Comments on Advance Indiana™: Hate Crimes And Family Values

As a car salesman, Eric Dickerson can make all kin...

2006-09-27T07:32:00.000-05:00

As a car salesman, Eric Dickerson can make all kinds of slick campaign promises to get himself elected. Congresslady Julia Carson has a 34 year distinguished, proven voting record on issues.

Dickerson wants to join the failed GOP in Washington DC with its sorry six-year history on Iraq, Katrina, deficits, etc.

Had Enough ? Vote Democratic !

Rep. Carson has more than words spoken or promises...

2006-09-26T17:42:00.000-05:00

Rep. Carson has more than words spoken or promises yet tested (think Ron Franklin); she has a long voting record that has put those words and promises into action!

Kay,From what I have heard Mr. Dickerson say ( In ...

2006-09-26T15:47:00.000-05:00

Kay,

From what I have heard Mr. Dickerson say ( In person as of last night - not on a web site ) is that he is against any new Ammendments to the constitution.

It is one thing to say - go here and read where a candidate stands - but to be able to ask all the candidates face to face - one on one - is a much better way to really learn about the candidates.

Because to me BOTH candidates are applying for the job as my Congressmen.

As for the ongoing spew-fest, Advance Indiana (ans...

2006-09-26T14:24:00.000-05:00

As for the ongoing spew-fest, Advance Indiana (answer to Eric Miller’s ‘Advance America’ GOP organization ?? ) seems risibly mired in that proverbial mucky place as only a Log Cabin Republican could be:

On the one hand AI needs readers to believe that Eric Dickerson’s 'arrest record’ for domestic violence is not a legitimate campaign issue; because, after all, he was never convicted and because Dickerson has sorta indicated that he would not use the gay wedge hammer, even though it’s his GOP party that invented the gay wedge-hammer.

At the same time, but on the other hand, he also needs readers to believe that Rep. Carson’s estranged family member arrest record and conviction is a legitimate issue in the campaign; even though, Rep. Carson renounced the violence AND has always maintained a 100% voting record in support of the GLBT communities best interests.

As a long-time reader of the Advance Indiana blog I’ve come to appreciate that Gary Welsh (editor and sole contributor?) is indeed very skilled at the profession he practices. While following along with his incredibly prolific posts, it is, for me, beyond a shadow of doubt that the man knows how to advocate for the person requiring his protection and support. In this case, Republican candidate Eric Dickerson.

Dickerson, may be the solitary GOP candidate campaigning in Indiana to say he won’t stoop to using the wedge hammer to bash the Queer folk living in the 7th. .. but will he do more? Will he (can he) vote AGAISNT the proposed Constitutional Amendment banning same sex marriage, given the opportunity?

From what I’ve read, Rep. Carson’s voting record s...

2006-09-26T13:58:00.000-05:00

From what I’ve read, Rep. Carson’s voting record supports a long history of representing the best interests of her constituency. An overview of her constituency, Congressional District 7 demographics, can be found here:

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/elections/keyraces/census/in/district-7/

Also seems to me that Rep. Carson is as easily accessible as are her positions on the issues. Anyone actually wanting the facts, as represented by this sample of her congressional voting record, can review her record of voting WITH the middle class position here:

http://www.drummajorinstitute.com/
congress/outerenvelope_house.htm

And while your at the site, by all means, check out how the other Indiana Representatives voted on those same middle class issues. You’ll find that All of the Republican Representatives (Souder, Sodrel, Pence, Hostettler, Chocola, Buyer, Burton) voted in lockstep AGAISNT these interests:

http://www.drummajorinstitute.com/
congress/outerenvelope_house.htm

Russ, you raise a good point. In fact, the prosecu...

2006-09-26T11:39:00.000-05:00

Russ, you raise a good point. In fact, the prosecutor in the Carson case relied on the aggravating circumstances under which the crime was committee to urge tougher sentencing. That is what prosecutors do in the absence of the automatic sentence enhancing required under a hate crimes law.

I'm not totally unopposed to a hate crime law, and...

2006-09-26T11:30:00.000-05:00

I'm not totally unopposed to a hate crime law, and I'm no lawyer or anything, but what about "aggravated" charges? Can't those existing laws be used in these cases? I know "aggravated" often refers to the degree of injury or if another felony is committed during the act or depending on the type of weapon used, but I guess I'm not clear on the need for an additional law if another one should be employed for the same purpose.

