Comments on Advance Indiana™: Bauer Has A Good Idea

Actually I had said back in the previous administr...

2006-08-23T08:53:00.000-05:00

Actually I had said back in the previous administration when it was bantered about to move BMV if you were to move it anywhere, put it under the Indiana State Police.

But right now it's fine where it is.

Now that drivers license registration and renewal ...

2006-08-22T22:06:00.000-05:00

Now that drivers license registration and renewal is so intimately linked with homeland security, how could we possible put BMV under anyone other than the person who has ulitmate responsibility for our milita and security -- the Gov? Like it or not, the BMV is NOT just some administrative deal, there are major security issues involved. Really not appropriate for the SoS these days. Duh.

It seems to me that the best, most logical place f...

2006-08-22T19:51:00.000-05:00

It seems to me that the best, most logical place for the BMV is under the direction of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

The hair piece has certainly become a big liabilit...

2006-08-22T15:10:00.000-05:00

The hair piece has certainly become a big liability for Bauer. When people can't talk about you without mentioning it, it's a problem. Maybe he should consult with Ed Simcox about a new designer.

My point is that BMV needs to stay right where it ...

2006-08-22T11:05:00.000-05:00

My point is that BMV needs to stay right where it is presently located. Moving it around won't do anyone any good.

I'm not sure bad management is the exclusive prove...

2006-08-22T11:01:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure bad management is the exclusive provence of MMM's office.

Wherever BMV resides, its problems need full and honest airing, and solid management. There isn't another service of state government that's more essential and ordinary (it touches almost all of us). Who supervises it is really not material. If I were Sec. of State you couldn't give it to me.

A candidate for Sec. of State was once asked what his job would be if elected. He replied:

"The only statutory duties are the securities division, and to protect and keep the Seal of the State. They give you a large budget to do it, so I'm gonna gaurd the hell out of that seal."
Since then, some election duties have wandered over to that office. A bit simplistic perhaps, but you get the point.

In 1989,. when the SOS was in charge of lobbying registration, Bauer & Co., along with Garton & Co., quickly scuttled that attempt at good government, and transferred lobbyist oversight to the legislature. Slick, huh?

Sorta like beating on your thumb with a hammer because it feels good when you stop.

Bauer's idea is goofy. Just like his rug...you're right, LafBlog...it's hard to take anyone seriously with that Hair Club reject on his dome.

As said oft before, he msut not have a mirror in his house.

And during my lifetime Illinois has also sent 2 ot...

2006-08-22T10:50:00.000-05:00

And during my lifetime Illinois has also sent 2 other governors, the state's attorney general, treasurer and countless other state officials to prison. Your point Sir Hailstone is?

"you go gurl!" ?????Rokita? really?By the way-- c...

2006-08-22T10:05:00.000-05:00

"you go gurl!" ?????

Rokita? really?

By the way-- could someone PLEASE Tell Pat that he needs to come out of the bald closet and just let it all hang out. He would be so much more believable bald and honest.

Sorry. This is the dumbest idea from Pat Bauer yet...

2006-08-22T10:04:00.000-05:00

Sorry. This is the dumbest idea from Pat Bauer yet. Not quite as dumb as the repeal of gastax but it's dumb.

Just look at our western neighbor. The Illinois Secretary of State is historically one of the more corrupt political offices. You remember George Ryan? Former SoS and Governor - his henchmen sold driver's licenses in exchange for campaign contributions. The present Illinois SoS Jesse White has packed his office with cronies. And Pat Bauer thinks THAT is better?

No, try again later but thanks for playing.