tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post1424689882586698845..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-38997364960895088932007-08-24T15:16:00.000-05:002007-08-24T15:16:00.000-05:00I don't think it is fair to criticize Greg Ballard about how he is running his campaign. First he's a novice and secondly he is under no obligation to do anything except follow the rule of law which he is doing! Ballard brought up ethics issues because there are politicians who are breaking the rule of law. <BR/><BR/>Ballard is compliant with the law.<BR/><BR/>HERE'S A PRESS RELEASE I JUST SAW:<BR/>For Immediate Release<BR/>Contact: Kurt Fullbeck<BR/>635-8881<BR/><BR/>Ballard Calls for 3 Mayoral Debates<BR/><BR/>Proposal will give public opportunity to hear candidates' views<BR/><BR/>INDIANAPOLIS-Greg Ballard, Republican candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis, today challenged incumbent Mayor Bart Peterson to three televised debates this fall during their mayoral campaigns.<BR/><BR/>"There has been a large outcry from the public and the media in recent weeks to hear my opponent and I talk about the issues face to face," said Ballard. "I embrace any opportunity to discuss the problems facing our city and to compare our plans for Indianapolis' future."<BR/><BR/>Ballard agreed in principle earlier this week to an October debate to be televised on WISH-TV (CBS) and moderated by Reporter Jim Shella. Ballard called for two more debates to be televised on Indianapolis' two other major broadcast networks, WRTV-TV (ABC) and WTHR-TV (NBC). Ballard also called for the other two debates to utilize a panel of moderators and a town hall format respectively.<BR/><BR/>"The citizens of Indianapolis should have an opportunity to see my opponent and me in a variety of venues and formats," Ballard stated. "The goal of these debates is to give voters as much information as possible to help them determine who will best lead Indianapolis forward through these difficult times."<BR/><BR/>Ballard sent letters to the Peterson campaign, WRTV-TV, and WTHR-TV offering his proposal and discussing the opportunity to debate.<BR/><BR/>"There are many issues affecting Indianapolis and many questions as to how our government should move our great city forward," Ballard said in his letter to Mayor Peterson. "In that spirit, I would like to offer you the opportunity to formalize your commitment to providing voters the information they desire in this campaign by agreeing to three televised debates with me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-15922204320481559802007-08-24T14:19:00.000-05:002007-08-24T14:19:00.000-05:00Wilson. Why don't you tell us all the reasons that Monroe Gray is an honorable man and worthy to be president of the CCC?<BR/><BR/>And while you are at it, please speak to us about why he would withhold evidence that Patrice Abdullah did not reside in his district? What is being done about this breach of the public's trust?<BR/><BR/>Didn't Monroe Gray write a letter stating that Patrice Abdullah should not serve on the council if he doesn't live in his district? So why on earth didn't Monroe Gray pipe up back in January and say something, Wilson?<BR/><BR/>So, Wilson please speak to the honor of the city council president.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53605744596998194822007-08-24T07:05:00.000-05:002007-08-24T07:05:00.000-05:00wilson, <BR/>Have you or anyone in the ghetto mafia serve one day in the defense of our nation? (Very few of you if any is safe to say) I served 23 years and didn't take one payoff, or accept one concrete contract, or open one bar in a per se "government building", or lie about where I lived, or drive a government vehicle when I was off duty.<BR/><BR/>The only benefit I receive is from my service is what I've earned. Your inner circle of career politicians makes me sick. Earn a living... contribute to society instead of playing people.<BR/><BR/>Chief46226Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-37760850406715642472007-08-24T04:22:00.000-05:002007-08-24T04:22:00.000-05:00"Not desperate. Not hypocritical, just amused at watching Ballard squirm when called on the FIRST question his communications person should have prepped him for.<BR/><BR/>By the way, why do they keep putting Ballard (who appears to be a, shall we say "profuse," sweat-er) in outdoors press conferences on extremely hot day. Makes him look like he's just climbed out of a vat of oil. "<BR/><BR/>Whatever..<BR/>Perhaps the press conferences are being held outside because thats where Mr. Ballard has been, campaigning.<BR/><BR/>Wow, just when I thought Tulley was an objective journalist, he has to type up a shrill, partisan hateful column. I was about to give him props, but instead see he really IS another Democrat, relying on style over substance to persuade an audience.