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Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed a legislative pay raise this morning, reversing an adamant week-long stance that he would let the salary increase become law.
In doing so, Jindal acknowledged that he was breaking his word to legislators.
“I clearly made a mistake by telling the Legislature that I would allow them to handle their own internal affairs … I am correcting my mistake,” the governor said during a press conference at the State Capitol.
From the moment the controversial measure hit his desk, Jindal blasted the raise — a more than doubling of legislators’ pay — as excessive. But he also was steadfast until today in his refusal to veto the measure.
There has been a tremendous public outcry against the pay raise, leading to recall efforts against Jindal as well as five legislators, including the speaker of the House and two Baton Rouge lawmakers.
However, the governor refused to say whether the hue and cry caused him to change his mind.
“I realized this pay raise is inconsistent with a new Louisiana,” he said.
Jindal said he informed House Speaker Jim Tucker, R-Terrytown, and Senate President Joel Chaisson II, D-Destrehan, of the veto this morning.
Tucker and Chaisson did not return calls for comment.
Tucker’s office said the speaker would release a statement on the veto.
Brenda Hodge, spokeswoman for the state Senate, said Chaisson was in court.
Jindal said he expects legislators to be unhappy that he nixed their bid to more than double their base pay.
Previously, in refusing to veto the pay raise, he cited concerns that lawmakers would unravel his initiatives.
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Hooray!!
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He did listen to us! Way to go :)
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too little too late bye bobby
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Well, it's too bad he didn't say this 2 weeks ago. His credibility is still tainted.
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Way to go Bobby. This is one time that I don't mind a politician that changes his position! Let them ask for a pay raise next time!
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he lied
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WAY TO GO LOUISIANA RESIDENTS! WE DID IT!!!!
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Thanks Jindal for finally seeing that the pay raise was a big mistake, and also letting me see that my vote for you was not a mistake!!
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At some point to you have to bow down to those who put you in office. He may be getting the hang of this. Voters 1:Legislature 0
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It's sad to see that the governor cave in to pressures of constituents and deny lawmakers a well-deserved raise.
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Yeah, it's too bad he couldn't see this as a bad idea BEFORE he was threatened with a recall. I can't wait to read the full story on this with comments from the legislators. :) Zing!
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A tiny smidgen of my faith in the system is restored. I still want my vote back.
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It's the right move and this whole ordeal exposes just how wishy washy he is
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Now he needs to veto the creationism bill
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"Too little too late?" I don't think so. The governor had until July 8. Today is June 30. I'm sure there will be naysayers, and many of the governor's critics will adopt that mentality. I don't care when he did it, as long as he did it. I hope this sends a powerful message to our legislators -- they should be ashamed of themselves.
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What a joke. Now he is screwed and so are the voters. Nothing will ever get passed. You people that think you did something special are all in a fantasy land.
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Quit downing the guy. He listened to the people. We all change our minds, because he is governor he isn't allowed to. Give him a break. Way to go Jindal. Thank you for listening to the people of the state.
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THANK YOU, Governor Jindal.....for listening to your citizens!!! You have taken a big step in restoring our faith in you and your compain promises!
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Our governor was being blackmailed by the legislators. That he didn't recognize that two weeks ago speaks of his inexperience. Perhaps he learned something: always take the high road.
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GOOD FOR OUR GOVERNOR! It's a proud day for CHANGE in Louisiana!!! Thank you for sticking up for what the PEOPLE want!
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It's still too little too late!
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Good job Governor Jindal...
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smartest thing he did yet
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Congratulations to all the citizens of Louisiana!! Let's stop there. Don't forget what your legislator did (whether good or bad) when election time comes. And remember they must be watched - they can't be trusted - & it is our job to watch them. By the by: Just how many times (and people) has Jindal lied to about this issue, for his own good? It just happened to go our way this time but I think it is clear he cannot be trusted.
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Well power to the people of Louisiana! Wishy-washy or no, he needed to address this. If the legislature throws a hissy because they didn't get their pay raise well that just shows us what the true intentions of the legislature really is. Stay on your representatives to get true legislation passed. Who cares if Sazerac is our 'official drink"? Fix the roads!
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Well finally he got his head out his ***. I still don't have any faith in him. It should not have taken all this mess to get him to finally open his eyes. I would love to know if the recall petition had anything to do with it. Now hopefully when they try to give themselves a raise next time maybe they will try a 4% like the people who work 5 days a week all year long gets. Since they only work part time I say - earn more money the honest way, by working for it . Go get yourself another part time job and stop trying to get it out of our state. I would still sign a recall for Jindal and Marionneaux!
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Bobby Jindal is the man! I see there are some people still sippin' the hater-ade! I really did not think he was going to veto this. I am glad that he is able to admit his mistake and do the right thing! This is a great day for Louisiana!
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roger barnsworth states "It's sad to see that the governor cave in to pressures of constituents and deny lawmakers a well-deserved raise." The Governor did not "cave" in to the pressures of the constituents (i.e. - the Louisiana voters). The Governor finally LISTENED to the voters. And yes, while he did deny the lawmakers a raise, I don't see it as being a well-deserved raise. Tell me, when was the last time you heard of an employee getting a raise over 100% (much less 250%) after only 6 months into employment. Heck, I'd love to see that type of raise for my full-time job after my probationary period is over!!! My fellow LA citizens, we have seen that our voices CAN be heard loud and clear so long as we ROAR when we want something done how WE want it, not how our politicians WANT it. Let's see if the legislators filibuster more reform legislation. If so, we must roar up again and send the message to our legislators loud and clear... "You work for us, and you must do what we say!" Governor Jindal, thank you for listening to the people. I'm glad to see one of our representatives finally stand up WITH the people. Let's hope he has more fortitude in the future. I'm still behind you Governor!!!
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I was taught to say thank you when someone does something for you: Thank you, Governor Jindal, for doing the RIGHT thing for all of the citizens of Louisiana.
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He had been in talks with legislators for them to try and rescind this pay raise since the session ended and evidently saw that was going now where. So Governor Jindal did the right thing, vetoed the pay raise and left the legislators looking like the bad guys after giving them the opportunity to redeem themselves.
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Looks like Bobby listened to the people, its a good start. Now lets get rid of those bums who voted for this raise. Good day for the people of Louisiana.
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I don't care one bit if the legislature gets mad, they were voted in and they can be voted out. I hope the legislature recall petitions continue forward. I also don't care that they may deserve a pay raise. What they did was inexcusable and unfortuneately may cost them any sort of pay raise in the foreseable future. I for one would have actually voted for a reasonable pay raise along with the cost of living adjustments had I been given a choice. Maybe this will help clear the ranks and we'll get some public servants in office, or at least ones that actually listen, in the next election cycle.
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Great news!! I think that the people of LA need to vote on pay raises for legislators and not leave it up to the legislators to decide.
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Thank you Bobby Jindal! Now I just hope the legislators don't get so angry that they would slow down the governor's ethics agenda. I'm glad the media, newspapers, and the people of LA kept up with this story! It got alot of peoples' attention.
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My representative voted against the pay raise. I hope that those of you whose representatives voted for it will remember this when re-election comes around. It's fresh in our minds now -- please don't forget later.
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Congratulations, Governor Jindal. Even though it went against what he wanted and what he said he would do, he did the right thing for Louisiana - something he'll try to do every time, in his time. The immaturity of our new legislature showed big time. They do deserve a raise, but there's a right way to do it. And I cant' imagine what it must be like trying to be Governor of Louisiana and represent some of the never forgive, never forget, never make a mistake themselves constituents -- like the one that is sad that the Governor gave in to his constituents. That's a good one. By the way, when did they quit teaching Civics in Louisiana? The bottom line on this is that the voters voice was heard -- not by the legislature, but by the Governor. And he acted on it, even knowing the whinners would cry themselves hoarse either way. God Bless You, Governor Jindal -- and all those that voted for you and kept the faith!
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A conservative legend is born. Thank you, Bobby.
