Louisiana Governor Withholds Water Funds Over Abortion Stance

Louisiana’s MAGA extremist Governor Jeff Landry is withholding badly needed funds that could fix New Orleans’ water system because he believes the state is not doing enough to prosecute women who seek abortions.
Louisiana is home to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the entire U.S.
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[@Kimm.J]

👎NO to Project2025👎

[@unknown5150variable]

Maybe instead of just posting in echo chambers we should take the arguments against Rs to the places the Rs are. Oh well climate change will increase in speed and severity so it won't matter for too long anyway. Sorry I almost forgot, Have a great day 🙂

[@Chulitatr]

And NO to the Republican's fascist agenda to overthrow the government if Trump wins.

[@ld3511]

No to tRump, no to project 2025, and NO to "christian" nationalist fascism.

[@os2958]

Vote Blue!

[@DarkeningSkies1]

@Kimm.J- have you looked over “Mandate for Leadership”? I have and I find it terrifying how few people realize just how serious our situation is (unless you are very, very rich)😱😱😱

[@waynegrabert6839]

The confederacy never ended. It just changed tactics.

[@jfm14]

Exactly. I always say that the South _did_ rise again and has taken over large swaths of the population across the entire country. It's influenced other countries' politics as well, to some extent, even outside the English-speaking world.

[@AK-cr5pe]

The assassination of Lincoln played a large part in that. In those days it was common to have a rival as your VP to garner broader support. So Andrew Johnson (his VP from Tennessee) became president and absolutely destroyed his plans for Reconstruction, ensuring the Confederacy would live on. Apple's new series "Manhunt" details this wonderfully.

[@leighdavis7813]

💯

[@Sleipnirseight]

THIS.

[@VincentMcmanus.]

don't forget, it also changed parties

[@ListenUpDemocracy]

This is why voting matters.

[@johndeere3486]

DEMS need to actually oppose the GOP instead of just giving it lip service. Voters have done their job cycle after cycle. It is our political leaders who have failed to stop this fascistic slide.

[@user-uu6eq3vy5x]

I keep telling these silly "Ahm votin' fo da couch" idiots this.

[@BloodNote]

It really doesn't. The government cheats and lies 24/7 and puts who they want.

[@marcelladillard3556]

Not voting is a vote for the extreme candidate.

[@NeeNee_B.]

This is why running qualified candidates in the primary is so important. Idc how bad the candidate is, you're not going to hold my vote hostage. Make them run better candidates, because as you see, you get bad elects even when you do vote.

[@confusedbugger]

Wow. Your governor is evil.

[@ag-om6nr]

Wrong ! The proper term is Republican !

[@spencers4121]

This is true for just about all GOP politicians.

[@mrs.haynes-r5z]

They are all evil neither side has Americans best interest at heart

[@mlynettepinky595]

He is not the only one. Alabama, Florida, Texas, and so many others

[@mareerogers364]

No he's showing that old south will rise again. You thought taking down Confederate statues would change things. It was a waste of time and energy.Did that act make NOLA better...NO!!! Whenever I visited NOLA in the past and saw Jefferson Davis statue, I knew I was in Dixie!😂😂😂😂😂 Both parties are nuts and people keep drinking the kool-aid 😢

[@Chulitatr]

When a governor threatens to withhold funds for fundamental necessities to enforce their personal beliefs on the people, it's fascism, cruel, and inhumane.

[@williamryder5021]

It should illegal. Period. Blackmailing (word choice?) your own citizens should be instant removal from office.

[@loreanjenkins3777]

That the crazy maga Republicans party for you. People have different religions and spiritual beliefs. Jesus didn't force his gift of salvation on to mankind and we shouldn't be forcing our beliefs on anyone. It is a free gift from God. The sad insane thing is that the maga Republicans think they are doing God's will or a favor...Smh

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Yes it is! I mean, WTF!🤬

[@dovahofmorte4039]

YEP

[@welcometomyworld4871]

If true. It’s simply a hitler move. A DICTATOR. WAKE UP PEOPLE. GOD BLESS US ALL

[@cynthiapickett8577]

Just say NO to Project 2025!

