tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post2527620554586570602..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: The Future Of Indy Undercover And Other BlogsGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-17250125994040226722007-11-14T15:47:00.000-05:002007-11-14T15:47:00.000-05:00There is absolutely no room for homo hatred in our...There is absolutely no room for homo hatred in our city. <BR/><BR/>Gary, you know how I feel about gays, lesbians, and transgendered people. I think there is room on God's earth for all of us to live in tolerance and embrace real diversity.<BR/><BR/>Gary, I hope you aren't putting too much stock in hearsay and I wouldn't trust an anonymous comment on a blog as trustworthy either.<BR/><BR/>If you are going to publicly insult someone, have the stones to sign your name. <BR/><BR/>And Gary...I respect that you DO put your name to your beliefs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-28440415378235032892007-11-13T21:27:00.000-05:002007-11-13T21:27:00.000-05:00GaryJ, you have never been attacked by Darla, so t...GaryJ, you have never been attacked by Darla, so there are reasons we are anonymous. <BR/><BR/>Drop it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-84660994621701091542007-11-13T20:56:00.000-05:002007-11-13T20:56:00.000-05:00With all respect to you, Gary. Why can't your frie...With all respect to you, Gary. Why can't your friends speak for themselves.<BR/>There are a lot of people who post their harsh words under "anonymous".<BR/>I have had very positive interaction with Darla as well.<BR/><BR/>I can even give Wilson a little bit of respect for posting under his name. At least he does have to the courage to use his name, (most of the time)<BR/><BR/>People who want to throw stones should have the courage to say who they are.<BR/><BR/>You, Indyernie, Darla, sir hailstone, and I do have one thing in common! We will fight for what we believe in!<BR/>even though Wilson is truely lost, he still stands up for his beliefs, no matter how looney they are!garyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141621101828080762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-32142232477444286852007-11-13T20:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T20:20:00.000-05:00Melyssa, Tim and IndyErnie should be the ones to l...Melyssa, Tim and IndyErnie should be the ones to let it drop. This is one thing you will never win.<BR/><BR/>Gary, I could add to your stories and they would have a completely different flavor from yours and all would be true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-12352287297059982152007-11-13T17:59:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:59:00.000-05:00Tim, I appreciate your concern for Darla and respe...Tim, I appreciate your concern for Darla and respect your opinion. I know she openly supported your candidacy, which actually contributed to the loss of one of the party's at-large candidates, but let's not debate that here. You and Melyssa are forcing me to be more specific. When I have gay friends who live in Darla's neighborhood--people who have invested in helping fix up that troubled neigbhorhood--tell me of the vicious name-calling they have endured from her at neighborhood meetings, I can't sit idly by and say nothing. While you, Melyssa and Ernie seem to have positive interactions with Darla, others have shared completely opposite accounts with me, which are very troubling. This is not me alone speaking. I'm just the one speaking out because people are saying Gary you have to say something, we just can't sit by and let something bad happen to Greg because of this appointment. When your first line of civil discourse is to hurl insulting names at another person, then you have to question whether you are the right person to handle what is by all accounts a diplomatic position.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-83224994100833067762007-11-13T17:47:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:47:00.000-05:00Tim, thanks for confirming not voting for you was ...Tim, thanks for confirming not voting for you was the right choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-883489727236305322007-11-13T17:38:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:38:00.000-05:00You have not seen the real Darla. Period. It isn...You have not seen the real Darla. Period. It isn't Gary 'attacking' her, he is pointing out the truth. <BR/> <BR/>IndyErnie, Gary doesn't owe Darla an apology. If anything, Darla owes a lot of apologies out there.<BR/> <BR/>She has treated people like shit and most of those good people are just too polite to step up an say it.<BR/> <BR/>Ballard, dump this loose cannon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-69245783743212718692007-11-13T17:08:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:08:00.000-05:00I have to agree with Melyssa. I've had the good f...I have to agree with Melyssa. I've had the good fortune to get to know Darla a little bit over the past couple months, mostly running into her at the tax protests/forums. She has always impressed me with her integrity and straightforwardness.