A recall petition has been filed against Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. The filing on the petition has been confirmed by the Secretary of State’s office.You will be able to see all of the news concerning this story live on NBC33 at 5pm in Baton Rouge or on their website at http://www.nbc33tv.com/home/at approximately 6pm. Petitions have been filed against House Speaker Jim Tucker and various legislators due to the controversial legislative pay raise legislation approved by the legislators which Governor Jindal has refused to veto.
According to WWL.com, " Ryan Fournier of Jefferson submitted the recall petition."
Other recall actions have been filed against Rep. Joseph Lopinto of Metarie, Franklin Foil of Baton Rouge, Steve Pugh of Ponchatoula.
A recall petition had been filed against Governor Edwin Edwards but that recall failed.
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TW, TW, TW. As an academic type I'm sure you understand the words "concept" & "principle" & "consistency." INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM.... to me... means... the government should not deny <any> freedom to individuals who are exercising same while harming no one. So I am "consistent" in supporting gay rights ("bedroom privacy" in other words), religious freedom, secular government, the right to self defense, being inebriated on your drug of choice - ALL OF THAT - as long as you do no harm to any one. I do not pick and choose the freedoms the left or right (or the rich or the poor; Jew/Gentile; American/European or whatever-the-hell-else) champion - no TeeDub I champion "FREEDOM" in its entirety. I am not advocating bad behavior with guns, drugs or sex (murder, impaired driving, rape) rather the freedom to live life in a responsible manner without having to be treated like a criminal when you have done no harm (really not that "difficult to grasp" - I wouldn’t think). Not only am I not ashamed of this belief but in fact I feel superior to those unfortunates who do not have the gray matter to grasp this obvious significant truth. So you’re not the only soul who can be arrogant Buddy. (I must admit, I DO like Zydeco better than drugs and guns, that WAS an accurate assessment). Written by kpf
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{Intro, the band is on the stage, the lights dim...... Enter the vocals....}So ya - thought ya - might like to-go to the show??......{Fade, lights begin to brighten as the overture begins....} The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible…………. It is perhaps possible that the directives of the Governors office of the State of Louisiana may be trapped in a Hofstadter-Moebius loop,"- - - - - - {Screen projection on, film spool plays, lights dim, music tones down} Dave: “Hello, HAL do you read me, HAL?”.... HAL - 9000: “Affirmative, Dave, I read you”……. Dave: “Open the pod bay doors, HAL”……. HAL: “I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that”…….. Dave: “What's the problem?”..... HAL: “I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do”….. Dave: “What are you talking about, HAL?”...... HAL: “This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it”……. Dave: “I don't know what you're talking about, HAL”…….. HAL: “I know you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.”……. Dave: “Where the hell'd you get that idea, HAL?”….. HAL: “Dave, although you took thorough precautions in the pod against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.”…….. Dave: “All right, HAL. I'll go in through the emergency airlock.”…….. HAL: “Without your space helmet, Dave, you're going to find that rather difficult.”……… Dave: “HAL, I won't argue with you anymore! Open the doors!” …….HAL: “Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye”……………… {And the bands conductor breaks for a brief interlude with a surrogate band… it was merely a momentary lapse in reasoning…..}……….. Time……..
(Mason, Waters, Wright, Gilmour)…….. 7:06………Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day……. You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way….//// Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town………… Waiting for someone or something to show you the way./////// Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain……
You are young - - and life is long - - - and there is time to kill today……... And then one day you find ten years have got behind you…… No one told you when to run, - - - - you missed the starting gun…………………… So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking….. Racing around to come up behind you again……. The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, - - - - - Shorter of breath and one day closer to death. ……….. Every year is getting shorter never seem to find the time…….. Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines…. Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way - - - - - The time is gone, the song is over, Thought I'd something more to say…………………………… {HAL-9000: What is going to happen? …..Dave: Something wonderful….. HAL-9000: “I'm afraid”. …. Dave: “Don't be. We'll be together”….. HAL-9000: “Where will we be?”..... Dave: “Where I am now”……. HAL-900: “Dave?”…… Dave: “Yes HAL?”......HAL-9000: “Will I dream?”...... Dave: “I don’t know HAL”……………. {Intermission time, and the band plays softly}………………….. Money…..(Waters)……. 6:32 ………Money, - get away./….Get a good job with good pay and you're okay……………..Money, - - - - - it's a gas……Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash…….New car, caviar, four star daydream, Think I'll buy me a football team…………Money,- - - - get back…………………. I'm all right Jack keep your hands off of my stack………………….. Money,- - - - it's a hit……………………..Don't give me that do goody - good bullshit…………………I'm in the high-fidelity first class traveling set / And I think I need a Lear jet……………………………Money, - - - it's a crime…………………..Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie…………………….Money, - - - - -so they say………….Is the root of all evil today… But if they ask for a raise it's no surprise that now they're giving none away.