[@ld3511]

If we don't we will lose our democracy. It's that simple. Vote💙

[@yargnad]

Sorry to say, but we've already lost it after the debate last week. Dems are already fragmenting and looking for another option other than Biden. The only way to stop Trump's Fascism is to vote Biden. It's certainly not an ideal choice, but it's universally better than the alternative. It always takes a few election cycles for new voters to realize that you can obviously vote for whomever you wish, but if you don't _vote for the lesser of the two established evils,_ you're throwing your vote away and will have to _live with the greater of two evils_ for at least the next 4 years. Or even worse, as evidenced in the case of Trump's SCOTUS installments, possibly the next 40 years of true Fascist radicalization. I am already planning to cash out of America and leave this all behind. Always wanted to live in another country before I die and our current predicament just seals the deal in my mind.

[@tylerloe2576]

@ld3511 you do know what the word democracy means right? It isn’t a democratic word. Democracy is the majority vote… so if everyone votes trump and trump gets elected… that means democracy wins.. I swear some people never picked up a book and rely on TikTok news. TikTok brains are what you guys have.

[@mareerogers364]

​@ld3511 Its already gone,thanks to Democrats not doing their job. Every American will suffer to some degree.

[@D4L_457]

He should be impeached

[@gr8dvd]

Charged for any loss of life & rot in their horrid prisons.

[@jjerg]

The 'pro-life' policies just don't stop.

[@davidthompson7817]

The death cult is not about supporting life… The height of irony has been reached.

[@havable]

@@davidthompson7817 Except that they hate life. Their god genocided the entire planet in the first book of their holy text but they still call him "good" because they don't know that genocide is by definition the ultimate evil. If there is a supernatural world, their god was usurped by some demon long, long ago.

[@arcticgoddess]

They go after birth control but NEVER condoms or vasectomies, ever notice? This is about forced birth and controlling women to increase the birth of white babies and stop the immigration of brown people. They won't tell you that when they are running though. 🤬

[@AfrodityJones]

He hates us in New Orleans because we ARE the blue dot in the state!

[@yargnad]

NOLA is the only good thing about the state. I know many LA transplants here in AL and they've all said so. It's not like AL is much better, but ask anyone from LA and they will tell you as much.

[@y_chelle]

He's giving the middle finger to y'all because he knows y'all not going to vote to change anything 😂. Y'all should be mad at yourselves.

[@nadiastar6264]

Vote this effer out

[@shellysilver5620]

If only the people that don't vote understood what a powerful majority they are

[@AK-cr5pe]

"I'm just not that into politics." Well the psycho christian nationalists taking your rights away certainly are.

[@y_chelle]

FACTS‼️. It's like right there staring them in the face. One simple task every 2 years and they can't even do that.

[@Shichard2006]

NEVER reward a Republican with your vote.

[@johndeere3486]

And force the DEMS to actually oppose the GOP instead of just giving it lip service. Voters have done their job cycle after cycle. It is our political leaders who have failed to stop this fascistic slide.

[@humm23]

@@johndeere3486 With a super majority the Dems cannot do much. I am not in LA but it is time for a grassroot recall. The first step is to start to get people to register to vote and then vote.

[@hvip4]

You meant to say Democrats 😂😂😂

[@cuernosbeste]

Who's the one stopping the water then 🤨​@@hvip4

[@Marchant2]

@@hvip4 If a Rightie cannot put words in your mouth, you'd be mute in a Rightie's ear, which only allows the stupid inside.

[@tweetjames]

Please encourage every woman in your state to vote against monsters like this. Why are people sitting home not voting, it's infuriating.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

People voted in twenty sixteen. Did the majority win? Go check. Why vote if your majority won't win? I'm not blaming anyone or anything. Y'all need ranked choice voting, the option to vote via mail, and donors capped for campaigns at very, very, very cheap. Don't let any party advertise to vulnerable peeps if they're just going to misinfospew with it. Make their votes be their only communication on policy. This won't happen, though, I believe, because people in poverty are too exhausted to change their systems until they are broken completely. And wOoOoOo, is that place rampant with the impoverished. Until their systems are broken (the dams break), or the poverty subsides, systems won't change and votes won't increase.