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GLORY TO GOD AND TO THE PEOPLE. THE PEOPLE ARE GETTING ENOUGH. BASTANTE FOR ALL YOU ILLEGALS WHO DONT UNDERSTAND THE WORD, ENOUGH.
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Now what about mr moret's salary, should that not also be overturned since he got a 50% increase
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Jindal is a backstabbing liar!
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If these legislators need to make more money, Walmart is always hiring. Let go after the ones who voted for it now and let them know that the ones who voted for them wont stand for this again.
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Boy, he really wants that job with McSame!
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Isn't this what hypocritical Republicans call a "flip flop" when a Democrat does it?
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All of you who are claiming Jindal is "tainted" should consider that: 1) it takes a great deal of courage as a man in the public eye to change your mind and publicly switch positions and 2) more importantly, demonstrating that as an elected official that he is willing to change his position based on the beliefs and convictions of the voters means he is actually listening to the people and that democracy actually works. Maybe he should have had the foresight and done this from day one. But, give him credit for being someone willing to change his mind and listen to the people. I would rather a leader who is willing to admit he made a mistake and do something about it than someone who claims to know all the answers and never change his mind. We all make poor decisions, so, let someone who hasn't cast the first stone.
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Thank you Governor Jindal. I knew you had it in you!!! It's a darn shame you can't rely on greedy elected public servants to step up to the plate, but thank you for doing their job for them. I, too, hope that they don't act like children and stand in the way of further reform. But I bet they pay more attention to their constituents from now on.
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Thank you Governor Jindal for listening to your citizens. Its never to late to right a wrong. Maybe our legislators deserve a raise, but NOT 250%. State workers get 4% for FULL time employment....so I think that is plenty for our legislators also. I don't see them voting for pay raises for State employees (4% barely pays the increase in taxes, no wonder they want more). Our legislators should remember its the people that voted them in office, and they DO run for re-election. God bless you Governor Jindal....and I pray for our legislators to see what they were doing was wrong.
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North la- Even with the increase, Moret took a pay cut to come work for the state. As head of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, he actually made more. The question you need to be asking is whether or not you want your head of Economic Development to be competitive with the private sector. There's a difference between a full0time professional and expert in the field and a legislator. If you want the best minds, you have to pay for it. Trust me, Moret will generate enough economic development for LA to make his salary a GREAT investment.
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What a sad episode for our state. Just when we thought we had earned our way out of the fraternity of banana republics, we find ourselves back on the front pages for all the wrong reasons again. In his veto, Jindal has done the only thing left to him. He finally recognized that the legislators had set a trap for him and he stepped in it! It's important to understand that Jindal set the stage for this with his aloof attitude towards the legislature. The resignation of his legislative director is another sign that this administration has ship wrecked itself in record time. I had high hopes that this wunderkid could pull off his reforms, but he doesn't seem to be able to pay attention long enough to get things done. The ethics reforms look good on paper, but he allowed the legislature to make changes to the ethics board that make those reforms impossible to enforce. He now has ethics reforms but lost the board than enforces those rules. I'm unfortunately reminded of the early days of the Buddy Roemer administration: big on promise, short on results, alienation of those people who could help him achieve his goals. And just for the record, I voted for him.
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In vetoing the bill, Jindal allows the voters to have a voice, way to go Bobby!!!! When election time comes for the legislators, the voters need to remember those who did not remember the Katrina victims, the elderly, the poor, and the ordinary citizen who in these economic times is having great difficulty in providing for their families.
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Thank You, Governor Jindal! You have restored my faith in you. EVERYONE makes mistakes. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone!" He is young, but he has never been a governor before. NO ONE who holds that position, or any other, for that matter, will be mistake-free. However, he has corrected his mistake BEFORE it was too late! Now, my faith in my legistlator(s) is a different story. My representative(s) in the House and the Senate are Jody Amedee (voted against) and Mert Smiley (voted for). Well, Amedee, I'm proud of you and will gladly vote for you again. Smiley, I wouldn't vote for you again if my entire family's life depended on it. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I fully support the legislature getting SOME type of raise, but one that is more within reason, such as the 4% cost of living increase annually. It was said that the legislature has not received a raise since 1980, and for that, I agree it is well past due. However, how many of our current legislators have held that position since that time. So how dare they feel they deserve the raise that was actually due their predecessor(s)! Most of our legislators work full time jobs outside of this part time job. In fact, most of the legislators are business owners. I wonder how many of those who have employees under them, whether it be in the corporate world or the maid in their private home, would allow the employees to give themselves a raise at whatever amount the employee feels is fair? Not a one, I can guarantee it! Again, thank you, Governor Jindal!
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This was a no brainer... and you ran on it Bobby. Do Not Stop the recalls on the Reps. Good Job LOUISIANA. I would like to thank everyone one who had the guts to start the recalls.
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Anyone think that is was a coincidence Jindal's Legislative Director resigned? Isn't the Legislative Director's job to assess the pros and cons of issues and then make reccomendations. I'm thinking someone maybe underestimated this one just a little bit. Unfortunely we are still stuck with a governor that is now going to subject our state to a whole bunch of useless lawsuits because of this stupid creationist law. I guranty this winds up costing us a fortune as well. And will someone tell me why again, that our state won't support stem cell research. It's evil or something right. Must be evil.
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This was a move to further his national career and not for the state. He will not get another thing accomplished in the legislature. He went back on his word to the legislature. We all know now why williams quit. Nothing will be pushed through.
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That's great news. Geaux Bobby. They didn't deserve that significant of a raise. Send it back down and let them figure it out.
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Greg, who make some good points. Although I am not thrilled with his riding the fence, he (JINDAL) did do what the Representatives and Senators would not. He did listen, admit he was wrong, and the bottom line is he VETOED the bill. I will have to give it some thoght.
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I can not believe he vetoed the raise. Now what does that teach the people of Louisiana? If we make a big deal over something we can get what we want? Many citizens believe they are deserving of getting what they want and want everything handed to them. Now that their pay raise has now doubled...what about the important people who DESERVE THE DOUBLED PAY RAISE!!! TEACHERS!!! I did not think Jindal was going to cave in so easily. Im still behind Jindal but that is disappointing. The Legislators suck and need to be recalled one by one...then I would like to see them beg their way back in. I bet that will not work.
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We still need to recall the representatives....and not just the republicans this time. Good move by Bobby Jindal.
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It's sad that it took so long, but better late than never!
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A step in the right direction I suppose. He should have immediately vetoed that horrible pay raise though. Now get to work on killing LSEA! Please don't force your beliefs on our children through education, it's just not right!
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Hey Bobby... GREAT JOB. You did it. Go talk to former Governor Edwin Edwards, the master of the right thing at the right time. The Nation will be watching all those greedy legislators who try to interfer with your goal to reform. Edwards would have held their feet to the proverbial fire and pronounced and announced them mercilessly. You do it, to. Just 150 calls directly to them on your goals will easily keep them in line worrying about re-election to much to mess with you. Keep us posted.
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Thank you, Governor. It took a lot of courage to admit you were wrong an do what was right!
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Democracy Works! Keep holding our leaders accoutable.
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Thank you Gov. Jindal. You have restored my confidence in you. Maybe some of our sorry legislatures will resign now because they don't make enough money.
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I think this doesn't undo the damage to Jindal's reputation, he comes off looking like a weak, inexperienced, indecisive Governor!
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"Now what does that teach the people of Louisiana? If we make a big deal over something we can get what we want?" Yes, Brittany. It's called democracy.
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For all of you that continue to bash the governor - I'd like to see you do his job for a day...actually you probably wouldn't even last an hour. He's only human, he makes mistakes just like the rest of us. We are just counting on him to fix his mistakes and in this situation he has. Just be happy and quit trying to find flaws in everyone - like I said, hes only human. THANKS GOVERNOR JINDAL!!!
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The legislators knew what the job paid when they were elected to the position, If it not enough money get a real job. Lets brake this bad habit and send these bums packing.
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Even tough you vetoed it Bobby, I still say you lied to people!!!!
