tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post701995217812057735..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-10627459260134357532008-02-23T19:39:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:39:00.000-05:00Carson confirmed his intention to run but declined an interview on the subject until he can send a letter to the precinct committeemen who will choose a replacement for his grandmother, the late Julia Carson.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Farakhan spoke at the grandmothers funeral which speaks volumes and this clown Carsonis a Noi hater......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-18411521860603131542008-01-05T14:20:00.000-05:002008-01-05T14:20:00.000-05:00Wilson keeps saying that Andre Carson is NOT Nation of Islam.<BR/><BR/>Well, then, Wilson -- since you know everything -- what kind of Muslim is he?<BR/><BR/>Where does he go for Friday prayers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-16539590652317554212008-01-04T00:12:00.000-05:002008-01-04T00:12:00.000-05:00The middle school principal is nothing but a puppet for the GOP who know that they cant win the district so they will have a candidate in the dem primary...look where his money comes from and who supports him..and then examine his views.....he is a republican...also he wont get many votes from IPS people or Marshall parents and teachers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29006925570491670862008-01-04T00:05:00.000-05:002008-01-04T00:05:00.000-05:00I talked for about 30 minutes with Andre Carson today. I was undecided when I picked up the call, and when I hung up...he had my vote. He's young, intelligent, and much more than just Julia's Grandson. I think when the district gets to know him, that he will be the clear choice. <BR/><BR/>Again, he's much much more than just Julia's grandson!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53912985403147597422008-01-03T12:14:00.001-05:002008-01-03T12:14:00.001-05:00Google is the friend of supercilious questioners...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-69284223777126260462008-01-03T12:14:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:14:00.000-05:00Wilson46201 said... <BR/>As Gary knows full well, it is the voters themselves that determine whether a candidate is qualified or not. White Republican lawyers may have opinions too but the constituents make binding choices based on an amazingly broad set of criteria for "qualified"...<BR/><BR/>---<BR/><BR/>As do those who do the slating and or vote on who gets picked to run in a special election.<BR/><BR/>The voters get to choose from those that are picked by others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-63290830061608684112008-01-03T12:12:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:12:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-35125523190991573582008-01-03T12:09:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:09:00.000-05:00Andre must have earned those degrees online. Tell me, why are there so many Concordia Universities in so many different cities?<BR/><BR/>And what, pray tell, is criminal justice management?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-61320263950589133272008-01-03T11:32:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:32:00.000-05:00Amazing. Posters on this blog condemn and decry Andre Carson's "inexperience". Then others talk up the Principal at John Marshall, backed by Lacy Johnson (?!?!) and Steve Campbell to run for Congress. If Andre is inexperience, by that same measure so would a middle school principal. I think the John Marshall principal for Congress thread is hot air we all need to warm up our homes and cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-77670205841502998692008-01-03T11:16:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:16:00.000-05:00André Carson a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Management from Concordia University-Wisconsin and a Masters in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.<BR/><BR/>André was associated with the NOI as a <I>teenager</I> -- as he matured, his religious outlook changed.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-13155007720338464582008-01-03T11:00:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:00:00.000-05:00Wilson,<BR/><BR/>Andre Carson is no Barack Obama.<BR/><BR/>Where did Andre recieve his college degrees from?<BR/>Let me guess, Martin U?<BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to figure how Andre went from Black Muslim to just a Muslim. I'm certain that Andre will recieve full support from his brother Abdul Hakin-Shabazz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-83294891191552570532008-01-03T10:23:00.000-05:002008-01-03T10:23:00.000-05:00As Gary knows full well, it is the voters themselves that determine whether a candidate is qualified or not. White Republican lawyers may have opinions too but the constituents make binding choices based on an amazingly broad set of criteria for "qualified"...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-33682640223541542732008-01-03T09:53:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:53:00.000-05:00When I was president of the College Republicans at EIU back in 1984, I moderated a debate between Congressman Dan Crane and his GOP primary challenger, State Sen. Max Coffey. Crane was badly damaged by the page scandal and Coffey tried to capitalize on it by challenging him in the primary. Coffey had to punt about 2/3 of the questions because he knew nothing about many of the issues that are asked of a would-be congressman. Afterwards, Coffey's campaign manager accused me of rigging the debate. Crane smashed Coffey by a 2-1 margin but went on to lose the general because of the page scandal. Unfortunately, neither parties are going to have the benefit of a debate between their respective candidates to test them before they are thrust into the special election as their party's candidate. This allows even a completely unqualified candidate like Andre Carson a realistic chance of winning.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-87658584934144202262008-01-03T09:44:00.001-05:002008-01-03T09:44:00.001-05:00André Carson has a Masters degree in Business Management - that requires an economics class or two...