tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1075959523399279742011-11-30T16:20:08.406-05:00Tracking the winners and losers in the Hoosier marketplace of ideas. ispe00@yahoo.comipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.comBlogger1731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-59726522467934596632011-05-02T11:13:00.001-04:002011-05-02T13:04:05.722-04:00

OBSERVATION:  There is a lot that could be said about last night's announcement concerning the latest development in the war of terror, however one of our witty facebook friends said it best.. "...Osama Bin Laden- A man currently in a face-to-face dialogue with his Maker. Meeting arranged courtesy of the U.S. Military Special Forces!"       ANALYSIS:   UP:  BAHO $250   DOWN:

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-83056044500233580202011-05-01T07:12:00.000-04:002011-05-01T07:12:57.945-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-14301858788805367652011-04-29T11:09:00.001-04:002011-04-29T14:46:22.085-04:00

OBSERVATION:  Well apparently Abdul Hakim Shabazz's (INBR) mockingbirds are finally coming home to roost in the form of an open letter of rebuke from the Indianapolis Bar Association.  The letter was in response to Abdul's latest compost composited allegations on Judge Lou Rosenberg's handling of the Charlie White recount case.  Indy Student (ISTUD), Indy Times (ITEM), and Paul Ogden (OGPL)

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-13136861015441811662011-04-28T13:29:00.000-04:002011-04-28T13:29:33.364-04:00

OBSERVATION: In a post that rivals the best of April Fool's Day jokes and if fact almost had us hooked, Indy Democrat (IDEM) writes a post that rivals Abdul Hakim Shabazz's (INBR) periodic patchworked-sourced posts of alleged conversations inside the local Democratic Party.  Indy Dem we admit it, you almost had us there. They say good satire always has an element of truth and this my friends is

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-74397031173315762952011-04-26T06:09:00.000-04:002011-04-26T06:09:00.703-04:00

OBSERVATION: Here's the final 5!: 16) Will the GOP retain leadership of the council? 17) If Mayor Greg Ballard loses his re-election who is to blame? 18) Assuming Melina Kennedy is the nominee and loses the general election, who is to blame? 19) What will be the total amount of funds raised and spent for the 2011 mayoral campaign? 20)  Do the House Democrats have the cohones to walk out

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-60671448411420349152011-04-25T09:07:00.006-04:002011-04-25T09:07:00.662-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Many of you are asking yourselves right now 'who the heck in Tim Koponen'? Well prior to receiving about a dozen or so emails concerning Mitch Daniels' newest appointee's bizarre behavior we were asking the same thing. For those of you who many not know, Tim Koponen was recently hired as Director of Quality, Metrics and Statistics with the Indiana Department of Labor under

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-82358894960186702472011-04-24T06:37:00.025-04:002011-04-24T06:37:00.266-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Here's the next 5 (better late than never). 11) Will Sam Carson stay in the mayoral race if he loses the primary? 12) Will Jocelyn Tande Adante get more than 100 votes in the primary? 13) How long (in months) will Emmis president Jeff Semulyan stomach Carl Brizzi's on-air antics? 14) Who will be the first GOP candidate to throw their hat in the ring for the CD7 in 2012? 15) Who

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-53736537717118402382011-02-21T12:27:00.000-05:002011-02-21T12:27:38.811-05:00

OBSERVATIONS: Here's the next five: 6)  Will a deal be struck to keep CD 7 boundaries the same and if so, who were the deal makers who will make it happen? 7) Will Secretary of State Charlie White be indicted? 8) How many times will Mayor Ballard say "No Question About It" in his first debate? 9) Who will be former Prosecutor Carl Brizzi's first "political makeover" client? 10) How motivated

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-1779950446129265282011-02-20T16:23:00.000-05:002011-02-20T16:23:43.790-05:00

OBSERVATIONS: Taking a suggestion from one of our readers we're asking the first five of the top twenty provocative (and a bit irreverent) questions for 2011.  1) What percentage of the GOP decision-makers wish they had a mulligan on their 2010 Secretary of State pick? 2) Will the Democratic Party accept "Sherron Franklin II" the sequel? 3) Is Indy ready for a female mayor? 4)  Will "

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-2512517623783092662011-02-19T12:50:00.000-05:002011-02-19T12:50:22.493-05:00

Sorry for the long absence readers it has been a long time since I (we) have posted. As you may have figured out by now, I had some health issues that took all of my attention and energy to overcome. The rest of the the team didn't want to continue without me so we decided to temporarily suspend postings.  We also decided that it was best not to offer a reason so that if things didn't go as we

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-81260827326886316192010-10-02T16:41:00.002-04:002010-10-02T16:48:53.462-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  In the previous posts we promised to discuss the latest behind-the-scenes stunts of the Ballard administration.  We're a few days late because of job obligations however the information we have it right on time.  While there has been a lot of attention paid to the ACS parking deal (legitimately so), Ballard and Co. are desperately trying to fill an approximately  $2 million +

