Jackson Jambalaya

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/desoto-county-senator-explains-legislation-aimed-at-limiting-auditors-power/article_b90e2eac-e031-11ef-831a-eb491ce35a4e.html

Thank you for this post. David Parker won't get my vote again. Scumbag.

So, David Parker is openly confessing that this bill is a tit for tat punishment for ONE individual in DeSoto County?! What IS that?! The entire State of Mississippi relies on the power of the auditor to do his job, and I'm not voting for Shad. Parker clearly wants the system to remain as "good ole' boy/girl" as it can be. What a moron.

The short sighted legislation to limit the powers of the state auditor is being introduced out of personal motivation. Some folks don’t like Shad White. I get it. And some in the legislature don’t like him so much that they are willing to degrade the office not just for getting at White but also any future auditor who might otherwise be tasked with finding waste, fraud and abuse. Some of it is coming from political rivals who don’t want Shad seeking higher office. I get that too. But no matter what side you take I can see some of the same self-serving behavior on both sides.

I have been observing Shad’s reactions to simple questions that we as citizens have the right to ask. His defensive posturing and threats of defamation lawsuits make me cringe—not from fear, but from disgust. Shad chose to enter the political arena, and if he can't handle tough questions now, he needs to step aside, because it will only get more challenging from here. I certainly hope he understands that difficult questions are inevitable. If they aren't, they should be.

We, the citizens of Mississippi, need to pay attention to what our elected officials are doing—all of them! There are 22 people running for the mayoral seat in Jackson, all claiming they want to turn the city around. However, I have yet to hear any of them mention the proposed casino coming to Jackson. Let me be clear: it is coming to Jackson, and I believe it is a bad idea. Nevertheless, it will happen due to the influence of those pushing for it. If you think these issues are unrelated, think again and dig a little deeper; you might find a connection. #Jackson #Politics #MayoralRace2025 #CasiNO or #CasiYes

David Parker is a real straight shooter. I wish we had more legislators like him. He and I have disagreed from time to time but I ALWAYS respect his opinion.

Little Man's Syndrome will be Shad's mantra.

Shad is very intelligent and has done a solid job, but his persona is going to rub enough voters the wrong way he won't stand a chance to win a higher office. Public tantrums on FB, the book he wrote, and his lack of long term thinking is going to cost him.

However, I see that nothing changes here in the Sip where petty men act childish when their feelings get hurt. Drop the antics for half the session each year and more would get accomplished.

If my choice is a politician who gets results but still needs some maturing versus an octogenarian who gets in the way of progress and only efforts to maintain the Mississippi status quo I'm taking the hothead every day of the week.

If a man is a liar and proves himself to be one three or four times over the course of thirty minutes, he deserves to be called a liar.

It's a mistake to call out the man who called out the liar. More power to the Auditor.

I have to repeat a GoT quote:

Cersei Lannister to Ned Stark:
"When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die".

Shad is smart guy, but I think he's not aware of how Mississippi political games are played.

I'm going with 3:52.

Calling John Polk a liar was the end of his campaign for Governor.

Shad is the next governor, he will come out the closet in his second term just as the country recovers from the madness that is Yrump !

Maybe he was, but on this legislation - he's pushing for the others - he's just trying to make some points with the deadwood in Jackson. Short-sighted and not too bright.

So, you think it takes a 'little man' to publicly call out a bully who heads a government committee? I think it takes a slice of bravery and balls.

3:44 said: "If my choice is a politician who gets results but still needs some maturing versus an octogenarian who gets in the way of progress and only efforts to maintain the Mississippi status quo I'm taking the hothead every day of the week."

I'm with 3:44.

Don't listen to the haters, Shad. The entrenched politicians are gunning for you because you are making them all look bad by comparison. You just keep doing the job and rocking the boat.

People like 8:54 are high comedy.
Jan 2017 to Jan 2021 were fabulous, but "it was Trump riding Obama's coattails." Biden entered in Jan 2021 and grocery prices go up 40%+ with nary a peep out of the Dems. Now Trump has been back in office less than two weeks and Dems are complaining that Trump hasn't lowered grocery prices.
High comedy indeed!

Shad For Washington, DC!!!! Let's all get behind Shad and encourage him to take his show on the road to DC!!!! DC needs Shad!!! And we need Shad in DC!!!

I have to tell you that I was on the fence about this auditor guy. But when a mainstream newspaper editor, some “political writer,” and a RINOtician break out with the smear brushes, it’s a sure indication that he’s on the right track and the Establishment spin machine network is out to do a political hit. Now I know which side I’m on, hothead or no.

Some of you people are funny - Shad isn’t some tough guy who is exhibiting “a slice of bravery and balls”. He was appointed, and in his mind he’s been anointed. He’s got his little political circle and a pulpit and he’s trying to create an image in the likeness of Trump. He’s doing some good things and should be commended for that, although he clearly covered for Phil Bryant and probably hopes that discussion never returns. Everything he does is very calculated. It’s politics 101. Shad’s more concerned with his image and the image he’s trying to create than anything else. Anyone who threatens that image will get a social media lashing and the Stay in The Sip interns will be out in full force.