Gas at $4.00, increased taxes around the corner, pension issues at the county and state level and we're going to go public with this information. Are you sorry you didn't get a tip? They may all have Apple stock, are you going to look into that? C'mon, let's get real here. Thank god it didn't win at Timonium or the conspiracy theorists would be all hot and bothered. I'm certain there are those right now who think, "the fix is in".Thank goodness we have folks still investing in a time-honored Maryland tradition.

I thought it was just an interesting anecdote told in less than 200 words. There wasn't any implication of anything. As one former spokesman used to tell me: A fun fact to know and tell.

I think it is good that these 4 high level county professionals can find time to enjoy themselves. The bright side is while they are following their horse, they are not thinking of new ways to fleece the taxpayers. So this is a good thing.

I am sure they are not claiming their losses for the upkeep of the horse as these are hobby losses - right?

Give them a break. It's a hobby. A 4 year old horse sure isn't running in the Derby or Preakness. Way too cynical for me.

Agreed. The problem is trust. We have no trust in general with any of our politicians to do or say anything that does not help them - even at the expense of those they represent. We know they are reluctant to do the right thing in the first place, and being partners with other county officials in a partnership makes us question will these people do the right thing?
Also, is this something that should be noted in any disclosures?

Paul, you have to know who the jockeys and jockets are. It might help to know they shared the same saddle. Not sure about cracking the whip, although it appears that most riders are good at that down the stretch.

Leave it to Mr. Beeler to reduce this to the lowest common denominator. It is a "fun fact" and it was obvious there was no "gotcha" about it. But, at this point, what purpose does it serve other than to titilate Mr. Beeler and his warped mind.

To RMI, on another post (agreed off topic) you were asked 3 times to name one appointment that was unqualified. To date you have not answered that question. Your silence is deafening. Therefore you must agree that all of KK's appointments are qualified to serve in their position.

Ms. Costello the facts I'm talking about are not fun nor funny. Since you make mention to "his warped mind.", why don't you tell the folks what I am referring to and don't be shy. You must know what I'm referring to if you think this is a "gotcha" moment.

Well it ain't, so I'll sit back and let you tell the story. There is a common denominator and it involves ethics, leadership, vows, a federal investigation, two of them, and many, many more lives that Mr. Homan touched.

Although your quote did not refer to me - "Your silence is deafening." - trust me, I don't have that problem. Just ask and you shall receive, as the saying goes.

YOUR TURN MS. COSTELLO!

Paul, friends don't let friends run amok.

Why is it that the county executive has not been directly questioned about the double pension he and his cronies got. Is it too much to expect that he answer questions about the pension that taxpayers are funding. That is arrogance that knows no bounds. No conspiracies or lowest common denominators here, and I don't know any of the previous posters. But I do know that the Kamenetz pension is not only immoral, but illegal as well, and that point will be driven home when a lawsuit is filed, sworn testimony is taken, and everyone can find out the illegalities involved. I wonder how many people know just what was involved, and the back room deals that were cut to get these double pensions for these guys. And Mr. Homan is at the center of it all.

Paul, exactly. Now, who started this - my warped mind bit? People should know about the subject of which they speak. If they don't, then be careful when you (not Paul) start calling me names, because I do know what I'm talking about.

Everything I write about is documented. It is called research. Some of those victims are friends of mine. Oh by the way, I was a victim also, or just a number as the saying goes.

Here we go again. Bryan looking for a big story, where not much exists. He even stated that it was a small piece, under 200 words for a big bang from the usual dolts.
Buzz, and the usuall reactionaries respond not knowing the details.
Knowing the business, I can tell you that it doesn't cost much for a group of people to invest in a horse that might run in a "claims race". If you don't know all the facts, you can't responsibly criticize.
But when has that ever stopped some people?

let's get it correct for anyone seeking to muddy the waters....Kevin Kamenetz is indirectly involved. He owns the jobs that pay these men. Both the hefty salary received by Homan and the illegal double pension being collected by Jablon, enabled these guys to share ownership of this horse. KEVIN KAMENETZ--THE ONE WHO HAS YET TO BE QUESTIONED BY THE MEDIA-- is surely the one responsible for the "luxuries" these men share....
Let's stop dancing around the topic and go for a real story with relevance and worth to the taxpayers....a story that explores where all this money is coming from in our administrative office at Baltimore County! ....Everyone else is struggling, yet Kamenetz and his boys seem to be doing just fine.... Why is that????? Let's research the real reason why Baltimore County's budget is in the toilet...

horseracing is a sport & a buisness. There is MONEY involved. Should a supervisor of others be involved in a buisness (LLC )with those he or she supervises ?? Think about possibje implications.Appearencess are important too.

Bart, I have a question about your comment of: "This article is about a HORSE. Nothing more, nothing less." The other names listed in the article, are they horses to?

The way I read it was besides the horse's - name I mean - it was about who owned it including the name of the LLC.

If you are going to refer to others who make comments as dolts, you might want to make sure you are dolt-less, otherwise you sound like Ms. Costello.

By the way, what happened to her? All I did was ask a question.

Emma, thought you might like to see this on the county's budget woes.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-budget-preview-20120312,0,6319009.story

It seems Mr. Sears time could be better spent talking about DOJ investigations and the amount that has been payed out in taxpayer dollars attempting to defend poor decisions of our county leaders

Hey Bryan,
I bet you didn't expect all this from your Lil Mr. B horse story!

M, you remember the words to this little song, - "A horse is a horse of course ..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLR4iZJLgc4

I thought I heard the ending, with the name of Ed or was it - never mind.

This is not about hobbies and horses. It demonstrates the inbred nature of political relationships in Baltimore County, Maryland. They work and play together.

Balltimore County government reminds me of South Africa: Still white with engineered black leadership in a few Baltimore County departments; still run by the politcal descendants of the good old boys from 1970. Remember Kevin Kamenetz was the driver for Ted Venatoulis and now he is the County Executive. Kamenetz has his sights set on Maryland Attorney General next I guess.

Don't let the fact that there is one black and two women on the County Council fool you. The overwhelming power in Baltimore County still rests with the County Executive who is the most powerful County Executive in Maryland.

While we are at it, perhaps these lover of horses and other friends in high places could weigh in on preventing "horse slaughter houses" from being activated here in the Great State of Maryland. Word is that the effort to do so has been given votes of approval by Senators Cardin and Mikulski.

The title.."Horsing Around" says a lot.....Thanks for dangling the carrot Bryan !

I thought it is an article about a horse. How did it become political?

It is about a horse along with the byproducts.

Buck a perfect ten on that reply. There is more politics in horse racing then there is hay in the barn.

We're just trying to make sure the barn don't burn down.