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Post by citizen on Mar 31, 2006 9:46:47 GMT -6
I assume the local fish wrap will now bury the "bugging" incident. I don't think we will see anymore about this in that pathetic waste of newsprint. I wonder just who did ok that bug? I wonder what far reaching consequences that little incident SHOULD have? I find it interesting on so many fronts. Isn't there a little matter of a "back pay" suit going on now? I wonder who wanted to know what? So many questions, so few answers.
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Post by vent on Apr 3, 2006 22:47:27 GMT -6
And the congregation all said....AMEN! Well, it looks like the police chief is near retirement, Guess he will be on administrative 'till he retires , just like some other officers (see above and in police pay). It is a shame that the media lets the Durel administration get away with sweeping this stuff under the rug as done with that officer who worked in River Ranch while on duty, the illegal drugs other officers were taking, etc, etc, etc. Guess the DA asleep on those issues too as all should have been brought to a Grand Jury. It looks like the Dural Administration can do no wrong in the eyes of the media, but that damned rug is getting mighty lumpy.
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Post by ronnief on May 10, 2006 17:53:30 GMT -6
go to Durel's website and look at his agenda, and see how far he has deviated. Is the CAO the person we are to look up to ? Looks more like the beast who ate New York. The Chief of police (cannot even tap his secretary - no pun - w/o getting caught). Several police officers selling and using steroids, performing security on public time (and being dumb enough to put on letterhead and sign). Mr. Durel & Stanley (Laurel & Hardy)suspend WITH PAY, and that is discipline? T Trammel, city traffic planner; what school did he go to, would hardly be a recommendation. Huval, head of LUS, expanding his empire; I suppose he will demand a doubling of salary since he will now have the added responsibility of a cable and telephone company to run. If this is running govt in a businesslike fashion, I wonder how Durel's stayed in business so long?
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Post by percy on May 21, 2006 7:55:49 GMT -6
There was an article in the fish wrap a couple of days ago about the School Board selling a couple vacated properties that the lord high judge shut down. Dr. Easton stated in the article that the facilities were leased to public bodies ( the Sheriff) at a reduced rate as that was what the law required. The reporter did not question Easton about the law. Show us the law, Dr. Easton, the reporter should have asked. --There isn’t one and never has been one---.
Kinda like the Lafayette cops that say they saved over 600K in money with the alarm stuff. Saved? I want my prorate share refunded to me! Government saves nothing unless there is a fund surplus at the end of the fiscal year, get it! Otherwise, all that it takes in, it spends. Money may be shuffled around, but it is spent. Those cops are on the payroll if they are responding to a false alarm or a real one. Doesn’t the paper understand that simple fact?
The local media takes everything at face value and questions nothing!
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Post by percy on May 21, 2006 8:05:53 GMT -6
And where is the media, investigative or otherwise? Durel’s website has vanished. Just when is a local “reporter” going to do a real good story on the Dural administration, Joey the candidate vs. Joey the elected official. That would make interested reading, viewing, etc.
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Post by zoe10850 on Jun 5, 2006 8:37:33 GMT -6
Saturday Advertiser: Someone was killed in auto/motorcycle accident, name withheld pending notification of family (headline), 1st paragraph, they name the person, but not the one who ran over him. What a "newspaper".
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Post by abbd on Jun 26, 2006 11:02:43 GMT -6
Wow, what an pathetic article in the daily fishwrap this morning. The headline article about elections coming up is so full of miss information it's actually comedic. Chris John did NOT run against Dr. Boustany for the congressional seat, and James David Cane is not and cannot run for two positions at the same time. LOL Is the author ignorant of the facts? Not been here long enough to know the facts? totally ignorant of the laws of this state? or was just writing something to see her name in print? Wow and they expect us to buy and believe the trash they print for news and views. LOL Heck man, hire an editor or something.
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Post by abbd on Jul 7, 2006 8:34:54 GMT -6
It would be really funny, if it weren't so sad. The daily fish wrap is totally ignoring the (should be) headline story concerning the ex chief of police and his reasons for his "resignation". I guess the fish wrap surmises that if they don't report it, it never happened(maybe they are not yet aware of "the new media"). Shucks even tv10 has a story on it. Pathetic excuse for a daily paper.
