tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post116100175506706019..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Star: Candidates Tackle Issues PolitelyGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161104143885664102006-10-17T11:55:00.000-05:002006-10-17T11:55:00.000-05:00Is this a political blog or a boxing ring for Wils...Is this a political blog or a boxing ring for Wilson and Jocelyn?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161097067953374592006-10-17T09:57:00.000-05:002006-10-17T09:57:00.000-05:00Advance Indiana:My name was being mentioned on thi...Advance Indiana:<BR/><BR/>My name was being mentioned on this blob by Wilson before I knew it existed. Wilson "ghost employee" Allen 46201 is a "dog" and a coward. He continues to bring my name up on these blogs.<BR/><BR/>To date, he has never admitted to or denied the criminal acts committed during his term as Clerk for Center Township. Julia knows he is a loyal idiot and uses him to do her dirty work. Obviously, he has agreed to do it. Personally, I could care less about Wilson Allen or his chosen lifestyle; he is a non-entity in the scheme of things.<BR/><BR/>His primary assignment is to keep my name before the public because he knows that I am the biggest threat to Julia Carson and the rest of the Democrats. I will support who ever I think is the best candidate for public office. They are really curious whom I am supporting. I don't have to be identified with any candidate's campaign. I am a community activist. Wilson just doesn't get it. I left the Democrat Party on my own terms and they know it. The rumors flowed after I served them notice.<BR/><BR/>The black vote has been taken for granted by the Marion County Democrat Party, and it really shows in Center Township. Pardon me Wilson; I have always exercised my constitutional rights. <BR/><BR/>Neither he nor Julia will ever admit to the voter fraud committed in Center Township for years to win elections. I am one of the few people who know where "the bones are buried." His job is to attempt to discredit me so the truth will not be told.<BR/><BR/>They all know that I am not a puppet and never will be for any politician.<BR/><BR/>I don't live on the plantation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161095158858127342006-10-17T09:25:00.000-05:002006-10-17T09:25:00.000-05:00This isn't directly related to the post but, as al...This isn't directly related to the post but, as always, the most responsible conservative republican voice today, Andrew Sullivan, says it best. This is from today's Daily Dish:<BR/><BR/>A conservative Kansas newspaper, The Johnson County Sun, prepares its readers for impending endorsements of Democrats. The paper has long been reliably Republican, as has its chairman. But no longer. Money quote:<BR/><BR/>If I was a closet Democrat, I must have hidden it well, especially from myself, since I always beat up on Democrats in my columns. I have called them leftists, socialists, and every other name in the book, because I thought they were flat-out wrong.<BR/><BR/>And, for the most part, I still do. I am opposed to big government. I have little use for unions. I never liked the welfare plans. I am opposed to weak-kneed defense policies. I have always been for fiscal prudence. I think back to the policies of most Democrats, and I cringe.<BR/><BR/>So, what in the world has happened?<BR/><BR/>The Republican Party has changed, and it has changed monumentally.<BR/><BR/>You almost cannot be a victorious traditional Republican candidate with mainstream values in Johnson County or in Kansas anymore, because these candidates never get on the ballot in the general election. They lose in low turnout primaries, where the far right shows up to vote in disproportionate numbers.<BR/><BR/>To win a Republican primary, the candidate must move to the right.<BR/><BR/>What does to-the-right mean?<BR/><BR/>It means anti-public education, though claiming to support it.<BR/><BR/>It means weak support of our universities, while praising them.<BR/><BR/>It means anti-stem cell research.<BR/><BR/>It means ridiculing global warming.<BR/><BR/>It means gay bashing. Not so much gay marriage, but just bashing gays.<BR/><BR/>It means immigrant bashing. I'm talking about the viciousness.<BR/><BR/>It means putting religion in public schools. Not just prayer.<BR/><BR/>It means mocking evolution and claiming it is not science.<BR/><BR/>It means denigrating even abstinence-based sex education.<BR/><BR/>Note, I did not say it means "anti-abortion," because I do not find that position repugnant, at all. I respect that position.<BR/><BR/>But everything else adds up to priorities that have nothing to do with the Republican Party I once knew.<BR/><BR/>That's why, in the absence of so-called traditional Republican candidates, the choice comes down to right-wing Republicans or conservative Democrats.<BR/><BR/>And now you know why we have been forced to move left.<BR/><BR/>I know exactly how he feels. And if this recognition is going on in a small paper in Kansas, then there's hope for conservatism yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161085485234003782006-10-17T06:44:00.000-05:002006-10-17T06:44:00.000-05:00Advance:If voters want a change in this seat, Eric...Advance:<BR/><BR/>If voters want a change in this seat, Eric Dickerson was more effective in this forum than Carson. Julia Carson was the same tired speaker as usual. It was very clear why no major media is sponsoring a debate in this race. Dickerson would win hands down.