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

Advertisements 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 less than a million dollars a year. Exactly how many mayors will Indianapolis have… Read More Ohio Company Will Install Indiana’s Parking Meters for 50 Years

A Reagan Quiz for Conservatives

Advertisements 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 legislation to ban assault rifles. He was against torture. He pulled troops out of… Read More A Reagan Quiz for Conservatives

The Pence Amendment

Advertisements 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 prevent federal money to Planned Parenthood. Now, under a Democratic president and his desire… Read More The Pence Amendment

I’m Writing Weekly in 2011!

Advertisements 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 might be fun, inspiring, awesome and wonderful. I’m in the process of writing a… Read More I’m Writing Weekly in 2011!

Firefighter Refused 911 Call Because of His Political Views

Advertisements 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 other public servant, being paid with our tax dollars would refuse a 911 call… Read More Firefighter Refused 911 Call Because of His Political Views

Rachel Maddow on Wisconsin

Advertisements 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 pundits (and some elected officials) are talking about how public workers are making so… Read More Rachel Maddow on Wisconsin

Public Defenders More Effective In Representing Poor Defendants

Advertisements 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 click here.

Glenn Beck Called the President the “N” Word

Advertisements 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 to his site but not to the actual video I referenced in the article.… Read More Glenn Beck Called the President the “N” Word

Ind. House OKs Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriages

Advertisements 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.

Public Defender of Indiana, Susan K. Carpenter, Retires

Advertisements 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 retirement today and said, “As chief advocate for the rights of indigent defendants, Susan… Read More Public Defender of Indiana, Susan K. Carpenter, Retires