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-40699258300676287992010-09-24T07:26:00.000-04:002010-09-24T07:26:14.258-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:   We have very little to add to Paul Ogden's (OGPL) post calling out the button men in the Ballard administration.  Paul has succeeded in finding the their Achilles heal, an aversion to public disclosure of their activities and worse attaching a face to them.  It's pretty obvious that Joe Loftus (JLOF) , Bob Grand (BGRN) and Tom John (TOJO) are in firm control of the levers of

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-8562905991291081282010-09-17T08:42:00.001-04:002010-09-17T11:08:14.050-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Some believe that being the wife of a public figure is tough, others like Christina Trexler, wife of Marion County GOP Chairman Tom John (TOJO) would say it pays pretty good.  Thanks to her husband's political wheeling and dealing Christina is only a heartbeat away from a nice position in a local not-for-profit supported in part by taxpayer dollars.  We first picked up this story

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-22840716698154421142010-09-16T07:30:00.004-04:002010-09-16T17:36:19.378-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Lacking any new ideas, saddled with an incompetent staff and self-interested advisers Mayor Greg Ballard (GBAL) has decided to turn to divine intervention to help him find a palatable message for his 2011 re-election bid.  Below is the announcement of the event sent to us by one of our readers. An Open Discussion with Mayor Ballard City of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-27759624549667906402010-09-11T11:55:00.000-04:002010-09-11T11:55:03.603-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-179107760709994582010-09-04T09:21:00.002-04:002010-09-04T10:33:28.504-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  A physician, an engineer and a lawyer were arguing about whose profession was the oldest.  The surgeon announced, "Remember how God removed a rib from Adam to create Eve? Obviously, medicine is the oldest profession."   The engineer replied, "But before that, God created the heavens and the earth from chaos, in less than a week. You have to admit that was a remarkable feat of

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-91154365527940839172010-09-03T08:56:00.001-04:002010-09-03T21:36:57.757-04:00

We found this article particularly interesting as it focused almost singularly on the Hoosier state which as we all know is normally red state that went blue for the first time in more than 40 years. As TIME Magazine is no Heritage Foundation we're asking what do you think happened to change Obamamania to Obamaphobia?  We will publish our analysis of the POTUS later today. ANALYSIS: UP: 

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-61094337953968388102010-09-02T12:38:00.001-04:002010-09-02T12:43:51.107-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Not since the demolition of the Market Square Arena have Indianapolis residents been able to see the step-by-step preparation for a public demolition of a well recognized structure, in this case the massive but hardly functional  Ballard Building. It's most recognized guest Mayor Greg Ballard resides quite comfortably apparently totally oblivious to his surroundings as he gazes out

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-40930484120080301382010-09-02T08:49:00.000-04:002010-09-02T08:49:07.414-04:00

Even if you substitute "woman" for "mayor" the lyrics will still carry the same meaning...Based on this  interview we believe that before the end of the year political reality will start paging Ole' Doc Straub to report to the unemployment line. Which just goes to prove that there really is such a thing as "bad press".

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-74688307461544553302010-08-31T06:33:00.000-04:002010-08-31T06:33:48.847-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-2322028512112402282010-08-30T16:29:00.004-04:002010-08-30T22:07:43.799-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Clueless. That's all we could say after this political nightmare of a broadcast from WXIN's Russ McQuaid.  In less than a year Mayor Ballard has went from a benign affable political naive nice guy to a bungling political light weigh within a of razor's edge of being the first one-term mayor in more than 40 years. Barring a significant failure on hizzoner's part he should win a

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-75885635729124970542010-08-26T10:16:00.002-04:002010-08-26T10:16:00.051-04:00

OBSERVATION:  If it wasn't for the fact that Abdul Hakim Shabazz (INBR)  is a sitting member of the Public Safety Advisory Board we would simple write Gary's Welsh's (ADIN) recent post off as part of an ongoing skirmish between  friends-now-rival bloggers.  However in light of what is happening with the issue of public safety in our city we think Gary raises a legitimate concern. You may think

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-78754132556341728942010-08-26T05:30:00.018-04:002010-09-02T12:42:36.562-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  According to Jon Easter (IDEM) and Abdul Hakim Shabazz (INBR) the walkout  (Abdul's post referenced the author of the idea)from Monday night council meeting was the brain-child of Vern Brown (VBWN).  Wow. Where do we start? First Mr. Brown, when you grandstand it helps when it is done as a caucus, not a sub-committee. If you don't have 100% participation you don't go. That means