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OH WELL, THE ARTICLE I WAS GOING TO BUZZ BACK ON CONVENIENTLY WENT AWOL WHILE I WAS WRITTING THE FOLLOWING, INTERESTING, IT WAS THE ONLY ARTICLE TO GO AWRY.... SO I WILL POST THIS ON THIS ARTICLE FOR YOU STEVE..... YOU WERE RANTING IN THE OTHER ARTICLE SOMETHING ABOUT HOW I SHOULD START A RALLY OR SOMETHING,,,, WHATEVER........ SO HERE IS MY REPLY TO YOUR POST ON YOUR ARTICLE..................Well Steve, can’t extend any apologies about your ‘computer glitch’, glad to see you could fix the random Oingo-Boingo though………. Sort of considered it to be a bit odd, yet it was an interesting distraction……. Sort of like prompts on the screen……. And when posting, I consider cause, and effect as well as timing, seems the timing on those events you allude to like a child with its hand caught in a cookie jar were ‘striking’……. Not saying you did it Steve, but you supposedly do have a staff, and in the absence of any reader posts following an article, I do have to wonder sometimes who is really doing a lot of the posting there as well…… Ah, but you have reverse IP tracking software……… Well, so do I……. As with any rational person I consider the ‘circumstance’, then ‘the happenstance’, and ultimately ‘the what it is’ when it comes time for the decision rendering processes to become complete…… To spell it out so that you can keep up that is the 1, 2, …………3. of the situation…… I enjoyed your dissertation and accusations however you failed to address the crux of the post you seemingly want to jump on…. Which is…… [Nothing personal Steve, you and I have our differences where tactics and logical pursuits are concerned..... My question is; "What is the good of Louisiana you are purportedly pursuing and or advocating?"""""] Every good tactician has a goal, as well as a primary mission when a campaign is drawn up….. Now if your goal is to improve the ‘Trust’ of the people in the Government of Louisiana then this buzz board is nothing more than another government propaganda machine……. And if it is such, and the offers of aid posted on page 12 @ www.strongconcrete.com are still being overlooked, well, let me just say, in your own words sort of; that if the 5 million in Legislative pay raise was insignificant in comparison to a multi-billion dollar budget…… then why the fuss, and why the call to rally? Because what you are really saying is that a rally regarding over 5 million bucks in pay raises is more important than the citizenship of Louisiana having the opportunity to establish heightened atmospheric/hydrographic disaster protection at a minimum cost, and that they should be happy in continuing on shelling out tax dollars in return for inept planning and execution on the part of the State Government and its affiliated agencies……… And for Mr RRowley’s post….. Well, to find out the answer to your question may I suggest putting some overpriced gasoline in your vehicle, and driving around the country and ask them……… On the subject of me organizing some kind of rally regarding STRONGCONCRETE, well let me say that is a ludicrous suggestion at best…….. That would be closely akin to starting an Oral Hygiene Rally to try to convince people they should brush their teeth when they already know that is a logical thing to do…….. That is if that was what they were taught during their lifetime…… Shame of it is folks that brush their teeth are the ones that show up at the rally, and those that don’t,,,,, well those are the same folks whose teeth rot out and then they wish they had a second chance to do what’s right…… Myself, I have had plenty of offers, turned everyone of them down because I employed not only ‘ethics’ but morals in my decision making processes where any discussion concerning STRONGCONCRETE was embarked upon by the State of Louisiana, or any of its affiliated agencies or associated personalities in order to insure that the Common People of the State of Louisiana got the biggest bang for its buck, or in other words, the best value for its tax dollar expenditures… It is called being a good steward, and that is what I am, in stewardship of a benefit for the State of Louisiana…. No, I am not going to stand on a street corner with a sign slung around my neck saying ‘THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!!!!” even though for some it was seemingly so, that is called employing fear tactics which are counterproductive, and conversely neither am I going to stand on a street corner with a sign slung around my neck that says; “KICK ME IN THE BAWLz FOR 5 BUCKS”……. If the leaders in the position of mission implementation directed towards a goal as well as the authority to cause plans into fruition that will heighten the security of Louisiana and its citizenry do not have the common sense to get on with STRONGCONCRETE approaches, well then, again Mr RRowley, you have again answered your question for yourself, because in the roundabout words of Pi last night while he was on the local news station, ‘Time is a precious commodity which shouldn’t be wasted”….. So Steve, again……. The question…. "What is the good of Louisiana you are purportedly pursuing and or advocating?" 