Indiana

Time for New Leadership?

Posted on July 20, 2010
If you don’t think it’s time for new leadership to step up to the plate in Indianapolis’ Black community listen to these two interviews.  One is with State Rep. Bill Crawford and the other is with Rev. Charles Ellis of the 10-point Coalition...

Tough Questions Demand Tough Answers

Posted on July 19, 2010
For the city of Indianapolis and Indiana Black Expo, the hard work is about to begin.  What to do about that second Saturday night of Expo.  While I don’t believe for a moment that Expo should be canceled or the event is more trouble than it’s worth, I do believe Expo’s Saturday night problem is [...

IBE Shooting Suspect

Posted on July 19, 2010
Indianapolis Metroplitan Police have released the name and photo of the teen they beleive was responsbile for  Saturday night’s shooting during Indiana Black Expo that sent 9 people to the hospital.  The suspect has been identified as 17-year old Shamus Patton...

Saturday Night Special

Posted on July 18, 2010
As I write this blog post at 1:30 a.m. there is a 10-year old in the hospital who was shot Saturday night in downtown Indianapolis because a bunch of idiots don’t know how to behave in public. I was there in downtown Indianapolis when nine people were shot this weekend...

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In Their Own Words

Posted on July 18, 2010
Here is the audio from today’s news conference regarding the Saturday night shootings.  I’ll have a more analytical piece for you tomorrow. Expo News Conference #1 Expo News Conference #2 Expo News Conference #3 Tanya Bell Charles Harrison Frank Straub Paul Bateman

Friday Follies

Posted on July 16, 2010
There have been lots of little things that popped up this week that are worth mentioning that I didn’t get a chance to comment on, so here they are. Indiana school districts could be on the hook for millions of dollars based on a recent opinion by Attorney General Greg Zoeller...

Is There More Where This Came From?

Posted on July 16, 2010
As the City gets ready to meet next week with a group of local pastors to talk about building better relations between police and certain segments of the community, they may want to look at addressing false allegations of excessive force. Already in the wake of the Brandon Johnson case word of false accusations have started [...

Jaws of Clay

Posted on July 15, 2010
I’ve just finished listening to an interview with Rev. Stephen Clay, the President of the Baptist Ministers Alliance,  the organization that brought Al Sharpton to town and has been “leading” the protests involving Brandon Johnson. Although I am not of the Judeo-Christian persuasion I think the good Reverend may be breaking the commandment that has something [...

Subsidize This!

Posted on July 14, 2010
I can completely understand citizens who are opposed to the deal reached between the Indiana Pacers and the City of   Indianapolis over Conseco fieldhouse’s operations.  Frankly, I would have liked to have seen the City take over the facility and the Pacers pay rent and Indy collect the non-Pacer revenue...

A Deal?s a Deal

Posted on July 13, 2010
By now you’ve heard the City and the Indiana Pacers have worked out a 3-year deal with the Indiana Pacers to take over the costs of operating Conseco Fieldhouse.   The terms are pretty basic, the city “loans” the Pacers $33 million and change and the longer the Pacers stay, the less they have to payback [...

Now That the Circus Has Left Town

Posted on July 12, 2010
I have to admit, I did not stay for all of Al Sharpton’s address last night, I left about 15 minutes before he ended.  I’m on Channel 6 at 5 a.m. on Monday mornings and had a lot of work to do before bed.  And to quote my grandfather, “that Negro was not worth losing [...

On Demand

Posted on July 11, 2010
Between Al Sharpton coming to town tonight to speak about the Brandon Johnson case and the “March for Peace” slated for tomorrow around the City-County building, I must take a moment to give credit where credit is due.  Some people in this town believe there was an injustice and so they’re stepping up and taking [...

When Sharpton Speaks

Posted on July 11, 2010
Believe it or not, when I went to the news conference this afternoon with Al Sharpton on Indianapolis’ east side, I really did try to keep an open mind.  No matter how offensive I find Al Sharpton and insulting he is to anyone with a brain, I told myself to play it straight...

Are You the Light of the World?

Posted on July 10, 2010
There’s an old saying that politics and religion don’t go together.  Someone should post that reminder at the door of the Light of the World Church.   At an ecumenical service slated to kick off  Indiana Black Expo this week, Bishop T. Garrett Benjamin took the opportunity to not only engage the audience, but also take [...

The Al Sharpton Show

Posted on July 08, 2010
The quickest way to turn a serious issue into a circus is to add Al Sharpton to the mix.  So in honor of his upcoming visit this weekend to Indianapolis, I found this clip from the old “In Living Color” television show.  Enjoy.

