tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post8663458658575458618..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Guess Who Got Paid For Work On Carson's Congressional Staff?Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-12028250999829705762007-09-15T10:51:00.000-05:002007-09-15T10:51:00.000-05:00Gary, The hypocrisy of both Wilson and Bil abounds...Gary, The hypocrisy of both Wilson and Bil abounds. Both of these characters engaged in the character assassination of Kris Kiser in the 2006 Democratic congressional election against Julia Carson. Kiser, the first openly gay congressional candidate in Indiana history, saw his career nearly destroyed by false and defamatory crap they dug up and posted on Bil's site. Kiser didn't have a prayer of defeating Carson, but these guys did it just for sport. The two of them completely sicken me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-31932391657404246492007-09-14T20:04:00.000-05:002007-09-14T20:04:00.000-05:00"After I retired from Center Township, I worked pa..."After I retired from Center Township, I worked part-time on the Congressional staff for a year 2 years ago. My main area of work was technical support." Wilson Allen, posted in comment above.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-66545934575084632632007-09-14T20:00:00.000-05:002007-09-14T20:00:00.000-05:00Why should I need your alleged "bridge" of over a ...Why should I need your alleged "bridge" of over a year for my first Social Security check? The first one arrives within a month or two of applying.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-3099308625583480172007-09-14T19:34:00.000-05:002007-09-14T19:34:00.000-05:00"You also deleted my previous defense of myself ag..."You also deleted my previous defense of myself against the comment above the libelous one. Pitiful!"<BR/><BR/>That's a flat out lie, Wilson. The person did not accuse you of ghost employment. You always professed to be a mere volunteer for Carson. The fact is you were paid over $26,000 of taxpayer money to do some "technical" work, which is sketchy at best and which seems to have been specifically tailored to allow you to seemlessly transition from a retired clerk for the Center Township Trustees office until your first social security check arrived in the mail by your own admission.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-23183322312956758962007-09-14T19:31:00.000-05:002007-09-14T19:31:00.000-05:00By the way, it is also totally against House Rules...By the way, it is also totally against House Rules for a Congressional employee to be also paid by a political campaign as well violating the Hatch Act.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-25533659068039716932007-09-14T19:28:00.000-05:002007-09-14T19:28:00.000-05:00Please remove the above libelous statement. I was ...Please remove the above libelous statement. I was not paid to work on the Carson campaign. The above poster is calling me a federal ghost-employee which is a criminal offense. <BR/><BR/>Why are you permitting such an obviously libelous charge to remain on your blog? <BR/><BR/>You also deleted my previous defense of myself against the comment above the libelous one. Pitiful!Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-73374185941609838932007-09-14T15:22:00.000-05:002007-09-14T15:22:00.000-05:00Why is wilson Calling it "Volunteering" when he ac...Why is wilson Calling it "Volunteering" when he actually got paid? <BR/>Volunteers don't get paid.<BR/>Employees do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-48807964162718163532007-09-13T19:08:00.000-05:002007-09-13T19:08:00.000-05:00Wilson Allen's name made the deliquent taxes list,...Wilson Allen's name made the deliquent taxes list, so he shouldn't be pointing fingers at anyone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-56961068129655404022007-09-13T16:25:00.000-05:002007-09-13T16:25:00.000-05:00$26,500 for part time tech work? Um, that's not "p...$26,500 for part time tech work? Um, that's not "paid very well" at all, and definitely not enough for extracurricular stuff. <BR/><BR/>And heck, if it were me, I'd be charging more for the "dumpster diving" than the $85 an hour I charge for tech work. That shit's hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1432967049860389622007-09-13T11:23:00.000-05:002007-09-13T11:23:00.000-05:00Gary & Bill,I wish you would not fight. Surely yo...Gary & Bill,<BR/><BR/>I wish you would not fight. Surely you understand that they want you divided rather than united.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am upset the gay community as a group did not lash out at the IFD Chief for calling me a bulldyke. <BR/><BR/>Yet, I will remain a supporter of the gay community and continue to be one of the straight members of Indy Pride and help where I can with their causes.