tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post8120785235882894588..comments2024-03-28T23:48:08.527-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Tantrum!Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-61575208019385231852020-09-16T05:48:55.436-05:002020-09-16T05:48:55.436-05:00And I thought I was the only one who had some beef...And I thought I was the only one who had some beef with the local arts community. Glad my name isn't Stennis and I'm definitely not selling 500 units out the door of nothing. It just goes to show that even those who presume themselves to be classy, more talented, and especially more deserving can take a fall. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381358650913607264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-86192740675008926172020-08-25T14:31:58.781-05:002020-08-25T14:31:58.781-05:00I’m glad the military service flag knock-off wasn’...I’m glad the military service flag knock-off wasn’t submitted. It sucked and had little imagination. Any of the 5 current final flags is better than Stennis’ “design.” Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-22982994158070168232020-08-25T14:27:57.103-05:002020-08-25T14:27:57.103-05:00I read that Ms. Stennis’ design was very similar t...I read that Ms. Stennis’ design was very similar to one previously designed by another artist. That could have also played into her decision not to submit it. Perhaps there was some consideration in avoiding a potential lawsuit. IDK. Anyway I look at it, we avoided a bad, non-unique design by someone that clearly has some emotional issues. If the top design from the 5 finalists doesn’t make the state happy in November, I think MS should do without a flag. Why do we need any other flag than Old Glory? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-65498561239479454482020-08-23T09:01:29.362-05:002020-08-23T09:01:29.362-05:00i’ve lived here in jacktown for 70 years and this ...i’ve lived here in jacktown for 70 years and this govt screw-up is no surprise to me. i’ve dealt with the legislature, statewide elected officials, lawyers, bankers and other professional liars, crooks and frauds for my 45 year professional career. i am a conservative, voted for trump last time and will do so again this year.<br /><br />all that to say—i am in agreement with this stennis woman and i think she does incredible design and graphics. this stuff she has on her website is really creative—i especially like the one of the capitol bldg B-). i understand her angst in dealing with the spineless gray men in the capitol bldg. the legislature is a bad joke played on mississippi citizens. though i hate to admit it, i’ve actually supported tate reeves against these legislative fools. hosemann and gunn need to go, as do most up there. <br /><br />it has been painful to watch our elected officials hijack every single thing that the people of this state want to get done, just so they can stay in power and flex their political muscle. haley barbour raised this to an art form. anything the people want has to go thru a political meat-grinder so everybody up there can get their share of the pie. it has happened with this flag issue and s happening now with the hemp bill. their MO: try to suppress an idea, then form a committee/commission, drag it out, don’t make a decision until you can find a way to blame it on “the people” and line your own pocket in the process.<br /><br />sorry for the rant—i just meant to say that i support ms. stennis in this and i think she has the best design. i would like it to have “in God we trust” on it through. in the event that flag is not chosen, i think her snake flag should be the choice with her graphic of the capitol bldg on her website being a close 2nd. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-76518262374215902732020-08-23T07:40:46.189-05:002020-08-23T07:40:46.189-05:00If she wanted to eliminate 'the Confederate se...If she wanted to eliminate 'the Confederate section of a flag', why, then, did she incorporate (with a twist) Confederate sections from two other flags? <br /><br />She purposefully used the red border from the Third Confederate National official flag (The Blood Stained Banner) but doubled it, placing it on both lateral borders. She purposefully used the Bonnie Blue but reversed the color from white to blue. She's either a poor designer, has no knowledge of Confederate flags or was up to a bit of trickery. Maybe all three. <br /><br />Those of us who do appreciate Confederate flags appreciate her failed effort. Don Dranenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-18501943918869790392020-08-22T16:47:32.842-05:002020-08-22T16:47:32.842-05:00"Official Flag of The Fondren"
