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re: AG threatens 8 New Orleans leaders with removal from office in court clerk battle
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:36 am to Red Stick Rambler
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:36 am to Red Stick Rambler
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I seriously doubt Cubbies will even acknowledge this question.
For her sake, I would gain respect for her if she replied with an honest, logically defendable position. Not that she needs or wants my respect.
But I have said before, and will say many times again, the liberal mindset isn't based in logic as they tend to reach a conclusion they like, then stop there. Any issues beyond that be damned.
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Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:49 am to 4cubbies
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I’m not pretending anything. You’re pretending Napoleon was elected to be clerk of the combined courts.
The title is CLERK OF COURT! That means ALL OF THE COURT!
NOLA can go kick rocks with this bullshite. BR is correct
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:51 am to 4cubbies
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No one is disputing that.
But that’s exactly what you’re doing. Quit being obtuse
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:58 am to 4cubbies
You should stick to analyzing eggplants that look like former Presidents.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:16 am to infantry1026
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The title is CLERK OF COURT! That means ALL OF THE COURT
It is very simple to understand. Voters want to elect a Clerk of Court after electing a Clerk of Civil Court and Clerk of Criminal Court. Why are you opposed to an election?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:24 am to Red Stick Rambler
I’ve already acknowledged the legislature likely possessed the constitutional authority to abolish the office.
My argument is narrower than the one you keep attributing to me.
I’m questioning the democratic legitimacy of abolishing an elected office after voters had already selected someone for it but before he could assume office, thereby rendering that election outcome politically meaningless.
You appear to believe that if the legislature possesses the technical authority to do that, then no legitimate democratic concern exists.
My argument is narrower than the one you keep attributing to me.
I’m questioning the democratic legitimacy of abolishing an elected office after voters had already selected someone for it but before he could assume office, thereby rendering that election outcome politically meaningless.
You appear to believe that if the legislature possesses the technical authority to do that, then no legitimate democratic concern exists.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:27 am to TD422
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Serious question: how do you reconcile the removal of Napoleon (a duly elected official), to be replaced with Johnson - a retired, not-elected-to-the-position of Clerk of Court?
Napoleon was not duly elected to the position of Clerk of Court.
I’m under the impression that whoever is appointed as an interim office holder is not eligible to run for that same office. Appointing Napoleon would disqualify her from running for the office.
This post was edited on 5/14/26 at 11:29 am
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:29 am to 4cubbies
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I’m questioning the democratic legitimacy of abolishing an elected office after voters had already selected someone for it but before he could assume office, thereby rendering that election outcome politically meaningless.
You appear to believe that if the legislature possesses the technical authority to do that, then no legitimate democratic concern exists.
Both can exist, but I believe the point is that the concern over the action (or the results of the action) doesn't override the legality of the action.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:43 am to Bard
Thanks for the response.
The legislature exercising its legal authority in this manner raises legitimate concerns about democratic legitimacy and voter representation that I believe merit thoughtful consideration.
The legislature exercising its legal authority in this manner raises legitimate concerns about democratic legitimacy and voter representation that I believe merit thoughtful consideration.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:55 am to 4cubbies
The legislature has the legal authority to eliminate the position. Period.
So tell us, what other legislative powers would you like to restrict?
So tell us, what other legislative powers would you like to restrict?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 11:57 am to 4cubbies
You are either intentionally dishonest or stupid. The mental gymnastics you are going through to try to make your point is actually funny to me.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:00 pm to 4cubbies
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Napoleon was not duly elected to the position of Clerk of Court. Napoleon was not duly elected to the position of Clerk of Court.
I’m under the impression that whoever is appointed as an interim office holder is not eligible to run for that same office. Appointing Napoleon would disqualify her from running for the office.
You keep dancing around the question.
Do you believe the state legislature has the authority to expand, restrict or change the duties and functions of an office or position that is created by state law?
Do you believe that every time the state legislature expands, restricts or changes the duties or functions of an office they have created a "new office" that requires a new election?
As an extention of the above questions, why would Ms. Napoleon have to "run" for the office she already holds under state law?
And getting back to the original point of this thread (that YOU started), why do you think the AG "threatened" the New Orleans mayor and city council?The state legislature changes state law and abolishes the office of criminal clerk and assigns those duties to the duly elected civil clerk - how is the New Orleans City Council not exceeding its authority when it appoints an interim clerk and calls a special election to replace Chelsea Napoleon and perform the duties that state law assigns to Ms. Napoleon in her capacity as the duly elected Civil Clerk?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:02 pm to 4cubbies
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So we have a Civil Clerk of Court that also performs the duties the Criminal Clerk of Court but no Criminal Clerk of Court. Just the Civil Clerk?
This proves she just wants attention.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:33 pm to Red Stick Rambler
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You keep dancing around the question.
Do you believe the state legislature has the authority to expand, restrict or change the duties and functions of an office or position that is created by state law?
Are you just not reading my responses?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:34 pm to bgtiger
It proves that I’m pointing out logical inconsistencies to people who don’t appear to be concerned about logical inconsistencies.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:35 pm to 4cubbies
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It proves that I’m pointing out logical inconsistencies to people who don’t appear to be concerned about logical inconsistencies
You’re either being intentionally obtuse or you are stupid. I am sure it’s the latter
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:37 pm to 4cubbies
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Napoleon was not duly elected to the position of Clerk of Court.
What's this then? Ballotpedia
Chelsey Richard Napoleon (Democratic Party) is the Orleans Parish Civil Court Clerk in Louisiana. She assumed office in 2018. Her term ended on May 4, 2026.
Richard Napoleon (Democratic Party) won re-election for Orleans Parish Civil Court Clerk in Louisiana outright in the primary on October 11, 2025, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Look, you have your politics, your position, and your worldview. Suffice it to say - WE DISAGREE. But you're being willfully obtuse. You hold nothing as an absolute regardless of the evidence. You're a true believer, and the worst kind. Grow up, grow some sort of character / moral compass, and get in the real world. Because you cannot be taken seriously. But we all knew that already.
You do realize some on here interact with you just to watch you flail around, right?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:52 pm to TD422
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Chelsey Richard Napoleon (Democratic Party) is the Orleans Parish Civil Court Clerk in Louisiana. She assumed office in 2018. Her term ended on May 4, 2026.
Are you claiming there is still an office of “Civil Clerk of Court” in Orleans Parish?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:59 pm to 4cubbies
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Do you really not understand
There is no new office.
Nothing you say changes that.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 1:00 pm to 4cubbies
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Are you claiming there is still an office of “Civil Clerk of Court” in Orleans Parish?
It became simply the Clerk of Court when the former criminal clerk was absorbed by her office.
This isn't complicated.
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