tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post633078560016306545..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-70679647692884909702008-02-11T16:41:00.000-05:002008-02-11T16:41:00.000-05:00Wilson,<BR/><BR/>I'm Islamic, but thanks for the suggestion.The Amazing Abdulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532303914362984844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-90208189506900515772008-02-11T14:30:00.000-05:002008-02-11T14:30:00.000-05:00Abdul would be wise to recall Proverbs 16:18 :<BR/><I>Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.</I>Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53706842160329185302008-02-11T09:08:00.000-05:002008-02-11T09:08:00.000-05:00Anyone notice that Abdul didn't deny he is the person behind Ballard Rules blog? Maybe he didn't learn his lesson after all, Gary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-44256451224793849562008-02-11T08:39:00.000-05:002008-02-11T08:39:00.000-05:00Shame is like doubt, guilt and fear; those are qualities for lesser men!<BR/><BR/>AbdulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-64377453649928867032008-02-11T08:18:00.000-05:002008-02-11T08:18:00.000-05:00I quoted IndyUndercover, Abdul, when you personally gave me assurances that it was a group of Indianapolis police officers who were doing the blog on their own, and that you personally had nothing to do with its content, although you said you encouraged them in the beginning to put their thoughts into a blog. That turned out to be a complete lie. You were the person behind the blog we now know because of a probable cause affidavit which was made public and which fellow blogger Ruth Holladay reported on. You have never disputed that affidavit. And you have never answered to the public why you allowed the outing of a confidential police informant, a pregnant woman, and effectively placed her life in danger. Absolutely shameful.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-61205150965925366132008-02-11T07:44:00.000-05:002008-02-11T07:44:00.000-05:00Welsh,<BR/><BR/>Sorry to disappoint you but my credibility is just fine. The only people who complain are the people who couldn't stand me before. <BR/><BR/>If anything, I have even more credibility and influence now than before. In fact I would say I have a lot more influence than you.<BR/><BR/>And let's be honest, you quoted IndyUndercover on a number of occasions. And they were more effective at making change in this town than anybody.<BR/><BR/>Most blogs wish they had that much power, especially you.<BR/><BR/>AbdulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-48855010865260247362008-02-10T22:18:00.000-05:002008-02-10T22:18:00.000-05:00It would appear to me that the Ballard Rules blog is authored by the same person who does Frugal Hoosiers.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-83560915150770416022008-02-10T19:39:00.000-05:002008-02-10T19:39:00.000-05:00I think Ryan has to give up his chairmanship of the Public Safety Committee. I don't see how it gets around that, but then again, Mary Moriarty Adams chaired it and her husband is a police officer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53825000871532874482008-02-10T18:56:00.000-05:002008-02-10T18:56:00.000-05:00Alright, what politician doesn't have a conflict of interest. That is the nature of the "game," isn't it? I think of any person who ran/is in office Greg Ballard is the least "connected" person that I have ever seen get elected. The true test for this administration will be if the citizens of this city are better off in 4 years. But for now I think we must cut Ballard and some others some slack and see what happens, all the while keeping a watchful out.<BR/><BR/>REMEMBER NOVEMBERJennie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878249975434866317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-612868378665112832008-02-10T18:42:00.000-05:002008-02-10T18:42:00.000-05:00Hey Wilson, why did you take down the Andre YouTube you were so proud of???? You revealed Andre to be a TRUE sexist pig! I bet THAT is the future he wants for his daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-90221605624770120842008-02-10T18:37:00.000-05:002008-02-10T18:37:00.000-05:00I seriously doubt Abdul would be stupid enough to do another anonymous blog. He's still trying to shake the damage to his credibility and reputation from the IndyUndercover fiasco.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-74422849265844347972008-02-10T17:48:00.000-05:002008-02-10T17:48:00.000-05:00Gary, have you seen Abdul's latest blog ballardrules.com ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-86216428514744756252008-02-10T17:13:00.000-05:002008-02-10T17:13:00.000-05:00You forgot to mention that Vaughn is a former employee of Carl Brizzi's. I understand Carl gets Ryan invited to some of Timmy Durham's wild parties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-6148428643491138262008-02-10T16:51:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:51:00.000-05:00Im a Democrat, and I'm going to give Ryan Vaughn the benefit of the doubt--for now. He has been responsive to neighborhood groups, citizens and constituents in multiple zoning and ABC cases. He has had the opportunity to b ack away from supporting them more than once, because it might be a little more politicall yexpedient. He did not. Yet anyway.