Jeff Crouere: Democrats Are Destroying Louisiana

Louisiana is feeling the effects of misguided policy as other Southern states such as Texas, Florida and Florida continue to experience explosive economic growth. 

While other states prospered in the aftermath of the pandemic and embraced liberty, Louisiana enforced lockdown and COVID mandates pushed through by liberal Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards as well liberal Mayors like LaToya Kantrell of New Orleans. 

These measures were taken under the auspices of “public safety,” But they were counterproductive. These actions led to Louisiana losing jobs and businesses to other states. Our tourist industry, which is one of the few remaining pillars in our weak economy, was particularly affected by the resulting damage.

The left-leaning Biden administration took a number of steps to encourage renewable energy sources and increase the use of electric cars at the national level. Simultaneously, it declared war on the fossil fuel industry, critical to our state’s economy. The moratorium on oil and gas drilling on federal leases, both on land and offshore, was a contributing factor in the decline in our state’s economy.

Louisiana experienced a dramatic drop in its GDP between July 2021-2022. 36,857 people. Louisiana is ranked in the top 20 according to recent census data. top five The nation is experiencing the largest population decline.

Texas and Florida have the benefit of wise Republican leadership. Louisiana has a liberal Democrat governor and liberal Democrats as the Mayors of Baton Rouge, New Orleans. They are all big government progressives and are opposed to policies that would attract business to Louisiana. 

Edwards, for example, opposes the elimination of the state income tax unless other taxes increase so that the impact is “revenue neutral.” But, nine states including Florida and Texas have eliminated income taxes with extremely positive results. In 2023, Mississippi’s conservative Governor will push for his state to join its ranks.

Louisiana would prosper if taxes were eliminated and state government was reduced. Edwards and other Louisiana politicians believe that government should be expanded to solve almost any problem. Despite the fact that Louisiana’s population has stagnated for decades, the state budget has risen from the ashes. $16 billion In 2003, it was over $47 billion today. 

Two of the previous three Louisiana governors were Democrats. The state legislature technically has a vast Republican majority. However, many of these legislators have status quo politicians who don’t really consider themselves conservatives. 

Louisiana’s politicians have created a tax climate that is extremely burdensome and a disaster for its citizens. Louisiana has the highest sales taxes In the country, along with a state income and property tax, local property taxes, or franchise taxes.

Louisiana has a poor economy and substandard public schools. It also has a dilapidated infrastructure and a reputation as a place for dishonest politicians. 

A further problem is that the state leaders have failed deliver any level of safety to its citizens. New Orleans and Baton Rouge rank among the most dangerous cities in America, per capita. In 2022New Orleans was given the horrible title of Murder Capital of America. 

According to the Metropolitan Crime Commission in 2012, there were 280 murders New Orleans saw the highest level of population since 1996. Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans had an even larger population.

The jewel of Louisiana is in great trouble under the leadership of New Orleans Mayor Cantrell. It is so terrible that outraged citizens are trying valiantly to end it. recall her. 

To have a successful recall in Louisiana, 20% must sign a petition within six month. The recall campaign will end on February 22, which is the day after Mardi gras. 

Eileen Carter, recall leader, stated at a Sunday news conference that they needed approximately 15,000 additional petitions to reach their goal.

The campaign has promoted extensively on radio, television and billboards. New Orleans voters already received one mailing. Another mailing will be sent in the next few days. Only the voter will need to sign the petition before the deadline and return it by mail. 

In response, Mayor Cantrell appeared on Sunday’s edition of the CBS show Face the Nation. She claimed that she had no problems with the violence in the city. “We’re seeing real results in our redeployment strategy on the ground.”

She also dismissed the possibility of being recalled, citing her past election wins and boasting about that. “Based on what I’ve seen, the residents of my city appreciate the continuity of leadership.”

Yes, Mayor Cantrell has an offer “continuity,” It is not. “leadership” It is chaos that she is delivering. Cantrell is a constant source of ethical misconduct. Cantrell, a member on the New Orleans City Council misused city-issued credit card for personal use. 

After Cantrell’s election, it was found that Cantrell owed her husband over $800 $95,000 Federal income taxes were imposed on her property by the Internal Revenue Service.

Cantrell has had to deal with many controversial issues in the past year. She was caught using an apartment block owned by the city for her personal residence and not paying rent to the taxpayers. More egregious was her lavish travel to at most ten destinations, including three international trips in France, Switzerland, or the Netherlands.

For her first-class flight and five-star hotel accommodations, she had to pay $30,000 to the city. Cantrell is also accused of being involved in an alleged robbery. affair A police security guard. 

Although she denies her affair, it is clear that New Orleans has many problems. A dispute with a contractor means that trash is not being picked up. Also, irritating street repairs can take years to complete. 

The Democrat Governor may be replaced in statewide elections in 2023, but New Orleans is not likely to see any immediate relief since the last Republican mayor was elected in 1872. New Orleans is a Democratic city. 

Jeff Crouere His award-winning program and native New Orleanian is his. “Ringside Politics,” Nationally, airs Saturdays at Noon to 1 p.m. CT Real America’s Voice TV Network & AmericasVoice.News Weekdays, 7-11 a.m. CT WGSO 990 – AM & Wgso.com. He is a columnist and the author of America’s Last ChanceYou can find regular comments on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel. Crouere.net. Email him at for more information [email protected]

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