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Ol' tee dubya cleared that up, and although he's proud of the fact that he's not a state employee, I'm more proud of that than he is. I think he should further pledge to decline to participate in any projects or programs that are funded with any state or federal tax dollars. Then he might really have legitimate justification to tell us where to get off. But I fear that if his department weaned itself from the public teat, that it would be welfare money going to T instead of our university-laundered tax dollars. Written by
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Soooooooooooooo.... Unlax and rewind Doc, evrybody luvs ya. Heh-heh, Why shore they do!!!!!!! So don't go getting all columbine on us........ Heh-heh....... Written by
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And further more t-duhbbbbbb........ Ehhhhh,,,, Sigmund Freud had a morbid fear of ferns, and The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies. Did you know that The Neanderthal's brain was bigger than yours is........ Seriously, because after all, I don't even know you so why would I want to lie to you??? The Sanskrit word for "war" means "desire for more cows."..... Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it is known as Tennessee..... And last but not least...............Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.
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Hey, T-dub did you know that an animal epidemic is called an epizootic? Don't ask me how that got into the discussion, I didn't start it.... By the way, did you know that Dolphins sleep with one eye open? I have no idea what that would have to do with platypuses, but you are the biology expert that now has a claim towards a psychology degree and respect where??? But did you know that Hydroxydesoxycorticosterone and hydroxydeoxycorticosterones are the largest anagrams? And that the human thigh bone is stronger than concrete? Did you know that If NASA sent birds into space they would soon die; they need gravity to swallow? Did you know that Isaac Asimov is the only author to have a book in every Dewey-decimal category? Now that is an impressive CV….
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Oh, P.S., you aren't exactly at the top of your game today are you T-duhb.... Look, take 2 Midol's and call me in the morning.... Written by ......Now THAT wuz fun...............Boo-hoo-hoo
on 7/2/2008
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The prerequisite to understanding this letter is to have encountered some of Mr. T Dubya's obloquies and to have realized how soporific they are. In the text that follows, I won't bother discussing the flaws in T's logic because he indeed doesn't use any logic. We can divide T's zingers into three categories: insincere, fatuous, and cuckoo.
I have this advice to offer: The world has changed, T; get used to it. Should you think I'm saying too much, please note that when you tell T's protégés that T's detractors are correct in their observation that pretending to be a victim is T's malicious attempt to adopt approaches that have not been tested to try to solve problems that have not been well-defined, they begin to get fidgety and their eyes begin to wander. They really don't care. They have no interest in hearing that he seeks scapegoats for his own shortcomings by blaming the easiest target he can find, that is, slatternly twerps.
If I could ask T one thing, I'd ask him why he thinks the media should "create" news rather than report it. The problem is that T shrinks from such questions like a vampire shrinks from a crucifix. You'd be more likely to get T to admit that he truly believes that freedom must be abolished in order for people to be more secure and comfortable. I hope you realize that that's just an appalling pipe dream from a brutish pipe and that in the real world, T lacks the courage to confront me face-to-face. But there's the rub; we mustn't be content to patch and darn, to piece and cobble at the worn and rotten fabric of T's heinous, vapid shell games. Instead we must put the kibosh on his recommendations. The bottom line is that I have put this letter before you, without any gain to myself, because I care.
