Jacques Roy is our new Mayor. Unfortunately, he will soon find out that he will be the new whipping boy. Politics - as things change so they remain the same.
Alexandrians voted for change, but how many are willing to help? There are many contracts out there that are held by the "elected familia". Not contracts that were bid on, but actual active contracts. Where will Mr. Roy start? Mr. Roy, dazzle us!
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Forget the cars,I heard CENLA GOPAC is under investigation by the state ethics board. Delores Brewer is really bringing bad luck to the republicans. Okay, this is not her fault. Several disgruntled members are not renewing their membership. Has anyone heard anything? One of the national elected republican official is not happy with the leadership of the CENLA GOPAC."
Sunday, November 05, 2006 4:25:18 PM
Don't think so bud ... as a friend of the "national elected republicans" and quite a few Demo's I'd know it. Unlike you, they know that I call'em like I see uhm ... and you are PART OF THE PROBLEM ...
There was a drinking game that I played in college ... it was called Bullshit and I'm calling it ...
And to finish this off ... I know who you are ...
Mr. Anonymous 10:55, why don't you tell the individual who you are!! Stop playing all these drinking games. I have been reading the blogs and why did you wait so long to respond? You have something to hide???
Whoa! ... I do know that there was a board problem with one of the board members not understanding the by-laws. I also undestood from certain sources that the board member did not follow the ethics of boards. I do have to agree with the previous remark about knowing if there was trouble. Most of the elected officials that I know laude the organization. As a Democrat myself, I actually appreciate the fact that there are two watchdogs; if everybody watches everybody else who can pull anything off!
I actually work and have activities outside of this blog.
People ... do we have to start this early?
Cei le vie, you sound like a gopac member.
Uhh, I'm a Democrat and my understanding is that Gopac is a REPUBLICAN organization. So unless I switch, which is looking more and more possible, it is my understanding that I can't join.
I bid another fond farewell to the Mansours, Provostys, Sadlers, Levys, Scotts, ect. and welcome the new guard. I hope that the healing begins tonight.
Cei le vie, stop lying!!! Go-pac needs members like a dead man needs a coffin!!
Alot has been said about Roy Fletcher, but nothing has been said about Jaques democratic political consultant Trey Ourso. He ran a masterful game plan and brilliant campaign. He's close to Jaques age, is smart and has class. He is a force in Louisiana politics. Good job Trey.
Yeah, baby! Thank God and Greyhound, she's gone!
It's been a bad time to leave me, lucile, with 4 hundry children and a crop in tghre field!
bring back the the fish ponds of snyder days welcome back demos
OK. MF whatcha gonna do about it?
What good did it really do? If my family is angry at me? What is there left to say? Maybe, F____ U. is all there is left besides putting a bullet thru my head.
If my family is so convinced that I am only a pawn in the game of politics, then I am an idiot.
Guess what? I am sick to death of all of you!
Isn't Milton (the magnificent) Gordon the #2 man at GoPac? How could it go wrong? Milton is a little bitty African American guy with huge dogs - you figure the psychological implications.
So I guess Biff and Spanky and Sooth will all disappear for 100 years like that old 1940s movie, Brigadoon. This blog village will appear again when the pressures of human nature and the body politic cry out for somebody to deal them a ration of shit. Farewell Antics. Farewell Provosty. Farewell Despino. Farewell Lamar. Farewell Alice "Red" Hammond. Delores, I'll see you in 100 years (I suggest you change your name and see a dermatologist in the meantime).
Are you kidding? The blog has just begun!!
C'mon, mayor elect Roy, you have our hope and dreams with you!!
"Alot has been said about Roy Fletcher, but nothing has been said about Jaques democratic political consultant Trey Ourso. He ran a masterful game plan and brilliant campaign. He's close to Jaques age, is smart and has class. He is a force in Louisiana politics. Good job Trey."
Good job???? did you say GOOD JOB????
Tell us oh wise one, what the hell did Ourso do but get the hell out of the way and let Delores self destruct?
Don't get me wrong, I'm a died in the wool Roy supporter, but I know Trey quite well. He's lost way more than he's won, and he rather slow.
I'm no politico, but I could have run a chimpanzee against Delores and beat her ass by 15 points!
Trey Ourso didn't do anything but collect a check...
Anon 9:03,
Oh contrare', how soon we forget. Brewer was sitting at almost 25% before Ourso took the reigns. Rosevelt was right behind her at about 20%, with Jaques sitting at 11%. The strategy mapped out by Ourso worked masterfully after that point and the Brewer camp imploded. Sorry you don't agree, but the proofs in the primary.
Fletcher, get off this blog and leave Trey alone.
Although very excited about Roy's win, I thought KALB's coverage of the election last night showed a definite lack of professionalism. I mean, I know emotions were heightened and nothing was scripted, etc. but really!
Example- Renee Allen: "Are you excited about how everything went?" Brewer: "Uh, no. I'm not excited about how things went."
What a horrible question! What was Allen expecting her to say, "YEAH! This race was awesome! It got really negative and I only got about a quarter of the vote! I'm so excited!" Give me a break...
The rest of the KALB gang had their fair share of gaffes as well...just things I wouldn't expect out of a professional news team. Plus, they were behind with reporting the numbers as they came in. I followed the Sec. of State website & was more up to date with the standings than KALB seemed to be.
We've got a fresh, new mayor-elect poised to make positive changes for our city. I can only hope that our media outlets (TT included) can follow suit and get it together.
Let's all roll up our sleeves and work with and support Mayor-Elect Roy to make Alexandria the best city it can be! I was happy to see the current mayor, plus many city councilmen, including Chuck Fowler at the Roy victory party last night. Even though Fowler and some of the other city councilmen supported other candidates initially, being there shows a strong desire to work with the new mayor. I think it was very appropriate for them to make an appearance. Also,it said a lot about Mayor-elect Roy that he was so gracious to Mayor Ned, Mayor Fields and the city councilmen there. Plus--what a great victory speech!
Re: 10:30:06 Anon
One more "gaffe" @ KALB - The News Leader... LOL
Did you see the snippet (10PM newscast) where Dale Hoffman asked Farah Reyna, "How old is he (re:Jacques)???" She replied, "I believe 35." To which he said with a chuckle, "But a child..." Mayor-elect Roy has every reason never speak to Hoffman for any reason, or intimidate the HELL out of him by speaking only to him!!! What a MORON!!! Guess that's why he's here & never moved on to greener pastures... Smug, arrogant media bastard he evidently is...
OK, I feel better now, Thanks for letting me vent...
ALSO, KUDOS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER FOR CENLA ANTICS!!!!!!
FOR KEEPING THIS UP & DISPLAYING DILIGENCE IN MAINTAINING SUCH A SITE SO WELL!!!
(To: Q - We're keeping your "get outta jail free" card handy, just in case it's needed...LOL)
i was a little dismayed that roy did not mention his plans for a waterslide in his victory speech.
Good morning biff!!!
Afraid u weren't gonna be here this AM for one reason or another...
as far as the waterslide comment... Roy is too classy to make any of those statements in public, but not in private...LOL
And boy does he have some thoughts on that!!!
"Example- Renee Allen: "Are you excited about how everything went?" "
Consider the source.....
