phrasing. I'd like to record video or I'd like to photograph the President is always, always, always, always, always, always better than saying, I want to shoot the President. Trust me on that one, brother..”

Pay a visit to this BEFrank story and pictorial…

The Obama Administration Pollutes The Environment and Wastes Money

Washington DC—The Obama Gun Seizure Machine is gearing up for real War On Gun Owners. They’ve now banned government contractors from recycling spent ammunition brass for the civilian market. This is just another hateful display of, “we won the election and will do whatever we want”.

Not only are these Communist whack-jobs wasting millions they are causing the wasting of energy and unnecessary pollution of the environment as manufactures now have to create new casings from raw brass. Sooner or later this foolishness will weaken our national defense, not that these enemies of America care.

Someone please tell me how this Obama policy helps do anything constructive or enhances public safety at all. Maybe all Americans should follow Obama's lead and stop recycling altogether. Will these Communists learn what, “From my dead Cold hands” means? It means that any politicians, bureaucrats or government agents involved in taking guns from Americans better get their personal affairs in order.

An update: A reader sent me this from another blogger. It seems this news item was spun out-of-control and has been reversed. We will be watching all futher devlopments.

Huge Phoenix Arizona “Straw Man” Gun Case Tossed Out Of Court

Phoenix, AZ—Attorney General Terry Goddard has always been a gun rights hater. It was no surprise when he indicted Phoenix gun store owner, George Iknadosian, of X-Caliber Guns on 21 counts ranging from fraud, to money laundering.

The root of the case involved the sale of some alleged 700 weapons Goddard’s office claimed found their way to a Mexican drug cartel. Apparently Arizona citizens who were lawfully entitled to purchase firearms and had no trouble passing the federal background check required of all gun purchasers and bought guns from this dealer.

The "Straw Man" gun buyers had apparently not revealed that their intent was to export the guns to others either unqualified to purchase or export the guns to Mexico.

All of the buyers involved had previously pled guilty to various charges in connection with this case.

Today Judge Robert Gottsfield issued rare directed Not Guilty verdicts before the case ever got to the jury. My long time lawyer friend and client Tom Baker representing Iknadosian simply made a routine rule 20 motion that ended the case on the spot. Judge Gottsfield is known as a fair but tough judge whose been on the Arizona bench for decades.

During the prosecutions presentation there was not a single case where it could be proven that the guns went to anyone unqualified to purchase firearms.

This case resulted from a joint investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, firearms and explosives, Phoenix Police Department and the Mexican government.

As for Phoenix attorney Tom Baker, he’s been a great gun owner’s advocate and lawyer for a a long time. I’m proud to have worked with him and his late father and law partner, Wallace, J. “Wally” Baker, Jr. for many years.

Why News Reporters Fail On Gun Control Stories.

It’s always the same. Some politician or media attention whore and whack job like Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger sounds the alarm for some new gun ban. The news organizations come running to cover the carefully crafted media event complete with parents of young people killed usually while engaged in risky behavior.

The reporters grab video, interviews and then never go to the other side for opposing views. Instead they head to the nearest gun store where businessmen freely talk to reporters while enjoying free advertising. Gun dealers but for a select few exceptions are neither educated spokesmen nor experts on gun control. They are nothing more than ordinary men on the street with varied opinions.

If reporters want to get both sides they can always get interviews from the NRA leadership or any of the state gun rights organizations. Gun dealers don’t represent or speak for gun owners or their advocacy organizations.

Getting half the story on gun control or any story is always dead wrong.

Tax Money for Media Bailouts And My Personal Blog

Newspapers are in serious danger of extinction and it’s the same for Television news and news magazines. Cutbacks because of declining readership and viewers are everywhere. It looks like the fickle American public is no longer satisfied with the same old Liberal propaganda machines.

Waiting in the wings to take over for these, has been outfits that are unable or unwilling to give the public what it needs and wants is your favorite Crimefile News offering, Crimes, Guns and Videotape. I’m poised to bring something new to the face and scope of news. Yes folks, there is hope and change in the cards for the delivery of news and commentary but for government interference.

I will be enjoined by government from expanding into a commercial news provider as our politicians give your money to these organizations that Americans have already rejected as their news providers. I will never be able to compete for my piece of the American dream. As a journalist with a publication I have a right to the same amount of taxpayer money to fund my news business as the New York, Times, Chicago Tribune or NBC News. We all know that will never happen because under Obama's Marxist agenda some people will always be more equal than others.

Go ahead I dare someone tell me how I’m wrong about this?

AIG Bonus Mess Stems From Simple Government Interference.

Washington, DC—Our politician’s pretend outrage is laughable when under our free market system of government AIG should have collapsed except for un-American government free market tampering.

There would have been no sky high bonuses or golden parachute severance packages for any of the architects of that failed company, just well-deserved unemployment. Other healthier American companies would have rushed and filled the void created by AIG’s demise.

When our politicians used taxpayer funds to bail out this mismanaged train wreck they also had to accept their existing contracts including golden parachutes for retirees and those bonuses.

Those who voted for the bailout deserve a severe beating from the American public not the bailed out executives of a company that should have been unceremoniously laid to rest.

It’s my fervent hope that every American politician that voted for the bailout and that phony stimulus package be tried for treason.

Why J-Fed Failed As Chicago’s Police Superintendant

Chicago, IL—Twice in my lifetime rank and file Chicago cops have handed down a no-confidence vote on a police superintendent. That last time that happened was to former superintendent Matt Rodriquez, who was paling around with a notorious convicted felon.

The Fraternal Order of Police just took a vote and Jody Weis was invited to leave the department by the working cops of Chicago. This vote came after little more than a year on the job.

