tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post2307333816660821280..comments2024-03-28T20:49:23.403-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Brown and Brister trade licks at yesterday's MPACT hearing. Reeves says program will recover as it did from earlier recession.Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-27624454963664103282010-12-17T15:50:07.291-06:002010-12-17T15:50:07.291-06:00With similar plans in surrounding states failing, ...<i>With similar plans in surrounding states failing, it would be irresponsible of legislators NOT to ask these questions at this time.</i><br /><br />What a derelict expectation of legislative performance you are advocating. Legislative oversight should wait to conduct due diligence after there is evidence of failure in other states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9438330831131754112010-12-17T14:32:43.918-06:002010-12-17T14:32:43.918-06:00With similar plans in surrounding states failing, ...With similar plans in surrounding states failing, it would be irresponsible of legislators NOT to ask these questions at this time. I can only imagine the outcry had our plan failed and no questions raised. I am in agreement with the post regarding: Mr. Brister certainly should have considered this a part of his services and Mr. Reeves should have made certain Mr. Brister understood that point. Good reporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-7395285361660571512010-12-17T09:38:53.040-06:002010-12-17T09:38:53.040-06:009:58 It's not just in 2009...this is a pattern...9:58 It's not just in 2009...this is a pattern that has everything to do with political egos,with not demanding competence from those in positions of responsibility, and with paying for someone to " study and report" the obvious. <br />9:42 That was a witty remark for a 9 year old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-36929888024287961302010-12-16T09:58:22.724-06:002010-12-16T09:58:22.724-06:00Brister is not the issue, only the sideshow.
Wh...Brister is not the issue, only the sideshow. <br /><br />Why didn't Brown and Stringer bring this up last year? <br /><br />Or how about 2008 when the percentage of unfunded liability jumped 327%, vs 2007, from 4.8% to 15.7%? How did Brown 'the CPA' and Stringer miss that massive red flag?<br /><br />What we need to investigate is how our House legislative oversight function completely failed Mississippians in 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-80321576828370024622010-12-16T09:42:25.673-06:002010-12-16T09:42:25.673-06:00Okay Dickwad. Thanks for your response.Okay Dickwad. Thanks for your response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-26228957852793384652010-12-16T09:41:38.926-06:002010-12-16T09:41:38.926-06:00Me, I'm wondering at $300 an hour why it took ...Me, I'm wondering at $300 an hour why it took Mr. Brister over 110 hours to do this analysis and took over 11 more hours this year than last.<br />It should take fewer hours to do it each time you do. I guess his hourly rate increased. <br />Nor do I understand Mr. Brister involving himself to start in the politics. He should ,as a professional, stick to explaining his work.<br />This just seems like a big fee for the amount of work involved if one considers how few hours it should have actually taken and the the work product should be presented in such a way as to be easily understood. <br />Those who are good at what they do can explain it to others. Those who aren't hide behind jargon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-35578668771160112862010-12-16T09:32:09.944-06:002010-12-16T09:32:09.944-06:00I did, Jackwagon. I said there was one scheduled ...I did, Jackwagon. I said there was one scheduled and that was widely reported. The two sides bickered over WHY it was canceled or didn't take place. THAT is a fact.Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-52302131878168728652010-12-16T09:27:01.602-06:002010-12-16T09:27:01.602-06:00You need to do a bit more research KF. There was ...You need to do a bit more research KF. There was a private meeting as you suggest scheduled. Stringer-Brown bagged the meeting at the last minute. Second source with Reeves. That is a fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-70507704837087542632010-12-16T09:18:54.808-06:002010-12-16T09:18:54.808-06:00Mrs. Brister must not have met Cecil Brown.Mrs. Brister must not have met Cecil Brown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-67228132540052728222010-12-16T09:04:03.489-06:002010-12-16T09:04:03.489-06:00If I was Reeves, I would've told Brister: &quo...If I was Reeves, I would've told Brister: "You want your contract renewed? You are accompanying me to a private meeting with them in their offices at no extra charge." <br /><br />If I was Brown I would have said "Mr.Brister, I'm a CPA and understand your profession quite well, in fact, my hourly rate is _____ and I wouldn't consider billing my employer, which is the state of mississippi, for a meeting explaining my work. I would consider that part of the services provided."Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-78072768080279400222010-12-16T09:00:43.134-06:002010-12-16T09:00:43.134-06:00Brown's decision to transition from a represen...Brown's decision to transition from a representative using wisdom and good judgment to now little more than a yap dog for the MS Democratic Party is costing him politically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87500109034179248402010-12-16T07:20:54.558-06:002010-12-16T07:20:54.558-06:00Great reporting, KF. ThanksGreat reporting, KF. