tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post7869335401861633741..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Ballard Confused On The Meaning Of "Racket"Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-22186367705166347342013-03-10T08:43:12.234-05:002013-03-10T08:43:12.234-05:00It still seems remarkable how quickly once Ballard...It still seems remarkable how quickly once Ballard was elected the first time he became infected with Crony-Capitalism. Stepping back a bit he must have had the Crony-Capitalism virus infection prior to being elected.<br /><br /> Well I see in today's Star the Smith and Tulley Stage Managed Show have weighed in on panhandling. Just one more diversion from the real panhandling being done in this City. I went out and brought back a carry out from a Restaurant this past Friday. I had to pay the Food and Beverage Tax, which of course is diverted into the Corporate Welfare Program AKA the CIB. I guess if you are scruffy looking and asking for a handout, you are panhandling. If you are dressed in an expensive suit, with an Army of Lawyers behind you, generous campaign contributions passed all around and then ask for Corporate Welfare for some dubious project you are a part of the Public-Private Partnership. <br /><br />The Star will never pass up an opportunity to divert your attention elsewhere. Floggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10383015097067413086noreply@blogger.com