Comments on: Third Person Plural

By: Alan Gutierrez

Alan Gutierrez — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:50:49 +0000

Yes. No.

By: Ron Grazle

Ron Grazle — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:38:41 +0000

Everything is here. Were you responsible for Varrechhio’s Clerk of Criminal Court website? Are you behind LouisianaTruth.com?

http://www.ethics.state.la.us/cgi-bin/la98/forms/PAC990160/13718/203A

By: Alan Gutierrez

Alan Gutierrez — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:54:22 +0000

Is there anyway we could get some citations on this? I’d like to be able to trace these faster the next time the show up AND be able to show my work. How did you come across the source, or was it a tip off?

By: Ron Grazle

Ron Grazle — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:12:53 +0000

This flyer was created by Dominic Varrecchio, the same guy that orchistrated the anti-Cheryl Gray flyer to try to get Jalila into office. It only has a handful of contributors, among them Keith Hardie Jr. (of anybody but batt fame), Brian Fitzpatrick (of City Hall crime camera fame), James Cobb (of getting the Manganos off fame), and Tammany Mall LLC and Riecke & Associates (of I will donate from two companies owned by the same person to get around the contribution limit fame).

By: Frank Schiavo

Frank Schiavo — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:53:57 +0000

Actually it is pretty slick. And racist and insulting [for whites & African Americans] in our city. It preys on the fears of both groups of voters by using a vauge “They” and droping just enough names to stir up both groups of voters. I’m really sick of such hate stiring dogshit wandering through our mail. I used mine to scop up dog shit in fact when Julie & I steped out to walk her parents dog today. Made a point of doing it just for the sake of it. Sort of like the jackasses who thought mailing that out was a good idea. So thank you to what ever idiot mailed it out so I could save a plastic baggie.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:10:47 +0000

So, I voted in this election today and I’m pretty nauseous about it. I found a whole new strategic (and bad) reason for choosing one of these bad choices over the other and it’s not good.

By: mominem

mominem — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:38:03 +0000

Why do we impute race into a statement which could equally mean “the ruling clique”?

I personally don’t care what the complexion of our elected officials is if that perform their duties properly.

We live in a city with a political class which seems bereft of any sense of propriety or shame. The recent bribe necessary to get Eddie Jordan to leave office is only the most recent example.

This attitude is not unique to recent politicians but stretches back generations.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:50:54 +0000

Concerned, I too looked up more info. 300 Lafayette St, Suite 101 is listed as Attorney Greg P. Dileo. Thanks for your post and highlighting this mailer. If you email me I will forward email I got from a local org claiming the opportunity for the first time in DECADES to vote for reform, barely cloaking between the lines significance for a white majority. I also was alarmed at the swipes at BOLD and SOUL. Thanks again.

By: Alan Gutierrez

Alan Gutierrez — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:28:53 +0000

Editor B

Agreed. They, they, they. The others. There are plenty of people who are going to feel the sting of racism with at the they.

I’d say it might backfire, but I’m finding that the negative campaigning is scary effective.

By: Editor B

Editor B — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:23:07 +0000

Do I disagree with the facts cited? No, I don’t think so.

I was pretty angry when I read that line the first time. I interpreted it to mean, “If [the blacks] succeed in electing HER At-Large, [the blacks] will elect her replacement next!”

In the cold light of morning, I’m not certain that was the intended message. But if I read it that way, so will others.