The count down is on. Delores came out swinging today. I am sure that Jacques will parry. I've already been told that one is in the works from someone close in his camp. And so we wait and see ... break out the raincoats friends, I have a feeling that we will need them.
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"You people miss the point. You hold DB accountable for something she was powerless to stop. All she could do was give her opinion. The power to change things was the Mayor's."
How are we missing the point? On one hand we're being told she had every right to be involved since there is precedent set by Harold being involved in Union Tank negotiation in "high level" discussions and on the other you're telling us she is powerless. No she is not an attorney - that's why we have what - Kelvin and two assistants on contract, Albin as special council to the Mayor and Trey as special council to the Council and a whole slew of others on retainer. If you go back to the Council minutes, we have practically every single firm in Alexandria at some point under contract for something. There are something like 10 resolution introductions with different firms in one meeting.
As Chief of Staff she has been serving as the Mayor's confident and advisor. Now, she can't make him do what she wants, but she can certainly, with the assistance of all of these attorneys let him know what is legal and illegal.
"You are beginning to understand one of the inherent weaknesses of our Home Rule Charter. Put simply: the Mayor needs the Council and the Council needs no one."
I think you're wrong on this one. In order for anything to get done both need each other. The Council is to set policy and approve budgets. They are not oversee day to day operations. In many instances they have been overstepping their boundaries and becoming more involved with day to day operations. Contracts for the City begin with the adminstration if you are following the Charter correctly. The Administration brings a resolution down asking for authorization. The Council can approve or not approve the signing.
Yes, the Mayor can veto, and the Council and override, which is why we need someone who is not going to attempt to "bully" the council, but work in harmony with the council. Someone who is going to put people on staff who have a relationship with the council and who has earned their trust to get his or her agenda accomplished. There is going to be some negotiating and some give and take by both.
We have a strong Council, and will need a strong, smart Mayor who understands how the process works.
AMEN!!!
ROY FOR MAYOR
Just heard tonight:
Albin Provosty, Wayne Denley and Jock Scott crafted DB's press conf speech. The Fletcher guy laid out what she needed to do to have a shot at the race (go negative, etc.) and when they talked $'s they told him there was no more gold in the coffers...he went home. The local boys are running the show. Also heard Rick Ranson has thrown his name in for Chief of Staff.
We have a strong Council, and will need a strong, smart Mayor who understands how the process works.
Well that knocks Delores out. What we saw on her keeping lawyer meetings from the council makes it doubtful that the council could trust her.
Are the mayor and council at war with each other? Why else would we need a city attorney, who is supposed to work for both, as well as one for the mayor and a separate one for the council? What exactly do all of these lawyers do?
I don't give a hoot in hell for somebody who blows the whistle after they are out, rather than during. If they place their self-interests above wht is right while on the payroll, why should we think that they would do any different now?
Bullshit, Harold Chambers handled everyhting, due to Ned's absence.
"Bullshit, Harold Chambers handled everyhting, due to Ned's absence."
Then by your theory Delores should have handled everything as well. Why didn't she?
"I don't give a hoot in hell for somebody who blows the whistle after they are out, rather than during. If they place their self-interests above wht is right while on the payroll, why should we think that they would do any different now?"
I think I understand what you're saying, but I'm confused on one point. Is Delores in or out? Technically she has taken a "Leave of Absence" which means she still has a job, but she's not getting paid and she is not performing those duties at the moment. Technically she is still part of the adminstration, but I believe she is acting in her own self-interest at this point, not the citizens or she would have spoken up sooner. She certainly spoke loud and clear when she informed Bridgett she was "not the City Attorney, Mr. Sanders is" at the now famous committee meeting.
Pretty damn gutsy. She made it very clear that she was lying to Kelving, not to Bridget.
There is sure a lot of noise on here about Bridget Brown. Bridget said Delores was lying and about two hours later, Ned Randolph publically and officially confirmed it. Now what's so bad about Bridget Brown?
delores doesn't lie! she said she doesn't and i believe her.
Yo Momma: What's so bad about BB is that she is making a fortune off of City litigation, where her participation is not necessary, and in matters in which she has no experience. She got those appointments only through political influence. Does that clear it up for you?
Does anyone else notice that Brewer takes credit for the good things accomplished in Ned's administration, but she claims to have been powerless to correct the bad? She wants her cake and eat it too.
The reasons Brewer did not have the power that Chambers had is due to her being weaker than Chambers and power shifting more to the council. Thiose problems will continue if she were to become mayor.
Why would Jacques represent Ex-Cleco employees who are positioned to make alot of money off off Cleco? Shouldn't that money go to the people of Alexandria?
David Pugh worked for Cleco right?
Roy represented EMS in the Cleco suit (Pugh and Sansing). David also works on the Roy campaign. It seems safe to safe that if we get Roy as Mayor then we get Pugh. That is scary. It is also a conflict of interest.
Biff wanted someone to show where he lied. I can remember numerous times.
Why should the lawyers like Bridgette Brown and Roy as well as EMS get 85% of the money that Cleco owes Alexandria. We, as citizens, should get more than 15% of the refund.
Is Jacques ever going to answer the challenge that Delores made? If he is innocent then he has nothing to lose.
Why does Roy condone secret dealings that rape our city of needed utility funds? He is supposed to have this cities interest at heart. I am glad Delores exposed these back alley alliances. If Roy gets in office we need to be able to hold him accountable. After all he is responsible for the despicable contracts.
What has Roy ever done that qualifies him as Mayor? HE just got out of Southern law school. Why didn't he finish at LSU?