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90052133261753508572010-12-16T07:02:54.766-06:002010-12-16T07:02:54.766-06:00I thought I read the mpact fund was up 13% last ye...I thought I read the mpact fund was up 13% last year.<br /><br />If so, why are they having this argument now?<br /><br />I wish my 401k was up that much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-81615153566589273922010-12-16T06:35:19.204-06:002010-12-16T06:35:19.204-06:00Brown does the dirty work for McCoy. Reeves stood ...Brown does the dirty work for McCoy. Reeves stood up to McCoy from the beginning. Young "whippersnapper" needs to be put in his place. Disgusting that Brown uses this hearing to behave like a child on the playground. <br />He has every right to ask his questions but leave the comments and barbs of a personal nature out. You said this, Reeves said that in the CL. It hurt my feelings. GROW UP!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-7464804833966226292010-12-16T05:26:07.846-06:002010-12-16T05:26:07.846-06:00Curious why Brown and Stringer didn't make thi...Curious why Brown and Stringer didn't make this stink last year when the plan's unfunded liability was larger?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-5752189598729478512010-12-16T04:32:13.430-06:002010-12-16T04:32:13.430-06:00The "investments" are not what they were...The "investments" are not what they were presented to be, and clearly fall out of those appropriate for the money. No one was informed enough at the time to see that the money managers who actually invest this money, had no clue what a portion of the investments actually were - alternative crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-73571540820727449462010-12-15T23:39:55.395-06:002010-12-15T23:39:55.395-06:00Left off my other point...
These are supposed to ...Left off my other point...<br /><br />These are supposed to be LONGGGG term investments, you tweak, make minor adjustments, not throw them out everytime you loose money. Cecil et al need to shut up and let the Treasurer and board do their job, and Cecil et al... well it would be a first if they did their job in a professional manner.Ticked_off_in_MSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-62729793948702637772010-12-15T23:36:18.543-06:002010-12-15T23:36:18.543-06:00Cecil "don't cut ed u ma ca tion" Br...Cecil "don't cut ed u ma ca tion" Brown is abrasive and rude, a total horses ass. I'm glad Brister stomped all over Cecil's toes, couldn't have happened to a nicer son of a bitch. <br /><br />As far as Cecil not liking Tate Reeves' comment about Cecil and Johnny Stringer, truth hurts, all these 2 son of a bitches think about is " finding additional revenue streams", "raising the income tax",or " get us some more that FREEEEE Federal gov ment cha ching". Wish Tate had jumped in Cecil's face HALF as hard as Brister did. Tired of political correctness, democrapers want to throw down, lets throw down, being polite doesn't get you anywhere with Wormfarmer McCoy, Porkchop Holland, Ed u ma cation Brown, et al..... LETS RUMBLE.Ticked_off_in_MSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31585631000784286642010-12-15T21:49:51.753-06:002010-12-15T21:49:51.753-06:00Sounds like they deserve each other.Sounds like they deserve each other.Ironghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14600809873477921661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-11297085940323352632010-12-15T20:31:33.370-06:002010-12-15T20:31:33.370-06:00Heated was not the word. Thought about ringing a ...Heated was not the word. Thought about ringing a bell at the end of every round.Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-76756654328146102542010-12-15T20:04:50.425-06:002010-12-15T20:04:50.425-06:00Mr. Brister was pretty abrasive and rude. There is...<i>Mr. Brister was pretty abrasive and rude. There is a certain mindset one sees among underwriters, accountants, and engineers. It was on full display yesterday.</i><br /><br />So the only difference between Brister and Cecil Brown is Brister has remained solely in the private sector while Brown has indulged his 'glory hound'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-1525658228040724402010-12-15T19:53:53.042-06:002010-12-15T19:53:53.042-06:00Mr. Brister sounds like an ass. Good counterpoint ...Mr. Brister sounds like an ass. Good counterpoint to old Sourpuss Cecil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-49103579785195753622010-12-15T19:46:55.276-06:002010-12-15T19:46:55.276-06:00Heard it got pretty heated. Nice work.Heard it got pretty heated. Nice work.KaptKangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205368935149517936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4136543715811991002010-12-15T19:39:08.936-06:002010-12-15T19:39:08.936-06:00Now for my editorial comments. Mr. Brister was pre...Now for my editorial comments. Mr. Brister was pretty abrasive and rude. There is a certain mindset one sees among underwriters, accountants, and engineers. It was on full display yesterday.Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.com