<BR/><BR/>The comment "has done nothing to connect with the voters" shows his ignorance. Mr. Tulley, you're just pissed that Mr. Ballard has done nothing to connect with YOU and your media ilk. By the way, in the 2 week span you blathered about, I think Mr. Ballard spent 4-5 days, 2 hrs at a time, at the Republican booth. The rest of the time has been spent working neighbohoods county-wide. You know that though, nice character assassination attempt to your readers, tho. <BR/><BR/>I think we know who the "joke" is. It's not Greg Ballard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-65371251959425907762007-08-24T00:59:00.000-05:002007-08-24T00:59:00.000-05:0012:02 a.m. said:<BR/><BR/><I>Jim Shella needs to get a new line-up on his PBS show. That tired bunch hasn't changed in 10 years. Jim, don't you realize people are tired hearing what Anne Delaney, Mike McDaniel and what's-his-face think?</I> <BR/><BR/>True dat.<BR/><BR/>But Shella also represents the dinosaurs he has as "experts" on his program. All of them are old and out of touch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24614673754186640312007-08-24T00:02:00.000-05:002007-08-24T00:02:00.000-05:00The local media should realize nobody gives a rat's a** what they think or report.<BR/><BR/>No one watches local news anymore and newspaper readership is down. Has-beens and never-will-bes like Norm Cox, Jim Shella and Tully need to realize this.<BR/><BR/>Jim Shella needs to get a new line-up on his PBS show. That tired bunch hasn't changed in 10 years. Jim, don't you realize people are tired hearing what Anne Delaney, Mike McDaniel and what's-his-face think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24222384662725535422007-08-23T23:39:00.000-05:002007-08-23T23:39:00.000-05:00Mr. Ballard is one of the finest men I have ever met. He doesn't let lies flow trippingly from his tongue, as Bart can. So, at times he might seem, to the uneducated, to be slow to answer. Unlike Bart, he studies the situation, prior to making a rash move. I believe that is what a leader is supposed to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-60323780335029625672007-08-23T23:22:00.000-05:002007-08-23T23:22:00.000-05:00Hey Anon and Wilson!<BR/><BR/>Fu*k the GHETTO MAFIA!<BR/>Call me a racist. I really don't care.<BR/><BR/><BR/>flipperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-19179802829488241122007-08-23T21:55:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:55:00.000-05:00Wow! Nice to see the 25th floor visits here along with Wilson! Its funny how the press is always asking for somebody to run against Bart. With all the ethical problems that Bart,Monroe, Frank and the rest of the Dems have you'd think this would be a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately people like Tully and Wilson continue to stick their head in the sand and carry the torch for a political party that has done nothing but ruin this city in the last 7 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26148268402858132152007-08-23T21:53:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:53:00.000-05:00Mr. Ballard, politely tell Tully and the rest of the birdbrains where to kiss. He has a history of backstabbing. You won't be the first or last to be burnt if you play his game. Play your own game and tell Matt to take a hike.indyerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817373902728915873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-23436735475396338572007-08-23T21:43:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:43:00.000-05:00"How much money you got, Greg?"<BR/><BR/>How much money you got Wilson?<BR/><BR/>Why are you so rude as to call him Greg? <BR/><BR/>Do you call Mayor Peterson, Bart?<BR/><BR/>A man with character would address him as Mr. Ballard<BR/><BR/>Wilson that's the same crap you pulled with Eric Dickerson. If Greg Ballard wanted you to know how much money he had you would be included in his campaign meetings.<BR/><BR/>Show the man the respect that he would show you.indyerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817373902728915873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-54700668776795724672007-08-23T21:38:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:38:00.000-05:00It is strange that Tully would hold Ballard to a standard he isn't requiring of Peterson. I'm sure the mayor's contributions are a lot more interesting than Ballard's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-18687486437213936682007-08-23T21:25:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:25:00.000-05:00I'm a Democrat, but this is an excellent potential media hit by Ballard.<BR/><BR/>Too bad he got into a pissing match at the news conference with Tully. Norm stuck up for Tully. Probably mad there wasn't a buffet at the news conference.<BR/><BR/>Norm--dial in a salad once in a while, OK?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-44068063341834282292007-08-23T21:10:00.000-05:002007-08-23T21:10:00.000-05:00Not desperate. Not hypocritical, just amused at watching Ballard squirm when called on the FIRST question his communications person should have prepped him for.