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Post by coolboy on Jul 7, 2006 10:45:16 GMT -6
The Ind had a really good story on "The Rise and Fall of Randy Hundley." This is an excellent read and The Ind has become one of my favorite news sources in the city. You can't get this type of reporting from the fish wrap. They'd rather spotlight some trivial news stories or junk from the AP that we already knew about the day before. www.theind.com/cover2.asp?CID=313503798
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Post by ronnief on Jul 10, 2006 17:18:52 GMT -6
Did you read the opinion page of the Advertiser today ? Mrs Blanco was not recalled because the recall effort was not justified. That is not the posture spouted when Mr Bowen was mayor.
The fact is, a recall is nearly impossible because the law protects incumbent politicians. Why not post recall petitions in the registrar of voters or the Clerk of Court Office so everyone could have ready access.
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Post by Lisa on Jul 12, 2006 17:30:00 GMT -6
Okay, so I am reading the Advertiser this morning while having coffee, and I come to the opinion page, and the editor has a full column decrying the fact that the Legislature did not pass a bill to make it a criminal violation to drive in your car with a child in the vehicle while you are smoking.
I had to restrain my outrage when I read the column yesterday whereby the Advertiser applauded the fact that Governor Blanco was not recalled, and that the Advertiser thought recalls were a bad thing.
The way I perceive this, the two items are intertwined; Our incompetent governess and rudderless legislature find time to debate things like the state song, state vegetable, illegal abortion laws, but cannot address the crises state of Cameron, Plaquemines, St Bernard, and Orleans Parishes. Does the newspaper point out the ineptness or deficiencies of our lackluster leadership, NO! We want to pass a law that tells you how to behave with your own children in your own property. I know Hillary Clinton says "It takes a village" to raise a child, and that she is socialist by philosophy but have we gone this far ?
This is the United States of America and by god we have a right to make stupid decisions without government intervention. further, the article states about the "proven" cost of lives from second hand smoke, and that by banning public smoking we will save 1200 lives a year. What a crock. While I concede that tobacco use is not the smartest thing you can do, there is not one shred of evidence that second hand smoke has killed the first person. I have never seen an illness diagnosis of "second hand' smoke being the culprit. I do not smoke, nor does my husband.
I am getting away from my point. I resent the government telling anyone that they cannot do something on their own property. If I own a building, and I want to smoke in my office, that is my right. If I want to smoke in my car, that is my right. How I raise my child is my own business, not the legislatures, not that idiot in the mansion.
I am of the baby boomer generation; we grew up with no seat-belts, no airbags, no lawsuits blaming everyone for our choices, no FEMA, pregnant women who smoked and drank, no bicycle helmets, no big brother to catch us if we fell, no catalytic converters , lead paint, asbestos, leaded gas, DDT, and we are healthier and longer lived that any previous generation in this country. I have had enough Al Gore types telling me how to live my life. We can start by minding your own business.
I will, and have raised my children with no interference from government, and if I did a bad job, that is just how it goes. So butt out Advertiser, and I note that you oppose censorship (interference) in how you run your shoddy little paper, and I oppose you endorsing interference in my life. The next obvious step in what i do in my house. Believe it.
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Post by TBEAR on Jul 13, 2006 6:49:54 GMT -6
Dang Lisa, i felt some emotion with that post, but all joking aside your right, a very good post, i agree. You might even think of signing up to my board, its free and doesnt take much time.
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Post by zoe10850 on Jul 14, 2006 12:03:40 GMT -6
How does one follow up on that ? Sad but true.
It is not the place of government to dictate how we live and make personal choices. There is no question that the intention is good, but as free citizens, we have a right to make personal choices for ourselves and family. If the government gets involved and we think that is okay, then the last 50 years of opposing communist and totaltarian regeimes was stupid. We will have become what we fought to destroy.
Today the issue is smoking. Years ago the issue was slow speed limits (if the slower limits are so good, why do the police ALWAYS speed ?) to "save " gasoline. Before that, prohibition. What next ? Alcohol again? Long hair ? Baggy clothes ? Tight clothes ? Smelly perfume ? People who do not bathe ? Point is, we make choices, and odors are not an infringement of anyones rights. Same for "vices" like smoking, drinking gambling etc. You have a right to go into a public place and not have someone blow smoke in your face. You do not have a right to be "offended" by the smell of smoke. If it bothers one so much, simply do not go to that place. How dare you demand that others comply with your preferences in case you might drop into a building or restaurant and you do not want the odor of smoke ?
The do-gooders are going too far. 18 year olds can die for this country, vote for our leaders, drive, but cannot buy a beer or cigarette ? If we cannot see why this is wrong, we are getting taken in by the thought police.