I'..."Official Flag of The Fondren" <br /><br /><br /> I've been laughing all day about this post. <br /> <br /><br />"The Fondren" <br /> <br />They probably do need their own flag in " The Fondren". <br /> <br />LMAO<br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41552693302315440522020-08-22T09:01:14.961-05:002020-08-22T09:01:14.961-05:00Melanie - if you think she's a nice person, it...Melanie - if you think she's a nice person, it's because you don't know the real Laurin. She badmouths everyone including people who think they are her best friends. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-72640852061406643442020-08-22T05:42:53.468-05:002020-08-22T05:42:53.468-05:00Hi “Melanie” or Laurin. Whatever you want to be ca...Hi “Melanie” or Laurin. Whatever you want to be called. When people show their true colors, it’s hard to put a positive spin on something that was allegedly put out there to be altruistic. Take your ‘be kind’ and give that message to Ms. Stennis. Instead of bathroom language and vitriol against her own state try just not saying anything at all. I hope she does leave Mississippi for a ‘higher ranked’ state. Good riddance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-45773106226800108332020-08-21T19:18:08.628-05:002020-08-21T19:18:08.628-05:00This is my first time to look at this blog, and I&...This is my first time to look at this blog, and I'm aghast at the vitriol aimed at Laurin Stennis. Shame on all of you ---- MOST of you --- for posting anonymous comments. Stand up and say these awful things to her face, if you feel so strongly about it. I've only known Laurin for a few years, but she has been nothing but kind and helpful to me as a fellow artist. I admire her passion for change and her courage to put her family's name out there when she was well aware that it could stir controversy. Yet, it didn't stop her from offering an excellent alternative to a very offensive symbol on our state flag. We should all be sending her heaps of roses and thanking her for successfully leading the movement to remove that symbol. I wish her nothing but happiness and success. <br /><br />I hope that when I look at this blog again, I see a more productive topic rather than one which is aimed at maligning a very well-intentioned individual. Be kind. Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-74583846444445691812020-08-21T19:08:02.337-05:002020-08-21T19:08:02.337-05:00Stennis said all she wanted was to have the confed...Stennis said all she wanted was to have the confederate section of the flag eliminated. BS! All she wanted was to have her flag flying. If Mississippi is 50th, according to her, she needs to move to number 1 (is that New York or California?). She would be a much happier, ungrateful, miserable person in those two rioting, liberal states. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-57235156238834465162020-08-21T09:12:17.138-05:002020-08-21T09:12:17.138-05:00oops nailed it.oops nailed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85800034418759808762020-08-21T08:56:48.694-05:002020-08-21T08:56:48.694-05:00'How dare you peasants! Obviously you are not ...'How dare you peasants! Obviously you are not aware of who I am!', she exclaims, clutching her pearls and nearly tipping over her mint julep. <br /><br />The joke is on all you mental midgets who rushed out to buy bumper stickers and car plates as if you had a statement to make. Guess what? You didn't. Well, other than "I hate Dixie", and you can still do that with a bottle of white shoe polish like you do when your kid kicks a soccer goal or enters her senior year.sEnIoRs RuLe!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-54255491601342530582020-08-21T06:53:23.008-05:002020-08-21T06:53:23.008-05:00Is that grandpappy’s anger/hatefulness peaking its...Is that grandpappy’s anger/hatefulness peaking its ugly head out????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-16842353137568827682020-08-20T17:42:04.121-05:002020-08-20T17:42:04.121-05:00Flags make people’s feelings hurt. Always have. Be...Flags make people’s feelings hurt. Always have. Better get out and vote. For those who can’t get out to vote, your eyes will never see the flag anyway, so your opinion about how the flag should be doesn’t really matter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-47529624226046810172020-08-20T15:26:45.492-05:002020-08-20T15:26:45.492-05:00All the flags suck it. I know because I can see th...All the flags suck it. I know because I can see the fuck out of artistic vision and I can write the fuck out of blog comments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90743374038890960102020-08-20T15:08:33.284-05:002020-08-20T15:08:33.284-05:00All 5 final choices suck!All 5 final choices suck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29652749487659147232020-08-20T14:53:21.940-05:002020-08-20T14:53:21.940-05:00“They” who???“They” who???