Comments for Louisiana Politics http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog http://blogs.theadvocate.com Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:56:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Union declines to identify schools by tom w http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/07/31/union-declines-to-identify-schools/#comment-19019 tom w Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:56:07 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=1339#comment-19019 isn't that blackmail? isn’t that blackmail?

]]> Comment on Another recall petition for rep over education by Peggy Schwarz http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/06/25/another-recall-petition-for-rep-over-education/#comment-8366 Peggy Schwarz Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:32:01 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=1250#comment-8366 Agree! But you know what he meant. All of this name-calling is a classic ploy of propaganda - just a stupid distraction to confuse people about what is truly happening. It won't work this time! Agree! But you know what he meant. All of this name-calling is a classic ploy of propaganda – just a stupid distraction to confuse people about what is truly happening. It won’t work this time!

]]> Comment on Another recall petition for rep over education by Peggy Schwarz http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/06/25/another-recall-petition-for-rep-over-education/#comment-8360 Peggy Schwarz Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:38:19 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=1250#comment-8360 From: Schwarz & Boleware (Originally posted yesterday evening at 8:00 but my comment is still "awaiting moderation" for 16 hours. Let's try again! Sorry – we could not answer the phone this morning b/c we were in an important mtg. at school completely unrelated to this matter. Despite the fact that we are 9 month employees who are not paid to work over summer, like ALL dedicated teachers – we do it anyway. However, I did call The Advocate as soon as I was able to do so this afternoon. That would have been SOONER if my cell battery wasn’t dead from several long phone calls from Mr. Garofalo this afternoon – apologizing, claiming that he didn’t receive my many correspondences (or anyone else’s??), requesting that I cancel the recall, & meet with him to discuss “my concerns” & see “how much we have in common” now that the legislative session is completely over. I will try to be more vigilant attending to my phone in the future. One thing is for sure – I will never waste my cell battery on Rep. Garofalo again. Before you criticize us for making a mistake on our initial paperwork, you might consider that the fact that we had to re-submit the paperwork b/c we have NO experience with recalls underscores the fact that we are real people, real teachers who love our students, our colleagues & our community & we are not a SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP! Really, Mr. Garofalo! Not to worry, though – we are fast learners! You will see! From: Schwarz & Boleware (Originally posted yesterday evening at 8:00 but my comment is still “awaiting moderation” for 16 hours. Let’s try again!
Sorry – we could not answer the phone this morning b/c we were in an important mtg. at school completely unrelated to this matter. Despite the fact that we are 9 month employees who are not paid to work over summer, like ALL dedicated teachers – we do it anyway.
However, I did call The Advocate as soon as I was able to do so this afternoon. That would have been SOONER if my cell battery wasn’t dead from several long phone calls from Mr. Garofalo this afternoon – apologizing, claiming that he didn’t receive my many correspondences (or anyone else’s??), requesting that I cancel the recall, & meet with him to discuss “my concerns” & see “how much we have in common” now that the legislative session is completely over.
I will try to be more vigilant attending to my phone in the future. One thing is for sure – I will never waste my cell battery on Rep. Garofalo again. Before you criticize us for making a mistake on our initial paperwork, you might consider that the fact that we had to re-submit the paperwork b/c we have NO experience with recalls underscores the fact that we are real people, real teachers who love our students, our colleagues & our community & we are not a SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP! Really, Mr. Garofalo! Not to worry, though – we are fast learners! You will see!

]]> Comment on Another recall petition for rep over education by Vicky http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/06/25/another-recall-petition-for-rep-over-education/#comment-8323 Vicky Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:40:45 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=1250#comment-8323 "Garofalo on Monday called the recall petition a retaliation from a special interest group." In a way, he speaks the truth. Our special interest is our school children in the state of Louisiana. Instead of retaliation, it's using the democratic process to right the wrongs done by "education reform". “Garofalo on Monday called the recall petition a retaliation from a special interest group.”

In a way, he speaks the truth. Our special interest is our school children in the state of Louisiana. Instead of retaliation, it’s using the democratic process to right the wrongs done by “education reform”.

]]> Comment on Another recall petition for rep over education by Peggy Schwarz http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/06/25/another-recall-petition-for-rep-over-education/#comment-8316 Peggy Schwarz Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:00:25 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=1250#comment-8316 From: Schwarz & Boleware: Sorry - we could not answer the phone this morning b/c we were in an important mtg. at school completely unrelated to this matter. Despite the fact that we are 9 month employees who are not paid to work over summer, like ALL dedicated teachers - we do it anyway. However, I did call The Advocate as soon as I was able to do so this afternoon. That would have been SOONER if my cell battery wasn't dead from several long phone calls from Mr. Garofalo this afternoon - apologizing, claiming that he didn't receive my many correspondences (or anyone else's??), requesting that I cancel the recall, & meet with him to discuss "my concerns" & see "how much we have in common" now that the legislative session is completely over. I will try to be more vigilant attending to my phone in the future. One thing is for sure - I will never waste my cell battery on Rep. Garofalo again. Before you criticize us for making a mistake on our initial paperwork, you might consider that the fact that we had to re-submit the paperwork b/c we have NO experience with recalls underscores the fact that we are real people, real teachers who love our students, our colleagues & our community & we are not a SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP! Really, Mr. Garofalo! Not to worry, though - we are fast learners! From: Schwarz & Boleware:
Sorry – we could not answer the phone this morning b/c we were in an important mtg. at school completely unrelated to this matter. Despite the fact that we are 9 month employees who are not paid to work over summer, like ALL dedicated teachers – we do it anyway.
However, I did call The Advocate as soon as I was able to do so this afternoon. That would have been SOONER if my cell battery wasn’t dead from several long phone calls from Mr. Garofalo this afternoon – apologizing, claiming that he didn’t receive my many correspondences (or anyone else’s??), requesting that I cancel the recall, & meet with him to discuss “my concerns” & see “how much we have in common” now that the legislative session is completely over.
I will try to be more vigilant attending to my phone in the future. One thing is for sure – I will never waste my cell battery on Rep. Garofalo again. Before you criticize us for making a mistake on our initial paperwork, you might consider that the fact that we had to re-submit the paperwork b/c we have NO experience with recalls underscores the fact that we are real people, real teachers who love our students, our colleagues & our community & we are not a SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP! Really, Mr. Garofalo! Not to worry, though – we are fast learners!

