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Just when one thinks that LA politicians cannot further embarrass themselves and our embattled state, new ways are found. Rep. Ernie Alexander, R-Lafayette, threatened statewide talk show host Moon Griffon IN WRITING. See letter here. Alexander seeks to stifle free speech which not only is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, but is essential to a democracy. A public official using his office to intimidate a citizen of LA is simply unconscionable. Further, Rep. Alexander needs a crash course in the FCC laws and regs as well as the U.S. Constitution. In addition to being wrong on the law and the...

If you want to hear the local take from an excellant radio show listen live now. Moon Griffon is syndicated across the state and does a great job of informing the public of the sleazy politics that go on in this state. I am not affiliated.

MEMO PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL TO: Bob Mann Communications Director Governor Kathleen Blanco FROM: John Copes DATE: August 4, 2005 RE: web site project It’s been a long time since my last memo, Bob, and it’s not like riding a bicycle, so I’ll simply try to restate and expand upon our conversations concerning various ways to more vigorously advance a coherent strategy to promote the governor’s (and, by extension, Democratic) policies, while blunting the increasingly intense attacks upon her and upon her administration. As we have often discussed, the most serious problem Democrats in Louisiana now face is a Republican Party...

Scott says not allowed at Bush headquarters opening By The Associated Press Jock Scott, the Republican 5th Congressional District candidate left out in the cold when his party embraced ex-Democrat Rodney Alexander, complains he was pushed off the platform at the ceremonial opening of Bush campaign headquarters in Monroe Friday. Republican organizers confirmed that party officials demanded Scott be kept away, since their new favorite -- incumbent Alexander -- was going to be a featured speaker. The congressman caused a furor in August when he switched parties in the final minutes of qualifying; Scott, and Democrats, sued him, unsuccessfully. Ed...

Freerepublic.com participants can listen to "The Moon Griffon Show" from 9-11 a.m. Central weekdays. Moon, 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds, is a 41-year-old French "Cajun" who operates out of a radio station in Monroe. He is now called the "voice of Louisiana" because the show is also carried out of Shreveort, Natchitoches, Winnfield (hometown of the Longs), Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and other cities as well. Moon is critical of the LA "establishment," which he thinks has feathered its own nest and held back the state's development. You can listen on the Internet by clicking on moongriffon.com His program...