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Go eat some oysters before Lord Obama ruins that, too.
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on 10/28/2009
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Mortimer, come out of your rat-hole… let’s have a show-down…. (they’ll have to roll you out on that computer-chair you’re sticking to)
Written by KJ
on 10/27/2009
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You're so nasty, Mortimer...... I look just fine to most.
Written by KJ
on 10/27/2009
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Carvelites!????? Aren't they the ones that have the "Nutty nougats?"
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on 10/27/2009
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Bat Lady where does abortion come into the picture? I guess you are for stringing up anybody that has a different view point than your very narrow point of view? Oooooppps, can't say stringing up, it may be taken as a racist statement by the Carvelites!
Written by CN
on 10/27/2009
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Speaking of feelings there Kp, I wonder if KJ is having "sagging white ass" issues? Lord have mercy some things do look less than desirable when the lights are on do they not? But in the dark it still doesn't mean they don't exist.
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on 10/27/2009
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"has anybody asked whether or not this JOP is a democrat or a republican?"... Nobody cares what party the Judge is-- Tar n Feather his saggin' white arse..... And, CN, I do believe your "real issue" is abortion, and that's why you're buckin' in ya stall..... (let’s seeeeee::::::::Where's "Sidney" lately?)
Written by KJ
on 10/27/2009
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"Symbolism over substance" - the "carrot and stick" whereby a large percentage of the populace judges the effectiveness of political policies. Doesn't matter if the new policy/department/initiative/whatever did not make things better, or even if it made matters worse ... no ... it's all about "feelings" ... (woe-woe-woe .... feelings)
Written by kpf
on 10/26/2009
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Oh CN!!!!!, You didn't just dis that impeccably dressed and articulate enunciator CNN Groupie James Carville did you!?!?!?!?! Oh no you didunt!!!!! (I’d still shave it’s ass and make it walk backwards if I had a dog as homely as Carville, and if I had a talking parrot that carried on conversations as ignorantly as he does, I’d pluck and gag it or trade it for a goldfish mime.).
Written by
on 10/26/2009
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Sure you know the answer because you are A Vitter supporter that is afraid to ask Vitter to speak up like a real Leader. Then again Vitter has made it a habit to call on others to speak up as he runs and hides from the media.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/26/2009
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KJ, "...you must've thought you wrote something profound?..... and you keep repeating it?" Neh neh Bat Woman, anytime someone disagrees with your point of view they are either racists, stupid, etc, but definetly conservative. Why can't you wake up and see that your beloved democratic party of Carvillities is just as bad as the rest of them? And has anybody asked whether or not this JOP is a democrat or a republican?(even though it really doesn't matter)
Written by CN
on 10/26/2009
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Myself I wouldn't know about that Crybaby, why don't you ask Stevo the same question..... I just love those faceless little non de'plumes out there...
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on 10/26/2009
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Then why does Vitter call on others to speak out as he turns around and runs like a coward from the same media ? Why are you so afraid of asking Senator to speak up like a real leader ? Like I said I do know why you call names and act childish and that is because you know Senator Vitter is wrong and Vitter is proving he is not a real leader.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/26/2009
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You are obviously an Obama cultist who has mistaken speechmaking for leadership.
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on 10/26/2009
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Why is it wrong to want Senator Vitter to stand up and be a real leader ? Why does Vitter call on others to speak out then turns around and runs like a coward from the same media ? Why do you support Vitter going into hiding so much ? I do know why you call names and act childish and that is because you know Senator Vitter is wrong and Vitter is proving he is not a real leader.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/26/2009
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Crybaby, your ARE obsessed. Why don't you just get a tape recorder and make yourself a press badge and stalk Vitter till he talks? You're like Travis Bickle high on printer's ink or something.
Written by
on 10/26/2009
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Like I said I find it funny that Vitters supporters act childish and call names but they refuse to ask Senator Vitter to stand up and act like a real leader.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/26/2009
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"all racists are conservative republicans and from the south".... CN- you must've thought you wrote something profound?..... and you keep repeating it?
Written by KJ
on 10/26/2009
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Without dysfunctional interracial romances, the Jerry Springer Show would be stuck with nothing but hillbillies for guests. America needs the diversity.
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on 10/26/2009
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Crybaby, are you a paid operative of the Melancon campaign, or just a simple-minded, starry-eyed volunteer?
