Reactions to Mike Pence's Sunday Colt's Game Hissyfit

On Sunday we reported on Mike Pence's publicity stunt in which he ran away like an angry child at the Colt's game, and how he posted a three year old picture of himself and his wife to Twitter showing them at a Colt's game. Not to mention Pence's going to attend a fundraiser for RINO Congressman and Putin Stooge Dana Rohrabacher on Monday. Apparently others took notice of Pence's asinine behavior and expressed everything from advice to Vice President Pence, suggestions for what Pence could be better used for, etc. We thought we would share the responses of other distinguished people with you our readers. Here are some of what we found perusing cyberspace:

The only kneeling of which Donald Trump approves is to him. https://t.co/FYHDNqxkIJ

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) October 9, 2017

Maybe we could send Mike Pence to Puerto Rico for a pointless protest & he could drop off some water while he's there or something.

— Nunca Trump (@NeverTrumpTexan) October 9, 2017

Seriously? Why save the Kremlin the money by fundraising for Rohrabacher? https://t.co/WTUIgyVzTM

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) October 8, 2017

Indy Star sports writer accuses Pence of using Colts to stage political stunt https://t.co/iK6nnP4yaX pic.twitter.com/nJJRBH0qAr

— The Hill (@thehill) October 8, 2017

Next week: Trump orders Tillerson to kneel during the anthem, then fires him

— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) October 8, 2017

To be clear: @VP flew from NV to IN last night. Went to football game for a few minutes then left in protest. Soon flying back west to CA. https://t.co/cxFf6Hh9eD

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 8, 2017

Surely the GOP electorate doesn't appreciate our @potus/@vp manufacturing crisis, division and chaos for their political gain, right?

— Mindy Finn (@mindyfinn) October 8, 2017

$250,000 of tax payers $ for a political campaign stunt @realDonaldTrump @mike_pence @POTUS @VP Don't come back to #Indy either of you! https://t.co/68QCbQffpg

— Indivisible Indy (@Indivisible_IND) October 9, 2017

Dem senator: Pence's NFL walk-out "was a multi million dollar political stunt paid for by taxpayers" https://t.co/hOS0slDrV1 pic.twitter.com/XrrFDtMdMY

— The Hill (@thehill) October 9, 2017

Under Fire Todd Rokita writes OP-ED vowing he will "Defeat the Elite"

Todd Rokita pretending to have balls!

All of us at INDY REPUBLICAN know by now we maybe sounding like a broken record when it comes to Todd Rokita. But him being such an easy target we just can't resist! 

It appears that all of the negative attention that Todd has been receiving has gotten his attention. Today he wrote an article for the Langley-Controlled Indianapolis Star attempting to show Hoosiers how awesome he is. Here are some extracts from his humbly titled OP-ED "In Senate, I will defeat the elite":

Since announcing for Senate under the slogan of “Defeat the Elite”, I’ve been attacked by the Republican and Democrat establishment, liberal Joe Donnelly and his Washington allies, and liberal news columnists who still don’t get it. 

“Defeat the Elite” isn’t about taking on people who are wealthy or successful.  Achieving success through hard work is part of the American Dream.  We should celebrate and encourage that success.

It is, however, about taking on the political status quo perpetuated by many in the professional political class in Washington, D.C., who only look out for themselves.  It’s people who think they know better than you do what’s best for you and your family.

It's interesting to us that Congressman Rokita does not choose to answer the criticism against him for his shabby treatment of those who work for him as we reported on here. Or some interesting questions that have been raised about alleged misconduct while he was Indiana Secretary of State  or even rumors involving his private life click here.

If he really seeks to defeat the elite, then he should welcome the opportunity to show how he is not just another useless politician. When he mentions that he has been attacked by "news columnists who don't get it". We can't help but wonder if Mr. Rokita is not referring to IR. If so we are thrilled that he has read us. And if what we have all written here has upset him. We are overjoyed to hear that!

Keep up the good work Todd! At this rate you will be unemployed after next years primary!