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-51376602493840400602010-08-23T11:57:00.004-04:002010-08-25T22:28:04.975-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Is Joe Loftus Ballard's  Rahm Emanuel?  We asked this question after noticing Paul Ogden (OGPL) has raised another potential issue with the Ballard administration, this time with special counsel to the mayor Joe Loftus.  Now according to a few of the emails we've received over the last few months, Joe and Bob Grand are the real power behind the throne.  The origins of Loftus'

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-40930941084049922612010-08-22T13:51:00.001-04:002010-08-23T06:26:31.832-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We've been waiting for the dust to settle before we offer our take on the Bisard issue and based on this morning's headline and we're glad we did.  Of all the media sites we've reviewed over the last few days WTHR's Kevin Rader had the best summary of what is truly at stake for the City of Indianapolis and Mayor Ballard (GBAL). We found it interesting and perhaps a sign of things

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-26762978407519415972010-08-18T07:14:00.000-04:002010-08-18T07:58:38.994-04:00

OBSERVATION:  From Hoosier Access (HOAC) Republican candidate for Marion County Prosecutor Mark Massa hits the airwaves with (in our opinion) a very professional and well toned intro ad. Gone is the smoky alley, glitzy CSI shtick from previous campaigns.  Hopefully this is an indication that if the Republicans hang on to the Prosecutor's office, that an adult will be in control instead of a

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-48855976877246642572010-08-17T07:17:00.010-04:002010-08-18T08:06:30.228-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Sorry readers, its my week to write however my flight was late yesterday and put me way off schedule. In the meantime sit back and take a whiff of this latest amalgamation of political herbs and spices. First up is the continuing controversy surrounding radio personality Abdul Hakim Shabazz's (INBR) appointment to the Frank Straub's advisory board.  Gary Welsh (ADIN) continues to

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-72031454886830471862010-08-13T05:01:00.019-04:002010-08-15T07:37:40.626-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Genius Mayor. Sheer genius. With a stoke of a pen you just introduced a major game-changer for the 2011 municipal elections and it didn't cost you OR the taxpayer one thin dime.  When it comes to unemployment, raising taxes or cuts in services the Mayor can shift the blame to the downturn in the national economy. The one issue that could have been an anchor around his neck is the

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-87079955147269264422010-08-12T11:09:00.000-04:002010-08-12T11:09:59.691-04:00

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cRace Card Is Maxed Outwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorTea Party

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-47889007448315335932010-08-11T12:16:00.001-04:002010-08-11T12:18:14.151-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Obviously Governor Daniels (MDAN) is making a few people nervous with his almost regular Sunday appearances on national networks.  Now it seems he has awaken the sleeping giant of MSM aka Indianapolis Star (INSTAR) - and yes we've decided to place Dennis Ryerson and Co. on he IPSE board. We believe that this will be the beginning of a very targeted and robust effort against My Man

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-55154499222076932172010-08-10T07:33:00.014-04:002010-08-10T07:33:00.867-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Newcomer Indy Student (ISTUD) aka Matt Stone is challenging Abdul's (INBR) somewhat habitual reference to unsourced polls that reinforces his opinion-of-the-moment. Of course this isn't the first time "his truly" has reached from behind his back to pull out a handful of facts, figures, rumours and innuendos to support his cause.  ISTUD goes on to say "Shabazz is a talented writer,

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-48680339931631190222010-08-08T16:56:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:56:30.783-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-10228640085714214012010-08-06T23:03:00.003-04:002010-08-06T23:21:33.633-04:00

OBSERVATION: Apparently Dr. Frank N. Whiner Frank Straub has become a little uncomfortable with the whole "I'm the big cheese" thingy going on for the last eight months. According to Gary Welsh's latest post our omnipotent Public Safety Director dispatched the Chief of Police to say that he and Straub are the BFF. According to our man in the know they have a joint collection of police and fire

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-32663789998787429292010-08-06T09:32:00.001-04:002010-08-06T10:25:03.878-04:00

OBSERVATION:  Gary Welsh over at Advance Indiana (ADIN) has posted a series of upcloseandpersonal assessment here, here, and here of Public Safety Director Frank Straub (FSTRA) that gives us a little peak inside King-of-Kop.   Wait this just in....that's Dr. Frank Straub...sorry sir.  Of course this isn't the first time Dr. Frank has issued an nonsensical ultimatum from on high.  If any of this

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-75373131226276199602010-08-05T07:43:00.002-04:002010-08-05T08:10:57.162-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: In what is being hailed as a landmark decision by some U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker a gay Republican, ruled that the recent passed Proposition 8 recently passed overwhelmingly by the voters of California banning same sex marriages in the sunshine state.  While both sides believe that an appeal will ultimately send this case to the Supreme Court for a final decision.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-65593206446426789642010-08-04T10:00:00.000-04:002010-08-04T10:00:37.858-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Like all stupid ideas we bet this one started with "What if we?" We've done some investigation as determined that Minister Harrington is not a preacher but a minister at Mt. Vernon Church a small but significant distinction as he doesn't lead the church. That being said he is undoubtedly demonstrated the most irresponsible abuse of trust and leadership we have seen in the last 20