Written by
on 10/26/2009
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Senator Vitter should be a leader and speak out on this instead of hiding like a thief in the night from the media. Senator Vitter came out to the media and claimed Melancon hid from questions , then Senator Vitter goes right into hiding from the media and their questions , as he has several times in the past. Senator Vitter is proven himself to be a very hypocritical person. I also find it funny that his supporters do everything but ask Senator Vitter to stand up and act like a real leader.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/25/2009
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Should he just attack the media like Obama?
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on 10/25/2009
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Vitter does run and hide from the media a lot. Now if you do not want to hear me say that, all you have to do is get Vitter to act like a real leader and speak out on this so we all know just where he stands.
Written by Cry over this.
on 10/25/2009
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Crybaby, get a new line. No one cares about your Vitter run for cover chorus. It's a stupid point, and you'll pull a muscle if you keep stretching.
Written by
on 10/25/2009
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He did break the law and even in the land of David Duke equal rights is for everyone. If he wants to refuse to marry them he should resign but as a public official he is required by federal law to treat everyone equally. Now I do not mind racist people if they will admit they are racist but to act like this is normal and lawful is pile a horse manure. Now if this is truly Legal why has it sent Senator Vittor into hiding again. This make about the fourth time Vitter has run from the media in the last year.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/25/2009
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Why do folks like KJ think all racists are conservative republicans and from the south? Take a trip to the east coast and get an education. Racists are black, white, green and blue plus democrats and republicans. How they seem to forget that the dems controlled the sout for many many years and many wore white sheets. This whole affair is about a JOP with a small minded opinion who did not break the law. Regardless of what anyone thinks, he had every right to make this decision. if you don't like it contact your state legislators and introduce legislation to correct this. Otherwise, get a grip.
Written by CN
on 10/25/2009
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Jindal has a role to play in state law. Vitter does not. Simple enough for ya, crybaby?
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on 10/25/2009
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So you are saying Republicans in the land of David Duke, figure equal rights are not covered by Louisiana Law and are a waste of time for Senator Vitter to speak out on. Now if that is the case why is Senator Vitter hiding from the Media again ? How can Vitter lead if he is always hiding from the media and if Vitter supports this attitude why is he not man enough to say that he supports it ? I do not think Vitter supports your way of thinking and I still have hopes that Senator Vitter will be man enough to speak out on this. Republican Bobby Jindal was man enough to speak out , so again why is Senator Vitter hiding.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/25/2009
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One man, following the letter of Louisiana law (that neither he nor Vitter had a dam thing to do with passing). A couple who had to make two trips to get married. How in the hell is this a matter of national importance that a U.S. Senator should take charge of? Only because democrats are race-baiting demagogues.
Written by
on 10/24/2009
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Change your screenname, you're the crybaby.
Written by
on 10/24/2009
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So now Vitter is acting just like President Obama, I do not think so. President Obama is doing his job and has not gone into hiding. The majority of americans elected president Obama and still support him, because while all may not agree with everything he is doing at least he is stepping forward and leading. Now Vitter hiding from the media once again, and is not leading but is more like a thief hiding in the night. How can you lead any group when you run away from the media on something as important as equal rights.Even Governor Jindal was man enough to come out and speak on this. What and why is Senator Vitter hiding or is he just unable to stand up like a real leader ? Senator Vitter has proven he has habit of calling on others to speak out and even step down and yet Senator Vitter runs and hides from the media once again. I still have hopes that Vitter will be a real leader and speak out on this, if not his silence shows what type of person he really is.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/24/2009
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Written by Cry over this
on 10/24/2009
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Try reading more slowly, maybe you'll quit making such ridiculous leaps. When conservatives complain about Obama's agenda and the legislation he's pushing, you liberal democrats (and those deep-thinking liberal independents) all point to the fact that Obama won the presidency, and is therefore mandated to deliver on his campaign rhetoric (in spite of the fact that a large percentage of Americans vehemently oppose him and his ideas). How is that "representing all of the people." The answer: it's not. It's representing what he stands for and what (he claims) that the majority of people want. Vitter is doing exactly the same thing. He is promoting the agenda that he was promoting when the majority of Louisianians elected him. He cannot represent the interest of his voters and fulfill the selfish and doomed to failure wishes of his opponents at the same time. If democrats could ever develop a policy that promoted their constituency without taking it from the pockets of others, then maybe someone could represent the interests and advancement of all Americans.