]]> Comment on House panel discusses closing prisons by concerned family and community memebr in Avoyelles http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/03/13/house-panel-discusses-closing-prisons/#comment-3146 concerned family and community memebr in Avoyelles Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:55:52 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=155#comment-3146 What the legislators and newspapers are not stating to the public is that if state correctional employees go to work at Angola -as one legislator stated employees can do- is that Angola will only accept a worker as a tranfer up to a master- sergeant position. What about Captains, Wardens, etc...? They will have to take two or more drops in position and pay to work there. Plus, do not forget, if Avoyelles Correctional center is privatized, that the level of safety in the prison will drop. Private prison workers are not as trained and paid for that level of security as state employees are. We have three schools in the area near Avoyelles Correctional Center: Cottonport Elementary, Plaucheville Elementary, and St. Joseph Elementary through High School. With decreased security the children of our community are at an increased danger as well. Let's talk economics. With less workers at the prison, there will not be as many people spending money at local stores, gas stations, and restaurants. We loose all the way around. Keep our familys safe, our schools safe, and money flowing through our parish--Our Prisons are not for sale!!! What the legislators and newspapers are not stating to the public is that if state correctional employees go to work at Angola -as one legislator stated employees can do- is that Angola will only accept a worker as a tranfer up to a master- sergeant position. What about Captains, Wardens, etc…? They will have to take two or more drops in position and pay to work there. Plus, do not forget, if Avoyelles Correctional center is privatized, that the level of safety in the prison will drop. Private prison workers are not as trained and paid for that level of security as state employees are. We have three schools in the area near Avoyelles Correctional Center: Cottonport Elementary, Plaucheville Elementary, and St. Joseph Elementary through High School. With decreased security the children of our community are at an increased danger as well. Let’s talk economics. With less workers at the prison, there will not be as many people spending money at local stores, gas stations, and restaurants. We loose all the way around. Keep our familys safe, our schools safe, and money flowing through our parish–Our Prisons are not for sale!!!

]]> Comment on Jindal aides join anti-education revamp press conference by Dee http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/03/19/jindal-aides-join-anti-education-revamp-press-conference/#comment-3120 Dee Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:29:41 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=314#comment-3120 I'm doing my own research using the LDOE site and so far I've found out that 85% of RSD's in the state scored D or F. Jindall and White tell us how well RSD's are doing and what an example they are....so is that what they want for education in our state-D's and F's? You are right, they do cook the books!!! I’m doing my own research using the LDOE site and so far I’ve found out that 85% of RSD’s in the state scored D or F. Jindall and White tell us how well RSD’s are doing and what an example they are….so is that what they want for education in our state-D’s and F’s? You are right, they do cook the books!!!

]]> Comment on Legislator wants hearing on tax refund debt cards by Terry Horne http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/03/19/legislator-wants-hearing-on-tax-refund-debt-cards/#comment-3118 Terry Horne Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:56:50 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=305#comment-3118 “I realize more probably could have been done in the area of educating our citizens,” state Department of Revenue Secretary Cynthia Bridges said.**** i'm not sure if this statement by d.o.r. sec. cynthia bridges is a slap in the face of all louisiaians or simply a testament to her personal intellectual snobbery....i, personally, dislike the tone of the statement... perhaps rather than denigrating the dumb, ignorant electorate, the administration could simply notify the body politique of the changes taking place in the dispensing of refunds due. we could do without the "lack of education" nuances.... “I realize more probably could have been done in the area of educating our citizens,” state Department of Revenue Secretary Cynthia Bridges said.****

i’m not sure if this statement by d.o.r. sec. cynthia bridges is a slap in the face of all louisiaians or simply a testament to her personal intellectual snobbery….i, personally, dislike the tone of the statement… perhaps rather than denigrating the dumb, ignorant electorate, the administration could simply notify the body politique of the changes taking place in the dispensing of refunds due. we could do without the “lack of education” nuances….

]]> Comment on Jindal aides join anti-education revamp press conference by teacherpb http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/03/19/jindal-aides-join-anti-education-revamp-press-conference/#comment-3117 teacherpb Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:40:53 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=314#comment-3117 intimidation tactics intimidation tactics

]]> Comment on Jindal aides join anti-education revamp press conference by Kathy http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2012/03/19/jindal-aides-join-anti-education-revamp-press-conference/#comment-3113 Kathy Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:27:21 +0000 http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/?p=314#comment-3113 Could there be a little paranoia setting in? Could there be a little paranoia setting in?

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