Got Proof?

Posted on July 07, 2010
I’ve already written about how I think Arizona’s law regarding illegal immigration is unconstitutional so there’s no need to go down that road in the wake the Justice Department’s lawsuit that was filed against the state. However,  I would like to bring up something else...

Thinking Again About the Water Deal

Posted on July 07, 2010
Editor’s Note: The poster known as “Think Again” and I disagree over the proposed transfer of Indy’s water and waste water facilities to Citizens Gas.  I asked him to draft an argument against the proposal in 600 words or less and I told him I would post here...

Think Twice

Posted on July 07, 2010
Editor’s Note:  City-Council President Ryan Vaughn read Think Again’s post regarding the water company and asked me if he could post a response.  I said sure. ********** Six hundred words.  Hmmmm. Abdul limits me to 600 words to refute his ridiculous position, that the pending IWC sale to Citizens Energy is a smart deal...

Tuesday Tidbits

Posted on July 06, 2010
After a nice 4th of July weekend, it’s back to the daily grind of government, politics,  gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo.  So with all that said, here’s what I have for you today… Al Sharpton’s pending visit to Eastern Star Church nearly didn’t happen...

Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 04, 2010
There are two really cool things about the 4th of July. First, it’s an opportunity to think about how truly awesome this country is and despite its challenges and issues, will always rise to the occasion. Second, it’s also an opportunity to be a total dork and post the old WWF (now WWE) Hulk Hogan “Real American” [...

United, They Fall

Posted on July 02, 2010
It’s official, I will never understand the union mentality.  The United Auto Workers Local 23 has decided that no paycheck is better than a paycheck.   The local union has decided not to take a pay cut so a potential buyer can acquire the local stamping plant...

United, They Fall (Part Two)

Posted on July 02, 2010
If you really want to understand the Union mentality, listen to this call from “Mike” from this morning’s show regarding the UAW Local 23 Union’s refusal to take a pay cut, thus resulting in their plant closing down and more than 600 people being put out of a job and state and local governments losing [...

You Can Call Me, Al

Posted on July 01, 2010
Race pimps of the world unite!  You have nothing to lose but your paychecks!  Al Sharpton is coming to town!  Joy!  Rapture! Divinity! I normally don’t get this excited, but when I heard Wednesday afternoon that the Rev. Al Sharpton was coming to Indianapolis on July 11 to talk about the Brandon Johnson case, I haven’t [...

Let?s See Some ID

Posted on June 30, 2010
I just got word the Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state’s Voter ID is constitutional.  The ruling was 4-1.   I will link the opinion when it becomes available. I just got this from Indiana Supreme Court… In League v. Rokita the Court will hand down a 4-1 decision with a dissenting opinion...

Property Tax Problems

Posted on June 30, 2010
Just when you thought Marion County was done with it’s property tax problems, think again… Nearly 1,000 taxpayers could be in jeopardy of losing their homes and businesses due to delinquent property taxes, even though they are appealing their bills...

Voter ID React

Posted on June 30, 2010
Here’s what some Indiana politicos are saying regarding the Indiana Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the State’s Voter ID law. Todd Rokita, Secretary of State ?Hoosier commonsense prevails again. One of the key tools we have put in place to improve elections and protect the strength of our republic ? our Photo ID [...

Keep Your Pistol in Your Holster

Posted on June 29, 2010
I’m going to do this real quick because I’m in a hurry. Newsflash people, the Supreme Court decision that says the 2nd Amendment applies to the states and municipalities does not mean you can take your gun to an Indianapolis park. What the Supreme Court said, which I agree with, is that the 2nd Amendment, just like [...

Keep It Civil

Posted on June 28, 2010
The attorney for the former Carmel High School student who was a victim of alleged hazing by four student athletes has released the Department of Child Services report regarding the attack on his client. You can read a copy of the report here.  It’s pretty graphic so consider yourself warned...

Vop and the Populi

Posted on June 27, 2010
Although Indiana Democrats this past weekend formally nominated their candidates for statewide office under a theme of “A Generation of New Leadership” the new guys are facing the same problems as the previous guys, actually it looks like they have a bigger river in which to swim upstream against stronger currents...

What I?ll Be Watching

Posted on June 25, 2010
Indiana Democrats come to town tonight and tomorrow to nominate their candidates for Secretary of State, Treasurer and Auditor.  The races for Treasurer and Auditor are uncontested, however Vop Osili and Tom McKenna are vying for the Secretary of State position...

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