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Way to go Governor Jindal - you have raised awareness in this state and woken up the voters. I'm personally glad you held on to this as long as you did just to prod the people long enough to energize them. Folks: if you think the governor did us wrong, think long and hard. We rallied and spoke up, and changed the vote. If he had just out and out vetoed this, you wouldn't have heard or thought much of it. Now you realize what he is facing up there and we'll all be more involved then ever before. This state has a lot of potential - let's fix the problems with crime, corruption, education, jobs, and pollution. We should claim our stake as the BEST state that we have the potential to be!
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Kudo's to the people for standing up and not backing down!
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Well, HALLELUJAH!!!!! I've been telling my friends and family to just be patient and give him some time... have a little faith in those you once trusted!!!! I'm glad that I didn't have to eat those words. I truly have never felt more satisfied and validated in my political opinions and beliefs! GEAUX JINDAL!!! Make us proud!!!
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Not sure what all you are thanking him for! He had already promised the people in writing to veto this bill! Remember, you forget so quickly!!
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It's unfortunate that this appeared to be the same old Louisiana politics after Governor Jindal had loudly proclaimed a new day in Louisiana. This misstep along with the virtual elimination of the state ethics board results in plenty of very negative evidence that old time politics are still alive and well in Louisiana. This has been a sad episode for this state.
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Way to go Mr. Jindal. I guess you and the legislators will now realize the voters are actually paying attention. I applaud you for making the right decision although you couldn't saved yourself the agony by doing this sooner.
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Hey Bobby, How ethical is it to lie?
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I am glad that he finally did the right thing. Whoever told him to stay out of the legislature should be FIRED! This was very bad advice. He needs to listen to the voters. Everyone should still throw out the arrogant legislators who voted for it like Greene, Tucker, Duplessis, etc. They don't want to work for the people but themselves. This is a job of SERVICE FOR THE PEOPLE NOT THEMSELVES. I not want to see the resignations of everyone who voted for it and they can go into private industry and GET RICH QUICK! They don't want to help, they are the problem. We are not going to let them continue like they have in the past! TAKE NOTE LEGISLATORS WE ARE WATCHING! NO MORE FREE RIDES. YOU WILL NOT VOTE AND GET PAID WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT YOUR DESKS! YOU CAN'T GO TO WORK, RESIGN.
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hoo-ray!!!!! I also sent my senator an e-mail voicing my displeasure for his vote in favor of the legislative pay raise. I am anxious to see if he will reply.
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Funny how being placed between a "really big rock" and a "really big hard place" can persuade someone to have a change of heart. I'm really glad the governor veoted this bill, but, doesn't this all seem like "Louisiana politics as usual."
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If anyone thinks bobby did it because of the concern of the voters think again. He listened to the outcry for two weeks stating he was against but not against it enough to veto it. Not until he started taking heat on the national scene, like CNN last night did he change his mind. He is trying to clean up his image for his national plans. He is like a cheating husband. He is sorry he for doing it now that he is caught. If he felt this would not have hurt his national political plans, he would have not vetoed the raise. If you don't beleve me, just read what he has stated over and over again about it. I wonder how many more times is he going to cheat on us and say he is sorry.
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@roger barnsworth : Please let me know where I can get some of what you're smoking.
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Jindhal did the right thing. He bowed to the will of the people of Louisiana. I had great hopes he would veto this horrific bill, and he did not disappoint me. As for the Republicans who voted for the pay raise, watch out...this will not be forgotten. My newly elected Republican legislator has a recall out and I will be signing it. Sad day for our district. Go Jindhal!
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VERY APPROPRIATE! I WOULD LIKE THE THANK THE NEWS MEDIA FOR BRINGING THIS TO OUR ATTENTION AND HOPE THIS IS NOT THE LAST TIME THAT YOU WILL DO YOUR JOBS OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND PRESENTING BALANCED NEWS! WE WANT TO KNOW AND WE CAN'T GET IN TO SEE, SO YOU ARE OUR EYES AND EARS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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The Governor has shown little character in this matter. When running for office he stated he would not allow a pay raise. Then he tells his own floor leaders they can proceed and he won't stand in the way. Now after weeks of stating he wasn't going to veto it, he does. Does this man have any real principles or just political calculations? I guess the kinard he was using for weeks, that the legislature would stand in the way of his proposals has been exposed for what it was all along, an lame excuse. I'm confident our legislators will not "retaliate" but I doubt they will ever trust this Governor again, and neither should we.
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People can you not see the strong possibility that this was the Governor's plan all along. A very simple and elegant way to show the people of Louisiana the true nature of their legislators. It worked didn't it ? You all woke up and took notice, became enraged and in some cases are starting the recall process. Kudos to Governor Jindal for a well executed political maneuver.
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Bobby, you go dog. There will always be those that will bash everything that's is good. Governor Jindal did the right thing by listening to the people bottom line. Now to our Legislature pay attention. Where are the recalls for the Democrats mainly the one who sponsor the bill Ann Duplessis. Great points greg. To those who are still talking negative about Governor Jindal looks like you are out number.
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Thank you Governor Jindal!!!! I know you were put in a tough position, with the legislators acting so irresponsibly. I was hoping most of them could MAN UP and do it themselves but they don't get it. This shows what kind of people we have representing us. I am glad, we got to see the legislator's true colors, hopefully we will have better choices to vote for next time the polls open.
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Hey guy's a lot of US may not have been a smart as we thought. Maybe the gov used the legislators like they tried to use him . Don't forget a lot of bills got passed at the last days of the session and after he said he would not veto
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Talk about absolutely NO credibility! This governor is going to have an extremely difficult time "making deals" in the future with anyone (including the legis.) because he does not keep his word. He broke his word to the voters by not opposing the pay raise in the first place, and now he's broken his word to the legislature who got a promise from him not to oppose the pay raise in exchange for the vouchers Jindal wanted in New Orleans. Well, Jindal got his vouchers, but the legislature didn't get its pay raise. Another Buddy Roemer. Jindal should've taken the bull by the horns early on and handled this pay raise in a way that the public could stomach it. He needs to learn to lead public opinion, not follow it.
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For more information: http://jeffsadow.blogspot.com/2008/06/jindal-others-win-with-pay-raise-veto.html
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Dear Sue, don't wait for the media to bring something to your attention. Take the time to investigate what the crooks are proposing to make law. You will be surprised. If there would have not been an outcry from the voters early, the media would not have gotten involved.
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I'm happy, but a little concerned that these democratically elected officials would "take it out on the people of Louisiana" - what the heck does that mean? These elitist politicians need a lesson in democracy and they just got one. We're finally seeing that the voters have a voice between elections! The legislature, governor, mayor, you name it, any elected official is a steward of the public trust and treasury. If anything, they should be the LAST in line for the soup. Trust me, if there weren't a whole host of benefits other than pay these people would have no interest in holding public office. This was a showdown to see how strong Lil' Bobby is, it was never about the money - it was about the power.
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the people of la hav spoken, and the gov. f i n a l l y listened to us... in the furture beware of the Louisiana voting citizens.
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No courage to it. You just poll the legislators, asking if it is all right, they breathe a sigh of relief, he vetos, recalls go away. Simple.
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First off, thank you Governor Jindal, I knew you had it in you. This is a shining example that politicians should heed, WE ARE YOUR BOSS! Jindal has done the right thing by standing up for the people, no matter if it took a week or a year. All of you that are still mad at him for whatever reason, it's your opinion that's fine. Vote against him next term if you don't like it. Regardless of your opinion on the matter, GET INVOLVED!! Statistically speaking about 80% of the people in this state don't even vote, nor do they know who their Representative or Senator is, much less the district they live in... Pitty.
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Well done Mr. Governor! You got it right! While having been let down by your previous comments on this, you are entitled to make mistakes and learn from them like everyone else ... and you did; and faith restored. Thank you!
