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TheSurge
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| Registered on: | 11/10/2009 |
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re: Huey P. Long was shot on this date 90 years ago at the Capitol
Posted by TheSurge on 9/11/25 at 11:34 am to TigerinKorea
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That's what I believe. As a senator, his message was beginning to resonate with the rest of America during the Great Depression, a time when Americans were searching for answers. FDR was unable to help Americans dig themselves out. Long posed a threat to Roosevelt's presidency, whether directly or indirectly, and I believe FDR understood that.
Have you seen any evidence of this? FDR had the strongest incentive to kill Huey, but I just haven't found any research that would connect the dots.
It that time, so many people wanted Huey dead that it could have been anybody.
My uncle (LA political history buff) said Huey's wound wasn't fatal and the BR doctors didn't provide treatment to their best efforts. Huey had ticked off white collar Louisianians to the point that they let him bleed to death in the hospital.
T Harry Williams' book is a must read. Williams said that in the hours before Huey's assignation, Carol Weiss was calling hit patients rescheduling appointments for the next few days. You don't reschedule future appointments if you plan to be on the run. For that reason, I don't believe Dr. Weiss was the shooter.
Williams' book also says that after Huey's death, when the Earl Long regime was ruling LA, Walt Disney came to the state with big plans to build Disney World on the Northshore. In the meeting Earl's people purely focused on how many dollars they could soak out of Disney and into their pockets. Walt was so disgusted, that he abandoned his Louisiana plans and switched his location to Orlando.
What could have been. F Huey Long
T Harry Williams' book is a must read. Williams said that in the hours before Huey's assignation, Carol Weiss was calling hit patients rescheduling appointments for the next few days. You don't reschedule future appointments if you plan to be on the run. For that reason, I don't believe Dr. Weiss was the shooter.
Williams' book also says that after Huey's death, when the Earl Long regime was ruling LA, Walt Disney came to the state with big plans to build Disney World on the Northshore. In the meeting Earl's people purely focused on how many dollars they could soak out of Disney and into their pockets. Walt was so disgusted, that he abandoned his Louisiana plans and switched his location to Orlando.
What could have been. F Huey Long
FIFY
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If these projects were so profitable, then they'd fund it themselves, rather than ask for more taxpayer payoffs to donors.
I send my kids to a good Catholic school in Houston, probably one of the ones your considering. Many have a strong Louisiana contingency and we've been very happy thus far. Just remember to apply early, the application process is very competitive post-COVID.
For what its worth, several friends of mine went to top private schools in Houston and could to send their kids to any private school in town. But they choose to send their kids to our Catholic school because the families seem more normal.
Good luck
For what its worth, several friends of mine went to top private schools in Houston and could to send their kids to any private school in town. But they choose to send their kids to our Catholic school because the families seem more normal.
Good luck
re: Dead and Co Cornell
Posted by TheSurge on 5/9/23 at 2:24 pm to BrotherEsau
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After seeing that setlist and listening today on archive, I feel robbed by the jazz fest show
My mind's still blown by Jazz Fest's Drums > Space. What a cool - and fitting - collaboration.
Just got back from Bar Harbor, Maine. Awesome trip highly recommend it. Spent a couple of days in Acadia national park which hosts bunch of outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, camping, stargazing, fishing, bike riding, etc.
Don't know how its going to be in August, but the temp ranged from 45-70 over the past few days.
Don't know how its going to be in August, but the temp ranged from 45-70 over the past few days.
The 19th amendment was a grave mistake
re: Dallas suburb growth compared to Houston and San Antonio suburb growth.
Posted by TheSurge on 1/28/22 at 1:13 pm to turnpiketiger
Most non-tech corporate relocations pick DFW over Hou.
Simply because DFW has a slightly better climate and its central geography makes it easier to get to the rest of the country.
Simply because DFW has a slightly better climate and its central geography makes it easier to get to the rest of the country.
re: Quebec City and New Orleans were established by the same people in similar periods
Posted by TheSurge on 11/11/21 at 8:39 am to white beans
One has Canadians and the other one doesn't
I'll be there. I rarely go to shows anymore so I splurged for a pit ticket. Cant wait :dude: :usa:
re: Would You Drive This? New Ford Raptor Pickup
Posted by TheSurge on 9/1/21 at 8:51 am to Cajunhawk81
No, people would think you're gay.
Not getting built, because this could never be financed.
And if by chance a lender is dumb enough to do this, I'd like to buy a credit default swap on that loan.
And if by chance a lender is dumb enough to do this, I'd like to buy a credit default swap on that loan.
re: The Greatness of Jerry Garcia is hard to comprehend much less duplicate. TMNS 04/30/77
Posted by TheSurge on 6/11/21 at 3:58 pm to Treacherous Cretin
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(He’s also got a really hot daughter in case you haven’t seen her.)
Come on man
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So he mentioned the first weekend of jazz fest or jazz fest in general? Brother is deciding between the two weekends. Hoping schedule comes out soon because he’s pretty eager to book his ticket
The rumor is 10/9. Fits best within their schedule.
Another benefit, Jazzfest gave D&C their normal time allocation (2 sets with a break) when they were originally scheduled for 2020. Jazzfest typically only gives artist a single longer set (like 90 minutes).
I expect Jazzfest to be the full show with even some surprise guests like last time they played in NOLA.
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Is this inside scoop news or assumption?
Its pretty much official. Oteil commented about jazzfest on his instagram.
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Is Dead & Company Any Good Live?
Yes. Its not THE Grateful Dead and they do play at a slower pace. But they have their magical moments when they play up to expectations. For example:
Surgree
Truckin'
Shakedown Street
Todd probably has a great credit score.
re: Who makes the best Hawaiian shirts?
Posted by TheSurge on 3/23/21 at 9:28 am to JumpingTheShark
Tabasco... not even debatable.
re: When's the last time you bought a gallon of milk?
Posted by TheSurge on 3/3/21 at 10:01 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
The OT is getting lame
re: Developers in 'tug-of-war' over Baton Rouge's River Park
Posted by TheSurge on 12/8/20 at 1:59 pm to GardenDistrictTiger
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This is clearly a situation that demands minority participation and set asides.
Does mean mandating participation from BR's ethnic minority, caucasians?
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