tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post4763811262210823624..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Hijacking The RevolutionGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-72105799408413883002007-11-17T21:15:00.000-05:002007-11-17T21:15:00.000-05:00Regarding members of the transition team...forming...Regarding members of the transition team...forming teams to work under those responsible for providing Mayor Ballard guidance is an excellent plan. Choosing John Linn to assist with the challemged Indianapolis Fire Department is an ec=xcellent choice. He is a 23 year member holding the rank of fire Captain with experience and vision regarding the delivery of services to the citizens of Indianapolis. It is time an administration used the talents, skills, and abilities of IFD rank and file like Captain Linn. Congratulations to the Republican party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-34173952040831993922007-11-11T04:30:00.000-05:002007-11-11T04:30:00.000-05:00Well, Mayor-Elect Ballard, I'm still keeping you h...Well, Mayor-Elect Ballard, I'm still keeping you honest. To those of us who fought and won the revolution, the transition team is comprised of too many folks who have slammed the doors to government in our faces in the past and used it as a mere instrumentality to serve their own self-interests.<BR/>-----------<BR/>Gary: <BR/><BR/>Care to be more specific, like mentioning THEIR names and specifically what THEY did?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-50962981550712272992007-11-10T23:15:00.000-05:002007-11-10T23:15:00.000-05:00Apparently the remaining democrats on the city cou...Apparently the remaining democrats on the city council are set to elect Monroe Gray as the minority leader....HAVE THEY NO SHAME!! If they do, they will lose every office up in the county next year. This man is a cancer on the Democratic party...he cost the mayor his job and he cost our party the council.......Every councilor who votes for him needs to be picketed every where they go until Monroe is removed from the minority leader position. I wouldnt be surprised if that happened......can you imagine Monroe Gray pickets at Library board meetings, at UAW meetings etc.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-15559521158284772882007-11-10T20:28:00.000-05:002007-11-10T20:28:00.000-05:00"I'd withdraw the front porch offer if I were you...."I'd withdraw the front porch offer if I were you."<BR/><BR/>I would consider that if I weren't sure that my two-year-old grandson could take him if needed.<BR/>Thanks for the concern.indyerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817373902728915873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-10959241285961737592007-11-10T20:23:00.000-05:002007-11-10T20:23:00.000-05:00Ernie, his days are numbered. His gang was reduce...Ernie, his days are numbered. His gang was reduced by a few TYuesday, and his gang will be further reduced next year at the polls. Patience.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your sentiment, but this is a sick man.<BR/><BR/>I'd withdraw the front porch offer if I were you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-9978335482407551162007-11-10T20:17:00.000-05:002007-11-10T20:17:00.000-05:00Wilson, Darla isn't the only one that you have sta...Wilson, Darla isn't the only one that you have stalked. <BR/>This "who me" bull shit isn't going to fly anymore. You not only stalk you twist facts and truth. <BR/>You're a miserable ass hole. <BR/>If you don't like what I said you know where to find me.<BR/>Be a man, shut up or come knock on my door.indyerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817373902728915873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-70601111574581713742007-11-10T19:37:00.000-05:002007-11-10T19:37:00.000-05:00So you Gary and the "grassroots" are claiming cred...So you Gary and the "grassroots" are claiming credit for Ballard's ignoble ascendancy? That's rich.<BR/><BR/>Ballard won by less votes than Gilroy lost by in Peterson's first election.<BR/><BR/>People voted to remove the next elected official up for re-election after the STATE property tax crisis. Period.<BR/><BR/>To claim some more organized or "power of the people" outcome is hypocrisy and egotism to the extreme.<BR/><BR/>Not that anyone has ever accused you, Gary, of being devoid of ego...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-49821690082125504312007-11-10T19:30:00.000-05:002007-11-10T19:30:00.000-05:00Calm down, WA...I never said you were stalking me....Calm down, WA...I never said you were stalking me.<BR/><BR/>But you admitted elsewhere, that to check on Ms. Williams's status, you dropped into her office, and inquired from building guards about her departure, to where she went, date of exit, etc.