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I cannot believe the ones of you who think he's now done such a great thing. He is the most wishy, washy person I have ever seen, regardless of how you feel about the pay raise. What in the world do we have sitting in the Governor's mansion? The man's credibility is totally shot with me. I will never believe a word he says in the future. And what about ethics reform--he has retaliated against the ethics board for fining him. Now we have NO ethics board at all. Way to go, Bobby! I can't believe you people are so gullible. I guess if he said to drink the kool-aid, you would've all done it....
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Anybody who thinks his record is now tainted knows nothing about politics. This is going to make National News, it already is being talked about on Rush. It shows how Bobby is for change, and the legislature was unable to manage their own affairs and do the right thing.
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Bobby didn't "change his mind" - He changed it back to his original campaign position and did what he promised to do - Not allow any pay raises. Being part of the state legislature is not a full-time position and they all have other businesses or jobs. I am glad he went back to his original position but I am not happy that it took extreme pressure for him to do so.
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Bobby didn't "change his mind" - He changed it back to his original campaign position and did what he promised to do - Not allow any pay raises. Being part of the state legislature is not a full-time position and they all have other businesses or jobs. I am glad he went back to his original position but I am not happy that it took extreme pressure for him to do so.
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One way to prevent retialiation against Jindal is to vote all the legislators who voted for the pay raise out of office this fall!
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Wow, what amazing leadership on Piyush's part. Take an unpopular stand and cave when the kitchen gets too hot. He's like the lovechild of Buddy Roemer and Kathleen Blanco.
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Joe Legis Please explain yourself. Name calling is as immature as the double pay raise the legislature voted for themselves. And for Roger Barnsworth do you even vote? We the people were given the right to vote in order to select the candidates that would best represent the hard working citizens of Louisiana. Thank you Bobby Jindal. He tried to talk some since into the legislatures and when they wouldn't listen to the people they represented Bobby Jindal did. And too little too late? He vetoed the pay raise a week early. Way to go Lousisana!!!
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What a flip-flopper! Instead of representing the right side, he waited to see if it would all blow over so he could get his way. When he didn't, he flip-flopped. Typical borrow-and-spend flip-flopping neocon fundy.
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Richard, I understand where you are coming from but sure hope you are wrong. It just seams that a lot of people are behind him again. The man corrected a mistake. But like Phil said Maybe the gov used the legislators like they tried to use him . Don't forget a lot of bills got passed at the last days of the session and after he said he would not veto. One has to think Petty ingenious if this was his plan all alone yea.
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Way to Go Governor, we the working class people salute you.
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Well he's only doing what he said in writing he would do, I'm just not sure why he took so long. I'm not sure if he deserves a "Thank You" or not. As for the legislators who voted for the pay raise. Let's not forget them when it comes election time again. We still need to get them out of office.
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THANK YOU..THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!! Governor Jindal, I am so glad that you listened to the people of Louisiana and vetoed that pay raise.
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"One thing is for sure, I will not bail them out on this and do their job for them. I will not veto this as it is very clear to everyone that the result would be a grinding halt to the tremendous reforms and progress our state is making. I will give them no excuse to stop doing the people�s business, and I will not allow the momentum of our state to stop over this or anything else."--Bobby Jindal
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Next time show a little more "integrity" Governor Jindal...Integrity means doing the right thing especially when no one around to make sure that you do so.....Imagine if medical personnel only did their jobs effectively and to the best of their abilities if there was a public outrage......Plenty of folks would be ill or dead!!!! And don't tell me that politics haven't become a matter of life and death because anyone who doesn't think so hasn't been paying attention in the last 7 years..... I have one question though, "Are we still having the rally??", because I was planning to be there.....
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Brittany, I hope you're not an English teacher or any other kind of teacher..."Now that their pay raise has now doubled...what about the important people who DESERVE THE DOUBLED PAY RAISE!!! TEACHERS!!!" I think the so-called "southern average" pay is more than enough for the caliber of education we get in this state. Am I missing your point?
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Thank you, Governor Jindal, for having the courage to do what needed to be done. A lot of citizens were praying for you to do the right thing and you did. Thank you also to the citizens who took the time and effort to organize the recall petitions to let the voice of the people be heard. I'm proud of Louisiana!
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WOW, what a wide variety of opinions! Funny how some see him as a hero now and some more of a coward than ever. Bottom line is...he SHOULD have done what he SAID he would do from day ONE. VETO! He did not...so praising him is like praising a child for doing their homework, or taking a bath, or brushing their teeth..you know it's got to be done, it's a part of it, it's expected... Guess from this point forward we will have to be wary of all his other little lies or "mistakes" as he chooses to classify it..just like a child! Don't stop the recall on ANY of them...all dispicable!
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I do not think it's Bobby Jindal's responsibility to veto the pay raises. The legislatures are the ones who did it and they have the legal right to because it is in the constitution. It should be taken out. However, I'm glad he did it because they were so self righteous about the raises. Bobby Jindal is a great Governor. I voted for him the last 2 times and I will vote for him again. Finally, a Governor we can be proud of. The legislature had better work for the people regardless of this veto. That is there job. If they don't like it then they can resign.
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I am disappointed in Boby Jindal for letting the selfish legislators intimidate him , but I am glad he has stood up to them and vetoed their pay raise. Retired teachers just received a 3% COLA raise which most are glad to receive. Please do not forget these men and women next election day and show them they do not deserve to be reelected. They represent no one except themselves.
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Legislators are like teachers in a way. They know how much they are going to be paid when they take the friggin job and they should not complain about it!! If you don't like the money, change your friggin profession.
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Now poor Ms Duplessis will have to sell her S Series Benz and drive a regular car like the rest of us. Thank you again for giving LA a fighting chance.
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I say continue with the rally scheduled for B.R. and continue with all recalls. Recall all pol's behind this legislation. Show these people in B.R. where the power really lies, in the citizens of this state.
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Thank you. You will be remembered as either the smartest or dumbest Governor for this...I hope your plan all along was to have the SCOUNDRELS begging you to Veto this..If it was, I think it worked beautifully...They won't dare interfere with what "we the people" expect...
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Thank you Governor Jindal for making the correct decision! Now the ball is back in each Legislator's court and they can sink or swim based on how they each decide to vote. I believe the public would probably support a reasonable raise without built in increases each year. I personally do not care if a reasonable raise would go into affect now or later.
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Thanks Govenor Jindal for veto the legislators pay raise. There are to many more (needs/items ) needing attention, we need to fix than giving hungry legislators more money. They should have read the job description and pay prior to running for the job. How many law abiding working class citizen have part time employment that pays 50,000. KEEP IT REAL!!!!!!!! Thanks
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I'm so happy to see that MAYBE someone listened to the constituents!! Props to those who sponsored the recalls. This is why I feel blessed to live in this country. "One Nation Under God!" I hope everyone who emailed their representatives and the Governor gives themselves a pat on the back, also. Thanks to everyone who cared enough to speak up!!! :)
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It is said that if you take care of your pennies, the dollars will take carew of themselves. We must remember that the Legislatures that supported the pay raises are the very PEOPLE WE elected. Did any of them profess a desire to raise their salary when they won the elections. Howmany claimed a sincere desire to SERVE the people? We should carefully watch OUR own legislatures and then Gov. Jindal would not have to have a showdown like this.
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Yeah Bobby Jindal!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for caring. Hopefully the elected officals will care enough about Louisiana to make the right decisions.
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Thank you Governor Bobby for keeping your campaign promise. I really thought we had been duped again. It has been such a long road in this state with the same old politics as usual. I'm glad you "stepped up to the plate" and vetoed such a ridiculous increase for the legislators that did not listen to our outcry. They will be remembered at the polls come election time.
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Way to go! This is what the veto power is for. Many of you are under a misconception that State employees get a 4% cost of living raise every year. Well, no we don't. We do get up to 4% if our performance review supports it, and we haven't reached the top of our salary scale, but it is not a cost of living raise. The 4% does not even cover the increase in taxes and health insurance each year. We have received 2 cost of living increases in the 27 years I have been employed by the State. We as a group have so little chance of seeing a meaningful raise that we don't even ask anymore. Teachers are part time too, approx. 180 days, and their salary is high enough for a part time job. I saw a sign at a restaurant that gave a discount to teachers, firefighters and police, but not the regular state employee, I asked. Think of that next time you have business to do with the State.