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-41251090976475273092010-08-02T08:26:00.002-04:002010-08-02T09:40:26.946-04:00

OBSERVATION:  You'd think that when you are able to get bi-partisan support on an a big piece of legislation that in and of itself is noteworthy.  Well not so for the guys running the Ballard political machine gerbil-wheel. In what can only be described as a politically amateurish play, Ballard's highly excitable campaign virgins send out an email before the vote. An obvious a case of premature 

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-51892205946409325852010-07-31T15:59:00.000-04:002010-07-31T15:59:42.810-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-34226778730703450572010-07-29T19:40:00.007-04:002010-07-30T08:43:14.597-04:00

Dear Mr. President, MONGREL PEOPLE?!!! MONGREL PEOPLE!!!!  What the hell were you thinking?  Mr. President, you are the most powerful man on earth, leader of the free world, and role model to millions of minority kids in America....And the best you could come up with is a lame joke that would be on the cutting room floor of any third rate stand up comedy routine.  Mongrel People. And then you

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-71437024675175344582010-07-29T05:59:00.003-04:002010-07-29T05:59:00.295-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: We admit we've been a little lacks in following My Man Mitch, his ups and downs and for that we will make the proper adjustments today by recognizing yet another positive piece done on the national stage, however we will only bump it up a tad. Moving forward we promise to be more diligent in seeking out the good, bad and ugly transpiring at the State level. Let it not be said that

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-64649057177507946122010-07-28T15:49:00.000-04:002010-07-28T15:49:39.071-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: In what could only be described as a major policy victory, Mayor Greg Ballard (GBAL) not only pushed through the transfer of the water utilities ownership, (with a bit of a slush fund for infrastructure improvements) he was able to bring three Democratic councillors with him, much to the dismay of arch political rivals Gary Welsh (ADIN) and Terry Burns (ITIM).  In what could only

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-28403883114666300392010-07-27T18:13:00.001-04:002010-07-27T18:17:03.736-04:00

It was a busy weekend for our local Democrats as they try to dispel the moniker we gave their political mutual funds.  First up is mayoral-candidate- Jose Evans (JEVNS) who conducted a town hall meeting this weekend at Second Baptist Church on the west side of Indy. While a good first step for the councillor it did lack the "solutions" aspect that most community residents are accustomed to seeing

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-70219929086017650682010-07-26T06:52:00.000-04:002010-07-26T06:52:00.128-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-20187886646992695742010-07-25T05:59:00.002-04:002010-07-25T05:59:00.373-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-79553728912366363712010-07-24T09:05:00.003-04:002010-07-24T14:49:53.841-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We are focusing on bonehead moves today. First up. Ms Bell, please, please tell us there's no truth in this post by Paul Ogden (OGPL) stating that you hired a PR firm to assist you in addressing last week's nightmare.  Quite frankly we're not sure which is more pathetic for an organization with the track record and name brand of Indiana Black Expo: 1) Having to hire a PR firm, 2

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-63651890742989055822010-07-23T08:11:00.003-04:002010-07-24T11:55:06.099-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Well this is what happens when you run with the wrong crowd.  Now we reported on this a while back and to be honest we were quite kind. Advance Indiana has another blurb on the Congressman Carson's apparent pretense of engaging in a cell phone call in order to avoid asnwering a reporter's questions. Not good.  There's also this piece posted yesterday by Larry O'Conner that openly

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-20261219880518794622010-07-22T07:09:00.000-04:002010-07-22T07:09:42.563-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We just wanted to do a quick round-the-block tour of the blogosphere to make sure we didn't leave any scattered thoughts unreported out there and to see if there was any general concensus on lessons learned. Of course we can't leave this topic without getting getting the always provacative Gary Welsh of Advance Indiana (ADIN)  (and let's just say he had ALOT to say about this) and

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-54994900485679467242010-07-21T08:22:00.000-04:002010-07-21T08:22:48.237-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Paul Ogden (OGPL) is growing into a pretty good giant-slayer as his latest target presiding traffic court Judge William Young.  His work in and out of the courtroom he has caught the attention of the Indiana Commission of Judicial Qualifications and could lead to some pretty heavy sanctions against judge Young.  Not bad for a guy who takes hits from other like-minded bloggers in

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-85877680082185893962010-07-20T07:35:00.002-04:002010-07-20T18:08:26.607-04:00

OBSERVATION:  In what has turned out to be a great piece of community/police collaboration the alleged Black Expo shooter went from doing the "wobble" to doing the perp walk today.  While we have no pity on this "gangsta wannabe" we can't help but wonder what was his mother thinking when she named him "Shamus". Never ones to leave unaswered questions for our audience we decided to do a little