Fake Republican Governor Eric "Taxman" Holcomb Strikes Again

Governor Eric Holcomb RINO-Ninth Circle of Hell

Pray as we all do that Governor "Bagman" Holcomb will decide to stop being a traitor to the historic principles of Republicanism. Mad Old Eric just can't resist trying to squeeze citizens and voters for more money. Holly Hayes over at the Indianapolis Star with contributions from Kaitlin Lange reports that Governor Holcomb wants to get the United States Supreme Court to overturn a 1992 SCOTUS decision so that he can force out of state businesses to pay tribute to collect and give sales taxes to the State of Indiana.

Ms. Hayes has the story:

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state Monday asking a court to find one of Indiana's newest laws constitutional. 

House Enrolled Act 1129, which went into effect July 1, would require out-of-state businesses to collect and remit the same sales taxes as Indiana-based businesses, according to a news release.

The lawsuit "seeks to level the playing field" between Indiana businesses and out-of-state businesses conducting business online.

In a statement released Monday night, Gov. Eric Holcomb called for the United States Supreme Court to overturn its 1992 ruling that out-of-state retails not collect and remit sales and use taxes.

"In light of the rapid evolution and capabilities of software and technology, the incredible growth of online sales in recent years and other factors, it’s time for the Supreme Court to revisit and overturn this ruling," Holcomb said. "Hoosier-based businesses need the ability to compete on a level playing field as soon as possible."

Holcomb signed the law with full knowledge of SCOTUS' prior decision. The law includes a provision that the state legally challenge that ruling.

It looks a lot like Holcomb is just grandstanding and praying that the Supreme Court will overturn their earlier decision from 1992. IR wonders if Governor Holcomb is aware that the Supreme Court hears less than 1% of the cases sent to it each year. And even should they hear the case and rule in the states favor. That will take years. For a "fiscal conservative" Eric Holcomb certainly loves tax money! After all he signed over 45 tax and user fee hikes into law earlier this year! Tell us all again. Why is Eric Holcomb a Republican? If he is going to raise taxes all the time he and the Daniels-Oesterle-RINO wing of the Indiana Republican Party needs to take a hike!

Easily Fooled Opportunist Mike Pence should resign the Vice Presidency now!

Mike Pence praying that people are buying this bullsh@! he is peddling

Good evening everyone in cyberspace! Well we here at IR had thought we could give Mike Pence at least till Halloween to prove himself as Vice President. Old Mikey though continues to exceed the already low opinions we have of him. Only six months into what we hope will be his only term as Vice President. We honestly can say we have seen enough. Our advice to the Vice President is: "Resign now while you still can!" After countless denials of what is going on in the administration that he is part of. He is either a fool, a damned liar, or both. 

In an article published on IndyStar.com today called "Vice President Mike Pence unaware of Donald Trump Jr's Russia meeting" Tony Cook reports:

"The Vice President is working every day to advance the President's agenda, which is what the American people sent us here to do," Pence spokesman Marc Lotter said in a written statement. "The Vice President was not aware of the meeting. He is not focused on stories about the campaign, particularly stories about the time before he joined the ticket."

Trump's oldest son released emails Tuesday showing he knew the damaging information he was seeking about Hillary Clinton was being peddled by the highest levels of the Russian government. 

Told that the Russians had "incriminating information" about his father's Democratic campaign rival, Donald Trump Jr. responded: "If it's what you say, I love it."

The emails appear to back up the most damning revelation in New York Times reports that Trump's closest associates and family members actively sought information they knew was part of a high-level Russian government effort to support Trump's campaign.

Pence has repeatedly denied any contacts between Trump associates and Russia since taking office as vice president.  

During a round of Sunday morning news show appearances in mid-January, Pence told John Dickerson of CBS' Face the Nation that there had been no contacts. 

"I think to suggest that is to give credence to some of these bizarre rumors that have swirled around the candidacy," Pence said at the time.

That same day, Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday, asked Pence if he had asked whether there had been any contacts between Trump associates and the Russian government or its intermediaries.

"Of course not," he said. "Why would there be any contacts between the campaign?"

A month later, Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn was fired for lying to Pence about contacts with a Russian official. 

Pence has also said he did not know Flynn had secretly lobbied for the Turkish government, despite reports claiming Flynn had actually disclosed to the Trump transition team back in January that he was under a federal investigation.

Pence was leading the transition team at the time.