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Let's expand the recalls. Tom McVea you will be included. Good advice for Bobby: Never make a positive statement, leave yourself a loophole.
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Wow! Craig Kimble, I'm in shock. It almost seems as though you agree with some of what I said! Frankly, I appreciate your honest outlook. I, too, hope this wasn't Bobby's plan all along, because if it was, then he's more of a snake than I originally thought. I just hope this doesn't paralyze both him and the legislature for the next three years. We are really in for a rollercoaster ride. And woe be unto anyone who wants a pay raise over the next three years. Not gonna happen!
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Excellent! We need to keep up the pressure for a changed Louisiana!
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I think the legislators told Bobby to veto this bill so the issue can be put to rest. The recall petitions did the trick making House and Senate leaders to ask Bobby VETO so the petitions will stop.
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He hasn't learned his lesson and neither have they! All of them needed to be recalled for the simple fact that this has been going on for years, but the tight squeeze of the dollar has caused a significant out cry! He didn't listen to us he listened to his press secretary and advisors or could be this was the plan in the beginning to make the legis. look like criminals mean while passing something just as bad. Now that is something to ponder!
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I am glad that he did the right thing by vetoing that bill, but I have to say that I agree with "Flabbergasted." How can you trust someone who flip flops on issues as important as this one. I didn't vote for him in the first place, because he seemed like a younger version of the usual slick talkers we get running for public office. Now, he just seems more like a puppet; I don't know who's holding the strings, but I was very embarrassed for our State when I watched those interviews and he kept citing and reciting his 3 points (in reference to this bill). He didn't seem to know what he was doing. Maybe, like many of you have said he needs some experienced staff/advisors. His ideals may be truly what this state needs but this show of weakness/ineptness (this early in the game), in my opinion threatens the likelihood that the people will take him seriously again.
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Peeps, let's not forget he only kept his campaign promise AFTER taking so much HEAT from the public...please don't treat him as a hero...he "P'ed out" on his promise in the beginning, got a little recall filed and BAM, back on the people's side...whatev...he's a coward!
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I'm willing to bet that 90% of the posters that have continued to name call or belittle our governor are Democrats that despised Bobby since the election anyway, and are using this moment to make it look like they voted for him and are now displeased in order to get others to jump on the bandwagon. I expect nothing less than others to bash on me for calling them out, so bring it on!!! Way to go Bobby, for showing us that we the citizens still matter in your eyes!!!
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Richard..... you right,,, but I will pull your man card if you start thinking like Kimble. I hear want you say about future raises but, they still need to get teacher pay right. I hope to see the people get behind the teachers the way they got after this raise. Pay the Teachers and then hold them accountable. I am sure they will agree to that.
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Thanks Gov. Jindal. I somehow knew that you would do the right thing. I understood your challenge; you wanted to get things accomplished and you needed support from the people who were elected to do the job. Too bad the legislators were so greedy or they may have gotten a raise that made sense to the people.
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Kudos to Governor Jindal for vetoing the legislative pay raise. I do believe that this was a well played chess match where he waited for precisely the right time to make his move. Although he said he would not veto the pay raise and would leave the legislature to its own demise, he has always been against a pay increase, especially one so excessive. Several of you make very good points, and I may be wrong but I do believe these things. That he has a political future planned outside of Louisiana for the future, not anytime soon. He is allowed to make a mistake or two along the way and that the attempts to correct those mistakes is very noble. And he listens to the people of Louisiana and takes what we say at face value and actually believes in Democracy. Kudos to you Mr. Jindal, and kudos to all the concerned voters of the state. Rally the folks in your area to register to vote if they aren't already and show the legislature in the next elections that we won't be walked on anymore. It's time for a change, a change for the better, and a change for our future.
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A bit of gratitude is owed to the Governor. I think I will buy him a few books on the Democratic Process and the premise of the "Separation of Powers." On to other battles now... this one is over.
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Governor Jindal had good reason to consider the ramifications of a veto versus allowing the legislators to pass the raise, especially given the choice between progress and being stonewalled. We all know this state needs to be straightened out. One thing to note: by stating that he would NOT veto the pay raise, Jindal greatly increased the visibility of this issue. Constituents recognized their representatives' votes, and now there is a much greater awareness and push for ACCOUNTABILITY for what our legislators are doing.
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Ya r all STUPID!!! This is y LOUISIANA is a JOKE!!! THANKS to the PUBLICNUTS!!! I will never tell anyone that I live here in LOUISIANA!!! AND I BET YA DIDNT KNOW THE GOVERNOR GOT A RAISE THIS YEAR!!! SO WHAT ABOUT THAT!!!
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you got our, so we got your. just let any of those sobs make your job difficult when you are acting in the best interest of OUR state and we'll handle them next time around
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Thank you Governor Jindal. You did the right thing for everyone in this state.
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Thank God he listened to us. It's about the PEOPLE, not the Legislature! Go Jindal!!!
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Ya Stupid people of louisiana , A slight twist on a well known saying......."Stupid is as stupid writes".
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Thank you Bobby for deciding not to lie to us after all once you realized the voters really were paying attention to this.
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Hey Sen. Duplessis..... WHOOOOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!
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If the recall petitions are recalled, then the people in those districts get what they deserve. Keep the recalls coming! If greed got the best of the legislature on this occasion, it will come up again. Leopards do not change their spots.
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Hey Stephen, Probably the best comment I've read yet! I almost fell out of my chair laughing.
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Ya Stupid people of louisiana = Sen. Duplessis? Also, for all the Republican bashing on this issue, isn't the Bill sponsor a Democrat?
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Now all that money won't go to charities like some of the legislators said they were going to do with it : (
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About time, Bobby! Good job, but next election - this will definitely be on my mind. However, I didn't vote for you the first time around, so it was unlikely that I'd vote for you in a few years.
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Once again, the blinders have come out. First let me begin by saying that I am happy Jindal vetoed the raise. Now on to business. It don't understand how you can praise a governor for barely doing what he promised to do. If he was the golden child he was made out to be, he would have vetoed the bill the day it came to his desk. I will give it to him though, he is clever. Now, when nothing gets done, the people cant blame him. The excuse for the rest of his term(s) will be that the legislature is still bitter from the vetoed pay raise. Once again, Jindal comes out smelling like a rose when he really smells like...
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Thank you Governor Jindal. Now all of you voters need to keep your attention on YOUR legislator to make sure there are no ramifications against the Governor. He can go forward with his plan to better this state. If the legislators had introduced this through the front door instead of the back door, and not to such an extreme amount, Louisiana voters may have felt differently.
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This is a perfect example of what is wrong with government. The legislators and the governor are elected to represent the will of the people. The majority of the state did not support this. This bill should have never reached a vote because it was not in step with the will of the people. Since i have been cognizant of world, national, and state issues, Louisiana has never ranked the best in anything positive. We are always the best at things negative. Even as this bill was being paraded though our legislature, a report was issued stating that Louisiana is 49th among child welfare. Everyone who voted yes for this bill needs to be removed from office as well as Jindal. Bobby Jindal has spent his term campaigning for vice president. It is reported that he has not spent much time in the state. He has too much focus on doing the Tonight Show or going to John McCain's house and not enough focus on bringing Fortune 500 companies to Louisiana so that we can excel. Everyone who voted yes for this bill as well as Jindal need to resign because they do not represent the people.
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I want to go on record stating that I appreciate the fact that Gov. Jindal finally vetoed this bill ... and that he did it before the dead-line date! I also want to thank everyone who took a stand against a bill that was unreasonable and not good for the people of Louisiana, the reputation of this state or its legislative body. I can only hope that our voices will continue to grow louder until the governing authorities realize just who it is they are to represent. Hopefully, this veto is just the first step that will move Louisiana off the bottom of the pile in regards to ethics. But before that can happen, every legislator needs to realize it really doesn’t matter who they make mad when they’re doing something right. They also need to remember that it really does matter to those of us who vote when they are doing something is self-serving and wrong!!