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on 10/24/2009
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So you are now claiming it is President Obama's fault that Senator Vitter is hiding instead of representing all the people ? Let me guess you want President Obama to come down and do Vitters job for him. This is Louisiana and Vitter was elected to represent the people but if you say he does not need to represent all the people,then Vitter should be man enough to say he only represents white people. You must admit Vitter has made a habit on calling for others to do things while he runs and hides from the media for the same things.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/24/2009
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Where is the "represent everybody" requirement when you democrats and Obama cultists are spouting off the "we won, get used to it" line?
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on 10/24/2009
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Vitter does represent everyone in Louisiana. But a large percentage of Louisianians are too attached to dependency and entitlements to know what's in their own best interest. And their own "leaders" are perpetuating their dysfunction for political, monetary and egotistical gain. Is Harry Reid representing all of America in his position? Is Nancy Pelosi representing all Americans? Spin that how you want, but the answer is Hell No. Mary Landrieu isn't representing all of Louisiana regardless of her fence-sitting, power-protecting doubletalk. William Jefferson didn't represent the white people in his district.
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Written by on 10/24/2009 ,So your saying that Vitter is a racist and could care less about equal rights for everyone. In the land of David Duke, Vitter only represents white people. Sounds like Vitter lies again when he claims to represent the people of Louisiana , according to you , Vitter should just say he represents the white people. I do not believe Vitter is a racist but it sounds like you are. The law states all people are to be treated equal but you seem to think that Vitter does not need to follow the law. That could explain why Vitter has to spend so much time hiding from the press. Why is senator Vitter hiding from the press instead of giving the people he represents a honest answer ?
Written by Cry over this
on 10/24/2009
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To Mortimer (who likes not signing his name )- you are a disgusting racist- the proof is in your many hateful derogatory comments in this web site about black people. (I hope you rot in hell) ...but, Smitty, on the other hand,(who also chooses to not sign his name), is incorrigible.
Written by KjunLady
on 10/24/2009
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Everyone knows Vitter's stance. 99% of blacks will vote against him regardless of what he says about this case. 99% of whites who may marry blacks will vote against him every time, too. No one is trying to find out where Vitter stands on this, except for political operatives who are playing their usual games in their attempt to influence the undecided idiots in this state who are too ignorant to know now whether they will voter for Vitter or Melancon. The choice is crystal clear to anyone not a moron. I'm not saying morons vote against Vitter. I'm saying that if you need to witness the exploitation of this issue to make your decision between Vitter and Melancon, then you're a moron. (With apologies to Tony G for ignoring him).
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LOL... you two need to start signing your names-- ... Poor Smitty gets blamed for everything
Written by KJ
on 10/24/2009
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Yes, Vitter does indeed have a role in this discussion. It is a national issue, just check the national debate in the media. The GOP and the Democratic parties are always asking the leaders of the opposite party to speak out. It defines the elected officials. Vitter could make this a totally national issue with legislation. It is a commerce issue using the commerce clause. I personally think that Vitter is showing himself as being very racially insensitive. Race is an issue in this election. Race was in issue in Katrina, in getting money for the city of New Orleans, in reapportionment, in every aspect of the roles of our elected officials. he could introduce laws as he has with ACORN, immigration-racial issues. Anybody who thinks that race is not an issue in the election or in our society or in our governing has their hand in the sand. David Vitter has explaining to do. He is the one who has engaged in race baiting with ACORN, immigration. Those things bring out the worse in people. He is deliberately playing to their anti-black and anti-Hispanic emotions. Why doesn't he try to get this state more money for recovery. No, he is drafting legislation that is anti-black, anti-Hispanic every chance he can. He could file legislation that would make the marrying issue a federal issue and not a state issue if the Justice of the Peace had discretion. It is he who is race-baiting. The fact that he remains unclear on what he meant shows cowardice. Louisiana looks terrible. Vitter if he wants to represent Louisiana should take a stand.
Written by Lois
on 10/24/2009
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Written by KJ on 10/23/2009......... WTF!?!?!?!? ("""WHat's THE FUSS?""" - CUZ 'EVERYBODY' KNOWS WHAT WTF STANDS FOR (yeah right) WHEN THEY YELL IT ON THEIR KEYBOARDS) - - - """"If somebody is cut-off in traffic, (pick a Looziana location), what is yelled from the car-window?::::"""" !?!?!?????? I have no idea..... Why bring Smitty into this conversation?