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-59769937182734490332010-07-19T08:23:00.001-04:002010-07-19T08:29:46.769-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  In light of the  re-emergence of the Black Minsterial Alliance, Concerned Clergy and others as a result of the Brandon Johnson story we've decided create a mutual fund specifically for local religious leaders.  The AmenCorner represents the collective African-American pastors from this to this (Rev. Charles Harrison) and all points in between.  So why create a fund for these guys

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-53730240428706274902010-07-18T16:22:00.001-04:002010-07-18T16:23:26.547-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: We lead off this bundle of bodacious blogging with the a re-cap of last's night's Ievenattheage of18Istilldon'tknowhowtoactinpublic at Indiana Black Expo last night.   Abdul over at Indiana Barrister (INBR) does a good job providing us a blow-by-blow account and Advance Indiana (ADIN) reminds us that this isn't the first time.  He also followes up with this between-the-eyes post.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-88204012651778111432010-07-13T11:33:00.002-04:002010-07-13T21:18:39.732-04:00

OBESRVATIONS:  Here's our special blend of observations we wanted to slide in today. First we need to acknolwedge the pummeling Ryan Vaughn (RVHN) took not once, but twice, but three times  at the hands of Councilor Jonanne Sanders (JSAN), BartLies and the the anonymous Indiana Barrister commenter Think Again.  Speaking points are not a substitute for actually understanding the substance of the

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-43299111350075218652010-07-13T09:00:00.002-04:002010-07-13T09:00:01.432-04:00

The Market is now open. Don't forgent we now have political mutual funds. Good luck and Happy Hunting.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-8501716767230006372010-07-13T07:01:00.000-04:002010-07-13T07:01:26.077-04:00

Okay fans this is the day we've all been waiting for, the first day of trading. Trading will begin at 9am and continue for the next 12 hours. Posting with a time/date stamp before 9am will be deleted. We've posted this a few minutes prior so that if there's anyone who wants to participate they can do so however, they MUST be a follower in order to post a legitimate transaction. For additional

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-38738165403392663772010-07-12T14:02:00.002-04:002010-07-18T18:48:35.882-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Abdul Hakim Shabazz (INBR) has found his roots lately as he offers a series of posts here, here and here providing his take on local black clergy, black leadership, the collective black community, black youth in general.  While we found his posts provocative and for the most part substantive we couldn't help but notice that the cavernous disconnect between the Abdul's words and his

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-29870314563447796992010-07-12T10:58:00.040-04:002010-07-12T11:02:03.430-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We debated long and hard about this post but when it was all said and done snarkiness one out with a few built-in compromises.  We found Indy Democrat's (Jon Easter) post last week, a bit over the top when it came to touting the Democrat candidate for Secretary of State Vop Osili. It kinda reminded us of a proud parent with a crap load of baby photos..."And here's Junior taking his

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-54907446398921624962010-07-12T07:50:00.000-04:002010-07-12T07:50:24.729-04:00

FEDERAL: HopeandChange (HoCha): Represents all things Democratic/Liberal at the Federal level. Opening price: $70. NopeandSame (NoSa): Represents all things Republican/Conservative at the Federal level. Opening price $90. STATE: NotMyMan (NoMM): Represents all things Democratic/Liberal at the State level. Opening price $60 AimingHigher (AIHI): Represents all things Republican/Conservative

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-733824618767023432010-07-12T07:14:00.001-04:002010-07-12T07:44:53.917-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: Well folks we have so good news and we have some bad news about today. First the bad news. We have decided to postpone "Trading Day" for another 24 hours to bring the political market up to date.  So for all of you "followers" who are eager to begin trading our advice is to study up on the rules of the game listed at the top of the blog (each opens to a spearate page) and watch the

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-85968187806509068042010-07-09T07:17:00.000-04:002010-07-09T07:17:03.234-04:00

And the Democrats say they want to catch the GOP in public gaffs...We'd laugh if this wasn't so damn sad.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-57578711798605350872010-07-07T07:07:00.001-04:002010-07-07T07:07:56.262-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-44027807797154557222010-07-04T08:33:00.000-04:002010-07-04T08:33:04.060-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-49601576167482009002010-06-29T06:04:00.002-04:002010-06-29T06:04:00.182-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Yesterday the longest serving member of Congress Senator Robert Byrd died early Monday morning at the age of 92.  Out of respect for the office of Senator as opposed to the man, we will leave the comments up to you, however we couldn't help but wonder...what would happen if....