Once again Tony Cook writes another article that is so good we can't figure out why he is still employed by The Indianapolis Star also known as the CIA's paper of record. He points out very well about how it is strange that Pence claims he didn't know that former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn had lobbied for Turkey. Even though it appears that Flynn disclosed this to Trumps transition team which Mike Pence was in charge of!

Also as we have chronicled on this blog several times. Pence spokesman Marc Lotter is not to be believed on anything. He is a former lackey of "Godfather" Governor Mitch Daniels and former Indianapolis Mayor "Boss Greg" Ballard!

Also his actions as Governor ranging from his stiffing the Hoosier state with the bill for Bicentennial projects, to picking Eric Holcomb as his successor, and appointing that dumb as a door post Rick Hite to run the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. These actions as Governor and his unbelievable denials and asskissing he has committed as Vice President show clearly he needs to leave political life entirely. 

C'mon Mikey! You are obviously stressed out, and tired after rolling out of bed at noon everyday. Public life doesn't suit you. Find something else worthwhile and salvage something of your dignity. Just resign and leave Washington. 

A reader of ours posted a comment back in May of this year saying: "MIKE PENCE IS POLITICAL MENTAL PORNAGRAPHY TO THE CRITICAL THINKER PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE TO RESCUE OF THE REPUBLIC." We of course are not sure what kind of porn they are comparing Pence to. It could be 1990's scrambled porn, midget porn, etc. Who knows!

Here are what some others think of Vice President Pence:

John Weaver @JWGOP

Replying to @BillKristol

The Sgt. Schultz act won't survive. Jerry Ford without the lasting friendships, integrity or balls.4:53 PM · Jul 11, 2017 from Cannes, France

51 Retweets

236 Likes

Lane Terrell @WorldTrvlrDaddy·6h

Replying to @JWGOP and @BillKristol

Exactly! @JWGOP This whole episode will amount to a very short resurrection of his career.

Middle Is @MAmichigander·6h

And when it's all done, we in Indiana respectfully request that he and his mother stay the hell away from us.

    https://twitter.com/BeingKimmieToo/status/884848982048088064

Vote out Pledge Breaking Congressman Markwayne Mullin!

Rep. Markwayne Mullin RINO-OK

According to a July 5, 2017 article by Cristina Marcos published on thehill.com Congressman Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has decided to violate his original pledge to serve only six years in congress and run for another term. 

Marcos writing for The Hill reports:

In a video posted by his campaign, Mullin said he and his family originally only expected a six-year run when he first launched a bid for the House in 2012.

But after feeling frustrated during his first two terms trying to work with the Obama administration, Mullin said he wanted to stick around while President Trump is in office.

"We looked at each other and we said, 'We're running again,' " Mullin said of a conversation with his wife, Christie.

"We understand that people are going to be upset. And we get that. We understand it," Mullin said. "I'm not hiding from that. Because we did say we were going to serve six years."

Mullin appeared jointly in the video with his wife, who said they initially worried that a tenure in Congress would negatively impact their family and plumbing business.

"We truly felt like we would serve six years and have to come back and patch together our family, like pick our business up," Christie Mullin said.

But their worst fears never came to fruition, she said.

"Our kids said, 'Dad, yes, you have to run again!' " she said.

Markwayne Mullin attributed his decision to having a better understanding of how politics works and said his position has simply evolved over time.

"I don't think there's one person that's never changed their mind six years apart from each other or how they would approach things," Mullin said.

This is not the first time that Congressman Mullin has drawn criticism during his time in office. Back in April Mr. Mullin was under fire for saying that it is "bull crap" the idea that taxpayers pay his salary.

On April 13. 2017 Nikita Vladimirov wrote: 

Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) faced off with constituents at a town hall this week, telling the members of the audience that they don't pay his salary.

"You say you pay for me to do this? That’s bullcrap," Mullin said at the town hall in Jay, Okla., according to a video of the incident.

"I pay for myself. I paid enough taxes before I got here and continue to through my company to pay my own salary. This is a service. No one here pays me to go,” he added.

After constituents pushed back, Mullin reiterated that being a lawmaker is not "how I make my living."

“I’m just saying ... this is a service for me, not a career, and I thank God this is not how I make my living,” he said.

