What is the truth in the Mcallister vs. Riser discussion?

[PawDawg]

Riser = Jindal - just say NO.

The other guy wants to increase medicaid. You good with that?

[Cal&Ken]

The other guy wants to increase medicaid. You good with that?

I would never vote for someone Jindal put up. I voted for a democrat rather than him. All of my family that could voted for McAllister. Jindal is no better than obama in my book. Neither one know what the truth is. In the early results, it looks like a lot of people agree with me.

[PawDawg]

I would never vote for someone Jindal put up. I voted for a democrat rather than him. All of my family that could voted for McCallister. Jindal is no better than obama in my book. Neither one know what the truth is. In the early results, it looks like a lot of people agree with me.

I haven't check results yet, but if McCallister wins it will be because of his biggest endorsement, not because of Jindal endorsing Reiser.

[Cal&Ken]

I have been surprised at the people that are anti-Jindal these days. The teachers around here all hate him with a passion that were formerly supporters. We didn't vote in our area, but I know people were calling around trying to figure out who to vote for, and there was an anti-Jindal sentiment. Jindal has lost a few of these lately where he pumped the money in against them- always makes me smile. I do agree that the Duck Dynasty endorsement gave him the opportunity to win.

[PawDawg]

I have been surprised at the people that are anti-Jindal these days. The teachers around here all hate him with a passion that were formerly supporters. We didn't vote in our area, but I know people were calling around trying to figure out who to vote for, and there was an anti-Jindal sentiment. Jindal has lost a few of these lately where he pumped the money in against them- always makes me smile.

Some our our educator (and educated) posters have a legit reason to dislike Jindal. I understand their dislike.

Most of the public school educators who hate him don't have a clue why. They hate him because their union rep said to hate him. I'm serious. Ask a teacher why and see what answer they give.

[JuBru]

Some our our educator (and educated) posters have a legit reason to dislike Jindal. I understand their dislike.

Most of the public school educators who hate him don't have a clue why. They hate him because their union rep said to hate him. I'm serious. Ask a teacher why and see what answer they give.

The continuation of messed up certification policies and degree programs. Vouchers taking money away from their classroom.

But of course, his other problems are also related to the parish's own education problems.

[Cal&Ken]

Some our our educator (and educated) posters have a legit reason to dislike Jindal. I understand their dislike.

Most of the public school educators who hate him don't have a clue why. They hate him because their union rep said to hate him. I'm serious. Ask a teacher why and see what answer they give.

Common core is why I am hearing- and I certainly agree with that rationale. I hate this crap and it is ridiculous what kids are doing in school these days. While it would be great to make improvements in education, this was not the method.

[techman05]

Private school. Hope I can afford it for my kids

[TechAlum05]

I haven't check results yet, but if McCallister wins it will be because of his biggest endorsement, not because of Jindal endorsing Reiser.

Looks like McAlister will be the new member of the U.S. House. The endorsement by Jamie Mayo (Democratic Mayor of Monroe) likely helped McAlister get some votes from the left and Clyde Holloway's endorsement didn't hurt either. Jindal's endorsement of Riser didn't help matters, since Jindal has angered the teachers, state government workers, and LSU hospital employees with his policies.

[Cal&Ken]

Private school. Hope I can afford it for my kids

Some of them will go to it as well because the standardized testing is supposed to incorporate that crap. My girls go to private school and they are not doing it. My son is going to public school and in the first grade. It is insane what they are giving for first grade work. Jindal sold his soul for this crap. His chances to be president are laughable, and he would not even carry this state.

[JuBru]

Certainly not all people with poor diet, lack of exercise, and obesity are that way due to their own poor lifestyle choices. However, many people do have illnesses that would be considered as self-inflicted due to those issues. My statement was never intended to be matter of fact. My point is that there should be emphasis by primary caregivers (doctors, nurses, NP's, etc.) to educate people about the consequences of lifestyle choices.

You may think that everyone should know not to make poor lifestyle choices but, unfortunately, that is far from the case. Look at the number of people who choose to start smoking. I'm not aware of anyone who disputes the health hazards of smoking anymore, yet many young people each day make the decision to start smoking.

The cost of health care will be unsustainable for my children and grandchildren if we continue the way we are going. We need to do better as a society on prevention of disease/illness.

The problem I see is that primary caregivers have been forced by the current provider reimbursement system to focus more on volume than spending time educating patients. All my friends in medical fields tell me this. I don't know the answer to the problem, I just see that as a problem that should be addressed.

There are many health issues where some would curtail personal freedom and try to legislate compliance. For example, should motorcycle riders be required to wear a helmet? There are many other examples from seat belts to marijuana use where government has stepped in with legislation for the "good of society." Where do you draw the line curtailing personal freedom for the "good of society"? We all have our own opinion as to where the line should be. It's the same way with any health care legislation. It's difficult to reach a consensus to address some real issues about our current system.

You can't consider them self-inflicted if they don't have a choice in prevention.

Can't legislate morality. That is a problem left and right have. Encourage certain behaviors is one thing, but forcing is wrong.

The only wagon to avoid is the one mislabeled Democratic.

Are you presuming that if a person isn't on the Tea Party wagon they are by default on the Democrat wagon?

Both are worth avoiding.

Only for cowards. We've lost this thing anyway. Time to wake folks up like Ronny did. Otherwise go ahead and vote for Landrieu and the other socialists.

I don't consider myself a coward in any sense (except math and women) and I would not jump on the Tea Party wagon.

Nor do I support Landrieu. Ever. Gross.

[PawDawg]

Looks like McAlister will be the new member of the U.S. House. The endorsement by Jamie Mayo (Democratic Mayor of Monroe) likely helped McAlister get some votes from the left and Clyde Holloway's endorsement didn't hurt either. Jindal's endorsement of Riser didn't help matters, since Jindal has angered the teachers, state government workers, and LSU hospital employees with his policies.

Mayo didn't help - Blacks didn't vote. Other liberals don't pay attention to him.

Holloway did help

Robertson helped more than anyone. W/out that endorsement he never would have gotten in the run off.

I'm okay with him. James Davison was backing him. He will be groomed properly.

[TechAlum05]

Mayo didn't help - Blacks didn't vote. Other liberals don't pay attention to him.

Holloway did help

Robertson helped more than anyone. W/out that endorsement he never would have gotten in the run off.

I'm okay with him. James Davison was backing him. He will be groomed properly.

McAlister won 67-72% of the vote in Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, East Carroll, West Carroll, Rapides, and Richland Parishes.

[Cal&Ken]

Mayo didn't help - Blacks didn't vote. Other liberals don't pay attention to him.

Holloway did help

Robertson helped more than anyone. W/out that endorsement he never would have gotten in the run off.

I'm okay with him. James Davison was backing him. He will be groomed properly.

I agree with everything you said. I also believe if people didn't hate Jindal so much these days, his man would have won.

[PawDawg]

McAlister won 67-72% of the vote in Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, East Carroll, West Carroll, Rapides, and Richland Parishes.

Wow! That's as bad an arse kickin' as Rice gave us tonight. My guess is 20% turnout. 90% white