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-25272051375978875572010-06-28T13:44:00.001-04:002010-06-28T13:48:50.365-04:00

OBSERVATION: Political newcomer Vop Osili (VOSI), demolished his intra-party rival Tom McKenna (TMCK) this weekend by a vote count of 1,215 to 388 a impressive ration of almost 3:1.  On the other hand while we think the GOP has a credible candidate in Charlie White (CWHI) who ran unopposed in his slating contest, they (the GOP) seem stuck on the W/M, W/F model for candidate selection. Now we're

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-42203274292784436082010-06-23T06:37:00.002-04:002010-06-23T07:01:52.302-04:00

OBSERVATION: Today's Make Up or Break Up illustrates the perennial-old battle between youth and age.  In this case its the young Turk Ryan Vaughn and the Old Bull Bob Cockrum.  As we have mentioned before in earlier posts, Ryan has had a meteoric rise to power on the council. One day he's sitting on the back row, the next day he wielding the gavel. Go figure.  On the other side is the

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-61058777676636609192010-06-19T09:19:00.001-04:002010-06-19T09:19:44.553-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-16086586105162475502010-06-18T06:03:00.000-04:002010-06-18T06:03:00.524-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  In what could be the political shocker of the year, Democratic primary mayoral candidate Brian Williams (BWMS) has announced he is no longer running for mayor.  We find it a bit odd considering that many considered him a fresh face and better choice that heavily favored candidate Melina Kennedy.  Now we can't help but be a bit cynical at least for now and so we will keep our ears

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-83966095151494023312010-06-17T05:55:00.003-04:002010-06-17T09:41:13.601-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  Can you remember your first sexual experience? (ok, calm down we are going somewhere with this-promise) That's where we are now with the whole Pacers/City negotiations.  What we're seeing is that "magical" third date with your  latest love interest. This is the "back seat negotiations" of our more formative years. Now keep in mind that ever since the new Lucas Fieldhouse opened

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-68968393829000335972010-06-16T15:51:00.000-04:002010-06-16T15:51:05.547-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: We have been knee-deep in work over the last few days but promise to catch up for the rest of the week tomorrow. In the meantime please feel free to focus your mind-reading skills on this photo of Governor Charlie Crist of Florida as he carefully examines the sandy cheeks beach of his  homstate for signs of oily residue.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-83074580651144138912010-06-12T21:09:00.000-04:002010-06-12T21:09:18.572-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-26319651819626745042010-06-11T18:11:00.000-04:002010-06-11T18:11:39.727-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: We're thinking about augmenting the "Caption This" segment to our blog and sure could use your help. We would like to offer an invitation to you to submit your photos of our famous politicos and pundits you see at public functions. We know we're a bit late with this latest offer however tonight is Zoobilation where we a lot of movers and shakers strut their stuff as they walk and

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-23047766590934390772010-06-11T06:41:00.000-04:002010-06-11T06:41:34.620-04:00

OBSERVATION:  For the last few days we've kept our eyes on the IMPD police brutality story and the various opinions here, here and here.  We take this time to introduce to the board to religious leaders to the IPSE board, Rev. Mmoja Ajabu (AJBU) and Rev. Lionel Rush (RUSH).  Now these two community activists are well-known for being a thorn in the side of Indianapolis mayors over the last few

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-80355813826053349902010-06-10T12:13:00.001-04:002010-06-10T13:24:00.496-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We've been keeping our eye on the rising star in the Republican Party in the person of Ryan Vaughn (RVHN) and quite honestly we are impressed. He wnet from a sitting on the backrow of the Council chambers to the Big Chair with cheetah-like speed (in honor of the Zoo's newest arrival). While he's taken his share of hits from both Republicans and Democrats detractors, he just keeps

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-62504528984098846032010-06-09T07:51:00.000-04:002010-06-09T07:51:54.630-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: This the first of a new series called "Caption This" for your reading pleasure.  If you have photos you'd like to submit for consideration please send them to ipse00@yahoo.com. Okay now go get your snarky caps on and post away.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-90050660745608059422010-06-08T06:04:00.001-04:002010-06-08T06:04:00.717-04:00

OBESERVATION:  Today we decided to provide a forum for the latest conversation on the latest alleged police brutality incident from last month.  For this particular post we present perspectives by two well-known Indianapolis African-American pundits. Both Amos and Abdul have wieghed in on the issue and we boost both of their stocks for offering to cover the range of opinions on this unfortunate

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-55702023708285103742010-06-07T06:02:00.003-04:002010-06-07T06:02:00.595-04:00

OBSERVATION: We were surprise to read that Indianapolis native Congressman Andre Carson (ACAR) is weighing in on the increasing tension in the middle east between the Israelis and the Arab world.  To our knowledge not since Lee Hamilton has a Democrat congressman spoke out specifically on issues involving overseas conflicts with such  authority, and certainly we don't recall his grandmother the

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-46678398381494108452010-06-05T06:26:00.001-04:002010-06-05T06:26:01.049-04:00