<BR/><BR/>By the way, why do they keep putting Ballard (who appears to be a, shall we say "profuse," sweat-er) in outdoors press conferences on extremely hot day. Makes him look like he's just climbed out of a vat of oil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-47634190928017831102007-08-23T20:45:00.000-05:002007-08-23T20:45:00.000-05:00Yes, Norman Cox is a bastion of expert opinion, isnt he? (Insert eyeroll here)<BR/><BR/>I think Greg Ballard should release his financial statement before he is legally obligated to do so, IF Monroe Gray, all Democrat Council members, and what the hell, all the Republican caucus are given the same level of scrutiny as Ballard is being given by some shrill, frantic posters here. Of course, every donor has to be listed above the $99 mark. I'd be REAL interested in seeing who is supporting Gray et sic ad nauseam.<BR/><BR/>Any takers?<BR/><BR/>*crickets*<BR/><BR/>'Thought so. Hypocrites, and desperate ones at that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-88136157555383962522007-08-23T20:06:00.000-05:002007-08-23T20:06:00.000-05:00"Bar lobbyists or other persons with a financial interest from serving on any commission or board that directly affects or deals with their lobbying or financial interests."<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. . . would that almost wipe out the current zoning board?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-83512635445822752862007-08-23T19:05:00.000-05:002007-08-23T19:05:00.000-05:00Why won't Ballard practice what he preached?<BR/><BR/>How much money you got, Greg?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41688907032185088512007-08-23T18:35:00.000-05:002007-08-23T18:35:00.000-05:00Wilson, there you go again.. desparately trying to change the subject from the grotesque failures of your masters.<BR/><BR/>Where is Mr Peterson's "Ethics Plan" <BR/><BR/>Oh I know, under review by the various city "officials" owner/operators of the taxpayer funded 300 club in the Julia Carson CenterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-88962094880878204882007-08-23T17:57:00.000-05:002007-08-23T17:57:00.000-05:00WRTV6's Norman Cox just wrote:<BR/><BR/><I>"Do the parties still hold candidate schools? If so, Greg Ballard needs to attend one. It’s not too late, of course.<BR/><BR/>The Republican candidate for mayor of Indianapolis held a news conference this morning to urge tougher ethics requirements. His printed hand-out had a quote from him criticizing former council member Patrice Abduallah for accepting a Super Bowl trip and tickets and refusing to reveal the donor. It also had a six-point program to improve ethics and openness in government.<BR/><BR/>Okay, most reporters thought. The Abduallah quote will make a good sound bite. And we can summarize the six-point plan in our stories. So what does Ballard do when he steps up to the microphone? He skips over the Abduallah stuff and reads the boring six-point plan. So much for this story.<BR/><BR/>But to make matters worse, Ballard then gets into a fight with Indianapolis Star columnist Matt Tully over his refusal to reveal how much money his campaign has raised. Ballard says it’s because he doesn’t have to do so until the October reporting deadline.<BR/><BR/>But, hey, isn’t this a news conference that HE called to urge tougher ethics standards?<BR/><BR/>So shouldn’t he be willing to do something more than the absolute MINIMUM?<BR/><BR/>Or could this have something to do with the probability that Ballard has raised so little money that revealing the amount might dry up contributions from other donors wondering about the viability of his effort to unseat Mayor Peterson?"</I>Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-55079071901182437682007-08-23T17:34:00.000-05:002007-08-23T17:34:00.000-05:005:03 and other posters to this blog, please don't use the term "ghetto mafia" anymore. That term is blatantly racist, and unacceptable in civil discourse. If you don't agree with Julia Carson, Monroe Gray, King Ro Conley or other black politicians, point out how that person is wrong and you are right. But please stop disparaging African-American public officials by using this kind of a racist label. It only distracts from the point you are trying to make, no matter how valid it may be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-85013729042456190272007-08-23T17:03:00.000-05:002007-08-23T17:03:00.000-05:00Too bad mayor Peterson will NEVER do anything like that. <BR/>He wants to make sure that the people are in the dark and know only what he wants tells them. <BR/>Uninformed voters tend to vote for the people in charge already.<BR/>This is why the ghetto mafia wants only certain people in office because they can be controlled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-78379727659057442992007-08-23T16:53:00.000-05:002007-08-23T16:53:00.000-05:00Jim is smarter asleep than Tully is awake.<BR/><BR/>And more industrious.<BR/><BR/>Hell my Labrador is more industrious than Tully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-14482499052361084582007-08-23T16:32:00.000-05:002007-08-23T16:32:00.000-05:00He is with Matt Tully I thinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com