Fly on the Wall

Yes, we know we said it was a slow news day.

We even put up an "Open Post" because we were anticipating a slow typing day.

Sure, we're feeling a little under the weather.

But this was too good to pass up:

• **** RUMOR MILL *******
  
  Hold onto your coffee this is good!
  
  Rumor has it that JFED had another closed door meeting but this time it was about the new Commanders that were just assigned. He stated in regards to the new Commander of 18th dist. " Why don't we have more like him? This is a boss that the troops will follow and we need more like him."
  He then stated that the rest of the picks are staying put until he hears otherwise ...... WHAT?... Does this mean that JFED takes orders from a mysterious higher power? Until he hears otherwise ? Hmmmmmm from who ? ( Da Mayor ?)
  
  Next topic was about how pissed off he was that a copy of the bumper sticker order got on SCC website and he wants to number each order in the corner of the each paper that goes out so he will know whos copy it is next time any appear on that "Stupid site". (Jfed's nickname for SCC website)
  
  Last but not least our little brain child JFed wants to know why morale is still low?
  One higher up blurted out, as if he was holding back for years, "we are under manned and they still have no contract what do you expect?"
  
  Jfed glared at him and stated "anything else?"
  
  Mr. Higher up, aka retiring next year, stated " why don't we have a meeting that focuses on How we can make it easier for the rank and file to do their job?" Instead we have the same meetings every month (now get this) that tell us Exactly what we already know."
  
  Jfed asked for him to stay after so they can further discuss his suggestions( oooohhhhhh Jfed gonna make you stay after school!!!)
  
  Last rumor tidbit is priceless!
  Our beloved James Maurer supposedly stated to media off the record after a police memorial fundraiser "Jfed is Milton Bradley and the City of Chicago is the Cubs now something gotta give or go." ( GOD I miss that guy)
  
  Jfed's little sidekick stated he would look into that suggestion and then asked to see the Hiher Up after the meeting to speak further about it.
  
  I am trying to figure who the Higher up is but I have a very good idea as do most of you.

We have our doubts, but who knew Maurer could be that witty? And the rest of it, even if exaggerated is pretty good, too.

So who could this mysterious person behind the curtain be who's pulling the strings? It's like the Wizard of Oz.

Or a Masters of the Universe.