Louisville, KY - Most that read the headline will automatically assume this article will address the bullying against children, or groups such as the gay community. Sorry to disappoint you.
No I want to ask the business and community leaders one question, where does bullying end?
We are now spending millions each year promoting an anti bullying message in regards to our children but leadership requires that one lead by example. This is where we fail.
During the Jim King case I defended, and won, hundreds of these leaders would write and offer information of other alleged improprieties by King and his daughter, sitting Judge Katie King. When I filed charges against former Councilwoman Judy Green the same rule applied.
It seemed everyone had a new story to tell and the mantra was contact Springston with info and he will do the work for us. In short they wanted to hide out of fear of being bullied by the elected establishment.
We are not talking about average citizens here folks. We are talking about recognized community leaders, business owners, and those who seemingly have power and influence. None of whom contribute any money or resources whatsoever to aid in the fight. Why not? Is it not in their best interests to do so?
Of course it is but I understand that they will suffer needlessly if they are associated in any way with someone who dares take on the political establishment. I'm not alone many fight the fight everyday in their own way.
I can and would never give their names because I believe in confidentiality as anyone who has ever read one story here can attest. Sources deserve to be protected so we can get at the truth and they always will be protected here as they know.
But now with Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin's current debacle, these leaders are once again calling wanting me to fight the fight for them. I will do so as it is the right thing to do but we have to ask ourselves one question.
Why would they call me?
Those with the resources and time to do the hard work feel as though they can't. Why?
Because they are scared of repercussions from the elected. The elected leaders bully them into silence. From threats of IPL investigations, to zoning problems for developers, the list is long and endless. Harass anyone who stands against the elected status quo into compliance. I have been told so many examples it would make you sick.
Instilling that fear is how the bullies win at all levels. Including our government bullies. Bullying is bullying.
It doesn't matter whether the bullying involves a child or an adult. When you allow others to control you out of fear you are empowering the bully.
What message does that send to the bully? What example does that set for our kids?
The message clearly is that, "if you have something to lose let others control you, that is an acceptable behavior."
And that is the fundamental problem. Our own government leaders wear you down through harassment and intimidation. All with their unlimited resources that is our tax money.
Is there a price for standing up against bullies? You bet. I pay the price everyday.
My non fear of bullies has cost me a great deal both personally and professionally. From the standard not so subtle IPL visits sent as a warning, to the phone calls threatening me and my family, and much worse. It has cost me income and my standard of living.
Sorry folks but the reality is nothing in life is free. There are repercussions for our actions.
Is it worth it? You bet. So why would I be OK with that?
Because it's important to hold OUR elected leaders accountable.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin.
The words by Franklin ring true more today than ever. What are we sacrificing for our own benefit. Temporary safety from those that would oppress us? Our own elected leaders?
As a veteran I took an oath to stand against all enemies foreign and domestic. I believe when we adult leaders cower in fear instead of standing up for what is right, then we have allowed the enemy to come into our house.
When it involves fear of our own elected leaders then that enemy is a domestic one.
Recently, a friend reminded me of Socrates with his comments to a previous article at Louisville Politics. "Socrates said that the highest role of a citizen philosopher was to be a “gadfly.” By that, he meant that the proper function of citizenship was to be a constant irritant to those in power."
During his defense when on trial for his life, Socrates, according to Plato's writings, pointed out that dissent, like the gadfly, was easy to swat, but the cost to society of silencing individuals who were irritating could be very high. "If you kill a man like me, you will injure yourselves more than you will injure me," because his role was that of a gadfly, "to sting people and whip them into a fury, all in the service of truth."
In modern and local politics, gadfly is a term used to describe someone who persistently challenges people in positions of power, the status quo or a popular position.
I agree and unless we continually hold the powerful elected accountable then we cannot move forward.
While we consistently preach the message of no more bullies to our kids, when does that message resonate with the messenger itself?
How can we sit idly by and allow ourselves to cower in fear to our ELECTED government?
Socrates also stated, "I only know that I know nothing."
I agree with this in many areas but I do know one thing from practical experience. As a child I was bullied. I was a little guy compared to today, and an easy target accordingly, but I found out one thing.
When I finally chose to quit being victimized and stood up for the first time against a bully something strange happened.
The rest disappeared.
I learned my lesson. Standing up for one's self makes a difference. As an adult today I have learned that it not only makes a difference in my life it does in others as well. Ask Jim King and Judy Green if the costs of their arrogance and attempts at bullying were worth it. In a few weeks ask Barbara Shanklin the same thing.
Bullying takes all shapes, forms, and sizes. It knows no boundaries to age, race, color, or religion. Or government.
The only allegiance a bully has is to himself. He must oppress you to feel better about himself. His power reinforces his well being. The same is true of our elected. In a sense it is also reflective of those who choose to hide from bullies for fear of losing something. Whether it be money or status.
Standing up to these bullies makes a difference in people's lives. Not just your own. It is a positive to the majority of the people that these elected leaders are supposed to serve. That's what happens when you stand up for truth, ethics, morals, and values.
I have received too much mail to count thanking me for my efforts in gaining accountability against the elected leaders who abuse our trust. To each of you my sincerest thanks.
I am one man, one voice, who has the courage to move forward and force accountability from those that would abuse our public trust, our money, and our values.
But I am left to wonder. If one man can accomplish so much, what would happen if others joined forces and stood up as one?
I will continue rising up until the day I die. It is that simple. Each of us deserves to be heard and recognized. That has always been the intent of the MyViewMatters mantra. Empower yourself and others will follow.
In the meantime, I will continue to be the voice for each of you until you feel it is safe to do so on your own. All of us deserve a voice. For you business leaders I will gain accountability for you. All you have to do is contact me and ask.
But I have to admit.
It sure would be nice to have some help along the way.............
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
THE POWER LIES IN YOU
For many years now those who follow my work know of the MVM mantra. MVM simply has always stood for "My View Matters." It began as a concept designed to remind me daily that my view does indeed matter and my voice has the right to be heard. It is a belief I live by and I use it daily now when involved in speaking engagements or public events in the hopes that it will somehow help others believe the same thing I do.
That each of us matter and we deserve to be counted.
I have challenged many throughout the years to pay heed to this simplest of concepts in the hopes that they would finally realize their own power as individuals. I believe self empowerment aids us in our daily lives.
It seems that We The People have forgotten that when it comes to our daily lives we are the ones who control the path we are on.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Whether that be the simplest of decisions, like what's for dinner for example, to deciding on our elected leaders and the direction that we collectively want to work towards, we continue to allow ourselves to be led by someone else's decisions that may or may not be what we would want for ourselves, our families, our neighborhoods, or indeed our Nation.
For anyone to honestly believe that the trends in our daily lives are not alarming I beg to differ.
Look around you.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Our daily lives are being destroyed by the political powers that be who feel there will be no recourse in their actions. We have allowed them to think this is acceptable behavior.
Unemployment, welfare, education, price of gas, anything and everything is being exploited for the good of the powerful at the expense of most of us.