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41020783746335499002020-08-20T14:04:09.935-05:002020-08-20T14:04:09.935-05:00Miss Stennis blew it. First, she came up with an o...Miss Stennis blew it. First, she came up with an overly-generic flag - a decent enough design, but said NOTHING about ANYTHING much less Mississippi (we're "the 20th state? hurrah for a meager point). Second, she started promoting it as if that's the way things get done - in a democracy, individuals do NOT decide important issues, they are vetted and voted on, not rammed through with promotional gimmicks. She thought she could bypass this, and it simply didn't work. Can't buy your way into history. <br />Third, as folks are now seeing what a lot of others already knew, she never had Mississippi on her mind, just her petulant (and backstabbing) personal agenda. And yeah, she even stated on her first web site that the central star was a nod to the Confederacy. Tone deaf, anyone?<br />So her true colors come out at last. Pretty flag, but generic and meaningless and not run through the system. Can't force an individual's will on an entire state.<br />Buh-bye.<br />As for you flag haters, my heritage goes back to the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. And I am TIRED of you who want to force a miserable short period on our state's history onto everyone. Can't put a Star of David or a Cross on the flag either.oopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573062091765461229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-37483614967743206142020-08-20T12:38:47.597-05:002020-08-20T12:38:47.597-05:00I think all flag stuff is total BULLSHIT!!!! I li...I think all flag stuff is total BULLSHIT!!!! I liked my flag NO I LOVE MY FLAG the way it is and has always been. Screw the liberals and anyone else that don't like it. They are all just a bunch of fucking wussies and cry over the stupidest shit. My flag is still flying at my house and that won't change.Tishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-49534881022560019232020-08-20T11:31:29.889-05:002020-08-20T11:31:29.889-05:00I Really like the 4 - S Snake design...that comple...I Really like the 4 - S Snake design...that completely represents the Political Swamp filled with Snakes in Mississippi. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3516092750305361862020-08-20T10:44:25.690-05:002020-08-20T10:44:25.690-05:009:51, it looks like to me you've missed the po...9:51, it looks like to me you've missed the point of most of the comments on this story. Rather than most posters focusing on "old prejudices, hate, and viciousness," they're focusing on Ms. Stennis' actions, not her work-product. Had she acted in a reasonable fashion, I truly believe her flag could have ended up being the State flag of MS. However, she chose the petulant route instead, and not only did she voluntarily remove her flag from consideration by the commission (in a rather strident fashion, I might add), she then got angry when they accepted her retraction and didn't consider it!<br /><br />Just further proof of liberalism being a mental disorder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63530813733501997372020-08-20T10:32:00.281-05:002020-08-20T10:32:00.281-05:00Her Stennis flag just looks too much like the Mili...Her Stennis flag just looks too much like the Military Service Flag/Banner and has rightfully been disqualified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-53820618638175572532020-08-20T09:57:06.305-05:002020-08-20T09:57:06.305-05:00Never really been a big fan of the Stennis flag, b...Never really been a big fan of the Stennis flag, but I'd rather have it than the abominations up for vote. Will definitely vote against whatever is chosen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48782883586312193472020-08-20T09:51:54.633-05:002020-08-20T09:51:54.633-05:00It pains me to read so much vitriol and hate and a...It pains me to read so much vitriol and hate and anger toward the designer of the Stennis/Hospitality flag. She put her heart and soul and, yes, finances into the thoughtful, inclusive design. If one would take the time to read about the symbolism of the flag, I believe you would agree. Let's put aside old prejudices, hate, and viciousness and bring our beloved state into the 21th century.<br />Yes, we are not perfect but, please, for all of our sakes, let's please work together for the good of all: black, white, Latinos, LBGTQ, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Jew alike. And, yes, I am a white, heterosexual, 80-year-old female who grew up in a very segregated Mississippi town who has the privilege of being well educated. I have come to the realization of how poor I really am in sadly lacking in the knowledge of cultures not like mine. I am finally growing up. I encourage you to do the same.<br />Grow up, Mississippi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-19059340609917614512020-08-20T09:18:35.609-05:002020-08-20T09:18:35.609-05:008:40. Keep it as a collector item. Will continue a...8:40. Keep it as a collector item. Will continue as a legit plate for as long as you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com