[@PMickeyDee]

She very clearly stated why: both parties have absolutely failed us & often actively work against our interest. The perspective is 'nothing will change, why try?' I don't share this view, but it's absolutely pervasive in this state. We aren't a red state, at least in the common perception of one. We are a non-voter state (with the plurality of registered voters being affiliated with the democratic party). The most energized election I can remember in this state was in 2019 when a milquetoast democratic incumbent governor (JBE) was up against a Trump wannabe (Eddie Rispone), the milquetoast incumbent won because people actually showed up. The 2023 election was a whole other ballgame. No one was energized about Landry's main opponent. Landry had also been given this weird status of 'not yet elected' next governor by the media for well over a year leading up to October. The only people who really showed up were either Landry fans or those who could see what was coming. There is also a whole other debacle that was the DSCC, it was a total mess & totally useless at getting anyone elected or even giving the appearance of a fight. If I remember the statistics correctly only 36% of registered voters cast a ballot in that race. I know this is a whole lot of information but context is kinda important when you talk about Louisiana politics. We even had one fella serve four terms as governor who's winning campaign slogan in his last gubernatorial election was "Vote for the crook, it's important" (admittedly he was running against a former grand wizard at the time).

[@PMickeyDee]

​@@freedomishavingachoice3020 TBH I don't think you're wrong. But I'll add that I firmly believe that if we had another Huey P Long figure run for office they would mop the floor with their opponent. For all of his flaws, he was loved by people because he helped those at the bottom, and most importantly on the campaign trail he actually appealed to them. Mind you, I'm talking anecdotally, from talking those who remembered his tenures & those relaying their parents feelings about him.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

@PMickeyDee Your response was refreshing. Thanks. My old boss used to tell me "Let it break (if you can stay safe)." He was an old union guy. I know what he meant now. People just don't try until systems are completely broken. They'd rather keep the very obviously failing system afloat than start over, and have to be accountable for that new system. I've found making us start over is sometimes the best thing we can do for society. Old systems keep old problems. If no one's on the old bridge, and you know it's gunna fail due to infrastructure cuts, what should you do? Block it off until kids inevitably fall off it, or tear it down? Thank you again. Hope you make many happy moments.

[@jaynfontain6635]

did you hear the part where he was elected by only 20% of the voters

[@Getouttovote]

Louisiana citizens have GOT to start voting… this is the result of NOT VOTING

[@DaisyDee5610]

It’s not only voting but years of GOP suppressing the vote and doing everything possible to win like gerrymandering and cheating. People will have to vote overwhelmingly numbers to kick these people out.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

45 didn't need the majority and still won. Therein lies the issue.

[@paja7647]

It’s the same for much of the country, certainly here in Indiana, the true majority are nonvoters.

[@JaRule6]

Yes but that was because the electoral college. They do not have an electoral college when it comes to a governor​@@freedomishavingachoice3020

[@geoJetson2208]

Gerrymandering and redistricting plays a part too. aka cheating.

[@catherinehall2072]

If a parent withheld water from their dependents, they would be met with outcries of abuse. What is the essential difference here. He has an obligation that he has failed to perform.

[@y_chelle]

He's a republican things are going as planned.

[@ZBM-jj1xr]

I would say it's more than an obligation he has failed to perform. He's fully blackmailing that city and being emboldened in this by there being absolutely no consequences for doing so.

[@veracalvin6858]

Look at the language of that law! He's looking to jail anyone who leaves the state or even asks a question. "Seeks."

[@Redarmy1917]

The Dictator of Louisiana has returned, but this time with a hatred towards people in general.

[@D4L_457]

Told people these are not the Republicans of George Bush Republicans this is more the Republican of Stron Thrumon and Hitler.

[@maryburrell3948]

He’s a monster

[@annavizard970]

Jeff Landry needs to paste those Ten Commandments on.his ceiling. He is truly evil on all fronts.

[@moknbyrd]

Actually, since he's such a "good Christian", he needs to be forced to memorize the beatitudes of his Jesus until he can recite them backwards and forwards. But that would mean forcing him to be an ACTUAL Christian and actually giving a D*MN about his citizens.

[@ednakravitz2738]

Eliminated parole? You all better show up to vote We don’t want this to be the rest of the nation vote these people out

[@Sleipnirseight]

Boost. This has never been about saving babies. This has been about controlling the working class and women.

[@user-ew4gl7fs9x]

"Landry the cruel" is his motto. GET HIM OUT!!!

[@crystalkarma2015]

I am also from Louisiana (I no longer live there), and I am disgusted that Louisianans elected him to office. Shame on y'all.

