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re: Space City, LA - space X proposing a whole city in Vermillion Parish
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:14 am to The Pirate King
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:14 am to The Pirate King
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Their announced target (and hopefully contractual with the State) was 60-80% local workforce. Curious to see what it actually ends up being. IBM had targets like that in Baton Rouge and my recollection is they never came close to hitting that.
I think that is for the permanent jobs not construction. that would be impossible for construction. Between this, the data centers, and plants being built, specifically LNG in SWLA and Port Sulphur, not enough workers in the state for that.
but I can promise there will be plenty that get jobs on this, just like with Sasol, Lotte, the LNG plants etc in the last 15 years
and they cant use H1B on this project like many think
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Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:16 am to elprez00
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Don’t forget our stupid arse constituents. Already seeing posts on Facebook about “how do we make sure this is the right thing for Acadiana and this doesn’t interfere with our lifestyle/ culture/ environment?
We are destined to be last in everything forever. If it isn’t our grifter politicians it’s our idiot residents.
many people do not care what it is....they hate everything....I call them members of CAFE, citizens against fricking everything
they bitch and bitch but then everytime something is going to be built...they bitch about that too
its the same with those people who say...how come nothing is ever built for us to do around here....and as soon as something is built they never go and complain its too much $$ or its too far etc......then they jump on social media to bitch when it closes due to lack of business.
i literally hate those people
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:19 am to Slippy
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This will be good for everybody who does business in Louisiana.
Construction workers
Welders
Pipefitters
Electricians
IT
Lawyers
Doctors
Restaurants/bars
Home builders
Strippers
Hookers
Everybody will get a piece.
there are tons who dont care.....they just want to bitch
just like the guy above...all he cares about is that this will affect his fishing spots so he doesnt like it
go look on social media.....hundreds upon hundreds of post from people already complaining.
its mind blowing how stupid the average person is that post things like that.
perfect example is LIZ from swamp people and her interview I posted above. fricking retards man
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:20 am to lsu777
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perfect example is LIZ from swamp people and her interview I posted above. fricking retards man
Yes. There are so so so many people that cannot see tomorrow, they only care about how it affects them right this instant. And them alone
Anyone with a working brain can see this could be transformative for the State over the next 50 years. They don't care
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:23 am to lsu777
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just like the guy above...all he cares about is that this will affect his fishing spots so he doesnt like it
He didn't say that at all.
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I wonder what the buffer zone is going to be. We probably won’t be able to fish some of that area ever again.
This post was edited on 8/26/26 at 11:25 am
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:28 am to The Pirate King
SpaceX
They already appear to be building a talent pool here. The “join us” links to an email to their recruiters. Yes, I stayed up to midnight last night updating my resume and sent it over.
They already appear to be building a talent pool here. The “join us” links to an email to their recruiters. Yes, I stayed up to midnight last night updating my resume and sent it over.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:45 am to facher08
Regarding the coastal erosion.
How do they think that would ever occur without cash from somewhere?
- Do Nothing - it only gets worse
- Rely on government - Slow and can't overcome nature fast enough
- Someone donates money for no reason - would never happen on scale
- Industry comes in and protects their own interests + benefits society - THIS Scenario
What industries could possibly build along our coast?
- Chemical plants
- Oil and Gas
- SPACE PORT by the primary driver of electric cars and obviously forward looking
How do they think that would ever occur without cash from somewhere?
- Do Nothing - it only gets worse
- Rely on government - Slow and can't overcome nature fast enough
- Someone donates money for no reason - would never happen on scale
- Industry comes in and protects their own interests + benefits society - THIS Scenario
What industries could possibly build along our coast?
- Chemical plants
- Oil and Gas
- SPACE PORT by the primary driver of electric cars and obviously forward looking
Posted on 8/26/26 at 11:55 am to RaginCajunz
The criticisms by the woke mind virus infected liberals are mostly as follows: 1) Muh wetlands
2) Muh tax breaks
These idiots don't realize that SpaceX has to reinforce the wetlands to have this infrastructure survive long term, and that for every acre they take out of wetlands they have to add more than an acre elsewhere through mitigation.
Leave it to liberals to fixate on property tax incentives that are <1% of the overall project cost. On net this will be a massive boon to Louisiana's public and private coffers and will result in tax receipts many times higher than tax breaks given.
In short, the liberal critics of this can STTDB and will inevitably be proven completely wrong with enough time as this project's benefits come to fruition.
