Cedric Glover is the New Mayor of Shreveport
 

Glover, a Democrat, won 53 percent of the vote compared to Republican Jones' 47 percent.

I didn't vote for Glover, but Congratulations! Even when "my" candidate looses, I still appreciate the democratic system. I hope he is able to get some things done that his predicessors could not. I am especially interested in ideas on making Shreveport more "business friendly" when compared to other areas.

The people of Shreveport are not very smart. Glover was not impressive as a legislator, therefore who thinks he will be able to handle his new job? Will the city suffer financially? Bossier may grow at a much faster rate now.

Mayor
 

I wonder if he's the fattest mayor in LA. In the US?

I must admit to not following any of our local officials very closely.. But as far as the city suffering financially... didn't Hightower put Shreveport into some HEAVY DEBT ?? WHOEVER won this election.. the new mayor was going to have to do something about all that debt. But as rhertz has said.. Congrats to Glover and I wish him all the best.. and I hope he can do some good for Shreveport.

Im ashamed to admit I didn't vote...but I'd at least HEARD of Glover...just who IS Jones? Does anybody know?

Didn't vote? Well thanks for your honesty. Many of my closest "peeps" aren't even registered to vote.... None of them are proud of that fact. Does anyone know what the voter turnout was? Was it above the voter turnout in Iraq? (above 50%)

People who don't vote, don't have the right to complain about our government. Jones is a great guy.

I think nationally .. voter turnout was like 44%

Wasn't the Iraqi voter turnout above 50% as I recall?? If so, then maybe the "problem in Iraq" isn't so much democrat or republican, but rather something else?

The Mayor
 

Mayor Glover is going to be just like old Keith and spend, spend , spend. I just watched a clip of the city council and with all the fighting that goes on they are like children. Why do the higher educated people stay away from public office ? I think the value of my house in Bossier will be going up in the
next four years and that means tax increase. People have been moving to Bossier for the last ten years to get away from the crime and poor government in Shreveport. Now they have four more years of brother in-law politics in Shreveport and some how I just don't feel like a brother in Shreveport. I did vote and have only missed voting one time in 28 years and I
was the first at my precinct to vote. There will be some flight to Bossier in the
next four years. Try to walk thru the Board Walk with your pants down. Will not happen there.
Isaac

What person in their 'right mind' would run for office ? and put themselves and their families through such an ordeal. Should someone like that actually try and run for office.. the 'politicians' send them through the ringer.

it always amazes me how much money these people spend running for office. no 'normal' person could every afford to run for office it seems, even if they wanted to.

Great guys do not always do great things.

Great guys do not always do great things.
 

It does take a great guy to do great things. It takes someone with the back bone to do great things. I am a minority in Shreveport and I want my fair share of the entitlements.
Isaac

Where is my fair share. I am educated, serving the community in an honorable career. I guess my fair share is being in a high tax bracket. As minority status, according to shreveport census I am a minority as well

Not Voting
 

>People who don't vote, don't have the right to complain about our government.

Sure, they do.

>I guess my fair share is being in a high tax bracket

Our community doesn't have an income tax.

Our community still has to comply with all state and federal regulations. Our commmunity elects officials that particpitate in state and federal decisions.

No, but it could be argued that a "sales tax" is just another form of income tax. Typically the more someone makes, the more they spend proportionally. Of course there are exceptions. But I don't know very many poor people who drive BMW's or rich people who drive Saturns. Most people spend in relation to what they earn.

I've never added up what I pay in income tax, plus social security tax, plus property tax, plus sales tax, plus inventory/property tax, plus payroll tax, plus plus plus... I'm pretty sure it's a substantial amount! ;)

uh...nevermind

Bracket
 

Sales tax isn't bracketed. Everybody in the city is in the same tax bracket sales tax-wise.

Everybody in the city is in the same tax bracket sales tax-wise.
 

