Thursday, March 26, 2009

Lagniappe

This is an open thread so have at it while I review some lagniappe from the internet.

The Clarion-Ledger reported on the public financial records of the Jackson mayoral candidates. Seems most of them have had tax problems over the years. The favorite of local progressives seemed to have major problems paying his taxes (which may explain why he is liked by so many over at the Jackson Free Press):
"Documents show Horhn has been late in paying his taxes for years, resulting in the state placing liens on his north Jackson home at least 11 times since 1995.
Horhn's problems paying his property taxes on his home were equally common. Since 1996, he has been late at least 11 times, several times redeeming his property after it was sold at the courthouse.
"I'm late sometimes paying my bills. I'm sorry for that, but in the end I pay my taxes. I pay the interest, and I pay the penalties," he said."


Don't worry about any any problems now as when Horhn got caught with his hand in the cookie jar "Horhn paid his $1,185.02 property tax bill Wednesday after The Clarion-Ledger contacted him and produced documents showing he is up to date on his state income tax."

But don't worry, he says although he can't handle his money he can handle your money:
"I'm late sometimes paying my bills. I'm sorry for that, but in the end I pay my taxes. I pay the interest, and I pay the penalties," he said."

However, Mr. Horhn was not alone on the deadbeat bench as he was joined by Frankie, who has been the subject of numerous posts on this blog about his tax and mortgage problems although it was reported he was garnished for not paying a security detail for ihs protection in 2005. Alice Scott, David Archie, Jabari Toins, and Brenda Scott were on the list. Mr. Crisler was mentioned but his tax problem was a small one and happened once and was similar to what other veterans who deployed to Iraq experienced.


The Texting Ban bill made it to the Governor's desk although once must ask who do you trust more operating a computer while driving: someone who is 17 or 60?

Frankie and the Democrats carried on their food fight in court yesterday as Judge Billy Joe Landrum of Jones County fame came to town to referee the scrum and made it clear he would rather be somewhere else. After this stunt and Barbara Blackmon's Saturday night massacre, the Democrats are looking like a group who would rather shoot each other than Republicans. The Jackson Free Press published an account of the hearing yesterday while casting Hizzoner in a less than flattering light. Methinks Melton will win this one. I should probably also comment on his stupid attack on McMillin but I'm tired of writing about Melton today.

G. Gordon Liddy, move over, you now have competition for your Stacked and Packed Calendar. Barbie, Maggie, and Stephanie from WLBT decided to do some shooting.

Brent's Drugs was squeezed out by the drug goliaths. The Clarion-Ledger reports how pharmacies like Brent's was a victim of Medicare's drug plan favoring the chains. However, you will still be able to enjoy the shakes, burgers, and fries at Brents as the soda counter will be kept open. Now if I could just get my hands on the recipe for the shakes Parkins Pharmacy used to serve.

Obama should be worried right now as yesterday the bond markets gave him some heartburn. First the British had a bond market selloff and nobody came as the auction failed. The Fed began its first major buy of Treasuries (selling Treasuries is how deficits are financed.) only to see buyers turn away, pushing down the prices and forcing the yields to go higher (many consumer and mortgage interest rates follow the ten-year treasury bond). The AP reported:
"NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks lost ground after a weak auction of U.S. government debt stirred worries about how easily Washington will be able to raise money to fund its economic rescue program.
Investors gave an unexpectedly cool response to a $24 billion auction of 5-year Treasury notes Wednesday, which also sent prices for Treasurys lower."


Over at the Market Ticker, Denninger titles his post "Bond Market to Bernanke and Obama:**** You." an opines:
"Ben came into the market and bought Treasuries today, and in response yields moved.... up?
Oh, and the stock market sold off hard too, down some three hundred DOW points from where it was before these bond "operations."
A blunt, clear warning was issued by the market today Mr. President and Mr. Fed
."

Barry/Timmie/Bennie are NOT smarter than the markets. Unfortunately for us, no one has told them that as they come up with more schemes that don't seem to work. Meanwhile, Citi and others are aggressively buying up subprime, Option arm, and Alt A securities at thirty cents on the dollar as they anticipate being able to sell them to each other (they are marked at their original values on their books) at fifty cents on the dollar and stick us with the loss while Obama tells us how the plan worked. Read the rest of the story. Prepare to get sick.

See what over in England some women are doing to raise money to pay for a child's autism treatment. Not safe for work.

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Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

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