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  When does the killing stop in New Orleans?  A city with the highest murder rate in American, and recently named as on of the five most crime ridden cities in the world.  But with what seems to be almost daily killings, nothing could stun anyone compared to what happened last week.  What a dastardly...Read More

Thursday, January 15th, 2008 New Orleans, Louisiana TAKING A YOUNG LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS  WHERE EVEN GOD CAN BE WRONG. Little Ja’Shawn Powell was two years old, and lived in New Orleans with his mother.  His father, a guy named Danny Platt, came to pick up Ja’Shawn for a visit last week.  The boy, according...Read More

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There is quite an ongoing story taking place in New Orleans involving the attempt by the Archdiocese to close down several long existing catholic churches in the uptown area of the city.  Archbishop Alfred Hughes says the churches need to close. He says attendance is off after Katrina, the churches have financial problems, and there...Read More

  One of National Public Radio’s most popular shows is the weekend program “Wait!Wait! Don’t Tell Me. Not My Job.”Â  Campbell was a guest this weekend, and had to answer questions about former pro basketball player Dennis Rodman.  She’s not much of a sports buff, but you can listen to her efforts on the quiz show...Read More

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin continues to complain about the treatment she received during her recent campaign on the John McCain ticket. She started out as the new darling of the GOP, but her star quickly plummeted as she made statements showing a lack of knowledge on may national and international issues. Here’s an article this...Read More

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  In trying to solve a problem, government often creates even more costly problems through the effort.  That is certainly the case when it comes to trying to help Louisiana homeowners who face the highest property insurance rates in the nation.  But the Legislature and the Insurance Department exasperated the costs by favoring homeowners over...Read More

Thursday, January 8th, 2008   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    LOUISIANA TAXPAYERS ARE  THE LOSERS IN PROPERTY INSURANCE SCHEME   In days of old, Robin Hood took from the rich and gave to the poor. When it comes to insurance, the Louisiana Legislature and the Insurance Department do just the reverse. They apparently think it is...Read More

Take a look at Uncle Jay’s  perceptions of just what happened in 2008.  You will enjoy this amusing review. [kml_flashembed movie="http://uk.youtube.com/v/TWiXy55OHyY" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]Read More

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Should the appointed new US Senator from Illinois be sworn in to the US Senate?  Of course he should. What ever Illinois Gov. Blagojevich’s problems, he still is the Governor, he has not been indicted, and there are no allegations that he made any deal with his appointee, former Illinois Attorney General Ray Burris.  Democratic...Read More

Take a minute to look at the photos below.  There is a huge rock near a gravel pit in Hwy. 25 in rural Iowa.  For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.  A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then...Read More

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana PERCEPTION AND REALITY IN LOUISIANA POLITICS In 2008, Louisiana rode the bubble.  A new Governor and a cadre of other new public officials were ready to put the Katrina mentality behind, and begin the process of bringing Louisiana fully into the 21st century.  There was a perception, stirred...Read More

Former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco offers a GOOP conspiracy theory in an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Mathews.  She says Bush was getting slammed “nationally and internationally” for his handling of Katrina during those early, desperate days after landfall and an executive decision was made to shift the blame.  “(Bush’s) political office decided that another scapegoat...Read More

  Daughter Campbell has had one busy year, with full election coverage, her “No Bias, No Bull” reports, each night on CNN, a young son to care for and a new son on the way, and a major feature in Vogue Magazine on the newsstands now.  You can read some of  the Vogue feature by Clicking...Read More

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My radio show on WRNO is still going strong each Sunday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Amy Kirk was my longtime producer on weekdays and now both produces and does on air talking herself.  Amy fills in for me from time to time, and we are pictured below working together in the New Orleans...Read More

Louisiana and former Governor Edwin Edwards took some shots on the Tonight show last week as Jay Leno visited with Robin Williams. Both comedians told Edwards stories, neither of which are true, but brought big laughs from the audience. With just a few weeks left in the Bush Administration, it’s a 50/50 bet as to...Read More

  The Governor of Illinois continues to take any spotlight off of Louisiana, so there is some local good news in all the controversy up there.  Bu how about this federal prosecutor claiming that the actions of the Governor would make Abe Lincoln “roll over in his grave?” Well not quite.  You see, ole Abe...Read More

So you are a parent who is frustrated about the cost and quality of the childcare your kid is receiving.  You are looking for a better solution, right?  Well maybe here is the answer for you.  Check out the video below on ways to look after your kid while you have more time for yourself....Read More