Why would anybody not vote ? What about our friend Stelly the tax man. Not
everybody pays the same sales tax. You can go to Bossier to shop and pay
more or out of the city limits and pay less or out of state and pay nothing on
tax free days. I find it hard to take anybody serious that does not vote it kind of taints anything they write or say. I know if I did not vote I would not
tell anyone ! Sounds like a socialist idea.
Issac

Chief of police retires
 

Shreveport's Police Chief Has Retired From The Department

I wonder if that has anything to do with our new mayor ?
I guess that's pretty typical is it not ? for a mayor to pick his chief of police ?

Isabella: Isaac: Isaac: Yes Isaac, what would the neighbors think? Oh, the ignominy, Isaac, the ignominy...oh, the scandal! Ok, in the first place I pay my share of the taxes here and I've lived here as long or longer than either of ya, plus Im a veteran so if its ok with you two, I'll just ***** about our government anytime the mood strikes, ok? How bout them apples? I wont go into the reasons why I didnt vote, but I wont lose any sleep over havin missed it. So Jones is a great guy, Isabella? Is he a great guy because ya know him personally, because he paid ya to say that, or because of his party affiliation? Isaac, by your own admission ya dont even live here, and I wont even mention your atrocious spelling and punctuation and how that might taint anything you say or write (OOPS!) I'm just beside myself with grief since Isabella says I dont have the right to complain and Isaac cant take me seriously...hope this doesnt mean they want me to get a number tat on my arm and a free "relocation" trainride. Ya dont have any large community shower stalls ya want me to step into, do ya? :rolleyes:

Al, for what its worth, IMHO, in an "all volunteer" military, those who serve are casting their ultimate vote. Thanks for serving but don't expect me to call you a "great american", but only because of Hannity. You know what I mean. I'll just call you a great "Early American" from the old West.. LOL, I must buy the Deadwood series and learn more about Al S.

LOL Rhertz, yeah, I get alot of mileage out of my vet status...its one of the benefits of having served. I can sometimes use it to make up for any change Im short when purchasing a tasty snack or beverage, and its particularly effective in situations such as these, where I can use it to pummel my detractors into submission :D

You can always get your free catfish dinner on veterans day from ole Chester Kelly at Cresent Landing Catfish restaurant. :) I was sort of surprised to see him on the ballot for Congress. I liked his platform.

Yeah, I knew about ole Chester's standing offer of a free catfish dinner..hes been doin that for some time now, and ya gotta admit, its one hell of a marketin device. I've never taken him up on it, as I rarely have my DD214 with me. Would've loved to see him unseat McCrery, but alas, twas not to be.

Aww Al, I did not mean to hurt you feelings.

LOL...Isabella, I'll live

Would've loved to see him unseat McCrery
 

But you did not vote Al ??? Your spelling sucks too ! You may be a vet ? I don't know that for sure but I would think if your a vet you would be the first one in line to vote ? Not ! I guess being a vet and older and wiser than everybody and a Christian and a Jew at the same time you have all the bases covered. Apologize for what I said ? NOT ! Al don't get your feelings hurt as we all throw rocks from behind our avatar just pick them up and throw them back. Al did you ever serve in active combat or did you sit behind a desk ? Which branch did you serve in ? I thank you for serving our country ! Next time you have a chance to vote please vote unless something has happened so that they will not let you vote ? I am sure you have your reasons I just do not know what they are. Isabella stand by your statement and don't cut bait and run from the truth.
Isaac

Take it easy Isaac .. gettin' a little excited there. :)

It's HUMP DAY. so they say.

I agree with Isaac, voting should be expected if you want to actively participate in society or complain... Not much to set you apart from a convicted felon..... except he can complain without voting. If anyone here is a convicted felon I do not mean to offend.

Take it easy Isaac .. gettin' a little excited there.
 