I wish Bridgette Brown and Jacques Roy would just chill with all of the greed. It scares me to know that they control the millions of dollars that Cleco owes this fine city.
Jacques Roy = Bridgette Brown = Greedy Little Secrets
To date, the audit is not complete and many of you assume that Cleco will owe the City of Alexandria. What if the results show COA short payed Cleco? I do not feel that is likely but the thought of the possibility should illustrate that one should not rush to judgement with information based on partial assumptions. Half-truths and innuendo are the tools of the liar's trade as are fools that are willing to buy the product. DB supporters would do well to realize their efforts to pick a fight only contrast their lame efforts.
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"Shouldn't that money go to the people of Alexandria?"
Sure it should...All the "people" have to do is go get it.
Better yet, why don't they just get Delores to get it for them????
Oh wait, I forgot..Delores doesn't know her ASS from a hole in the ground and CAN'T PRACTICE LAW.
Why can't the lawyers just work for FREE????
I mean, when I take my car to the oil exchange, they DON'T CHARGE ME. Same at Walmart and McDonalds. WHY DO LAWYERS CHARGE FOR THEIR SERVICES??????????
I mean, I can't believe that lawyers expect to be paid for their services (even though it took them at least 7 years of college just to be able to TAKE the bar exam).
Screw LAWYERS... I like Doctors and Hospitals that charge $20 for a 50 cent Tylenol. Those are the REAL HEROES!!!!!
Better still, I am a BIGGER fan of the INSURANCE INDUSTRY!!!! I just love the way they (and their AGENTS) love to collect premiums, but HATE to pay claims....Hmmmmmmmmm
Oh well.... I think I will go play in the street now.
"Two in the Pink, One in the Stink"
Man that's terrible about Bridget. Tell me, does she just go up there and pick up a bag of money or is there an ordinance to contract with her for services which the Mayor proposes and the Council must pass and then an actual contract which the mayor must draft and execute with Ms. Brown? You know, like the ones with Mr. Provosty and Mr. Gist and Mr. Juneau? Were any of those guys friends and supporters of Mayor Randolph or the Council? This is very interesting. Those other guys are all pretty smart and made a lot more money than Ms. Brown but everybody seems mad at Ms. Brown because she appears to be "of color" and she exposed Ms. Brewer publically as a liar. Is that really fair?
Roy does not stand to gain ANY money from any potential CLECO settlement that goes to the city. Roy represents Sansing on a different CLECO related case. How many times do you people need to to be told that before you get it?
I agree with Anon. 11:33 that DB was not a the same kind of chief of staff as Chambers. She does not have the same skill set regarding operations. However, she has much better people skills. The job she did was fine. However, once she jumped in the mayor's race, she proved that she is not good at being a candidate. She might have been an OK mayor, but she won't get the chance because she's not a good politician.
No they all got their appointments thru political ties, but Bridgette is just the least qualified and most blatent.
Get the facts straight on who Roy represents! EMS was originally represented by Mike Johnson when EMS first came to the city; he may or may not represent them now. EMS is NOT being sued (yet) by anyone. Cleco sued two former employees, Pugh and Sansing. Roy represents Sansing. Sansing has no contractual relationship with Pugh's company, EMS. EMS has a contingency contract with the city. The city sued Cleco for an audit and/or records to be produced as a result of info (true or not) presented by EMS. Roy represents Sansing and has no stake in the contingency contract between the COA and EMS. The contingency contracts in the Cleco matter currently are:
EMS 20%
Baton Rouge attorneys 20%
Bridget Brown 10%
Now if anyone has a good potential suit, it is Ms Brown. This split begs the question: why is the only BLACK WOMEN in this getting the least? Sounds like discrimination of not only blacks but women as well. Don't tell me it is because she in not doing anything, because she has never done anything and that should not matter - she should get her equal share of this graft! (SARCASIM EMPHAISISED)
Are many of you complete dumbasses? Roy has absolutely no interest in any funds recovered by the City from CLECO. Make up a better lie.
The problem with DB's Thursday press conference content is that she can't essentially run AGAINST the administration she was a major part of. This strategy won't work. Especially when she told people that SHE ran the city once Harold was gone. Plus, now I don't see how the current mayor could have ANY further involvement in her campaign. Even though she didn't blame him personally for the contingency contracts--his signature is on them. It was a poor and embarrassing slam against the administration that she claims to have been leading. She keeps digging a deeper hole for herself.
The lawyer bashing stuff isn't really new. The amazing thing is that we hear that much of this smear campaign comes from the republican pen of Jock Scott, who made an obscenely huge fee representing the plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit that his mother steered his way a number of years ago. I am told that the baby plaintiff is messed up for life but the firm did fine. After that rather profitable trial-lawyer lick, Partner Randow became a judge, Partner Craven became a priest, and Partner Scott became a professor/republican orphan/Brewer strategist. But he comes from such a nice family (kin to the Provostys ya know).
Not sure Wayne Denley is involved as a local strategist in this mess, though. Doesn't sound like him. Plus he's been out of town.
I don't believe she admitted she was lying to Kelvin. She asked Mr. Sanders if he knew about the meeting. Mr. Sanders had to admit he knew, and that he informed two councilmen, but not all of the councilmen, something he should have done.
My problem is we NOW have 3 versions of her participation in the Baton Rouge meeting.
1) She and Ned were in Baton Rouge and "just happened upon the attorneys on the street."
2) She now says that she "misspoke" when she made that statement and that the Mayor has every right to make an appointment with his attorneys.
and now 3) She was not allowed to reveal confidential information.
