re: #9 Bob Levin

Chicago is bigger than Israel, in terms of population? I wouldn’t be surprised.

By the way, if Hawk Harrelson doesn’t change his home run call, then Chicago should we wiped off the map. [This is a mistranslation.—Robert Fisk]

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No, Cook County has a bit over 3 million people. But the Chicago metro area is somewhat close to Israel’s size.