Comments on: Return of the Living Ed

By: Bulldog

Bulldog — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:47:01 +0000

Try again John and Statler

The Peterson administration STARTED the process for the JW, but after the election, they stopped negotiations intentionally out of (misplaced) respect for the new administration. They wanted to give Ballard and Grand the chance to make a final decision, which they did (See Star article of December 22, 2007 “The signing [of the development agreement] came two days after city developoment officials gave their go-ahead to the deal and three days after Mayor-elect Greg Ballard did the same.”) No bonds were let by the Peterson administration, that was your guy again (see Star article of May 1, 2008). Ballard and Grand went forward with it because they knew that it was crucial to the Super Bowl bid. Now JW, no Super Bowl. I know that your guy was against the Super Bowl before he was for it, but once he flipped on that position, he had to support the JW.

By: John Howard

John Howard — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:21:09 +0000

Statler – I figured it was covered in the story, but yes let’s be clear about that. It was indeed one of Bart’s foo paws.

By: Bart Flies

Bart Flies — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:56:19 +0000

Abdul-

As a Democrat who takes pride in being intellectually consistent, I agree with you.

I expect to see the same indignation when Sarah Palin flips on an issue (the Bridge to Nowhere) or Ballard flips on an issue (cutting public safety, cutting deputy mayors, supporting the Gov’s income tax hike, etc.)

Sincerely, I am….Bart Flies.

By: patriot paul

patriot paul — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:42 +0000

Re: comment 11., Yes, David, you are absolutely correct. Apparently the Council gets it, but just doesn’t care. As long as they continue to behave unethically, we will be there holding them accountable in front of the public. I could almost see steam coming from the ears of some members after my concluding comments. They will never be known as a ‘reform’ Council and the lack of discipline among it’s own members is pathetically apparent to the Star News and the public. Thx.for your continued elevation of this awareness. Keep up the good work!

By: David Myers

David Myers — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:03:01 +0000

patriot paul POINT OF ORDER. I have been saying this for a year now if you recall.

By: Inquiring Mind

Inquiring Mind — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:44:49 +0000

Democrats select people who can’t think for themselves so they can tell them what to do. He probably threatened the councilors who didn’t agree with his plan to embarrass Mayor Ballard. Treacy is an unscrupulous strategist and attack dog.

Democrats never fight fair on Election Day. The reason why Treacy was Andre Carson’s choice for county chair is to insure he wins in November. Treacy worked very well with his grandmother hand in hand on dirty politics. He is one nasty SOB. Sooner or later he will be caught up in a major scandal. Treacy’s wife is a superior court judge Becky Pierson-Treacy, so that gives him some lee way regarding political clout he holds.

Voter ID is the Democrats worst nightmare on Election Day. GOTV Program involves driving voters to polls in precincts where they don’t reside during the last hour of the day to drive up vote totals in heavy black democratic precincts. Obama’s campaign has millions of dollars to spend on GOTV and the Democrats are going to try to buy this election. Bank on it! I am sure there will be mass chaos in precincts this November with black voters attempting to vote for Obama but not according to the law. If they are caught and challenged, of course they will blame Republicans for attempting to disenfranchise black voters. Dems will do whatever it takes to win and the “race card” will be played in this election!

By: Muckraker

Muckraker — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:51:06 +0000

Did anyone ask Treacy when the indictment of felony Ghost Employment against Monroe Gray is comin?

By: patriot paul

patriot paul — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:05:13 +0000

Last year activists help put new faces on the Council. Apparently, we have more work to do. A council whose members have disgraced themselves with alledged ghost employment, conflicts of interests, and matters under investigation, have not only an apology to make to the citizens of Indianapolis but speaks to a vacuum of leadership that cannot control it’s members; much less a budget.

By: Buzzy Whitlow

Buzzy Whitlow — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:32:27 +0000

I knew there was a reason I became a Republican…

By: StatlernWaldorf

StatlernWaldorf — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:02:22 +0000

John, make sure you specify that the Marriott money was done by PETERSON and not Ballard.