OK - Yes, the Mayor has every right to make appointments with his attorney, just like every other citizen and public official. BUT GUESS WHAT?????? There's nothing confidential about the fact you had a meeting with your attorney!!!!!!
What's confidential is what takes place in that meeting!!!!! Does she not even understand the basics of attorney-client privilege? My God she has participated in a lawsuit before!
Why in the world would Jock Scott pop up and get involved in the mayor's race? Wasn't he lawyer for Chambers, Craig and Williamson? This seems weird.
How could Provosty have been in on or supported what was stated in that DB press conference? He works for the mayor, you know--the current one. If it's true Provosty was involved with drafting that nonsense, his ass needs to be kicked from here to kingdom come. Was he there on Thursday?
Here's the problem with the suit. Go to the PSC site and look for the settlement agreement on docket number U-26994. This is for the Cleco Trading issue. There is only one entity listing under reservation for future recovery of funds - the City of Lafayette. All others have waived their right and accepted the settlement. You can also read George Bausewine's testimony which states all parties have agreed to the settlement and release, waive and forever discharge all claims relating to such matters.
J. Kennedy and Associates did the audit and review work for the PSC. Interestingly enough they found that Price Waterhouse Coopers - who I believe was on Cleco's list as a potential audit firm in the suit - found that there was not enough internal controls between Cleco Power and Cleco Midstream.
I guess the City shouldn't have protested the use of PWC as the auditor, who knows what else they might have turned up.
If you want a tribute to Roy's maturity, it is the fact that he has stayed the course discussing issues with people face-to-face, and has not risen to the bait designed to break his stride and his campaign strategy and rhythm. Brewer needed to make lightning at any cost and she tried a cheap theatrical stunt which failed miserably.
So her supporters say "it wasn't her idea and she was listening to her managers" but then we say that she should have had the gumption, moral strenght, and common decency to stand up an oppose the losing strategy - just like she did with all those contracts she is screaming about now. She has no sense of right and wrong.
Sorry, we can't blame it on Albin or David or Jock or Rick anymore. Delores has to take this bad-judgement bullet herself.
Again people Jacques represents Sam Sansing, who is not an owner or member of EMS. He is an individual who was fired by Cleco and later sued. Sansing has countersued.
EMS, as well as David Pugh, are represented by Mike Johnson. EMS was represented at some point by Bridgett Brown.
Get your facts straight.
Jock would have the information for her to use if there is anything "illegal" about the contracts and the suit. My question is why didn't the three go full throttle against the City if they did in deed have a case? It seems odd they settled for the amount they agreed to.
Since Delores is on leave from a job that doesn't exist perhaps that Council should call for her dismissal. How can Ned let her return to that position after she has tainted the administration as someone who would enter into "illegal" contracts? He should summarily dismiss her to save what little respect people have left for him.
If Ned dismissed her for disloyalty, dishonesty, disintelligence, and dis and dat, she would consider that a personal attack on her and her family's "integrity". Then she would have to retaliate by reading a Jock-drafted speech disclosing Ned as a former trial-lawyer. I wouldn't be surprised if she couldn't dig up a car deal or two that he had notarized.
IMHO---I don't think she'll be going back to the city after pulling that stunt. It's not like she could help in the transition since she unwisely chose to 1) stay in a run off she cannot win, and 2) hold that awful, awful press conference slamming the current administration and the next mayor. She could have gotten out and restored her name and respect. But now, she will be destroyed. Lots of doors will be closed to her because of her behavior since Sept. 30.
Actually, I think I am getting a different feel for this race.
There are so many certified greedy sumbiches that will be running the Brewer administration, they will act as a check and balance to each other and in the process, we may actually get the goddam ditches on Lincoln Road covered. It works in other banana republics.
12:02:59
Hey yo man, she could even call him a rotten, nasty IVY LEAGUE trial lawyer who has the nerve to be a Democrat! Shame on him for his education and career...
I'm told that jacques was a pretty smart kid. I don't understand the Southern Law School thing. His daddy and his brother graduated from LSU Law.
Didn't Sansing start EMS?
What is one of Roys platform ideas?
Actually Brewer started EMS but then it stood for "Easy Money Systems" but she didn't get the contract.
Why should all these lawyers envolved in the Cleco case get money for doing nothing? Shouldn't the utility fund get it?
I have noticed Biff's and Spanky's absence here on Sunday mornings. Do you think that there is someplace that they regularly go on Sunday mornings? Maybe a cockfight or a nudie bar?
Just because lawyers handle the law doesn't mean they should take advantage of laymen (the public).
Why can't Jacques just be honest with the citizens of Alexandria? Why hasn't he disclosed info regarding the Cleco scandal?
Easy Money Systems - now that's funny.
Jacques is not directly involved in the Cleco scandal. He is representing his client who was sued by Cleco for being a "whistleblower."
If he exposed anything he would be breaking attorney-client privilege. Or as Delores put it divuleging confidential information.
If you want to know about the scandal go to the PSC site - look up documents related to docket number U-26994. There are several reports completed by J. Kennedy and Associates and loads of testimony from Cleco and other parties. You'll know more than you ever wanted to know.
