nolhtairt 0 #1 February 12, 2016 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/02/john_bel_edwards_televised_spe.html#incart_most-read_ So... Edwards announces a severe budget shortfall and says if lawmakers don't vote for his tax increases, then he's going to shut down a lot of services, including health care services and higher learning. Specifically, state universities, including LSU, before the spring semester is completed. This in turn will shut down classes and leave all students with an "Incomplete" grade, rendering them ineligible for NCAA sports this fall. In other words, no (gasp) LSU football. I'm thinking he's bluffing. Who knows? Cajuns could riot in the streets or whatnot, but I'd probably call it political suicide. It's a mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,131 #2 February 12, 2016 >So... Edwards announces a severe budget shortfall and says if lawmakers don't vote for his tax >increases, then he's going to shut down a lot of services, including health care services and higher >learning. On the one hand - good for him for showing people that all their "free stuff" isn't really free, and that they might have to (gasp!) pay for it. On the other hand, when such things happen, canny politicians generally shut down the most visible stuff first to draw attention to their plight - so he may be overstating the problem and its impact on (for example) universities. On the gripping hand, even if he is being overly dramatic about the whole thing, I'd rather have the visible/big things shut down than the more hidden stuff like road and bridge maintenance, food safety inspections and prison security. No one sees those things, but when they fail, they fail in an even bigger way. It still might be political suicide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 February 13, 2016 billvon>So... Edwards announces a severe budget shortfall and says if lawmakers don't vote for his tax >increases, then he's going to shut down a lot of services, including health care services and higher >learning. On the one hand - good for him for showing people that all their "free stuff" isn't really free, and that they might have to (gasp!) pay for it. On the other hand, when such things happen, canny politicians generally shut down the most visible stuff first to draw attention to their plight - so he may be overstating the problem and its impact on (for example) universities. On the gripping hand, even if he is being overly dramatic about the whole thing, I'd rather have the visible/big things shut down than the more hidden stuff like road and bridge maintenance, food safety inspections and prison security. No one sees those things, but when they fail, they fail in an even bigger way. It still might be political suicide. I bet they are all happy now abut the free stuff that were voted to the people from the coffers.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,175 #4 February 13, 2016 billvon>So... Edwards announces a severe budget shortfall and says if lawmakers don't vote for his tax >increases, then he's going to shut down a lot of services, including health care services and higher >learning. On the one hand - good for him for showing people that all their "free stuff" isn't really free, and that they might have to (gasp!) pay for it. On the other hand, when such things happen, canny politicians generally shut down the most visible stuff first to draw attention to their plight - so he may be overstating the problem and its impact on (for example) universities. On the gripping hand, even if he is being overly dramatic about the whole thing, I'd rather have the visible/big things shut down than the more hidden stuff like road and bridge maintenance, food safety inspections and prison security. No one sees those things, but when they fail, they fail in an even bigger way. It still might be political suicide. Clean, non-toxic water is a luxury that costs too much. Just ask Gov. Rick Snyder.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,283 #5 February 13, 2016 QuoteClean, non-toxic water is a luxury that costs too much. Just ask Gov. Rick Snyder. But that's only true for people who live in cities Gerrymandered to elect Democrats. Republican voters can be assured of a safe water supply.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 February 14, 2016 gowlerkQuoteClean, non-toxic water is a luxury that costs too much. Just ask Gov. Rick Snyder. But that's only true for people who live in cities Gerrymandered to elect Democrats. Republican voters can be assured of a safe water supply. Not really. Look at California.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,283 #7 February 14, 2016 turtlespeed***QuoteClean, non-toxic water is a luxury that costs too much. Just ask Gov. Rick Snyder. But that's only true for people who live in cities Gerrymandered to elect Democrats. Republican voters can be assured of a safe water supply. Not really. Look at California. Are there Rs in CA? Oh yeah, San Diego and Bakersfield.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