<BR/><BR/>Having her as the liaison is a good choice, as it shows the other team that Ballard won't accept any funny business. Any attempts to play games with city contracts during this transition will be called out, as Darla has proven her willingness to take tough stands.Timothy Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957633196249147951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-3345946571882447462007-11-13T15:43:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:43:00.000-05:00anon 10:29....it would be easy to tell what Ike wr...anon 10:29....it would be easy to tell what Ike wrote as it would be filled with incorrectly spelled words and poor grammar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-8731709358611975452007-11-13T11:17:00.000-05:002007-11-13T11:17:00.000-05:00Does anybody know of another 'Bart' needing a come...Does anybody know of another 'Bart' needing a comeuppance?Bart Lieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294734264133374462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1860690764261345982007-11-13T11:10:00.000-05:002007-11-13T11:10:00.000-05:00Gary,It's no secret I love your blog. I promote i...Gary,<BR/><BR/>It's no secret I love your blog. I promote it frequently at the activist blog for Hoosiers For Fair Taxation. In fact, you help me understand the issues better. <BR/><BR/>However, I think your comments about Darla are unfair. I've spent a good amount of time with Darla this summer and I never once have heard her say a single derogatory word about you. In fact, like me, she faithfully reads and appreciates your blog.<BR/><BR/>If she re-prints your content then kindly let her know what your rules for reprint and ask her to comply. I'm sure she will.<BR/><BR/>I honestly have not seen the witch that she is made out to be on this blog...and again I've worked very closely with her on some projects and she's been a godsend to me more than once.<BR/><BR/>She is a passionate person and perhaps her passion causes her to act in a forthright way that some might deem abrasive.<BR/><BR/>She is one of the most dedicated activists I've met in the African American community and works tirelessly as an advocate for the advancement of minorities and women. <BR/><BR/>I do wish you would give her a break. She's qualified to interpret municipal contracts and I believe she's a good fit for the transition team. <BR/><BR/>And who cares if she is sometimes abrasive with Peterson's people. Personally, I love it! It is not like they've been open and helpful to the average citizen in Indianapolis anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-91957448555450441212007-11-13T08:54:00.000-05:002007-11-13T08:54:00.000-05:00I don't know which blogs will stay and which will ...I don't know which blogs will stay and which will go but I do know one thing, Advance Indiana IS the city's BEST blog.<BR/>There has been material on issues which I personally sent to that he never posted or wrote about but it's his blog. No,I don't agree with some of his positions but the point is that he helps keep the local MSM in check. That's one of the unique purposes of blogs, they force accountability upon those that wish to dismiss it.<BR/><BR/>Indianapolis, in my opinion is very much behind the times so far as good local blogs are concerned but AI is heads above all the other locals playing the game.<BR/>AI is what I see as a true independent blog which slices politics both ways generally.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, Indianapolis will gain more great blog sites as other "single purpose" ranting blogs drop off the net.<BR/>Blogs like Indyundercover will fade becasue their original agenda has been achieved. Jen's TDW blog will fade too after the 2008 election or sooner. Abdul's blog has gone down hill and has not been relevant for some time now but Abdul is MSM which people sometimes fail to realize. <BR/>AI needs to stay because it's good for Indianapolis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-74673759478959382962007-11-13T08:46:00.000-05:002007-11-13T08:46:00.000-05:00Who really cares who's behind IU? If the informati...Who really cares who's behind IU? If the information is credible - which a large part seems to be - why do we need to know which LEO/LEOs are giving it?<BR/><BR/>Gary - I enjoy this blog. I realize you are partisan, but not so much you are blinded and won't consider an opposing viewpoint. You provide some though provoking discussion on this site, unlike IndyU, which most of the time simply evokes an emotional response. <BR/><BR/>Let's face it - blogs are gossip, and the intelligent reader has to know and discern. There are no ethical boundaries, as there allegedly are with the mainstream media outlets. If I am going to read something that may or may NOT be true, I would just as soon do it from a source that's not so self righteous and superior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-12891006774730331012007-11-13T08:19:00.000-05:002007-11-13T08:19:00.000-05:00I'm surprised someone hasn't blow the lid off Abdu...I'm surprised someone hasn't blow the lid off Abdul's ethical dilemma in the local news media. The guy is on Tom John's payroll and he pretends to be more fair and balanced than other reporters. He only reports what the people who are slipping money into his pockets, giving him free Colts tickets, inviting him to VIP parties, etc. want him to report.