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re: New Orleans Monuments
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:11 am to dfintlyHmmrd
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:11 am to dfintlyHmmrd
Partly because, it's become about race. And just as many locals didn't come out to protest in favor of the monuments because they would be outed, their livelihoods threatened or their businesses and reputations, so too many AA's who otherwise didn't really care now do, because it's become a rallying point for the community.
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Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:12 am to Quarterite
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That's because the voters of Orleans Parish overwhelmingly support removing the monuments.
Link?
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:12 am to LNCHBOX
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Was monument removal the only thing they campaigned on?
Completely irrelevant. Mitch is a lame duck, but council members have to stand for reelection. You really believe they're so tone deaf to their own constituency that they'd vote 6-1 for something a majority of voters oppose?
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:12 am to dfintlyHmmrd
It wasn't up for a public vote because that dickhead knew he would lose.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:13 am to Quarterite
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Completely irrelevant
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You really believe they're so tone deaf to their own constituency that they'd vote 6-1 for something a majority of voters oppose?
Yes.
ETA: The reason yes is because this one issue is not major enough for them to get ousted. FOr most, just having the D next to their name will suffice. This is completely inconsequential to the questions I've asked you though. And we both know you're dodging the question because you don't have a good answer.
This post was edited on 5/11/17 at 9:18 am
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:20 am to dfintlyHmmrd
Removal is a huge PITA that nobody really wants.
Pitch them a huge BBQ instead of spending the money on statues, and you will get 99.9999% of the city voting for them to stay
Pitch them a huge BBQ instead of spending the money on statues, and you will get 99.9999% of the city voting for them to stay
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:31 am to dfintlyHmmrd
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Let's say we put the removal of the statues up to a public vote, do you think the majority of people would be in favor of the removal?
Yes, because the majority of the people would rather the mayor and city council be focusing their attention and resources to fix problems like the high violent crime rate, severely understaffed police force, and awful condition of roads throughout the city. Issues that actually affect the day to day life of residents.
I hope there was some shady illegal backroom deal with Mitch and the removal contractor or whoever gets possession of the statues and that it comes to light and ends up with Mitch sharing a cell with Nagin when all is done.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:36 am to Tiger Prawn
Well, everyone KNOWS that SOMETHING has seriously gone down. But they just can't get to it because no one else in authority at any level has the stones to oppose and investigate the Mayor and succeed.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:37 am to TheFonz
Which people are voting for them to stay?
lol we're out numbered in that city. Especially if they get the voter turn out they desire.
This is looney. Just give it up
lol we're out numbered in that city. Especially if they get the voter turn out they desire.
This is looney. Just give it up
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:39 am to Tiger Prawn
You're acting as if the mayor doesn't already simultaneously handle multiple responsibilities.
He can tear those shits down and complete his other tasks at the same time. They are not mutually exclusive. I
He can tear those shits down and complete his other tasks at the same time. They are not mutually exclusive. I
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:40 am to StrongSafety
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You're acting as if the mayor doesn't already simultaneously handle multiple responsibilities.
He can tear those shits down and complete his other tasks at the same time. They are not mutually exclusive. I
Well he's failing at everything but tearing these down. Outstanding job Mitch!
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:44 am to StrongSafety
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You're acting as if the mayor doesn't already simultaneously handle multiple responsibilities.
He can tear those shits down and complete his other tasks at the same time. They are not mutually exclusive. I
Actually, for the vast majority of his term...Mitch has proven that he CAN'T. Why do you think that he's so obsessed with doing this to save his legacy?
Posted on 5/11/17 at 10:07 am to EastBankTiger
Passed by Lee Circle last night. Just can't imagine!!!
Posted on 5/11/17 at 10:19 am to moock blackjack
As a person in favor of the monuments I am offended that I am also labeled a white Supremacist which I am not. My personal opinion is that these are historical monuments and are representative of a past we can't change and that Mitch is just using this issue for his own perceived political gain. There are many black citizens that I know and respect that believe Mitch has created an unnecessary confrontation that is very divisive in our community.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:32 am to LNCHBOX
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So if Mitch decided to murder some people, the citizens of NOLA support murder because they voted him mayor?
Murder isn't legal. Therefore your straw man argument is invalid.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:34 am to dfintlyHmmrd
quote:they did put it up to vote. We are a representative democracy and our city council voted to remove.
up to a public vote,
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:36 am to StrongSafety
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You're acting as if the mayor doesn't already simultaneously handle multiple responsibilities.
He can tear those shits down and complete his other tasks at the same time. They are not mutually exclusive. I
What else is he doing, then?
You ever drive thru Lakeview? The streets are a fricking minefield.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:39 am to Godfather1
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You ever drive thru Lakeview? The streets are a fricking minefield.
just spraypaint a CSA General's name on each pothole and Mitch will clean it up with the quickness
I swear... that's a local viral marking campaign just waiting to happen
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:41 am to lsusportsman2
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Whatever the frick Mitch says goes. You citizens ought to know this by now.
And the city council members/judges who gave him the go ahead.
Posted on 5/11/17 at 11:43 am to Bmath
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Murder isn't legal. Therefore your straw man argument is invalid.
Neither is using firefighters as construction workers, so....
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