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When our Gov feels bullied WE DO TOO. And im glad he made it through this one. I encourage all voters whos represenative voted yes on this raise to let them know you wont take it! Our reps should represent the voters, not agendas and self help
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he promised that he would not allow a payraise then he promised that he would not veto the raise then only when THE POLLS said the public hated him the he vetoed the bill how many promises did this Mike Foster clone break??
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victory for the people!! too late bobby...you should have done this before public opinion made you think your political future was in trouble. voted for you...never again.
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jarrell, where's your outrage at our Legislators getting paid to watch the college world series on television AT THEIR DESKS, IN SESSION, WHILE DEBATE WAS TAKING PLACE ON LEGISLATION! It was on the news! You need a new, more transparent set of goldenchild's so-called BLINDERS!
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first he promises not to allow a raise then he promises he wont stop a raise the the POLLS SHOWED THAT VOTES HATED HIM the he vetoed the bill how many promises did this mike fosted clone break, just on this one issue?? how many more promises will he break?? Thanks Louisiana voters for electing another joke!
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Mark, Obviously, the only promise he broke was his promise to people like you, to NOT VETO THE PAY RAISE.
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I’m humored by people posting that they would still sign a recall petition on Jindal and by people saying that Jindal is wishy-washy. The governor that should have been kicked out of office was Kathleen Blanco after the way she handled (or didn’t handle) this state in crisis. Let’s give Jindal a chance and I’m quite certain that we will see progress. We do need to stay on the tails of our legislators. This is not over. They need to understand that we are tired of the same ole’ politics.
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Yay for Bobby!! Thanks for listening to us.
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Yeah everyone thank him for actually following through with his campaign promises. That really took some conviction to actual do what you said you would, after saying you wouldn't then would. Quit thanking him for doing what he was sent there to do in the first place. He is no hero he is a calculating politician that would have threatened to veto this raise from DAY 1 if had any real conviction in his words. Thanking him for this is like thanking the cashier for actually giving you your change back or thanking a politician for allowing you to keep your money by not taxing you. I don't thank for those things I EXPECT THEM. Just remember we all need to keep on top of everything these fools do in the Legislator and the Gov. mansion. Something shady was a foot here with this raise and more is sure to follow. Continuing on with the recalls is the right thing to tell the politicians that was it, their actions are plain as day, their intent obvious and the truth has been shown. Send them ALL home.
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He should have done it last week! I believe that annonuced protst rally scheuled in Baton Rouge on July 7 had a lot to do with it. Imagine thousands of citizens on national news calling for him to veto that crazy law!
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No win situation.
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Stacy R. - great comments. Not this is not over.
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Thank you, Governor Jindal!!! It is about time you listened to the people. I think you have done a great service for the state of Louisiana today--one that won't be forgotten. This is what we need--a leader, and not "politics as usual!!" Are you listening, legislators?? Are you with us Anne??? YESSSSSSSS!!!!! This is what this state deserves. Thank you again.
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We should STILL recall the legislators--beginning with Anne Duplessis. She started this whole mess, and the others went right along with her. Anyone who justified this raise, rich or poor, (you listening, Ben??) should be recalled immediately. Governor Jindal--there is hope for you yet!!!
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Remember the old saying "you can fool some of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool them all the time." Only a fool fall for the same thing twice. I hate to say it, but I think those who are praising Piyush Jindal are FOOLS. Please, please do your research. Louisiana is suffering in ignorance, stupidity and agrogance.
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LMAO Please Stop the charades. Anyway, I will say thank you Gov for doing the right thing or should I thank the men behind the puppet strings. Now I know why experience is just as or more important that academics. This is what my mother called an "educated fool". Someone who is booksmart yet stupid.
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gov. jindel has proven himself to be just another deal cutting pol for his own good not the louisiana's
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Those celebrating this veto are being somewhat shortsighted---the way to encourage smart, capable citizens to undertake public service is to make it easier financially on their families to serve. Like school teachers, I'm afraid, you get the Legislature you pay for.
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"WE THE PEOPLE" . . . .Thank you Bobby for listening to "WE THE PEOPLE". It is up to us, the people, to make sure our legislators know that we are watching them. I hope this is a wake up call to all of the legislators and the governor, to always remember "WE THE PEOPLE.
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Who is the governor working for??? the people of B.R. or himself. If this is how he governs, I have NO confidence for Louisianna, Baton Rouge or the politicians. Yes, the politicians pay is Very Low. But what is the amount of time they spend in sessions & what other perks do they receive that brings their pay up:: It would be very instrumental if you could publish their salaries, perks & other annemeties they receive. That way the people would have a greater understanding of how much they really do receive.
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Was it Dale Brown's letter that pushed him over the edge?
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Thank you. It is so refreshing to hear a politician say "I was wrong" and say your sorry, and especially to have him listen to the pleas of the people that elected him. I promise you that I will be paying attention and will urge everyone I come in contact to do the same. Just look what would have happened if we were not paying attention this time. Thanks again.
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RECALL JINDAL ANYWAY!
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Hey Piyush Jindal – don’t you have a backbone? Why did you veto the legislative pay? Did those idiots with Tigers for Jindal bumper sticker intimidate you that bad? Oh well, we all know that you will have more tricks up your sleeve, like getting rid of the "evolutionary theory" in public schools and replacing it with "intelligent design." The idiots with the Tigers for Jindal bumper sticker would want that ( even though their kids go to private schools or white flight schools. ) Don't forget that you have to pass the no helmet required for motorcyclists, so that our high insurance premiums can pay for these badly brain injured people when they crash. Yes, Piyush..... you are so smart to be in the "political party" of where the wind blows at that moment....please give these idiots what they want. If not, they will turn on you like a LSU football coach with a losing season. We are already known around the country for being the most backwards state in America. Why break with our tradition? P.S. Please let me see you participate in another exorcism, I think that would be fun to watch. I hear that you have participated in one in the past, before you became everybody’s savior in Louisiana.
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Broome, Mcvea, White, Lambert,Smiley and Barrow you're NEXT
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This s**t is hilarious!
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the legislatures just need to suck it up . it is about time we have a governor that does not play politics. everyone makes mistakes but it takes a real person to correct a mistake.
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I'm smiling at all the responses from the ignorant Blanco holdouts and bitter liberals who claim Jindal is still a coward, a 'neocon', etc., for vetoing this payraise when he **should** have pocket-signed the bill, so that he and all the other Republicans on their hit-list (but no Democrats ... why ever not?) can face their targeted recall petitions. These people comprise the voting base of all of the crooked representatives and senators who voted for this payraise nonsense in the first place. These people don't mind corruption at all, only so long as it is done 'their way.'
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"Oh shi--my chance at VP is in jeopardy! Where's my pen?"
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Gov. Jindal- Glad to see you stood up for what you believed was wrong all along. Better late than never. To the legislators who publicly refused the raise, I commend you and believe me the list has been circulating who you are. The voters won't forget your integrity. For those that started this whole triple our salary deal, we got your name as well, & won't forget it when it comes election time. for those that are interested Here's a list of who opposed the raise and who did not accept the raise. SENATORS REFUSING THE RAISE: Amedee, Cassidy, Cravins, Crowe, Donahue, Martiny and Riser. SENATORS WHO OPPOSED THE BILL: Alario, Amedee, Cassidy, Cheek, Cravins, Crowe, Donahue, N.Gautreaux, Hebert, Heitmeier, Long, McPherson, Morrish, Mount, Quinn, Riser, Shaw and Walsworth. HOUSE MEMBERS REFUSING THE RAISE: Connick, Hazel, Leger, Ligi, Lorusso, Pearson, Richard, Richardson, St. Germain, Schroder, Talbot, Templet and Trahan. HOUSE MEMBERS WHO OPPOSED THE BILL: Abramson, Armes, B.Badon, Barras, H.Burns, Carter, Champagne, Chandler, Cortez, Danahay, Doerge, Fannin, Geymann, M.Guillory, Guinn, Hardy, Hazel, Henry, Hill, Hines, Howard, Johnson, S.Jones, Katz, Kleckley, LeBas, Ligi, Little, Lorusso, Mills, Montoucet, Perry, Ponti, Pope, Richard, Richardson, Richmond, Robideaux, Roy, J.Smith, St. Germain, Talbot, Trahan and Waddell.
