tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post8228810429648520552..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Star Rates Financial Standing Of Congressional DelegationGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-61525396163525997152007-06-16T05:45:00.000-05:002007-06-16T05:45:00.000-05:00Peashakes are "minor", huh?I agree that dope deale...Peashakes are "minor", huh?<BR/><BR/>I agree that dope dealers are a scourge on neighborhoods and need to be rooted out at all costs.<BR/><BR/>But peashakes are a scourge, too. If it's true that they're mostly African-American owned, I don't care.<BR/><BR/>Their boarded-up, gun-infested, security camera, thug guards, cash-driven, customer littering existence must be removed from neighborhoods.<BR/><BR/>Minimizing their importance, by comparing them to dope dealers, is silly.<BR/><BR/>"Murderers are horrible, but turn your head on the carjackers."<BR/><BR/>"Thieves are horrible, but let the bike thieves go cause they're not as serious."<BR/><BR/>See what a slippery slope the minimization game becomes?<BR/><BR/>Serious cash, guns and securty exist at peashakes. They violate the zoning ordinances by cramming too many people into a space too small.<BR/><BR/>For all the above reasons, regardles sof the owners' and patrons' skin color, they must go. Tolerating them is disgusting. Promoting tolerance is race-baiting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-56030039322562083422007-06-15T19:53:00.000-05:002007-06-15T19:53:00.000-05:00Thank you !Thank you !Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-65982754538398247892007-06-15T16:52:00.000-05:002007-06-15T16:52:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-8577426176814051672007-06-15T16:38:00.000-05:002007-06-15T16:38:00.000-05:00It was removed as soon as it was read, Wilson.It was removed as soon as it was read, Wilson.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-34726693235407350782007-06-15T16:36:00.000-05:002007-06-15T16:36:00.000-05:00Considering the massive damage done by narcotics a...Considering the massive damage done by narcotics and considering the massive amount of money sloshing around because of narcotics, any fool hollering incessantly about peashakes is covering up for dope dealers. Peashakes are a minor and peculiarly African-American enterprise but they seem to loom large in the minds of some white folk. The scourge of dope dealers is massively greater but racism always trumps sincerity with some people...<BR/><BR/>And of course, petty accusations about peashake money going to the Congresslady are libelous so the commenters must remain anonymous. And its a shame that this blog would permit such libelous remarks to remain...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-50926362573662548542007-06-15T16:03:00.000-05:002007-06-15T16:03:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-91261972189780821772007-06-15T16:00:00.000-05:002007-06-15T16:00:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-40563650443242320942007-06-15T14:35:00.000-05:002007-06-15T14:35:00.000-05:00For better understanding of Who Bought The Bayhs g...For better understanding of Who Bought The Bayhs go to:<BR/>OPENSECRETS.ORG<BR/>This stuff isn't real hard to figure out folks, just look at the major political contributors, industries and sectors Bayh receives his cash from. Then look at where Susan Bayh's on boards at.<BR/><BR/>You don't suppose Evan took all that $$ from the Carlyle Group because he sat on the Senate Intelligence Committee do you?<BR/><BR/>And Baker Daniels sure seem to be heavy into the influence peddling business as well. Didn't they have a scuffle with the World Bank?<BR/><BR/>I love the $$ Golden Slacks gave Evan too. I wonder what their global clients stood to gain?<BR/><BR/>Has Evan even held a real job before?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-83938688806900396432007-06-15T14:03:00.000-05:002007-06-15T14:03:00.000-05:00Gary, we'll have to agree to disagree on this one,...Gary, we'll have to agree to disagree on this one, regarding Susan Bayh's legal/professional abilities.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to guess that the folks you know have just a little envy. It's natural.<BR/><BR/>She's a bright woman--I've known her for over 25 years. I watched her work on the Joint Comission, and the staff and fellow commissioners, from both sides of the border, were impressed.<BR/><BR/>I also know multiple attorneys, Butler faculty, and Eli Lilly staff who worked with her. From both sides of the aisle. Nary a nasty word was spoken about her capabilities.