Does a hardworking, dedicated member of Congress really deserve this???

Joseph Peterson6 said:Look, you have plenty of elderly people living alone in massive condos in downtown Chicago or New York, who acquired their wealth through God knows what means, yet they still pull various forms of social assistance from the state or the city. There was even a major feature story about it in a national newspaper a year or two back. But none of that changes the fact that you shouldn't judge someone who is fighting a serious illness, even if their complaining seems unrealistic.

The person owns a house and an apartment. Do you see why I bolded "and"?
This person has two separate properties and a Congressional pension to cover their mortgage. Naturally, instead of selling one of those two homes—because heaven forbid, apparently bricks are more precious than human health—they'll just call a reporter and beg for money through the news.

This is what we call a public appeal— After that, the donations started rolling in.
When someone says, "I have real estate and a government pension, but I still need your cash," it’s not going to move many people.

I truly wish him the best with his health, but let's be real: the guy is wealthier than I am.

It’s all pretty obvious. Kico has plenty to sell off while still keeping enough for himself, and you aren't going to step up with any financial help anyway. To be perfectly honest, I won't be either. My point is simply this: there is no sense in mocking someone who is terminally ill, even if their constant complaining feels completely detached from reality. If I have to say it again, I will. 🙂

I don't hold his unrealistic complaining against him. What I truly take issue with is the journalist who decided to publish this without stripping out all the details about his net worth. The entire piece is framed in a way that makes it look like Kiće is already swimming in cash and just wants more.
Illness is illness, plain and simple. Having spent the last seven years watching someone I love slowly fade away due to a terminal condition, my stance is firm: I’d much rather be healthy and working a blue-collar job than be a wealthy person facing a death sentence.

I personally think we should dial back the criticism and insults directed at Kićo. The guy really did leave a significant mark on our music scene. That said, getting tangled up in politics probably wasn't his best move.

Gregory Nguyen15 said:I personally think we should dial back the criticism and insults directed at Kićo. The guy really did leave a significant mark on our music scene. That said, getting tangled up in politics probably wasn't his best move.

It’s true... I still love that one song of his, you know, "Because of a lovely white woman, because of her beautiful short hair..."🙂

casualtrucker72 said:It’s true... I still love that one song of his, you know, "Because of a lovely white woman, because of her beautiful short hair..."🙂

As much as their justifications move me to tears, your explanations move me to laughter.

Daa, and he’ll be singing those tunes in Canada, where he’s heading to fundraise during his concert tour.
A fitting strategy for a man of such questionable character.

Jerry Robinson56 said:As much as their justifications move me to tears, your explanations move me to laughter.

Daa, and he’ll be singing those tunes in Canada, where he’s heading to fundraise during his concert tour.
A fitting strategy for a man of such questionable character.

Thanks. Honestly, I'm at my absolute best right before an election. I don't work for anyone; I'm just strictly against the Republican Party, mostly because I enjoy it. It reminds me of how Veljko Knežević used to enjoy things back when he was running a major TV station during the USSR era, during those seminars at the local rural school.🤣🤣🤣 He helped kick off a journey that's set to wrap up in just 8 days...

You’re looking like the only guaranteed loser in this election; give it a month and nobody’s even going to remember Jaca—so what’s gonna happen to you without her?🤣🤣🤣

Back when Kićo was serving in Congress, a colleague of mine organized a concert at Carnegie Hall. They paid all the performers via direct deposit. Kićo, though, insisted on being paid in cash. And that’s exactly how it went down. That tells you everything you need to know about his tax situation.

Ryan Cooper5 said:Back when Kićo was serving in Congress, a colleague of mine organized a concert at Carnegie Hall. They paid all the performers via direct deposit. Kićo, though, insisted on being paid in cash. And that’s exactly how it went down. That tells you everything you need to know about his tax situation.

And he’ll head straight from there to the casino in downtown Chicago.😂😂

Ryan Cooper5 said:Back when Kićo was serving in Congress, a colleague of mine organized a concert at Carnegie Hall. They paid all the performers via direct deposit. Kićo, though, insisted on being paid in cash. And that’s exactly how it went down. That tells you everything you need to know about his tax situation.

That doesn't necessarily mean Kićo didn't report it as income come tax season. Or do you happen to have another colleague who actually knows how the books were kept? 🤷

Jerry Robinson56 said:As much as their justifications move me to tears, your explanations move me to laughter.

Daa, and he’ll be singing those tunes in Canada, where he’s heading to fundraise during his concert tour.
A fitting strategy for a man of such questionable character.

Staying busy is often the best remedy for an ailment like that.🙂

Betty Grant2 said:And he’ll head straight from there to the casino in downtown Chicago.😂😂

🤣🤣...so you actually saw him there too?!...the guy used to hang out at the Branimir center constantly for a while—just glued to those slot machines...and honestly, I think he must have cycled through about 30,000 bucks on them over time

Keith Patel6 said:🤣🤣...so you actually saw him there too?!...the guy used to hang out at the Branimir center constantly for a while—just glued to those slot machines...and honestly, I think he must have cycled through about 30,000 bucks on them over time

The thing is, gambling and alcoholism are officially classified as diseases—they get treated in actual hospitals for that sort of thing☕

Joseph Peterson6 said:That doesn't necessarily mean Kićo didn't report it as income come tax season. Or do you happen to have another colleague who actually knows how the books were kept? 🤷

HA HA 🙂 😂What are the odds he actually reported it? 😂

mistytinker26 said:HA HA 🙂 😂What are the odds he actually reported it? 😂

Yeah, and I'm sure Jaca won't be crying her eyes out a week after the election results come in either.🤣🤣

She won’t cry when things go south; she’ll cry when the very people backing her right now finally turn their backs on her. She’ll feel it when she looks for a seat in the Senate chamber and realizes no one wants to sit next to her. Or when she walks in and nobody bothers to say, "Good morning, Madam Vice President" or "Good morning, Madam President."
It was certainly entertaining watching her pull out a new outfit every single day for $1.00...

Anyway, getting back to the point... Life under the USSR was great, wasn't it? And clearly, Kico has been living like he's still in the USSR whenever it suits him. Now that his little version of communism has finally collapsed, he’s struggling to deal with himself.

Edit: This whole topic will either end up in a ditch or be forgotten entirely by the time the next politician who can't see past their own nose—or rather, their own wallet—makes an appearance.

Some big shot hero of the Senate?
What exactly has he done that’s so brilliant or life-changing? Has he even opened his mouth once more than Memedi?🤷

Maybe the smartest thing he ever did during his term was staying quiet and not speaking up when it mattered...

Edit A: Honestly, we’ll probably never know for sure.

mistytinker26 said:HA HA 🙂 😂What are the odds he actually reported it? 😂

About the same odds as any other washed-up celebrity or "artist" out there living their best life off everyone else's dime. ☕