October 16, 200520 yr Who even knew we still had air raid/civil defense sirens? I find it a little hard to believe that Daley would give the okay in this post 9/11 era to blast off the sirens when the Sox clinch the AL pennant. Now after a <cough> World Series <cough>, that might be another story. The Sun-Times and WBBM-TV seem to come to different conclusions about what might happen: http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/local_story_286183834.html http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-siren16.html.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Mercy! @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 05:43 AM) Who even knew we still had air raid/civil defense sirens? I find it a little hard to believe that Daley would give the okay in this post 9/11 era to blast off the sirens when the Sox clinch the AL pennant. Now after a World Series , that might be another story. The Sun-Times and WBBM-TV seem to come to different conclusions about what might happen: http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/local_story_286183834.html http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-siren16.html. I doubt they will. I wish they would.
October 16, 200520 yr Unfortunately, sirens won't be going off. It would be awesome if they did. I wish I didn't have to see a play today.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 08:28 AM) Anyone else remember the sirens being tested every month? In Rolling Meadows, they test them at 10AM on the first Tuesday of the month. I think Chicago will need to schedule a test conveniently if/when the Sox score the 4th win of this series .
October 16, 200520 yr In the post 9/11 world, I don't think it would be a good idea to alarm people. Daley would take a lot of heat. If it happened though, I think it'd be awesome.
October 16, 200520 yr Rather than sounding the sirens I have an alternative form of celebration. I think the Mayor would accept my idea after Meggs field. As part of the celebration, let's implode Wrigley Field!!
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Mercy! @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 04:43 AM) Who even knew we still had air raid/civil defense sirens? *Raises Hand Believe me, the first Tuesday of every month they like to stop by and pay me a little visit. I can't tell you how many times I've been woken up due to those damn things in the summer with the windows open. Oh yeah, they're still around.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 12:59 PM) As part of the celebration, let's implode Wrigley Field!! I would be up for that.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Mercy! @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 04:43 AM) I find it a little hard to believe that Daley would give the okay in this post 9/11 era to blast off the sirens when the Sox clinch the AL pennant. You know what if you think about it back in 1959 people were afraid of nuclear war. Hence "Duck and Cover." So why would it matter if it would happen in 2005 in the post 9/11 era. I understand that the nations mind set has changed. But this is just a thought.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(bmags @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 03:14 PM) this title is gonna jinx us and i hate it. If this team keeps playing like they have been, jinxes won't matter. C'mon this is the WHITE SOX not the Cubs. Let them have their jinxes, I'll take winning. . .
October 16, 200520 yr did you guys miss mac,jurko, and harry a week or so ago? they were talking about this very thing (sirens) and it was told to them that dailey had asked permission to sound them from Dept of Homeland Security and his request was denied, so no air raid sirens for our sox tonight...
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) If this team keeps playing like they have been, jinxes won't matter. C'mon this is the WHITE SOX not the Cubs. Let them have their jinxes, I'll take winning. . . Exactly, I'm getting tired of people saying it's too soon to celebrate, it's taking away from the fun of the whole thing. We won the division, swept the Bo Sox and are 1 game from the WS. When exactly is it ok to be happy and celebrate??
October 16, 200520 yr did you guys miss mac,jurko, and harry a week or so ago? they were talking about this very thing (sirens) and it was told to them that dailey had asked permission to sound them from Dept of Homeland Security and his request was denied, so no air raid sirens for our sox tonight... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bummer. Lousy Cub fans serving in DoHS no doubt.
October 16, 200520 yr On this issue, f*** Homeland Security. What are they going to do to Daley? If a Hired-Truck scandal and demoliton of Miggs Field can't phase him, this certaintly won't. HE'S THE TEFLON MAYOR.
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 08:58 PM) On this issue, f*** Homeland Security. What are they going to do to Daley? If a Hired-Truck scandal and demoliton of Miggs Field can't phase him, this certaintly won't. HE'S THE TEFLON MAYOR. haha, thats what i was thinking, what can they do to daley if he does it?
October 16, 200520 yr QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 03:58 PM) On this issue, f*** Homeland Security. What are they going to do to Daley? If a Hired-Truck scandal and demoliton of Miggs Field can't phase him, this certaintly won't. HE'S THE TEFLON MAYOR. Amen, who does this George Bush fellow and Homeland Security think they are talking to when they answer to Rich Daley. Daley is sounding the sirens, and if somebody in the government does not like it ... well, they are fired. King Richard answers to no one.
October 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Oct 16, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) Exactly, I'm getting tired of people saying it's too soon to celebrate, it's taking away from the fun of the whole thing. We won the division, swept the Bo Sox and are 1 game from the WS. When exactly is it ok to be happy and celebrate?? Whenever we win the World Series??
October 17, 200520 yr I think he'll do it if we win it all. Even if homeland security advises against it.
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