We continue to be lied to and led by an out of control mainstream media who prefers to tell us what to believe instead of giving us the facts and letting us decide for ourselves. Think I'm wrong?
Look to the GOP Presidential primary election and see just how much the process is tainted and the cover up of the simplest reporting in order to force feed us an establishment choice. We are sitting idly by and allowing it to happen.
Look at the lost freedoms we face in our Nation as a result of such things as the Homeland Security Act, which gives us a false sense of security, the NDAA, which allows our government to storm our homes with Uzi's if they so choose without any charges against us, among others.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Ask yourself are you better off today then you were 4 years ago and you won't be surprised by the answer. Most I talk to give me a resounding NO. It's no surprise to me but reinforces what I have always believed.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Here at home in Louisville, KY the problems that we continue to face are the same ones that our elected leaders have promised to fix for decades yet we still continue to have high poverty, poor education, and no economic prosperity to speak of for the average Louisvillian.
From the Cordish Group debacle, false crime reporting, and the economic injustice to the West End.
Cover ups by Councilmen such as David Tandy who went to Baltimore to see the Cordish Group, and gain accountability for our free money given to them, yet signed a non disclosure agreement so he couldn't show us they were above board.
Of course Cordish Group has asked for another $850,000 of our money and we will give it to them.
Even after they reneged on the original deal and got kicked out of the Starks Building for failure to pay back rent.
As Metro Council President and a lawyer he should know better, but he knows....
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Buying elections such as elected Councilman Jim King did for his daughter Judge Katie King yet both are still in office.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Crime any better? Nope.
We were supposed to believe that it would improve under former Chief Robert White and we were treated to hands off accountability because he was African American. We couldn't hold him accountable out of fear of being labeled racist if we did.
What did we gain? Nothing.
Race relations still did not improve, our Police Department worked in fear instead of doing their job, cronyism within leadership positions, and false reporting of crime statistics. Crime rates didn't improve. The reporting of them changed to hide the obvious.
Our "leadership" in Jerry Abramson knew of White's failed leadership past and lied to we the people when hiring him. Of course Abramson lied to the people of Louisville for over twenty years with no recourse. Why?
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Has education improved? Nope.
Louisville has some of the worst ranked schools in Kentucky though we are one of the largest budgets. Why?
Because once again we have been promised changes that never develop due to poor leadership. Kentucky ranks in the bottom of education across the Country and largely because of the failures of the Jefferson County education system.
A system that cares more about the money than the education of our children.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Why do I bring all of these issues up?
The one thing they all have in common is politics. The game has always been the same and we the people continue to allow it. Politics affect each and every aspect of our daily lives yet it is the one thing most don't want to get involved in.
Private business like Cordish gets our money because of their connections in Beshear, Abramson, Tandy, and others.
Our police department relies on federal money so our politicians force them to manipulate data to get to it regardless of the real problems.
Our education system relies on federal money so our leaders lie, cheat, and steal an education from our children to line their pockets.
See a pattern here? Follow the money. Money equals power to our elected entrenched and we the sheep have no problems letting them believe it.
We continue to elect these same people who are screwing us over and over again. What have they learned trhoughout this process?
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Behavior is a learned thing.
When one is abused and they go back to the abuser, they have just taught the abuser that this is acceptable behavior. It is now a learned part of the abuser's behavioral process.
If someone constantly demeans you and you let them do it, you just taught them that treating you in a demeaning way is acceptable behavior.
As we continue to allow ourselves to be lied to and manipulated into losing our freedoms everyday, we are in fact telling our leadership this is acceptable. How so?
Because we refuse to get involved and let them know it is not. Most choose to allow others to tell them how to live their lives instead of taking responsibility for their own choices in doing so.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
I refuse to follow the path our elected leaders are taking us down.
I refuse to accept their behavior in destroying my America, my Kentucky, and my Louisville.
I will no longer be a victim to their abuse.
Why?
Because My View Matters.
Does yours?
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
That each of us matter and we deserve to be counted.
I have challenged many throughout the years to pay heed to this simplest of concepts in the hopes that they would finally realize their own power as individuals. I believe self empowerment aids us in our daily lives.
It seems that We The People have forgotten that when it comes to our daily lives we are the ones who control the path we are on.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Whether that be the simplest of decisions, like what's for dinner for example, to deciding on our elected leaders and the direction that we collectively want to work towards, we continue to allow ourselves to be led by someone else's decisions that may or may not be what we would want for ourselves, our families, our neighborhoods, or indeed our Nation.
For anyone to honestly believe that the trends in our daily lives are not alarming I beg to differ.
Look around you.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Our daily lives are being destroyed by the political powers that be who feel there will be no recourse in their actions. We have allowed them to think this is acceptable behavior.
Unemployment, welfare, education, price of gas, anything and everything is being exploited for the good of the powerful at the expense of most of us.
We continue to be lied to and led by an out of control mainstream media who prefers to tell us what to believe instead of giving us the facts and letting us decide for ourselves. Think I'm wrong?
Look to the GOP Presidential primary election and see just how much the process is tainted and the cover up of the simplest reporting in order to force feed us an establishment choice. We are sitting idly by and allowing it to happen.
Look at the lost freedoms we face in our Nation as a result of such things as the Homeland Security Act, which gives us a false sense of security, the NDAA, which allows our government to storm our homes with Uzi's if they so choose without any charges against us, among others.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Ask yourself are you better off today then you were 4 years ago and you won't be surprised by the answer. Most I talk to give me a resounding NO. It's no surprise to me but reinforces what I have always believed.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Here at home in Louisville, KY the problems that we continue to face are the same ones that our elected leaders have promised to fix for decades yet we still continue to have high poverty, poor education, and no economic prosperity to speak of for the average Louisvillian.
From the Cordish Group debacle, false crime reporting, and the economic injustice to the West End.
Cover ups by Councilmen such as David Tandy who went to Baltimore to see the Cordish Group, and gain accountability for our free money given to them, yet signed a non disclosure agreement so he couldn't show us they were above board.
Of course Cordish Group has asked for another $850,000 of our money and we will give it to them.
Even after they reneged on the original deal and got kicked out of the Starks Building for failure to pay back rent.
As Metro Council President and a lawyer he should know better, but he knows....
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Buying elections such as elected Councilman Jim King did for his daughter Judge Katie King yet both are still in office.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Crime any better? Nope.
We were supposed to believe that it would improve under former Chief Robert White and we were treated to hands off accountability because he was African American. We couldn't hold him accountable out of fear of being labeled racist if we did.
What did we gain? Nothing.
Race relations still did not improve, our Police Department worked in fear instead of doing their job, cronyism within leadership positions, and false reporting of crime statistics. Crime rates didn't improve. The reporting of them changed to hide the obvious.
Our "leadership" in Jerry Abramson knew of White's failed leadership past and lied to we the people when hiring him. Of course Abramson lied to the people of Louisville for over twenty years with no recourse. Why?
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Has education improved? Nope.
Louisville has some of the worst ranked schools in Kentucky though we are one of the largest budgets. Why?