Oh these are very exciting times in which we live. I have thick skin and I will never get mad while posting thoughts on a public forum. Sometimes I agree
with Al and other times I don't. I am sure Al is a nice enough guy but to attack my spelling and not stick with the subject at hand is a tactic that is used by people running for office. Thank you for your concern and hey Al nothing personal because I don't know who you are. Mr moderator I will stick to the subject too. I don't think Al comes on line until after I go to bed so we
have twelve hours to mull the comments :-)
Have a great hump day !
Isaac

I'm no moderator, and I don't play one on t.v. either :-)
Everybody just seemed to be getting just a bit excited is all.
No harm, no foul .

I just feel that there's a few scenarios that allow someone to COMPLAIN all they want, regardless if they "Voted" or not. Bottom line, you can vote, and still not get your way.. Between someone being a Veteran, or someone owning a business in shreveport, but not living in Shreveport.. I think both reasons give someone reason/excuse to complain. Personally I don't live in Shreveport. Sure the heck work there, sure the heck spend plenty of money in Shreveport. And think I have all the right in the world to complain about something if I don't like it. and I don't know Glover from Jones one bit.. I wish the Big Man Glover all the luck, and hope he can straighten out some things.

As seen on tv
 

I know I have seen you on tv late night tv ! Anybody drink to that ???
Isaac

Ordinarily I'd say ABSOFREAKIN'LUTELY however, as you can see from my avatar picture.. my bar is located OUTSIDE.. and it's a bit cold and wet and windy on the outside :)

not that this has ever stopped me before so , yea, I'll drink to that.

LateNight

Isaac: About 99% of my misspellings are intentional/deliberate, smart guy...I would've thought you'd have figured that out by now!

Isaac: Thats right, Isaac, on the net we can be anything we want. And I'd be only too happy to prove my vet status to you if I cared enough to go to the trouble...but hey, LateNight can vouch for me unless you think I could get him to lie on my behalf. As for me being first in line to vote, I don't need a lecture from you or anyone else about civic duty. Being a vet means never having to say you're sorry where issues like this are concerned. Older and wiser? Wrong on both counts...you said that, not me...I never claimed to be either. And I think you sort of tipped your hand about your feelings for the Jews early on, Isaac...like I told you before, when it comes to folks like you I'm 100% Jewish, make no mistake.

Isaac: Again Isaac, thats you talking. I never asked for an apology...my feelings were not hurt so I did not expect either you or Isabella to offer one...which is fortunate since you had no intention of apologizing in the first place (thanks anyway, Isabella, for your apology, unnecessary though it was). Nor are any thanks necessary for my having served...it was merely one of the many hats I've worn in my resume and my reasons for enlisting had very little to do with patriotism. Just so you'll know, I was a U.S. Army radio operator, which is a "combat support" MOS, as opposed to a "combat" MOS. In Army parlance, I was what was called a "REMF", or "Rear Echelon Mother F*****. There were alot of us, Isaac...my particular mission was to support the combat troops in the areas of radio and teletype. But we were by no means safe...I was once told that soldiers in my occupational specialty had a life expectancy of something like 30 seconds after airing their first transmissions over the battlefields of Vietnam...and that was THEN. I personally never saw action as I was discharged right before Op Desert Storm. Not that any of this is relevant.

So...in retrospect, Isaac, I had no idea that my honest albeit politically incorrect admission (from behind my avatar, no less) would draw such derision from the likes of you and Isabella. But you're right Isaac, so in the future I'll likely keep such admissions to myself..if for no other reason than that there are other things I could be doing with my time besides mounting a vigorous defense of my actions/inactions in print.

I vouch, I vouch ! :) ol' Al joined the Army alright.. he did some other crazy things back in his day as well :)


LateNight

I'll vouch for Al. We fought together at Bull Run. I took a arrow in the leg, and ole Al was kind enough to pour some gun powder on my wound and ignited it to sterilize it. He saved my life! Which was a much better experience than when he cured me of my kidney stones a few years later. :D

<chuckles>...Your levity is always appreciated, RHertz...keeps me from taking myself too seriously...thanks. :cool: