WE THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA....

Is this America?
Have we lost our way and our voices? Come on people let's speak up.
We are just sitting home watching and yelling at that t.v., radio, or computer...complaing to our neighbors. But.
What have we done for ourselves? Why have we let our President walk us into the begining of a Third World War? Our Economy is crashing, oil is dwindling down, prices going up all over the damn world.
Fires, droughts, floods...
and increase in rodents, feral cat's and dogs. No SPCA around to help unless you live across the river.
No reasonable vet's left around to treat your pets. No readily avaliable medical care or mental health care.
More folks being diagnosed with HIV/Aids, still thinking at this day and time...that it is a gay desiase. Our Education lacks educated people to teach our children.
The lawyers are only taking cases that make the news.
No one is helping the little guys leaving every dog for themselves man.
All we seem to be doing is adding to the problems around us.
By creating a hostile enviorment.
How you say?

THE ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT OF WAR and don't say ya didn't know it man...
NOT SCREAMING LOUD ENOUGH WHEN THE VIOLENCE WAS FIRST STARTING TO GET OUT OF HAND MAN.
Not pushing the school system and holding them liable for putting fourth teachers who are educated enough and want to teach in a position of doing just that.
Noooooo instead we have folks teaching our kids with out the proper credentials.
We have kids here without parents or older guardians.
We haven't pushed for a safer gun regulation policy. Nope instead we all want the right to bare arms man and shoot our neighbors when ever we feel the need.
Like two wrongs make a right.

We are so busy yelling with our hands out, but what I would like to know is how many of us have done it on our own and helped out the people to the left of them and the right?
Now we all know we are really in for a tought ride.
So let's start throwing some sticks, twigs, and bullshit into the fire and making some noise.
Our GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO CHANGE IT'S COURSE IF WE ARE TO GROW AS A POPULATION, AS A COUNTRY, AS A UNITED STATES THAT WE CAN ACTUALLY BE PROUD OF...OTHER WISE WE NEED TO JUST PRINT THE PREAMBLE ON TOILET PAPER AND JUST PASS IT AROUND TO WIPE OUR ASSES WITH...
Now let's get busy here folks.
SPEAK UP! LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD AS ONE...
and for anyone out there who doesn't like what I or anyone else has to say regarding this issue? well email me a response and I have absolutly no problem printing your comments and what you think.

So let's get to it people...
I say we need a revelution to start up this country and we the people need to take over once again.
Now how funny would it be for a whole bunch of folks to car pool to the capital and take with them dog shit in plastic baggies, cat shit, people shit...ya get the drift and lot's of brooms of every shap and size and just leave them spead out across the steps of the capital. Let them walk in all the shit that they leave for us.
If they have a problem with it, well then they can clean up that shit all on their own just like we have to ....
My favorite saying for Politicians with the gift of gab and the one's who have kissed the "blarmy" stone...is

EAT SHIT AND LIVE TO TASTE IT!
We the people must take a stand and help ourselves.
WE need to clean up the government and make some noise.
WE need to support our military men and women despite what they are doing that WE know is wrong...etc....we need to pull our pants up and tighten that belt and put on our boots man and kick some ass in the right places.
The WHITE HOUSE, THE SENATE, THE GOVERNMENT,
Our welfare system needs to be fixed and folks who have been on it for generations should be held accountable and be cut....
The government workers that we count on to speak for us should also have to pay into the social security system as well as our president.
They need to cut those perks man and put the money were it is needed.
In the mean time man, we need to step up and help out each other as one big family regardless of colour, religion and race.
If we don't we will only end up hurting ourselves in the long run.
We need to bond together, I don't know how many times I have said this.
Think before you vote, if they screw up let them know.
If they grow too big for their britches...knock them down and let them know.
They work for us, not the other way around.
Take control of your government again and make it work for you and me.
The Right Way.
Ok now, I'm off the box for now.
Until next time.
Peace in the Cities, Peace in the Vallies, Peace in our souls to invade our homes.
Tree





Mr Jindal,
Mohandas Gandhi once said " A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble"

Have you lost all reasoning why your parents, mine and many others immigrated to this country:
- To escape religious persecution.
- To escape oppressive societies.
- To seek a better quality of life for their family
Have you lost credibility in yourself, You sounded like a babbling puppet today on TV explaining your three points why you wont veto the pay raise. In 2007 you made a campaign promise to veto any legislative attempt to raise the salaries of seated lawmakers until the next election.

Have you lied to us? Oppressive leaders lie to the people.


Louisiana is last in everything good that adds to quality of life and first in everything bad.


You now are blitzing the air-waves with public service advertisements claiming you are responsible for the tax cuts. Do you think the people are stupid? We know you opposed these cuts but jumped on the bandwagon when it appeared the Legislature had enough votes to pass.