Because once again we have been promised changes that never develop due to poor leadership. Kentucky ranks in the bottom of education across the Country and largely because of the failures of the Jefferson County education system.
A system that cares more about the money than the education of our children.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Why do I bring all of these issues up?
The one thing they all have in common is politics. The game has always been the same and we the people continue to allow it. Politics affect each and every aspect of our daily lives yet it is the one thing most don't want to get involved in.
Private business like Cordish gets our money because of their connections in Beshear, Abramson, Tandy, and others.
Our police department relies on federal money so our politicians force them to manipulate data to get to it regardless of the real problems.
Our education system relies on federal money so our leaders lie, cheat, and steal an education from our children to line their pockets.
See a pattern here? Follow the money. Money equals power to our elected entrenched and we the sheep have no problems letting them believe it.
We continue to elect these same people who are screwing us over and over again. What have they learned trhoughout this process?
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
Behavior is a learned thing.
When one is abused and they go back to the abuser, they have just taught the abuser that this is acceptable behavior. It is now a learned part of the abuser's behavioral process.
If someone constantly demeans you and you let them do it, you just taught them that treating you in a demeaning way is acceptable behavior.
As we continue to allow ourselves to be lied to and manipulated into losing our freedoms everyday, we are in fact telling our leadership this is acceptable. How so?
Because we refuse to get involved and let them know it is not. Most choose to allow others to tell them how to live their lives instead of taking responsibility for their own choices in doing so.
People will only give you what you are willing to accept.
I refuse to follow the path our elected leaders are taking us down.
I refuse to accept their behavior in destroying my America, my Kentucky, and my Louisville.
I will no longer be a victim to their abuse.
Why?
Because My View Matters.
Does yours?
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
TSA, ALEC BALDWIN, AND MORE ON MVM RADIO
MVM Radio is at it again
MVM Radio's "The Ed Springston Show" took a slightly different turn than usual Monday night. Of course we covered the insane TSA patdown of a 3 year old in a leg cast and a wheelchair, but then Springston decided to rant against the hypocritical so called "hollywood stars" such as Alec Baldwin for actually being dumb enough to think they matter.
Oh yeah Bristol Palin thinks she does too.
Tune in below....
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
MVM Radio's "The Ed Springston Show" took a slightly different turn than usual Monday night. Of course we covered the insane TSA patdown of a 3 year old in a leg cast and a wheelchair, but then Springston decided to rant against the hypocritical so called "hollywood stars" such as Alec Baldwin for actually being dumb enough to think they matter.
Oh yeah Bristol Palin thinks she does too.
Tune in below....
Listen to internet radio with MyViewMatters on Blog Talk Radio
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Monday, February 13, 2012
FOP won't endorse Louisville Ky police chief
This could only mean they fear Yvette Gentry is now the front runner.
Four more years of fear, intimidation and wrongful terminations for LMPD employees and politically motivated prosecutions of our citizens anyone?
FOP won't endorse police chief candidate - WDRB 41 Louisville
Friday, January 27, 2012
CONSTABLE DAVID WHITLOCK INDICTED
For those of you who have been paying attention to this case today current Constable, and convicted felon, David Whitlock has been indicted on charges of second-degree assault and first-degree wanton endangerment largely brought about because of Louisville KY News once again.
We were among the first to run with the story on Whitlock's illegal dealings. We were the first to expose pictures of his illegalities and his own criminality.
I personally took the evidence I had acquired to Metro Councilman Kelly Downard and worked with Councilman David James to ensure there would be accountability. They then took the evidence to Commonwealth Attorney Dave Stengel that aided in bringing about these charges.
The charges against Whitlock currently are small potatoes in the grand scheme of things and I find it fails in holding Whitlock accountable for all his misdeeds.
In fact check this out for all the info on David Whitlock.
Whether holding corrupt officials accountable such as convicted felons David Whitlock or John Flood, from elected Council members such as Jim King or Judy Green, from MSD and beyond, I have led the fight and the charges that exposed these people and issues to we the people.
All without any mainstream recognition or support. All on my dime not theirs.
Louisvillians if you want the real truth and want to get involved in the changes THIS is where you go to. MVM and Louisville KY News will continue to do the hard work necessary to ensure we get an accountable government, community, and leadership. Thanks for your support.
To each of you I have but 3 words.
You are welcome.........
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
We were among the first to run with the story on Whitlock's illegal dealings. We were the first to expose pictures of his illegalities and his own criminality.
I personally took the evidence I had acquired to Metro Councilman Kelly Downard and worked with Councilman David James to ensure there would be accountability. They then took the evidence to Commonwealth Attorney Dave Stengel that aided in bringing about these charges.
The charges against Whitlock currently are small potatoes in the grand scheme of things and I find it fails in holding Whitlock accountable for all his misdeeds.
In fact check this out for all the info on David Whitlock.
Whether holding corrupt officials accountable such as convicted felons David Whitlock or John Flood, from elected Council members such as Jim King or Judy Green, from MSD and beyond, I have led the fight and the charges that exposed these people and issues to we the people.
All without any mainstream recognition or support. All on my dime not theirs.
Louisvillians if you want the real truth and want to get involved in the changes THIS is where you go to. MVM and Louisville KY News will continue to do the hard work necessary to ensure we get an accountable government, community, and leadership. Thanks for your support.
To each of you I have but 3 words.
You are welcome.........
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Friday, January 20, 2012
CNN SOUTH CAROLINA DEBATE A BUST
In the interest of fairness I have to make a disclaimer here. I have become a Paulbot of sorts in the GOP primary for President. Sue me but it is becoming hard to be objective in this race anymore. Tonight's South Carolina GOP debate proved once again just why Ron Paul is the class of the field.
Is he as articulate as say Newt Gingrich? Nope. Is he young like Rick Santorum? Nope. Does he look the part of the traditional Conservative Republican like Mitt Romney does? Nope.
Is he as articulate as say Newt Gingrich? Nope. Is he young like Rick Santorum? Nope. Does he look the part of the traditional Conservative Republican like Mitt Romney does? Nope.
But there is something. Something undefined in any other candidate in this
race. Character. So how do you define character?
Here is a dictionary reference to character:
char·ac·ter noun
Here is a dictionary reference to character:
char·ac·ter noun
2. one such feature or trait; characteristic.
3. moral or ethical
quality:
a man of fine,
honorable character.
5. reputation: a stain on one's character.
Perhaps numbers 3 and 4 sum up Ron Paul
well. One thing that none of the other candidates have had the audacity to do is
question the character of the man Ron Paul. While all have challenged the
integrity of each other none have even come close to challenging the integrity
of Ron Paul.
That in itself speaks volumes.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
CRACKER BARREL A GO IN VALLEY STATION
Plans were announced today at a groundbreaking ceremony on Dixie Highway at Bethany Lane for a new Cracker Barrel that is slated to open in July 2012. Cracker Barrel
Internet censorship is a hot topic. SOPA/PIPA were the focus of the Ed Springston Show last night. Check it out.
