>>>>>>> It's kind of insulting to suggest his supporters would riot if he loses. We have already seen an incredible amount of anger from McCain supporters (even here on this forum) and I haven't seen it suggested that they might riot.
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>>>>>Oh, and were you in Chicago in '96 when the Bulls beat the Jazz for the NBA championship ? And that was when they *won*
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>>>>Yes, I was here. It wasn't as bad as some thought but yeah, there was some rioting. I don't think that will be the case if Obama loses. Of course, I am hoping we don't find out ;-)
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>>>I remember a quote at the time that the NBA was the only sport with a championship series that had a body count.
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>>I may misremember but I don't think anyone died. A few cars turned over and set on fire by drunks. Also IIRC, most of the "action" was on the north side, not the south side. Overserved Rush Street regulars.
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>And then of course there were the ugly scenes in Winnetka, Glen Ellyn, Oak Park and Hinsdale where voices were raised ;-)

Did you know there is a prison in Winnetka? "You call this chateaubriand?! We're going over the hedge!"

(No, there isn't a prison in Winnetka. But the Chicago PBS station, WTTW, is sometimes called "Wilmette Talks To Winnetka").