Mr. Jindal, you campaigned for a new Louisiana. There is a new Louisiana, The people are not sitting back any more. They are watching every move both you and the Legislators make. The Nation is watching! They want to see a return on investment of the billions of dollars sent to turn this state around. They don’t want their hard earned dollars going in the pockets of un-honest politicians.
Mr. Jindal, there is a new Louisiana. Wake up!


Bill Walsh
New Orleans


Mr Jindal,

You have lost all credibility with Louisiana and the Nation. You can't even look people in the face any more. As a voter who supported you twice, I feel you have betrayed the citizens of Louisiana.

Your ethics reform which you publicized all over the country is a sham. You allowed the legislature to water it down so its worse now than before you took office. You are a coward and need to resign from the office.

Bill Walsh
New Orleans

well all righty now here is another good one....

Constitution...




Hi, Everyone
This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time. The
following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye
from GA. This guy should run for President one day...


NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help
everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more
riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the
blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our
great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and
establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt
ridden, and delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a
whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim
they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or
any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire
them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This
country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone --not
just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different
opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always
will be
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you
stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not
expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives
independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing.
Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly
help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing
generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve
nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional
couch potatoes. This one is my pet peeve ...get an education and go
to
work..don't expect everyone else to take care of you!
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be
nice, but if it would turn out the same way as current public housing,
we're not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other
people..If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't
be surprised if the rest of us want to see you put away for the rest of
your sorry life.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If
you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens,
don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in
a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV
or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want
you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times,but we
expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and
vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!)
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an America
means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is
a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic
laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you
are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you
came from!
(and last but not least....)
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history
or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one God. You are
given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at
all, with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of
our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
If you agree, share this with a friend.
No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't.
I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish.
Sensible people of the United States , speak out, because if you do
not, who will?
Hit 'em straight!

ONCE AGAIN...READ ON...AGAIN AND THIS TIME PAY ATTENTION!!!!