Whistle blower Eric Garrett settles with the City. Eric Garrett
Finally, Louisville, KY is broke and we know it. Louisville Budget Crunch
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Internet censorship is a hot topic. SOPA/PIPA were the focus of the Ed Springston Show last night. Check it out.
Listen to internet radio with MyViewMatters on Blog Talk Radio
Whistle blower Eric Garrett settles with the City. Eric Garrett
Finally, Louisville, KY is broke and we know it. Louisville Budget Crunch
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
LOUISVILLE KY NEWS AND POLITICS IS GROWING!
Effective January 1, 2012 we at MyViewMatters (MVM) are expanding our format to add new and better programming for you. We will continue to bring you the stories andcontent you have grown accustomed to on the Ed Springston Radio Show as usual, but in a reduced capacity. We are also adding new shows with new content to our radio operations.
Effective January 2, 2012 MVM Radio will use the following format:
Sunday 3 pm-5pm: Independent Kentucky with Michael Lewis
Monday 7 pm -8pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Tuesday 7 pm -8pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Wednesday 7 pm -8 pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Thursday 7 pm -9pm: TNT with Dale "the truth" Gillespie
In addition to the added programming to MVM Radio we are also making changes to this website and our other one at www.LouisvillePolitics.com.
We will be using this site for my personal blog opinions and LP for the hard hitting stories we are used to covering. We are also adding an array of writers from different backgrounds to add to the discussion.
Anyone interested in writing an occassional piece can contact me direct at myviewmatters@aol.com.
Finally, we are working on the addition of MVM TV to our business model. A weekly live online TV show with interactive interface for our viewers will be up and running sometime in the first quarter of 2012.
We hope you enjoy the changes and continue to be a part of the MVM family that includes MVM radio, www.LouisvillePolitics.com, and www.edspringston.com. Adding MVM TV will make a great addition to the lineup as well.
Make plans to tune in the coming year and help us grow to be the biggest voice of Louisville!
Have a safe and very Happy New Year all!
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Effective January 2, 2012 MVM Radio will use the following format:
Sunday 3 pm-5pm: Independent Kentucky with Michael Lewis
Monday 7 pm -8pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Tuesday 7 pm -8pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Wednesday 7 pm -8 pm: Ed Springston Radio Show
Thursday 7 pm -9pm: TNT with Dale "the truth" Gillespie
In addition to the added programming to MVM Radio we are also making changes to this website and our other one at www.LouisvillePolitics.com.
We will be using this site for my personal blog opinions and LP for the hard hitting stories we are used to covering. We are also adding an array of writers from different backgrounds to add to the discussion.
Anyone interested in writing an occassional piece can contact me direct at myviewmatters@aol.com.
Finally, we are working on the addition of MVM TV to our business model. A weekly live online TV show with interactive interface for our viewers will be up and running sometime in the first quarter of 2012.
We hope you enjoy the changes and continue to be a part of the MVM family that includes MVM radio, www.LouisvillePolitics.com, and www.edspringston.com. Adding MVM TV will make a great addition to the lineup as well.
Make plans to tune in the coming year and help us grow to be the biggest voice of Louisville!
Have a safe and very Happy New Year all!
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Friday, December 23, 2011
CONSTABLE DAVID WHITLOCK LAWSUIT, AND MORE
Ed Springston lashes out at the latest lawsuit by Constable David Whitlock and his unknown Kentucky Criminal attorney, Guy Hibbs.
What is the cost of the Occupy movements? Are they illegal?
Who benefits from the East End Bridge conspiracy?
For more on the Occupy lunacy check out Springston's article today. Occupy doesn't represent me
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
What is the cost of the Occupy movements? Are they illegal?
Who benefits from the East End Bridge conspiracy?
For more on the Occupy lunacy check out Springston's article today. Occupy doesn't represent me
Listen to internet radio with MyViewMatters on Blog Talk Radio
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Louisville Ky MSD, Audits and Indictments?
Sometimes you have to take credit where it is due because no one else will give it to you. Yep pretty egotistical statement and in this case I will be a pretty egotistical guy. Thanks to Kentucky Open Records Laws we can find out a lot more than we ever have.
For years now we at LNP have been reporting on the fallacies of MSD, including the shenanigans of Attorney Larry Zielke, the incompetency of Director Bud Shardein, and a whole host of other issues. Today we are vindicated.
Why would I say that? For the last year or so the CJ, and others, have been finally reporting somewhat on the problems at MSD yet they were silent throughout the years in many case in order to protect the former regime leader in Jerry Abramson.
There can be no doubt about that now as the problems at MSD have been talked about for years in the public domain by yours truly. Why were other media outlets ignoring these problems when Jerry was in charge? While I thank Crit Luallen for finally doing a complete audit, why would she wait until the end of her term to do so when info was provided long ago about MSD and an audit requested by yours truly as well?
While there certainly are many questions to be asked, and accountability for all who helped hide this to protect the Democratic mafia with Abramson, it is indeed a great day to finally be proven right so thanks to Crit and her Department.
You can read the findings here from Crit’s office.
Mayor Greg Fisher announced at Noon today that Bud Shardein will be replaced as Director immediately. Unfortunately, though I agree with ridding Shardein 100%, the direction he is taking is suspect.
For starters, allowing Shardein to remain in any capacity until the spring is wrong. He has proven to be a dismal failure, a liar, and a thief. You don’t reward that behavior by allowing him to stay on so he can pad retirement.
You fire him immediately and deal with it. To allow him even so much as an advisory role is an insult to each of us who have been screwed by wrongful rate increases and faulty management.
Fischer also announced that three long-serving board members — chairman Arnold Celentano, Doyle Stacy and Jerome Clark — will shortly retire from the board as soon as replacements are found. Fischer asked them to stay until replacements can be appointed to maintain a level of institutional knowledge during the interim. There are eight board members, four of whom have been appointed by Fischer and have served fewer than six months.
Good to see Doyle Stacy being replaced as he was nothing more than a political hack appointment to appease the UAW for his work gaining an endorsement of Jerry Abramson in 2006. His work in that fiasco was rewarded so good riddance.
Another interesting twist to the story?
Greg Heitzman, Water Company president, will also assume the title of executive director of MSD starting immediately. Heitzman will be a loaned executive to help lead MSD during its transition toward compliance with the audit findings as well as a possible new business structure. Current executive director Bud Schardein, a 28 year MSD veteran, announced today that he will retire in the spring but will remain with the agency in an advisory role until then to help ensure a smooth transition.
I have problems with Heitzman being interim for MSD. Why? Because I believe that the Louisville Water Company is the second biggest scam against us ratepayers.
LWC is 100% owned and operated by the City of Louisville itself. Its purpose is to provide us with safe affordable drinking water. Period.
So why then can LWC continue to raise rates and post a profit that goes straight into the Louisville General Fund?
Is this not a form of illegal taxation since the Government owns it? Making a profit by raising rates is exactly one of the same scams MSD has been employing. Using a government agency for profit is, well, not exactly acceptable is it?
Greg Fisher you need a new Board Chairman? I volunteer. In the meantime.