<BR/><BR/>I'm not going to hold it against the entire gay community that they did not run to my rescue. However, I do hope one day that they will start to look at politicians through an independent lens rather than a democratic one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-50384548233517934182007-09-13T11:21:00.000-05:002007-09-13T11:21:00.000-05:009:07am commenter is the notorious Jocelyn Tandy w...9:07am commenter is the notorious Jocelyn Tandy with her patented nonsense.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-79453534991430712822007-09-13T11:18:00.000-05:002007-09-13T11:18:00.000-05:00Even the WSJ witnessed the corruption surrounding ...Even the WSJ witnessed the corruption surrounding the Carson machine. <BR/><BR/>FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL<BR/>The Carson Show<BR/>With a wink and a nudge, Democrats gin up voter turnout. <BR/><BR/>BY JASON L. RILEY <BR/><BR/>Saturday, November 9, 2002 12:01 a.m. EST <BR/><BR/>INDIANAPOLIS--It was 5:45 a.m. when I arrived, tired and a little cranky, at Rep. Julia Carson's home. It was dark and chilly, and my cotton raincoat proved entirely inadequate. But I forgot about all that as I approached the scene in front of her modest residence. Vans and SUVs were pulling in and out of the driveway, and scores of volunteers were funneling into the large garage attached to the house. <BR/><BR/>This was Election Day, and Ms. Carson, a black liberal Democrat first elected in 1996, had seen her poll advantage shrink in recent weeks. Her losing would still be an upset, but she couldn't get too confident. Pesky white suburbs had been redrawn into what is now Indiana's Seventh District, and that could dilute the influence of Ms. Carson's black base in Indianapolis proper. Moreover, her Republican opponent, a former Dan Quayle hand named Brose McVey, had turned out to be a formidable challenger. Ms. Carson was re-elected with a whopping 59% of the vote in 2000, but a less lopsided result was e xpected this go-round. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Next, I rode with Milton, a gregarious black gent, to pick up another Carson voter. Ms. Miner was an elderly black woman who said that she'd recently moved and hadn't brought along any ID. We went to a local school and accompanied her inside. The voting inspector, hired by Republicans, couldn't find her name in the registry and told her she'd have to fill out some paperwork before she'd be permitted to vote. <BR/><BR/>Milton became indignant. He told Ms. Miner to "come on and vote, and we'll worry about forms later." The distaff inspector, the only white person I saw, wasn't about to get in Milton's way as he escorted his charge to the booth. Afterward, while she was filling out the paperwork, I introduced myself to two poll workers and listened in as they discussed the incident. <BR/><BR/>"When our people come in," said one, referring to black voters, "I tell them, if you don't want to fill out paperwork, just use the old address." "What about the inspector?" said the other poll worker. "Don't worry about her," came the reply. "She dumb. She don't know nothin'." Wink. Nudge. <BR/><BR/>Back in the car, I asked Milton if what transpired was unusual. "Not really," he said. "I tell people they don't need ID. Don't let them hassle you." Doesn't the law require poll workers to ask for ID? I inquired. "Yeah," said Milton. "But sometimes [voters] get intimidated by that. It's a hassle, so I go in with them." <BR/><BR/>The law can be such a hassle sometimes. <BR/><BR/>A wealthy local businessman and Democratic Party contributor had made available office space and phones for "Operation Big Vote," a supposedly nonpartisan 501(c)3 outfit run by an affable attorney named Aaron. There, some 30 people were busy making 10,000 to 15,000 calls, and 75 vehicles were being disbursed to accommodate the 3,000 incoming requests for rides. Others were on walkie-talkies with volunteers stationed at the polls. When word came back that turnout was low in an area, the phone-bank workers would check their voter registration lists. Callers would then go to work on that specific area. <BR/><BR/>Aaron tried to insist, straight-faced, that this wasn't a Democratic operation, but he kept having to remind people who walked through the door, including my two companions, to remove their Carson campaign hats and buttons. When I asked Aaron if there were any Republican volunteers working here, he laughed: "Our Republican is out to lunch right now. I'll let you know when he's back." Wink. Nudge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-91957732941692226032007-09-13T10:23:00.000-05:002007-09-13T10:23:00.000-05:00Anon 10:05:"Notoriously laundered money?" How, to...Anon 10:05:<BR/><BR/>"Notoriously laundered money?" How, to who? If so, give me proof, specifics. The problem with your claim is, Wilson and his Dem. buddies will say, "where's your proof? All accusations, no evidence." Know what I mean?