Written by Cuz I yell "you v_cK'in A$$hole! out the windo
on 10/24/2009
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You can't just pick and choose your warm fuzzy equal rights. I have no problem with the marriage of this couple. Blackwell should quit the job if he doesn't like some of the duties he is asked to perform. But he doesn't HAVE to quit the job, because the law says that he can decide whether or not to conduct marriage ceremonies. If you want to fix the law to force his hand, go ahead. But David Vitter has no role in that fix, and the only reason his name has come up in this argument is because of typical democratic party race-baiting. If you want to use Vitter's position on federal legislation as a race sensitive litmus test, have at it. But attempting to pin down Vitter on this matter is run-of-the mill Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, NAACP BS.
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Equal rights in the fact these two people should have been married by the justice of the peace like all the other people instead of being told to go else where. Now you go from saying that not only should a certain group get equal rights from Vitter ,you are now implying this couple does not pay their own way. Just because they are a interracial couple means they do not pay their fair share or they must be on welfare ? I am glad you are showing me the view points of David Vitter and his supporters.
Written by Cry over this
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Equal rights as in everyone has an equal right to the money of those who've earned it?
Written by
on 10/23/2009
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So you saying only one group of people deserves equal rights under the law and that Vitter should not back equal rights for all ? Glad you cleared that up.
Written by Cry over this
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What a ridiculous statement. When constituents are pitted against one another. When one group demands that the other group provides for them, how can one politician represent all of them?
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Does Vitter represent all the people of Louisiana or only certain groups ? Vitters silence is starting to sound like a answer to who he really represents. I still hope Vitter will speak out on this and clear everything up.
Written by Cry over this
on 10/23/2009
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Oh, like the racist comments mumbled about the check out clerk with the 3 inch technicolor nails trying to operate a cash register? Or the baby mama yanking the dirty kids around by their arms while she digs through her purse in Popeye's? Or the car stopped for five minutes blocking traffic in front of the walmart so the obese sister can finish her conversation before she lumbers into the store? You're right, it's everywhere in Louisiana.
Written by all around us
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Okay, Smitty.... If somebody is cut-off in traffic, (pick a Looziana location), what is yelled from the car-window?:::: "You F'n Ni**a!!" (Before they even know who's driving the other vehicle).... You KNOW that's the real Looziana, Smitty-- I don't need to go into anymore "local color" to tell you racism is everywhere here (Each of us has a million stories)...... It’s a bit more subtle at the grocery and in restaurants…. But, oh, so prevalent.
Written by KJ
on 10/23/2009
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KJ, you need to explain that last post a little bit. It's more inscrutable than your typical blabber.
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And Betterton, you have a balanced perspective, there may be hope for mankind yet though I seriously doubt it if we are going to see it during this millenium.
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What is prejudicial about Huey Long Bridge traffic, the lines at the Winn-Dixie, the nearest Popeye's, or the Gas pumps? Oh, you mean you can't get preferential treatment and be shuttled to the front of the line when you visit those locals?
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CN, if I want to see racism- I have to look no further than the Huey Long Bridge traffic, the lines at the Winn-Dixie, the nearest Popeye's, or the Gas pumps, ... anyplace you go............. The Civil War is over, yet the Ole South has held onto their prejudiced traditions........ (And, No matter what Carville's survey says, racism abounds in Louisiana-- maybe not in urban Georgia). Relations between the races are very tense. (Road rage is on the rise too)
Written by KjunLady
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"My dearest kpf-- Our state is so racist, it's shameful. You must be living in a bubble..............When we first heard the news about the North Shore Judge refusing to marry an inter-racial couple, my daughter whines, "Oh, WHY did he have to be from Louisiana?-- why couldn't he have been from Mississippi?"...<g>
Written by KJ on 10/21/2009" For the sake of your child you need to move away, right away! Mississippi may not be the best place to go though maybe Idaho.