You cannot pass laws to outlaw stupidity, or to protect people from themselves. If we try and outlaw vices, you are making a lot of people become criminals, and in my opinion, it greatly diminishes the respect for law enforcement (police have to enforce stupid laws). Smoke police indeed. Smoking in a car with a child under a certain weight. How does an officer decide without stopping that person? And why waste time on crap like that ? Seatbelt violaters ? As if police do not have better things to do.
The 55 mph speed limit for example; does not work. If you disagree, drive the Basin. It is impossible to enforce without placing an officer every mile. Most people vote with their rightfoot, and well exceed the posted limits. That makes them all lawbreakers. Random enforcement makes the whole effort more laughable. But we do not see ourselves as criminals do we ? Result, loss of respect for our police.
Does anyone really believe that the goal of this non-public smoking is not to outlaw tobacco use ? Prohibition did not work, and with 30% of the population smokers, prohibition will not work with tobacco either. Prostitution is illegal. Does anyone out there think that it does not happen every day, all over ? Ditto for illegal drug use. I was leaving the auto parts place at 4 corners last weekend, and this kid rides up on a bike and makes a buy from some fellow in a Mustang. In broad daylight. Obviously no fear of getting caught.
Let us try and learn tolerance rather than try and control what others do. Decide where ones freedom infringes on anothers, and draw that line in the sand. Right to breathe clean air does not stop with cigarette smoke, it extends to air pollution from cars, which by the way, the do-gooders are trying to tell us what kind of car to drive, force us into hybrids. Imagine, with the price of fuel, people like John Kerry advocate $.50 additional gasoline tax to curb usage. Air quality in BR is so bad, the radio issues warnings for people with breathing problems tostay inside. How is that for your lungs ?
Everyone has a cause, and be careful of which bandwagon you jump on, because the next one might want to stop you from driving your boat (skiing disturbs the birds and fish) or fishing because the fish dies a miserable death or hunting because you shoot rather than wrestle the animal to the ground or eating beef, or chicken, because the animal suffers or wear fur from a dead animal (even leather coats) because you are killing some poor captive animal. Where will it end ?
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Post by Taureau on Jul 14, 2006 16:38:42 GMT -6
Zoe, kinda went long there. Have you gotten your sleep today? I notice some of your post; 2 and 3 am...... Bad day huh?
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Post by zoe10850 on Jul 14, 2006 17:23:55 GMT -6
I do not sleep much, and work unusual hours. I did go long. Sorry. Lisa touched nerve with reference to the do-gooders who know what is best for you and yours.
Letter to editor in Advertiser today RE:banning smoking, 2nd hand smoke etc. I agree w/letter writer. Was well written, short and concise.
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Post by zoe10850 on Jul 14, 2006 17:30:02 GMT -6
I read article in Times re: "brain drain" in LCG. You should all read it. Gives a little insight into how Dee's brain works. Very full of himself I think, a legend in his own mind. Interesting article on LPD as well. I again say we should emulate New Iberia and let the Sheriff absorb the LPD. Would save money for one thing.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 14, 2006 17:49:46 GMT -6
Zoe, I will have to check out the article on LCG and I agree on merging the two police departments. Should be all law enforcement merged into one. Dee Stanley reminds me of the short guy on some show a few years back. All he would say is, "Boss, the plane, the plane". Dee too will go shortly after the elections and we rid our city and parish with the tax and spend liberals. Mais, Pense Donc, calling themselves Republicans! Makes me honte.
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Post by abbd on Aug 18, 2006 9:20:49 GMT -6
After reading the daily fish wrap this morning, I noticed that the front page story was about a Synagogue being re-opened after Rita. I was stunned after reading this story that it was about a Catholic Church. Not being Catholic myself, I consulted my dictionary and found that the only definitions for Synagogues pertained to the Jewish Faith. So can anyone tell me if they have ever heard of a Catholic Church being called a Synagogue, or is this just another example of the pathetic daily "news" the fish wrap prints?
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Post by Taureau on Aug 18, 2006 9:52:57 GMT -6
I did read the "fish wrap" this morning and did read the article about the Synagogue. I just assumed it was correct but then again...... What I noticed was the person pretending to be sweeping; with high heel shoes. Does anyone really sweep and do house chores in heels? I mean seriously now.
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Post by abbd on Aug 18, 2006 10:13:16 GMT -6
Well, I see the local fish wrap really did screw this story up. For they have published another retraction. And this bunch of bozos want us to believe anything they print? Wow who edits that paper? And we are supposed to take thier editorials seriously? Get a clue fish wrap, you are not very good at what you do.
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