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-77095946682683072622007-11-13T06:52:00.000-05:002007-11-13T06:52:00.000-05:00Ah, so these blogs will have nothing to say now th...Ah, so these blogs will have nothing to say now that the Republican saviors have taken over our fair city? Thank God we're saved IndyU! Now go get the bad guys and STFU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62485052812782955712007-11-13T06:37:00.000-05:002007-11-13T06:37:00.000-05:00The best thing to happen to the local Demo party i...The best thing to happen to the local Demo party is when Jocelyn and Darla left to become republicans.....good riddance to two whacked out women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-73243654304078766802007-11-13T02:56:00.000-05:002007-11-13T02:56:00.000-05:00Good job Gary.Be safe.................flipperGood job Gary.<BR/>Be safe.................flipperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-37209425394653208862007-11-13T00:06:00.000-05:002007-11-13T00:06:00.000-05:00This is the best blog in Indy - you have a lot of ...This is the best blog in Indy - you have a lot of fans - and I keep telling people about you. Don't go bitter and please help keep us informed. I read your posts before I read the Star opinions. Thanks! You are providing a real service to Indy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-39537597126892891112007-11-12T23:12:00.000-05:002007-11-12T23:12:00.000-05:00"Oh, and Polis Politics is Tom John. Notice no pos..."Oh, and Polis Politics is Tom John. Notice no posts since the 7th. It's disappearing too."<BR/><BR/>No. It's not Tom John. Polis Politics linked to my blog, after I posted a bit from a Hammond Times article on Mr. Chairman and his association with a Democrat waterway board in East Chicago.Sir Hailstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301073859882785758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-6950329007294518882007-11-12T22:42:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:42:00.000-05:00anon 8:39 said, "If you multiplied the number of u...anon 8:39 said, "If you multiplied the number of unique views you have by 100, you wouldn't have a tenth of the impact that the party has with a single press conference. Wake up and get a life."<BR/><BR/>Most of the party's press conferences weren't even covered by the MSM. If the blogs hadn't written about them, few would have known what was said at them.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-66050566594466109802007-11-12T22:31:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:31:00.000-05:00Oh, and Polis Politics is Tom John. Notice no pos...Oh, and Polis Politics is Tom John. Notice no posts since the 7th. It's disappearing too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-22768023914287101952007-11-12T22:29:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:29:00.000-05:00IndyUndercover is Abdul, Ike, and a couple of othe...IndyUndercover is Abdul, Ike, and a couple of others. You can tell the posts that Abdul writes by looking at his writing style and choice of words. He's got a very distinct style. And Ike has moved over onto that Indy Flashover site. <BR/><BR/>Now that they (think they) got Ballard elected, they're done. The blogs will go away shortly, or at the very least Abdul and Ike will no longer contribute. No reason for them to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-61647470239895970122007-11-12T22:11:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:11:00.000-05:00Surely you joke, IndyErnie. I owe Darla an apology...Surely you joke, IndyErnie. I owe Darla an apology? She uses anything from this blog which serves her ends and the rest of the time, well I won't even repeat what she says about me behind my back the rest of the time. Let's just say she and Sherron Franklin see eye to eye on a lot of things.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41915962068232448982007-11-12T21:59:00.000-05:002007-11-12T21:59:00.000-05:00I would say "ditto" but that would sound like Limb...I would say "ditto" but that would sound like Limbaugh. Ick.<BR/><BR/>So, let's say, I second (third) that D-leaning, intelligent-discussion-loving emotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-21524017354785084262007-11-12T21:54:00.000-05:002007-11-12T21:54:00.000-05:00Gary, I remember last year you asked the very same...Gary, I remember last year you asked the very same question, "Should I stay or should I go now"? <BR/><BR/>Personally, I appreciate everything you do. It is read by the people in power, or coming up on the scene, because, for the most part you present a objective view of the players in this town.<BR/><BR/>Just as we Ignore Wilson, Ignore Darla too. If Greg hasn't seen her crazy rant she will show who she really is soon enough. People don't change. I just hope when she shows the real her someone intervenes to remove her from the process quickly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com