The article states that Mullin owns Mullin Plumbing. Which is presumably how Mullin makes most of his money since he claims not to be a "career politician".

IR knew nothing of Mullin until this past week. But just judging by the tone that Mullin takes and the overall dishonesty that permeates from this man's mouth. He should be voted out of office! 

Fortunately Republicans already have a good candidate challenging Mr. Mullin in next years GOP congressional primary. His name is Jarrin Jackson. He ran against Mullin in the 2016 primary. He is an Afghan War veteran, an executive of a nonprofit organization, and a fierce advocate of term limits. He also opposes nation building. If anyone is interested in helping Mr. Jackson in his bid to oust Mullin from Congress you can click here to go to his website and help out his campaign. 

Hill's Columns on Mullin:

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/340698-gop-lawmaker-reverses-term-limit-pledge?amp

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/328615-gop-rep-bullcrap-to-say-taxpayers-pay-my-salary-i-pay-for

Mullin's Primary Challenger Jarrin Jackson's website:

http://jarrinjackson.com/

"Taxman" Governor Eric Holcomb AKA Mitch Daniels Lapdog!

RINO TRAITOR ERIC HOLCOMB 

It's a beautiful Monday today here in Indiana. All of us here have had a great start to the week. Hope all of you have as well. Now unfortunately we must switch gears and discuss something far less pleasant. We are talking about our political hack of a Governor Eric "Taxman" Holcomb. What can we say about this soulless eyed, butt chinned, vampiric parasite that has not already been said before? Unfortunately he is so "insane in the membrane" it's hard to stop discussing his shortcomings!

As we start the dog days of summer many of us are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the warmth of the outdoors. Unfortunately this summer Hoosiers are going to start feeling the pinch of higher gas taxes and user fees courtesy of Eric Holcomb and the spineless jellyfish that are our republican state legislators!

Dan Carden of the Northwest Indiana Times has the story in his column "Indiana legislature, governor hike 45 different taxes, fees paid by Hoosiers", click here to read it. 

Mr. Carden writes:

Motorists almost certainly will notice when fuel prices across Indiana increase by 10 cents per gallon on July 1. 

Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled General Assembly and Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb enacted a fuel tax hike to fund road construction projects and restore the buying power lost to inflation since the current fuel tax rates were established more than a decade ago.

But that's far from the only new charge Hoosiers soon will pay.

Carden points out that "Altogether, Indiana lawmakers imposed or increased at least 45 different taxes and fees on everything from notary services to teacher background checks, according to a review by The Times of every law passed during the 2017 legislative session." 

And what does our so called fiscally responsible Governor think of the hikes in taxes and fees? He most certainly thinks they are a bad idea and is working to undo this right? WRONG!

Carden says: "Holcomb declined to characterize that (fees and tax hikes) as "a lot" of tax and fee hikes.

He instead was quick to insist, "I'm very comfortable with paying for what we need."

The question to ask who is this "we" that Holcomb speaks of? And what is it they need and why?

Carden quotes State Senator Brandt Hershman as saying:

"State Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek, chairman of the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, said Indiana lawmakers adjust various taxes and fees every year, but strive to avoid a general tax increase on incomes or sales.

"Many of us feel that's a good policy, because it's a fee-for-service model and people can make a decision as to whether it's a good value for them or not, and whether they're getting bang for their buck," Hershman said."

What Hershman doesn't point out is that Hoosiers have to pay the taxes by law. And in many instances the fees are not something that we can avoid paying.

Now in marked contrast to Hershman, Holcomb and other so-called Hoosier Republicans who see no problem in gouging taxpayers. The leader of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus had a different view of the legislatures raising taxes.

"House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath, D-Michigan City, quipped that he's not sure Hoosier Republicans are the party of Ronald Reagan anymore, since the high number of tax and fee increases they enacted seemingly go against the tax-cutting policies championed by the 40th president.

"Sometimes I get a little flummoxed," Pelath said. "The raids on the private citizens' wallets come in a myriad of ways, in very small amounts, spread over a very wide area ... and they're very hard to keep up with."