Renee' Allen, yet another example of the failed social experiment in "ebonics 101" and "social promotion" that went horribly & miserably awry in the field of "journalism"...
(Michelle Goddard... are you seeing this???)
You don't know Godard like we do. She is finished with the blog. She seems to like Lamar, but this group has called her names one too many times. If you have a problem with her staff, call her.
The only possible explaination is that the "deciders" at KALB don't watch Channel 5 on the weekends. Renee Allen cannot read what she is handed, does not understand what she reads, and talks with such an affect that most common words used in the newsplace are mispronounced. I have often wondered why KALB subjects us to someone of such limited skill, talent, and understanding.
On the other hand, the Town Talk poll had Roy at 73% and Brewer at 27%. This is the second time their survey has nailed it. Bet it will get lots of attention in the future.
Who the hell is responsible for discovering Renee' Allen.......
..Dr. Dian Fossey????
Did anyone count how many times Ned kissed Jacques last night? Did Jacques look uncomfortable? I wonder how many cocktails Ned had?
I told you Ned slipped Roy the tongue......The price of success, I guess.....I mean...I dunno.
I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks Renee Allen speaks...weirdly.
precinct by precinct results:
Jacques carried all but one.
http://www.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcmpct&rqsdta=1107063001169140
Jacques is a very kissable young man.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAMBLA
I don't know how you can fault roy's campaign advisors (and roy). geeze louise, they basically took names and kicked ass. 60-40 is a stomping in todays world. anything above that is major pimp slapping. sure, delores stepped in it after the run-off, but roy still had to get the vote out. again, deserved praise all around.
Utterly amazing. Roy decimates his opposition with a 3:1 margin and you are criticizing his advisors. The critical thing for Roy to do was to respond properly or not respond at all, to Delores's aggression.
I think that you have to evaluate the Roy campaign on its result which amazed even the most optimistic Roy rooter.
The Roy campaign sent Jacques to city hall and Delores to Disney World. I call that a happy ending.
Actually, I would say Delores sent Roy to City Hall.
You don't know Godard like we do. She is finished with the blog.
I, and many, feel the same way about the jokes that call themselves reporters at KALB, from Michelle on down. It is not so much mispronounced words but their complete lack of crdibility I find objectionable. In fact, its a good thing I have cable internet, or I would stick to my sattelite and not see KALB and those unprofessional clowns at all.
I ,too, heard that Delores was going to DisneyLand. I think she's going there to meet with Porky Pig.
I don't think the media is through monitoring blogs. They really can't afford to. Godard did not have one single original idea for election coverage since John Sams announced last year. All of her creative ideas came from us and, to her credit, she, or her boss, listened and put some of our ideas into play.
There "anchors" are a very skinny very pretty raven-haired moron and her middle-aged comb-over foil. That's tough to take 2 or 3 times a day. And that's as good as it gets. The weather guys, for some reason, are cool. But they will move one to make a living. We will be left with Jethro Clampet Konvica tell us what probably won't happen. But being the only station in town, it is the best station in town.
Come to think of it the whole scene reminds one of the old joke about the two brothers that stole the pig and were stopped by the cops. The pig enjoyed 6 flags over texas so much they were bringing him to Disneyland.
Did anybody understand KALB's announcement that they're bringing CBS to Cenla in the fall? Does that mean they're dropping NBC? Or are they opening another station? Or will they do some sort of combined thing (which I wouldn't think either network would agree to). Curious Minds.
i NEVER watch KALB news. it's a joke from top to bottom.
An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass.
George Washington
At the KALB website they announce the station will be both NBC and CBS. What you want to bet the newscasters will read the news for both stations? And I bet Suddenlink will drop KLFY. KLFY does have a good news team, the weather, and local interests are well covered. I need to find the rabbit ears after the first. Deacon
"God... has formed us moral agents... that we may promote the happiness of those with whom He has placed us in society, by acting honestly towards all, benevolently to those who fall within our way, respecting sacredly their rights, bodily and mental, and cherishing especially their freedom of conscience, as we value our own." --Thomas Jefferson to Miles King, 1814. ME 14:197
deacon, we are gonna have a blog party soon. some week day after work. let's wait until sooth get's back from abusing trout in arkansas. i'm thinking we invite lamar and stick him with the tab. i'll pick up the tab if delores the delightful comes.
"GET OUTA MY FACE, BITCH!"
Snoop Doggy Dog
I am reading a book by Andy Rooney, in it he writes "Everyone doesn't have the right to his opinion. The person who doesn't know what he's talking about does not have a right to his own opinion. It's why I'm never too much in favor of getting everyone out to vote on election day. Some people are too dumb or know too little about the issues and I hate to have them negating or canceling out the vote of someone who has bothered to inform himself-or herself."
I should have read the book about two weeks ago. Andy Rooney is a great American; Second to Lewis Grizzard, a True Son of the South. Deacon
A M E N ! !! ! ! ! !
Lewis Grizzard.....He was the best of the South. I miss him.
"In fact, its a good thing I have cable internet, or I would stick to my sattelite and not see KALB and those unprofessional clowns at all."
Cox/SL changed the requirements/packages last year.
You DO NOT have to subscribe to cable television to get cable internet......
DIRECTV...HERE I COME!!!
Milton Gordon is not a member of GoPac. My cell phone # is 7306466.The information on the website is outdated and if you need to say anything else to me PLEASE CALL. ROY ROASTS BREWER , nice headline. Anonumous 3:00 am you are a real f_____t. You will never be anything else. I am sure you will be at some of the republicans functions with f_____t written on your forehead. Since you are not man enough to identify who you are, enough said. You have my phone number, I'm waiting.
Milton, are you calling someone a faggot?
Whoaaaa.....if this dude was bigger than 5 ft. tall, I would be shakin' in my boots!
Renee Allen? That reminds me did anyone else notice that Jarjar Binks played a smaller role in Star Wars II and III than in the first one??
Oh Milton. Would you just stop it! You sound ridiculous. Just stop it! You have more to do in life than to respond to some phantom cowboy on a blog.
Milton, sorry to inform you, but you just killed any political future you may have had by insulting someone by calling them a faggot.
You've shown yourself as a bigot.
Congratulations.
Your friends or friend has inform others about you running your loud mouth. I'll address you in person at some time in the near future.
He could get rid of a lot of corruption in the RPSO.
He could start in his own backyard right now with Rich Dupree.
Whoaaaa.....if this dude was bigger than 5 ft. tall, I would be shakin' in my boots!
Then you should have no trouble calling his phone number and arranging a meeting. A very witty response to Milton, but do you have the balls to back it up?
Do any of you have an informed guess on Roy's short list for city attorney and chief of staff? That would be interesting.
Don't underestimate Milton Gordon. He managed to destroy John Sams and any other candidate he supported. Poor Milton is what he is and he has proved it over and over. Beating his abbreviated ass would prove nothing. Be civilized.
and the web page says he's #2 in GoPac, what can I say???
"Oh contrare', how soon we forget. Brewer was sitting at almost 25% before Ourso took the reigns. Rosevelt was right behind her at about 20%, with Jaques sitting at 11%. The strategy mapped out by Ourso worked masterfully after that point and the Brewer camp imploded. Sorry you don't agree, but the proofs in the primary."