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-38615322076226222442008-01-03T09:44:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:44:00.000-05:009:38-<BR/><BR/>Congress doesn't have much to do with monetary policy...that's a job for the Fed. Congress deals with fiscal policy. Maybe a more appropriate questions would be to ask Andre's thoughts on the trade inbalance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-47074527568555545562008-01-03T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:38:00.000-05:00Somebody ought to tell Wilson's<BR/>candidate that being elected to<BR/>Congress requires that you represent everyone in their district whether they be under-priviliged or over-priviliged,<BR/>white or black, mainstream thought or nutcase. <BR/><BR/>Can someone identify what his<BR/>solution is on improving the<BR/>discrepancy between the dollar <BR/>and the euro? Better yet, does he even know what a euro is?<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm a D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-25202313928059416332008-01-03T09:18:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:18:00.000-05:00Wilson, you should teach keyboard "shortcuts for dummies"<BR/>That was something I didn't know, started playing around with it, found out a whole lot of cool things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-30245787707992384762008-01-03T09:16:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:16:00.000-05:00In reference to Andre not passing his test for Excise, the law says that a person must take the test not pass it. Besides, at that time the dept. needed minority officers. From my understanding, Andre did well at the Academy and continued to develop a great rep.<BR/>Also, while the super. was in for a short time, there was more positive work done such as closing bars, the officers receiving good raises, awareness of underage drinking etc... <BR/>Yes, people do mess up and that seems to be all the people look at, time has passed stop shooting the dead horse and let it go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24346222574073468632008-01-03T08:51:00.000-05:002008-01-03T08:51:00.000-05:00The seat will go to a well known African-American not directly connected to the democratic party. An attorney with Ice Miller and High School principal were discussed at the gym this morning. Both are smarter than Andre and are connected to the church community. They are expected to complete the required documents today. Lacy Johnson is backing the lawyer and two high prifile democracts are supporting the principal. The party needs "new blood" and they are looking outside of the circle for new leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-88382103499866533142008-01-03T08:36:00.000-05:002008-01-03T08:36:00.000-05:00Wilson: I really do not understand why you spend so much effort attacking and insulting Ms. Tandy, Darla Williams etc. It is extremely disrespectfully and it demonstrates a certain character flaw in you. You defended Julia Carson and she certainly was not a perfect person! That being the case,why are you so excited about attacking other "non perfect people". You are certainly free to speak your mind in our free society, but being nasty for the sake of nasty is just offensive!<BR/>Be respectful of all people, none of us are perfect!<BR/><BR/>Respectfully yours;<BR/><BR/>Dragon SlayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-6111298206476846032008-01-02T23:51:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:51:00.000-05:00Listen,<BR/><BR/>It comes down to this:<BR/><BR/>Who are the folks on the Dem side worthy for consideration? In my mind, it's not Andre. He needs to cut his teeth more locally/state/etc.<BR/><BR/>Wilson, TY for attempting to be the go-between, but Andre, was most certainly a NOI member a decade ago. It's why Julia travelled to those nationAL noi CELEBRATIONS IN cHICAGO when she was trustee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-13860093658510920652008-01-02T23:50:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:50:00.000-05:0011:26--if you think Bart Peterson is dead in the Democratic Party, please advise us for whom you'll be betting in the next Super Bowl. And I'll bet all my money on the opposite team. You simply don't know what you're talking about.<BR/><BR/>8:32 hit the ball out of the park.<BR/><BR/>It's this simple: Andre got his Excise job only because the then-chief, Gene Hunnycutt, was Julia's security chief before he went to Excise. Gene lasted only a short while there before being drummed out for some unseemly activity. He did stay long enough to grease the skids for Andre, who reportedly failed his written skills test on the first try for the Excise job.<BR/><BR/>Andre has not earned this nomination or election. If there were no other qualified candidates, I'd be inclined to support him. But there are other qualified candidates.<BR/><BR/>David O. would be wonderful, so would Joanne or Greg Porter, Carolene Mays or Robin Winston.<BR/><BR/>Many committeemen and women I know are reviewing all the candidates, and will not support Andre. Oddly enough, besides the qualifications thing, the most cited reason for not supporting Andre that I've heward:<BR/><BR/>Wilson supports him.<BR/><BR/>Seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-17629298319748538802008-01-02T23:26:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:26:00.000-05:001. Joanne Sanders has repeatedly said that she is not interested in running for congress. Why do people keep throwing her name in?<BR/><BR/>2. Jeff White Ha ha ha ha ha <BR/><BR/>3. Bart Peterson is DEAD in the Democratic party.<BR/><BR/>4. Even a poorly run campaign by Bart Peterson and he still carried the 7th congressional district. There is no way a republican will win that district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29950373879785527752008-01-02T22:45:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:45:00.000-05:00"it'd be quite an uphill push for any Republican nominee."<BR/><BR/>Wilson that's the same BS that you were pushing in the Mayoral race. The seat for the 7th is wide open and should prove to be a fight to the finish. Names are still floating within the GOP Elrod isn't a shoe in just yet. <BR/>Andre appears to be a good guy but Sanders would leave him in the dust. <BR/>The GOP can take this seat I for one think it’s time for some representation in the 7th. Jacobs and Carson have convinced me that the US Congress is nothing more than a retirement home. I hope someone proves that wrong.indyerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817373902728915873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-28215126435912867042008-01-02T22:25:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:25:00.000-05:00"faggot" or "fag" is a british term for cigarette. Maybe she was asking you for a Marlboro!<BR/><BR/>If she would have said, "goofy looking little man who is an intelligently diverse and articulate moron" we would know for certain she was talking about Wilson46201Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com