BigJim

I really have tried to keep an open mind until the first regular session is over. But ugh. First removing citizens right to know what their government is doing and now this: [link=(https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1361520)]SB497 removes restrictions on who Landry can appoint to th...

[quote]The change is to protect economic development discussions. It’s something many of the boards that run ports, airports, etc, have wanted for a while. These entities also want to conduct executive sessions in private. I favor the records being public but understand why they want this since many...

[link=(https://www.nola.com/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-supports-bill-to-gut-la-public-records-access/article_a2180e6c-fcc9-11ee-8d53-4bf872b81384.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share)]Zurik and Nakamoto testify against the bill[/link] [quote]Lee Zurik, a jo...

You know the old adage: when you are in a hole, keeping digging even faster!...

Wait, is this the guy that surprises people by speaking fluent mandarin and cantonese? ...

[quote]If abortion on the ballot drives more libs to the polls, surely keeping males out of girls school sports, locker rooms, etc. would drive out more conservatives.[/quote] That's just your issue and people like you will already vote MAGA. The focus should be on immigration and the economy,...

[quote]So you’re ok with our elected officials using our tax dollars to get drunk? [/quote] I know that wasn't directed at me but, yes. Yes I am OK with it. It's really for his guests, but I am sure he drinks some too. I have been to multiple events for different administrations. They all ...

It would be interesting to see an image of the ad....

If you are spending money to get people to do what they are already doing (send their kids to private school) then it is a deadweight cost that not improve education outcomes one iota. Now, some kids, who would have otherwise gone to public school, might see some benefit from this. But that ca...

[quote]It seems like they like to be just under the majority in congress with a dem president. That way they can sky scream that "this next election will be the most important ever" and ask for donations to stop the evil democrats. Just keep sending us money and we will make sure we are close enough...