[@jermainecornelius7193]

I'm sorry but have you forgotten that Louisiana is a deep red state. After 8 years of having a Democratic governor that narrowly got back in the last 4 years of his term because MAGA was on the rise here at that point. It was no surprise many people here in Louisiana voted that man into office. Although I didn't vote for him, a lot of them did simply because Landry is exactly who and what ((they)) wanted.

[@empresssk]

You really believe he was wholeheartedly voted in? Gerrymandering for 200, Alex.

[@crystalkarma2015]

@empresssk yep. Because I know that the majority of registered democratic voters didn't show up to vote. Doesn't LA. have Saturday voting? I also read that there was a big footbal game that same day. I'll take skewed priorities for 1000 Alex. You get what you get, when you forfeit your vote, gerrymandering not withstanding.

[@qjtvaddict]

@@empressskrevolt China style like it’s 1979

[@sunshinelizard1]

How is it legal for the governor to not fund needed infrastructure? And isn't New Orleans a center for tourism that brings in a lot of money for the state? This is blackmail and hope nobody gives into this ruse and eventually on the national stage he will be known for not allowing clean drinking water in New Orleans, but how could the people endure that?

[@benevolencia4203]

Apparently they care more about their personal ideology than they care about citizens. This is nightmarish.

[@peacekeeperbabe]

Think of tourism like the Olympics, a bunch of hype/money is generated for a very small set of people and the vast majority are actually going into debt to support peoples luxury for short amount of time. Especially when you don’t provide the basics for a city like water maintenance in light of saying oh look it’s Mardi Gras.

[@devinhughes6857]

When only 20% of eligible voter's votes elect someone, this is the result. I was often shocked in my 22 years of living in NOLA about how many people don't vote. I would tell my friends, "I have transportation, I'll take you" and they'd still refuse. Please vote people, it is our right and a privilege. Talk to others about voting and start now, don't wait until election day.

[@sunshinelizard1]

@@devinhughes6857 That must have been so frustrating. I think some groups feel like they can't make a difference and I don't blame them. Between the electoral system and illegal, immoral gerrymandering, black votes usually don't count and they know it, they've given up. But what if they all did show up this time? Good on you for at least trying to get people to vote, we need more people like you.

[@sunshinelizard1]

@@benevolencia4203 And they care about votes, being part of MAGA, and love being a despot. These people don't love democracy, they hate it, and they are dismantling our democracy. They want absolute control, one party, no more Democrats.

[@rbk2855]

I was born and raised in Louisiana, but moved to a different red state (Arkansas ) almost 40 years ago. When I go back now, there is something so depressing and so oppressive about it. It hangs in the air. The divide between the races has widened. I’m a white, proud, liberal democrat who had thought that, in retirement, I might move back “home”, but there is no way I could ever do that. Arkansas is “purple” in the central part of the state, so I can manage to stay here. However, our state government has become so much more trumpy, that I’m worried about that. The irony is that all this narrow minded, hate filled rhetoric and actions come from “christians”. I can’t make myself use a capital C because it’s an insult to Christ and what he taught. These people are not Christians. They have turned me away from religion. Maybe one day, I’ll be able to use that term of Christianity and not feel a little sick.

[@fufrRs]

And what these politicians don't understand is that posting the ten commandments in every single school is not going to turn these kids into Christian followers. It is just going to push them away further by forcing it down their throats. IMO that's what has pushed so very many people away from Christianity - they've had it forced upon them for their entire lives.

[@sandraelliott6982]

I agree with everything you said !! For people who love Jesus they really do not model their behavior after Jesus and clearly most have forgotten judge not least ur be judged!! Love thy neighbor

[@RationalThinker77]

Thank you for your truth!

[@jturtle5318]

​@@sandraelliott6982they don't love Jesus, they love claiming that they're redeemed and whatever sins they have/are committing are forgiven. The Sermon on the Mount stuff is woke garbage to them.

[@melissas4874]

North Louisiana is probably the worst too. These are where there were still "sun down towns" 30-40 years ago and most of the white people in these small towns vote republican while being meth heads and exploiting disability and social welfare systems. I've seen family members complain about people on welfare while they admit to only working part time so they can get more benefits (which is illegal).

[@annakrall8029]

I can't look away, as a Canadian, I am just horrifyingly fascinated at what your country is going through right now. What is happening in Louisianan is almost unbelievable. I am truly sorry for your losses. A Theocratic state is a scary place to be living when you prefer freedom of choice.