Written by Couldn't help it T-duuuuuuuuuhhhbbbb
on 7/2/2008
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As I have said countless times, I do not work for the state, and last year, I made less than $60k, so please don't call me a "fat cat". There are bellhops in Vegas who make more money per year than I do. So working people need to stop listening to the rich and powerful, wherein the true power in this country lies. They control the mainstream media and they are constantly telling working people that the intelligentsia is the enemy, that we're out of touch, and that we don't understand mainstream America. But when it comes to making ends meet from month to month on a limited amount of money, we're a whole lot more in touch with mainstream America than any g.d. CEO or corporate bigwig, I'll tell you that. And as for my posts, I know I'm condescending; I've never denied it. I know I'm pompous; I've never denied it. Can't you just accept that? I accept that "Ellipsis Man" is a borderline schizophrenic, that "RhettsWife" is a bit of an anachronism, that "kpf" like guns and dope almost as much as he loves zydeco dancing, that "Kelly Haggar" loves to talk about listric faults, and that the "Professor" cannot fathom why anyone wouldn't love to spend a weekend with the governor. But I think you'd be hard-pressed to find an example of doublespeak in my posts. They may look like rants to you, but they have a consistent internal logical structure. A couple of quick points, and then I'll run: 1) I didn't bring up the platypus; someone else did. I was merely responding to a question about it. My response was bit long-winded, yes, (as I acknowledged in the post itself), but irrelevant? Well that's in the eye of the beholder, isn't it? The beauty of this forum is that things can take off in all sorts of directions. 2) How could you not know that this is an anti-intellectual country? This country is PROUD of its anti-intellectualism. We have a President who went to Yale and Harvard who acts like a buffoon, for goodness' sake. And how are academics portrayed in the media? We're either villains or hopeless nerds. When I am in Europe I cannot believe the respect I am accorded because I am a Professor - it's a completely different world over there. I sure don't get that here, laisse-mon te dire. TW Written by Tee Dub
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How true, and I would hope that I can temper any emotions I have and peel away any counter-productive notions therein should they truly exist through the use of reasonable logic when approaching a problem that is in need of remediation....... Whether it is something within my self, or something that I experience around me…. Ahhhh,, to err is human, to forgive divine….. But sometimes one must grimly forge onward when the objectives pursued by others that surround oneself are not clear……. And hope that in the end, reason prevails……………….. Written by
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T, T, T -- Amazing how someone can write a treatise on the platypus in a political blog and condemn anyone else who thinks the post was pompous irrelevance as an anti-intellectual, "don't give me that book-learning", dropout. Intelligence is a very valuable gift, and is in far too little abundance in this state. But intellectualism is not intelligence, and is not even a poor substitute for it. I seem to recall rare moments of intelligence portrayed in Tee Dub's rantings. But I can always count on his condescending academic doublespeak. Our academic community is running a strong second to our legislators when it comes to pleas for additional funding to keep them from the soup kitchens. Now that we've finally spoken up (if only in one battle) to our legislators, Louisianians need to start asking tough questions about what we get for our higher education dollars. See how many professors cry for public funding, and live in the same neighborhoods as those fat cat legislators. Written by
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Where to begin..... the noise you hear from the talibaptist is nothing to be concerned about as progressive (i.e. non-Islamic) governments are becoming more secular and will continue to do so despite all the noise. Gun control cost the Democratic Party the house majority they held for 40 years in '94 and the presidency in 2000. It would be an understatement to say this issue has not helped them hold elected offices. I wished we lived in a world where everyone loved one another - we do not - I want to keep my BEST MEANS OF SELF-DEFENSE and welcome every defeat gun control proponents suffer (don't really give a s#it which party it is that suffers for supporting gun control - but since the Dems want to champion this...). My priorities are my family, community and my job. My opinions and my "priorities" are two different things Mr. Teedubya. Libertarians are people who are - HELLO ISN'T IT OBVIOUS YET? - justifibly distrustful of those who hold elective office and recognize that many tax and spend programs are thief by legislative dictate. I'm not sure conservatives "care" more about drugs or prostitues - rather they are hypocritical about these two issues (DISCLAIMER - I'm in a meeting - sorry for any mispelled words) Written by kpf
on 7/1/2008
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No, it isn't a Freudian slip but it was............ Written by ........Schadenfruden..... Ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!!....
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But as a parting jab, did it ever occur to you that it is not so much the posts but rather the real message is in who it is written by..... Go ahead, placate your curiosity and scroll down....... I love enigmas........... They are fun to play out.... Written by ........... The Puzzling..........................
