Posted on 06/17/2008 6:26:20 AM PDT by Ebenezer
Right, and then she and her supporters will dismiss the uproar over the raise as the work of a few talk-radio cranks. But, you see, talk-radio is simply voicing the widespread opposition to the raise throughout the state.
Unfortunately, Duplessis may be re-elected next time around (provided she is not term-limited) by the same kinds of nitwits who re-elected the likes of Bill Jefferson and Ray Nagin. If I were Bobby Jindal, that obscene victory gesture of hers would have been enough for me to veto that infernal bill.
that obscene victory gesture of hers would have been enough for me to veto that infernal bill.
I’m with you on that.
Thanks for all the info. I’ll try to peruse it all when I have a little more time. Here’s hoping the citizens don’t take this lying down!
I thought they were “full-time” legislators now. Since when do our employees have time to watch TV on our dime?
Legislative action was interrupted by baseball action as lawmakers in both chambers erupted in cheers when LSU pulled off a dramatic victory in the College World Series.
A small television sits on each legislator’s desk, and most in the House and Senate were tuned to LSU’s game against Rice. Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, was at the microphone on the House floor — discussing Flag Day — when many of her colleagues were paying more attention to the game.
LSU trailed 5-3 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, and Rep. Don Trahan gave Barrow some advice.
“Wait until after this batter,” said Trahan, R-Lafayette.
Barrow continued talking but was drowned out by cheers as lawmakers celebrated the three-run double by Blake Dean that kept the Tigers alive.
In the Senate, senators stood up, cheering and hooting when LSU took the game. Debate on a controversial child support bill was temporarily interrupted for the celebration.
“Mr. President, I thought they were applauding my question,” said Sen. Rob Marionneaux, D-Livonia, whose questions on the bill were disrupted by the applause.
“Fat chance,” replied Senate President Joel Chaisson, D-Destrehan, laughing.
LOL! Could be cheaper that they are in session watching from their desks, if not half of them would be in Omaha right now on the Louisiana taxpayer’s dime:)
Call Bobby and tell him to grow a set and veto this pay increase:
1-866-366-1121 (Toll Free)
If Jindal vetoes this bill, then he has the people behind him and can get fresher, reform-minded officials in the legislature.
I’m not an expert on the LA political system, but this just seems like a time to take a stand.
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