A friend sent me this today.  I thought the timing was perfect following my earlier blog posts.  I’m interested in what you think.

Although it was a violent weekend here in Indianapolis, what I find most disturbing is the following pattern.  The first three men were all murder victims. The final below is that of Joshua Jude.  He’s accused of shooting two people in the 3300 block of Downey Avenue.You tell me what’s wrong with these pictures.  By […]

Here is the latest Indianapolis political gossip, rumor and innuendo for your reading pleasure. Expect announcements this week from the Indiana Department of Education on recommendations concerning the six failing Indianapolis Public Schools that failed to make it off of academic probation.  Washington, Arlington, Broad Ripple, Emma Donnan, Howe and Manual are potentially on the […]

I always joke that on any given day the four most hated people at the Marion County Democratic Party are Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels,  Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Indiana State Democratic Chairman Dan Parker, and everyone’s favorite political pundit Abdul-Hakim Shabazz. I also always say that whomever comes in first depends on the day.   I […]

The Indiana Democratic Party has unveiled this You Tube attack against incumbent Republican Senator Dick Lugar. Ironically, you could say the same thing about Barack Obama.  When you form a firing squad, make sure it isn’t a circle.

No audio blog today, so this one will be in writing. Apparently Marion County Superior Court Judge Becky Pierson-Treacy is telling fellow judges and lawyers that she and husband Marion County Democratic Chairman Ed Treacy were just joking when they put out their fundraiser invitation that suggested a $1000 contribution will get you a “favorable […]

There is a long-time debate in legal circles as to whether Judges should be elected or appointed?  I’ve always favored appointments over elections because I have no desire to see a judge lose his or her position because of legally-sound, but politically unpopular, decisions. Another reason I am not a fan of judicial elections is […]

I had a pretty good response to yesterday’s “audio blog” so we’re going to give this another shot.  I’m still working out the formula so bear with me.  I did slow down more on this one.  Today’s subjects include… Politicizing the State Fair Tragedy ISTA Cheers Court Decision on Contracts Former CEO of Carmel Performing […]

I sat down and chatted this afternoon with GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli.  GOPAC has a conference in Indianapolis for the next few days. In part one we talked about Indiana being a model for the nation in terms of reform at the state level and the criticism that Republican Governors have balanced their budgets at […]

I’m trying something a little different today on Indiana Barrister.  Instead of writing out thoughts I’m recording them for playback.  I’ve had a lot of people tell me they want to hear what I have to say in the mornings (I recommend something else), so we’re going to give this a shot and see what […]