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It was a lose/lose situation.
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WWJD What would Jesus have done is the question we should all be asking.
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Kathi, I was wondering where you received a copy of the House voting records in regards to the pay raise bill.
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Hey Chuck Wilson, PROUD REPUBLICAN you can pull man cards all day long sweetheart but I will still say whats on my mind. Boy you are in for a shock now Richard. I still understand where Richard is coming from on his 1250 post although I still hope he is wrong. But I totally agree him on his 1359 post also. If that was Jindal's plan along we are in trouble. Read Chuck I was quoting someone else in my post. I also agree with you Chuck we should raise teachers pay and I also believe they need to be held accountable. But hopefully we all know it is not all up to the teachers alone. Just as it was not up to the governor alone to veto this pay raise. Parents need to get involved in their kids school also. My son has a 3.7 grade average , is on the principals list, wrestles, and as a 9th grader make the rank of Sargent in Jr.ROTC because I am involved in his schooling and don't leave it up to just his Teachers. When a child fails we as a whole have failed that child. I still would like to know where the Democrats are in this whole recall project going on. It is hard for me to believe that only Republicans are posting here. Or maybe just maybe they just like to rant rave and stay on the couch.
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Roger Barnsworth-- I will bet you that not one of the legislatures had a gun put to their head and was forced to run for office. They did it because they wanted to and they knew what it paid when the ran for office. I will also bet you that not a one of the legislatures told the voters that they would STAB THEM IN THE BACK BY VOTING FOR SUCH A PAYRAISE WITH PERKS. While the rest of us are tightening our belts because of the prices of things, they just gave themselves a raise to cover their @@@@@, and the raise came out of the voters pockets one way or the other. A raise, within reason, is one thing, 100% and tying it to the feds so it keeps going up each year is excessive.
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The reason you don't know where the dems stand on this is because moveon and dailykos have not responded yet. Once they give their marching orders to you, I'm sure the posts will begin. Hang in there, brother. Someone will tell you what to think soon.
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For all of you people that want your vote back, just please be quiet. Guess what, in order for him to be able to pass he revamp bills he told the legislature freedom for one session. He vetoed this bill, which is a great thing, but what might happen with the future votes for other reform bills that are coming up in future sessions? He was thinking about that, when he gave them some power, but then realized (because Bobby is an EXTREMELY intelligent individual being a rhodes scholar and all) and corrected himself. I see alot of the people wanting a recall are probably the same people who didn’t vote for him in the first place and just feel like bad mouthing a great person.
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Did anyone read the article? NOWHERE does Jindal say I’m sorry for not keeping my word to the people for last two weeks but continues to speak the same rhetoric justifying his actions. I have to ask have you allowed yourself to lower your values by accepting and some how justifying politicians that don’t keep their word? Go to http://www.recallbobby.com/ and cast your vote on whether the recall should continue, I vote YES!!!!!!
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Well..... finally right decision made that the leglislature wouldn't...He did the right thing for Louisiana ....and himself....let's move on to those high fiveing legislators that need to go...if you have one in your district ....exercise your right to vote them out...recall or not !!!......We may not have veto power but we sure as hell have vote power!!....
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I have a newfound respect for Jindal. Quite shocking.
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Bobby finally did what he probably should have done much earlier. But, he did it. What I can't understand is the recall petition. For years and years, we Louisianians have looked the other way while governors and legislators engaged in all manner of corruption. Yet, when Jindal, who has been a breath of fresh air in Baton Rouge, makes one mistake, Louisianians are ready to run him out of town. For the first time since I've been in the state (30 years this August), Louisiana is beginning to gain some respect throughout the rest of the country. Let's don't cut off our nose to spite our face.
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GOVERNOR JINDAL is more intelligent than most of you are giving him credit for. Towards of the end of the Advocates article it states, "The governor said he hopes the public remains interested in state government instead of tuning out now that the pay raise issue is over. “To the citizens who’ve became so vocal on this issue, so involved in this process, I say thank you and I say stay involved,” he said" (how convenient for the Advocate to put those remarks at the end and not at the beginning or middle). Governor Jindal needed to get the public to get involved and not just accept and complain about the legislature. Also, usually when someone resigns a position it is because his boss and himself don't see eye to eye. I guess his legislative consultant didn't understand the NEW POLITICS of Louisiana. To Brittany...In your post you sound as if the raise passed...IT DIDN"T...the governor vetoed or rejected it. Governor Jindal I am glad you vetoed the bill and for changing your mind. What a great example to our young people to know that when you make a mistake (saying he would veto a raise in his campaign and then saying he wouldn't once it was passed by the legislators, and then vetoing the bill today) it is okay to correct the mistake no matter how late some may see it. At least when we, the public, make a mistake, we don't have millions of people watching us. What a true man to do this in front of and for the state. And to all of you haters out there, you would complain about him no matter what he did or said, You can never be satisfied. You sound like the OLD POLITICS of Louisiana that don't want change.
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I just noticed the pictures that the Advocate has used over the past few days on this issue. The other day when there was a recall announced they had this awful picture of him that made him look tired. (who hasn't had a picture of themselves take like that...usually when we are eating!). And then today when he vetoes the bill they have this picture of a confident Jindal in charge. Good ole' journalism manipulation.
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i just want to know where i can sign the recall to get this jerk out of office..........
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Brilliant plan by Bobby J. to get everyone in La. to pay attention and expose the corrupt politicians. Let continue to give Gov. Jindal the support he needs to flush the rats out of the Louisiana legislature.
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Something is seriously wrong with Duplessis according to this interview posted on WWL's website. This woman has lost it! http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl063008tpduplessis.dc651ed.html
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I think that the Governor did the right thing. It is terrible that the legislators spend so much money to get elected and then are going to ask for a pay increase that doubles the current salary. Everyone needs to remember the legislators at election time that voted for the increase in pay and hold them accountable. They should care more about the "Middle Class Workers" and not be so greedy. The ones who voted for it should be ASHAMED of themselves.
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Yeah, recall Jindal and replace him with that PARAGON of high-minded civic virtue, Mitch Landrieu. Now that's change we can believe in!
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This is the first time i have ever listed a comment, but i cant believe what i just saw on Glenn Beck. He was doing a piece on Obama flip flops. Who did he have on to comment, non other than Bobby Jindal. Jindal stated that he would have more respect for Obama if he stood up for his core beliefs rather than being swayed by the party. I cant believe he had the gall to say it on national tv on the day of his big flip! I was ok with the pay raise. Our politicians are paid very little for what is much more than a 3 month job. Its a 12 month a year committment. If the pay was higher I was hopeful that a better quality of candidate may consider running and some of the corruption may be eliminated. I am a republican and jindal supporter, but i cant believe he would publicly chastise someone for doing what he just did today. I must be naive, but a 52 i thought i had seen most everything. Catch the rerun later. Maybe im missing something, but i dont think so. Im embarrassed for him and us!
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My husband is a retired state employee and he just got a 3% pay raise, we pay the same amount for food and gas that the legislators pay. Give them the same 3% we just got. Welcome back Governor Jindal............
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Okay,Bobby. My faith is restored. NOW, PEOPLE, WE STILL HAVE TO GO AFTER THE BOZOS WHO VOTED THEMSELVES A RAISE. They won't get it this time around, but they still need to learn a lesson. I won't forget this. First one to go is Porkchop Duplessis.
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The people have spoken. Thanks Governor Jindal for listening.
