Are You Kidding Me????

[rosetree]

All I can say is WTF?????

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/08/and_the_winner_is_unclear.html

[ozzie]

So sorry Rosie. I guess the media machine works after all. :(

[stynger]

The mayor would be on the bottom of my list for who to honor. Unbelievable.

[ohio]

Good thing everyone in the city government is on the same page....WTF?

[Moon]

Only in New Orleans or the twilight zone could something like this take place.

[glinda]

OMG. He must have orchestrated this himself. What an embarassment.

[jerseygirl67]

they are all on drugs....must be. The only explanation I can think of for this.

[mangoon]

Wow, its so disturbing its almost unbelievable. Dont know anything about this guy Cerasoli but maybe this will help a bit.

http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/Louisiana/NewOrleans/New_Orleans_Inspector_General_Mayor_Nagin_Ethics_A nd_Corruption__6939.asp

[bluesgirl]

It's just SO WRONG on so many levels!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[festbabe]

Gawd. I couldn't even finish reading it.

[Delta]

The only good thing about this whole debacle is that a bunch of the people listed on the invitation, from Clarkson to Galatoire's, seem to be backing off from even being associated with it. Clarkson flat-out said she doesn't think Nagin deserves any honor for his response.

Maybe it's just a back door route for Ray Ray to get the anniversary party he wanted last year. It will be interesting to see if their timing of it backfires, too.

[freebo]

WTF indeed. :mad:

I did finish reading, and it led me down a contorted string of blogs, etc.

My favorite take away, the one thing that's allowed me to laugh instead of crying about all this....

"How long can the Excellence in Recovery Host Committee hold a bong hit before laughing hysterically?"

I mean, REALLY?!?

Don't even get me started about Dr. Blakely being omitted, etc. etc. etc. ad naseum... Oh my gosh. Now I think I am crying...

[windowman]

Someone much wiser than I once said something about politics making strange bedfellows. This looks like career planning on the part of Da Mayor for his future or to create spin against a possible recall if he winds up being hands on involved in the NOAH scandal. If only his brain were as big as his balls. Apologies to the scarecrow.

[Frosty]

This is amatuer play. One election in Chicago Mayor Daley was getting heat from the much needed Latino community in Chicago so he was promptly awarded as man of the year by a preeminent Hispanic organization.

[bluesgirl]

Gawd. I couldn't even finish reading it.

I threw up a little in my mouth while trying to read it.

[bluesbaby]

I am astounded at the complete and utter crapulence the govt will resort to anymore. Shaking my head in amazement.

[mightyradgumbo]

When I first read this this AM, I thought someone from the Onion or the New Orleans Levee had hijacked the press room. Unfortunately not. Sad indeed.

[Blitzzzzz]

Can't pin this one on the government! Remember Nagin was a private sector darling when he first arrived! Maybe Mayor Hyatt will have the good sense to make sure it's NOT on his schedule, but I doubt it.:cool:

[duende]

I just hope that they aren't planning on exploiting any true victim by having them recount their recovery story for a roomfull of back-slapping syncophants - that would be truly reprehensible.

The eating of stuffed pork chops by Paul K and listening to the fine musical stylings of Irvin? Well, rest assured the mayor will be enjoying all of this on behalf of the good citizens of New Orleans... ouch!

[festivalgirl]

Hmmmm, I guess they all cashed their checks?!?!?! :eek:

There always seems to be a Nagin Love-Fest going on but I have yet to meet anyone who likes him. Guess I'm hanging out with the poor crowd.

We have an incredibly crooked City Gov't here so nothing surprises me anymore.

[NYMAMA]

Gawd. I couldn't even finish reading it.
I couldn't finish reading it also. that calls for one giant
WTF!

[Delta]

Actually, they do plan to have survivors there. If I remember correctly, they have 4 lined up to attend this clusterfuck.

You can see the front of the invitation at http://toulousestreet.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/cray-2.jpg and the back at http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3G-tyG0CVc/SKSePL9MJ9I/AAAAAAAAAKg/fNLP1dLPGcA/s1600-h/nagin.jpg

Notice who gets first billing, in larger type, on the invite.

[festivalgirl]

Actually, they do plan to have survivors there. If I remember correctly, they have 4 lined up to attend this clusterfuck.

You can see the front of the invitation at http://toulousestreet.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/cray-2.jpg and the back at http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u3G-tyG0CVc/SKSePL9MJ9I/AAAAAAAAAKg/fNLP1dLPGcA/s1600-h/nagin.jpg

Notice who gets first billing, in larger type, on the invite.

Are we sure Nagin isn't presenting to Honore????? This has got to be a typo.

[Phatpapa]

Irvin Mayfield playing for the event???? I hope Ray gets recalled

[Delta]

Irvin Mayfield playing for the event???? I hope Ray gets recalled

The invitations say Rebirth Brass Band and James Rivers Movement.

[Phatpapa]

The invitations say Rebirth Brass Band and James Rivers Movement.


I was going off the article. RBB and JRM? That's even worse

[Carolina Beadhead]

I'm hoping it's actually covert operation to unseat Nagin and put Honore in charge... a bloodless coup.

[windowman]

FYI, Irvin is on the city payroll as "cultural ambassador". He actually travels with a bodyguard paid by our tax dollars. I am sure that al-queada has targeted him for political reasons.;)

[mightyradgumbo]

FYI, Irvin is on the city payroll as "cultural ambassador". He actually travels with a bodyguard paid by our tax dollars. I am sure that al-queada has targeted him for political reasons.;)

Bwahahahha great one Wynn....hey u going to be at Instuments have come tomorrow?

[McGregor]

BigFoot even thought that award was a joke!

[Earthmother]

I'm hoping it's actually covert operation to unseat Nagin and put Honore in charge... a bloodless coup.

Excellent ,Susan! All I can tell you is- I haven't smelled this much bull$&!# since I left the farm!

[Corona]

Gawd. I couldn't even finish reading it.
me either...uggh....such crap.

[Delta]

Silence is Violence is planning a protest at 6:00 pm Friday at the Ritz Carlton, before the "awards" ceremony starts at 7:00.