Comments for O, Charlie! at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 41 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Tue, 21 May 2013 02:49:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10614 was Mr Gondron's father mayor of Broussard at one time? - montysmom Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:47:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10179 No hate please, just a question. Mrs. Gondron works for City of Youngsville and the Mayor of Youngsville is Joey Durel's brother-in-law? - Tired and Retired Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:42:31 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10148 It looks like Charlie is always looking for ways to prosper himself.It is all about money in his pocket. Why continue to annex when there is much to be taken care of in the City of Broussard. All the money that is being wasted on city attorney fees, could be better spent on park playground equipment for our children. REMEMBER, Charlie, it is the people who pay your salary and we have the ultimate say-so in the end. The Citizens of Broussard will speak loudly on October 2nd. Charlie, it is time for you to stop fighting your losing battle! - A Gondron Warrior Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:37:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10124 No Southsider "YOU ARE AN IDIOT, it is not "YOUR AN IDIOT, it is "YOU ARE AN IDIOT, Johnston Street cannot be a state highway, HWY 167 is a state highway, and Louisiana Avenue was a city street. I well remember when Johnston Street, Bertrand Road AND South College gravel road was overlaid with concrete, where were you, in Mississipi ? - Northdidian Shotgun . Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:55:53 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10123 Southsider! It takes two fools to have an argument, you suh are on your own ! This is a locally known fact, joey durel cut the pie, that Kenny Bowen would have sold his soul to cut-up, apparently you are a new transplant in the area, or a fairly new immediate member of the Durel family. - Northdidian Shotgun . Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:35:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10117 Pasted: written by Carolyn Gondron Langlinais , August 31, 2010 I am amazed by some of the rumors I've read. FYI Broussard BUYS the water used by south Broussard from the City of Lafayette. NO LAFAYETTE PARISH taxes are used for this. __________________________________________________________ It does not matter that you are buying the water. Your town and the others are a drain on the water system. It was built to provide water for the city of lafayette, not the outlying areas. Once again, as i stated, we, the citizens of lafayette have to ration water during the summer months due to the system not having enough water pressure for the fire departments, etc. Again, what about the city of lafayette taxpayers paying for the animal control program? The road/bridges project is being funded by 52% of the parish taxpayers, which happen to live inside the city of lafayette limits. ____________________________________________________________ Broussard...Podunk?? This city is one of the fastest growing comercial, residential, economically strong cities in the state. I'm thinking we have outgrown the Podunk moniker!! Thanks in part to Lafayette making a deal with the state for you! Again, please explain why your husband at every chance, bites the hand that feeds him? Or better yet, have him explain it. I don't really mean to sound so bitter towards Broussard, but the cavalier attitude your husband has towards Lafayette and it seems, Youngsville, makes it hard to like him. Like i stated earlier, i for one, would love to go back to the unconsolidated 'consolidated' government. If the economy of broussard is so strong, you shouldn't need to piggyback on the city of lafayette anymore... PS. I used to sign my name, but with all the nut cases around these days, I don't want to put my family name out there anymore. - Southsider Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:08:17 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10116 I commend Carolyn Gondron Langlinais for addressing the REAL issues honestly and for having the grace and class to sign her name to what she is attesting to. Step up to the plate, boys. - BROUSSARDIAN Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:30:37 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10111 I am amazed by some of the rumors I've read. FYI Broussard BUYS the water used by south Broussard from the City of Lafayette. NO LAFAYETTE PARISH taxes are used for this. FYI Charlie's campaign headquarters is his private truck/camper. Perhaps you've seen it parked along your street as he goes door to door in your neighborhood. NO TAXPAYER'S money was used to rent a building for his headquarters. FYI We don't pay Broussard property taxes because our economy is so strong, but we DO pay Lafayette Parish taxes and VERY little of that money comes back to Broussard. FYI All of the City of Broussard's sales tax revenue is dedicated to roads, drainage, water, sewer, police and fire ONLY by law and referendum. This money cannot be used for parks/recreation or anything else. These last items are funded by money generated by the occupational licenses/tobacco tax/permits,etc revenue stream which generates less money than the dedicated taxes. The City of Broussard overlays and repairs anything within our city limits. NO LAFAYETTE TAX dollars are used for these projects. FYI The mayor does NOT have a filter on his water. We drink water from the tap. Always have. Broussard...Podunk?? This city is one of the fastest growing comercial, residential, economically strong cities in the state. I'm thinking we have outgrown the Podunk moniker!! - Carolyn Gondron Langlinais Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:42:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10076 I AGREE with OVER IT. Nuff said! - BROUSSARDIAN Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:44:40 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10064 written by OVER IT , August 30, 2010 What is this....Pre-School? Get real people! I'm going to address the issues..as follows: WATER: Get real. I grew up in Broussard, drank the same water and remember when things were "floating around" in the water i.e. chlorination. Gondron has bigger fish to fry than the water issue. It is conveniently pointed to Broussard this year because of an embarrassing election race whose waters have been "muddied" from a clean campaign?? You do the math. PARKS: We pay taxes just like anyone else. We have children involved in sports and we are VERY involved parents. Broussard and Youngsville have very nice parks. Fabacher