Quote by Thomas Frank

Selling public property is the true Chicago way. Had Mr. Obama not been elected president, the nation's business journals would be falling over one another to praise his city for its daring, market-friendly innovations.

Selling public property is the true Chicago way. Had Mr. Oba

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This quote suggests that the act of selling public property is a common practice in Chicago. It implies that if President Obama had not been elected, his city would be recognized and praised by business journals for its bold and market-driven approaches. The quote possibly highlights a perception that Chicago, under Obama's leadership, would prioritize and encourage privatization of public assets, which some believe could stimulate economic growth and efficiency.

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