Let the “War on Christmas” Begin
I know we’re just a couple days into the holiday season, but it’s never too late to start talking about the “War on Christmas”.   You know the time when people get upset because someone wished them “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”.    They then go on ad nauseum to say America is continuing to slide away from it’s Judeo-Christian foundation.  Well, being the agnostic-Muslim that I am, I decided to remind folks that there are a lot of  things rooted in Christmas tradition (courtesy of  The History Channel) that have nothing to with Jesus. December 25

Happy Turkey Day!!!
I want to take a few moments to wish all the readers of  Indiana Barrister a Happy Thanksgiving. This will be a special one for me for a couple of reasons.  This will be the first one with my lovely wife and as some of you may be aware, my Dad has serious health issues this year, but is doing great now.  I’m thankful for both of them, as well as my friends and close family. I’m also thankful for all of you who read the blog, listen to the radio show and watch me on television.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving.  I’ll be back with more gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo next week. Gobble!  Gobble!

It’s Not What It Is, It’s What It Looks Like
There’s a story about a guy who works on a sheep ranch.  That day his wife tells him they have a dinner party to attend that evening, but he has to work later than usual, so he takes his suit with him.   After spending the day working, the man gathers the sheep in the barn.  He then takes off his clothes to jump in the shower and change.  While he’s in mid-change, the farmer walks in and sees him naked in a barn full of sheep.  You can imagine the image.  I bring this up in light of the FBI raid of the downtown offices of  local businessman Tim Durham.   Du

IP$ $alary $chedule
As Indianapolis Public Schools look to cut $12 million from their budget, I decided to take a look at the salaries of the district’s more than 5400 employees.  The highest paid salary was Dr. Eugene White who makes $240,640 in salary and benefits.  The lowest paid employee is Devonna Craig, a food service employee who made $7,483 in salary and benefits. The top 10 salaries are listed below. Eugene White, Superintedent – $240,640. Willie Giles, Deputy Superintendent  - $189,361. Li-yen Johnson, Associate Superintendent �

Thoughts from a donut county free rider
A new task force has been formed to study the financial issues that continue to plague the Capital Improvement Board.  The CIB sought and received some relief during the last legislative session, but they didn’t get what they asked for and think it might not be enough.  Their options are somewhat limited.  Gov. Mitch Daniels told the CIB not to come back and ask for anything else and legislators seem to share a similar position.  Still, the problems of the CIB are not going away. Councilor Mike McQuillen, a Republican who chairs the task force, made it clear that public input is critical throughout this process as they search for recommendations and solutions.  He’