Thursday, December 18th, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana FEW SAINTS IN POLITICS NOT EVEN LINCOLN When the Governor of Illinois was arrested recently and charged with selling political favors to the highest bidder, the federal prosecutor in the case was incredulous. He stated that Abraham Lincoln” would rollover in his grave” if he were to know...Read More

  Campbell continues to receive aacolades for her weeknight show with an edge on CNN.  To read some of the latest commentary on her show, Click Here.  And a TV critic gives his take on her stye in the following video.Read More

  Whatever you might think of President Bush, you sure have to give the guy credit for his ability to bob and weave.  A few days ago, an Iraqi journalist threw both his shoes ant the President during a news conference.  The Prez dodged like a prize fighter and wasn’t touched.  Kudos to our President...Read More

  Our family has a  camp up in the St. Francisville area, quite close to the nuclear power plant.  I’ve alway been a bit apprehensive, not over concern of an explosion, but about the waste.  Where will it go?  Right now, it is kept on site.  It’s dangerous and will take a thousand years to loose...Read More

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That’s right. It snowed early this morning (Thursday).  What a rarity.   It seemed the whole neighborhood was up to see the flakes come down, and throw snow balls.   It was a rare treat that we have not seen in years.  Gladys and I found are neighbor’s showman for the photo above. That’s one of our...Read More

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  A major insurance scandal is percolating in Louisiana, and it comes as no surprise to those who have been following the shenanigans of the state created Citizens Property Insurance Company. The first of what may be a number of indictments were handed down by a state grand jury last week that tagged the ex...Read More

Thursday, December 11th, 21008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana    LOUISIANA CITIZENS INSURANCE SCANDALS CONTINUE TO GROW A year ago, it would have been hard to imagine that conditions at Citizens Property Insurance Company could get any worse. The state created and state run company was in debt by over $1 billion.  The Rouge Business Report called...Read More

In Louisiana, the Governor’s office annually presents an award that recognizes extraordinary service by an individual who has enhanced opportunities for persons with disabilities. The award was given this week at the old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. This year’s statewide 2008 Volunteer of the year Award, I’m proud to say, went to my brother-in-law,...Read More

  Can you believe all this outrageous criminal behavior by the Governor of Illinois? His name is Ron Blagojevich, and to put it gently, he is a corrupt bonehead. The FBI (who as we well know you cannot always trust) apparently have tape recordings of the Governor  discussing the withholding of state funds from a...Read More

I’m a big Holly Clegg fan.  Besides being longtime friends, I really admire the numerous cookbooks she has produced.  Here’s her latest, just in time for Christmas, and the proceeds go towards helping fund wetlands preservation, so vital to Louisiana.  The book is available at all bookstores.  Hwer website is www.hollyclegg.com. trim&Terrificâ„¢ Gulf Coast Favorites ...Read More

I don’t know about you, but I have been watching Meet the Press each Sunday morning for as far back as I can remember. Even now, when I do a Sunday morning radio show, I have one eye on what guest is appearing on what has to be the most popular new show on television....Read More

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  There’s a three hundred pound gorilla loose in Louisiana called “public healthcare” that continues to eat up a growing sector of the state’s tax dollars.  Meanwhile, the state’s efforts are focused on trying to stop the bleeding, with little emphasis on offer affordable healthcare to over one million people who do not qualify for...Read More

Thursday, December 3rd, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana BOTTOM OF THE BARREL HEALTHWISE IN LOUISIANA  Louisiana has the dubious honor of being named this week as the least healthiest state in the nation.  The negative recognition was announced in the 2008 health rankings just released by United Health Foundation. It really wasn’t any surprise.  That’s because...Read More

  I’ll have to tell you”¦..I’m an unabashed Angelina Jolie fan.  She is a captivating women and one really fine actress.  I haven’t missed any of her recent movies.  A few of my favorites are “Life or Something Like it,” Original Sin, Wanted, and Beyond Borders.  I have watched her in Laura Croft-Tomb Raider several...Read More

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  Here is a real tough one.  How much control should you have over your life, particularly if you are withering away and perhaps have five or six months to live?  Should you have the right to pull the plug?  Most states say no.  It’s a difficult issue, and I’ll be talking about it on...Read More

  Remember my column written last month when I proposed that Louisiana become its own country?  Well would you believe it?  There are voices worldwide who are predicting that the U.S. will splint up into various countries in the years to come.  In fact, a leading Russian political analyst has said the economic turmoil in...Read More

  Can American automobiles continue to be competitive on the international market?  I wrote last week about the financial impact of the GM in Louisiana that directly has created some 25,000 jobs.  To read my column, Click Here. Take a look at the following video that tells the story of Ford Motor Company’s success in...Read More