OBSERVATION:  Indy Student (ISTUD) has the distinction of being the first follower to engage in actual trading (the real purpose of our blog) and so we would be amiss if we didn't include him in on all the ups and downs of Indy's political blogosphere.  We also think he will really like his exchange symbol. Good luck Indy! While all newcomers enter into the market at a flat rate of $100, for his

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-91986818556061402892010-06-04T07:05:00.023-04:002010-06-04T08:21:02.519-04:00

OBSERVATION:   We continue to shake our head in wonderment at the Ballard Aministration's total ineptness in policy management, specifically with regards to the political maxim "perception is everything".  According to Advance Indiana's post on the subject. Depending on how you care to view the issue an increase from $9 to $18 is a 100% markup or a increase long pass due. What we find remarkable

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-57233077242667364792010-06-03T08:52:00.001-04:002010-06-03T08:53:41.961-04:00

OBSERVATION:  In what most would consider a rare move from members of the Ballard Adminstration, Director Straub is taking the initiative to get in front of the latest police brutality allegation and in an effort to support better police/community relations, we wanted to pass this press release to you. ANALYSIS: UP:  FSTRA $100, GBAL $90 DOWN: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** The Public Safety

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-37265323798188573252010-06-03T06:06:00.041-04:002010-06-03T06:06:00.478-04:00

OBSERVATION: Today's Make Up or Break Up choice was submitted by a one of our longtime readers. This one takes us back to the year 2007. Let's reminence back to the first time these two love birds met. One was as a mountain of a man, an outsider running against the odds to be mayor of Indianapolis. The other a diminuative icon in Indianapolis with a voice that is heard across the black

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-10720269809684284562010-06-02T06:09:00.004-04:002010-06-02T14:04:26.708-04:00

OBSERVATION:  You know you've made it to the bigtime when you are mentioned in the Behind Closed Doors. We give Terry Burns of Indianapolis Times (ITIM) a boost in his stock price. Apparently he has exposed a sensitive nerve in the Democratic Council Caucus that may require an extraction or two.  Not sure if the powers that be (Ed Treacy) will allow this to happen in what is shaping up to be

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-40576083459956127862010-06-01T06:13:00.002-04:002010-06-01T06:55:12.471-04:00

OBSERVATIONS: While we admit that it is much too earlyto peg a frontrunner for the Democratic nominee for 2011 mayoral election, Brian Williams (BWMS) has separated himself from the pack with his analysis of the Ballard adminsration's water transfer deal. Several bloggers here, here, and here from across the political spectrum have weighed in and all of them side with Brian on this one. Not sure

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-41710294594194393302010-05-28T07:44:00.001-04:002010-05-28T08:25:17.934-04:00

OBSERVATION: The third installment to Make Up or Break Up (MUBU) will ask the burning question we all think about after hearing about political dust ups made public this time by between our various bloggers "Will they ever get back together?".   In this case it involves current blogger of Indiana Barrister and radio host Abdul Hakim Shabazz and local attoney/blogger Gary Welsh of Advance Indiana.

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-76218252085339727862010-05-27T06:11:00.001-04:002010-05-27T06:27:41.012-04:00

OBSERVATION: The second installment to Make Up or Break Up (MUBU) will ask the burning question we all think about after hearing about political dust ups made public between our various public officials "Will they ever get back together?".  In this case it involves current Marion County Democratic Chairman Ed Treacy and would-be Democratic candidate for prosecutor Greg Bowes.  We were told that

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-91676193994139420622010-05-26T07:13:00.001-04:002010-05-26T07:19:27.808-04:00

OBERVATIONS:  We've been waiting with quivering anticipation for some hint of what were the big plans coming out of the 2nd floor east.  Well it didn't take long. Apparently Director Frank Straub has decided to focus all his resources on ----drum roll please------ "making sure he knows the names, department, location of everyone in his public safety.  Yep a few weeks ago he sent out an edict

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-34689556176848910992010-05-25T05:56:00.008-04:002010-05-25T06:33:46.665-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We couldn't help but shake our collective heads as we put together this post.  As reported here, here and here (ok we're just kidding on the last one).  Mayor Ballard we have one simple question for you: Who told you this was a good idea? Please tell us it was Winnie or that you thought of this while rummaging through Greg Jr.'s baby photos.  If by chance it was an advisor or

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-36208665071848998922010-05-24T18:10:00.000-04:002010-05-24T18:10:52.305-04:00

OBSERVATION:  Just to shake things up a bit we are introducing a new series for your reading pleasure. Make Up or Break Up.  Make Up or Break Up  (MUBU) will ask the burning question we all think about after hearing about political dust ups made public between our various public officials "Will they ever get back together?".  Now you too can have the power and influence of Dr. Phil. All you need

