Glover becomes Shreveport's first African American Mayor

sbl_admin · 11-28-2006, 09:21 PM

Cedric Glover made history Tuesday, becoming the city of Shreveport's first African American mayor

Bob · 11-28-2006, 09:46 PM

Nothing against the mayor.. but for his own health and safety, the first thing he should do is go on a major diet :-)

Maybe he could eat a subway everyday downtown, and lose 100 lbs or so, be the next Subway "guy"

MattyMattyChooChoo · 11-29-2006, 10:06 AM

While I have no problem with Cedric Glover winning the mayoral election if he is the best man for the job, I do have a problem with making it a racial issue. I haven't heard much of anything outside of "he's the first black mayor of Shreveport". Really, I don't care if he's black, yellow, red, pink with purple polkadots. Can he do the job? The hype is over the color of his skin, not over his qualifications. If it were the first white mayor in Shreveport, heads would roll.

LateNight · 11-29-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyMattyChooChoo

While I have no problem with Cedric Glover winning the mayoral election if he is the best man for the job, I do have a problem with making it a racial issue. I haven't heard much of anything outside of "he's the first black mayor of Shreveport". Really, I don't care if he's black, yellow, red, pink with purple polkadots. Can he do the job? The hype is over the color of his skin, not over his qualifications. If it were the first white mayor in Shreveport, heads would roll.

So Matty.. I was with you up to that last sentence there ? I agree that yea, lets get past the 'hype' and onto business.. not that I followed mayoral business before :-) But I don't get that last bit ? if he were the first white mayor heads would roll ? Just curious.

joepole · 11-29-2006, 12:35 PM

It is impossible for race to not be an issue. The race of the mayor directly affects the job.

Isaac-Saxxon · 11-29-2006, 04:19 PM

It was a race about race from the start. I have to say he seems like a nice enough guy but can he get a grip on crime in Shreveport ? This election may be viewed as a open door for more crime to those who do the crimes. Will he be a puppet for the casino people or will he hold the line only time will tell. We
have four years to find out. The race card is one of the major cards for the far left.
Isaac

enshreve · 12-18-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyMattyChooChoo

While I have no problem with Cedric Glover winning the mayoral election if he is the best man for the job, I do have a problem with making it a racial issue. I haven't heard much of anything outside of "he's the first black mayor of Shreveport". Really, I don't care if he's black, yellow, red, pink with purple polkadots. Can he do the job? The hype is over the color of his skin, not over his qualifications. If it were the first white mayor in Shreveport, heads would roll.

Matt it's a pretty big deal when the first black mayor is elected in our closed-minded redneck community. So lighten up.

11-28-2006, 09:21 PM	#1
sbl_admin Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,965 Rep Power: 260	Glover becomes Shreveport's first African American Mayor Cedric Glover made history Tuesday, becoming the city of Shreveport's first African American mayor

11-29-2006, 12:35 PM	#5
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 259	Mayor It is impossible for race to not be an issue. The race of the mayor directly affects the job.

11-29-2006, 04:19 PM	#6
Isaac-Saxxon SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,421 Rep Power: 317	It is impossible for race to not be an issue It was a race about race from the start. I have to say he seems like a nice enough guy but can he get a grip on crime in Shreveport ? This election may be viewed as a open door for more crime to those who do the crimes. Will he be a puppet for the casino people or will he hold the line only time will tell. We have four years to find out. The race card is one of the major cards for the far left. Isaac

11-28-2006, 09:46 PM	#2
Bob Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 118 Rep Power: 221	Nothing against the mayor.. but for his own health and safety, the first thing he should do is go on a major diet :-) Maybe he could eat a subway everyday downtown, and lose 100 lbs or so, be the next Subway "guy"

11-29-2006, 10:06 AM	#3
MattyMattyChooChoo Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Shreveport Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	While I have no problem with Cedric Glover winning the mayoral election if he is the best man for the job, I do have a problem with making it a racial issue. I haven't heard much of anything outside of "he's the first black mayor of Shreveport". Really, I don't care if he's black, yellow, red, pink with purple polkadots. Can he do the job? The hype is over the color of his skin, not over his qualifications. If it were the first white mayor in Shreveport, heads would roll.

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