2) Muh tax breaks
These idiots don't realize that SpaceX has to reinforce the wetlands to have this infrastructure survive long term, and that for every acre they take out of wetlands they have to add more than an acre elsewhere through mitigation.
Leave it to liberals to fixate on property tax incentives that are <1% of the overall project cost. On net this will be a massive boon to Louisiana's public and private coffers and will result in tax receipts many times higher than tax breaks given.
In short, the liberal critics of this can STTDB and will inevitably be proven completely wrong with enough time as this project's benefits come to fruition.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:04 pm to GeneralLee
If I read it right, there is a $20Million lump payment to get split between the Vermilion Parish sheriff's department, school board and police jury. Then a $25 Million annual (and stair-stepped up yearly) payment on top of that. AND $25 million to the foundation of Acadiana for charity work
All flat PILOT program rates not tied to taxes, just flat amounts that you can budget with.
Those are all new dollars to build futuristic industry on swampy coastline while having that coastline shored up
All flat PILOT program rates not tied to taxes, just flat amounts that you can budget with.
Those are all new dollars to build futuristic industry on swampy coastline while having that coastline shored up
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:06 pm to lsu777
I’ve seen reports that from the 14,000 permanent jobs Space X employs he has less than 100 H1B employees.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:08 pm to SWLA92
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I’ve seen reports that from the 14,000 permanent jobs Space X employs he has less than 100 H1B employee
SpaceX can't really utilize H1B employees given ITAR restrictions (national security stuff basically).
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:20 pm to lsu777
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are you part of CAFE (Citizens Against fricking Everything)??
frick no. I’m happy this is coming.
I’m just wondering what kind of buffer zone there will be. Like with Stennis
Yall get so butthurt when people ask questions and automatically assume we are against it.
And just because they announce something doesn’t mean it always happens like they say it will.
Again…I think this is great for Louisiana.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:24 pm to loogaroo
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frick no. I’m happy this is coming.
I’m just wondering what kind of buffer zone there will be. Like with Stennis
Yall get so butthurt when people ask questions and automatically assume we are against it.
And just because they announce something doesn’t mean it always happens like they say it will.
Again…I think this is great for Louisiana.
im not butt hurt but man if you were on facebook yesterday...my god the crying from people and crying about fishing spots and how they should get a vote on this etc
sorry I jumped the gun
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:29 pm to Kreweofwayne
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The runway at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was historically designated and approved by NASA as an alternative emergency landing site for the Space Shuttle program. It stretches an impressive 10,700 feet in length and spans 200 feet in width.
I live directly under the north approach for Chennault. B-52’s from Barksdale almost daily. At least 4-5 times a week. 2-3 each day. C-17s. The doomsday plane. Air Force 1 have all flown 1000’ over my home.
They can handle large aircraft. I assure you. It’s a beautiful sight to see, I can tell you that much.
This post was edited on 8/26/26 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:39 pm to RaginCajunz
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If I read it right, there is a $20Million lump payment to get split between the Vermilion Parish sheriff's department, school board and police jury. Then a $25 Million annual (and stair-stepped up yearly) payment on top of that. AND $25 million to the foundation of Acadiana for charity work
If what I read is correct I believe that Vermilion parishes annual tax revenue is under 90 million, so the 45 million in year one is a 50%+ bump.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:45 pm to lsu777
Illegal aliens living in tents in the woods. FB already going.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 12:49 pm to Prominentwon
Watching the fuel being burned off the B52s engines on approach is a sight to see
Posted on 8/26/26 at 1:28 pm to lsu777
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lsu777
Posted on 8/26/26 at 2:12 pm to ThuperThumpin
We have cox and we’re about done. The cost has gotten ridiculous .. figure we just as soon try starlink. Well change back if needed.
This post was edited on 8/26/26 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 8/26/26 at 2:46 pm to tiger91
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We have cox and we’re about done. The cost has gotten ridiculous .. figure we just as soon try starlink. Well change back if needed.
COX in our area (Baton Rouge) is really feeling the heat from competition. Our bill was around 215.00 for gigabit internet and home phone. It was absurd.....We called to see if they had any offers to lower our bill and mentioned we were considering ATT. They offered to cut our bill in half if we gave their mobile service a shot free of charge for a year and we could cancel the mobile service after that if we didnt want it. We did have to pay for the phone but its was only $50.00. Long story short we lock in the same service for half price for five years. Its worth giving them a call and mentioning your desire to check out competition.
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