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LSU could solve a lot of Baton Rouge's problems, if it's leaders had the political will.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:30 pm
LSU should've been flexing it's economic and political muscles decades ago to get the area around campus redeveloped, or even straight-up bulldozed.
LSU has spent hundreds of millions of dollars building and expanding. They should have taken in all of the shitty neighborhoods nearby.
They should be forcing the issue on crime in Baton Rouge. This directly affects enrollment, football attendance, etc.
The leadership of LSU - not just the chancellor, but the board - carry a lot of weight and influence in Baton Rouge.
The fact that there are not even mild criticisms of the local government, much less the scorched-earth lambasting they deserve, speaks volumes.
LSU, OLOL, BASF, Amedisys, Exxon, Shaw and other large organizations share responsibility for the shite hole that Baton Rouge has become.
There should be a DAILY onslaught of criticism from these companies and organizations.
The same is true for the big companies and organizations in New Orleans. If you are not openly against the status quo, then it should be assumed you are for it.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:35 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
Need some deep pockets to start buying up the rundown rat holes around anywhere decent people want to be and chasing the ones who ruin everything they touch to other parts.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:50 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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There should be a DAILY onslaught of criticism from these companies and organizations.
And get labeled as “hate speech” by the mob? The current social climate is that you either praise or say nothing at all.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:54 pm to PeteRose
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And get labeled as “hate speech” by the mob? The current social climate is that you either praise or say nothing at all.
This problem is not new and predates the current social climate by decades.
However, doing the right thing for your employees and customers isn't always easy.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 12:59 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
Well, some portions of the population call this gentrification. So if you let it be, and decide to move away to better areas, that same portion calls it white flight.
What we really need is minority groups start being accountable for its own actions, and it’s leaders to advocate for a change in the current culture.
What we really need is minority groups start being accountable for its own actions, and it’s leaders to advocate for a change in the current culture.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:01 pm to GoldenAge
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What we really need is minority groups start being accountable for its own actions, and it’s leaders to advocate for a change in the current culture.
Good luck.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:02 pm to GoldenAge
Who cares what it's called - there is a literal ghetto mere feet from LSU's campus.
This is prime real estate for development. LSU should've solved this problem decades ago.
This is prime real estate for development. LSU should've solved this problem decades ago.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:03 pm to fr33manator
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This directly affects enrollment
Doesn’t lsu have its largest class ever this year?
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:23 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
LSU - a football business attached to a small university.
Bring on the downvotes.....
Bring on the downvotes.....
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:25 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
I’m not disagreeing, but let’s not pretend there is common theme as to why BR is a shithole.
Nobody needs clues as to what it is.
Nobody needs clues as to what it is.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:25 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
The chancellor is not going to do anything to challenge his buddy the governor. SWB has no clue.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:25 pm to PeteRose
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And get labeled as “hate speech” by the mob? The current social climate is that you either praise or say nothing at all.
Tate could speak up. Let’s see if he does.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:48 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
They need to bring the fricking animals in this city under control.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:52 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
They want to rip up roads and highways because they are racist, that area is a lost cause the only way it would fix itself is if the people that live there do it, and they will never.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:53 pm to Shexter
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LSU - a football business attached to a small university.
I wouldnt call 34,000 students a small school.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 1:57 pm to GeauxTigersGo
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Doesn’t lsu have its largest class ever this year?
Enrollment is more than pure numbers.
How deep do they have to go down in the applications to fill that number?
The out-of-state students paying the full bill are who fund the university.
Scare them off and LSU is fricked.
Posted on 9/16/22 at 2:00 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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LSU should've been flexing it's economic and political muscles decades ago to get the area around campus redeveloped, or even straight-up bulldozed
And where will those people go?
Posted on 9/16/22 at 2:01 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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There should be a DAILY onslaught
There is a daily onslaught of crime
Posted on 9/16/22 at 2:02 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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The out-of-state students paying the full bill are who fund the university.
I think half of Texas is at LSU
Posted on 9/16/22 at 2:04 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
Crazy talk.
LSU can’t just confiscate property. They can’t dominate and control pariah politics. There are no legal remedies that they can use to change their environment.
Btw, the people running LSU now are the same people that are running the state abd they are allied with our mayor and half of the council. What we have now is their doing. They aren’t about to call anyone out.
LSU can’t just confiscate property. They can’t dominate and control pariah politics. There are no legal remedies that they can use to change their environment.
Btw, the people running LSU now are the same people that are running the state abd they are allied with our mayor and half of the council. What we have now is their doing. They aren’t about to call anyone out.
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