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Louisville Election Eve 2011 with Ed Springston

Whitlock's Constable Command Post

Louisville's only local hard hitting radio show busts the Jefferson County Constable's Office Scams wide open.
Tonight we focus on "Stupid Cop Tricks" by Constable Whitlock's deputies and Whitlock himself. Louisville Attorney Maury Kommor who is representing David's shooting victim should add us to his Christmas List for this freebie.

• Here is a photo of David Whitlock's Mobile Command Post complete with emergency lights, sirens and Louisville Metro Government Logos. Notice he refers to himself as Colonel David Whitlock and does not mention the other two elected county constables he must share power with.
• Here is proof positive that David Whitlock is passing out Deputy Badges.
• Retired LMPD Detective confirms David Whitlock IS a convicted felon. http://www.wave3.com/story/15981138/retired-lmpd-officer-calls-constable-involved-shooting-a-wannabe 
• Visit our new website www.LouisvillePolitics.com soon for a complete information dump on what we have been given about the Jefferson County Constable's Office and their scams against the tax payers of Louisville Metro. 

We also discuss tomorrow's upcoming election races.
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Unauthorized Jefferson County Constable Badge 2011

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NEW DISTRICT 1 COUNCIL WOMAN ATTICA SCOTT

IS ANYONE REALLY SURPRISED BY LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL'S VOTE? No big surprises here folks. Last night the Metro Council overwhelmingly voted for Attica Scott to replace Judy Green as the District 1 Councilperson. Her term will expire November of 2012. Of course that is if she doesn't get reelected then. On a vote of 18-7 in favor of Scott, over attorney Courtney Phelps, Ms. Scott was then sworn in by Judge Sean Delahanty. Of course I turned the channel when I saw he would do the swearing in. I did after all want to keep my dinner down.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MARY WOOLRIDGE

In the meantime there were some fireworks during the dog and pony show thanks to Metro Council Member Mary Woolridge. Councilwoman Woolridge concerned her handpicked Judy Green successor Phelps. Knowing that the fix was in, yep I told everyone on the Ed Springston Radio Show weeks ago that Scott was the chosen one, Woolridge decided to berate her Council colleagues by accusing them of making back door deals to insure Scott was selected.
All I can say is WOW. Of course they did. Anyone who believes otherwise let me know if you would be interested in some prime Arizona swampland in the Mojave desert.

ONLY 2 OUT OF 13 APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR THE METRO SEAT

Now what was so comical was how quickly each Metro Council member had to be recognized and allowed to speak and defend their honor. Deny. Deny. Deny. And that my friends was laughable. I know firsthand how some of these Council members speak away from the public eye about anything and everything. This appointment was no different. I mean they had 13 supposedly excellent candidates to choose from and they only considered 2?

I say supposedly because many Council members were acting like they really cared about all the applicants, and feeding their ego's trying in my opinion, to make them think they were considered. For all of you applicants? Nothing could be further from the truth. Sorry. Seriously, I know most of you wanted to serve for the right reasons but you were just given a standard politics 101 pat on the head.

METRO COUNCIL SET PRECEDENT WITH GEORGE UNSELD'S DISTRICT 6 SEAT

When George Unseld died, and that seat became vacant, we had to witness incompetency at its best. That completely bizarre process resulted in the appointment of Independent Deonte Hollowell as Unseld's replacement as the District 6 Councilperson. Hollowell was the sacrificial lamb in that selection process because the Democratic majority knew they would welcome a new Democrat to replace Unseld in the coming regular election. Unseld had not been very productive in recent years so they felt they could put anyone in there and it would be ok. Thus sacrifice Hollowell so neither party could be blamed.

The Democrats didn't mind then because they felt that was a "safe" seat for them. The Republicans didn't mind thinking they could somehow make it backfire on the Democratic Council members. Besides it was only for a few short months so there would be "no harm, no foul" if you will.

WHY SO MANY NOMINATIONS FOR UNSELD'S SEAT BUT NOT FOR GREEN'S?

Because Metro Council learned that we the people paid attention to the circus and they would not let us see just how bizarre they really can be again. Woolridge wasn't lying. The problem really was the messenger. Councilwoman Woolridge has first hand knowledge of numerous back door deals she herself has been involved in. Thinking otherwise is not logical to me.