There are a lot more questions to be asked and answered in the short-term but today, after years of railing against the illegalities of MSD, is as good a day as any to sit back, reflect on the fight, and say……
I told you so.
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For years now we at LNP have been reporting on the fallacies of MSD, including the shenanigans of Attorney Larry Zielke, the incompetency of Director Bud Shardein, and a whole host of other issues. Today we are vindicated.
Why would I say that? For the last year or so the CJ, and others, have been finally reporting somewhat on the problems at MSD yet they were silent throughout the years in many case in order to protect the former regime leader in Jerry Abramson.
There can be no doubt about that now as the problems at MSD have been talked about for years in the public domain by yours truly. Why were other media outlets ignoring these problems when Jerry was in charge? While I thank Crit Luallen for finally doing a complete audit, why would she wait until the end of her term to do so when info was provided long ago about MSD and an audit requested by yours truly as well?
While there certainly are many questions to be asked, and accountability for all who helped hide this to protect the Democratic mafia with Abramson, it is indeed a great day to finally be proven right so thanks to Crit and her Department.
You can read the findings here from Crit’s office.
Mayor Greg Fisher announced at Noon today that Bud Shardein will be replaced as Director immediately. Unfortunately, though I agree with ridding Shardein 100%, the direction he is taking is suspect.
For starters, allowing Shardein to remain in any capacity until the spring is wrong. He has proven to be a dismal failure, a liar, and a thief. You don’t reward that behavior by allowing him to stay on so he can pad retirement.
You fire him immediately and deal with it. To allow him even so much as an advisory role is an insult to each of us who have been screwed by wrongful rate increases and faulty management.
Fischer also announced that three long-serving board members — chairman Arnold Celentano, Doyle Stacy and Jerome Clark — will shortly retire from the board as soon as replacements are found. Fischer asked them to stay until replacements can be appointed to maintain a level of institutional knowledge during the interim. There are eight board members, four of whom have been appointed by Fischer and have served fewer than six months.
Good to see Doyle Stacy being replaced as he was nothing more than a political hack appointment to appease the UAW for his work gaining an endorsement of Jerry Abramson in 2006. His work in that fiasco was rewarded so good riddance.
Another interesting twist to the story?
Greg Heitzman, Water Company president, will also assume the title of executive director of MSD starting immediately. Heitzman will be a loaned executive to help lead MSD during its transition toward compliance with the audit findings as well as a possible new business structure. Current executive director Bud Schardein, a 28 year MSD veteran, announced today that he will retire in the spring but will remain with the agency in an advisory role until then to help ensure a smooth transition.
I have problems with Heitzman being interim for MSD. Why? Because I believe that the Louisville Water Company is the second biggest scam against us ratepayers.
LWC is 100% owned and operated by the City of Louisville itself. Its purpose is to provide us with safe affordable drinking water. Period.
So why then can LWC continue to raise rates and post a profit that goes straight into the Louisville General Fund?
Is this not a form of illegal taxation since the Government owns it? Making a profit by raising rates is exactly one of the same scams MSD has been employing. Using a government agency for profit is, well, not exactly acceptable is it?
Greg Fisher you need a new Board Chairman? I volunteer. In the meantime.
There are a lot more questions to be asked and answered in the short-term but today, after years of railing against the illegalities of MSD, is as good a day as any to sit back, reflect on the fight, and say……
I told you so.
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
ED SPRINGSTON SHOW: LIEU IS AN IDIOT,NEWT GINGRICH, AND MORE
The latest edition of the Ed Springston Show is one you don't want to miss!
Springston taes aim at California State Senator Ted Lieu on his illegal threat against Lowe's for pulling their ads from the All American Muslim Show on TLC.
Radio show host Michael Savage offers Newt Gingrich One million dollars to drop out of the Republican Presidential primary and more!
For more of the latest on Senator Ted Lieu click here Senator Lieu's fake outrage.
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Springston taes aim at California State Senator Ted Lieu on his illegal threat against Lowe's for pulling their ads from the All American Muslim Show on TLC.
Radio show host Michael Savage offers Newt Gingrich One million dollars to drop out of the Republican Presidential primary and more!
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For more of the latest on Senator Ted Lieu click here Senator Lieu's fake outrage.
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
ED SPRINGSTON RADIO SHOW: ABRAMSON TO HEAD UP EDUCATION?
Ingram Quick named permanent City internal auditor, Andy Hodges joins us, Jim King likely to be Metro Council President for 2nd year in a row, Jerry Abramson, and so much more! . Louisville, KY's only local hard hitting political radio show.
Ed Springston goes on his usual rant this time against Abramson!
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Ed Springston goes on his usual rant this time against Abramson!
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ED SPRINGSTON SHOW: BLAGO GETS 14 YEARS
Ed Springston show from Tuesday. Louisville, Ky's own local hard hitting political radio show. Rod Blagojevich gets 14 year sentence, President Obama says limited government in free markets doesn't work, China urges Navy to prepare for combat.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
RETIRED JUDGE STEPHEN RYAN: THE REAL DEAL?
Reposted from www.louisvillepolitics.com
One of the political races I will be following next year rather closely is the race for Commonwealth’s Attorney right here in Louisville, Ky. As many know, and/or believe as I do, Dave Stengel has been nothing more than a political hack who protects his Democratic buddies at our expense. We need a Kentucky criminal attorney to investigate him. Need proof? The King case is one example, and there will be more forthcoming in that case soon, Jerry Abramson fallacies, and so on.
That’s my opinion and I am sticking to it.
While Stengel has always preferred going after cases he didn’t need to, remember the Stinson case at PRP?, in favor of using his office as a political tool by not pursuing anything against his Democratic colleagues, we have a chance now to correct that injustice.
With all this in mind I decided to start looking into this particular race a little early, even for me.
Enter Former Judge Stephen Ryan.
Ryan stood out on my radar for an obvious first interview for many reasons, but primarily because I have followed Ryan for years through the media and the courts, and have found myself siding with him more often than not. The smoking ban debacle and the Mel Ignatow case came to mind immediately.
Judge Ryan’s ruling on the smoking ban was dead on in my opinion thus denying Churchill Downs an unfair advantage. Why was this case important overall?
Because by making the ruling he did, he upset many status quo politicians such as former Mayor Abramson, and a lot of Democratic mafia hacks such as the horse industry and Churchill Downs folks. Knowing how his ruling would be perceived by the powers that be and still following the law proved much about the character of Ryan himself.
This case alone set him apart from the status quo political line we have become used to under folks like Dave Stengel. It is a sign that perhaps we may finally have a true candidate that does not put politics first for a change.
That in itself is refreshing.
I interviewed former Judge Ryan today and came away thinking that we may finally have the real deal for the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney.
I first asked Judge Ryan why he is interested in this job now after a long distinguished career of his own. Ryan explained that he feels there is much that can be changed within the office today citing one major example as the way we use the current diversion program. Ryan says the diversion program has been overused by the CA’s office and in some cases he himself had to deny diversions.