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Thank you, Gov. Jindal. I really appreciate your taking action to block the Legislators' pay raises. I also suspect that we in the public will never know what cons against Louisisna's future you had to weigh against what pros, before deciding what action to take. I can imagine, however, that dealing with the batch of clowns that Louisiana always seems to get as its majority Legislative membership is quite a balancing act. Thank you, again. And now, I agree with Jujube above. It's time to go after the pro-pay raise Legislators.
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Jindal: What? I'm being recalled too? Get Senate Bill 672 and a marker now, before we're all out of a job.
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I'd like to get a new bumber sticker made. Think outside the box, don't vote for anyone for public office who is a lawyer.
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Bobby did the right thing. he listened to the people of Louisiana. how rare is that? but we still have to watch the legislature. and we all need to be the governor's "back" when those morons try to derail his programs.
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Where were you all last year when Sheriff's, Clerk of court's, Assessor's & Registrar of Voters got a huge raise. Much more than these Legislators. To the tune of $20,000 to $30,000 a year increase Now these salaries reach from $120,000 to $150,000 each per year. Some of you need to consider running for these extreme high paying jobs.
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Did anyone read the article? NOWHERE does Jindal say I’m sorry for not keeping my word to the people for last two weeks but continues to speak the same rhetoric justifying his past actions. Go to http://www.recallbobby.com/ and cast your vote on whether the recall should be stopped, I vote No continue on!!!!!
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Its pretty much a CATCH 22. Some of the citizens will always question his authority while he has possibly lost some legislators as allies. He may be the governor, but he can't work miracles. I hope that the legislators won't hold this against him, or the citizens either for that matter.
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First, I would like to thank The Advocate for putting that dreadful picture of our governor on the front page of the paper with the recall notice and CNN for finally getting our governor to see how he was committing political suicide both statewide and nationally. I would also like to thank the guy who started the recall of our Governor. Those things are what finally made our governor veto this ridiculus bill. For those residents of Louisiana that actually believe your voice alone made a difference...please pull your head out of your behinds. No one and I mean no one should ever accuse any one in politics of being a "flip flopper." If this isn't a prime example of flip flopping I don't know what is. Perhaps some of you folks have too much pride to say you made an error in judgement when voting for Jindal on name and party alone. Maybe this is the reason so many of you have turned a blind eye and deaf ear to what has actually happened today. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he exercised his power but a LIAR is a LIAR. And for folks to say this was a part of his plan to expose the legislature is truly in denial...
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Glad to see the veto by Governor Jindal.............he does have guts after all! There may still be hope. Thanks, Governor!
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Confused?, Don't you see the difference between the legislature giving a 20% pay raise to a full time elected official versus giving themselves a 200% pay raise for a part time job? If you can't make the distinction between these two, there's no helping you. You're probably a Democrat.
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GASP! Mark Edward Marchiva (or however you spell it!) hasnt made a single peep in this one. Could it be that he is speechless? LOL Anyhow good going Jindal on the final decision. Although you still have a lot of improvements to make before I'll give you my vote again.
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THANK YOU GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL. SO SORRY ANN DUPLESSIS AND JIM TUCKER, YOU SHOULD HAVE LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE. LEGISLATORS AND SENATORS PROBABLY COULD HAVE SETTLE FOR A ONE TIME $1500.00 RAISE. I AM QUESSING THE CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA PROBABLY WOULD HAVE LET YOU SETTLE FOR THAT AMOUNT. THANKS AGAIN GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL.
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Before we keep trying to critizie Jindal for being asleep at the wheel, or whatever grudge you now have for him. If you look at how the whole thing played out, he kept his word from day 1. While campainging Jindal said he would remove some of the power the LA governors have had over the years in controlling the state, this means not running the legislature like royalty. So he let the Legislature form and run their own session. And when the pay raise came out, he NEVER said he WOULD SIGN or VETO it. This allowed the legislature to play their true cards and show their faces, since a veto threat definately would have allowed some of the members who voted PRO to vote AGAINST to save face knowing it was dead from the start. Then when the session was over, he heard the outcry from the voters and kept his promise and veto'd it. Problem soved, next issue please.
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It is too late for you Bobby. You are done. You will never win another election in LA
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Would release a statement on the veto ? Why we know where they stand from the votes. What B.S. , the Legislators r going to say what the voters want to hear , not what the Legislators r thinking please!!!!! They voted for the bill and now its" I'm glad he vetoed it or I sent a letter to the gov that he needed to veto it " and they think the voters r what idiots ???
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Piyush Jindal. For the pay raise before he was against it. Flip-flopper.
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all these negative comments toward Jindal (i.e. "too little too late" or the "he lied" comments)?!?! legislators hiding under false names maybe????.... the man is only human and he did the right thing.
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Hooray for Governor Jindal for his veto. And hooray that Former Republican is a FORMER Republican. Let's hope he's also a FORMER Louisiana resident and above all, a FORMER voter.
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RECALL PORKCHOP DUPLESSIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To Ann Duplesses....Taco Bell is alive and well. Maybe you can pull up there to eat in your Lexus.
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You know, I was so suprised that Hunter Green voted for the pay raise. I did not expect that from him. I wish we would recall all (republican and democrat) that voted for the pay raise.
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I voted for Mert Smiley . And i am not even a republican,. I always vote for the candidate that i think would do a good job. Well sir, you have lost my vote !! And you have lost a lot of OTHER VOTES. I HAVE BEEN TALKING WITH OTHERS AND IT SEEMS ,THAT YOU HAVE LOST THIER VOTES FOR THE NEXT ELECTION ALSO, SHOULD YOU RUN And i hope all the voters will not forget that you voted ,YES, for this raise. When the next election comes arround. You can bet , that i will remind will remind other voters this raise that you voted for. YOU ARE NOT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE. INSTEAD YOU ARE LOOKING OUT FOR YOURSELF AND NOT THE VOTERS THAT VOTED YOU INTO OFFICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To Confused? BRAVO! Its a shame we did not express such uproar when the clerks of court, assessors, sheriffs, judges, professors, teachers, and other state, parish, city and local govenment employees requested and got their raises to go along with their generous retirement, health care and other sometime lavish, taxpayer funded benefits. Can it be the old adage: 'Scratch my back and I'll scratch your' --with OPM of course!
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Let's move on! The next thing to watch for is the signed appropriations bill.... Will Jindal do as he promised and line-item veto the multitude of local pork projects? Now, that would be a real sign of leadership, especially following the pay raise veto.
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It's not surprising that the Jindal felt the heat once his the recall of his job became a hot issue. I'm not convinced he did it for the right reason. It all wil come out in the end. All these people thanking him and what not - THAT'S HIS JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! He's supposed to speak for the people.
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Best news I've heard all week. Though I fear Jindal's image has suffered some damage, if he continues on with this method of listening to his people and not letting the rest of Louisiana govt. push him around, he will repair most if not all of it. I, too, am not against giving the Legislators *reasonable* pay raise; similar to, as others have said, the 4% increase hard-working state workers get. IF the legislators decide to mess with the rest of Jindal's plans and ethics reform, he needs to let us know which and how so that we - as a people - can continue with recalls and reminding them that they are *public servants* chosen BY us FOR us.
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Jindal just played us all...he used the legislative to get his bills across with them thinking they would get a pay raise and all of the sudden...he denies!!!! That was his plan from the very beginning. We are all just pawns in the game of chess that Jindal is playing....
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I'm glad we get to see a little bit of "government for the people. I'm ashamed that reform didn't reach the heart of more Legislators. It seemed as if we were watching a Legislative body from 15 to 20 years ago. It doesn't matter what the people want ,it's about what I want. You don't approve my raise, I hold up items on your agenda. Where's the reform in that. They're all suppose to represent us, not only the governor but the entire Legislative body; where was our representation when Legislators passed the bill. I'm sorry for those that feel they can't live on what's being paid, but that was the salary before you were ELECTED (we forced no one into the position). I have one question, if you can't afford to BE a Legislator, how could you afford to run for the office?
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Governor Jindal thanks for listening to us and doing the right thing. The people of Louisiana puts the Legislators on notice that the citzens will watch what you do from now on.
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