Written by CN
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Stephen, have you consider JP Keith Bardwell's side and what he believes? Its cystal clear you have not! You're no better than Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson when concerns a Black & WHITE person. You make racism the top story when it may not be racism at all but a heart felt belief. This salt & pepper team didn't have to scream racism. Go to another JP. You apparently never considered the fact they chose this particular JP because they knew his views on interracial marriage! All the Blacks I've known were married in some church or by a pastor. I do believe its his prerogative., WHY did they chosI a JP to marry them? I believe the entire thing was a setup from the getgo so ulta-liberals as you Stephen would add fuel to a racial problem in Louisiana that really doesn't exist anymore in Louisiana than in Illinois or other States! Have you ever noticed the Black on Black racism that's happening every day over there: Light skin marry light skin Africa Negros! Very few light skin Blacks marry dark skied one. When you do have interracial marriages the offspring remarry Blacks not Whites! How you decided to Add David Duke into this mix is only meant to influence your RACIST attitude as Sharpton, Jackson would do. CAJUN TSUNAMI, St. Peter doesn't have the power to keep you in or out of heaven with those Pearly Gates not GOLDEN GATES! The streets are made of gold.
Written by Betterton
on 10/21/2009
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Yes there are racists, both black and white, they are diminished simply by expressing their viewpoints. Your assertion that anything Obama says will be taken as socialist because of his skin color is absurd. I know of no one who claims Walter Williams or Thomas Sowell are socialists because of their skin color. Obama IS a socialist, he is simply too cowardly to admit it outright. Not that that makes him much different from most of our politicians who swear to a God they do not believe in to uphold a Constitution they will never bother to read, let alone "uphold."
Written by kpf
on 10/21/2009
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Unfortunately , there are many people ,like this Judge in Louisiana,yes Virginia there is racism . I had a person tell me that she voted for David Duke and would vote for him again. Now this person, is an intelligent person. My personal opinion of her was diminished as I cannot even imagine how any person would vote for a person who "hates, does not believe the Germans really killed "Jews" . There are many David Dukes and that scares me very much. I t is not only in Hammond or Robert , go to Krotz Springs or many other little towns in Louisiana , there is racism in this country, people just do not want to admit , President Jimmy Carter was right in what he said, President Obama cannot say anything on this as anything he says would be taken by the far right as "lefty radical " .I mean , they call him socialist , if you can truly understand the idiot who came up with that one? The justice of the peace who decided not to marry the interracial couple may have a right to his opinion however he did not have a right to deny marrying them, he gave an oath to follow the laws of the State, not of his opinions.
Written by Pat Pizzolato
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WE LIVE IN SUCH AN INSTITUTION OF RACISTS IT IS SICK. You have the NAACP, thugs who are attacking the IG office because they are defending black thugs. You have RACISTS BLACK REVERENDS WHO BACK THE BLACK THUG JEFFERSONS, YOU HAVE A WORLD WHERE THEIR ARE BLACK ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS WHERE WHITES ARE BARRED FROM WINNING....no question about it....black caucus where white people are not welcomed.......WE LIVE IN A RACIST COUNTRY.
Written by we ARE RACISTS!!!
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My dearest kpf-- Our state is so racist, it's shameful. You must be living in a bubble..............When we first heard the news about the North Shore Judge refusing to marry an inter-racial couple, my daughter whines, "Oh, WHY did he have to be from Louisiana?-- why couldn't he have been from Mississippi?"...<g>
Written by KJ
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Ignoring important issues and denigrating a group by the actions of a few is certainly how "small minds" engage in public debate. Claiming that Louisiana - in general - is "racist" because "some" citizens in Louisiana are racist is no different than claiming that blacks are violent - in general - due to the violence committed by "some" blacks. It is a stupid argument due to the fact that it is adopting the very same thought process ("some do it, therefore all are guilty") that has not only allowed racism to endure but has also led to genocide (including the black-on-black horror in Rwanda). So while denigrating the actions of THE ONE INDIVIDUAL who is actually GUILTY of something, denigrating all those INDIVIDUALS who are "similar" and claiming they too are guilty is how small minds process information, be that racist whites, racist blacks, or those who think all who disagree with their beliefs are as ignorant, intolerant and violent as the fringe elements of those who have opposing beliefs. When people denigrate ALL those who are "different" from them (be that difference political, skin color, whatever) they are adopting the mindset of Hitler, Duke, and any other "we are good / they are bad" haters; same thought process, just different reasons from what the Nazis had.
Written by kpf
on 10/21/2009
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Duke...Bardwell.... Duke Bardwell? Lead singer of the Greek Fountains, played bass for Elvis? In BR with his latest band called Dread Clampitt?