Ahhh Trey speaks again...
Ever the spinner aren't we Trey. Look! The primary success is due to one thing, Roy's age. There was a certain age group in Alexandria who thought the blue bloods were a joke and voted for Roy in response to that, and that alone. There were too many other candidates in the rest of the field to consolidate the blueblood/black vote under one camdidate. Consider this, had Fuller not run, Johnson would have been in the primary, not Brewer. Jacques would have had a tough time against Johnson.
I would have voted for Jacques either way, and believe that he will be a GREAT mayor. However, Trey Ourso had no effect on Jacques success.
Jacques got this one on his own..
Trey Ourso is a no talent hack.
Mayor Fields has other ideas about his political future. Sheriff of Rapides Parish ain't one of them.
Milton is the ultimate hypocrite. He badmouthed Myron to all his white friends and talked about running against him because he did not represent the best interests of the black community and was mired in corruption and then he turned arround and climbed so far up Myron's ass that only his little loafers showed. Milton is a selfish unprincipled opportunist and the black community doesn't need any more of those.
I believe Milton to be the turd that the democrats drop in white republican punch bowls. The republicans want to have a brown face at their functions and Milton has at least two.
John Sams ran his own campaign just like any other canidate. White Repulican you have not called my cell phone to make an appointment to do so. Hyprocrite is a word you should not use. You said you supported Brewer, but you would not put a sign in your yard. The two of you are a hunk of dung and wind. Accept, the fact that Delores got roasted! I do not turn on my own people the way you good ole white boy republicans do. I supported Bush,Clyde,Jock, and many other republicans. I supported these campaigns till the end regardless of the numbers. Unlike you, my fair weather white republicans, who jump ship at the first sign of trouble. I know truth is not something you are familar with. By the way, why would you think I would talk about Myron to some under achieving white republican like yourself. Myron is the epitome of what you should be! I'm still waiting on that phone call.
Milton, why would I call you? i know what you are.
as a suggestion. i'm trying to put together a blog meet and greet. perhaps we can have milton and his antagonist duke it out at the party. we could sell the rights to KALB and all drink for free. any thoughts?
The little short fella is some what right. Myron is like us white boys in our choice of women - he likes white sugar and doesn't like brown sugar.
Other than that Myron is not somebody I would want to be like. He is a closet bigot - hates white folks (except for white women) solely interest in himself (closet disloyalist) - to better his position he would back stab curly Brown and Sanders in a heartbeat. Myron is only interested in bettering Myron's lot in life. Ever wonder why he left the Police Jury and became a councilman.
This Mayoral election just wasn't the right time for him to run.
A Man, white republican. That is something you do not know anything about. White republican , I am sure you beat your wife and other helpless creatures. That party invitation sounds like a good idea. I will bring out my Klan Suit. ROY ROASTS BREWER, think about it. Get the point white republican. Let's make it a sequel.
Milton-Let me say first that I am not one the men that you have been throwing insults and invitations to this morning. I know you and at one time had respect for you. I have personally heard you speak about Myron. Let me make a suggestion. If you are not happy with our Republican group, why don't you just change parties in a quiet and respectful manner. Everyone is entitled to support whomever they are inclined. This rock throwing does nothing to boost your standing except maybe with the Democrats, and believe me, if they are honest, they feel the same way. I have to warn you though, they probably feel that you will treat them in the same manner when the going gets tough. So why don't you show a little class and keep your reputation intact and bow out gracefully.
Why hasn't DB or her camp picked up her campaign signs. They are littering the city's streets.
Who is Milton anyhow. He sounds like a pigmy version of Aymond the I Hate Waterworks 3 lawyer except this one hates white folks. How tall is he, how flat is the top of his head and how old? Maybe if he is short enough and flat headed we can use him as a beer table at the next Klan meeting.
Does anybody do anything but bitch anymore?
Was there a pun intended advising Milton to show a "little" class if he is a little person of color?
No, there was not.
i forgot to mention it. who wanted to call me a while back and why?
R anonymous 10:02, the R does not stand for republican neither. Your buddy started it and if you were the person you are trying to be, you would tell your group to cool it.Milton Gordon did not start this, you all did. You lost the election, get over it. You are a liar and if you wish to take this any further, my phone number is 7306466. You are always missing in action and never had the backbone to stand up for anything and your republican friends know that. I am republican and will always be republican. We can discuss this over lunch or at your office. Arrogance is a poison pill and you have swallowed it. Elections are coming up and it will be in the best interest for you to exercise wisdom for the sake of the party. We have lost the House and Senate. You people don't get it. You lost the race 76 to 24, accept it and move on. I am not switching to the Democratic Party and no one tells me who to support or who to vote for. This is America and we do have that choice. Certain individuals like yourself think that right is reserved only for a few chosen republicans. Your group's character has been exemplified in this election. Invitation still stands. The Democrats know where I stand on issues. The difference with me and you is the fact that you play both sides to your convenience.ROY ROASTS BREWER . Live with it. You only have respect for some one when they agree with your group on everything. That is communism.
R anonymous 10:02, the R does not stand for republican neither. Your buddy started it and if you were the person you are trying to be, you would tell your group to cool it.Milton Gordon did not start this, you all did. You lost the election, get over it. You are a liar and if you wish to take this any further, my phone number is 7306466. You are always missing in action and never had the backbone to stand up for anything and your republican friends know that. I am republican and will always be republican. We can discuss this over lunch or at your office. Arrogance is a poison pill and you have swallowed it. Elections are coming up and it will be in the best interest for you to exercise wisdom for the sake of the party. We have lost the House and Senate. You people don't get it. You lost the race 76 to 24, accept it and move on. I am not switching to the Democratic Party and no one tells me who to support or who to vote for. This is America and we do have that choice. Certain individuals like yourself think that right is reserved only for a few chosen republicans. Your group's character has been exemplified in this election. Invitation still stands. The Democrats know where I stand on issues. The difference with me and you is the fact that you play both sides to your convenience.ROY ROASTS BREWER . Live with it. You only have respect for some one when they agree with your group on everything. That is communism.
Okay Milton. Have it your way. The sad thing about this is you have no idea to whom you are throwing your insults. I just think it's below you to exhibit yourself like this. Didn't I say in my post that it is yours and my right to support whomever we choose? You appear to be somewhat out of control. Stop and think about this for a minute. You are doing yourself irreparable harm by displaying such a lack of disretion for the world to see. This flack between you and your nemesis is not worth this.
And, furthermore, I was not missing in action during this campaign. I worked everyday for my candidate. My candidate didn't win, but I was there. I couldn't even vote for her, but I did what I could. It's over now. It's time for healing and time to get on with the business of making Alexandria the place we all want to live and spend our hard earned money. This sniping back and forth will not aid in that endeavor.
Oh come on guys. This damn election is over and the "fat lady" has sung. It's time to get over all of this. Let's move on.
We Saw That is snipeing at jew and queers again. We is crazy.
We Saw That is snipeing at jew and queers again. We is crazy.
Scarlett, good to see you back in the trenches. They all said that you couldn't handle it and you come back with the commemorative booklet thing. What a woman of depth and substance. Do you recommend this concert as strongly as your recommended Delores?
