Lege Watch

A lot of folks were disappointed that Steve canceled the rally and wanted to do something to

a) celebrate the victory!
b) promote their recall efforts

Good news - you still can!

We’re still participating in the Kenilworth parade tomorrow, Thursday, July 3.  Some legislators, especially Duplessis, have been openly saying how wrong voters are for being enraged about this attempted pay raise.  Others are trying to change the narrative so that the issue is not the pay raise, but the amount and the manner in which they attempted to get it.  LegeWatch rejects both arguments.

First, voters are absolutely entitled to be part of the decision making process where our tax dollars are being spent, especially when it comes to the compensation of our representatives.  Second, take a look at Louisiana’s misery index, courtesy of Forgotston, and tell me if these people deserve a raise at all.  Consider the amount of time they waste on Sazeracs, fleur de lis, and redundant legislation - while claiming it’s a full time job - and decide whether Louisiana deserves a citizen legislature who will prioritize on what’s really important, or if we need over 2,000 bills filed per session by people who aspire to be a full time political class.  For an example of the quality of the legislation they have already passed, consider the fact that due to sloppy ethics legislation, they triggered the resignations of over 200 people and had to pass yet another bill, SB 718, to try to correct the error.

So tomorrow you can declare your independence from a full time legislature, celebrate the pay raise victory, let them know we’re still watching, and promote your recall effort. Legewatchers are meeting at Monjuni’s restaurant between 3 and 4pm. (map)  This is a family event so keep your signs appropriate - and if you don’t want to make a sign, come on out and second-line with us!  The parade route begins and ends at the Kenilworth Middle School located on Boone Drive in Kenilworth. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. for set up – you’ll recognize us by our Greedy Gator tee shirts!  (Tee shirt sales end at 5pm today; last chance to get them here.)   The parade begins 6:30p.m. and will last about an hour.   If you’re coming, let us know by posting in the comments.

And finally, we’re a little early with it but this should be our last email until next week, so -
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!