METRO COUNCIL HAD BEHIND CLOSED DOOR MEETINGS AND ONLY 2 OF 13 APPLICANTS WERE SELECTED AS "NOMINATIONS"

Attica Scott was handpicked a long time ago to replace Judy Green at the conclusion of this fiasco. Phelps was merely tossed in as a "legitimate" compromise because of Mary Woolridge. In my mind there is no doubt of that. They knew they could ill afford to have another circus show like the one in District 6, and they certainly could not just appoint Attica without making it at least appear like there was someone else.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, WE DID GET TO SEE SOME INTERESTING METRO COUNCIL ACTIONS.

One? Mary Woolridge is just like a little kid who gets picked last to play basketball. If she don't like it she wants to take her ball and go home. Childlike behavior throughout on her part.

Two? Woolridge just found out she has no power. She should be careful accordingly as her Council colleagues just may make her the next example such as her good friend Judy Green was.

Three? Never trust a Council woman scorned. Woolridge just outed what we ALL know exists out of spite. Collusion behind closed doors. Makes you wonder if we would have ever seen such a display if Jerry was still in charge doesn't it?

This should be a great example of just why we need transparency at every level.

Bottom line. While none of this is surprising, it is a glimpse into what we can expect from our elected members of Louisville Metro Council in many ways. The sad part? None of it is surprising, not a bit.

See you next time folks.

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THE KENSINGTON GROUP SCAMMING LOCAL INVESTORS?

Kensington Financial Group, The Amerivest Group and HMS stole millions in a ponzi investment scheme
There is trouble afoot for investors throughout the Country that involves Kentuckians right here at home. It seems The Kensington Financial Group,The Amerivest Group and HMS has taken millions in a ponzi investment scheme that apparently was designed to defraud those who invested. 


These groups are being led by Barie Fritz an accountant from New Mexico, and Warren Goss, an attorney in Boulder, Colorado. These two, with help from others to be named later, created a scheme that was supposed to pay a 10% return each month to investors. They created investment structures NOT regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission thus making it easier to take money from ANYONE who would believe their story of wealth accumulation.

They mention the amounts of what others have put into the deal and let you know that the opportunity ends when they get to their goal of $2 MILLION. They then ask you to go to your bank and wire the money into their investment pool account which is managed by accountant Barie Fritz of New Mexico. 


Barie and other “Fund Raisers” to whom he has agreements take a % commission and the rest of the money is supposedly sent to Michael Harmon with MJK & Associates, LLC., AR. to be invested. Warren Goss then files with the SEC for a 506D (Non-regulated private investment) and designates that the money will be invested in Real Estate. 

 These people are costing millions to unsuspecting investors and must be stopped.

When it’s time to pay a ROI to the investors the story is “the money will be in our bank account this week and everyone should get their money in just a few days.” The pay-out never comes and the excuses keep coming with just enough information to keep the investors HOPING for a while longer. The case of our fellow Kentuckians has been ongoing for over 6 years.

In fact, further research has revealed a class action lawsuit in Canada for $100 million against this group for defrauding investors. That case has yet to be decided.


I further have emails in which attorney Warren Goss of Boulder, Colorado has told investors on several different occasions over the years that their money would be in their accounts by the end of the week. Each email is always followed up later with a new date and time and the usual "apology" for not being done on time. 


Warren Goss stated that Michael Harmon (MJK & Associates, LLC.) was in Germany closing a deal and would have their money within a week. Why would Harmon need to be in Germany closing another deal to get their money? In my opinion he was there to take the German money and pay these investors off.

What happens then to those in Germany who invest? They must wait until the next unsuspecting group gets conned out of their money to pay them back. And the pattern continues.

Meanwhile Fritz, Harmon and Goss get their cuts off the top and continue making money.

I contacted Mr. Fritz through email so I could get his side of the story and never received a response. Not good if you are trying to be above board. 


There are many facts that I have not laid out here because I will myself be asking for an FBI investigation into this matter and do not want to jeopardize the potential investigation.

Another part of this group is called HMS and is ran by some of the same people. Anyone with any information or investments with this group are asked to contact their local AG's office and ask about filing a lawsuit against Kensington Group, Amerivest, HMS, and attorney Warren Goss of Boulder, Colorado, accountant Barie Fritz of New Mexico, Michael Harmon of AR., and anyone else involved.

If you are one of the unsuspecting investors who have been defrauded you can contact the Canadian law firm handling the HMS class action lawsuit for more info: "Sedgwick, Lynn" lsedgwick@mross.com