[@faustinreeder1075]

Canada is a police state.

[@2kellydex]

@@faustinreeder1075 hahahahaha

[@ItsMyOpinion-sd2iz]

How is that legal!. These WM in positions of power are dangerous

[@y_chelle]

People not voting is "HOW".

[@toneythompson1125]

Stop voting against you’re own interests

[@rachelk4805]

Did you not hear that this guy won with 20% of the vote? 80% voted against him and he still won. Gerrymandering is a thing. The voters didn't choose him, he chose his voters.

[@savlosavage]

​@rachelk4805 that's been the problem with Republicans for years and now they are exposed ... so they have been on a rampage .... I can say with honesty I hate these people seriously

[@Deadmanstrolln]

​@@rachelk4805that's not how statewide elections work (unless tx gets its way). Gerrymandering affects the house, state and national. It does not directly affect statewide elections

[@y_chelle]

​@@rachelk4805 No. ONLY 20% of the eligible voters voted. This is an issue of 80% of the people NOT voting. Americans are lazy.

[@juliethompson8685]

Ridiculous. This country is about to experience women's wrath.

[@qjtvaddict]

I want to see it

[@tanyawilliams8254]

Inhumane 😢

[@americansagainsttrump1337]

CORRECTION: FLINT, MICHIGAN. GOP STRIKES AGAIN.

[@peterkotara]

People outside of the United States are not oblivious to your struggle. It is frustrating that we can not help you. Much Aroha (love) from New Zealand. Kia Kaha (stay strong).

[@mareerogers364]

Americans are oblivious that's the problem!! I watch global news. I wish we had your former leader, Miss Jacinda❤ hope I spelled her name correctly?

[@terriem3922]

Who dredged up the La governor? From what sewage plant?

[@sumame47]

He crawled out of the Trump swamp. He is worse than the pus at the bottom of the swamp and so is everyone who buys into the MAGA garbage and Trump.

[@y_chelle]

The non-voters looked the other way.

[@AmericanBrit9834]

Absolutely disgusting

[@havable]

Nothing says "pro life" like "I'm cutting off your water"

[@faustinreeder1075]

Nothing says “ my body my choice” quite like “ you will wear your mask and take the clot shot or your fired!”

[@abprairiegurl]

​@@faustinreeder1075Yes, because pregnancy and a contagious virus are the same thing.

[@bbbartolo]

This headline screamed out among all the clickbait posts. And you certainly back it up! A rational voice from Louisiana reminds me there are others like you down there!

[@jeanrichardson2044]

A non voter is voting in the sitting candidate. The only way to get him out is to vote against him vote blue..

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

They just watched 45 in 2016 get in without the majority vote. That's really made ppl feel like their vote won't matter even if they did show up. I'm not saying it's right I'm saying I see why they feel like it doesn't matter.

[@teresalee467]

​@@freedomishavingachoice3020that's not the first time that has happened. Sounds like people were just finding out how the system works. People need to get educated and vote. It's the only way. Sitting home is only going to make it worse. There are people out there working hard to keep you from voting. If it didn't matter, why are they working so hard trying to keep people, black and brown people from voting?

[@IcerinAlaska49]

No one needs to move People need to vote so he is removed

[@christopherbattle5161]

Has James Carville weighed in on this? The sad reality is that water, a basic necessity of life, has become a political issue. NOLA is just a continuation of what played out in Flint, MI and Jackson, MS, and is playing out right now in the interior West along the Colorado River.

[@marysue7165]

How is that even legal? That's appalling

[@HarrypAhsokaT1231]

And they required the 10 commandments to be displayed at public schools! Alarm bells folks!

[@alyssagriffin5781]

Might as well make a pump and a pipeline to dump all the the flood water on the capital. I was born and raised Catholic in Louisiana and I moved out. I just can’t.

[@tracysample6942]

This is on Republicans. There are not enough Democrats in the Louisiana legislature to make a difference.

[@jeannineflores3623]

IKR! I’m so disappointed that we can’t get Dem support here for some good candidates.

[@y_chelle]

It's because people don't vote. How hard is it to vote once every 2 years. People are just lazy.