<BR/><BR/>We might be able to agree, that without her last name, most of those doors wouldn't have been opened. But don't opine about her legal and professional abilities based on the snipey observations of those who are jealous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-11586574532319768642007-06-15T09:41:00.000-05:002007-06-15T09:41:00.000-05:00Say what you will about Wilson, say what you will ...Say what you will about Wilson, say what you will about Julia, but he's right here--Julia Carson walks the walk when it comes to a public servant living like, well, a public servant.<BR/><BR/>Evan Bayh on the other hand...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-56196961500916106952007-06-15T09:26:00.000-05:002007-06-15T09:26:00.000-05:00Your attempt once again to smear Congresslady Juli...Your attempt once again to smear Congresslady Julia Carson has backfired. Primary residences dont have to be listed - this is a very well-known fact to folk concerned about political financial reports. Julia is incredibly charitable but she follows the Biblical injunction about bragging about it. She also doesnt need condos and houses here, there and everywhere. She has her little apartment she rents in DC and the old house in Indianapolis she's owned since 1972 that she bought for $6000. She has improved both the house and neighborhood since then.<BR/><BR/>The above anynymous nobody seems envious. Just be satisfied with a respectable Republican cloth coat like Pat Nixon wore in 1952...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-40769917163638180572007-06-15T09:22:00.000-05:002007-06-15T09:22:00.000-05:00"If she weren't married to Evan, she wouldn't be o..."If she weren't married to Evan, she wouldn't be on any of those boards."<BR/><BR/>This is true for reasons other than currying political favor on the part of the corporations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53198284782513143322007-06-15T09:03:00.000-05:002007-06-15T09:03:00.000-05:00Maybe Julia Carson just rents her fur coats.Maybe Julia Carson just rents her fur coats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-46602312426142990862007-06-15T08:20:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:20:00.000-05:00Thank, anon, 8:13, that may well explain it. For t...Thank, anon, 8:13, that may well explain it. For the average person, though, their home is their single-largest investment. It should be disclosed.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-70770583607293677452007-06-15T08:13:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:13:00.000-05:00I think article saysLawmakers' disclosure reports ...I think article says<BR/><BR/>Lawmakers' disclosure reports include assets, income and debts in wide ranges, and lawmakers can exclude the value of their primary residence and other items.<BR/><BR/>So Carson does not need to list how much her house is worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-77507254562819743732007-06-15T08:08:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:08:00.000-05:00I know many people who know her personally and the...I know many people who know her personally and the extent of her professional talent. They all agree it is a big joke. If she weren't married to Evan, she wouldn't be on any of those boards.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-32862217395475394762007-06-15T08:02:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:02:00.000-05:00The sniping about Susan Bayh and her board service...The sniping about Susan Bayh and her board service is getting a little old.<BR/><BR/>She's a well-trained attorney. She has taught at the university level. She has worked at large corporations. She has served as a member of the Joint Commission of the States, our Candian-Midwest trade/environment/border partner. That appointment carries ambassadorial rank, I believe. <BR/><BR/>The corporate board membership is probably not an option open to most talented women, but she has taken advantage, and from what I hear, she's been anything but a wallflower on those boards.<BR/><BR/>No doubt her board service is somewhat tied to her husband's job. But to assume she's unqualified is sexist and unfair.<BR/><BR/>Those who know both well, will tell you, she's the brains of the family. Anyone who underestimates her does so at their own peril.<BR/><BR/>Still, the sniping persists. Remember the wild rumors about a house sale where she supposedly went postal? And the rumored bad manners around her state police bodyguards? <BR/><BR/>All of it fiction,for the most part.<BR/><BR/>Is this the lot of educated, talented women? If they are married to famous persons, they have to endure these kinds of slurs?<BR/><BR/>I once heard Birch Bayh say to Evan: "You followed the grand tradition of Bayh men by outmarrying yourself."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com