- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Saw this earlier this afternoon while at the Capitol...
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:03 pm to goldenbadger08
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:03 pm to goldenbadger08
quote:
The best there was, and the best there ever will be.
0
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:04 pm to H.M. Murdock
Mother Fuucker would eat food off of other people's plates without permission, pompous a hole.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:18 pm to BRgetthenet
The father of LSU
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:25 pm to GFunk
That really is cool.m
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:31 pm to Amazing Moves
He dragged the state kicking and screaming into the twentieth century, despite the best efforts of the upperclass planters and bankers to keep the common man people of both races down.
Go ahead and enumerate his flaws, he had a lot of them. But recognize what he accomplished, and that he didn't come to power in a vacuum. People were drawn to him because he was a radical departure from the powers that be who had misruled the state for decades.
Go ahead and enumerate his flaws, he had a lot of them. But recognize what he accomplished, and that he didn't come to power in a vacuum. People were drawn to him because he was a radical departure from the powers that be who had misruled the state for decades.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 10:53 pm to Jim Rockford
He set Louisiana into a state of dependency for three generations. He deserves no praise.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:18 pm to Golfer
Many aspire to the same level of ambition as Long. Few had the grasp to match said ambition. Long was one. I'm not defending him. I'm admiring his ability to exert his will to accomplish what he did. It is impressive in terms of his ascension, triumph and consolidation of power.
One can admit to an admiration of accomplishment while neither condemning or condoning what was accomplished based on what your ideology happens to be.
One can admit to an admiration of accomplishment while neither condemning or condoning what was accomplished based on what your ideology happens to be.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:22 pm to Golfer
But he stopped a circus from interrupting an LSU football game!
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:26 pm to GFunk
Charisma and ambition when used for the detriment of your state aren't good traits.
This post was edited on 4/19/14 at 11:29 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:43 pm to Golfer
Golfer, I'm not discussing or speaking of what you consider detrimental or glowingly contributory when it comes to the man's politics. Or what I would.
Again, I can admire without condemnation or waxing poetically. The journey he took as an individual is a testament to what humanity is capable of when they are free to exert themselves in a free society.
His ability to rise to power and bend it to his whim is impressive. It's an American success story. Whether you like what he did with his power or not, his ability to rise to it and marshal it the way he did is impressive.
Sorry you can't separate your personal politics from a discussion about something like this. Lots can't. My Dad, a few friends...no big deal.
Again, I can admire without condemnation or waxing poetically. The journey he took as an individual is a testament to what humanity is capable of when they are free to exert themselves in a free society.
His ability to rise to power and bend it to his whim is impressive. It's an American success story. Whether you like what he did with his power or not, his ability to rise to it and marshal it the way he did is impressive.
Sorry you can't separate your personal politics from a discussion about something like this. Lots can't. My Dad, a few friends...no big deal.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:46 pm to GFunk
Meh. He had a valuable skill set and used it poorly. So poorly, in fact, that we still suffer as a state from his ideals.
This post was edited on 4/19/14 at 11:48 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:48 pm to Golfer
Dad, is that you? Can't resist the conjunction after the admission, can you? LOL...be good man...
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:57 pm to Amazing Moves
quote:I agree, yet how many of those things are more or less in place now?
This is crazy.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 11:59 pm to GFunk
quote:Except for the word "American" sounds like your talking about Hitler.
The journey he took as an individual is a testament to what humanity is capable of when they are free to exert themselves in a free society.
His ability to rise to power and bend it to his whim is impressive. It's an American success story. Whether you like what he did with his power or not, his ability to rise to it and marshal it the way he did is impressive.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 12:03 am to USMCTiger03
Yea I'm not sure why someone has to separate their abilities from their actions. Tons of people have incredible abilities but use them selfishly, or for the detriment of others, or simply squander them. Why does Long get a pass from this?
Posted on 4/20/14 at 12:10 am to Golfer
Never told you that you had to. Ever. Actually admitted a lot of family and friends of mine can't. I don't view it as a big deal. I do think its humorous but not in the sense that I'm belittling you or anyone for it.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 1:23 am to Golfer
Could not have phrased it better.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 8:17 am to soccerfüt
quote:
I knew the sister of the alleged shooter. I'm guessing that Dr. Weiss did try to kill him but Long's bodyguards actually accidentally kilt the Senator (née Governor) in the attempt to stop the attack.
You know Pavy family members?
Posted on 4/20/14 at 8:33 am to GFunk
Best Governor ever. Screw all you bro nazis.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 8:34 am to GFunk
Was he alive for any of those people's lives to even remember him?
This post was edited on 4/20/14 at 8:35 am
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News