One example cited was a case he had where a defendant was recommended for diversion even though they had felony convictions from other states. Stengel’s office should have known that before even recommending diversion.
Ryan raised the issue that even though it may be a bit more costly in the short-term, doing a simple pre sentence investigation (PSI) could have saved time and money for the courts and eliminated this type of fallacy. Ryan also believes that the current Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office could aid in the overcrowding of dockets by being prepared for trial immediately thus eliminating long costly delays that tie up the dockets.
Additionally, Ryan says many judges are complaining that the diversion programs are overused. I would agree based on my own internal investigations.
Ryan also cited many things about his background that make me believe he could be the real deal as well.
When I asked why he felt the most qualified for this office his answers were immediate. Citing many examples he told me of his time as an MP in the Army, a probation officer while working his way through law school, a former Asst. Commonwealth’s attorney, and former District and Circuit Judge.
He also cited his good working relationships with the Judges and others within the system that will be beneficial to him if elected as our next Commonwealth’s Attorney.
I have to admit when listening to Ryan explain his history it is very impressive. He has the experience to see things from beginning to end and it creates a level of understanding we just aren’t used to from political hacks like Dave Stengel.
What was more impressive was the non assuming, matter of fact, non egotistical way he presented it. There were no “airs,” just facts and that was unique in itself.
I came away with some things about Judge Ryan that I did not know such as the fact that as a District Judge, working with the then Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan suggested the idea for the diversion programs currently used today. He also suggested the fast tracking program, commonly called the “rocket docket” by insiders.
Ryan also as Chief District Judge, working in conjunction with Judge Henry Weber, came up with the current drug court of which he was Judge for more than 10 years. When asked about the results from this Court, many believe it is not that effective, Ryan stated that of those who graduate from drug court there is less than a 20% recidivism by offenders.
When compared to those who do not complete the program those results rise to over a 60% recidivism rate.
Ryan believes that the drug court should be expanded with more focus being put on treatment and rehab versus incarceration. Ryan believes this will free up jail space, reduce our costs, while at the same time better utilizing our existing facilities.
All of which ease the budget pressure for the Commonwealth’s Attorney office.
Ryan pledges, if elected, to work closely with his attorneys, and the courts, to ensure that the laws apply equally to everyone, and that his office will be an open transparent one.
We hear that a lot from candidates who lie about this, remember Mayor Fisher‘s promises?, but in the case of former Judge Ryan, I actually believe we may get it.
Your thoughts?
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville PolitIcs for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
One of the political races I will be following next year rather closely is the race for Commonwealth’s Attorney right here in Louisville, Ky. As many know, and/or believe as I do, Dave Stengel has been nothing more than a political hack who protects his Democratic buddies at our expense. We need a Kentucky criminal attorney to investigate him. Need proof? The King case is one example, and there will be more forthcoming in that case soon, Jerry Abramson fallacies, and so on.
That’s my opinion and I am sticking to it.
While Stengel has always preferred going after cases he didn’t need to, remember the Stinson case at PRP?, in favor of using his office as a political tool by not pursuing anything against his Democratic colleagues, we have a chance now to correct that injustice.
With all this in mind I decided to start looking into this particular race a little early, even for me.
Enter Former Judge Stephen Ryan.
Ryan stood out on my radar for an obvious first interview for many reasons, but primarily because I have followed Ryan for years through the media and the courts, and have found myself siding with him more often than not. The smoking ban debacle and the Mel Ignatow case came to mind immediately.
Judge Ryan’s ruling on the smoking ban was dead on in my opinion thus denying Churchill Downs an unfair advantage. Why was this case important overall?
Because by making the ruling he did, he upset many status quo politicians such as former Mayor Abramson, and a lot of Democratic mafia hacks such as the horse industry and Churchill Downs folks. Knowing how his ruling would be perceived by the powers that be and still following the law proved much about the character of Ryan himself.
This case alone set him apart from the status quo political line we have become used to under folks like Dave Stengel. It is a sign that perhaps we may finally have a true candidate that does not put politics first for a change.
That in itself is refreshing.
I interviewed former Judge Ryan today and came away thinking that we may finally have the real deal for the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney.
I first asked Judge Ryan why he is interested in this job now after a long distinguished career of his own. Ryan explained that he feels there is much that can be changed within the office today citing one major example as the way we use the current diversion program. Ryan says the diversion program has been overused by the CA’s office and in some cases he himself had to deny diversions.
One example cited was a case he had where a defendant was recommended for diversion even though they had felony convictions from other states. Stengel’s office should have known that before even recommending diversion.
Ryan raised the issue that even though it may be a bit more costly in the short-term, doing a simple pre sentence investigation (PSI) could have saved time and money for the courts and eliminated this type of fallacy. Ryan also believes that the current Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office could aid in the overcrowding of dockets by being prepared for trial immediately thus eliminating long costly delays that tie up the dockets.
Additionally, Ryan says many judges are complaining that the diversion programs are overused. I would agree based on my own internal investigations.
Ryan also cited many things about his background that make me believe he could be the real deal as well.
When I asked why he felt the most qualified for this office his answers were immediate. Citing many examples he told me of his time as an MP in the Army, a probation officer while working his way through law school, a former Asst. Commonwealth’s attorney, and former District and Circuit Judge.
He also cited his good working relationships with the Judges and others within the system that will be beneficial to him if elected as our next Commonwealth’s Attorney.
I have to admit when listening to Ryan explain his history it is very impressive. He has the experience to see things from beginning to end and it creates a level of understanding we just aren’t used to from political hacks like Dave Stengel.
What was more impressive was the non assuming, matter of fact, non egotistical way he presented it. There were no “airs,” just facts and that was unique in itself.
I came away with some things about Judge Ryan that I did not know such as the fact that as a District Judge, working with the then Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan suggested the idea for the diversion programs currently used today. He also suggested the fast tracking program, commonly called the “rocket docket” by insiders.
Ryan also as Chief District Judge, working in conjunction with Judge Henry Weber, came up with the current drug court of which he was Judge for more than 10 years. When asked about the results from this Court, many believe it is not that effective, Ryan stated that of those who graduate from drug court there is less than a 20% recidivism by offenders.
When compared to those who do not complete the program those results rise to over a 60% recidivism rate.
Ryan believes that the drug court should be expanded with more focus being put on treatment and rehab versus incarceration. Ryan believes this will free up jail space, reduce our costs, while at the same time better utilizing our existing facilities.
All of which ease the budget pressure for the Commonwealth’s Attorney office.
Ryan pledges, if elected, to work closely with his attorneys, and the courts, to ensure that the laws apply equally to everyone, and that his office will be an open transparent one.
We hear that a lot from candidates who lie about this, remember Mayor Fisher‘s promises?, but in the case of former Judge Ryan, I actually believe we may get it.
Your thoughts?
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville PolitIcs for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
LNP NEW SITE
Louisville News and Politics is upgrading and improving for each of you. Today we launched the official new website for LNP at www.LouisvillePolitics.com.