I think probably that Jacques is a) preparing to respond in a way that will finally put this angry woman out of the race OR b)he has a surprise for not only Brewer but Scott, Provosty, Sadler and Broussard. Stay tuned. The silence only builds to the finale
12:40:51 try to grasp this concept. The mayor is the head of the legal division and directs the legal division in all matters. If the mayor wants to engage some lawyer or lawyers (like the voting-rights guy from Baton Rouge) he proposes an ordinance authorizing his office to enter into a specific contract with that lawyer for that matter. Then the council discusses that proposed ordinance in the legal committee, it goes the full council, and if they approve it in that public meeting, the mayor then contracts with that lawyer for the prescribed purpose on the agreed-upon terms. Your city government gets to decide who they want to hire and for what. The lawyers just accept or reject the job, like every other city contractor. Delores would have you believe that all-of-a-sudden these strange colored lawyers appeared at city hall and somebody filled up their Walmart bag with money. No. Your mayor and your council (which you just re-elected in full) makes all of those decisions IN EVERY CASE. If hiring some lawyer or other city contractor is a bad idea, then it is your city government's idea - every bit of it.
I hope someone will read this to you until you understand it.
"why is the only BLACK WOMEN in this getting the least?"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....
THAT is the ONLY reason that Bridgett Browneye is involved,,,,,DUMBASS!!!
The curly headed Groid was "taken care of" by her "brothers!!!"
Hey, 10% of the settlement isn't too bad considering she hasn't done a single thing....
This may come back to haunt her, though...
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I intend to watch Bridgett Brown's involvement with the CLECO case very closely.
If she does not "render meaningful legal services" then she is NOT entitled to collect ANY fee.
Doing so may subject her to disciplinary action with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board....ie THE BAR!!!
Rule 1.5 (Code of Ethics)
(e) A division of fee between lawyers who are not in the same firm may be made only if:
(1) the client agrees in writing to the representation by all of the lawyers involved, and is advised in writing as to the share of the fee that each lawyer will receive;
(2) the total fee is reasonable; and
(3) each lawyer renders meaningful legal services for the client in the matter.
Friday, October 13, 2006 4:28:23 PM "
Mmmmm - so the lawyers don't hire the city - the city hires the lawyers. . . . . ? But wait, doesn't EMS Brewer work for the city? Then how can she, er, why does she, er , if she, oh - never mind.
guv'mnt ed I believe this point has been stated more than once. The fact Delores has said as Mayor she will negate the contracts is ridiculous. She can't negate without authorization from the Council. That same council which authorized the current Mayor to enter into them. Does she REALLY think that is going to happen?????
Just as someone called on Dr. Sams to step up and accept the responsibility as a citizen to bring forth his claims of corruption in City Hall, I believe we should demand of Delores, a City Employee on Leave, to be responsible to show where these contracts are illegal. She should be even more compelled to do so, since she is not only a citizen, but an employee of the administration. By exposing the illegality of these contracts she will be saving all us - the Citizens of Alexandria - dollars in the future in regards to litigation expenses.
Wait - so we don't want corruption . . .
Then why do we have sooooooo much of it and right under EMS Brewer's nose?
This is all very confusing.
So, when Delores loses the mayor's election, can she go back to work at the city, and then force Roy to fire her when he takes over??
It's really quite simple. She returns to work then Jacques fires her for not being diligent in reporting herself and Ned for giving away all of our money to colored lawyers.
Then Jock Scott files suit for wrongfull dismissal and they settle for $25,000 which she uses to change her appearance thru plastic surgery and obtain some career counselling for her and John.
"when Delores loses the mayor's election, can she go back to work at the city, and then force Roy to fire her when he takes over??"
Chief of Staff serves at the pleasure of the Mayor....
Adios, Senora Brewer...
Bet she ain't pleasurin' our mayor too much right now.
yeah nedlie give her the ole heavy HO!
sorry - meant "heave HO"
sorry - meant "heave HO"
Too late...you screwed it up....it is officially the HEAVY HO.
Do you remember how insensed EMS Brewer was at Councilman Hobbs' attack on Randolph. The Hobbs assault pales in comparison to the Brewer tide of insult that she visited upon poor Nedley.
Hobbs just implied that Ned was disabled. EMS Brewer is calling him outright incompetent and maybe even crooked.
As to the person pondering my whereabouts on Sunday morning. I was here earlier, then I make the rounds to panhandle at the church doors before I hose out my van down by the river and go to the nudie bar. Biff is always in church and he always drops money in my can.
Maybe Delores just thought everyone knew.
It's OK anon. Her campaign has a "heavy ho" too. ;>)
Get up to speed, Spankster. Some heavy blogging going on. Looks like "EMS Brewer" has caught on. I await your review.
Just heard tonight:
Albin Provosty, Wayne Denley and Jock Scott crafted DB's press conf speech. The Fletcher guy laid out what she needed to do to have a shot at the race (go negative, etc.) and when they talked $'s they told him there was no more gold in the coffers...he went home. The local boys are running the show. Also heard Rick Ranson has thrown his name in for Chief of Staff.
Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:10:22 AM
The Anon who posted this crap is both an idiot and a liar.
I was at DB's dog and pony show and heard the after conference questioning. Billy Gunn asked DB if she could confirm Roy Fletcher had been hired by her campaign and she said yes. When she was asked if this different approach to the runoff was Fletcher's idea she said, "that's what we're paying him for."
dearie anon:
I well may be an idiot, but liar is reserved for DB...read it again - go real slow, and maybe it won't be too hard to understand, what I said is "Just heard tonight". Repeating what you heard and clearly identifying it as hearsay dose not a liar make you.
...still believe it to be true, heard it from a second source today...so how reliable is your info?
Of course, one must consider the remote possiblity that Delores is speaking a "figure of..." or "mis...". Although, frankly, I find it hard to imaging Rick giving up real power on the council to book on the Titanic. Being a beloved bank president can't be that bad.
deloris said so...must be true!
