A Roman general besieged a Spanish town during the second Punic War. The commander of the city laughed and told the Romans he had more than enough provisions to hold out for ten years. The general replied that he would be back in the eleventh year. The town surrendered. JJ is going to be there in the eleventh year as well. This website has backed winners and backed losers. Robert Graham was laughing very mightily at JJ four years ago. He doesn't laugh as much now. The main rule in these things is don't quit. Don't ever quit. This website does not quit. Let the brickbats fly. ;-)
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Jacksonians obviously want and deserve the highest violent crime rate in the region. I have to pass through there for work and sometimes eat or shop there, but generally avoid it like the plague.
"In a democracy people get the government they deserve" - Ben Franklin
Smith needs to start giving a shit or he's toast in four years.
Really, 9:13? Toast in four years? hahahahaha. What a lame-ass declaration. You must be f'ing blind, or just a moron.
We're not laughing WITH you. We're laughing AT you.
I think the landslide says much about the influence of JJ, Jackson Free Press, and the Clarion Ledger, all of whom endorsed Alexander.
In the end, RSS will be DA for life. He has a mandate. It is a sad because he doesn't have a clue what he is doing.
The real loser is Hinds County.
Maybe he will be arrested or something. I was told, "I know his mother, so I voted for him." If we cannot get more cases to court, then we cannot reduce jail population. If we cannot get convictions, we cannot clean up the streets. JPD cannot do this alone. Don't even know if the perhaps new Sheriff gives a rip about Jackson. Experience seems to be bureaucratic.
One jailbreak too many for Tyrone. Purging McMillin's leadership staff seemingly en masse was a very poor decision.
Has it crossed anyone's mind that families of inmates want them to have cell phones and feel a little dope isn't gonna hurt their Baby Daddy? Of course they like the minimal sentences. Why not keep RSS for that reason. Can't wait to see if the Democrats actually elect the truck driver who didn't even vote. I can see it now, Fred Sanford and Son redecorating the Governors Mansion.
I voted in the Dem primary for the sole reason of voting against RSSmith, It is very concerning that his record, confrontation with Clinton mayor, and simple outright dumbass-edness did not get him ousted. Very irresponsible voting occurred yesterday. I have actually seen Alexander in action and he would have served well. I can't help but wonder how much longer it will take for Jackson suburbia to get a clue and get involved in positive change. I just don't understand why it is not obvious that a healthy and vibrant Jackson is much better for all of the surrounding areas
I can't help but wonder how much longer it will take for Jackson suburbia to get a clue and get involved in positive change.
What specifically do you want "Jackson suburbia" to do beyond plying soundbites and serving up unearned platitudes?
@11:23 [Quote: I can't help but wonder how much longer it will take for Jackson suburbia to get a clue and get involved in positive change.]
You want "Jackson suburbia" to "get involved" in positive change? Here's an idea; Give Jackson suburbia the right to elect leadership for Jackson and then we'll talk. Otherwise, GTF outta here with that shit.
What can suburbia possibly do? Every suggestion made is considered racist or not in the best interests of the under-served, discriminated, proverty stricken residents. Heck, I'm not even allowed win a bid for work in your fair city because I'm the wrong race. You don't want me in your city workforce unless I move my family to poor schools and dangerous surroundings (which is about only for those who "don't blend in.") Your not getting my hard earned dollars until your attitudes change. Don't complain either, you make the decisions.
The people have spoken. That's not an electorate that's shrinking in size. Get real about your environment.
I think the landslide says much about the influence of JJ, Jackson Free Press, and the Clarion Ledger, all of whom endorsed Alexander.
You must factor in the mentality of The Stokes Twins voters in Jackson and Hinds County. These are voters who don't read endorsements.........these are voters who don't read.
JJ can continue to rant and rave about the criminal justice system in Hinds County, but it will have about the same effect as a gnat trying to annoy an elephant. JJ reads political issues about as well as he reads law. Poorly.
People were not so much voting for Smith as they were against Alexander. Give us a quality candidate for DA, and we will vote for him or her, but don't just throw anybody out there and expect them to be elected. Some of us have worked with both these gentlemen, and so we just picked the devil we could live with the most.
At least Robert Smith will hire white attorneys whereas Michael Guest has still failed to hire one black attorney.
Don't think race has anything to do with it buddy boy. Experience, GPA, Board Scores, the QUALITY of the Law School AND Undergraduate School, (JSU may not cut the mustard for quality undergrad studies in pre-law for certain companies/agencies) QUALITY of references, background check and past aquaintances (they do talk "in person" with employers and neighbors)--bet you didn't know YOUR FRIENDS and family reputations and criminal history reflect on you, even after collage--- interview skills, Lie Detector results, dress, body piercings, tatoos,VERBAL skills and writing skills. They're NOT applying for a City/County Job, the Nissan line, Walmarts or McDonalds. In the "Real World" "turning your life around" isn't good enough for many high powered jobs. That doesn't mean they can't have a viable career, they just don't have what it takes for a certain company or Agency. Quit blaming race because your acting a fool.
It may have been an ass kicking, but you got behind the right guy. I blame society.
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