Monthly Archives: February 2011

Ohio Company Will Install Indiana’s Parking Meters for 50 Years

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Circle City News

The time has finally come. Next week the company from Ohio will start installing the parking meters in Indianapolis. Get ready for a fee hike and paying on the weekends. The mayor sold it for 20 million dollars. That is … Continue reading →

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A Reagan Quiz for Conservatives

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Circle City News

Was President Reagan conservative enough for the Conservatives? Did you know the following: Reagan gave amnesty to millions of illegals. He supported trying terrorist in criminal courts. He raised taxes to address the problem of the federal deficit. He supported … Continue reading →

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The Pence Amendment

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Circle City News

Don’t you just love it when men who believe in small government, but can’t get pregnant, want the government to force women to give birth? Mike Pence has been in office for 20 years and never brought this amendment to … Continue reading →

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I’m Writing Weekly in 2011!

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Circle City News

I’ve decided I want to write more. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I’m starting right now. My goal is to post at least once a week for all of 2011. I know it won’t be easy, but it … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Refused 911 Call Because of His Political Views

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Circle City News

A city firefighter refused to respond to the Jan. 8 Arizona shooting spree that left six people dead and 13 wounded, the Arizona Daily Star reported, citing city memos. This is absolutely offensive to think a firefighter, police officer or … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow on Wisconsin

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Circle City News

On last night’s Rachel Maddow show, she pointed out a possible  reason the governor of Wisconsin didn’t cut the benefits of the police and firefighter unions.  They supported his run for governor. It is interesting to note that right wing … Continue reading →

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Public Defenders More Effective In Representing Poor Defendants

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Circle City News

Gov. Deval Patrick wants to overhaul the public defenders system in Massachusetts. Currently, the state pays private attorneys to represent indigent defendants. They’re hired under the Committee for Public Counsel Services, in the judicial branch. For the full story please … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Called the President the “N” Word

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Circle City News

This is an article I wrote back in August of 2009. I started blogging the following month but never posted this article. It is dated and may come as no big surprise to some. Also, the link will take you … Continue reading →

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Ind. House OKs Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriages

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Circle City News

A constitutional ban on same-sex unions passed the Indiana House, 70-26, today in a major step toward writing the ban into the state’s founding document. For the full story please click here.

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Public Defender of Indiana, Susan K. Carpenter, Retires

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Circle City News

After serving as the Public Defender of Indiana for nearly 30 years, Susan K. Carpenter, is retiring. The Indiana Supreme Court appointed Ms. Carpenter to the position in 1981. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard made the announcement of Ms. Carpenter’s … Continue reading →

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