Rick's not on the council NOW and word on the street is his bank job my not be all that secure after the last merger.
Fletcher was consulted. He laid out the game plan.
Told DB the only way to get to Roy would be to (and I quote) "CONFUSE THE VOTERS."
Be that as it may, the Roy folks are giving Jock full credit/blame for the text that EMS Brewer read.
Rick is fully qualified for appointment to a top job - he doesn't live in Alexandria.
Jacques nearly hired Fletcher way back in August, but after meeting with him, he decided that Fletcher was too negative.
Anyone who gives $ to DB's campaign has got to know that it's going down a rabbit hole. Plus pissing off the current mayor, yhe next mayor and the city council.
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"Told DB the only way to get to Roy would be to (and I quote) "CONFUSE THE VOTERS."
Well, that shouldn't be too difficult for her...
I am totally befudled after every time I hear her speak.
Carolyn Ledet, Carolyn Johnson, Mrs. Sadler and some of their blue haired pals are behind DB's stupid idea to run this off. The campaign professionals don't believe it will work, not even Fletcher, IMHO. This was DB's own decision. No way that guy told her she can win.
Lick the TICK
Lick the TICK
You're absolutely right. Fletcher knows this is a waste of time and money. I believe that he ran a mayoral campaign up in Shreveport once, and when his candidate made it into the runoff but couldn't raise any more money, he told the candidate to drop out of the race.
Corruption prevails in Louisiana because we let it. Anyone who speaks out against it is considered a nut. Politicians depend on other sucessful politicians for votes when they run for office, so the good old boy network protects each other. Anyone who believes that there is equal justice for all is an idiot.
I am told that, because of the democratic party, there is going to be equal justice for Myron Lawson. Everything he now touches turns to shit: Mitch Landrieu, Heitmeier, Jefferson. He just couldn't fool all of the people all of the time forever. Let this give you a certain amount of faith in the process.
Just because Ranson doesn't live in the City anymore doesn't disqualify him for an appointed position in the administration. Many current and former officials don't live in Alexandria...Darrell Williamson, Darren Coutee, Marcus Connella, David Crutchfield, Errol Dorsey, Sheila Metoyer, Cecil Raggio all live outside the City.
Not sure DB knows how to tell the truth anymore, IMHO. I believe the biggest lie hasn't even been revealed yet.
3:13:10 reread to comment and try not to embarrass yourself anymore:
"Anonymous said...
Rick is fully qualified for appointment to a top job - he doesn't live in Alexandria."
3:13:10 reread to comment and try not to embarrass yourself anymore:
"Anonymous said...
Rick is fully qualified for appointment to a top job - he doesn't live in Alexandria."
Do any of the candidates supporters realize that its not only the candidates who burn bridges in these campaigns?
Roseanne, et al, have nothing to lose (except their investment since the 30th). ( and about 65 lbs.}
I know one group that will soon find out.
I am told that Mary Jo Bluehair was ecstatic after the Delores press conference and punched her fist into the air and said "about time".
Surely Ranson can't expect to be in the DB camp through the run off and then seriously be considered for a position in the Roy administration - qualified or not that just doesn’t fly, does it?
When is the next round of campaign finance reports due?
Not exactly. If Rick is the one that advised Delores to hold that press skit then Roy is heavily indebted to Ranson and should reward him handsomely (Ransomly). Delores' choice for COS is former mayor and electrician extraordinaire, Carroll Lanier.
why should DB care about the current mayor, the next mayor or the city council? do you really think any of the three will care about her come nov 8?
Who is Mary Jo Bluehair?
Actually, more accurately Mary Jo Pinkhair
Dr. Antics:
I don't think this thread is going to hold up thru election nite. I detect a feeding frenzy.
Knowing who each candidate proposes for his/her ENTIRE staff is a crucial piece of missing info for me.
Any word on the slate of leaders proposed by each camp?
Why would either of the campaigns want to release the names of the people they'd like to appoint?
It'd only be more fodder for bloggers to ridicule and dissect.
Plus, I doubt Roy, for one, has made up a list.
Yeah, because Brewer owes too many favors in this election. She probably has her entire administration already picked... all names right out of her campaign finance report.
This is merely an educated guess but based on impeccable instict and my understanding of the Brewer Campaign structure, I predict as follows:
Albin Provosty - Viscount
Jo Betty - Vestel Virgin at Large
Roseanne - Taster and in charge of condiments
Brenner - Duke of Squirrel
Martin Johnson - in charge of Martin Johnson
Carroll Lanier - will play himself in the musical version
Mary Jo Blue/Pink hair = Carolyn Cicardo....
I just rewatched the Brewer interview from primary night and she promised she would reveal the names of her proposed appointment - but then again - maybe she . . . . . . naw
"What has Roy ever done that qualifies him as Mayor? HE just got out of Southern law school. Why didn't he finish at LSU?
Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:26:40 AM"
You are an idiot. There are several good lawyers, judges and other public officials not only in Alexandria, but statewide, who attended Southern. Where did you go to school, and how many degrees do you hold?
White middle-class people go to SU Law because they can't get in or out of LSU, Loyola, or Tulane. Is there another reason?
The other candidate holds a bachelors in psychology from Louisiana College.
That begs the question: why Southern Law?
You know, Southern is where you go when you don't have what it takes to finish LSU.
Where is Scarlett, did she fall into the rabbit hole?
What exactly does it take to get a new thread started? Do you have to get to 800 or 1000 comments. This blog is not very well run.
