This A Kentucky Newspaper story about Greg Fischer turning to Facebook to ask questions about the budget is interesting. Doesn’t mention that he deleted nearly every comment perceived as negative – even when true and honest. [C-J/AKN] What was that, again, about the Legislative Ethics Commission not being under the direct control of the good [...]

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Who protects the animals? With a lack of federal and state laws providing protection, we need independent investigators as watchdogs. [NY Times] Why is there so much violent crime at fast-food restaurants? [Slate] The Kentucky Department of Insurance asked Passport to tighten its reporting and conflicts of interest. [Bluegrass Politics] Did you see? The leader [...]

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Really? Some shizbird stole Dare to Care’s freezer compressor and some 250,000 pounds of food are at-risk of spoiling? [C-J/AKN] Should Metro Council drop its discretionary funding? The newspaper’s editorial board thinks so. But that won’t put an end to the corruption, waste, fraud and abuse wrought on this city by some of those shysters. [...]

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As we embark on a new year, I want you to know what an honor and privilege it is to serve the citizens of this great Commonwealth. I ran for Attorney General because I believe it is a position in which a person can truly make a difference for Kentucky families. The work being done [...]

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You know how just over a year ago Jim King was running for mayor and proposing the restoration of LMPD’s gang squad/street crimes unit? At a press conference in the West End this morning, Jim King – part of his mayoral campaign – will announce plans to restore LMPD’s gang unit, revitalize the street crimes [...]

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Agree or disagree? WDRB says prosecutors are pushing for it. My thoughts: No way, no how. How is dying – taking the easy way out – punishment for such a horrible crime? Why shouldn’t this guy – if guilty and convicted – be forced to live his entire life tortured with the reality of what [...]

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Interesting and terrific news came out of Winchester/Clark County, Kentucky yesterday. The EKPC coal-fired power plant will not be built. [Page One] U.S. Ambassador to Sweeden Matthew Barzun has the right idea on energy. It makes no sense to wait. [Twitter] This lady nearly bit off a woman’s finger? Shoo! And I thought sword guy [...]

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Interesting flashbacks today. Since Greg and his executive pals at A Kentucky Newspaper are so keen on taking everything out of context and ignoring reality, here you go. Greg Fischer’s seemingly autobiographic comments about money and buying anything you want – if you have enough money: Greg Fischer on crime: View two more videos after [...]

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David Morse, the head of CART, was ticketed for not riding in a bike lane on Third Street. What are your thoughts? [Facebook] For weeks, the city has been upset about dozens of stolen motorcycles and equipment. Yesterday, $500,000+ of stolen property was discovered in a warehouse south of 7th and Hill Streets. [WHAS11] The [...]

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Jack Conway is lying about changing his position on the Bush tax cuts. So he’s apparently comfortable doing the same thing Rand Paul is doing. Great. [Page One] The Bridges Authority is meeting today. Get ready for more spin and horse crap. Because – get this – no comments will be heard! [FatLip] Even Joe [...]

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