Absolutely! And, with even more passion! :-)
Hi Scarlett. It's good to see you again. :)
We Saw That is snipeing at jew and queers again. We is crazy.
Just because you disagree with what he says makes him crazy? Perhaps people such as he think you are crazy. However, your recognition of free speech and thought is most patriotic. Keep up the good work.
Hi Scarlett. Where have you been. In all candor, please tell us what it was like on the inside. What the hell happend you our friend? Those of us who knew Delores pre election ALL have the same question. WHO was that lady running under Delores Brewers name? Who was in charge over there and whose idea was it to Change Delores into this dishonest lady that ran in her place?
And WHY did they use that strategy. She was a good enough person and candiate WITHOUT doing that.
Why all the questions now about Delores's campaign now? Like the blog said "The people have spoken!" Delores got roasted!!
Civil I heard about our curly haired friend late this afternoon - I guess he'll think twice before taking that "test" again. :-))
Actually he's quite lucky they found it with the test and not after something happened to force him into the situation. Let's all keep him in our thoughts for the next few weeks.
Generally spreading intolerance and hatred are not considered "patriotic" outside of a klan rally. I guess the jews and the gays haven't had enough shit thrown at 'em. Have at it if it makes your 1st amendment happy. Thank god there will always be people like me to curb people like you.
I didn't view We Saw That as sniping. I saw him more outraged that American Christian leaders, along with others were not condoning the event. What's more surprising is that Mexico City's government just approved rights for gay unions - this doesn't mean they approved gay marriages, just that gay couples could register for inheritance, social benefits and pensions. The same law applies to unwed hetrosexuals who live together. Mexico City since it is a Federal District has it's own government and neither President Fox nor President-elect Calderon could do anything to stop the passage. Why I say this is more surprising is the majority of hispanics are catholic. You would think a statement would have already been issued from the Vatican condeming the law.
Suggest you let the right rev. haggard lead you in the way of christian love and tolerance. One person's intolerance and ignorance can poison so many. At least you hate and abuse and resent and fear in jesus's name. I know he'd be proud.
We Saw That is trashing homos and hebrews again and somebody called him on it again. Like somebody could cure his paranoia and sociopathology with a blog scold-----
As politically correct as many of you may like to act, many of us, like sentiments expressed by We Saw That, believe that homosexual acts are not only contrary to our religious belief, but we also feel that they are anti-sociatal and acceptable norms. Your calling people that belief like us Nazis or KKK is ludicris. One can speak out against the act of homosexuality without advocating putting them in death camps. Your making that argument is similar to Delores comparing Jacques recent campaign to a rape.
We Saw That should not be condoned for having conservative views. If you're going to bash him for being appauled at the fact not one American organization has voiced an ounce of protest against the Jewish government for allowing such a display and event to take place, fine do so out of your right to have an opinion and express it, just as he is doing. Taking a moral stand against homesexuality does not equate to acts performed by the Nazis nor the KKK. He has not "called to arms" an army or any group to wipe gay Jews from the face of the earth, he is asking why are we not protesting the fact their government is allowing this display? I have an idea he would also protest the same type of event in the US or any other part of the world, it just so happens to be in a Jewish country.
I respect his right to be an antisemetic homophobe but his intolerance is not a good thing. Why would the Israeli government condemn a lesbian and gay celebration when that lifestyle is legal and accepted in every western civilized country, including ours, on the face of this planet. He is not alone. Neither was Tim Mcvey. Hopefully he will just hate and not hurt others.
The most vocal haters are usually guys like Rev. Haggard. What is We Saw That hiding?
I agree. I note that we saw that has a thing about zionism, which, as I understand it, is the wish of Jews to live in Israel. He actively pulled for the Hezbolah during the recent conflict and is generally antiIsrael, which is OK but makes me wonder about his motive and thought process. He doesn't ever say where he wants the Jews to go but I'm pretty sure that it's not next door to him. Sounds like run of the mill bigotry to me. Is he entitled to it, of course.
Sounds like run of the mill bigotry to me.
That word bigot is used much to loosely. That is thrown at anyone who many disagree with. Anytime anyone crtisizes black or Jews, they are called bigots. If you discuss facts or critisize actions of those groups, that is no different from those that critisize Democrats or Repupublicans. I recall someone on this blog using the term "cajun mafia" referring to Mr. Roy, but nobody shouted bigot. Are you people so guilt ridden over the Holocaust and slavery that you do not allow discussion of any topics critical of Black or Jewish activities?
What is the discussion regarding Jews and homsexuals about? I missed it.
Perhaps you can honestly disagree with certain Jewish or Israeli philosophy but most enlightened science now recognizes homosexuality as a genetic predisposition. How can you condemn a genetic dispostion like being gay or caucasian or freckled out of anything but pure bigotry. Being gay must be an enormous burden. Why do people like to pile it on?
The rest of the argument is, of course you can have a philosophical difference without being a bigot just like you can have nude paintings without them being pornography, and like pornography, bigotry is hard to define but most of us know it when we see it.
I don't expect a convert to tolerance. I just have to speak up because it takes people like me to protect people like that from people like you - and I hope there are of a lot of us in America.
to In The DarK
It seems that We Saw That was really pissed because the christians didn't jump the jews for permitting a parade by the queers. We Saw That is a full-service bigot.
Apparently the chinks and dagos and wetbacks and micks stayed out of this one. I suspect Bridget Brown is somehow behind the israeli parade. Enjoy
Curly Brown is leading the parade in her "pimp mobile"
mr. fletcher, i just wanted to congratulate you on the brilliance of your work for delores. you might want to bill the roy campaign for your efforts.
Frankly, I think the Roy campaign hired Fletcher to work for Delores.
I went to the We Saw That web site and found the following quote. I think it may explain the mentality involved here. Let it go. There are another zillion nuts just like him:
"rhodes scholars are another secret society bent on destroying america's sovereignty to usher in a one world government/new world order."
Now that the melee has subsided and Jacques Roy has emerged as our new mayor, it is interesting to note that almost 4000 fewer of our citizens failed to participate in the decision process. This plays right into the council's hands that they govern an apathetic electorate. I am sure that Jacques will be most vigilant in establishing the proper boundaries set forth in the charter for the mayor-council relationship, but he cannnot do it alone. All of us have three council members to remind that they are elected to do our bidding and they would be Roosevelt Johnson, Myron Lawson, and your particular district councilman. An effort to inform them of the direction that we wish the city to take is in order.
Spanky, I was wondering (concerning the city council) if email(s) to individual coucilmen will/would be an appropriate method to convey citizen wishes or if pretty much it is required to be personally present when promoting ones' ideas/wishes as the electorate regarding city matters??? What say you...
Phone calls seem to have the greatest impact since a dialogue is conducted. Packing the house at the council meeting helps but all of the business is discussed during the committe meetings throughout the afternoon prior to the official meeting where the agenda is followed and votes cast in rapid succession and short order with little interest in public input.