Actually, that's not necessarily true - there are several good reasons to go to SU if you are white but none of them are the quality of the education or the faculty or the program. Some people already have families and need to make a living and Southern is not difficult or demanding so they can get a law degree there; some people need political favoritism like Gov. Foster; and there are many that can't get admitted anywhere else. Some SU graduates make fine lawyers. I just wonder why a particular person went to SU?
Southern University's Law Institute is one of the best law schools in the American South and rivals LSU Law in academic excellence.
Jacques Roy was accepted into LSU Law, but he decided to attend Southern. As I understand it, Roy finished among the top five in his graduating class.
Oh really. I didn't realize that. Where exactly does your academic ranking info come from?
If you're so curious about why Jacques went to Southern and not your precious Loyola, why don't you ask him yourself?
Southern Law Center is a fine school, and it graduates many of Louisiana's best lawyers and public servants.
I suppose your disregard for Southern's education is probably based on preconceptions you hold about the race of the majority of its students.
I agree with the previous poster, though he should know that it's the Law Center, not the Law Institute: Jacques Roy received an excellent education at Southern.
What is most amazing about this line of questioning is that Delores Brewer's educational qualifications pale in comparison to Roy's. One has to wonder what exactly you're trying to prove by disparaging Southern.
Scare over them white voters for Brewer!!!!!
Jacques went to a school with a bunch of BLACK PEOPLE!!!!!!!
He may be a lawyer, but since he went to a school with a bunch of BLACK PEOPLE, he's obviously not that smart.
You assholes...
Nothing like underhanded racism.
That continues to beg the question: if he could have gone to LSU or elsewhere, WHY did he select Southern University Law School. Southern Law's academic reputation and bar exam passage rate does not even approach that of the other three Louisiana law schools. To suggest otherwise is to "misspeak".
Sourced information please. I think you're the one misspeaking.
I think that U S News & World Report and other recognized academic ranking bodies support your statements about Southern's inferiority, however, I think there are only 2 other law schools unless you are including the newly proposed LC school.
I really think that is for Jacques to answer. If he chose SU over the other schools because of its academic and professional reputation, then that would be the answer. I just would like to know the reason, particularly if his dad & brother graduated from LSU Law Center.
three, lsu, loyola and tulane.
Biff, did you read the proposed list of Brewer appointments above. whadaya think?
Any of you bloggers had DB knock on your door since the infamous press conference last week? If so, what did she say to you? What's her pitch to sway you to vote for her?
I hear Brewer's targeting the Nachman precincts to try to steal back some "white folk" votes from Roy. I'd love to be a bug on the wall for those conversations bout how bad the mean, nasty blacks are who want to take over the world.
anon. 7.03.49 i did. and laughed. but it's probably spot on.
The point is, however, Jacques did pass the bar. Graduates of LSU, Tulane. Southern, and Loyola are called called lawyers.
The assistant mayor of Pineville only has a GED, so Roy has enough creditials.
No question that Roy is qualified. I don't understand what would make him so defensive about his selection of Southern Law School. And then the supporter who screamed "racism" because someone recounted some facts that are well-known by every lawyer and judge in the State, regardless of where they went to school. The facts about Louisiana law schools are the facts. Can't deny and can't change 'em. There are two Southern graduates sitting on the 9th JDC bench and one of them is excellent.
I think people perceived your question as being an attack on Roy's intelligence, and I can certainly understand why; the whole argument is really about academic elitism. As you admit, there are qualified lawyers and judges, in the highest positions, who attended Southern.
It's very interesting to see so many people concerned about my future. It's also interesting to know that I'm in danger of losing my bank job - especially since I've been there 27 years and we have have enjoyed record profits the last several years. Oh. I almost forgot, I've been promoted twice in three years.
I have spent a lot of time (and money) planning my future. What a waste of time! I should have consulted some of you bloggers so I wouldn't have to worry about what the future holds.
Your intelligence and forecasting ability is overwelming! If anyone has any more they would like to share with me please call. I can be reached at the following numbers-
Home: 793-0776
Office: 484-4761
Cell: 542-2185
As has always been my practice, I do not respond to anonymous requests. If you don't have the backbone to stand behind your statements, then I must assume they are posted for our amusement. And I must admit, they ARE amusing!
7:45:35 I am sorry that my inquiry was so perceived. I apologize if it appeared to be an insult or attack. It seemed (and it seems) like a valid and interesting question but it is not worth someone feeling berated or abused. Thank you.
Hey Rick!!
Congrats on your incredible success in the banking business!!!!!!
You're amazing.
Signed,
Your Secret Admirer
Hercules..... Hercules....
Is that a Mike Francis for Sec of State Sign leaning on the Brewer headquarters? How ironic.
"Is that a Mike Francis for Sec of State Sign leaning on the Brewer headquarters? How ironic. "
ha
Honestly there is. Which is somewhat telling about where the local republicans working for Brewer are. I am Republican and was for Darden. Yet another reason for THIS Republican to vote for Roy. I understand there are Republican for ROY bumper stickers coming this week!.
I hope you printed a slew of 'em.
I hope you printed a slew of 'em.
If it helps abate your fears about Jacques attending Southern, I am an LSU graduate who has opposed Jacques on cases, and I can assure you that he is a very capable attorney.
I too am a Republican for Roy.
Me too. Republicans for Roy!!!!!
Tell me where to pick up a bumpersticker.
"I am an LSU graduate who has opposed Jacques on cases, and I can assure you that he is a very capable attorney."
WOW....I feel like I am back in law school AT SOUTHERN.....how haughty of you to help us all out with your assesment.
Why did you chose LSU. You couldn't get in Southern?
