VOTE TODAY FOR A BETTER NEW ORLEANS

Today, before Rhett and I leave for the polls, we decided that there must be a post on this site and others that we have created. THE FUTURE OF THIS CITY IS IN THE HANDS OF ITS CITIZENS. It is time to turn away the politics of the past, to refuse to vote based on ancestry, on political patronage, on inheritance of positions, or on the many biases that have created this morass in which we now exist. It is time that each and every citizen put aside their individual biases and vote for the future and not the past. We will vote for James Perry, not because we wish to throw away a vote as some people say, but because it is the young determined people like him that are the future of this city. We will do so with pride and hope. Tomorrow many will celebrate but we ask the question is tomorrow's celebration of victory for one candidate rather than another a celebration that we can still hold on to in four years. The future of this city is dependent on the vote. Some will not, because of their involvements with the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. What a shame. However, we will put on our coats and hats and we will drive in the Rolls today to the polling place and we will cast our votes with pride. How many others will vote with pride? Will they vote out of alliances and hate instead? Time will tell, time will tell.

IT IS TIME TO TAKE A STAND OF SUPPORT FOR IN THE MAYOR'S RACE

Yes, dears, we have been watching closely. We have listened to the verbage being spouted. We have watched the politicians give their promises and relied on their political connivance (e.g. saying one thing to one candidate and then changing

GET THE INFORMATION ON LOUISIANA

This morning we found an interesting site and suggest that everyone take a look. It is long but important. Take a chance - read it!!! We all must learn and this is an excellent article.
http://transformlouisiana.com/second%20issue%20of%20transform%20LA.html#2nd

POPE MAKES IMPORTANT STATEMENT

Peace begins with a look of respect that recognizes in another man's face a person, regardless of the color of his skin, nationality, language or religion.
POPE BENEDICT XVI,
calls for the respect of all people during the Mass marking the start of the new year Read more: http://www.time.com/time/quotes#ixzz0bPFrOmRL

This appeared earlier today also in a story on WDSU. The story was removed. However, we would like to share our response with those who may read this blog.

The Pope speaks well and all should listen. However, he, his cardinals, his bishops, his priests, his deacons must not simply talk the talk but also walk the walk. Too often they fail to carry out the very words they speak. The Church is for all and in that Church there must be equal treatment for all humans not preference to only some. Jesus, himself, reached out to all, rich and poor, sinless and sinful, people of all faiths, and people of all nations. This is the challenge to the Church once again today. May it and faithful of all faiths combine to achieve this goal.

JANUARY 1, 2010

TO ONE AND ALL A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR. Today, this city, this parish, and surrounding parishes, this state, and this nation are faced with difficulties that call for leadership. That leadership is lacking. We must all face our obligations as citizens and choose leaders of quality and ability and not ones of promises and certain ancestries. We must examine closely their past, including their associations, etc. We must remember the reason why this nation was founded and the words of our founding fathers as found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. This is the basis of my beliefs and those of many others. We have consistently called ourselves our the years - the Velvet Glove Brigade and we will try to post on this site as well as the public sites of New Orleans and Louisiana. Make your voice hear. Make the demands as citizens to the rights that all are entitled to. God Bless the USA.

SO MUCH TO DO AND SO LITTLE TIME

Well, dears, I have been posting away on various sites. It has become quite interesting here in "da parishes" in Southeast Louisiana in particular. Why the scandals are popping up all over the place. However, what is most interesting is the fact that so many people are now starting to take a stand by posting on the internet at the various sites of the news media. What is even more interesting is that some of these politicians have finally caught on to the movement that is growing. We expect this to become even more evident as it gets closer to election time. In addition contractors with the various agencies will be coming even more closely watched as time goes by and disclosures are made. The corruption of this area was finally made public by the storms called Katrina and Rita and the Gustave and Hugo. Yes, all of these storms will play a factor in the disclosure of facts that have laid hidden over the years.

Now is the time for the citizens of Louisiana to band together to overcome what has kept them from the prosperity that was there in good times. The national issues are also a disgrace and we expect disclosures to become evident about them also.

However, the major factor that is still a hindrance to these disclosures and to recovery from the storm is the issue of racism. Immediately the paid analysts start making predictions based on ancestry rather than qualifications. Very unfortunate and people will still fall for this age old battle and not seek the best of the best regardless of ancestry. On one post, we recently, read it stated that we are still fight the Civil War in Louisiana. That might be a correct analysis but what we are fighting is a question of ignorance and hate created by politicians who have taken advantage of people of varied ancestries over the years. How do we solve this War For The Vote?

1. Put aside the isssue of ancestry. This will be hard to do because the politicians will be shoving it into your face at every opportunity that they have.

2. Look carefully at the candidate's qualifications and not their promises.

3. Listen to what they can do, not what they promise to do.

4. Ask what is best for the city, the parish, etc.

5. Join forces with others to make demands on the candidates and be blunt and forceful. Put them behind the 8 ball and not your self.

6. Think about the good of all and not just yourself.

Let's start cleaning house and let's do a complete job. Let the law officials - the DA's, the Federal Attorneys of this state start the move to hold the political criminals liable for their actions. You have seen the tip of the iceberg. However, that iceberg cannot melt until ever last DAMN crook has been given his/her punishment.

It is up to us the ordinary citizen to start the movements. Now, let's do it.

NEW ORLEANS - THE FUTURE

The future of New Orleans depends on the coming elections for mayor, city council membership, etc. For too long the citizens of this state have allowed