Do you believe it is time to do a "study", maybe a change would be order as far as the methodology, ref the way council "conducts" business... (LOL)
They are actually required to post agenda matters and allow for public discussion prior to voting for an ordinance. If they were held to account on procedural matters, that would go a long way to address many of the past misdeeds. It is a moot point to discuss removal from office due to failure to follow procedure so soon after re-election since it is up to the remaining council to appoint any replacements. Removal for cause by litigation is the mechanism to be utilized under the charter. It should also be noted that it is their duty to provide for the public's safety and their disregard for our police chief's request for more officers combined with the willingness to discuss spending funds on development projects shows a willful neglect of the public's safety. Malfeasance issues could be involved at that point as the citizenry has expressed the opinion that they concur with Chief Coutee's assessment. More of us must get directly involved, possibly to the point of forming a citizens oversight committee. What say you??
Gentlemen: you are living in a dream world. The council has no incentive to be responsive to the public. We have already declared our total satisfaction with the council's way of doing business. They now live in a consequence-free zone with an electorate, a district attorney, and an attorney general that don't care what they do. In two years Roosevelt, Fowler, CFS, and Marshall will be up for re-election but the only person in real trouble is CFS. I understand that Fowler will draw at least one opponent and with Fowler's ethics and personality problems, he could be in trouble.
Face it. The only thing standing between us and a banana republic is Jacques Roy and company. Pray that he holds the line.
A "citizens oversight committee" - get real. How about a citizens overlook committee.
Marshall was elected because Cenla Pride got behind him and worked with the neighborhoods to get him there. Don't rule out a grassroots campaign in any district to get someone elected.
Uh, I am wide awake. Do you think that the audit report was the last act and that attempts to formulate some policy un-rings the bell? There were violations of the law and it is yet to be seen what our DA will do about it. In light of the attention that will be focused on the DA's office from the upcoming Hebron ethics hearing, don't be so sure that all is over. Malfeasance applies to the DA's ofice also and qualifies as not properly discharging the duties of the office.
As a caveat, I have been told I am full of crap before and proven otherwise.
What ethics and personality problems does Fowler have?
Fowler has no ethics and no personality.
Chuck has been a voice of reason on the council. He questions everything and I mean everything. He generally is opposed to almost everything until you show him why the project needs to be done and they City is the only venue to make it happen. That in itself is a good thing.
We had Ranson and Fowler as a team working together, now its Harry and Chuck. The problem is if you want something questionable to get by all you have to do is convince CFS and Myron, then you have Hobbs and Marshall. That's 4-3.
The only concilman with an ethics violation is Fowler. Also, I don't see Harry going along with Chuck on anything. Harry is Myron's boy. We shall see. He will get a chance to explain himself in 2 years.
Chuck's ethics violation was simply not unethical. He printed some shit for Cleco which when questioned they never even paid for. It was something like $2,000. He was never paid and was really "much ado about nothing". I've known Chuck all my life and this is not an unethical act. He has served his district well. Now, he is a shit and you may not like his abrasive personality, but he's a fuckin' Fowler. What can I say. You gonna have to come up with someone better to represent his district and I doubt you can. But, fuck, give it a try. I don't think you will piss Chuck off. You may not be enamoured of him but he's done a good job and I doubt you can do better.
Chuck's ethics violation was simply not unethical. He printed some shit for Cleco which when questioned they never even paid for. It was something like $2,000. He was never paid and was really "much ado about nothing". I've known Chuck all my life and this is not an unethical act. He has served his district well. Now, he is a shit and you may not like his abrasive personality, but he's a fuckin' Fowler. What can I say. You gonna have to come up with someone better to represent his district and I doubt you can. But, fuck, give it a try. I don't think you will piss Chuck off. You may not be enamoured of him but he's done a good job and I doubt you can do better.
You guys get on Fowler"s ass and you really are shooting yourself in the foot. He is the last of the rational folks on the council. He is the only person who we may be able to get to pursue the rational course of action. He will be the administration's source or reason on the council. Get rid of him and what do you have?
Chuck's ethics violation was simply not unethical. He printed some shit for Cleco which when questioned they never even paid for. It was something like $2,000. He was never paid and was really "much ado about nothing".
Bullshit!!!
Between June 2001 and September 2004, Cleco placed a number of printing contracts with Mr. Fowler’s company, not one of which exceeded $5,100.00. During the same period of time, Cleco also placed other printing jobs, previously performed in-house, with other local printers. In the year 2002, the total amount of the contracts with Fowlco Printing was $7,200.00. In the year 2003, the total amount of the contracts with Fowlco Printing was approximately $12,200.00. During 2004, the total amount of the contracts with Fowlco Printing was approximately $8,244.53.
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Board finds as a matter of fact and as a conclusion of law that Charles L. "Chuck" Fowler, at a time when he served as a councilman for the City of Alexandria, violated Section 1111C(2)(d) of the Code of Governmental Ethics by receiving compensation from Cleco, at a time when Cleco had contractual relationships with the City of Alexandria.
See: http://domino.ethics.state.la.us/EthicRu2.nsf/ecfd553acd8f6446862567f9006e60b6/0af3af87fef94a9d862571140054e971?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,fowler
I doubt any of the councilmen need to worry. The voting public seems quite happy with all the shit they pull as evidenced in the last electiion. Fowler and family have a very special set of problems which he and his wife and son will simply have to deal with in two years. I'm sure he won't mind. No need to say any more until the time comes. Subject closed.
No need to say any more until the time comes.
The why bring it up at all?
I'm sorry. We were all talking about city "stuff" and nobody explained that Chuck & family were off-limits. It can wait.
At least Fowler has a real job in the community and doesn't just live off the public teat. He's in the printing business and was before being on the city council. He printed some shit for Cleco. If you can tie that in with some special favor Cleco got for that, then you have something. Otherwise I see nothing unethical. We are not talking about million dollar bank buildings or other expensive property being bought by the city. I doubt if Chuck will run again because he really doesn't need this hassle. His district needs him as do we all, much more than he needs us. Would you put up with all the shit he has to for a piddly amount of compensation? I sure as hell would not. And that is why you can't get anyone worth a shit to run. Why don't you folks on Fowler's ass come up with a comprehensive plan of action for Alex. and go to Fowler and ask for his support. See if he will hear you out and act on the rational aspects of it. Put up something positive and let's see where it gets you. You can book Mayor Roy will be using his expertise more than anyone else on the council. He's all we got so we better use him to the max.
Anon: 6:47:13 A.M. I'll decide when the subject is closed. Now sit down and shut up! Subject closed!
Harry is Myron's boy??? Apparently you didn't see the meeting where Myron called Harry Castro for not letting something be introduced at committee. Harry has tried to force the administration to put things on the agenda and bring them to the table per procedure.
Now I will say this in regards to the fence at the Links - the fact sheet has been available for weeks. In fact, they have discussed it for weeks, but this past meeting Harry acted as if he hadn't heard anything about it before.
He questions everything. Period the end. He is not a rubber stamp. That is a good thing.
Fowler can't print for Cleco or any one on the City's vendor list ofr that matter but Myron can sell insurance to anyone and everyone. He also rents space to Bridget. Sounds like a double standard to me!!!!!!!!!
I feel better about things now. So the only reason that Myron supported Harry's run so vigorously to the point of committing a complete fraud on the democratic party and getting himself in to a world of crap is Myron's interest in good government. There for a minute, I thought Myron might have a personal ulterior motive. I guess we are gonna be OK.