[@AngelineGarrett]

So that’s how he got in

[@mikochild2]

Not trying ro be funny. We need the "just for $2 a day ad" to help a woman or family in the American forced birther states to get much needed care and move. And a fund to get potable water to New Orleans citizens. When we start getting 3rd world country ads and assistance, maybe they'll want to adjust something.

[@07Flash11MRC]

Women and girls need to leave those states. Donating money won't help, because men in charge will seize those assets / money / whatever and use it for their own interests.

[@mattschroeder3432]

i hate the church i dont understand why "freedom of religon" means subjection to a religon none of us are apart of.

[@pandapounce]

He’s trying to turn New Orleans into Flint. How pro-life of him. Vote blue 💙

[@nchnch5791]

There should be some accountability for failure to act for the people.

[@y_chelle]

There is NO accountability unless you vote.

[@jinxiejae]

GILEAD IS UPON US!!!!VOTE BLUE!!!!!!

[@staciamj1]

Project 2025 at work now.

[@individualm6712]

This is past voting.

[@loreanjenkins3777]

This is insanity

[@07Flash11MRC]

The problem is that most people aren't willing to do anything about it. Most people won't even be bothered to go vote until it's too late.

[@chargo2k]

@@07Flash11MRC it's already too late. We need to figure out how to get them back in the game. This can be turned around. If these ppl were historically voters, we wouldn't be here. But as long as we still have some rights left, let ppl know that they can and DO make a difference, especially when they DON"T vote.

[@ednakravitz2738]

That’s very Christlike of him don’t you think

[@windsorcorbin1005]

Religion should never be forced upon the populace

[@Betz711]

Plz vote to ensure tRump & GQP doesn’t get the chance to rule over us all! We need to get back the house & keep the senate to finally see our needs met & to keep our country safe. 🇺🇸🗽💙

[@denesejamerson6540]

Sooooooooooooo vast majority of people in Louisiana didn't vote?! And his type supporter's did!

[@Raydensheraj]

Yep. A lot of crying and moaning while Lauren Boebert gets reelected. I know I vote no matter WHAT. Seems like others only comment on KZbin or upload videos...but when the voting comes sit in Taco Bell or at home watching a movie.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

​@@Raydensherajvote by mail.

[@y_chelle]

EXACTLY‼️

[@chargo2k]

@@Raydensheraj Vote by mail is what MOST ppl in blue states DO! Tell somebody who doesn't vote for whatever reason. We need to communicate this on a one-to-one, personal level for starters. Start a trend. The way our ppl here think about voting needs to change...and it has to start with us kindly cajoling our frends, families, etc.

[@becka_boo]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am a Florida resident and things have gotten pretty bad here too but withholding funds to address the water issues is a special kind of evil. You are so right though, people nationwide, better take heed to what's happening in the RED states, as these are policies that will go nationwide if allowed to. I am a firm believer that these MAGA politicians have figured out that there's a way to avoid attention being focused on their nefarious plans at the federal level, they see how Democracy can be destroyed through the state houses.

[@graciegracegraceg]

I have always made sure I would go vote, no matter what random, terrible, minimum wage sales job I had wherever. Even if that employer, it's going to raise a stink, you remind them you have the legal right to vote. Even when I took public transportation or rode a bicycle to work across town, with no way to leave work go vote and return within an hour... I would just take what time it took. Sometimes you work places you can't afford to live in, and I know other low-wage workers who felt like they couldn't risk... Taking the time to vote. But what everyone needs to remember, is a skip a vote, people will win offices who make it even harder to be a poor person, a woman, a person of color, lgbtq+, the Republicans have always voted against social safety nets and workers rights.

[@barbaratruitt9484]

Wish I could vote in Louisiana. Get rid of him.

[@jenniferaddison3829]

How do the rich folks in the Garden District feel about this? Does LA not want Mardi Gras to happen because of unsafe water practices? What a freaking shame.

[@lionness62-82]

They don't care about no Mardi gras, they sick of that BS and so I'm I tbh. Second lines every weekend dam near, them wf don't want to be brother with all that bs, stopping traffic, you can get down you own dam street to home, they have gentrified according to their liking now they want to be able to travel to their homes with that bad hassle.

[@xPooogle515]

Half of those houses in the Garden District are out-of-state-owned AirBnBs

[@jenniferaddison3829]

@@xPooogle515 I know, I was just there, but I was really hoping the owners of them to come out to at least defend their businesses you know. I just love NOLA and the jackasses in LA gov’t are just so out of touch. So very sad.

