Apocalypse, Bobby Jindal, Control the Information, Voting

“Voters Can Make up Their Own Minds”- Bobby Jindal, and to Help, Watch the Dem’s New Video

Jindal refused to weigh in on David Vitter’s re-election campaign yesterday; when asked by a local reporter if he would endorse the incumbent Senator in his race over the Democratic challenger, Charlie Melancon, Jindal replied that “voters can make up their own minds.” For Jindal, assuming the governor is positioning himself for a run at the 2012 presidency, it was certainly the safe choice. In … Continue reading “Voters Can Make up Their Own Minds”- Bobby Jindal, and to Help, Watch the Dem’s New Video

Drake ToulouseSeptember 7, 2010September 7, 20101 Comment

Katrina, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, NFL

Dan Hampton, Somewhat of an Ass

Dan Hampton, former Chicago Bear and present day jack-ass, in offering his expert commentary to the NFL network had this to say about the upcoming Thursday night match-up between the Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, “If you watch that playoff game last year, the Vikings need to go down there and hit that town like Katrina. I think the Vikings go down … Continue reading Dan Hampton, Somewhat of an Ass

Drake ToulouseSeptember 6, 2010September 6, 2010Leave a comment

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Control the Information, Democracy, Disenfranchised, Gulf Coast, Headlines, Katrina, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Plug The Leak, Sarah Palin, Supression of Science

Headlines: Gulf Coast and Beyond

Criminal charges being considered against BP in Gulf oil rig tragedy – Times Picayune Hurricanes May Carry Toxic Chemicals from Crude Oil and Dispersant Inland – Washington Blog FDA’s standards for Gulf seafood may be lower than those in past oil spills – Press Register John McCain Says He’s Too Old and Tired for Any New Ideas of His Own – HuffingtonPost ‘Censoring’ of Craigslist … Continue reading Headlines: Gulf Coast and Beyond

Drake ToulouseSeptember 6, 2010September 6, 2010Leave a comment

British Petroleum, Gulf Coast, Oil Spill

Random Impressions After Watching BP’s Youtube Channel

1. Boy, are they sorry. 2. Sad, but hopeful music plays everywhere they go. 3. Everyone working for BP was either been born in, or currently lives on the Gulf Coast, and everyone loves New Orleans. 4. Everyone’s natural speaking voice is humble, empathetic and contains a southern accent. 5. Everyone smiles, except when they appear worried and/or concerned. 6. Nobody who works for BP … Continue reading Random Impressions After Watching BP’s Youtube Channel

Drake ToulouseSeptember 5, 2010September 5, 20103 Comments

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Control the Information, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Oil Spill

British Petroleum Issues Ultimatum in the Gulf (without actually issuing ultimatum)

British Petroleum wants new offshore drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico and if they don’t get them, the company is about to get all financial on your ass. On July 30th, the House of Representatives passed a drilling overhaul bill that barred any company from receiving new permits if more than ten deaths occurred on its facilities or if the company had been fined … Continue reading British Petroleum Issues Ultimatum in the Gulf (without actually issuing ultimatum)

Drake ToulouseSeptember 3, 2010September 3, 20102 Comments

Disenfranchised, Katrina, New Orleans

An Afternoon With Charlie, An Evening With Mayor Landrieu

The Sunday afternoon after Rising Tide found me in a bar on St. Claude Ave, having a drink or three and talking to a guy named Charlie who was splitting a pitcher of beer with his friend. Charlie lived in the St. Roch neighborhood, born and raised in New Orleans and he was telling me about the lives lived on either side of St. Claude … Continue reading An Afternoon With Charlie, An Evening With Mayor Landrieu

Drake ToulouseSeptember 2, 2010September 2, 20102 Comments

Disenfranchised, Katrina, New Orleans

Rising Tide 5…Thank You

I just wanted to say, on a personal note, thanks to all who were a part of Rising Tide 5…everyone who had a hand in the planning, the operations of the day and all the speakers who gave up their time to be there…yes, even Ronal Serpas…:) It was probably one of the more valuable days I’ve spent recently and I learned even more than … Continue reading Rising Tide 5…Thank You

Drake ToulouseSeptember 1, 2010September 4, 20103 Comments

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Control the Information, Disenfranchised, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Headlines, Macondo Well, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Supression of Science, Thad Allen, Tony Hayward

Well Hell…Turn Off the News for Five Days and the Official Narrative Goes to Shit…

I thought the oil was gone. I thought the relief wells were on target. I thought emergency relief payments were to be issued within 48 hours, the blow out preventer was coming to the surface, British Petroleum’s internal investigation had found itself innocent, Corexit was biodegrading, the oil plumes had disappeared, the Gulf’s waters were being reopened because all was clear, nobody was really getting … Continue reading Well Hell…Turn Off the News for Five Days and the Official Narrative Goes to Shit…

Drake ToulouseSeptember 1, 2010September 1, 20101 Comment

And now a word from our sponsors, British Petroleum, LIVE YOUR LIFE, Music, New Orleans

And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 11 – vacation version

Sometimes you need a break… Gov’t Mule featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Chameleon The hidden subtext? Obviously… See ya tomorrow. Have a nice day. Continue reading And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 11 – vacation version

Drake ToulouseAugust 31, 2010August 26, 2010Leave a comment

And now a word from our sponsors, LIVE YOUR LIFE, Music, New Orleans

And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 10 – vacation version

Sometimes you need a break… Goatwhore – Forever Consumed Oblivion The hidden subtext? Obviously… New Orleans music is more than jazz. Have a nice day. Continue reading And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 10 – vacation version

Drake ToulouseAugust 30, 2010August 27, 20101 Comment