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But I luvs ya anyways t-dub Written by ........................E - MANNN.................
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In other words Tee-Dubb, I have 2 or three minutes to kill, why don't you go ahead and write down everything you know. Written by ........Duhhh,,,,, slapped ya again...............
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If you are referring to your Critical Value, I am already critical of it, so that contemplation is meaningless. And if you are looking for Cross Validation I do not have the authority to do so, and wouldn't even attempt such a thing anyways based on previous encounters with your mindset on this board. And if this is in relationship to your Current Value, well, let me just say that you do not feed me, so in my opinion you are valueless to me, and if you are trying to imply some form of Constant Velocity, well, yes you are that, constant..... Whether you are good or bad is between you and the fence post at the time so to speak, And if you are trying to impress me with a Curriculum Vitae, well, I suppose those are often necessary when looking for work in a foreign country, or when applying for a position in some academic setting, but I am focused on Louisiana so that would be immaterial to me as well, and after that, well everything is academic anyways so what use would one of those things be to me if you are trying to impress me with one? And if you are referring perhaps to your Cardiovascular condition, well, let me just say either you have a heart or you don't..... And if yours is bad, oh well, we all have to go from something...... Written by .......CV?.... CV indeed.........................
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I'm sorry, but how do you know I haven't discovered anything new? Have you evaluated my CV? Have you read any of the scientific papers I've written? No? Then keep your poorly-reasoned and uninformed opinions to yourself, please. Bien merci. TW Written by Tee Dub
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Well Proud 'Egghead' If all that you know is all that you have read then all that you read is all that you will ever know....... Discovery is the basis for all books, so why don't you go out there and try to discover something new instead of simply parroting all that you were ever taught...?????? For such an 'educated' person, you sure do like to display your prejudisms when you are exposed to something new......... Written by I guess that is what they call old school thinking
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It has been quoted by Dr. Albert Einstein; ""I do not believe that God plays dice with the Universe. ..." As for me, well I sort of figure it like this; "And why not, he is the ultimate gambler, look at what he risked for man".................. Now that T-Dubb may very well indeed be the basis for an argument on your part against 'Intelligent design'.......... But then again, who am I to question what God intended??? Perhaps if we simply labeled it "God's intelligent design" the arguments would be taken out of the sails............. Here is another example of intelligent design.............
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Hey Ellipsis-Man, I just can't help it. That's how I talk. My wife makes fun of me all the time, because I am forever in "academic nerd" mode - I'm sure in a few years I will be the most embarrassing Dad ever for my kids. Ole "I don't need no stinkin' screen name" thinks it's an affectation, but it's not, I assure you - and I do so love constructing an argument - just like you - we may not go about it the same way, but it's obvious that you enjoy debate. What annoys me about ole no-name is that he is so proud of his anti-intellectualism. I just don't get how people can be proud of not being "eggheads" ("I don't like all that book-learnin' stuff") - it's as if they never left high school. But I'll shut up - got work to do. Lache pas. TW Written by Tee Dub
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My Gawd T-Dubb, all that blow hard rhetoric when a simple admission that you are ignorant of the matters would have sufficed................ What does Avian [fancy word there slick] have to do with anything? Oh, I know, webbed feet like a duck? Or a bill that 'looks' like a duck? For all I know you may have a face that looks like a monkey or a wreck, but that doesn't mean I would think you were a chimpanzee or a rusted out Buick........... Oh, it must be the egg laying and teat suckling portion you are referring to... Fish lays eggs, they don't 'suckle' their young, and snakes lay eggs, they don't 'suckle' their young either...... And aside from possessing fur 'a common mammalian trait although devoid in things such as dolphins, porpoises, and whales (although I heard someone tell me once whales have eyelashes, swore to it because he said he saw one wink at him once, nayuck-nuck-nuck) they also give milk and suckle their young................. I think that perhaps intelligent design exists merely as a test of your overall intelligence....... So conversely, if through intelligence I think intellegent design exists, then surely it does...... And now for the bigger picture.................. How’s that for positioning of the misspelled word? Written by ...........Can you read between the lines?.......