Say what you will about Myron, CFS, and Marshall - the fact remains that the only person in the whole of Alexandria city government to be convicted of conflict of interest and ethics violations is Chuck Fowler. That ain't going away - I promise. That's what's known as a fact. Lawson and the other members of the council and administration all have spotless records, in spite of all the baseless accusations and declarations on this blog and at the water fountain.
Otherwise I see nothing unethical.
How dense are you? The Ethics Board found it unethical, and that his dealings with CLECO violated the law. The Legislature put they Ethics Board in control of such determinations, not you. And thank God for that, if you do not see anything wrong with high utility bills from CLECO, not detected by our City Councel, while Fowler is making thousands of dollars off of CLECO.
The law prohibits politicians from contracting with the one's their agency does business in, so that we DO NOT have to look for and prove anything further. Fowler is a law breaker.
Is your position that you oppose corruption and illegality from politicians you don't like, but think that it's ok from those you do like, such as Fowler?
Ranson has not been so complimentary of Fowler of late but enough about all that. There is plenty of time to put the spotlight on Chuck & family - and there is a lot to see.
Anonymous 11:29, I suppose that it is your intent to provide proof that the only requirement to express one's self here is to have access to the keyboard and no posession of the facts or intelligence. Point taken.
Damn, Spanky. All the rumor and innuendo and bad-mouthing and accusation going on here and you attack the only one with documented factual backup that has been administratively tested and confessed by the perp. You never defended poor Myron like that. It's not a color thing, is it?
I am not necessarily defending Mr. Fowler either. $2,100.00 worth of gross legitimate business construed as an ethics violation is hardly noteworthy. What do you figure he netted on that deal and would not he be doing business with Cleco anyway? I have had dealings with the ethics board and they choke on a gnat and swallow a camel. Why would you invoke the race card anyway? I could care less.
I only point that out because you are so chagrined by the council misconduct, however, the only proven misconduct is that of Fowler. Perhaps the reason that Fowler got burned was as a warning. Maybe it was just the tip of the iceberg. Myron, on the other hand, has done nothing but piss you off. That does not appear to be a violation of law or ethics. So why the anger and aggression at Lawson? Lawson is educated, successful, a community and religious leader, on the board of Southern University, handily returned to office by the voters - so it must be something else. Let me think . . . . .
Saint Myron will get his due - every dog has their day!
I would say that you are jumping to conclusions as the legislative audit report described actions by the council that did not comply with the law and merit further investigation and possible action.
While Myron has been proven a successful businessman with all of the other positive attributes that he posesses, my contention has been and is that he and his voting block have been very successful at dispensing political favoritism at the expense of the greater part of Alexandria, Fast Track being the last glaring example. The very same developers that have been accused of feeding at the public trough have exerted their influence to make that happen. That is not a race issue, but a money and influence issue that has transpired at the expense of other areas of the city. The race issue is a distractive, divisive accusation that clouds the issue of what is beneficial to have our city move forward. We all talk about moving forward in generalities, maybe it is time to be specific and set some benchmarks like population goals, incorporated area figures, average percapita income, etc. I personally will continue to point out illegalities and poor judgement while continuing to promote positive actions in our community. You would be suprised how many ethnic groups are represented in my genetic family.
Preach It Brutha Spankeeeee
Yep, I got one of those too. Just so you know, my family has Philipino, Japanese, German, English, Scotch-Irish, Choctaw Indian, French, and the aformentioned African-American. You tell me who I can legitimately be bigoted towards. You might even be my cousin.
The Harry Silver ethnic does not seem to touch your family. That bodes well for We Saw That. He don't like them hebes.
Give me a break! Everyone seems intent on roasting Fowler all the while Bridget and Myron share an office building. You people can't see the forest for the trees.
My main impetus is that our city government should confine itself to its inherent functions that it can do well. Police, Fire, and all of the other health and safety issues that fall under city functions should be done well. If the city can provide its services with maximum efficiency and high satisfaction, the atmosphere that would be created will draw capital investment. That is why I contend that the city council oersteps its boundaries when it delves into marina projects and sport complexes and all of the other economic development project that they have discussed. I contend that if they did their job well, the result would be a well-planned, safe, and attractive city that would be attractive to economic development.
ha ha nice one and it shows how desperate you are when you bring our name in here in some backhanded way to discredit spanky. what is spanky saying that you are so afraid of?
as far as our hating jews you must have missed our post rabbi yisroel dovid weiss on fox news where we call rabbi weiss our "official unofficial rabbi" you must have also missed our post 30 september 2006 election returns where we said that we would have voted for councilman silver.
Race-baiters, race-baiters, race-baters, but the mullets aren't biting.
so I guess one could say that "some of we saw that's best friends are jews"
Nothing trite or cliche about that.
A crook is a crook is a crook, be he white or black. My utility bills are outrageous, while a City councilman has done over $30,000 in business with CLECO, in violation of law. Not only is it against the law, I don't like it. So I say piss on Fowler, if he does it again, and he and any other council member who is doing business with CLECO should be removed from office. I am greatful that there is a law that prohibits that dealing, whether any of you like Fowloer better than Lawson. Because he is a likeable white unethical politician don't mean doodly squat each month when I have to pay my outrageous utility bill. I think that, on a second offense, the no good sons of bitches should be removed from office. Let the first time be a warning, but no more.
I read We Saw That's article and he attacks conduct not a whole people. Piss on you politically correct head in the sand assholes who sit back and let all go to crap, just so that you can feel like a mellow stoned hippy inside. God help us the day Americans cannot state fact anymore because it might offend some group. I bet We Saw That offended the skin heads and KKK by posting positive things about some Jews and Blacks he does like. So who would you allow to be offended and who not, whenever anyone write a fact?
thanks. but please dont let the few disinfo and change agents that haunt this blog use us as a means to shift the focus of the dialogue away from commentators like spanky, civil sentient and others.
they could care less about what we post they merely use it as a means to change the topic. to break this blogs momentum etc.
you might have noticed that is so called politically correct, tolerant crowd are the very first ones to attack anything that they disagree with. lol.
I'm a stoned hippy and you're a "commentator". Imagine that.
Some of my best friends are commentators.
Let's see. It's OK for architects, contrators, lawyers, engineers and others who do business with the city to give thousands in cash to mayors, councilmen, police jurors as "campaign contributions" but Cleco buying printing from one is an abomination. Let's call a spade a spade. What is the difference. Why can Albin give a Mayoral candidate thousands and then get their business if that candidate wins? Did the city have any money in Rick's bank? Can't ya just picture Chuck saying,"Gimme sum printin" and I'll hep ya fuck evrybody on their electricity bill" Gimme a break.
Let's see. It's OK for architects, contrators, lawyers, engineers and others who do business with the city to give thousands in cash to mayors, councilmen, police jurors as "campaign contributions" but Cleco buying printing from one is an abomination.
Sounds like you need to ask you representative or senator to change the law to your wishes. But you accuratley stated the law. One can give campaign contributions, up to a certain amount, but once that candidate is elected the law prhobits him from doing business with someone doing business with his agenct. THAT IS THE LAW !!!! DO you have a problem with equal enforcement of the law, or only some of them?
