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re: Spinoff: Why can't Louisiana be more like Texas economically?
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:15 am to White Goodman
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:15 am to White Goodman
I grew up in Baton Rouge and I love my state. But I've lived in Houston for 17 years now and moving away really opened my eyes. (I've lived in Dallas and Duncan OK as well).
Louisiana has the greatest people in the world. They are generous, kind, fun loving people. And there in lies the problem.
Since the days of Reconstruction Louisiana has been rife with corruption at all levels of government. Louisianians have come to not only accept it, but in a large part, laud it. They allow it. From Huey Long to Edwin fricking Edwards we've allowed and even celebrated the lining of pockets and brother-in-law deals that rob this state and it's people of hard earned money, and scares away businesses that want to build here.
Texans won't put up with that shite. And it shows in the economy, diversity of businesses, and overall growth.
Add that corruption's influence to the LA educational system for the finishing touch. Poorly educated and content to be that way plays a huge part as well.
It's sad to me. I'd KILL to be able to live in BR, close to my family and friends. To be able to call my parents on a Friday afternoon and tell them I'm coming over to visit and I'm bringing the gumbo I made or fresh shrimp I just bought, man, I really miss that I"ve never been able to do that. It's something y'all probably take for granted. Don't. I'm 49 now, my parents are getting older. One day they'll be gone and I'll have missed that opportunity.
But the job prospects and quality of life for me and my family are just way better here in Texas. I wouldn't have nearly the income or career opportunities in LA as I have had here.
So, bottom line. LA is riddled with political corruption and the good nature and ignorance of the populace (in large part) will allow it to stay that way.
Louisiana has the greatest people in the world. They are generous, kind, fun loving people. And there in lies the problem.
Since the days of Reconstruction Louisiana has been rife with corruption at all levels of government. Louisianians have come to not only accept it, but in a large part, laud it. They allow it. From Huey Long to Edwin fricking Edwards we've allowed and even celebrated the lining of pockets and brother-in-law deals that rob this state and it's people of hard earned money, and scares away businesses that want to build here.
Texans won't put up with that shite. And it shows in the economy, diversity of businesses, and overall growth.
Add that corruption's influence to the LA educational system for the finishing touch. Poorly educated and content to be that way plays a huge part as well.
It's sad to me. I'd KILL to be able to live in BR, close to my family and friends. To be able to call my parents on a Friday afternoon and tell them I'm coming over to visit and I'm bringing the gumbo I made or fresh shrimp I just bought, man, I really miss that I"ve never been able to do that. It's something y'all probably take for granted. Don't. I'm 49 now, my parents are getting older. One day they'll be gone and I'll have missed that opportunity.
But the job prospects and quality of life for me and my family are just way better here in Texas. I wouldn't have nearly the income or career opportunities in LA as I have had here.
So, bottom line. LA is riddled with political corruption and the good nature and ignorance of the populace (in large part) will allow it to stay that way.
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Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:25 am to TygerTyger
It will take someone with brass balls to get in front of a camera and tell the good ole boy network to suck a fat one.
Pretty much this is what needs to happen to MLGA!
1) Remove State Income Tax
2) Move toward an ISD System and improve education infrastructure
3) Create 5-6k jobs literally just to fix the god damn interstate system and improve QoL for drivers in the state of LA
4) Get fricking Jesus out of the Law Books
5) Create corporate tax cuts to lure Fortune 500 companies back and create a white collar / strong middle class.
6) Push out "cultcha"
None of this will happen.
Pretty much this is what needs to happen to MLGA!
1) Remove State Income Tax
2) Move toward an ISD System and improve education infrastructure
3) Create 5-6k jobs literally just to fix the god damn interstate system and improve QoL for drivers in the state of LA
4) Get fricking Jesus out of the Law Books
5) Create corporate tax cuts to lure Fortune 500 companies back and create a white collar / strong middle class.
6) Push out "cultcha"
None of this will happen.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 10:00 am to TygerTyger
quote:
Louisiana has the greatest people in the world. They are generous, kind, fun loving people. And there in lies the problem.
Since the days of Reconstruction Louisiana has been rife with corruption at all levels of government. Louisianians have come to not only accept it, but in a large part, laud it. They allow it. From Huey Long to Edwin fricking Edwards we've allowed and even celebrated the lining of pockets and brother-in-law deals that rob this state and it's people of hard earned money, and scares away businesses that want to build here.
Texans won't put up with that shite. And it shows in the economy, diversity of businesses, and overall growth.
Lifelong Texan piping in here. i agree with this. LA is my second favorite state. you have the best food, culture and friendliness of any other state in my travels.
but your schools and travel/traffic are just mindblowingly bad.
y'all need to stop letting people like JBE, Landrieu, and Ray Nagin in in office.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 10:09 am to TygerTyger
quote:
I grew up in Baton Rouge and I love my state. But I've lived in Houston for 17 years now and moving away really opened my eyes. (I've lived in Dallas and Duncan OK as well).
Louisiana has the greatest people in the world. They are generous, kind, fun loving people. And there in lies the problem.
Since the days of Reconstruction Louisiana has been rife with corruption at all levels of government. Louisianians have come to not only accept it, but in a large part, laud it. They allow it. From Huey Long to Edwin fricking Edwards we've allowed and even celebrated the lining of pockets and brother-in-law deals that rob this state and it's people of hard earned money, and scares away businesses that want to build here.
Texans won't put up with that shite. And it shows in the economy, diversity of businesses, and overall growth.
Add that corruption's influence to the LA educational system for the finishing touch. Poorly educated and content to be that way plays a huge part as well.
It's sad to me. I'd KILL to be able to live in BR, close to my family and friends. To be able to call my parents on a Friday afternoon and tell them I'm coming over to visit and I'm bringing the gumbo I made or fresh shrimp I just bought, man, I really miss that I"ve never been able to do that. It's something y'all probably take for granted. Don't. I'm 49 now, my parents are getting older. One day they'll be gone and I'll have missed that opportunity.
But the job prospects and quality of life for me and my family are just way better here in Texas. I wouldn't have nearly the income or career opportunities in LA as I have had here.
So, bottom line. LA is riddled with political corruption and the good nature and ignorance of the populace (in large part) will allow it to stay that way.
Damn! This is me! Exactly! Down to the 17 years in Houston. And I agree with every word. Family, food, and football. But that's not enough.
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