Indiana Barrister
Indiana Barrister "seeks to be one of the Net's best sources for Hoosier commentary."
Author: Author Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is the host of "Abdul in the Mornings" on Newstalk 1430 AM, WXNT. He is also an attorney, adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech State College, columnist for the Indianapolis Business Journal and stand-up comedian.
Recent Posts from Indiana Barrister
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Wednesday Wire
There are a few interesting tidbits to report this morning. Stimulating Daniels Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he supports economic stimulus for the states as long as it is used to create jobs and strengthen…
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Car Wars
A local car dealer is formally protesting the city of Indianapolis’ decision to purchase 85 hybrid vehicles from a Japanese automaker. In an e-mail sent Monday to the Mayor and City-County Council, Mike Chaney of…
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A Tale of Two Purchases
Editor’s note: The following post has absolutely nothing to do with government or politics, but the next one will. I made the crucial mistake of going to the mall the day after Thanksgiving. It…
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The China Syndrome
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is leading a delegation to China and Japan in hopes to increase foreign investment in the city. While that’s nothing out of the ordinary, there’s a question as to whether…
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Is this Xmas??
As you guys know I’m Islamic and don’t really celebrate Christmas. Well actually Islamic-lite, I love bacon, drink Scotch and smoke cigars. But I really have to wonder what’s going through people’s heads when a…
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Be Thankful…
Tomorrow is Turkey Day. I want to take this moment and thank all of you for reading this blog (as well as the other ones), listening to the radio show and watching me on television. …
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FYI…
Theoretically, I’m on “vacation” this week, but I’m still blogging. Here are a few things that I’ve been noticing since I have time to sit around and almost do nothing… Do You Trustee this Man?…
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Who You Callin’ a N***a?!
Sorry about the blunt headline, but I had something that I had to get off of my chest this morning. Now you might be thinking that I encountered racism this weekend and am writing…
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Township Taxes
If this week’s antics with the Washington Township Board weren’t enough to make you think that this form of government really needs to go away, think about this as your 2008 property tax bills hit…
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Township Board Tells Voters Where To Go and What to Do With Themselves When They Get There!!!
The Washington Township Board tonight told its citizens to go have sex with themselves and by a 4-3 vote gave itself a near 60 percent raise. The board took no public input and raised its pay from…