Field to boot. If I had my druthers, I would focus on commerce, which Langlinais has CLEARLY made happen and skip the slides and swings for now. Play with your children! Where do our priorities stand? You tell me. COMMENTS IN GENERAL: We are saddened by this entire article...controversy between a family..."hate" in general. I suppose that what we are asking is "is this what Broussard has come to?" If it is such a despicable place to live...why are businesses thriving and others eager, if not, in the process of coming in? Families moving to our city to raise their children? People from here are focusing on the city that Broussard HAS become and where they wish to spend the rest of their days! - Over it Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:31:28 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10056 I'm not saying that Mr. Gondron is not capable just because of his appearance alone. What I am saying is if it looks like an idiot, walks like and idiot and acts like an idiot chances are he is an idiot - Innocent Bystander Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:15:31 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10055 What is this....Pre-School? Get real people! I'm going to address the issues..as follows: WATER: Get real. I grew up in Broussard and remember when things were "floating around" in the water i.e. chlorination. Gondron has bigger fish to fry than the water issue. PARKS: - Over it Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:08:19 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10045 Handsome looks and fashionable threads are certainly not evidence of what is, or what is not, an honest industrious man, or an honest industrious woman, in a political race, for any office, yet, again it is a well known fact, that a well dressed, hygenical, person who thinks enough of him/her self, to maintain his/her personal appearance and the appearance of his/her property, such a person would be more inclined to care for, and to develop that which is placed in his care, whether it be his own, and/or that which is placed in his care..............."No malice intended, for a person is not to be judged by his staion in life, but rather by his personal appearance, the good care of his assets, and the good care of that which is placed in his trust. - EXISTENTIALIST HOMME Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:32:25 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10040 I don't know where Mr. Gondron gets off talking about bad water. I'm served by the same water line that Mr. Gondron is served by and I have no complaints about the water. Maybe??? once a year I get a little chorine taste, for about a day but that's all. - family friend Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:02:54 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10039 Northsider..i can't put it any plainer..your an idiot at best. your logic and your typing skills have much to be desired. I guess parish money developed RR? Lets ask Mr. Daigle and the investors about that. Johnston St. is a state highway. I can't make out much of your comments as they are for the most part babble. I guess you do this to entertain yourself...have fun - southsider Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:53:39 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10029 I'd much rather have a dip chewing, soup can spitting mayor than one who bullies everyone in his path in some way, every day. So what if Gondron's campaign is in his den? At least he is not squandering money on renting a place when he can just as easily work from his recliner. That speaks volumes to me...he won't squander tax payer's money! Let's put a common man in office. - Fed Up Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:12:15 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10027 Why is it that...fireworks were allowed after a Langlinais function on Saturday 8-28-10? I live 1 block from where the event took place and if I were to allow my children to pop fireworks on any Saturday night (other than specific holidays) I would have the Broussard Police at my door within seconds. Why is it okay for the Langlinais support group and not other citizens? Why is it that...Mayor Langlinais has wonderful tasting water at his home and I don't? I'll bet he has a filter of some sort. If that is correct and if he wins this election he should install a FREE WATER FILTER SYSTEM, including FREE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE in EVERY household in the City. We have to purchase bottled water at our own cost and many, many families do not have the money to do that, so they are forced to drink the nasty water. Just fill a clear glass container with tap water and let it sit for a week. Look at it closely. Will you drink it or cook with it or wash baby bottles with it? I agree with Gondron's comment: "He's slick....he's like a coyote -- he covers his tracks." Fed up with Langlinais' bragging. Let's see results, not insults. - Fed Up Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:11:09 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10017 Fireworks on the night of Langlinais function last night?!!! If I pop fireworks in my driveway I'll be arrested or at least reprimanded by Broussard Police. Why is it ok for him and not me? Also, horrible drinking water at my house. I'll bet Langlinais has a filter at his house and if that is the case, then why doesn't the City provide a FREE FILTER, FREE INSTALLATION AND FREE FROM MONTHLY BILLING at EVERY residence in the City? Fed up with his 2 faced lies. - Any Citizen Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:33:16 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10016 Nice try Joey, but you picked the wrong candidate to try to oust our Mayor who has done a great job in Broussard! - Seeing Through the Ruse Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:22:29 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6804-o-charlie#comment-10014 Just passin thru, just keep movin on please and you suh, you have proved, you got diahrrea of the mouth. If it were not for Charley's guidance and tenacious resolve, the Laf. mafioso's would have buried Broussard like a toxic waste-site, and built a hundred lil river ranches with mosquito breeding waterholes, all the way to Franklin, or perhaps all the way to Montegut, Charlie, you know as well as I, that success builts contempt and jealousy. Your conscience is clear Charlie O, and you've proved your worth, without doing like your fellow neighboring Mayoralships, and selling out your neighbors for the greenmans dollars, and a free ambulance ride..........Just keep your back to the wall my man, those type's will never come at you head on ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:28:05 +0100