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re: Study shows nearly half of ‘Covid deaths’ not caused by virus
Posted by BigJim on 4/29/25 at 11:47 pm
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Study shows nearly half of ‘Covid deaths’ not caused by virus
…in Greece
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re: thoughts on gov Landry to this point
Posted by BigJim on 4/29/25 at 12:52 pm
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If you are referring to the recent corporate announcements of big companies locating in LA, he has had nothing to do with those. These things take years to come into fruition. He just happened to be the one who got to stand at the podium and announce them.
I think you are basically right.
The exception would be Meta. That really started at Washington Mardi Gras last year. Now, that isn't to say that Landry had a ton to do with it, but he should get some credit for it.
re: thoughts on gov Landry to this point
Posted by BigJim on 4/29/25 at 12:41 pm
Bit of a contrarian on this, but hear me out.
He has actually done better than I thought. He got some good secretaries in his cabinet. Tax reform is a big deal, and economic development looks good. I look forward to workforce development improvements.
That said...I had dirt-level low expectations of him. Not a fan of his power consolidation and gutting of ethics in the state. And blocking insurance reform is just terrible.
He has actually done better than I thought. He got some good secretaries in his cabinet. Tax reform is a big deal, and economic development looks good. I look forward to workforce development improvements.
That said...I had dirt-level low expectations of him. Not a fan of his power consolidation and gutting of ethics in the state. And blocking insurance reform is just terrible.
re: thoughts on gov Landry to this point
Posted by BigJim on 4/29/25 at 12:36 pm
:lol:
re: Battleships should make a comeback
Posted by BigJim on 4/28/25 at 11:17 pm
Yes, we should build our Navy around shelling the Houthi.
FFS
FFS
re: Ohio’s version of “school choice” just underwent its first major study: Here are results
Posted by BigJim on 4/28/25 at 7:44 pm
So those results are from the limited version or the open version? And how did they prohibit wealthy families?
re: Educational reform for a modern workforce
Posted by BigJim on 4/27/25 at 8:10 am
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Mandatory physical education/exercise
This is the only thing you said that wasn’t garbage.
re: LA GATOR / Vouchers - Less than 30% of applicants are current public school students
Posted by BigJim on 4/24/25 at 8:58 pm
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Vouchers enable everyone to do the same exact thing Drew Brees does, do what he thinks is best for his child. Why would you rather trap poor children in a failed school. When the money goes with the student the parent can use the money to do what they think is best for their child.
So vouchers for low income kids who cannot escape the system make some sense.
But for wealthier families who can already afford private school, it's just a waste of money.
re: Landry signed the RTO executive order
Posted by BigJim on 4/24/25 at 4:14 pm
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Just wanted to clarify, It’s been a hybrid schedule for years.
Most have been doing 3 days in office and 2 at home. Some have been a 4/1 ratio.
State workers haven’t been completely at home since 2020 or early 2021.
Would this apply to them? Is that still allowed if you have an office but you flex time and occasionally work from home?
re: Landry signed the RTO executive order
Posted by BigJim on 4/24/25 at 4:12 pm
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I doubt there are a ton of road warriors working for the state, but I would imagine their situations wouldn't change. Maybe if one day a week was for reports and paperwork, they would have to go into an office for that day.
Mostly Economic Development and Tourism folks. Not a ton, but I don't see an exception for them.
re: Met with Scalise this morning
Posted by BigJim on 4/24/25 at 2:42 pm
Thanks for the info; it nice to hear what our reps say when they are talking in small group meetings that the public does not attend.
:cheers:
:cheers:
re: Why is the stonk market melting down today?
Posted by BigJim on 4/21/25 at 10:16 am
You posted at 10:13am. Might be a little too soon to make declarations about how the market is doing.
re: Trump tariffs and the Supreme Court
Posted by BigJim on 4/21/25 at 10:03 am
Nice list, good to have for reference later.
re: La. Funded Plaquemine Parish Carmouche Led Legacy Lawsuit Shakedown
Posted by BigJim on 4/19/25 at 9:08 am
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Trump’s support of Governor Joffrey is bewildering.
Not really. It's tactical.
re: Louisiana House Bill 77
Posted by BigJim on 4/18/25 at 11:32 pm
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Law makers fricking with shite they should leave alone once again
re: 6.3K migrants moved to Social Security’s ‘death’ list
Posted by BigJim on 4/15/25 at 9:47 am
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More than 6,300 migrants who are authorized to work in the U.S. have been moved to a Social Security Administration (SSA) list of people who have died after officials deemed them to pose security threats or as wanted by federal law enforcement agencies.
If they were authorized to work here, why do this?
re: Help to edit Wikipedia
Posted by BigJim on 4/12/25 at 9:50 am
Agree with your point and hope you succeed…but you should probably drop Alex Jones as an example.
Another idea, start a new page called Wikipedia Bias and document what you have found so far. There are probably some studies you could site if you googled it
Another idea, start a new page called Wikipedia Bias and document what you have found so far. There are probably some studies you could site if you googled it
re: Annual Screw This Country Thread
Posted by BigJim on 4/11/25 at 2:19 pm
Here's the thing: a lot of that is not even going for any services. Just debt payment. Like 15%.
Of course, citizens and businesses are not footing the full bill for the services they are receiving, so the debt will continue to rise.
Of course, citizens and businesses are not footing the full bill for the services they are receiving, so the debt will continue to rise.
re: Landry calls for 'balanced approach' in fight between trial lawyers, insurers
Posted by BigJim on 4/11/25 at 8:26 am
The problem is there will be a lot of insurance bills. Landry just needs to muddy the waters enough that he and his supporters can claim victory.
re: I Wish Trump Would Give A Prime-Time Address And Explain 1) Where We Are on Tariffs.....
Posted by BigJim on 4/9/25 at 12:56 pm
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I Wish Trump Would Give A Prime-Time Address And Explain 1) Where We Are on Tariffs.....
Meh. Better to wait a few weeks to a month so he can gather some victories.
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