We will still continue to bring you great content here on the blog but it will now be used for basic updates etc instead of a general list of everything imaginable. The new site at www.LouisvillePolitics.com will focus more on the actual in depth stories and less on the fluff. Doing this allows us to use the blog as a personal site and Louisville Politics as a news site.
We will ensure that you continue to get the same old news you have become accustomed to getting right here at Louisville, Ky's #1 political blog but hope you will tune in as well to the new website for news. For most of you there will not be a noticeable difference, but for us on the business side there will be a huge one.
There will be links to both sites on each site as well as the standard links you have become accustomed to other blogger sites of interest as well.
Don't forget to join our twitter feed at myviewmatters and our RSS feed as well for all the latest up to date info.
Coming soon is our own youtube channel as well for the rants many of you have asked for.
Thanks for visiting and we hope you enjoy the new layouts and content!
Ed
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
We will still continue to bring you great content here on the blog but it will now be used for basic updates etc instead of a general list of everything imaginable. The new site at www.LouisvillePolitics.com will focus more on the actual in depth stories and less on the fluff. Doing this allows us to use the blog as a personal site and Louisville Politics as a news site.
We will ensure that you continue to get the same old news you have become accustomed to getting right here at Louisville, Ky's #1 political blog but hope you will tune in as well to the new website for news. For most of you there will not be a noticeable difference, but for us on the business side there will be a huge one.
There will be links to both sites on each site as well as the standard links you have become accustomed to other blogger sites of interest as well.
Don't forget to join our twitter feed at myviewmatters and our RSS feed as well for all the latest up to date info.
Coming soon is our own youtube channel as well for the rants many of you have asked for.
Thanks for visiting and we hope you enjoy the new layouts and content!
Ed
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Friday, November 25, 2011
MERGER WAS A LIE AND WE KNEW IT
Louisville Metro Merger Success or Failure?
When merger was passed, though I have yet to find anyone who would admit to voting for merger, many things were promised. Primarily we were promised this would streamline the process for attracting new jobs, we would have a smaller more centralized government, and of course the whole transparent government as well.
Merger has been a dismal failure in ALL areas and the way it has been handled is exactly why I voted against it.
The democratic mafioso in this town would, I knew, take the potential benefits of what merger could be and use it to line their pockets. The sad part is Abramson as the biggest public face of this rape continues to get elected.
How dumb are we Louisville to elect this man to a Lt Governor job so they could try and install him as Governor in the very near future?
In 2008 I started outing the fallacies of merger and comparing us to another City with a similar land mass but 1.5 times the population. San Diego previous stories
Using this model I put out a basic guideline that would save $1.8 million of our tax dollars just by downsizing the over bloated Metro Council on salaries alone. One Council member and one aide I stated then would save this money.
The Courier Journal recently put out an article saying merger was a failure Courier thanks to a commissioned report by Darryl Owens. Admittedly, Owens and I have no love lost for one another and I rarely, if ever, agree with him on anything but this report is meaningful in many ways.
When merger was passed, though I have yet to find anyone who would admit to voting for merger, many things were promised. Primarily we were promised this would streamline the process for attracting new jobs, we would have a smaller more centralized government, and of course the whole transparent government as well.
Merger has been a dismal failure in ALL areas and the way it has been handled is exactly why I voted against it.
The democratic mafioso in this town would, I knew, take the potential benefits of what merger could be and use it to line their pockets. The sad part is Abramson as the biggest public face of this rape continues to get elected.
How dumb are we Louisville to elect this man to a Lt Governor job so they could try and install him as Governor in the very near future?
In 2008 I started outing the fallacies of merger and comparing us to another City with a similar land mass but 1.5 times the population. San Diego previous stories
Using this model I put out a basic guideline that would save $1.8 million of our tax dollars just by downsizing the over bloated Metro Council on salaries alone. One Council member and one aide I stated then would save this money.
The Courier Journal recently put out an article saying merger was a failure Courier thanks to a commissioned report by Darryl Owens. Admittedly, Owens and I have no love lost for one another and I rarely, if ever, agree with him on anything but this report is meaningful in many ways.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
ED SPRINGSTON SHOW
Tonight Ed returned to the air after a one day hiatus and hit the ground running. The bridges fiasco was discussed, Louisville attorney's, the Kentucky Bar, and the latest in the dismissal of the Chief Enforcement Officer of the KBA.
The closing of one of New York's biggest foreclosure mills and the repercussions of the illegal foreclosure scandals rocking the Nation were also on tap.
Tune in below.
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The closing of one of New York's biggest foreclosure mills and the repercussions of the illegal foreclosure scandals rocking the Nation were also on tap.
Tune in below.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
UPDATES AND SUCH: POLICE CHIEF SEARCH IS ON!
Edited to reflect that Rep. Shaughnessy is vacating his seat at the end of term.
The search for Louisville's new Police Chief is on and so far I can't say I am really impressed with the possible candidates listed here CJ. No names pop up as really worthy in my opinion and appear to be more of the same.
The article mentions that Kenton Buckner and Yvette Gentry are both "considering" applying. Mayor Fisher pay heed. If either of them apply and are considered, rest assured you will have your hands full trying to justify it.
I have to admit though I really don't see it happening. White's girlfriend Gentry is slotted to go with White to Denver in the near future, and Buckner is rumored to be negotiating a pension buyout so he can follow and not lose 17 years towards retirement.
Speaking of Chief Robert White, he is under investigation right now by yours truly about a possible sexual harassment charge brought against him a few weeks ago that was then, according to anonymous sources, covered up by Gentry. We will keep you informed if it pans out.
And then we have the whole Occupy New York scandals going on. According to Fox news FOX, ACORN is actually paying folks to protest in New York and is now firing and shredding evidence to prove it. It really is no surprise to anyone who has actually been following this lunacy. Great read check it out.
Additionally the 2012 campaign season is getting underway with at least two folks from the "Say no to bridge tolls" movement have announced their intent to run. Shawn Reilly is going to run for the Ky House seat being vacated by Tim Shaughnessy, and Curt Morrison will be challenging Metro Councilman Tom Owen.
Though I don't personally agree with these guys on many issues, I have to admit I know them both and have much respect for their passion and commitment to what they believe. Pay attention to these races as both Reilly and Morrison will bring much to the discussion.
Finally, we have this about the GM bailout. GM Bailout costs billions. Apparently, as many of us already knew in the first place, GM is set to lose money and cost us taxpayers more than what they originally planned. The key word here is planned. Though we in the public knew we would lose money on Government Motors they have not been willing to tell us that. Until now.
Seems even the fed is tired of covering up the obvious anymore.
See you next time folks!
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
The search for Louisville's new Police Chief is on and so far I can't say I am really impressed with the possible candidates listed here CJ. No names pop up as really worthy in my opinion and appear to be more of the same.
The article mentions that Kenton Buckner and Yvette Gentry are both "considering" applying. Mayor Fisher pay heed. If either of them apply and are considered, rest assured you will have your hands full trying to justify it.