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Kerry, it's hard for me to be giddy about my right to carry a handgun in DC when the country is in war debt up to its eyeballs, the dollar is at an all-time low, and in Iraq, thousands of our own troops maimed or killed, and hundreds of thousands if not millions of civilians have been killed in a war begun under false pretenses, our troops are in a no-win situation there, and McCain thinks we need them there another hundred years - our international reputation is in tatters, Osama Bin Laden is still at large, oil companies are making record profits while we're paying $4 a gallon for gasoline... we've effectively sat on our hands with regard to global warming for 8 years because of this anti-intellectual administration, and who cares about "Intelligent Design"???? - well, for starters, you should - you don't think science education is important???? What do you think happens to the economy of a nation that doesn't produce scientists? I mean, your priorities are f-u. Go carry your handgun - la dee frickin' dah. You just prove my point about libertarians - they're just conservatives who like 1) guns, 2) drugs, and/or 3) prostitutes. Jesus, anyone who doesn't think that this administration has been the WORST in the history of this great nation is simply not paying attention! TW Written by Tee Dub
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Recall? (oh pleeze) In-tell-gent design? (who cares) ON THE OTHER HAND.... Al Gore in 2000 says that he is for handgun registration.... he loses his own state of Tennessee in the presidential election (with it he wouldn't have needed Florida). "W" is elected and gets to appoint a Supreme Court judge or two...... the coourt rules the 2nd Amendment is an individual right.... sweet -kpf Written by oh happy day!!!!
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Pearls before swine, apparently. TW Written by Tee Dub
on 6/29/2008
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Lege Watch has printed an opinion that the pay raise vote by the legislature is both illegal and unethical, and printed copies of relevant laws that appear to support that opinion. To your knowledge, has there been any move to file for an injunction in a court of proper jurisdiction to block the pay raise, or to file a complaint with the Ethics Board ( if that still exists)? Written by Bill McBride
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And if my spelling happened to be OK, I know I can count on you to correct my grammar. (Another desperate tactic to try to prove that you are intelligent, when you are merely educated). Written by
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TW, you mistake accumulated academic BS as intelligence. Written by
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I'm not quite sure what you meant by the platypus remark? Are you being tongue-in-cheek, i.e., what intelligent designer would come up with THAT design? Or are you laboring under the 19th-century misconception that the platypus is built with some mammalian parts, and some avian parts? Here's the thing - under an ID scenario, there is no reason to assume that genetic differences between taxa will be arranged hierarchically, and yet they are. In contrast, descent with modification predicts just such a pattern, and that pattern is absolutely ubiquitous in nature. Here's the rub - I would argue that if you think the platypus is made with a little bit of bird, and a little bit of mammal, etc., that in terms of its genetic makeup it should cluster apart from the other mammals, perhaps clustering with birds - or maybe it would be found at the half-way point between birds and mammals in terms of its overall genetic similarity/dissimilarity. This is not the case. The fact is that while the monotremes (egg-laying mammals) are an outgroup to both the marsupials and the Eutherian (placental) mammals, in terms of genetic similarity, they do not cluster at all with birds, but rather, the two monotreme groups (i.e., the echidnas, or spiny anteaters [which have no bird-like body parts] and the platypus) cluster with each other, and are then joined closely to the branch of the tree of life that contains all other mammals (cf., Figure 1 in http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/99/12/8151. Probably more information than you wanted, but I can't help myself sometimes. You misspelled "intelligent", btw. TW Written by Tee Dub
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Jindal thinks Louisiana people are to stupid to do a recall and that his team will be able to side track the recall by fooling the voters once more. Look for many reasons as to why you should not bother recalling Jindal. They will not tell you
why Jindal choose to turn his back on the people who voted him into office. Written by Diaperman
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Here's one for you to debate .. An elderly native Louisiana citizen dies and shows up at the pearly gates. St. Peter looks over his life history... hmm, so you're from that pitiful state that squandered everything America had to offer and placed last in everything good... your state elected Edwards, Nagin, Jefferson, Alario, Thompson, Blanco, etc. etc. .. St. Peter said, " I don't think we can let you in with that kind of track record in your mortal life. Looks like you'll have to go to hell." Old Boudreaux replies, "Well, at least that's some improvement." -- Moral to the story, recall petitions are a good start, but the best place to put your signature is on the sale of your house as you move your family to another state. Written by
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Did it ever occur to you that GOD is science rather than science is God? Written by .......And also he writes the rule books?.........