In the 2007 US News Top 100 Law School report there are only 2 - yes 2 Louisiana schools listed. #43 - Tulane and #87 Louisiana State. Sorry Loyola Fans - you appear on the Tier 3 list.
On the Top 100 Law Schools at LawSchool100.com where qualitative, not quantative matters only Tulane is listed at #35.
Both LSU and Loyola are listed as Tier 2 schools in the alphabetical list.
I chose LSU because, statistically, LSU was the best law school in the state. I belived it the best place to prepare for the Bar exam. That being said however, one's practice is not the Bar exam. How one works and the experience gained from years of actual practice becomes an even playing field, which has little to do with what law school you went to. I have seen unprepared lawyers from both Southern and LSU, as well as good lawyers from both. Jacques is one of the good ones.
Where did Delores go to college? What degree does she hold?
she's got a BA in psychology from LC
I went to Loyola because I had child support obligations and Loyola would permit part time students and LSU and Tulane wouldn't. I needed to work. I knew I wanted to practice in Louisiana and I could never have gotten into or been able to afford one of the majors like Harvard, Stanford, Virginia, Texas, etc. I had an accounting background and was able to get part time work in Metarie. I only applied to Loyola so I don't know if LSU would have taken me. I knew I didn't have the bucks for Tulane and don't care much for those people anyway. I just wondered why somebody with family support, no major financial obligations, and good academic credentials would chose Southern Law School? No harm done, OK.
Is that RANDY WIGGINS playing the doctor on the new VIAGRA commercial??????
TT-Monday, October 16 City Notebook. IMHO, DB should not be surprised that the mayor ain't gonna campaign for her. How could he when she on a full scale attack against him and the administration?
Not to mention what she's going around saying door to door.
Amazing strategy. She is not only running against all of the Roy positives but now she is fighting all of the anti-randolph sentiment that sees her as a continuation of current problems and all of the randolph supporters who see her as a disloyal turncoat and sellout. She has attacked all lawyers, all negros and and all democrats. She is screaming for a debate which will finish burying her. And she is seen in public with Roseanne. I gotta find a bookie.
But think about all of the money she will make off of the sale of her new book...
"How to TOTALLY FUCK UP a campaign for Mayor"
I particularly liked a previous posting over the last couple days that talks about her going to Albin's office and seeing a copy of "Cajun for Dummys" on his desk. That's the real tragedy. I can imagine how lonely she and her family will feel on the morning after Jacques' election with the only folks having a continuing interest being her creditors. That block of the Garden District can be a very cold place.
According to the Town Talk on October 16, Mayor Ned Randolph will not be campaigning for Delores Brewer. Very interesting! I was out of town for a few weeks. Can anybody tell me if Mr. Randolph has even offered a verbal endorsement of Mrs. Brewer's campaign? If he hasn't, his silence speaks volumes about how he must feel about Back-stabbing Delores!
Ned is a pragmatic democrat and I imagine that Delores's back-stabbing conduct combines with Ned's perceived obvious outcome and he sees no advantage to anyone in putting his reputation, party loyalty, and friendships in the community on the line in a no-win situation. I would think that it has become particularly true and prudent since the Brewer campaign has gone into the bridge-burning business.
I imagine that he also perfers to be succeeded by Roy.
Ned is a pragmatic democrat and I imagine that Delores's back-stabbing conduct combines with Ned's perceived obvious outcome and he sees no advantage to anyone in putting his reputation, party loyalty, and friendships in the community on the line in a no-win situation. I would think that it has become particularly true and prudent since the Brewer campaign has gone into the bridge-burning business.
I imagine that he also perfers to be succeeded by Roy.
"The assistant mayor of Pineville only has a GED, so Roy has enough creditials."
I live in Pineville, and voted for Clarence Fields in the last election. I was not aware that we had such a position in Pineville. Please anonymous poster, tell us more about the occupant of this position.
I realize that many may believe that you are referring to Rich Dupree, the Chief of Staff, but that could not be, for Dupree is a high school graduate, and attended classes at Louisiana College, so you could not be describing him.
Since you are so wise and learned about the structure of the City of Pineville, enlighten us!
Democrats v. Republicans
Democrats use bookmarks.
Republicans prefer their pages bent over.
if the clown talk is correct, and delores the delightful has hired roy fletcher, delores will need to seek political asylum in creola when this is all over.
The following are posts made by Tubby Greg Aymonds and should not be considered truthful because Aymonds is a pathological liar.
"If it helps abate your fears about Jacques attending Southern, I am an LSU graduate who has opposed Jacques on cases, and I can assure you that he is a very capable attorney."
"The assistant mayor of Pineville only has a GED, so Roy has enough credentials."
It's easy to tell your posts Tubby because they always reference you. You see, an unbalanced little fart like you, who has this deep psychopathic need to be noticed, always talks like he is the center of attention. When are you going to get the message Tubby...NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOU!
"I think that U S News & World Report and other recognized academic ranking bodies..."
us News & World Report is a recognized academic ranking body?
Wonder what that makes Playboy?
The dead mackeral floppings are getting worse.
"dearie anon:
I well may be an idiot, but liar is reserved for DB...read it again - go real slow, and maybe it won't be too hard to understand, what I said is "Just heard tonight". Repeating what you heard and clearly identifying it as hearsay dose not a liar make you.
...still believe it to be true, heard it from a second source today...so how reliable is your info?
Sunday, October 15, 2006 2:25:50 P"
Hmmmmm lemme see, how reliable is my info.... How about this dummy?