This defies logic and reason. To think the day has arrived when Indiana Republicans are correctly scolded by the State House Democratic Leader for abandoning the traditional conservative republican principles of Reagan and lowering taxes and reducing government spending. We are not surprised after all Holcomb is simply doing as he is told by former "Godfather" Governor Mitch Daniels. Daniels is the little runt of a man who believes he deserves to rule over others. 

Here is a little ditty that describes accurately Holcomb and Daniels:

Joyriding Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard Crashed City Car

 

This mornings edition of the Indianapolis Star reported that RINO Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard had crashed a Carmel city car last month.

Indystar reporter Chris Sikich reporting on last months crash writes:

No one was injured or cited in the crash, although the driver of the vehicle Brainard hit faces a charge for driving without a license. 

Brainard was driving northbound on 3rd Avenue SW around 2 p.m. April 20 when he crossed the center line along the curve north of Carmel Drive, according to the Carmel Police Department report. Jose Guzman Uribe, 36, Indianapolis, was driving southbound in a 2006 Chevy Silverado hauling a trailer for his lawn-mowing business. Brainard crashed into the trailer.

The mayor told police he was feeling fatigued before he crossed the center line, according to the report. 

Brainard did not respond to an interview request. In an emailed statement, city spokeswoman Nancy Heck said the mayor was returning to City Hall from a meeting in Downtown Indianapolis.

The city is leasing the 2017 Ford Fusion Titanium, the highest end of the Fusion models, for $649.45 a month. The mayor signed the three-year lease through Tom Wood via Quality Leasing Co. in July 2016 as part of his benefit package. That's $23,380 over the life of the lease, plus expenses such as oil changes. The Fusion's retail price is $32,018.

Heck said insurance will buy out the lease for $29,588.50. The city will pay a $500 deductible, she said. The mayor is driving another city-owned car. 

Heck said the trailer was damaged, but no claim has been submitted to the city. 

Lt. Joe Bickel, Carmel Police Department's public information officer, said it is up to the officer at the scene to decide whether to conduct a sobriety test or cite a motorist involved in a crash. In this case, the officer didn't think either was warranted.

Harvey Lancaster, an attorney with Hensley Legal Group, which specializes in traffic crashes, said police typically only issue tickets in crashes if they witness a violation. He said officers have discretion to conduct toxicology tests based on what they witness. 

"It varies from case to case," he said. 

It appears that Mayor Brainard has crashed a city owned vehicle at least once before. 

Sikich continues:

In November 2002, he T-boned a school bus in a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, while attempting to turn left on 99th Street to Westfield Boulevard. No one was injured, but both vehicles were damaged. 

Jose Guzman Uribe the unlicensed driver of the car that was towing the trailer that Brainard hit. Has been charged with a Class A misdemeanor for driving without a license. He previously received a 60 day suspended sentence in 2014 for driving with out a license.

IR has been unable to uncover any other information about Brainard's 2002 T-Boning of a school bus. Late last year we posted about Mayor Brainard and the Star's Matt Tully's mancrush on Brainard. That was about the article that Tully wrote proclaiming that Brainard was woefully underpaid as mayor. Tully as usual was simply lavishing praise on another member of Tully's Circle Jerk Club! 

As far as we can deduce from the information available to us we cannot see any evidence of the police acting improperly at this time. But Brainard's stating that he was fatigued at the time of the incident, along with rumors that Brainard has been suffering from some unrevealed health malady for some time now, possibly prior to 2010. Coupled with sources telling IR that Mayor Brainard is reputed to be very hyperactive, an extreme multitasker, and now having been involved in two traffic accidents during his 20 year reign as mayor. This does raise very serious questions about whether he is physically up to the demands of his job. He may very well be. We strongly would recommend to Mayor Brainard that he get himself medical care ASAP. He also needs to be straight forward with Carmelites about his health. If he is not careful he or others maybe hurt or even killed. If anyone has any information about this incident or Brainard's 2002 accident. Please fill out our contact form on the web version on the Indy Republican blog, or contact Paul Ogden of Ogden On Politics fame, or call Chris Sikich at 317-444-6036, or WRTV reporter Kara Kenney via twitter or Facebook.

Fellow Blogger Paul Ogden also reported on old Jimbo Brainard's driving issues here.