  I’m taking a little break this week over the Thanksgiving holidays, so there will be no new column posted, and just a few changes here on my website. I will be doing my Sunday radio show on WRNO Sunday morning as usual from 11 AM to 1 PM. If you’re not able us and...Read More

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It was back to my old hometown of Ferriday this week will try was the guest speaker at the Ferriday Chamber of Commerce. A good chance to talk abut my new book and visit my old stomping grounds and renew friendships with a number of friends that go back to the mid-1960s. Actually, under some...Read More

  Just when you thought that insurance regulatory problems in the Department of Insurance could not get any worse in Louisiana, more problems, and even outright violations of the law, raise their ugly heads. Just this week, the insurance department was blasted by the Legislative Auditor in a 60 page scathing report alleging that the...Read More

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana BIG THREE AUTO PROBLEMS HIT HOME IN LOUISIANA To bail out or not to bail out? That is the question being debated in Washington this week as the Big Three Auto Makers plead for a $25 billion bailout. Members of the Louisiana congressional delegation are either strongly opposed...Read More

Since the election of new Pres. Barack Obama, gun sales have skyrocketed. A lot of people are apparently worried that Obama will make a major effort to control who can own a gun. I think there’s fat chance of this happening. But the two videos below tell you a lot about what you do to...Read More

Regular readers of this site know that I’m a die hard basketball fan. I walked out of a dinner party this past Tuesday evening so I could go home and watch the UNC- Kentucky game on television.  I am a real Tar Heel fan since my days at Carolina in the early 60s. (Sports trivia...Read More

    Now that the election is over, we need to get back to the really important matters in our lives like football and hate crimes. That’s what my column is about this week. I know you’re wondering how the two are intertwined. Well Alabama’s Nick Saban came to town last weekend, and when he...Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana NICK SABAN, THE HANGMAN’S NOOSE, AND LOUISIANA LAW Whoever thought that Alabama football Coach Nick Saban would be in the eye of a Louisiana political storm involving a new state public intimidation law? Last Friday night on a parking lot beside the LSU campus, the coach of the...Read More

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  Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has wasted no time, once the presidential election was over last week, traveling the country, giving numerous national TV interviews, and making no bones about the fact that he plans on being a major player in Republican politics on the national scene. His Achilles’ heel may possibly be not addressing...Read More

The outrageous lack of oversight continues as more troubling audits show widespread mismanagement and outright theft on the part of those running the state created Citizens Property Insurance Company. Citizens has been called the biggest financial disaster in Louisiana’s history. And for good reason. This notoriously mismanaged company was on the road to disaster from...Read More

It was Veterans Day on Tuesday of this week. And very few people remembered in any fashion. There are only one or two American flags in my large subdivision. State employees in Louisiana were given a holiday, but it was merely a day away from work. Nothing special.  I know of no public official in...Read More

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Now that the election is over, I wrote this week about some of the winners and losers in the past election.  The list includes La. Gov. Bobby Jindal, Tina Fey and Joe the Plumber.  Yu can read it now by Clicking Here.   If you know anything about Louisiana politics, you are well aware of...Read More

I have always been a big fan North Carolina US Sen. Libby Dole.  I had a delightful dinner with her in Natchez, Mississippi back in the early 1970s. But she was soundly defeated in her re-election efforts this past Tuesday, and she only has her own self to blame. Dole has always been a Washington...Read More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Thursday, November 6th, 2008 LOUISIANA WINNERS, LOSERS, AND SPOILERS After a day of letting Louisiana electoral results sink in, it’s time to assess the winners and losers.  As is often the case, Louisiana went “against the grain” and was far out of sync with national trends. The new president received less than...Read More

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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana LOUISIANA VOTERS ARE IRRELEVANT IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Louisiana voters are gearing up for election day in record numbers.  Spurred on by the presidential election,   more than one quarter of a million people cast absentee ballots which is an all-time record.  And for good reason.  This is certainly one...Read More

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Atlanta high school kids below  give an energetic presentation of your right to vote for whoever y9u want for President, but how it’s important to vote.  And by the way, I think the pundits are going to be surprised at the high number of yunger voters who will go to the polls on election day....Read More

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  Are you happy that you as a taxpayer have plowed some $120 million into the AIG insurance company?  Yet insurance regulators over the country seem to be quite blasé about the shenanigans of AIG.  And you may not realize what a big presence this giant company has right here in Louisiana.  You can read...Read More

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana   MORE BAD NEWS ABOUT INSURANCE IN LOUISIANA   The financial crisis on Wall Street has filtered down through the insurance industry, with a number of major insurance companies facing a rocky road in the coming weeks.  The New York Times concluded this week that “insurance companies are...Read More

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