tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post9167184877007829850..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-71978755103982342582007-12-24T03:30:00.000-05:002007-12-24T03:30:00.000-05:00Why can't these politicians just figure out a way to legalize all forms of <A HREF="http://www.gambling.ph" REL="nofollow">gambling</A> without all of the controversy.. One word: payoffs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-58038530674820611922007-02-15T15:12:00.000-05:002007-02-15T15:12:00.000-05:00I wonder if anyone has considered that millions of dollars from illicit gambling must be laundered and funneled through COMPLICIT finance institutions? And that this size of operation needs protection from prosecution at high levels in police and local government? <BR/><BR/>This story is the tip of a very large iceberg.<BR/><BR/>It should also be noted that banks like Bank of America have recently been charged with providing accounts for large sums of laundered money. $1 in the bank equals about $10 in loan potential. That's a lot of profit. How much would a bank profit per year if they could park $30 million?<BR/><BR/>State Senators show up to keep the police from stopping illegal gambling? Something much bigger than local politics is going on.Legacy Userhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352842018698871960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-74278391461347723722007-02-09T13:31:00.000-05:002007-02-09T13:31:00.000-05:00What did Sen. Howard do with his Super Bowl tickets?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-36409180836765512542007-02-08T21:31:00.000-05:002007-02-08T21:31:00.000-05:00You guys have beat Wilson up so badly that I feel a little guilty...NOT.<BR/><BR/>Howard does nothing but indorse crime within the city by supporting these pea shake houses.<BR/>I for one would like to see the drugs and prostitution diminish. These parlors do nothing but encourage this criminal lifestyle and Howards the chief spokesperson.<BR/>Wilson, Howard is an idiot and so are you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26561631315984884332007-02-08T15:43:00.000-05:002007-02-08T15:43:00.000-05:00BTW-- the 2nd reading of SJR7 just finished with an interesting twist-- seems all the Dems preferred changing the amendment by stripping out line b. Was voted down along party lines...33-17 (division of the house). Sens. Broden, Bowser and Lanane made valiant efforts to educate and get the change accepted. <BR/><BR/>The juggernaut is headed to 3rd Reading probably on Mon/Tues.. just in time for Valentines Day-- such a sweet smack in the face to all UNMARRIED couples...<BR/><BR/>Heaven forbid we'd slow this down-- right Mitch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-18057042092965183892007-02-08T14:45:00.000-05:002007-02-08T14:45:00.000-05:00Desparate people do desparate things. Wilson is known for ignoring the corruption within his political party. He vigously supports the individuals breaking the laws. His passion sucks and leaves him misguided towards dead in issues. Corruption is contagious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-43792432816262869462007-02-08T14:05:00.000-05:002007-02-08T14:05:00.000-05:00Well, even a blind pig can find a truffel once in awhile.<BR/><BR/>Wilson isn't all bad. His passion and conviction are admirable.<BR/><BR/>But nobody in the African American community asked him to come to their defense at the drop of a hat. He does so willingly and often. It's gratuitous and insane. And most A-A's I know agree.<BR/><BR/>When the issue cannot be sanely debated, he pulls the race card every time. <BR/><BR/>Some stars shine brightly for a few moments, and burn out. Some burn nicely for eons.<BR/><BR/>Wilson burned out long, long ago. And most folk know it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-20032919803857765432007-02-08T13:47:00.000-05:002007-02-08T13:47:00.000-05:00The reason Wilson makes irrelevant points is because that is all he can do. His logic is terribly flawed, his viewpoints go off in tangents unrelated to the subject at hand and all of his arguments always end up back at the same two points of origin, race and sexual orientation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-68549276914044709532007-02-08T13:29:00.000-05:002007-02-08T13:29:00.000-05:00Strike two on Wilson. Another irrelevant "point."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-56387967468452400942007-02-08T13:24:00.000-05:002007-02-08T13:24:00.000-05:00In 2004 the Republicans couldn't scrounge up anybody at all to run against Senator Glenn Howard - even a well-experienced loser like Jocelyn Tandy wouldnt be that sacrificial lamb !Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-9262253811879529332007-02-08T13:22:00.000-05:002007-02-08T13:22:00.000-05:00Well, Wilson, he's supported gay issues for a long time, and he has been appropriately thanked for that. Done and done. Over. Try something a little more original, Wilson...<BR/><BR/>Glenn Howard's problem is that he has not, for at least two or three decades, worked at a real job, drawn a real paycheck, and had to survive in the real world. IPL had, or has, a cushy job for him to which he rarely reported. <BR/><BR/>Just like the Pacer athletes, once you play in this arena this long, under a certain set of rules, you begin to think it's common, and acceptable, to behave this way.<BR/><BR/>What if I think that prostitution is no more than "providing a necessary service," and thus should be tolerated by law enforcement? Under the same set of Howard rules, all houses of ill repute should be allowed to flourish as long as they contribute back to the community. It's nuts.<BR/><BR/>The Mayor must stand loudly and clearly against this activity now. However, in his defense, he no longer controls the police. He's not been afraid to use the bully pulpit for better (charter?) schools, video game violence and other issues over which he has little or no control.<BR/><BR/>This issue demands his attention for one reason: it's killing neighborhoods. And he is Lord High Mayor of our neighborhoods.<BR/><BR/>Also known by many, but previously unmentioned here: Sen. Howard will not preside over any Mensa meetings anytime soon. He has been a willing stooge for many unusual public policy intiatives over the years, first on the Council, then in the legislature. And he doesn't even know it. As long as he gets paid, that seems to be enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-6975499316358492942007-02-08T13:08:00.000-05:002007-02-08T13:08:00.000-05:00Anon - ignore the dumpster diver.<BR/><BR/>You know, as long as people like that idiot Howard, Carson, Drummer, Gray...continue to represent this city, Indy will be thought of a second class city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-52052284877721747262007-02-08T12:54:00.000-05:002007-02-08T12:54:00.000-05:00Why.....why should that be noted? What does that have anything to do with this situation. What does Senator Howard's stance on a marriage amendment have any relevance with the fact that he supports illegal gaming?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-80591294753363676212007-02-08T12:50:00.000-05:002007-02-08T12:50:00.000-05:00It should be noted that Democratic Senator Glenn Howard courageously voted against SJR7 (the Anti-Marriage Amendment) last time around and is likely to do so again this session.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.com