This story is a prime example of the corruption and ineptitude of the the little fairy kingdon called Porter County Indiana; and is the major reason I left there seven years ago.“We are deeply sorry and [...]
Libertarians in Lake County gathered last night for their annual convention to elect new officers. Jeff Duensing was elected as Chairman of the County Party. Duensing has served as Vice Chairman for the County Organization for the last term, as well [...]
The Tea Party movement is a reaction against the Republican party. Sorry to keep beating this drum, but this truth needs to be said loudly and often. It [...]
U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky was among the guests sharing in the celebration of South Shore Clean Cities Inc. 10th anniversary Thursday at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The SSCC is a coalition of Clean Cities, a voluntary federal program designed" [...]
Just in case you were wondering how Government Health Care Reform would go, here's a cautionary example from Indiana. The East Porter County School Board knows whats better for your kids than you, and the parent's wishes for their children will be completely ignored:
The Northwest Indiana Forum (Forum) [...]
Would love to get a better understanding of this issue, hey Lake County readers, do tell. Will this be a contested seat in 2010?
From a Times letter to the Editor
A staff member from the Lake County Solid Waste District accused state Sen. Beverly Gard as being in [...]
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. - Groucho Marx
Dear Friends,
Recently, you received a letter from Commissioner Robert Harper listing a number of his beliefs [...]
I want everyone to see a list of recent NWIP "Meetups" and the showing they've had.
From the Post Tribune
The residents of Porter County stand to be victimized Nov. 3 by what appears to be a boondoggle foisted on them by state Reps. Ed Soliday and Chester Dobis.
Two months ago, I suggested an alternative South Shore route to Valparaiso, with construction financed through [...]
For the second time this year Howey Political Report released exclusive breaking news that Dan Dumezich will not be running for United States Senate. I'll be sending for separate confirmation on this news, since the last time it was a texting mistake. “After' [...]
I have not yet received any information regarding my 2009 real estate taxes. Guessing what I will owe, I went to the treasurer's office with the intent to pay "something" so I won't be hit with a big bill due [...]
Bricklayer Jeremy Rivas is making his first [...]
Update: For those less interested in the US Senate race, and more interested in the ensuing comments regarding the RLC, see this post: More thoughts on the Republican Leadership Caucus.
Update: Senator Long does some backtracking, after stepping in it with initial flogging of the ideas. Head to Northwest Indiana Patriots for the full story. I had reports from patriots and from advocates of health care reform that the protests overwhelmingly favored those opposed to more government intervention in health care. Frequent reader to this site know that we favor open dialogue from a multitude [...]