Between Julia Carson's constituency and Mayor Bart...

2006-09-26T11:22:00.000-05:00

Between Julia Carson's constituency and Mayor Bart sucking up to her constituency, it's no wonder that people are moving out of Indy to "whiter" counties to the north and west.

Wilson what's wrong with hearing what your candida...

2006-09-26T10:54:00.000-05:00

Wilson what's wrong with hearing what your candidate thinks from herself instead of going to this vote-smart website? As if Julia submitted the opinions there on her own. Then again it's her campaign staffers that think for her isn't it?

Anon 10:47 can you repost that as a link the URL was chopped off.

http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/2006/09/allen_and...

2006-09-26T09:47:00.000-05:00

http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/2006/09/allen_and_nword.html

from "Political Wire"Negative Ads Central to Repub...

2006-09-26T09:11:00.000-05:00

from "Political Wire"

Negative Ads Central to Republican Strategy

The Los Angeles Times says mudslinging is becoming "a key strategy in the Republican political arsenal as the party fights to keep control of Congress: going negative and personal, early and often."

"While President Bush and national GOP leaders are attacking Democrats on such big issues as national security and America's role in the world, individual Republicans are hitting their opponents hard -- below the belt, some critics say -- on personal and local issues."

"Negative campaigning is hardly new, and Democrats are dishing dirt against Republicans too. But mudslinging is crucial to the Republican plan for this year's midterm elections, because the party's hold on power will probably hinge on shifting attention from the unpopular war in Iraq and other national issues that cut against them."

Regarding the 1930 Marion lynching -- one thing to...

2006-09-26T08:57:00.000-05:00

Regarding the 1930 Marion lynching -- one thing to note is that the two men who were lynched were not innocent, as you stated. They did shoot and kill a man, as witnessed by two people, and one of then admitted it. They didn't rape the woman who was with the victim (that was used as another reason for the lynching).

That certainly doesn't excuse them being dragged from jail, brutally tortured and then hung while hundreds of people watched, all without any due process, or the beating and almost hanging of a third man who was later tried and proven innocent.

Mr. Wilson,You claim that she wants to talk issues...

2006-09-26T07:18:00.000-05:00

Mr. Wilson,

You claim that she wants to talk issues.

It is interesting how you know so much about her but not her schedule ? Do you go to all of these events that she has been at ? Is it ESP that tells you were to go to be where she is at ?

But how am I the average citizen supposed to find out where I can hear and see her talk ?

Interesting how you charactorize Mr. Dickerson as rushing to events and Mrs. Carson just being at several events. Could it be that she is rushing to events to be seen after seeing Mr. Dickerson schedule ?

It seems folk seem to know Mr. Dickerson well and can see where he is at and can actually hear him speak on the issues.

That is the kind of person I want in office. One that is accessable - not shielded from the voter.

Folk interested in both candidates' positions on t...

2006-09-26T07:08:00.000-05:00

Folk interested in both candidates' positions on the issues can check them out in detail at www.vote-smart.org

As I said earlier - she did not raise that grandso...

2006-09-26T06:18:00.000-05:00

As I said earlier - she did not raise that grandson. She never spoke of him before that horrible crime.

I know not Ms. Carson's schedule. She is not some newcomer to the political process, rushing desperately from event to event during the election season. For many years she has been to a number of activities in Indpls. Folk know her well. She was at several public events last Sunday...

Wilson Allen 46201: It appears that you are her o...

2006-09-26T05:44:00.000-05:00

Wilson Allen 46201: It appears that you are her official spokesperson. so tell us, recess for Congress begins Friday, October 6th.

From October 7 through November 6th. Where will Julia Carson be appearing? Do you have her calendar published? If not, why not?

She is known for showing up late and leaving early so the public can't ask her any questions.

She can't hide for 30 days unless she is admitted to the hospital. Oops! I just gave her an excuse to avoid the public until election day.

Advance Indiana:Wilson Allen is a idiot. It seems...

2006-09-26T05:32:00.000-05:00

Advance Indiana:

Wilson Allen is a idiot.