PAY & BENEFIT INCREASES (2007)
Supplemental Pay
ACT 281 (HB 4 - Alario) - Raises the state supplemental pay for qualified first responders and provides for pay increases for other public safety-related employees. Supplemental pay for first responders eligible for the state pay supplement will increase from $300 to $425 a month beginning July 1. Those affected by the $1500 a year raise are firefighters, deputy sheriffs, municipal police officers, harbor and bridge police, fireboat employees, public safety officers employed by certain Indian tribes, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, Department of Public Safety officers and campus police officers. The increased pay for DWF agents, DPS officers, campus police and state harbor, bridge and fireboat officers is dependent on approval by the State Civil Service Commission. The pay raise package will cost over $64.8 million a year if fully implemented. The 07-08 budget includes funding for the most of the increased pay, but does not include money for the proposed campus police, state bridge, harbor and fireboat officers, and Indian tribe public safety officers pay raises.
ACT 275 (SB 286 - Heitmeier), ACT 485 (SB 128 - Heitmeier) (CA) - These measures clarify state law and the State Constitution as to who is eligible for supplemental pay to include law enforcement and fire protection officers employed by police agencies who patrol waterways and riverfront areas in municipalities with a population over 450,000.
ACT 483 (SB 2 - Fontenot) (CA) - Proposes to change the State Constitution to prevent lawmakers from cutting state supplemental pay from the proposed increased level. The State Constitution now protects supplemental pay for sheriff deputies, local police, firefighters and constables from reduction, but only at the $300 level. Voters will consider the proposed amendment at the Oct. 2007 statewide election.
Teacher Pay Raise
The Legislature approved a pay raise of $2,375 or about 6% per year for public school teachers in an effort to move Louisiana salaries to the Southern Regional Average, which is $45,169 as determined by the Education Estimating Conference. The state's average teacher pay for the 2006-2007 year was $41,238. As proposed, the increase will cost $157.6 million a year. Additionally, 50% of the annual increase in the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) or about $57 million must be used for teacher pay increases in many school districts. Teachers in 52 of the state's 69 school districts - districts where the average teacher pay is below the regional average or those who are receiving a decrease in state aid - will be eligible for additional raises from those funds, bumping their average pay increase to $3597 or 9%. Teachers last received a general annual pay raise of $1500 in 2006.
School Support Worker Pay Increase
The state budget includes funds for pay raises for school support workers. Governor Blanco proposed a $750 pay increase for school support workers. The Senate changed the state budget to grant a $1000 pay raise. School support workers include non-certificated instructional personnel, instruction support workers and service workers. This year, the average salary for these groups respectively is $15,746, $31,304 and $19,585.
Higher Education Faculty Pay Increase
The state budget allocates $30 million for an average 5% pay increase for college faculty. Higher education officials at the various universities will decide how to allocate the pay raise fund at their various campuses.
State Employee Pay Increase
The state budget includes a pay raise of $1500 per year for state employees, amounting to as much as a 10% increase for some lower-paid classified state workers. An additional pay raise over and above the $1500 a year is proposed for state police and certain employees in jobs that experience high turnover rates such as Corrections, Probation and Parole Officers. State police officers are set to receive an annual pay raise totaling $4300. Adult and juvenile prison guards as well as state probation and parole officers will receive a total $6000 annual pay hike.
Retirees - Cost of living pay raises are provided to retired state employees and teachers only when earnings on retirement systems' investments are adequate to support the raises. No direct state tax dollars are used to fund such raises.
SCR 3 (B. Gautreaux) - Provides legislative authorization for a 2.5% cost of living raise for retired teachers as well as an additional .5% as outlined in ACT 67 (SB 116 - Theunissen). Retirees receiving disability retirement and those who are at least 55 years of age and have been retired for at least one year are eligible for the cost of living raise.
HCR 7 (Schneider) - Provides legislative authorization for a 2.5% cost of living increase for retired state employees as well as an additional .5% as detailed in ACT 67 (SB 116 - Theunissen). Eligibility for the cost of living raise is the same as that for retired teachers.
ACT 67 (SB 116 - Theunnissen) - Authorizes an additional .5% cost of living increase for both retired state workers and teachers to bring the total cost of living raise that kicks in July 1, 2007 to the maximum 3% allowed under law.
Assistant District Attorneys Pay Increase ACT 283 (HB 148 - Farrar) - Increases the pay of assistant district attorneys in the state from $35,000 a year to $45,000 starting July 1. Lawmakers adopted legislation last year to raise the pay of assistant district attorneys from $30,000 to $35,000 as of last July 1, 2006 and $40,000 July 1, 2007.
Judges & Sheriffs Pay Increases
ACT 422 (HB 974 - Farrar) - Continues through June 30, 2010 the annual pay raises of 4.5% to 4.9% that Supreme Court justices, district court judges, juvenile court judges and family court judges have received last year and this year. The state contribution to city and parish court judges pay will also increase by 4.9% a year. Since the salaries of local sheriffs are tied to the salary of judges, sheriffs' pay will also increase. The pay raises will cost about $2.2 million in state spending beginning July 1, 2008. Judges have received pay raises seven of the last 12 years per the recommendations of the Judicial Compensation Commission. Supporters of the raises note, after full implementation of the latest increases, judges pay in Louisiana will be at the southern average. After July 1, 2010, the salary of sheriffs will no longer be tied to the salary of judges. Additional increases in sheriffs' pay will require separate legislative action.
Judges Retirement
ACT 348 (HB 818 - Heaton) - Increases retirement benefits for a specific group of retired judges and surviving spouses of retired judges. The estimated increased cost to the state is $1.1 million over five years.
Clerks of Court Pay Raises
ACT 77 (HB 210 - Faucheux) - Increases the salaries of Clerks of Court based on the population of the parish. Clerks' of Court pay now ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 a year. This measures increases the pay to a range of $88,000 to $108,000 at a cost of over a million dollars a year to parish governments.
Assessors Pay Increases
ACT 97 (HB 467 - Townsend) - Authorizes parish assessors to increase their own pay, using money generated by their offices. Assessors' pay, which is currently dependent on parish population and other requirements such as certification status and personal expense increases, ranges between $60,000 and $80,000 a year. This measure authorizes increases to between $88,290 and $108,290, about a 35% increase. If all assessors opt to increase their pay, the cost to local finances will be over $2.85 million.
Registrar of Voters Pay Raises
ACT 254 (SB 103 - Jackson) - Provides pay raises for registrars of voters, chief deputies and assistants based on the parish population in which they serve and sets new minimum salaries with new step increases for the employees. The new minimum pay for registrars in the largest parishes increases by about $18,000 a year. An amendment was added on the House floor to include the poll commissioners pay raise proposal in this bill. The poll commissioners raise is also included in a separate measure (ACT 297 (HB 347 - Gallot).
Statewide Elected Officials Pay Raises
ACT 440 (HB 489 - Toomy) - Increases the pay of the Governor and other statewide elected officials beginning Jan. 14. 2008, when the new term of office begins. The Governor's salary will increase from $95,000 a year to $130,000 a year. Other state officials will see a raise from $85,000 to $115,000. Statewide elected officials have not received a raise since 1995. The proposed increases are based on recommendations from the Compensation Review Commission created by the Legislature to study elected officials pay.