<BR/><BR/>I attended the forum. Her supporters lead her in, set her down, helped her to the stage and they had to lead her out. Julia Carson was exhausted after the hour long exchange and it showed. They had to help her out of the car and into a van afterwards. She needs to retire. Carson did not work the room before or after the exchange. She compares herself to Senator Lugar who is older and has served longer. However, the big difference is, he is in good health and does not avoid his constituents. <BR/><BR/>She said nothing of substance for the 8 years she has been in congress. Once again, Julia and the Democratic Party are taking the voters in the 7th District for granted. Talking about the future and not talking about her past track record in congress. I will give her this much credit. She had several of her goons with her, and of course Wilson Allen46201, her number one puppet was running around like a fool taking pictures of everyone in the room with his camera. I doubt if he has film in the camera. She has always had the gift of gab and recites rhetoric, but you can never nail her down on anything. The Star has never printed the truth about her or her real character, thanks to former congressman Andy Jacobs, the man behind the scenes in the Democrat Party who is pulling all the strings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161046811154524442006-10-16T20:00:00.000-05:002006-10-16T20:00:00.000-05:00Oh and by the way, John Leroy Plemons ran for mayo...Oh and by the way, John Leroy Plemons ran for mayor in Indy in 1999. If he has t-shirts, I want one. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161031589795330342006-10-16T15:46:00.000-05:002006-10-16T15:46:00.000-05:00I did not go last night; alas, I have a life and o...I did not go last night; alas, I have a life and other commitments. That's where I depend on the local media.<BR/><BR/>Surprise. They (mostly) weren't there. Shameful.<BR/><BR/>I have been to this debate three of the last 4 elections. Julia is always there, as are her worthy opponents. The media has never, ever covered one sentence of it, as I recall.<BR/><BR/>This year, it's extra-important.<BR/><BR/>This year, we fend for ourselves. <BR/>(sigh)<BR/><BR/>Thanks, AI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161021669452831462006-10-16T13:01:00.000-05:002006-10-16T13:01:00.000-05:00It was indeed poorly covered. Where was Mr. Polit...It was indeed poorly covered. Where was Mr. Political Analyst Brian Howey, all-the-news-that's-not-fit-to-print Ruth Holladay, Jennifer Wagner of Taking Down Words , etc. etc.?? I wonder if there was a snob factor here since it was held at a "senior community" and thus deemed unworthy of coverage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161010904104394432006-10-16T10:01:00.000-05:002006-10-16T10:01:00.000-05:00Hmm.. another example of Hailstone with blinders o...Hmm.. another example of Hailstone with blinders on perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161006014265556892006-10-16T08:40:00.000-05:002006-10-16T08:40:00.000-05:002 years ago CHAN 8 hosted a debate with the 3 cand...<I>2 years ago CHAN 8 hosted a debate with the 3 candidates running for Congress.</I><BR/><BR/>I agree. Just don't ask poor Mr. Plemons to come on to debate. As I stated on my blog it was like listening to Forrest Gump or Al Gore. Same difference really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161005257028969252006-10-16T08:27:00.000-05:002006-10-16T08:27:00.000-05:00Really? I thought sure you had one on your shirt -...Really? I thought sure you had one on your shirt - seemed like the only ones without Julia stickers were the Eric volunteers.<BR/><BR/>As I said the only folks I saw with notepads were Abdul and yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161005118116097922006-10-16T08:25:00.000-05:002006-10-16T08:25:00.000-05:00GO COLTSGO COLTSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161004829614728372006-10-16T08:20:00.000-05:002006-10-16T08:20:00.000-05:00Sorry to disappoint Sir Hailstone, but I was the g...Sorry to disappoint Sir Hailstone, but I was the guy sitting up front with the Colts cap and notepad, and I assure you I didn't have a Julia sticker on my shirt. Tim Evans was sitting up front, though, on the left as you faced the candidates with note pad in hand.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161004293766685202006-10-16T08:11:00.000-05:002006-10-16T08:11:00.000-05:00If who I thought was Tim Evans he was the fella up...If who I thought was Tim Evans he was the fella up front with the Colts hat and a big "I [heart]Julia" sticker on his shirt. He had a reporters notepad on him and the only other person I saw with a notepad was Abdul.<BR/><BR/>Useless fluff piece. Then again should we expect different from McPaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1161003112691549572006-10-16T07:51:00.000-05:002006-10-16T07:51:00.000-05:00It should be a POX on the Carson campaign if they...It should be a POX on the Carson campaign if they decide not to do some sort of telivised debate.<BR/><BR/>It does not help that they refuse to make Julia Carson available to an AP reporter for a story a dozen times.<BR/><BR/>2 years ago CHAN 8 hosted a debate with the 3 candidates running for Congress.<BR/><BR/>If there is not a debate on Chan 8 again this year the fault must fall squarely on the Carson campaign. They have the power to say YES or NO.<BR/><BR/>Eric Dickerson has repeatedly stated he would debate any time any where any place - no preconditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com