It seems to me that Julia Carson knew about the the Latino Domestic Violence Rally last week.
On Monday, she met with the Star's editorial board and setup Eric Dickerson. The controversy was to continue through the weekend for the rally supporters to associate Mr. Dickerson with domestic violence.

Julia Carson knew it would come up so to get in front of the story of her grandson's hate crimes against Hispanic/Latinos, she tied both together.

She didn't admit to fights she had with her own husbands, and the acts of violence she committed when they walked out on her for other women.

Wilson if you are so close to the family, what was her 2nd husband's name, the retired military one and where is he now? Why did he file for a divorce from Julia Carson?

I bet he has some stories to tell about her.

You are calling us dog? So that's what Julia taug...

2006-09-26T01:23:00.000-05:00

You are calling us dog?

So that's what Julia taught you while you were in her employ. My god, no wonder her grandson was a monster.

The "honorable" Ms. Carson can't use the "in D.C."...

2006-09-26T01:12:00.000-05:00

The "honorable" Ms. Carson can't use the "in D.C." excuse after this week. Congress will be out of session. What's next?? Is she going to break a hip??

Hey, Wilson.I'm sure Ms. Carson wouldn't openly me...

2006-09-26T01:06:00.000-05:00

Hey, Wilson.

I'm sure Ms. Carson wouldn't openly mention her most public failure--the grandson she raised, Jaimie Carson.

Actually, it was Carson's grandson--but she raised...

2006-09-26T01:03:00.000-05:00

Actually, it was Carson's grandson--but she raised him. If this is not a reflection on Ms. Carson, I'm not sure what would be.

"When a challenger is so far behind and so underfu...

2006-09-26T00:17:00.000-05:00

"When a challenger is so far behind and so underfunded, it doesn't make a lot of sense to give him free publicity through a plethora of debates, does it now?"

Underfunded? So far behind? Just because the treasury is low on the day the report is done doesn't mean he's out of money. You know sort of like how car dealers would sell off their inventory before March 1st to avoid paying inventory taxes. "so far behind" ... the only poll that matters is the one on election day. Several polls that aren't tainted by the mainstream media are showing Eric getting closer and closer. And "free publicity" or not, your candidate would be resoundly beaten in a debate even with half of Eric's mind tied behind his back. So how does your candidate get thru her day anyway? Wild Irish Rose? Thunderbird? Olde English 800?

Face it your days of being cozy with those in power are numbered.

I am a life long Democrat - but to read this I am ...

2006-09-25T23:34:00.000-05:00

I am a life long Democrat - but to read this I am ashamed.

Mr. Wilson - I see on Mr. Dickerson calendar he is going to be at many community events that are open to all candidates - such as the Holy Angels Catholic Church Town Hall Meeting on Sept. 29th and the Indiana Authors Bookstore - Q and A on Sept. 30th that both candidates are invited to. I also see on Oct. 3rd the Community forum - Impact of blogs on this congressional race, on Oct 11th the Indpls Assn of Health Underwriters "Meet the Candidates" Forum and Oct 12th Arsenal Heights Civic League meeting.

Since you seem to have a inside track to Mrs. Carson and there is no way to see her schedule on any of her web sites - do you know if she will be attending any of the above events, Q and A's and such so the public can ask BOTH Candidates questions on the issues that seem so near and dear to your heart ?

From all that I have seen and read and listened to - I am telling all of my Democratic friends to Vote for Mr. Dickerson.

Serious allegations of wrongdoing in public life? ...

2006-09-25T21:34:00.000-05:00

Serious allegations of wrongdoing in public life? from whom? The batshit crazy twins, Jocelyn and Darla? When you are just making shit up, no proof can ever be produced...

The Russians have an old saying: "Any stick will do to beat the horse." Ms. Carson has long shrugged off numerous attacks her entire successful political career - Gary Welsh is just the latest bearer of bullshit. He probably won't be the last either ...

The dogs bark but the caravan moves on.

I don't disagree in general anon 10:07. Carson, ho...

2006-09-25T21:18:00.000-05:00

I don't disagree in general anon 10:07. Carson, however, will not answer any questions about her actions in public office, including serious allegations of wrongdoing, let alone her personal life. When confronted with these questions, she simply accuses her opponents of racism and negative campaigning. By contrast, she expects her opponents' personal lives to be cracked open like a peanut.