I WAS STANDING ABOUT 3 FEET FROM DB WHEN SHE ANSWERED BILLY GUNN'S QUESTIONS!
I believe that's called "first hand" info.
Now, run off to your reliable sources and try and get your facts straight and stop hiding behind thinly disguised hearsay!
Oh, and one more thing...I think the word you were looking for is "does." Either learn to use spell check or buy a dictionary.
IMHO--it's appropriate for the mayor to stay out of this race at this time in light of the negative stuff that's bound to be thrown around. I dont see how he could do anything else at this stage. He shouldn't be a part of any of that cause he's going out.
I hope that you will find this site useful, you ignorant fuck -
"http://www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm"
What is very sad is that, barring some calmity, DB cannot win this race. Yet, she has reportedly hired Fletcher and is obviously going to take the City down with her candidacy. I've watched neighbor versus neighbor and friend vs. friend fight and quit speaking to one another because of this race. With each passing day, more venom is released on both sides and more relationships are ruined. The wounds could have been healed by a classy concession speech. Instead of a graceful exit, DB, or whoever is in control of DB, has apparently chosen the route taken by the Union soldiers when they departed Alexandria i.e. burn it all to the ground, figuratively speaking. This is a tragic development because the wounds will take years to heal. The next three weeks may see some of the worst of it.
You are so right, Monday 9:52 a.m. The wounds are so deep they will take time to heal. For the good of the city and the people in it, please make this stop, someone, anybody? I beg and pray that this is over soon.
"she's got a BA in psychology from LC"
Who spun that dead mackeral BS.
Office you are seeking: Mayor of Alexandria
Name: Delores Brewer
Party affiliation: Republican
Age: 56
Occupation: On leave of absence as chief of staff for Alexandria mayor’s office
Political posts: None
Education:Bachelor’s degree, sociology, Louisiana College
When are you going to get the message Tubby...NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOU!
Obviously you do
I've got a pledge I want DB to sign. It says her entire family will give back every penny they have made off the backs of Alexandria taxpayers while she was chief of staff and she will give back her salary. Hey, if Roy is supposed to work for free, why not her? What you say Delores? Is it sauce for the goose or is your goose cooked?
"All we need is a mayor who is honest and forthright with the people who live here."
Guess who said this?
School of Law
Southern University*
PO Box 9294
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-5340
Admissions E-mail: Admissions@sulc.sus.edu
Web site: http://www.sulc.edu/index.html
Electronic application: N/A
*THIS SCHOOL REFUSED TO FILL OUT THE U.S. NEWS SURVEY' LIMITED DATA APPEAR. (CAPS ARE MINE)
General Information
Public institution
Year founded: N/A
Fall 2007 Admissions Information
Application deadline: N/A
Application fee: N/A
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics (Full-time Program)
Acceptance rate: 22%*
LSAT scores (25th-75th percentile): 144-149*
Ranking
U.S. News rank: Tier 4
2005-2006 Expenses
In-State Tuition: N/A
Out-of-State Tuition: N/A
Room and board: N/A
You must be the fucking ignorant moron. Your own source tells you Southern was not desirious of participating not that Southern is lessor or greater than.
"• ranking in the top ten among law schools for competitiveness and diverse faculty and student body in the 2000 edition of The Princeton Review: The Best Law Schools.
• ranking third among institutions awarding law degrees to African Americans by Black Issues in Higher Education (2000)
• ranking first among accredited law schools in the country for women-friendliness in a Woman’s Guide to Law Schools (1999)
• ranking in the top 20 percent of the nation’s accredited law schools in favorable student/faculty ratio (13:1)"
And I don't even like Southern and will not contract to Southern.
"edjukated said...
I hope that you will find this site useful, you ignorant fuck -"
I found this site didn't mis-speak
http://www.sulc.edu/
Delores supporters should just shut up and let the locals think them stupid rather than keyboarding and confirming their suspicions
anon 10:52 I believe the actual quote from Abraham Lincoln is: 'Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.
Your modern rendention certainly applies numerous times on this blog at least.
Perhaps someone should remind Delores of the famed quote.
what does roy fletcher look like? just drove past delores the delightful headquarters and some pudgy guy in a dark suit and red tie was waxing eloquent.
Now having posted all the hyperbole about Southern Law School vis-a-vis adequacy and worthiness of a juris doctorate degree one must think Delores supports are bad mouthing Soiuthern from a racist and bigot standpoint. I know they (they being those of the "colored" persuasion should have been satisfied with 40 acres and a mule but you all know no matter what you can't make them (them again being those of the colored persuasion) happy.
Forgot to add dyum them uppity negrahs
"Name: Delores Brewer
Party affiliation: Republican
Age: 56
Occupation: On leave of absence as chief of staff for Alexandria mayor’s office
Political posts: None
Education:Bachelor’s degree, sociology, Louisiana College"
May I add one thing to this????
Someone ask DB how long it took for her to obtain this degree.
Biff, I don't understand all the speculation about Roy Fletcher. She is on the record as saying Fletcher is on her campaigh team.
Delores' supporters have not cornered the market on stupid posts. I believe Roy's supporters just pulled ahead on that one.
anon, i was just wondering if anyone knew what he looked like. i realize she has hired a full time muck-raker.
"I will set the standard and serve as the role model to establish the kind of government we have all known in the past."
Guess who said this?
Abraham Lincoln
I'm
just
trying
to
get to
610
YES!
"I have the integrity and honesty that people are looking for, a vision of where our city should grow and go and a keen understanding of the needs of the people who live here."
Guess who said that?
INTEGRITY? HONESTY? LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE
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