Remember this “detective sergeant” for the third district’s constable’s office? Despite not having permission to actually be a deputy constable, as required by state law? WHAS11 said he was a convicted felon in 2009. And we still can’t figure out why no one has done anything about him. Is he carrying a gun? If so, [...]
Entries from February 2011
Some Questions Just Never Seem To Get Answered
February 22nd, 2011 · 5 Comments
Tags: Bad Behavior · Oops · Police · Possibility City
Win A Copy Of Rand Paul’s New Tea Party Book
February 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off
Last week we highlighted Rand Paul’s new 272-page book called The Tea Party Goes To Washington. It officially hits shelves today but I was fortunate enough to able to give it a read during a super-difficult time last week. My favorite portion of the book is Chapter 5 – Ready For Prime Time? – Here’s [...]
Tags: Books · Contests · Politics · Senate Race
Footage Of Ambassador Barzun’s Open Discussion
February 22nd, 2011 · No Comments
Yesterday we shared a link about a discussion Ambassador Matthew Barzun had with some students in Sweden. And here’s an interesting video: Interesting thoughts on WikiLeaks, integrity and diplomacy in the 21st century.
Tags: Journalism · Politics · Public Relations · Transparency · Video
Opposing Animal Abuse Bill Is Flipping Insane
February 22nd, 2011 · 7 Comments
Steve Beshear’s hypocritical administration is fighting tooth and nail against the environment. It’s a shame that anyone affiliated with Kentuckians For The Commonwealth took the man seriously. You’ve gotta read the latest ridiculousness from the Energy and “Environment” Cabinet. [Page One] This is what transparency in the search for a new school superintendent looks like. [...]
Tags: Bad Behavior · Congress · Education · JCPS · John Yarmuth · Lexington · Parks · State Government · Steve Beshear
Some Thoughts On New Thunder Arrangements
February 21st, 2011 · 4 Comments
Thanks to some folks at the Kentucky State Police and at the Kentucky Derby Festival, we’ve gotten some answers to a few of our questions regarding the fancy new Great Lawn set up requiring a Pegasus Pin at Thunder Over Louisville. Let’s break down the basics: Police aren’t assigned to the area until sometime after [...]
Tags: Derby Festival · Police · Thunder
Steve Beshear Plays Horsey Pat-A-Cake Again
February 21st, 2011 · No Comments
The horse folks did an interview with Steve Beshear last week. And it was completely typical. Here’s a taste: Do you have any regrets that you didn’t push sooner or harder after your election in 2007, given the mandate that seemed to support expanded gaming? We attempted to act on it during our very first [...]
Tags: Business · Gambling · Horse Industry · State Government · Steve Beshear
John Yarmuth Cares For & Supports Kentucky
February 21st, 2011 · No Comments
Because Congressman John Yarmuth is a decent human being, he defended Kentucky mountains on the floor of the House last week: No, he didn’t do it because he’s awesome. He did it because he’s a good person. And good people love and protect their state.
Tags: Congress · John Yarmuth · Video
President Obama’s Weekly Video Address
February 21st, 2011 · No Comments
This week President Barack Obama discusses educating our kids for the jobs of tomorrow:
Tags: Economy · Education · Video · Youth
Louisville Gets All Fancy In Esquire Mag Again
February 21st, 2011 · 5 Comments
A University of Kentucky dance marathon raised $673,977 for a pediatric clinic. [H-L] The University of Louisville will host a dance marathon benefiting Kosair Children’s Hospital in April. Jake gave $100 and you should consider doing the same. We may not be the same politically but we all have similar, caring hearts in this great [...]
Tags: Bourbon · Charity · Democrats · Festival · Greg Fischer · Health Care · Jerry Abramson · Metro Government · Movies · Newspaper · Ohio River Bridges · Republican Party · University of Kentucky · University of Louisville · Youth
Governor Beshear’s Weekly Address & Thanks
February 18th, 2011 · No Comments
This week Governor Steve Beshear spends 1:40 discussing winter home heating tips: I wish he’d taken the time to discuss standing up for kids, as he did yesterday. I am personally grateful to the governor for taking time out of his day to address the crowd. And am even more grateful to the folks from [...]
Tags: Education · State Government · Steve Beshear · Video · Youth