[@jenniferaddison3829]

@@lionness62-82 Ya, I can understand that a bit. I love NOLA (not bourbon st), but I live out of state. Still sucks how the gov’t is failing them and I always wish for better, u know.

[@Morningdovecamp]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

So he wants women to move who don't agree with him? I did not know all the things he has done. So there are no more domestic violence shelters in LA? So scary. This is why I live in a blue state

[@imagine6836]

Wake up America! Vote 💙💙💙

[@Count_Smackula]

So glad I retired & relocated. Still trying to get my children to leave the state.

[@chargo2k]

But while they are here,...do they vote? If they do,....good. If they don't, perhaps if they understand how important their vote is....🙂😇 🤓 The more, the better....right? 💙

[@jamesparks4893]

WTH Louisiana?! How can you put up with this?!! 💙🌊💯🙏🇺🇸

[@CarlosIowa]

Well, he is a theocratic Dictator. And it's Loser-siana. With a banjo on my knee.

[@barbaraburns8014]

People do not vote and then complain.

[@karlaschmid8757]

72 of eligible white voters did so in Louisiana compared to 26% of black voters due to mistrust and apathy. We have to figure this out because voting really matters.

[@y_chelle]

Easy answer: Vote blue every 2 years. That's it, that's all. Spread the word. We're making this harder than it has to be. It really is that simple.

[@mareerogers364]

They got nothing from Democrats. Now everybody in NOLA will suffer the consequences of Democrats not doing their job when they could have changed things. They were too busy at the tacky Essence Festival hanging with their sorority and frat brothers to notice the 7th ward needs help with squatters. Not until a news channel exposure elicit a flimsy response I hope that channel checks up on that neighborhood representative in a few weeks. He gave a "It will take a few months" BS!

[@chargo2k]

We have to find a way to get through to our black brothers and sistas. I just moved here ten months ago from California. I want to help. Black folks need to learn that not voting is a vote for whoever you DON'T want in office. I'm 75 years young; used to be in the Black Panther Party. When did we black ppl stop fighting for our rights! Vote! AND Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@RationalThinker77]

I think the only thing you can do to save yourselves and to save Louisiana is to VOTE BLUE!!! None of these shenanigans would be happening with Democratic leadership! Good luck to you!!!

[@annmarieknapp]

I love NOLA,but don't think I want to go there anymore. I live in a red state as it is, but LA sounds flippin awful.

[@chargo2k]

It is. Do you have any ideas that can help us help ourselves. I think we are open to any helpful suggestions....We need all the help we can get...Thanks in advance...(seriously)🥰 GOTV! Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@SewerTapes]

That's a rotten governor, which is saying a lot since I live in Texas. Good luck neighbor and stay strong.

[@OK-pi6fq]

The irony being that it also brings in the most money of any any other city in Louisiana.

[@Astras-Stargate]

Women really need to get together. You hear gripping about our (US) infrastructure--a lot of this is in the hands of local and state officials who are not fulfilling their duty. They need to be called out and voted out.

[@user-nq3yn6xv6s]

This is what happens when u don't vote & don't fight suppression & oppression...... Don't forget what our ancestors died for..... This & worse is the outcome & yes it can & will get worse!!!

[@FireElement7]

Vote! Vote while you still can!

[@anthonyvoss9150]

People get what they vote for....

[@jimough2441]

Seems like secretary Pete should be enlisted?

[@cynthianaylor9514]

He needs to be impeached.

[@kitten88dm]

Get the waterboard to set up a go fund me. Sounds ridiculous but women from around the world once they know what he's doing will donate. The babies he's putting at risk from unsafe water just so he can have more of them in care cause god knows he wont adopt them or help people raise them.

[@chargo2k]

Great suggestion. If someone here...anyone can set up the account, that's a start. We all play a roll. Just cuz WE vote, doesn't mean we shouldn't do more to help. Apparently, the nonvoters don't understand what we understand. We need to help get out the vote (GOTV) cuz we DO KNOW. It starts with us. Right? 🥰☺Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@sb.632]

I feel like this can be taken to court at this point....