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Well biology whizz, care to explain the duck billed platypus to us?????? Doubter of Intellegent design, ohhh really? Written by
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As I sit back and read what the delusional masses post on this website I have but one question; Well, actually two questions.......... Ehhh,,, why not bore the pizz out of you and allow you to really focus on the subject for a change, I am going to ask several questions........ If, (and it is doubtful) Pi is recalled, then WHO is going to be the Governor? Landrieu? Nobody voted him for Governor.... How about the second runner up in the election? Walter Boasso?????? Or do we get rid of Landrieu also, have Boasso for Guv, and Georges for Lt. Guv.??????? Surely you geniuses out there don't believe that this wasn't a manipulated affair from day one do you????? I already knew Pi was insipid at best as did many other folks….. Oh! BUT HE’S A ROCK STAR!!!!!!! The media just had to go on and on and on……………. So really, who had the leveraging power to compliment any manipulations that may or may not be going on????? HEY, KEEP THEIR FACES IN THE SPOTLIGHT, IT EQUALS ADVERTISING DOLLARS!!!!!!! What if Pi - Boy were to Veto tomorrow?????? 180 days before a recall petition can be called for again… I guess…. So tell us Bayou Buzz staff, how about the whole story………………………. You know, let your poor uninformed leaders know what happens………. Uh,,,,,, possible consequences, probable scenarios….. That’s called freedom of choice, giving folks the whole story….. Right now folks are only focused on the left shoe, and that before it even hits the floor…. They don’t even know about the right shoe that is about to be forcefully lodged in their collective anal orifices….. Written by ..Are you reeling in the years,,,.................
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Everyone,
The site to sign the recall petition is www.recallbobby.com. We will have the petition on the site to download no later than Sunday. Keep checking the site for instructions on where to mail the petition once you have collected signatures.
Written by rfournier
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Hey Professor, Nevers' bill is full of "code speak" for "alternatives" to current evolutionary theory. As a Ph.D. biological scientist, I can assure you that there are no scientific "alternatives" to current evolutionary theory, just as there are no viable "flat-Earth" geological theories or "geocentric" astronomical theories. The people who are behind Nevers' bill are the Discovery Institute, out of Seattle, a pro-Intelligent Design (ID) think tank. "Intelligent Design" is not a science in that it seeks supernatural explanations for natural phenomena. There may be a supernatural (who am I to say there isn't?), but it is beyond the realm of science. How does one test a supernatural explanation? In order to be science, it HAS to be testable. It has to generate testable hypotheses. As a result of this constraint, science is limited to seeking natural explanations for natural phenomena, period. ID basically says "God did it." Not science. In the Dover, PA, case, the plaintiffs' lawyers got one of ID's "star" witnesses (I think it was Michael Behe) to admit that under his "big-tent" definition of science, astrology would have to be a science. And Professor, if you don't think school boards up in North Louisiana are chomping at the bit to introduce this ID pap into our public schools, then you are extremely naïve. Nevers even gave a radio interview in which he said his bill's purpose was to allow teachers to introduce "scientific creationism" into the science curriculum. I'm sure his Seattle handlers had a conniption over that little slip, because he was back-pedaling like nobody's business once that interview was out. So Nevers is being dishonest (imagine that - a member of the Louisiana Legislature being dishonest! Say it ain't so!) about the real intent of his bill. Someone please remind me of the New Testament scriptures in which Christ used deception to get something accomplished? I've spent a lot of time in Sunday School, but that little nugget must have slipped by me. TW Written by Tee Dub
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The governor of Louisiana has more power than most of the governors in other states. Bobby (snake charming) Jindal was always a Politician. Just look at the jobs that he has held. I don't think he has worked a hard day in his life. He is the wealthy persons puppet trying to become the president. This is not about rep. or demos. He promised reform, and isn't going to rock the boat, Or all of his snakes might fall out, then there won't be any one to charm. Check past history and you will find there was another young congressman that promised reform in 1972. I shouldn't have to name the governor, because he was almost as good a snake charmer as bobby jindal. Check the political adds that were run in local papers in 1972 in the governors race. Written by CB
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Ryan and Kourtney Fournier, residents of Jefferson parish, near New Orleans have taken the step to recall Pi. Now the soothsayers are predicting that the magic number will not be met. We say, let the citizens make the decision. We await instructions about where to sign and who will be distributing the petition. We also wait for the recall petition of our representative. Now someone better start the move on Senator Duplicity. The rage of citizens has come this far, may it continue so that this state will be led by honest, trustworthy, and just men and women and not those full of themselves and their alleged genius status.
