Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber issued the following statement:
Calls for the removal of Confederate emblems from state grounds have
intensified across the country in the aftermath of a horrifying tragedy
rooted in hate and racism. In Mississippi, our legislative leaders have
the power to rid this state of a vestige
linked to one of our most shameful periods. Why hold on to it? Removing
the Confederate battle cross from our state flag is not tantamount to
denying our history, as some contend. To the contrary, we're currently
building two edifices in Jackson -- the Mississippi
Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi History Museum – designed to
educate our nation about our turbulent and triumphant past.
I applaud all the elected leaders who support the removal of the
Confederate battle cross from the flag. The job of elected officials is
to act on behalf of those who placed them in office. Our legislative
leaders have the ability to bring this discussion
to an end. Removing the Confederate emblem requires leadership, not
votes. The flag issue doesn't need a ballot. It needs leadership.
This topic has the potential to take our sights off more pressing issues
that impact Mississippi citizens, such as education, economic
development and health disparities. We should be working together to
lift this state and the quality of life for its citizens.
We have much to be proud of in Mississippi. Our economy is powered by
automotive plants, shipyards, farming operations, medical facilities,
manufacturing plants and some of the best colleges and universities in
the country. We are a tourist destination because
of our culture, culinary delights, and yes, our history. There is no
need to display a Confederate emblem that is out of step with our
present and our future.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Mayor Yarber: Look to the future, not the past.
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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".
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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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
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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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
28 comments:
Cochran, Wicker, Gunn, Hood, and now Yarber. While Bryant and Tate pander to the rednecks.
The job of elected officials is to act on behalf of those who placed them in office.
It is a shame that Young Harvey Yarber doesn't adhere to his own rhetoric.
Au contraire, 9:16 and 9:23 (probably same person). Mayor Yarber is doing a fine job, and yes I live in Jackson. Do you?
You are partially correct; none of the aforementioned officials can "act" independently to change the flag and none have sought to. They have, however, appealed to the legislators who can propose such changes. It is also the job of elected officials to "act" in the best interest of their constituents, not merely parrot personal views. The Confederate flag is a millstone around the neck of this state and these leaders are pointing toward greater good for all citizens. Unfortunately, some would rather drown for principle alone.
Yes, nimrod, I live in Jackson and no, Young Harvey Yarber is not doing a fine job.
Well this Nimrod (9:44) would like to know why you don't belly up to the bar and run? Cat got your tongue? Too easy to criticize?
I like what Tony IS doing much more than what your NOT doing. What are YOU involved in, in the bold new city?
Lets be honest. Yarber has only been mayor for fourteen months. Who do you think would have fixed most or all of Jackson's problems in that short amount of time (potholes, issues of kids coming in broken homes)?
Is that you BEN? That's some heavy stuff being posted about YOU on Facebook.
11:47. I agree. I don't think anyone short of Uncle Sugar will be able to totally address the infrastructure issues.
"The job of elected officials is to act on behalf of those who placed them in office."
10 will make you 50 that the legislature punts this further down the road than Musgrove did.
Who is Yarber communicating to with this statement?
Is he feeling left out?
Good question 1:25. One would assume it is a press release, but it hasn't been posted by the Ledger yet. Wait. What does that have to do with it?
12:43. Legislature won't touch this. Ever. But if they do, it will not pass due to 2/3 vote mandate.
2:04 exactly. Any legislator from a white-majority district (D or R) who votes for a new flag will be put out in their next election.
Anyone think the Republicans are worried about another statewide vote?
Changing the state flag won't do a single thing to stop racism and hatred. I see the American flag everyday and it reminds me that ALL races have died and suffered. What makes one race feel the right to harp they were treated harsher than others. That is just self centered, self rightous thinking and it needs to stop. Read the history books. Ask living naturalized Irish, Jewish, Polish, Mexicans, Italians, Chinese, Koreans and even the Japanese. It's time to stop belly aching and mourn the loss everytime "anyone" is murdered.
I am thinking it will pass this time on a popular referendum. A lot of funerals since 2001, and a lot of young people that don't care about all the "Old South" stuff. Blacks WILL vote this time.
My only dread is the money that will be dumped into the state by "outside agitators" (as Tate calls them), broadcast nationally, that will make us once again appear to be the bumpkins we probably are.
BTW, IMHO,changing the flag MEANS changing the heart.
What is really is shameful is the Airport authority running off way more business than the flag issue.
Folks, this could get humiliating. Reports are that Congress may pass a resolution to remove the state flag from the US Capitol. Maybe if that happens, the rednecks would change their mind.
4:39. ISIS, errr, flag supporters, don't care because God told them they were right. A man with no wisdom cannot be humiliated. God told them. End of subject.
"Blacks WILL vote this time."
Uh, they voted last time, Chester. IIRC they voted 60 - 70% to keep the old flag rather than that ugly thing that was the only alternative.
Well said Mr. Mayor.
Keep up the hard work.
Shut up, Tony. You have no control over the state flag. Now that you've finished typing that useless press release, how about you worry about something you DO have control over? Maybe grab a shovel and start fixing some of these potholes?
8:37. Boo hoo sniffles sniffles. Baby.
I agree with just about everything Mayor Yarber said here. He should've definitely included crime as one of the pressing issues we need to focus on along with education, etc., though. Seriously, get rid of the flag.
I still don't understand how this Confederate flag issue came about again. Because of the tragedy in South Carolina?
Put it up for vote again. We will win for the second time.
The flag should change; leave the statues and other symbols ALONE!
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