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Can the geniuses in Washington straighten us out
Last week, the politicians and bureaucrats in D.C. told us if we didn’t understand the need for a $700 Billion bailout of nation’s financial markets, we were dumb. […]
Articles by C.B. Forgotston
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Jindal breaks word to voters
Prohibit Legislators from giving themselves pay raises that take effect before the subsequent elections. […]
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Battle brewing over projects in New Orleans
Apparently, there is going to be another war in New Orleans.
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Majority of participants rule
We often hear that in a democracy, a majority rules. It should be more properly stated that in a democracy, a majority of those who choose to participate rule. […]
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Was Jena really a tourist attraction?
Was Jena really a tourist attraction? […]
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Economy sick when government is the top employer
According to the story from the Associated Press, while overall job growth in LA has slowed, government job growth (particularly state government) continues to lead all other job producing segments of the economy. […]
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State should take action against corruption, too
Another part of the legacy of the Blanco Administration was unveiled last week. It is one of corruption. […]
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What’s the point of new state law?
Though I am neither of French or Cajun descent, I’ve always been interested in their cultures which play such a big part in the overall culture of our state. I also have more than a passing interest in our state legislature. […]
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Government grows in Louisiana
According to an Associated Press story: “The fastest growing segment of the economy over the past year has been state government, which added 8,900 jobs: 1,800 more than in the petroleum sector, construction and manufacturing combined.” […]