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on 10/21/2009
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To quote from Cajun Tsunamai: "The last word and decision will be made by St. Peter when he decides who is worthy of entering the Golden Gates!" Forgive my ignorance, but I was always led to believe that the gates to Heaven were "Pearly," not Golden. Golden Gates will only get you as far as San Francisco. But, then again, as Tony Bennett sang, if the cable cars there "climb halfway to the stars" maybe San Francisco isn't such a bad place to start. At least you're "halfway" there: what you do to get the rest of the way there is up to you. Just thought I'd inject a little humor into this otherwise not-so-funny debate.
Written by deanslist2
on 10/21/2009
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Sharon says, "The rest of us really don't make race an issue".... Yeah right...just sweep that puppy under the rug then jump on your Harley.
Written by KJ
on 10/21/2009
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Duke received alot of racist votes when he ran for public office, but he also garnered alot of protest votes against the staus quo. He was a good politician though, because he hide his spots well and spoke eloquently...not as good as President Obama though. Regardless of what we think and feel, the JOP did not have to marry the couple. Instead of jumping on the band wagon and demanding he resign, Jindal would have done better to make a brief statement congratulating the couple on finding another JOP and wishing them a happy married life.
Written by CN
on 10/21/2009
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And the fact that Obama received about 99% of the black vote has no racist implications for you?
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So Racism is just for small minds? Where is your brain? Then, Bobby Jindal spoke out against the JP and not for or against bringing the troops home. I guess he has a small mind.
Written by Huh?
on 10/20/2009
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Racism and sexual exploits, good for occupying small minds I guess. Yesterday Lou Dobbs had a panel on CNN discussing whether we should bring our troops home - not just from Afghanistan and Iraq - but from all over the globe. That is the kind of political discussion that one is fortunate to find, rare as it is.
Written by kpf
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Where did Dr. Duke receive his PH. D.?
Written by I wonder
on 10/20/2009
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Yes what Bardwell did was despicable, but racism runs both ways.
Written by concerned
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Louisiana is Racist BIG TIME...... That's why David Duke...KKK won the white vote over Edwards....... That's why.....President Obama received only 17 % of Louisiana's white vote......
So much for Louisiana's White Hypocritical Christians............
Submitted by a white Cajun who is very ashamed ot the above facts.
But who am I to judge?
The last word and decision will be made by St. Peter when he decides who is worthy of entering the Golden Gates!
Written by Cajun Tsunami
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You proclaim Mary Landrieu a hero because she made a statement regarding the justice of Pease not marrying the couple. Do you really think if she was up for re-election next year she would have come out and made a statement? If so, beware of the guys selling the Brooklyn Bridge.
Written by james
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As a slight follow-up since this issue has come up, Duke also received 55% of the white vote against Edwards in the race for Governor. That meant, he received approximately 670,000 votes in total. I find it interesting that the national media is speaking out against Bardwell yet here in sleepy Louisiana, some of us don't want to stir up the masses when it comes to issues that is unconsionable to most of the rest of the world but plays well in Louisiana. I guess, so goes Louisiana politics.
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky, Publisher of Bayoubuzz
on 10/20/2009
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Charlie, David Duke did not just win one House Rep. election. First, he still goes by the name Representative David Duke. Check his website. Second, in the US Senate race against Bennett Johnston, he received over 60 percent of the white vote. Over 600,000 people voted for him and I would venture to same that almost all of them were white. Sixty percent of the vote, that says a lot about this state. It is not self-flagellation, it is part of our recent history. By the way, I received a copy of a email that was sent out yesterday by the Louisiana Democratic Party. I normally receive all of the press releases from the Louisiana GOP and Democratic Party. Since I wrote a similar column yesterday, I would expect that they would want me to receive this statement. I did not receive it but they apparently did send it. For the record, this was sent Monday afternoon:
Today, Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Chris Whittington released the following statement on Tangipahoa Justice of the Peace Keith Bardwell's refusal to resign after admitting that he denied a marriage license to a couple because they were of different races.
"There is no room in today’s Louisiana for Keith Bardwell. As a public official, Bardwell has sworn to uphold the laws of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States and his actions likely violate both. He needs to go.
"It is unfortunate that Keith Bardwell has said he will not resign. The Louisiana Democratic Party is exploring all legal options to have Mr. Bardwell removed from office. We will not sit idly by while this injustice continues.”