Jody Weis was a square peg in a round hole since the day the mayor appointed him. Weis was never a street cop and could not relate to them. His wearing a uniform he never earned was a big mistake as was his effort to model the department after weightlifting steroid using muscle heads.

The biggest problem Weiss had was the direction from City Hall. The mayor and influential members of the City Council wanted to give the more vocal local African-American reverends the ability to create police policy. Police work is difficult enough to do without creating a climate of fear causing officers to shirk their sworn duty rather than become whipping boys for police haters.

If Weis had any potential to be a good leader for the department City Hall obstructed any positive efforts. Weis is in a no-win situation. The people pulling Weis’ strings simply don’t want an effective police department.

Every cop knows if they avoid conflict with criminals they will never get fired, indicted or suspended over false allegations. There is little reason for cops to do more than to avoid all conflicts and actual law enforcement.

This no-confidence vote is really more about Mayor Richard M. Daley and Uber-Alderman, Edward M. Burke. Chicago’s ignorant voters keep reelecting these fellows and the voters got what they wanted and deserved.

These politicians relentlessly demand and promote unconstitutional gun bans that do nothing but reinforce the authority of Chicago’s armed criminals over the disarmed and defenseless, law-abiding citizens. They have managed to turn good cops into unresponsive props. The City Hall crime control program keeps the thugs, thieves and extortionists in power by design.

Chicago does not deserve the few taxpayers they have left. Many thousands of productive people just like me voted with our feet and left this once great city. Soon there will be nobody left in Chicago but a parasitic population feeding on itself.

Obama Is On A Deadly Collision Course With Americans

Washington, DC—Just two months into his Administration Barack Obama is headed for a huge conflict with the people of this country.

So far we have four major outrages:

1. The ongoing destruction of free enterprise.
2. A proposal that wounded veterans pay for their own medical care.
3. The ending of the Armed Pilots Program.
4. An announced War on Gun Owner's Constitutional rights.

Whose side is this Communist bastatrd on? Can Obama be stopped? Can a Civil War be far behind? Will American soldiers fire on fellow Americans? Will Obama see the error of his ways? Will our Congress follow Obama straight to Hell?

California’s New Effort To Reform Its Concealed Weapons Law.

Sacramento, CA—Excuse me for being a pessimist in this solid Land of Bolsheviks but I don’t think this bill has a snowball’s chance in Hell. California’s gun haters will spend millions to protect the state’s muggers, rapists and killers.

With the pending release of tens of thousands of felons from California’s prisons California’s politicians would rather provide safer working conditions for carjackers, kidnappers and serial killers than allow for the meaningful self-defense of the law-abiding people.

None the less, contact those assembly members in your district as well as the following members and tell them to pass this important measure for public safety:

Jose Solorio

2400 E. Katella Avenue

Suite 640

Anaheim, CA 92806

Curt Hagman

23355 E. Golden Springs Dr.

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Warren Furutani

4201 Long Beach Blvd.

Suite 327

Long Beach, CA 90807

Danny Gilmore

1489 W. Lacey Blvd., Suite 103

Hanford, CA 93230

Jerry Hill

1528 South El Camino Real

Suite 302

San Mateo, CA 94402

Fiona Ma

455 Golden Gate Ave.,

Suite 14600

San Francisco, CA 94102

Nancy Skinner

Elihu Harris State Building

1515 Clay Street

Suite 2201

Oakland, CA 94612

The Bill:
Bill Number CA Ab 357

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Drew Peterson Grilled by Amy Jacobson, Geoff Pinkus and The Public

Chicago, IL—Amy Jacobson once again proved her mettle as an investigative reporter when she went face to face with Drew Peterson last night. It was on Geoff Pinkus’ Livin’ Large Radio Show that Derw Peterson and his lawyer, Joel Brodsky answered those biting questions so many inquiring minds wanted answered.

Jacobson never missed a chance to hit Peterson with a skillfully crafted questions and great follow-ups. On the other side was an experienced professional cop/witness/suspect with 30 years of police work on his resume. I don’t know if Jacobson exposed any information that would solve the mystery but she followed the first rule of every investigator, she kept the suspect talking.

As for the interview in general it was timely, interesting and informative. It was great radio that showcased an obvious resurrection of news reporter, Amy Jacobson.

It was the strikingly similar case of Lisa Stebic, the wife of a private investigator, Craig Stebic in another Chicago area probe by Jacobson that sidelined her career. Jacobson caught some unjustified flack for her courageous effort to solve that case.

…And as for the, Will County State's Attorney… When Drew Peterson is answering questions, their investigators are always listening. A few wrong words and a criminal court jury may hear a recording of this and other interviews. Peterson is either very crazy or very innocent.

WIND Radio and Geoff Pinkus deserve a salute for giving their listeners a great show.

Podcast recordings of this “pinker’s” show of 3/15/09 show can be found here.

Outrage Over Marketing Of Fried Chicken

Germany—Some overly sensitive people are calling this racist. Others simply understand that nearly all African-Americans have a diet of choice that goes with the culture and has no race agenda. Watermelon and chicken have always been associated with African-Americans and to make that somehow an insult is both sick and twisted.

Is this unfair use of a name that just happens to be the current American President's? Since they only use "Obama" without the Presidents first name or likeness the association can only be in the mind of the observer.

A German company has drawn major criticism for marketing their tasty new “Obama-Fingers”. Because of the rhubarb, this company is now getting great free worldwide advertising. We know they will make more money than ever. Tyson foods should have dreamed this up here.

It’s okay to like fried, chicken, watermelon or any other food your physician will let you consume. Let me say that being a well-feed White guy I can attest to my share of consumption of fried chicken and watermelon.

I’m wondering now what I could market that would get this kind of free advertising since I need the money. This Obama-Fingers thing is just not that important. Excuse me while I put some leftover KFC in the microwave for a treat.