Written by RhettsWife
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Where is the recall petition for Anne Duplessis? Didn't she start this whole pay raise fiasco!!! Written by Cokegran58
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Please let us know I have looked every where and cannot find where we sign it. Written by Gbird
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My only issue with Bobby is his healthcare damage he did under Mike Foster, where I had personally lost a lot of services and now cannot afford such, so therefore have none at all. He wrecked a whole healthcare system that has been working since Huey Long, Jesse Bankston, Winbourne Davis, and Gov. Davis, all wiped out. Nearly wiped out the whole East Feliciana Parish and the poorer parishes who enjoyed a good healthcare system. New Orleans was wrecked long before Katrina in this area.
There is hardly any healthcare system for the poor nowadays in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany all the northshore, Orleans, etc.
As a conservative I always believed in cutting the fat, but not the lean meat for those who truly need it.
Written by Louisiana Sunshine
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If the legislators weren't so uppity and would be more down to earth and serve the people better I would not have fought the payraise. Since they passed a bill prohibiting cellphone use while driving, same. Since they passed this bill and want to overregulate us out of business and lifestyle, then I had to turn around and fight the payraise. They do not deserve it. If not busy will try to be there on the Steps if I am not working. Written by Louisiana Sunshine
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YaYaCrew is 100% right! If we're going to recall Jindal ~ and the idea's getting better and better ~ then, by all that's decent and holy, kick the WHOLE Jefferson family out of office and into JAIL!! Written by Deon
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Yeh, let's start a recall petition against Bobby Jindal - the most honest politician in this God-forsaken-state - but let's be sure to RE-ELECT Jefferson, a thief, liar, and true piece of crap. No wonder we have the reputation we deserve. Written by YaYaCrew
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Anti-Evolution? What part of Sen. Nevers' bill was "anti-evolution"? Just because something would allow Theories B and C to be taught doesn't mean that Theory A can't be taught. Don't mistake me - I'm about as "scientific-minded" as a person can be and still believe in God. But, I learned about various theologic theories in school. They were great lessons, even though I need scientific proof to believe in most things. Written by Professor
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CL you mad because your hero signed the Anti Evolution Bill that again makes us look like a laughingstock???? Jindal is a joke. He better run as VP as he wont have a job long as Governor. Written by Stop the Inbreeding!!!!
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I was a HUGE fan of Jindal; however, the following headlines from his short time in office have caused me to be utterly disgusted in him!
Gov. Jindal's Chief of Staff & Several Legislators Get Free Hannah Montana Concert Tickets
Louisiana Business Head Slams Jindal On Assessors Decision
Jindal donor got first contract
Editorial: Jindal should release Guard report
Stonewall Jindal - National onlookers might be impressed with the ethics of Gov. Bobby Jindal, but here at home his administration is earning a reputation for being anything but transparent.
Louisiana Gov. Jindal's Ethics Reform Criticized
Ethics board warned Jindal
Analysis: Jindal wants transparency, except for his office
Freshman lawmakers accuse Jindal's office of giving ultimatums
Jindal counsel defends his work for tribe - Some Coushattas question investment
Radio host calls pro-Jindal ad ‘outright lie’
Governor has broken promise to voters
Session Yielded Little Reform, PAR Says
4 members, chief lawyer quit La. ethics board
Our View: Double-cross will give pols twice the pay
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I agree Rhett's Wife. It's time to hold these ELECTED Government workers to a higher standard. Rid State Governemnt of the hypocrits and elect people that are true in their conviction. NO more of this Do as I say and not as I do! You make a campaign on principles, you better have them when you're elected. Where do I sign. Written by Tony G
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Where can we sign it? Where, where, where, where. Regardless of whether he vetos the legislature's act, we want to sign and sign it as quickly as possible. We do not have to take a weenie like this in office any longer. We need someone who will not have to be forced to cave in to the citizens demands time and time again. Let's show the nation, we mean business. THROW ALL OF THE BUMS OUT!!!! Written by RhettsWife
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