Some of my best friends are commentators.
That is a patronizing statement and a cliche often used by the silent that shows their true bigotry tword commentators. Commentators have rights too. In fact we prefer to be called broadcasters of thought, rather than the older derrogatory term of commentators. Also, we object to silent people dressing up in broadcaster face and doing the Gridiron show each year.
Don't get your panties in a wad. I just don't see much difference in bribing a politician with cash labeled a contribution and cash in return for service or product sold. Sen. Heitmeier was employed by Bell South and was still a Senator. So I guess Chuck could be employed by Cleco and that would be OK? I'm just confused when laws don't make sense or are inconsistant.
Fowl! Fowl. We Saw That proved his spiritual liberality be voting for Silver, the Jew, but I believe that his opponent, Lampert, is also a Jew, so that proves nothing, HOWEVER,
he did vote for the rich, New York, retail merchant Jew and if the Jews are, indeed, to be blamed for killing Christ, Silver is old enough to have been there.
I think we have to give at least partial credit.
You people are something else. Fowler, who I don't particularly like, sold some printing to Cleco. So What! If you remove every business who does business with the City from an available customer list, there's not much left in this pissant town. This is horseshit and you know it.
"THAT IS THE LAW !!!! DO you have a problem with equal enforcement of the law, or only some of them?"
First of all let me observe that your beligerent tone reminds me a a previous contributor who had his radar locked on the issue of "take home" vehicles.
The problem is that the law is not being equally enforced. The whole Fowler issue came to light when Chuck asked the Ethics Board for an opinion. He was not "busted" on anything. Well that ruling says he cannot do business with anyone having a contract with the City nor with any one who is a vendor to the City. Apply that same standard to Myron: who in the hell doesn't need insurance. Bridgett has contracts with the City and rents space from Myron.
Unequal enforcement, not enforcement in general is my complaint.
The whole Fowler issue came to light when Chuck asked the Ethics Board for an opinion. He was not "busted" on anything.
You are wrong on your facts. He was found unethical with CLECO DATED: February 9, 2006 OPINION NO: 2005-189.
After that he did have the sense to ask who he could do business with in his request for an opinion in: Charles L. Fowler, Jr.
3215 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
RE: Ethics Board Docket No. 2006-282
Dear Mr. Fowler:
The Board of Ethics, at its April 13, 2006, meeting, considered your request for an advisory opinion . Bottom line is that Fowler did violate the Ethics statutes. Please get the facts straight.
Unequal enforcement, not enforcement in general is my complaint.
I agree that there is unequal enforcement of the Ethics laws, but the solution is not to end all enforcement. Have you filed an ethical complaint against Myron with the facts available to you? You can't criticize the system until you file the complaint and they refuse to act.
This is horseshit and you know it.
No its the law. It is a law just like speeding, murder, armed robbery and etc... If doing business with CLECO is more important to Fowler, he can resign from the council. If you don't like the law, get it changed. Until then, it must be enforced like all others.
This is horseshit and you know it.
No its the law. It is a law just like speeding, murder, armed robbery and etc... If doing business with CLECO is more important to Fowler, he can resign from the council. If you don't like the law, get it changed. Until then, it must be enforced like all others.
Oh, by the way, Fowler's Ethical violation was actually contained in a consent opinion, which Folwer himself signed and stipulated to. So even he agreed that he violated the law, why can't his supporters?
I am just amazed to find out Myron is a person of color. What color is he? Me personally, I am flesh colored.
Admitting my lack of formal education I must ask a question relative to the City of Alexandria Government and government in general.
It would seem to me that folks form governments and government agencies in order to provide, collectively, services to the multitude that the multitude is unable to provide itself as individuals. Does marina's come under that descriptions.
Another cute thing about this area for those that think racial bigotry is not present in Alexandria and practiced on the part of our elected "school board" members of color I offer the following. The official publication of a special Rapides parish School Board meeting held to fire two individuals was recently published in the Town Talk. These two individuals were a "team", supposedly were guilty of the exact same thing and were fired for the same infraction. During this special meeting Herbet Dixon brought up a motion to suspend the Black employee for 3 months and to fire the white employee.
Now all you liberal, ciolor blind folks that kep posting the use of race is argumentative and intended to change the focus of an issue need to dwell upon this action. Two people supposedly guilty of the same infraction and Hebert Dixon (isn't he some kind of union head and supposed to equally represent folks) wants the black treated differently than the white fellow. And you'll gonna convince me all that is desired is equality?
Oh and I forgot to add Rodessa Metoyer who never met a white person she likes left the meeting before a vote was taken. She didn't vote at all.
Speaking of the Rapides Parish School Board Maintenace Department I have wondered why the Board felt the need to hire a person from Oakdale to run that Department. Seems strange there are no qualified people in Rapides Parish.
Is it true that the head of the Maintenance Department had a maintenance employee fill up a weed eater and blower with School Board gas and took them home to work in his yard?
How many more ethical violations are occurring.
I heard in the wind that air conditioning maintenance personnel were doing electrical wiring at Buckeye football field. Shouldn't running of conduit and electrical circuits be done by licensed electricians?
To add a little more information the Rapides Parish School Board Maintenance Department personnel were threatened with being fired if they showed up to testify and tell the truth at the special Board meeting held to fire the two employees.
Seems as though we need these employees placed under oath and questioned.
Should have said fill up a school board weed eater and school board leaf blower with school board gas and he then took them home to work in his yard
Here's the REAL question - has there ever been a request for a determination if Myron can rent to Bridgett? If he can, is she still eligible to receive city contracts? Until we have those questions addressed by the Attorney General's office, they will continue to do as they are with no regard for the apprearance of unethical practices. Perhaps our new Mayor and his new City Attorney should request an opinion. This may bring about one way to end Bridgett's career as a contractor for the City. That or she will have to find new office space.
On the other hand, does anyone know whether or not Myron owns the building outright? Is it possible she and Myron own it together in a partnership or some other type of business structure? If that is the case, then you would still need the AG opinion about whether his business partner could receive contracts from the City.
After Bridget collects$1,200,000.00 from the Cleco case, she can get her own building.
Any question of Myron and Bridgette renting tohether should be addressed to the State Ethics Board, not the Attorney General.
The problem with such and inquiry is that you can't send a one-line, fact-free, unsubstantiated anonymous message and sign it "Spanky". You don't sound like the sort of person willing to take responsibility for his/her own actions. In the words of that radio comedian:
"Just how big a boy are ya?"
True Alligator. The Attorney General does not give opinions to private citizens. Also, the Ethics Board does not accept anonymous complaints. Complaints must set forth specific facts and name names. In fact, less Board votes are needed to initiate an investigation, if a copy of the complaint is sent to the alleged wrondoer.
Bottom line much of the anonymous ubsubstantiated bullshit posted here would not fly. If you have information of illegal or unethical conduct, be a responsible citizen and step up to the plate and report it.
Another theory you might want to consider is that the likelyhood of the District Attorney, Sheriff, or Attorney General actively investigating a current office holder is inversely proportional to that that D.
A., etc. belief that the "investigatee" can help/hurt that law enforcer stay in office. Public duty be damned, all that matters is hanging on to power.