<BR/><BR/>As someone who was represented by Jim Bradford for, well, too long, I can't tell you what a refreshing change that is.<BR/><BR/>The method by which he earns his income deserves extra scrutniy when his employer gets, directs or advocates for city dollars.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the method to alleviate all this sturn und dramm, is to beef up the Conflict of Interest Statements, and have Mr. Vaughn, and any other councillors, fully disclose every single dime.<BR/><BR/>(Are you paying attention, Monroe?)<BR/><BR/>The current disclosure form is a complete joke.<BR/><BR/>I'm willing to cut Ryan some slack until he abuses the priveledge. We all have to earn a living. But the hawk eyes are on you, Vaughn...tred carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-6454953528154837002008-02-10T15:04:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:04:00.000-05:00Think about this. Ryan Vaughn chairs the Public Safety Committee. How can he vote on any matter involving any number of matters which come before the committee given that his new law firm represents the county prosecutor's office, the Superior Courts and the private company which manages Jail II. He also serves on the Criminal Justice Planning Council. Scott Newman serves on the Council. He's a former Barnes & Thornburg partner who founded the DNA testing firm with which the county contracts. Carl Brizzi serves on the Council. He has contracted the services of Barnes & Thornburg. Brizzi and Mayor Ballard are co-chairing the Council. Mayor Ballard relied on Bob Grand, the firm's managing partner, to run his transition team. He helped Newman get his job, along with David Reynolds, city controller and another member of the Council. Does anyone honestly believe there won't be collusion between these various people in conducting the important affairs of city government? What a joke. If I ever hear the GOP bring up Monroe Gray's name and the issue of ethics again, I will scream. A month on the job and the GOP proves it takes ethics even less seriously than Monroe Gray did, and that' not saying much.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-23518632562501191062008-02-10T14:09:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:09:00.000-05:00So is the assertion that Tom John actually did anything to get Greg Ballard elected mayor.<BR/><BR/>Luckily he'll be gone as Chairman in 2009.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-78402479596657989462008-02-10T13:28:00.000-05:002008-02-10T13:28:00.000-05:00Don't forget Barnes & Thornburg was the firm which hired two of Jack Abramoff's cronies to enhance their D.C. lobbying practice and both of them wound up in jail for bribery-related offenses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-11775169255953648722008-02-10T12:53:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:53:00.000-05:00Greg Ballard is just another liar who happened to be elected after doing what he does best! Misleading the public! What a joke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5500822285263944132008-02-10T12:51:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:51:00.000-05:00It is so clear that Greg Ballard is a prostitute of the highest calling. Everything that he has done has be political and all about making money for him and his corrupt political friends. Now I understand why so many good and honest people have been betrayed by Greg Ballard! Enjoy your illegal and unethical profits Greg Ballard! Perhaps one day an honest Attorney General will indict you for what you have done to this city!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-60699104215445786082008-02-10T12:08:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:08:00.000-05:00He is a republican what do you expect????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1862622153954142422008-02-10T11:40:00.000-05:002008-02-10T11:40:00.000-05:00I agree that Ryan is a much better councilor than Jim Bradford, but he can't get away from the inevitable conflicts of interest. Say what you want about the other big law firms in town, but they generally will not permit attorneys at their firms to run for political office to avoid the conflict issues. This is the second time Barnes & Thornburg has hired someone on the City-Council.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-57783906564233134772008-02-10T11:26:00.000-05:002008-02-10T11:26:00.000-05:00Tell me this, all you smart lawyers: why does the prosecutor need outside counsel? Except, of course, those special criminal cases.<BR/><BR/>But a lawyer to represent the prosecutor at the legislature? Please.<BR/><BR/>Ryan Vaughn may need to check his ethics at the door, but he's a damn sight better than his predecessor, Jim Bradford, whose foibles included abandoning neighbors on zoning cases, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-39812494550475962612008-02-10T09:57:00.000-05:002008-02-10T09:57:00.000-05:00Greg Ballard's <I>"Clean Government"</I> pledge: <B>To the victors, the spoils</B> ?Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.com