<BR/><BR/>If you don't have legitimate business with her, and you drop by her office/former office unannounced, to check up on her veracity, after you've seriously questioned her honesty publicly, that, my friend, is borderline stalking.<BR/><BR/>And if I were Ms. Williams, and you affirmed that behavior, it's creepy, and I'd get a protective order.<BR/><BR/>Who appointed you checker of facts for the entire county? And why is it so important to you personally?<BR/><BR/>You don't have no nickel in that dime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-25044374989999068592007-11-10T19:05:00.000-05:002007-11-10T19:05:00.000-05:00And the beat goes on...... "I would like to thank ...And the beat goes on...... "I would like to thank you all...for making me rich". This statement should be heard in 4 years! Obviously, I am kidding (to an extent) but very depressing, but seriously, what did you expect?Zappatistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206283775201016126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-32637240846878863682007-11-10T18:06:00.000-05:002007-11-10T18:06:00.000-05:00...and if you think I am stalking you, you serious......and if you think I am stalking you, you seriously have a screw loose. Poor Darla just accused me of "stealing mail" which is a major Federal offense - rather felonious, in fact. Rather unwise for an attorney to do without proof. Kinda libelous too. That poor child has serious unresolved personal issues in her life!Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-68830476061987291172007-11-10T17:46:00.000-05:002007-11-10T17:46:00.000-05:00I'm a Dmeocrat who's dealt with John Cochran befor...I'm a Dmeocrat who's dealt with John Cochran before. I honestly wish Ballard well.<BR/><BR/>Cochran is arrogant and snipey. He's also sharp as a tack.<BR/><BR/>I don't know this Darla character. I generally trust Gary's observation. And here's a rule of thumb that'll suit you well most of the time:<BR/><BR/>If Wilson is stalking you, you're probably doing something right.<BR/><BR/>His political days are numbered. Ballard's are just beginning. I've been through a couple of transitions. State and city.<BR/><BR/>All they do is sort resumes. Ballard will still make all the important decisions.<BR/><BR/>The nuts-and-bolts work is done by the department heads, cabinet-level folks and one level under.<BR/><BR/>Watch those appointments if you want a real indicator how Greg Ballard will do.<BR/><BR/>With Evan Bayh and Frank O'Bannon and Bart Peterson, they thought there was an equal sign between law degree and common sense.<BR/><BR/>Which, of course, there isn't. <BR/><BR/>Patience, Ballard folks. I have high hopes for this guy. Genuine populists come around once in a lifetime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-9444485446757579342007-11-10T16:28:00.000-05:002007-11-10T16:28:00.000-05:00John Cochran is an honest hardworking person who i...John Cochran is an honest hardworking person who is very good at what he does. Give the guy a break. He did win the election of the century............flipperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-60827441040862853632007-11-10T16:26:00.000-05:002007-11-10T16:26:00.000-05:00Gary,yes there are a few of the old brigade, but t...Gary,<BR/>yes there are a few of the old brigade, but there are also watchers on the transition team to make sure they play fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-78669678985200430762007-11-10T15:26:00.000-05:002007-11-10T15:26:00.000-05:00ANON 12:01 Wasn't Ollie North a Marine??ANON 12:01 Wasn't Ollie North a Marine??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41419668953954929032007-11-10T14:48:00.000-05:002007-11-10T14:48:00.000-05:00Let's everybody hold on here for a minute. We can ...Let's everybody hold on here for a minute. We can disagree over the make-up of this transition team, but there has to be an adult in the room to tell Greg he made a bad decision in picking Darla to carry out this particular task. Your point about Darla is dead-on Gary. What I can't believe is there was nobody in the room to stop Greg from making this particular decision. I don't have Greg's ear. Would somone who does please, I beg you, for Greg's sake and the sake of this city, tell him Darla has to be removed from this role? Knock Gary all you want, but mistakes like this happen because there aren't people like Gary in the room with Greg who have the backbone or the care to tell him he is making a big mistake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-48818492194145991732007-11-10T13:53:00.000-05:002007-11-10T13:53:00.000-05:00I've known John Cochran for several years, and he ...I've known John Cochran for several years, and he is nothing like the previous poster described. He's a very down to earth, nice, intelligent guy who knows his stuff when it comes to government and politics. Ballard is lucky to have him, and he knows it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-34438804739605468382007-11-10T13:11:00.000-05:002007-11-10T13:11:00.000-05:00Good grief - give the man a chance! I'm not crazy ...Good grief - give the man a chance! I'm not crazy about some of the people names to the transition team but you got to admit they all know the workings of the city - inside and out! I believe in Ballard and believe he'll see through the B.S. and put this city back on the right track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-68475509863068865312007-11-10T12:44:00.000-05:002007-11-10T12:44:00.000-05:00With the team as a whole, Ballard has set himself ...With the team as a whole, Ballard has set himself up for failure!