tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post1260943743546904047..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-67866993607923638912008-01-30T10:01:00.000-05:002008-01-30T10:01:00.000-05:00AI, the Rules of Professional Conduct did not prevent his representation of Gibson. But it looked really bad.<BR/><BR/>As for Malone, based on her comments, it was clear she did not read the amended proposal before blathering on. She missed the point that this ordinance goes beyond what the Rules require and for good reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-31500643780402646272008-01-30T09:22:00.000-05:002008-01-30T09:22:00.000-05:00"I am SO glad I left the moral morass that is Indianapolis."<BR/><BR/>As if the suburban old-boy ring counties are any different or better? Give me a break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-61579817239515743132008-01-30T08:19:00.000-05:002008-01-30T08:19:00.000-05:00anon 5:16, I agree that the Haith ordinance was not meaningless; however, I think a point anon 9:50 may have been trying to make is the very point Barbara Malone made in opposing the ordinance. The rules of professional conduct govern what Haith did. A complaint has been filed with the attorney disciplinary commission and it is being investigated.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-67720641319868135212008-01-30T07:42:00.000-05:002008-01-30T07:42:00.000-05:00I am SO glad I left the moral morass that is Indianapolis. I really thought Ballard would have good, ethical people in office. Ballard may talk a good ethics game, but when the rubber hit the road he has shown he has no clue.<BR/><BR/>This oughta be one short four year term, loaded with some indictments on the back end. And we thought Peterson was bad....just different wolves in other sheep's clothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-36264957383684642012008-01-30T05:16:00.000-05:002008-01-30T05:16:00.000-05:009:50, if you thinkk the Haith resolution was meaningless, then you really aren't paying attention.<BR/><BR/>For confirmation it was meaningful, look at who voted against it.<BR/><BR/>That pretty much tells you all you need to know.<BR/><BR/>It's sad the Council had to enact this prohibition, and that the prior Council saw no harm in employing lawyers who do double-duty representing Councillors in trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-68892390586392651612008-01-30T03:49:00.000-05:002008-01-30T03:49:00.000-05:00Greg Ballard intends to name another Bart Peterson and Frank Anderson supporter as Chief of Police. This person is not qualified and is not honest. A lot like Greg Ballard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-70168154519796231072008-01-29T23:52:00.000-05:002008-01-29T23:52:00.000-05:0041 days until the special election and Mayor Ballard has still failed to perform his legally required duty and establish the polling locations. Almost 400 precincts were eliminated and those voters have to be notified of their new polling places and contracts must be signed with 445 places to serve as polling places and he doesn't seem to have time to do it. I guess he is spending to much at luaus and trying to find a way to bail out the financially troubled Pacers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-47138552476696605912008-01-29T23:33:00.000-05:002008-01-29T23:33:00.000-05:00The GOP is appointing the homobigoted Sue Swayze of the Indiana Family Institute to the Audit Committee. She supported Peterson's re-election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-16481662918726844292008-01-29T23:17:00.000-05:002008-01-29T23:17:00.000-05:00I voted for Timothy Mcquire. Glad to see him involved in somthing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-59414520712444017302008-01-29T22:53:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:53:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see who he names as Chief of Police!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-76236967955579858182008-01-29T22:50:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:50:00.000-05:00Greg Ballard is dishonest and he is no Mayor! I agree, he does look like a big white rat! More so, he acts like a rat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-71879375463217679612008-01-29T22:47:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:47:00.000-05:00The sad thing is that by the way Ballard has taken the responsibility given him by those of us who believed he would bring the change he spoke of, people will now just give up. No faith whatsoever in our political system. As they say.....lips moving, lying. Thanks Mr. Mayor for keeping the political dream alive for simple citizens. Loser.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-52328534354408841272008-01-29T22:15:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:15:00.000-05:00Be my guest, anon 10:02. I suspect you are one of those people who loved it when it was the Democrats who were in control and on the receiving end of the criticism. Now that the Republicans are in charge you expect me to roll over. I'm not Abdul. If you're looking for someone to cheer on the same crap I complained loudly about during the Peterson administration, then go visit Abdul's blog. You'll find plenty of what you're looking for there.