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky, Publisher of Bayoubuzz
on 10/20/2009
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"Louisana David Dukeland" I am not sure how long you have lived here Steve, but we answered that question TWICE in the early 1990's. He ran in two statewide elections(Senate and Governor) and lost both times.
Written by Nolaboy
on 10/20/2009
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Racism is alive and well in Louisiana and the GOP has exploited it for partisan advantage. Things got a little sticky for the GOP when David Duke ran as a Republican for political office. Only a handfull of Republicans like Beth Rickey had the courage to condemn Duke outright. The rest hoped he would go away which he eventually did. Mike Foster bought David Duke's mailing list in 1995 when he was running for governor. It was alleged to be a payoff to keep Duke out of the governor's race.
Written by David Quidd
on 10/20/2009
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David Duke won ONE election in Louisiana under a set of circumstances which will never be duplicated. If we are going to revert to the Dukedom charge every time a stray racist is uncovered, we will never live down the Duke aberration. BTW -- He lost everything else he ever ran for. This self-flagellation needs to end.
Written by Charlie Smith
on 10/20/2009
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Louisiana the land of David Duke? Perhaps I am naive but I don't see it that way. David Duke never represented the majority in Louisiana. Are there racists in Louisiana? Of course, and they come in all colors. Just like in all 50 states. There are IMHO as many who use race to forward their agenda. The rest of us really don't make race an issue. In fact, it is my belief that if we ever got around to calling ourselves just Americans and dropped the hyphens, the race issue would immediately lose some of its effect. This is the misguided (at best) actions of one man. As far as I have read, he broke no law. Saying that No Justice of the Peace should be able to pick and choose who can marry. Any couple presenting themselves with proper license should expect to be able to marry. I see no real reason to have a full blown outrage on this. The law should be changed. If this is an elected official voters should not re-elect him. Would this have gotten the same press if it had happened in the Northeast or in a Blue State? My guess is NO.
Written by Sharon
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Sen. Vitter was man enough to vote against the amendment to the 2010 Defense Appropriations bill that would withhold defense contracts from companies like KBR “if they restrict their employees from taking workplace sexual assault, battery and discrimination cases to court.
What ever happened to being proud of people who are willing to stand up for their
own beliefs ?
Written by Please re-elct Vitter
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There will always be men who think they are superior to women. There will always be members of one race who group members of another race and judge them in a negative light. This is even true between different tribes in Africa, so it is not a "Southern White" thing, by any means. Racism will never die, but it has become unacceptable. Best one can hope for really. Those who attempt to "group and judge" all of a particular group (by geographical area, political party, etc.) as "racist" by association with the actions or statement of "one of their group" are themselves guilty of the same action they claim to condemn.
Written by kpf
on 10/20/2009
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The unfortunate reality is that racism in various forms continues in Louisiana until this very day. The problem is that many seek to take advantage of the issue for monetary gain and many even though they are obviously prejudiced are not chastised for it. This individual should be and appropriate action taken. However, we must also chastise all who use racism in various ways.
Written by RhettsWife
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I think the lack of statements from the Louisiana Democratic Party, the Louisiana Republican Party, and others makes clear that the issue is not something of major significance in the minds of most, not that there is any fear of aggravating racist voters. David Duke had left the state for Texas, last I heard by the way. Has that changed? What this incident really demonstrates in my opinion is the backwardness that persists in much of rural Louisiana. For Louisiana to make a big issue of this matter while continuing to fail those who were so severely demeaned for reasons of their racial identity at the Superdome and Convention Center post-Katrina by denying a full investigation into what occurred would be ludicrous. If you want to make race a meaningful issue in Louisiana, show some real courage and drag Katrina's rattling skeletons out of the closet. But we're not going to do that because there is both fear and politics involved.
Written by Jacob Sulzbach, Lafayette, La.
on 10/20/2009
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Makes you proud to be a republican in the great state of Louisiana.
Written by Please re-elect Vitter
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Louisiana law says that a JP can marry couples, but doesn't have to. Like lots of other shoddy legislation, this law is the law. If the federal government can decide to ignore its law enforcement responsibilities in states that allow medical marijuana, then it should let Louisiana law stand in this case too. Call the guy what you want to. Just as others will label the couple as they wish. Sure it makes Louisiana look ridiculous. Louisiana IS ridiculous, this is just one end of the spectrum of the multitude of varied proofs of that fact.
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