The only charges currently against William Jefferson are the ones on his credit card. Go figure.
Reality mentions a controling consideration which is: one reason that it is so important to maintain one's self in power and be re-elected at any cost is that when you leave power, people start digging thru your mistakes and misdeeds because, as Reality said, they ain't scared of you anymore. What we have here is a sort of self-perpetuating mutual protection clusterfuck. No way out.
There are certain professions that attract people who just want power. A high percentage of lawyers are drawn to the law because of the power it bestows on them. A lot of the folks in the police dep't, military, ministry and other professions simply enjoy the power the get and realize that particular profession gets them plenty. But just about all drawn to politics (that is gov't which relies totally on force) are in it for the power. The accoutrements are varied, such as undeserved wealth, unearned prestige, higher ranking in society without any achievements to merit such, an undeserved presence garnering their aquaintances' awe, respect, fear, devotion, and a sort of bondage related to their entanglement with the powermonger and the thrill of inspiring naked fear in their underlings. You and/or I cannot change that. It has been going on since religion and government were first started. In fact, before, which is why both were started. Ethics in govt is an oxymoron of the 'nth degree. To expect the power mad to allow restraints on their power is naive. It ain't gonna happen.. Only the grossest of acts will result in rebukes. Jefferson's obvious bribery and theft from his cohorts in crime, Foley's sexual quirks, Nixon's megalomania, EWEs delusions of existence of previous Royal Blood, Tommy Wrights little rendezvous @ Beulow etc. I mean $90,000 in a freezer of marked bills and a tape recording of Jeff taking a hundred grand, promising to bribe some Nigerian with it and in actuality he gives the potentate only ten and keeps the ninety himself. Did some one file an ethics charge against him, locally, or nationally? Ain't gonna happen, he may get reelected. I contend that the discussion of ethics in govt is what the pols want us to do to keep us busy so we will be less informed on the basis of govt and more likely to go along with their true purpose, accumulation of power.
i was very pleased and impressed with roy's comments in today's clown talk. he's on top of the situation with specific plans. i think we may have a winner.
Smokescreen, you explain why those in power don't willingly relinquish power but you don't explain why we, knowing what they are and what they do and how it harms us, restore and maintain them in power. The grand slam of the Alexandria city council is a perfect example. I can't imagine how an informed caring person could hold their nose and pull the lever for a current councilman but they did. I don't think you can conclude that we profer corruption. There is a lesson to be learned but I don't yet know what it is.
People get locked in with their guy and stand by their man. You saw it here when many diehard Delores supporters stayed with her even though it was as obvious as OJ's guilt that she was intellectually dishonest. Many of the voters want power also which is why many give thousands to campaigns. The most honest voters now stay home because they realize that to replace one crook with one just as bad is a waste of time. The history of the world is the individual fleeing the oppression of the govt and the church. They came to this country in the search of individual freedom and kept going west for more freedom. The internet is the new continent in which individual right seekers are inhabiting. We can't entertain the answer until more understand the question, but the dwindling number of folks voting is not a bad sign, but a good one. It is indicative of the fact more are understanding the govt and refusing to participate in an evil concept. The discussions on this blog would have been impossible a quarter of a century ago, but they are increasing our freedom by shining light on the govt.
Hey Biff, look over the municode and let me know if you can find the provision for removal from office. I cannot seem to find it again and am chalking it up to my oversight at this moment. Surely it has not been removed.
spanky, glad to. any chance it's on the web?
Sec. 2-04. Vacancies.
(A) The office of councilman shall become vacant upon death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law, or forfeiture of office.
(B) Any councilman shall forfeit his office if he: (1) lacks at any time during his term of office any qualification for the office prescribed by this charter, or (2) violates any express prohibition of this charter, or (3) if he is disqualified by law from holding public office.
(C) Vacancies in the office of councilman shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the council. A tie vote on the appointment shall be broken by the mayor. If less than one year remains of the unexpired term, the appointee shall serve out the remainder of the term. If the remainder of the term is greater than one year, the appointee shall serve until the office is filled by election. Any election to fill the vacancy shall be called as prescribed by state law, provided that said election shallcoincide with the next scheduled election to be held in the city more than six (6) months after first receipt of notice of the vacancy by the secretary of state. Should the special election coincide with the election at which the office is to be filled for the succeeding term, no special election shall be held and the appointment shall be effective for the remaining unexpired portion of the term of office.
(D) All appointees shall have the same qualifications for the position as established in section 2-01 of this charter.
State law references: Similar provisions as to filling vacancies, R.S. 18:602.
Sec. 2-07. Prohibitions.
(A) No councilman shall hold any other city office or city employment during the term for which he was elected to the council, and no former councilman shall hold any compensated appointive city office or city employment until one year after the expiration of the term for which he was elected to the council.
(B) Neither the council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any city administrative officers or employees whom the mayor or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint, except as provided elsewhere in this charter.
(C) Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under section 2-08, the council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor solely through the mayor, and neither the council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
(D) Any citizen, including city employees, may bring suit in a court of proper jurisdiction against the mayor or any councilman for violation of provisions of this section.
Thanks anon, I looked right over it initially.
anon, 11.14. thanks. "(D) Any citizen, including city employees, may bring suit in a court of proper jurisdiction against the mayor or any councilman for violation of provisions of this section."
there's the big stick. we don't have to wait for other governmental officials to hold the council responsible. maybe it's time to start showing up at council meetings and introduce the concept of public input and stop the closed door meetings that actually decide council policy.
I think you are overlooking a couple obvious facts:
They are not at all sensitive to public opinion; and
The real policy and council business is conducted at the CFS Saloon, after hours, out of the public eye, away from and without Fowler (Harry is included in the process) and what you get at the committee meetings is already a conclusion plus a little show business. A good place to start would be breach of the public meetings law but if they are all in on it (except for Fowler who has thus far been gutless) then how do you bust it up? Can't have grand jury without the DA and for reasons already discusses, that won't happen.
PS You are talking to the wall. None of the "activists" and "commentators" on here would show up to see Jesus sworn in. Biff, your heart is pure but your objectives are unrealistic.
Stoned hippy! You're on the right track. You understand the prob.
Sec. 7-02. Prohibitions.
No privilege, rebate, reduced rate or any other thing of value may be directly or indirectly solicited or received by an officer, official or employee of the city from any person, firm or corporation doing business with the city.
Any city officer or employee who has a substantial financial interest, direct or indirect or by reason of ownership of stock in any corporation, in any contract with the city or in the sale of any land, material, supplies or services to the city or to a contractor supplying the city shall make known that interest and shall be prohibited from voting or otherwise participating in his capacity as a city officer or employee in the making of such sale or in the making or performance of such contract. Any city officer or employee who willfully conceals such a substantial financial interest or willfully violates the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall forfeit his office or position. Violation of this section with the knowledge express or implied of the person or corporation contracting with or making a sale to the city shall render the contract or sale voidable by the mayor or the city council.
See Alexandria Charter and Municipal Code at: http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=11767&sid=18
An interesting story is how Lawson attempted to strongarm Chris Roy, Sr. into bringing Bridget in on the Cleco case. They were willing to discuss it before but now, I don't know.
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