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-51331173879893908572008-01-29T22:02:00.000-05:002008-01-29T22:02:00.000-05:00I have become convinced that most of the people who contribute to this blog and many like it simply like to bitch and it wouldn't matter who was in office or what they did. This use to be an entertaining and informative blog but now it seems to be nothing more than a place for people with no apparent life to whine about imaginary corruption and perceived personal slights. Get a life. I think I will find some place that has something to say for a change to occupy my time in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29301622643546391462008-01-29T21:50:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:50:00.000-05:00Talk about hypocrites. The GOP council was falling all over itself patting itself on the back this week for passing a meaningless ordinance saying Aaron Haith can't work for the council and represent individual council members anymore. What the mayor has done by appointing the Simon's lobbyist to run the CIB is a complete betrayal of the public trust, not to mention a betrayal of the campaign pledge he made to the public during the campaign. I'm still sitting here in complete disbelief that this is happening so soon after the change in political power. I had so much hope things were going to be better. My hopes are completely dashed. And to think we've got four more years of this lousy corrupt administration ahead of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-75994222442654918412008-01-29T21:29:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:29:00.000-05:00Michael, as a police officer, I understand you really can't express how you feel about this matter. Don't worry. These people are going to continue to get beat on day after day as long as they continue conducting business in this fashion. I have zero confidence in Greg Ballard at this point. And I probably have about that much in the GOP council. Those people have all turned their backs on the people who elected them. They will get their payback. Believe me, they will.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26620624405110191682008-01-29T21:13:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:13:00.000-05:00Damned if this Democrat doesn't want to (still) give Ballard the benefit of the doubt. 28 days and counting, and he's still naive, but not dishoenst.<BR/><BR/>As far as the Pacers go, I don't even see smoke. The Simons have been excellent citizens over the years via the Pacers.<BR/><BR/>Jeremy Brilliant isn't exactly living up to his last name. I saw the report. A sloppy rehash of what's already known--no new news.<BR/><BR/>The Star's laziness is definitely rubbing off on the electronic media. (sigh)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-55516100779205155572008-01-29T20:47:00.000-05:002008-01-29T20:47:00.000-05:00"I'm sure Michael Hegg will be delighted to learn that his party is rewarding the person who probably cost him his seat as an at-large member of the council. "<BR/><BR/>I really dont care one way or the other, Gary. As a true citizen candidate I succeeded, albeit partially, in my campaign. Ask Rozelle, Ron and Lonnell how they feel.<BR/><BR/>I was aproached by my former candidate colleage and newly elected councilor, Ed Coleman, about serving on a board. I believe the offers from Ed were and are genuine. He's a good man, folks, and one who has a sense of honor and loyalty along with friendship, and I appreciated the offers.<BR/><BR/>However, in that none of the Boards (with the exception of the ABC, which I cannot serve on) offer any renumeration, I had to decline. In my race for an At-Large seat, I lost thousands of dollars in part time income, and spent a lot of my own money on my campaign. I have to be a little selfish now, and look out for the financial needs of my family. So..been working as much overtime and part time as I can. Matter of fact, I just came home from it and saw this thread.<BR/><BR/>However, I have the utmost faith in our newly elected Council, and although I didnt thank those who voted for me, I do so now. Thank you so much!!<BR/><BR/>Respectfully,<BR/><BR/>Michael HeggAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-88942798643643961662008-01-29T20:39:00.000-05:002008-01-29T20:39:00.000-05:00Ballard should be indicted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-80780594450838162092008-01-29T20:37:00.000-05:002008-01-29T20:37:00.000-05:00Has anyone else noticed that Mayor Greg Ballard looks a lot like a Big White Rat? Appearances are reality!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41654390753074595512008-01-29T19:41:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:41:00.000-05:00That's also known as Accidental Mayor.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-58270533559804485872008-01-29T19:36:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:36:00.000-05:00http://www.GregLies.orgWilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-63029618897016147922008-01-29T19:30:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:30:00.000-05:00Ballard can count his blessings that Indiana doesn't allow for recall elections. His ass would be recalled in a New York minute if there was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-76916278019506686492008-01-29T19:16:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for asking, anon 7:12. It's true. Brad Klopfenstein, a past CCC candidate on the Libertarian line, and Timothy Maguire, at-large Libertarian council candidatae from the last election, are being nominated by the GOP for seats on the Board of Zoning Appeals. I'm sure Michael Hegg will be delighted to learn that his party is rewarding the person who probably cost him his seat as an at-large member of the council. Klopfenstein is a real nice guy, but he is also a registered lobbyist for the Indiana License Beverage Association. That means he will have conflicts galore as a member of the Board. Damnit, guys, why the hell are you appointing lobbyists to key government positions. Have you learned nothing from this last election?Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-51661401165045553372008-01-29T19:12:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:12:00.000-05:00What about two Libertarians getting appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Gary?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com