http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/Political comedy about the last true large city (Lake County Democratic Party) political machine that exists in the Country. Northwest Indiana is filled with tribal politics of the most mundane and unethical type with a group of people that as a collection have the least talent for anything: leadership, economic development, delivery of public service, etc. Their only talent seems to be the theft and misuse of funds and developing the best set of rationalization for why they are not responsible. This blog is dedicated to addressing these individual politicians and the escapades into the so called arena of public policy in NWI.enTue, 10 Nov 2009 07:22:11 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/noPolitical comedy about the last true large city (Lake County Democratic Party) political machine that exists in the Country. Northwest Indiana is filled with tribal politics of the most mundane and unethical type with a group of people that as a collectioPolitical comedy about the last true large city (Lake County Democratic Party) political machine that exists in the Country. Northwest Indiana is filled with tribal politics of the most mundane and unethical type with a group of people that as a collection have the least talent for anything: leadership, economic development, delivery of public service, etc. Their only talent seems to be the theft and misuse of funds and developing the best set of rationalization for why they are not responsible. This blog is dedicated to addressing these individual politicians and the escapades into the so called arena of public policy in NWI.http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/11/mailmans-criminal-case-pushes-envelope.htmlEthics and NWIHammondIndiana PoliticsNWI Political CorruptionTom McDermott, Jr.arrestcantrellCongressCountyDolandominguezIndianaLakemailmanmcdermottnwipotProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:26 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef0128756fd014970cThe fix is officially in. The father in jail for supporting Tom McDermott, Jr., the brother was his legal partner (really crutch), and now Judge Cantrell is going to hold a family meeting singing "kumbaya." to get justice for the citizens of NWI. Give me a break. How dumb do the McDermotts and Cantrells think the citizens of NWI are? Don't answer that -- they maybe on to something. Bill Dolan wrote this latest story from the Times newspaper on...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/11/referendum-defeat-steels-rda-opposition.htmlEconomic DevelopmentHammond, Gary, and East Chicago MayorsIndiana PoliticsNorthwest IndianaNWI Political CorruptionNWI, Ethics and Economic DevenlopmentTom McDermott, Jr.DemocratsEastChicagoeconomic-developmentGaryHammondLake-CountyMcDermottNWIRDAreferendumRTAProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:24:35 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef012875645286970cNow everyone knows that the RDA was a fraud. Everyone one the board was on there to steal the money from the citizens of NWI and turn it over to their favorite consultant or other Democratic operative, i.e. politicians. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that the RDA has done or will do that will have ANY positive consequence for the economy of NWI. Referendum defeat steels RDA opposition. The RDA has been taking millions of dollars out of the pockets...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/11/barney-frank-present-when-partner-arrested-for-pot---foxnewscom.htmlEthics and NWIHammondHammond, Gary, and East Chicago MayorsIndiana PoliticsNWI Political CorruptionTom McDermott, Jr.Prof. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:28:55 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef0128756197d1970cBarney Frank Present When Partner Arrested for Pot - FOXNews.com For those of you who think that this sounds familiar you are right. It is a repeat of what our good Mayor McDermott has done. As I understand, his favorite source for pot is now under indictment and trial. The State Police caught the supplier and his family. McDermott and his "colleague" the postman are now in a real fix. The Lake County Prosecutor Carter is now looking for a...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/10/why-gary-is-finished.htmlEconomic DevelopmentGaryNWI Political CorruptionClaycorruptionDemocratseconomic-developmentend-of-cityGaryHatcherIndianaLake-CountyScott KingProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:47:19 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef0120a5e963fb970bThe basic reason that Gary is finished is that there is no one and I mean no one who knows what to do and what they are doing to change things in Gary. For over forty years, Gary has been analogous to a 747 in a stall with snow white and the seven dwarfs at the controls. No matter what option or idea the people in charge will come up with or have come up with, nothing will change the final outcome that the 747 will land nose first into the ground and will leave a big hole behind.http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/10/is-dominguez-really-qualified-for-statewide-office.htmlEthics and NWITom McDermott, Jr.Prof. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:01:16 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef0120a5cf1b20970bIf Sheriff Dominguez is at all interested in running for Governor of Indiana or any state-wide office, he needs to serve out a warrant for the arrest of Mayor McDoobie, known as Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott, Jr. In his current position, Dominguez is the top law enforcement official in Lake County, period. Mark Kiesling's take on Dominguez and McDoobie. For example, he is the only official with the authority to arrest or legally challenge the Lake County Cornor, in any...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/10/mcdoobie-conspired-to-intimidate-law-enforcement-officials.htmlEthics and NWINWI Political CorruptionNWI, Ethics and Economic DevenlopmentTom McDermott, Jr.Prof. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:48:54 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341f056353ef0120a61a8784970cThe well known out-of-control mayor of Hammond, Tom "McDoobie" McDermott Jr, has now overstepped the line by attempting to intimidate the Lake County Sheriff and law enforcement officials to protect his long time bag man and thief, David Woerpel, known as "the postman." David Woerpel and his family are an embarrassment to the Democratic Party and decent people everywhere. They are more so for the City of Hammond. I have known for quite some time that the Postman and his...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2009/03/viscloskys-ties-to-troubled-pma-group-run-deep-from-associated-press.htmlEthics and NWICongressIndianaLake CountylobbyingNWIViscloskyProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:05:56 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-63520901Visclosky's ties to troubled PMA Group run deep from Associated Presshttp://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2008/12/nwi-the-corruption-capital-of-the-nation.htmlNWI Political CorruptionChicagoDemocratic corruptionEast ChicagoGaryGovernorHammondIllinoisIndianaLake CountyNorthwest IndianaObamapolitical corruptiontribalismProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:40:46 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-59867928After twenty plus years of watching NWI and Chicago politics, I can unequivocally say that NWI is an easy match to Chicago in political corruption. I am sure Lake County was a good study of Chicago politics but it has surpassed it because there is absolutely no control from media scrutiny or a viable competitive party to the Democrats.http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2008/10/obama-prepares-enemies-list-and-re-education-camps.htmlPresidential CampaignProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:55:09 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-57824883Barack Obama and his campaign have shown their total disregard for American values and the nature of the American political system. Three newspapers who endorsed his opponent have had their reporter thrown off his campaign plane and their credentials revoked. The following is an outline of the breaking story: "PURGE: SKEPTICAL REPORTERS TOSSED OFF OBAMA PLANE Fri Oct 31 2008 08:39:55 ET NY POST, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, WASHINGTON TIMES TOLD TO GET OUT... ALL 3 ENDORSED MCCAIN **Exclusive** The Obama...http://speakingtruthtopower.blogs.com/northwest_indiana_politic/2008/05/indianas-obama.htmlPresidential PrimaryClintonIndianaLake CountyObamapresidentialprimaryWrightProf. Maurice M. Eisenstein, Ph. D.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:45:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-49253888Senator Barack Obama was finally in Northwest Indiana (NWI) today, speaking in Munster, Indiana. Maybe it was just me, but it seemed as if the people of NWI had little care for this fact. His appearance might be described as "elitist" considering that it was by invitation only, which means it was a controlled small audience. He spoke in a town, Munster, which leans heavily Republican, and more importantly is a non-union, non-Hispanic, and non-African-American town. Citizens in Munster will...nonadult