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Category Archives: Louisiana Politics
Jindal sworn in as Louisiana’s governor
(cross posted at Risk and Return) The most prominent Indian American politician in American history has now been sworn in as governor: Bobby Jindal took the oath of office as Louisiana’s 55th governor at noon today, becoming the state’s first … Continue reading
Posted in Baton Rouge, Domestic Politics, Louisiana Politics, Media, Race
Tagged Baton Rouge, Bobby Jindal, Domestic Politics, Governor, inauguration, Lousiana, reconstruction, Republican
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Private Infrastructure
Over at the Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Report, Robert Frank notes: Government outlays on physical infrastructure have declined to 2.7 percent of the gross domestic product, he says, from 3.6 percent in the 1960s. Philanthropic giving, in contrast, has jumped … Continue reading
Our Arrogant Overlords
As a few of you may be aware, we fans of the LSU Tigers have been blessed with our second chance this decade to watch our beloved football team compete for the BCS Championship. This has led to an enormous … Continue reading
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The Disappointing Usefulness of Simple Stereotypes
A reporter for the local paper of Jena, LA is pretty disgusted with the coverage of the events surrounding the trials involving the “Jena Six.” We have expressed confusion and frustration over the coverage here, here and here. As I … Continue reading
What a contest!
You can pick which one thrills you the most, LSU’s thrilling last second win against Auburn or Bobby Jindal winning the Louisiana Governors race and avoiding a runoff.
Posted in Domestic Politics, Lance's Page, Louisiana Politics, Sports
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Justice in Jena-Updated
As a Louisiana native I probably should have weighed in on the “Jena Six.” Like Michael, and many others, my initial reluctance has been being unsure of what really happened due to sketchy and conflicting reporting. What I can say … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Lance's Page, Law, Louisiana Politics, Media, Race, Society
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Jena In A Bottle
I have been following this story for about a week now, and I still can’t figure out what happened. Most of the core facts seem to be in dispute, such as whether or not the nooses in the “White Tree” … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Louisiana Politics, Media, MichaelW's Page, Race
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Urban Policy
I recently did an interview, about an hour and a half long, on the ongoing, and fruitful, efforts to revitalize downtown Baton Rouge. We discussed a wide variety of related topics to development; economics, regulatory barriers, the work of the … Continue reading
Katrina’s Wake – A Tale of Two Cities
Two years after the devastation of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is still rebuilding and the politicization of the storm is still raging (emphasis added): (CNSNews.com) – In the two years since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans on … Continue reading
Henry Farrell vs Kos on Jindal
Start with Professor Bainbridge, then read this post by Kos and this post by Henry Farrell of Crooked Timber. Compare and ponder who has more influence in the Democratic Party, Kos and the type of people who launched these attacks … Continue reading
Vitter escaping voters wrath
My problems with Vitter are pretty much what I have with most Republicans, most prominently and specifically the unconscionable aid requests for our state he made in the aftermath of Katrina along with his Democratic colleague Mary Landrieu. So I … Continue reading
The Vile Louisiana Democratic Party Strikes Again
Possibly the most despicable, corrupt, racist and venal political major organization in our nation hails from my home state of Louisiana. I am speaking of the Louisiana Democratic Party. The iron grip this organization has held my state in for … Continue reading
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My stupid state
I love Louisiana, but I can only argue about degree (not that I should) when it comes to what JR Ball has to say in the Baton Rouge Business Report (a truly wonderful publication, one of the nations best): Of … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Lance's Page, Louisiana Politics
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Flooding risk remains in parts of New Orleans
Gee, parts of N’Awlins are still under sea level (and unlikely to change.) You would think the above headline was a given. And why does it NOT surprise me that what the local leaders were most concerned about… As part … Continue reading
Dollar Bill can keep on collecting
You have got to be kidding me: House Democratic leaders are not expected to pressure embattled Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) to forfeit his lone remaining committee assignment, even as two Republican lawmakers who similarly face intense FBI scrutiny have relinquished … Continue reading
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It is looking good for Jindal-Updated
Earlier today John Breaux’s good friend Charles Foti declined to give him an answer as to whether legally he was entitled to run for Governor of Louisiana. From Red State: Hoping to do an end run around Louisiana’s Constitution, Breaux … Continue reading
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Logic Problems at Salon
The subtext of this Salon piece? People in Louisiana sure are stupid. Because everything that went wrong after Katrina was Bush’s fault, and yet the state is growing more staunchly Republican. I’m going to just leave the “it’s all Bush’s … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Louisiana Politics, Race, Robby's Page
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