[@Tigerlily_Fresh]

People still won't get out and vote. 🤷🏾‍♀

[@chargo2k]

Let's have a friendly conversation or two with the one's we know. . . nothing extreme. . . just plant an occasional seed here and there. It's gonna take time....🤔🥰👍

[@user-rn8qy3nx3p]

What's he doing with the money?? Investigate the crooks.

[@kvdp9217]

When I say I'm scared, it's not an exaggeration. This threat is spreading and it's coming for all of us.

[@chargo2k]

I feel you. I'm scared too! However, "We The People" have to do something. . . you and me. It's starts with those of us who know better. Tell somebody how important their vote is if they don't vote cuz they think it doesn't matter. Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@jeffreydilallo18]

I’m soooo glad I don’t live there anymore.

[@helloworld7087]

49th in education! Laughable!

[@ghouston5085]

Not voting has consequences.

[@noraelliott7304]

This women is telling everyone in Louisiana, " RUN"! Good luck to all.

[@bligit384]

Just plain evil

[@refinedsimplicity8420]

Your video is outstanding. You are clear, concise and articulate. You are raising alarms without making personal, extremist attacks. You focus on the facts and where this is heading. To put an entire city at risk is reprehensible. Women must have the right to decide what is best for them and their bodies.

[@andreathomas2099]

Vote blue overtly Nola🐋💦⛳️....(Louisiana).....have suffered enough

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@Anden1]

Roevember is coming 💙🌊😎🌈

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@qjtvaddict]

GET THEM OUT OF OFFICE

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@Cassw997]

I'm voting for Democracy I'm voting Blue.

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@phillynurse9492]

It’s time to march on the Capitol. You’re in a major internationally known tourist and business American city. The national publicity would get you results.

[@y_chelle]

Voting gets the best and easiest results.

[@BloodNote]

"Pro-Life" only cares about the fetus. Once it's born and the child needs help. They be the main ones going "the mother should have closed her legs." But said child is here now... what happened to "think of the children" now without safe drinking water?

[@seraeirian2]

They don't even care about the fetus. They care that the fetus keeps the woman out of the work place.

[@user-ie7qj8ol3o]

Deny Louisiana federal money or hand it out to some one who can keep it away from the governor.

[@adamlawrence666]

Recall that sociopath!

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙

[@kenyonbissett3512]

As a female, I say women stay where you are if you want, just close your legs to men. There are home remedies for female satisfaction. Though I am concerned about the safety of women in a committed relationship. Be aware of your body, take monthly pregnancy tests to catch it early, tests are $1.25 at Dollar Tree, stock up. If you consider ending your pregnancy as a possibility, have an emergency fund to catch a plane to a sympathetic state. Remember that as Drs leave Louisiana or discontinue treating pregnancy YOUR VERY LIFE IS AT RISK.

[@qjtvaddict]

Why not just leave to where you are treated best? Most of the men in power have mistresses they are unaffected. By the time things change you would have aged out by then. Just straight up revolt

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@qjtvaddict No, how shocking! 😳 I’d be so surprised! Do they have side families? Or, do their mistresses get abortions in secret? 🤐 They don’t believe in birth control it must be one of the two options. LOL 😂

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@qjtvaddict why kill their opposition? It’s what they want. There is always a new crop of innocent young women coming of age they can exploit. Those that stay can inform and try to protect the younger ones. I do think Drs should leave.

[@Lou.B]

Stories like this are becoming more common across the country; where the politicians of BOTH PARTIES do little to nothing for their Constituents. Voting is only the beginning of the solution... Best wishes to Louisiana - and ALL of Us!

[@chargo2k]

We voters need to take a day to research the people who run for office even when it's our own party. Corporate Democrats are dangerous for us b/c they are like wolves in sheeps clothing. You don't know that they will vote against what you believe in until they are voting for, against, or putting up bills that the people/ citizens need/want. Vote Blue! 💙But know who you're voting for...right?🤓

[@joellenpaull3294]

Move. I personally think that humans are fighting a lost cause in New Orleans. It would be under water. It should be under water and someday it will be under water. History will tell of a port city that died because it was built in the wrong place hundreds of years ago. I’m 100% supportive of body autonomy but that city (cultural icon or not) needs to go back to nature.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Must be nice to be privileged. Unless you are suggesting the population of New Orleans should become refugees?

[@Mompreneur71]

That man is pure evil

[@chargo2k]

Vote Blue! 💙💙💙💙