<BR/><BR/>BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41800563077277356662007-09-13T10:05:00.000-05:002007-09-13T10:05:00.000-05:00DUV notoriously laundered money from multiple dono...DUV notoriously laundered money from multiple donors, including unions, to Julia, black clergy and others for "Walking Around Money" during numerous campaigns. I know. I saw it with my own eyes. Im talking cash and checks--yes, they were stupid enough to write checks sometimes.<BR/><BR/>If Wilson thinks this blog has sunk to the level of IndyU, he's dead wrong--it's difficult to go that low. But, if he DOES think so, consider yourself lucky. That means he's gone.<BR/><BR/>He has almost no credibility any more. His handlers laugh about him behind his back...I heard that very thing at a political event a couple weeks ago. And then after mocking him, they often send him out to get dirt on anyone who dares speak ill of their gaggle.<BR/><BR/>And thanks, Gary, for sticking up for those of us who post anonymously--some of us, because he and his cronies have dissed us so badly we can't let our names be shown.<BR/><BR/>But we are real, Wilson, and we are fully aware of your nonsense. <BR/><BR/>Take that to the bank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-35151544490424130682007-09-13T09:36:00.000-05:002007-09-13T09:36:00.000-05:00Wilson, let's not forget your time with D.U.V. D...Wilson, let's not forget your time with D.U.V. Democrats United for Victory. The Political Action Committee (PAC)that had your address as the mailing address.<BR/><BR/>Also, the chairperson of the PAC was Julia Carson, and the Treasurer was none other than Carl Drummer. An interesting side note to this, the daytime contact phone number listed on the Statement of Organization was 633-3610. <BR/><BR/>Interesting because that number is the Center Township Trustee's Office. I have to wonder, was Julia, Carl, and yourself- Wilson, taking phone calls at the Center Township Trustee's office for this PAC? <BR/><BR/>We will probably never know. <BR/><BR/>Have a good day Wilson.<BR/><BR/>Your friend, <BR/>BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-31628615017395718712007-09-13T09:07:00.000-05:002007-09-13T09:07:00.000-05:00Gary,Some people need attention and weak minded Wi...Gary,<BR/><BR/>Some people need attention and weak minded Wilson Allen is one of them. I have read his comments on numerous blogs. He is the paid attack dog and bites anyone who speaks against Julia Carson and the Ghetto Mafia members. <BR/><BR/> He is not a spokesperson for the black community because he has flunkied for Julia Carson for years after she dumped Gene Honeycutt who was also a white male supporter. <BR/><BR/>As for Erin when Carson ran for congress in 1996, she tried very hard to appear to be ethical and honorable after all of the dirty political scams ran in Center Township for years.<BR/><BR/>Wilson Allen and Erin do not know of the numerous dirty tricks she pulled on her opponents and other candidates at party slating conventions and on election day, but I do. I can name times, dates and participants.<BR/><BR/>I to, am a former Carson supporter from the time she was elected State Representative. I am no longer a supporter of her politiial campaigns because of the corruption I have personally witnessed. Her style of dirty politics was the best thing to ever happened for the Marion County Democrat Party. She kept ignorant black voters votings for candidates like Andy Jacobs for years, Jeff Modisett paid her to introduce him to black leaders and the clergy, Bart Peterson was introduced around my comunity one year before he actually filed in 1999. The Party owed her dearly. <BR/><BR/>Gary, may I suggest Wilson Allen get his own blog. He is not that important in the scheme of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-40685145939712159202007-09-13T08:07:00.000-05:002007-09-13T08:07:00.000-05:00She stood there and ate ten minutes!!! Seriously,...<I>She stood there and ate ten minutes!!!</I><BR/><BR/> Seriously, that is a reason to vilify a Congressperson? That's the best you got? And now the blogmaster is going on about who's TEH GAYORZ? Better watch out or this blog will become as much of a junior high slambook as IndyU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26807101068167478592007-09-13T07:16:00.000-05:002007-09-13T07:16:00.000-05:00Bil, none of those posts stand for your propositio...Bil, none of those posts stand for your proposition in the least bit on the subject of GLBT rights. You conveniently ignore literally dozens of posts supporting of GLBT rights, including these posts in just the last few days and weeks alone:<BR/><BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/09/bosmas-all-in-family.html (interview with lesbian member of Bosma