I have to admit though I really don't see it happening. White's girlfriend Gentry is slotted to go with White to Denver in the near future, and Buckner is rumored to be negotiating a pension buyout so he can follow and not lose 17 years towards retirement.
Speaking of Chief Robert White, he is under investigation right now by yours truly about a possible sexual harassment charge brought against him a few weeks ago that was then, according to anonymous sources, covered up by Gentry. We will keep you informed if it pans out.
And then we have the whole Occupy New York scandals going on. According to Fox news FOX, ACORN is actually paying folks to protest in New York and is now firing and shredding evidence to prove it. It really is no surprise to anyone who has actually been following this lunacy. Great read check it out.
Additionally the 2012 campaign season is getting underway with at least two folks from the "Say no to bridge tolls" movement have announced their intent to run. Shawn Reilly is going to run for the Ky House seat being vacated by Tim Shaughnessy, and Curt Morrison will be challenging Metro Councilman Tom Owen.
Though I don't personally agree with these guys on many issues, I have to admit I know them both and have much respect for their passion and commitment to what they believe. Pay attention to these races as both Reilly and Morrison will bring much to the discussion.
Finally, we have this about the GM bailout. GM Bailout costs billions. Apparently, as many of us already knew in the first place, GM is set to lose money and cost us taxpayers more than what they originally planned. The key word here is planned. Though we in the public knew we would lose money on Government Motors they have not been willing to tell us that. Until now.
Seems even the fed is tired of covering up the obvious anymore.
See you next time folks!
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
Friday, November 18, 2011
LATEST AND GREATEST
Many stories have been coming to light over the last few days so we will use this space to outline just a few of them.
Constable David Whitlock is in trouble yet again. Thanks to a story by WLKY's Andy Alcock WLKY, Whitlock is now being accused of sexually harassing a Denny's waiter. We can't make this stuff up folks. Actually we could but the truth is oh so much more endearing. In fact this is just one sample of the many charges of harassment by Whitlock. Stay tuned for much more I assure you.
Seems Mayor Greg Fisher can't even keep his own insiders on board with MSD. According to this story his latest Board appointee has withdrawn from consideration because he is worried he may actually have to do some work on the Board of MSD. CJ
Real-estate developer Marty Cogan, Fisher's latest hand picked MSD Board member has decided to take himself out of consideration based largely on the fact that he anticipates the board will have extra work to do next year, after the release of an investigation of MSD management and governance by Kentucky State Auditor Crit Luallen.
So what does he think does he believe he should be appointed to a Board without having to do any work? Well, yes probably since Abramson always told them what they will do and they really just follow directions.
So much for something different eh?
Finally, Occupy Louisville goes head to head with Light Up Louisville in Jefferson Square. WHAS.
Does anyone else have a problem with this? I certainly do. Jefferson Square is open to the public and I have a right to enjoy Light Up Louisville without having to deal with the chants and ignorance of Occupy Louisville protesters.
By all means guys have your protest, but do it somewhere else until after the ceremony. We just don't want to be bothered with your movement during a festive occasion. Considering stories like this one, Occupy Wall Street, I just don't think we really care right now about this. from the reports I have been receiving, and personal experience, it is time to move on.
See you next time folks.
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Constable David Whitlock is in trouble yet again. Thanks to a story by WLKY's Andy Alcock WLKY, Whitlock is now being accused of sexually harassing a Denny's waiter. We can't make this stuff up folks. Actually we could but the truth is oh so much more endearing. In fact this is just one sample of the many charges of harassment by Whitlock. Stay tuned for much more I assure you.
Seems Mayor Greg Fisher can't even keep his own insiders on board with MSD. According to this story his latest Board appointee has withdrawn from consideration because he is worried he may actually have to do some work on the Board of MSD. CJ
Real-estate developer Marty Cogan, Fisher's latest hand picked MSD Board member has decided to take himself out of consideration based largely on the fact that he anticipates the board will have extra work to do next year, after the release of an investigation of MSD management and governance by Kentucky State Auditor Crit Luallen.
So what does he think does he believe he should be appointed to a Board without having to do any work? Well, yes probably since Abramson always told them what they will do and they really just follow directions.
So much for something different eh?
Finally, Occupy Louisville goes head to head with Light Up Louisville in Jefferson Square. WHAS.
Does anyone else have a problem with this? I certainly do. Jefferson Square is open to the public and I have a right to enjoy Light Up Louisville without having to deal with the chants and ignorance of Occupy Louisville protesters.
By all means guys have your protest, but do it somewhere else until after the ceremony. We just don't want to be bothered with your movement during a festive occasion. Considering stories like this one, Occupy Wall Street, I just don't think we really care right now about this. from the reports I have been receiving, and personal experience, it is time to move on.
See you next time folks.
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RICHIE FARMER MAKES LOUISVILLE WOMAN A STAR
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| Stephanie L. Sandmann |
UPDATE: RICHIE FARMER ETHICS CHARGES
Looks like Richie Farmer has been sowing his own seed with our money. Former Ag Commish Richie Farmer put his girlfriend, Stephanie L. Sandmann, a former low wage receptionist for a gynecologist in Louisville Ky, on the payroll as a non merit employee for $60,000 per year during the final days leading up to the General election.
So what does it take to qualify for a $5000 per month job with Richie Farmer? According to the CJ very little.
Sandmann’s application for the Agriculture Department position said her last job was as a receptionist at a Louisville doctor’s office that provides gynecologic and obstetric care.
Before that, she worked as a title clerk for a title insurance company, as a real estate agent, a mortgage processor and a cellular phone saleswoman, according to the application.
Before that, she worked as a title clerk for a title insurance company, as a real estate agent, a mortgage processor and a cellular phone saleswoman, according to the application.
Great creds eh?
In my opinion we now know just why it was so important for Farmer to pay for hotels on our dime at the State Fair and a few other places.
Of course they are both going through divorces and Farmer, and the GOP in general, continue to tout themselves as the"family values" party. Anyone else see the hypocrisy in this besides me?
But let me assure you that though David Williams and Farmer are from the perfect example of family values we cannot brush everyone in the GOP with the same stroke.
There are just as many hypocrites on both sides of the political realm and no one can be assumed to be guilty by association.
The real problems now are just what exactly will happen to Farmer from here?
There must be charges of malfeasance and/or misfeasance, dereliction of the duties of his office, and a whole host of others. Richie Farmer must be held accountable for the waste of our tax dollars or no one else can be.
That is the reality. Misdirecting our money for his own personal gain is akin to what Judy Green did.
We had her impeached for it, though we are still waiting on Dave Stengel to do his job and charge her, I won't hold my breath since it involves the Democratic mafia, we must be consistent and the actions of Farmer justify the same treatment.
Sandmann should resign, or be forcefully removed effective immediately, and we must be reimbursed for any and all money spent for her salary and other expenses of which she was involved.
Many believe it should be this way, as do I.
Charge Farmer and hold him accountable.
In the meantime Mrs. Sandmann?
The gravy train you thought you were"riding" just ended. Time to look for another job. One in which you are suited for.
You can figure out what "job" that is.....
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