<BR/>John Cochran is an arrogant jerk who is only out for John Cochran.<BR/>He dumped on the volunteers that helped Ballard, treated them like second class citizens, and now wants a deputy mayors position.<BR/>He will be the downfall of the Ballard Administration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5462426410580284692007-11-10T12:18:00.000-05:002007-11-10T12:18:00.000-05:00The bottom line is, the fact that you think these ...The bottom line is, the fact that you think these people are "calling the shots" mean you simply have no faith in the integrity and character of a man you helped put in charge of the city. Is he really that weak? You apparently agree with the Peterson/MC Democrats who argued that very point during the campaign. Either Greg Ballard has the stones to be his own man as mayor or he doesn't. Make up your mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-48168332392653625842007-11-10T12:13:00.000-05:002007-11-10T12:13:00.000-05:00Oh please, this has nothing to do with being a Mar...Oh please, this has nothing to do with being a Marine or not being a Marine. It has nothing to do with ideology in the sense of being liberal or conservative. There's a small clique of elites who have been calling the shots in this town regardless of whether a Republican or Democrat occupies the mayor's office. The corrupting influence of this clique of elites has taken its toll. Ballard had no ties to those folks and they wanted no part of his campaign. Now that he's won, they are the people sitting at the table once again calling the shots. It's perfectly clear to those who have followed my blog what I'm talking about.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-11236865431984047912007-11-10T12:10:00.000-05:002007-11-10T12:10:00.000-05:00Oh, and lots of evil and stupidity is masked with ...Oh, and lots of evil and stupidity is masked with the excuse that one is 'being true to ones principles.' You can do better than that tired old saw to defend your opinions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5253147250084654132007-11-10T12:01:00.000-05:002007-11-10T12:01:00.000-05:00I think the problem is you fundamentally misunders...I think the problem is you fundamentally misunderstand the character of a Marine. Marines are not ideologues. They are honorable pragmatists. They are about getting the job done. You are being a rigid, populist ideologue in this instance, Gary. Thankfully, Indy elected a Mayor who will use whoever and whatever is necessary to get the city out of the mess it's in. So the starry-eyed romantics will be disappointed that he won't remain "pure". Get over it. You elected a smart, wise leader, not a revolutionary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-43672562663610564112007-11-10T11:40:00.000-05:002007-11-10T11:40:00.000-05:00"Geeze, Gary, are you trying to sound like some of..."Geeze, Gary, are you trying to sound like some of the wingnuts who post on here instead of the sophisticated, politically asute pundit I always had you pegged as?"<BR/><BR/>If being true to my principals makes me a wingnut, then so be it. My position on these matters has been consisent. People who read my blog regularly like the fact that I don't selectively mete out criticism based on a person's party affiliation.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-4919762565180864742007-11-10T11:26:00.000-05:002007-11-10T11:26:00.000-05:00Geeze, Gary, are you trying to sound like some of ...Geeze, Gary, are you trying to sound like some of the wingnuts who post on here instead of the sophisticated, politically asute pundit I always had you pegged as? You're losing it! You're also proving to be a fair-weather friend to the Mayor-elect. Nobody elected you to build his administration, after all. Take a deep breath and Xanax!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-10689424618506517452007-11-10T11:01:00.000-05:002007-11-10T11:01:00.000-05:00"Ballard will take IMPD and place it under his con..."Ballard will take IMPD and place it under his control but the reality is that IMPD has Ballard under their control."<BR/><BR/>Not true 9:10, A lot of officers on IMPD are military vets. We know who's in charge and we know how to respect the chain of command.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com