family)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/09/bopp-boasts-another-win-for-dobson.html (discussing religious right's abuse of NFPs and use to bash gays and lesbians)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/09/glbt-hypocrisy.html (defending friend of community citizen complained was called dyke by fire chief)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/08/iowa-court-rules-in-favor-of-same-sex.html (in depth analysis of favorable gay marriage decision)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/08/senator-craig-pleads-guilty-to-airport.html (report on Craig's guilty plea and hypocrisy on GLBT issues)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/08/mayoral-candidates-enter-bishop.html (critize forum for mayoral candidates at church known for homobigotry)<BR/>http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2007/08/special-prosecutor-appointed-to.html (coverage of GOP consultant and former YR president being charged with sexually assaulting another man)Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-27583861438249319442007-09-13T07:07:00.000-05:002007-09-13T07:07:00.000-05:00In 1996 I proudly did the Carson campaign website ...In 1996 I proudly did the Carson campaign website - numerous observers including The Indpls Star complimented her on this pioneering work. None of her opponents were web-aware - neither had a website.<BR/><BR/>And now Gary Welsh is defending Jocelyn Tandy posting here anonymously? How low can you go? She's one of the most notorious anti-gay bigots in town. Oh well...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-52044964331985219922007-09-13T06:53:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:53:00.000-05:00Even the people who post anonymously, Wilson, are ...Even the people who post anonymously, Wilson, are identified (ala Darla or Joceyln) and then viciously attacked by you. Perhaps that's why they post anonymously. Anon 11:34 did ask a good question though about the Carson website. Are you going to answer that question?Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-86613539397852755332007-09-13T06:45:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:45:00.000-05:00It's interesting to note that in this thread all m...It's interesting to note that in this thread all my attackers are "anonymous" with the sole exception of IndyErnie. My defenders all use repeated nicknames and are known to the political world. <BR/><BR/>It's a sad world we've come to where peoples reputations are attacked viciously by anonymous, shady and unknown creatures ... this blog has finally sunk to the level of IndyU and the Star Talkback.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-81603844136586394102007-09-13T06:25:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:25:00.000-05:00Erin, dear heart...your campaign work is widely ad...Erin, dear heart...your campaign work is widely admired. You're one of those wide-eyed folks who believes there's good around every corner, and that's a quality to be treasured.<BR/><BR/>Your harping on campaign/Congressional staff is understood. Wilson being paid, in that year, for any work on EITHER staff, is illustrative to those of us who've known his sheepish work for years.<BR/><BR/>I, too, have labored on staffs, both taxpayer-funded and campaign-funded. I know full-well that it is common practice for the taxpayer-paid folk to work on their "time off" for the campaign. In fact, it's usually expected.<BR/><BR/>Your idealism is admirable. Wilson's dumpster-diving is legendary. He can dish it out.<BR/>He can't take it.<BR/><BR/>Gary--is it finally time to ban Wilson? I think it might be.<BR/>No one takes himn seriously anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-82805047508884151912007-09-13T06:13:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:13:00.000-05:00I never have been a paid staffer for the Carson ca...I never have been a paid staffer for the Carson campaign, ever. Always a volunteer for many successful years!Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-11530512512073657162007-09-13T06:11:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:11:00.000-05:00When Darla Y Williams was called out in public for...When Darla Y Williams was called out <I>in public</I> for being delinquent on her property taxes, she shilly-shallied and waited over six months before she could be bothered to pay them.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-43874567143527521082007-09-13T06:09:00.000-05:002007-09-13T06:09:00.000-05:00I find it interesting that over the last year or s...I find it interesting that over the last year or so Wilson had made it sound like he was ALWAYS an unpaid volunteer for Carson. Just doing his civic duty. And now it comes to light he was a paid staffer for a while . . .<BR/><BR/>HmmmmmmmmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com