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-18233968128759659792010-05-24T07:00:00.002-04:002010-05-24T14:49:46.044-04:00

OBSERVATION:  Apparently questions are being raised over at Indianapolis Times (ITIM) concerning the votes cast by councillors Moriarty-Adams and Nytes in support of the Ballard Adminstration's decision to sell the water company. While this is more of a family matter for the Democrats here in Marion County it does peak our interests.  We are wondering if this is merely a token show of distain for

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-58097685690485251562010-05-21T05:01:00.004-04:002010-05-25T06:29:35.867-04:00

OBSERVATION: Several bloggers have made mentioned Senator Bayh's :30 second standup routine at the and so we thought it worthy of a post. We review the  discussed the joke at length and concluded that at best mimics his policy postions in office - unoriginal, bland and totally forgettable by the time the Stonewallers worked their way out the auditorium. We respectfully disagree with IPOPA's

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-21703963143949726162010-05-18T06:09:00.000-04:002010-05-18T07:46:06.065-04:00

OBSERVATION: You know we've tried to ignore Carl but his legacy (if that's what you want to call it) reminds us of a one of the hapless criminal stories Carl would lampoon on his weekend radio show.  In case you missed it reports strongly suggests that Carl Brizzi appears to have operated an motorized vehicle will intoxicated causing injury - to a police officer.  Readers familiar with our blog

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-10309234265601922032010-05-15T09:03:00.000-04:002010-05-15T09:03:37.565-04:00

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-57444614964043691682010-05-14T09:54:00.001-04:002010-05-14T07:44:09.685-04:00

Okay fans this is the day we've all been waiting for, the first day of trading.  Trading will begin at 9am and continue for the next 12 hours.  Posting with a time/date stamp before 9am will be deleted. We've posted this a few minutes prior so that if there's anyone who wants to participate they can do so however, they MUST be a follower in order to post a legitimate transaction.  For additional

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-2089081419303156602010-05-13T18:19:00.003-04:002010-05-13T18:36:57.492-04:00

OBSERVATION:   Sometimes you have to wonder what candidates are thinking when the make  asinine public announcements. In this case blogger/candidate for Lawrence Township Constable Terry Burns as part of one of his posting has actually stooped so low as to openly solicit gossip for his blog. You would that after this little flub, Terry would be a little more mindful of his behavior considering 

ipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573868479507904485noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107595952339927974.post-7883971626934540472010-05-12T05:01:00.001-04:002010-05-12T06:46:45.729-04:00

OBSERVATIONS:  We've been observing the Grand-Loftus,  Ballard (GBAL) Adminstration as his braintrusts Bob "Big G" Grand and Joe E. "Joey" Loftus ( BGRN, JLOF) work their political magic on stage and behind the scenes and like'em or hate them, you have to admire their ability to take a political lump of clay and turned him into a monument of...well we're not quite sure but a monument nevertheless

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OBSERVATION:  Sometimes it best to leave well enough alone, especially if you can't can't keep it simple or the facts aren't on your side. In this case its about the alleged (to this date there is still no video or audio proof) that during their walk through a crowd of teaparty protesters on the Hill at which time the n-word was not yelled once or even twice but fifteen times -with no audio or

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OBSERVATION:  Over the next few days we will provide recaps of a few of the primary races from last week along with a few stock reports. First up is the CD7 race on the Republican side: In what seemed to be surprise by some (Republicans) and relief of others (Democratic voters) Carlos Mays came up a little short in his bid to challenge Congressman Andre Carson in the fall as perennial candidate

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OBSERVATION: Yesterday we poured through about 200 or so emails of readers on what Brizzi meant to them and we decided to post the one we thought was the best so here it is: BRIZZI:  bre zee (v.): A fiasco in which a person causes total destruction of own work, reputation and the reputation of others due to their own stupidity, carelessness or both.

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Sorry for the interruption of service readers. Between a temporary 3 week job relocation (NY/NJ shudder), get away vacation and special work assignments our team was unavailable to post.  We have finally worked out a system to keep the drought of poltical snarkiness from happening again. Now where do we begin?

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OBSERVATIONS: It isn't often that circumstances beg additions to America's lexicon.  We remember "to pull a Perot" was to stay in an political race as a spoiler.  Today we're asking our readers to define what it means to "pull a Brizzi". or you can defined it as a single verb or noun as well. The choice is up to you. If this little exercise catches on today we will pick various of our colorful

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A few of us are out of town today and the others are behind in their for-profit ventures so we'll leave the board open for comments. 

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OBSERVATIONS: Well you know things are not going that well for you when the Indianapolis Star starts up its printing press against you. With all do respect to Mr. Ryerson, the Indy Ops gurus are typically a bit late ( fashionably of course)  when it comes to speaking out against most controversial issues particularly when it targets the political insiders and supporters of the status quo. 

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