Comments for The Down-Player at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 16 out of 16 comments http://www.theind.com Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19972 When did Donald Fuslier become the expert on all things housing? Laughable. I'm inclined to vote innocent until proven guilty. So much mud slinging. I heard Guillory is the one who sent the Auditors. Auditor and Senator Guillory...hmmm. Politics still very much in play here. - Bob the Builder Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:38:37 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19910 Thanks for covering this scandalous corruption. "Joke" must be kidding, right?! Cravins' behavior cannot be logically be defended so Joke has to attack you? Shoot the messenger? Lame! - realitycheck Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:14:29 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19876 Excuse me, Charlotte Thib, I hope you realize that it is LIBEL to post comments like yours about racism and misdeeds without any concrete facts to back it up. I hope the Cravins family sues you to the high heavens. - Oh, Really? Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:29:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19773 Solid reporting work by Leslie Turk. Renews my faith in journalism as a guardian of the public trust. Left out the city parking lot constructed by Cousin Floyd, next to Alderman Louis Butler's little lounge. Bet that was an undocumented emergency, too. Minors served alcohol, party on Garth until 5 in the morning, dancing on car roofs. What a Joke's objection is printing the truth. - PhilNdeBlanc Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:59:13 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19702 Um Charlotte, last I checked he has owned his own insurance business for as long as I can remember. How dare he be succussful!!! LOL Do you count Joey Durel's money? How about Mike Michot? Or Charlie Boustany! Doubt it...but hey why would you? They are cut from a different cloth right? Give me a break.... - Just Saying Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:33:06 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19696 While we can throw spitballs at Leslie (or the others) bottom line is Cravins (and their lot) have consistently done what ever to keep cities like Opelousas in the dark. (no pun intended) Cravins et al are the worst racists, wanting to keep all the less affluent (black, white, or the whole rainbow) downtrodden, such that they can get rich. Shame, shame, shame - Charlotte Thib Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:55:20 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19694 How is it that pointing out the dangers of drunk driving "chickenshit candyass behavior?" The Independent is quick to make falsehoods that supposedly expose people for who they really are but don't acknowledge when one of their own is so selfish as to put the general public in harms way. - Expose the Truth Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:45:56 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19684 Leslie you can't call a sow by any other name than "SOW. These polecats have operated under the radar for so long that they began to think that they were invincible, reminds me of the chinaman who had his butt shot off when he poked his butt in the air to moon the GI. And as for the Billboards which were set up with Joeys , atta boy.. go ahead, this dumbass who is responsible for this chickenshit candyass behavior will never see an honest dollar from the local citizens, who have found his behavior the typical Administration fart in a gale, which will blow away like the bullshit Joey spoofs, and this childish move is the nail in Joeys * Coffin come, "ELECTION DAY. What a sick individual ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:35:12 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19679 JJ, dat u? - Leslie Turk Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:33:46 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19676 Leslie, While I appreciate you taking time to poke holes in my argument on a message board, I am of the opinion that your time could be better spent honing your craft as a journalist. I understand quite well that The Independent is a weekly publication as opposed to a daily. However, you and your articles continuously make reckless accusations, give half -truths and outright lies. We understand that it is your prerogative to write biased or opinionated articles on whatever you like, yet it seems that you would handle it more responsibly. There is great power in the pen. That is why the freedom of speech is so important. I believe in your right to write. But to be so irresponsible with that right is inexcusable. It’s not about Donald Cravins although I like most people who know him know that he is an honorable man. There are countless others who you have defamed with no regard for anything other than selling advertisement. So while I could sit here and poke holes in several of your past stories along with your journalistic tactics I will refrain as I know that as sure as the day is long that this won’t be your last hatchet job. I do however find it ironic that someone who has chastised and rebuked so many for their ethics, values, and character displays none of the above. But to your credit, I do read it! But for that case, I have always had a fondness for tabloids. By the way, the billboard looks great guys! Keep up the good work. - What a Joke Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:35:08 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19664 by What a Joke "assume that Leslie Turk is really just that righteous!" -------------- Righteous or not, I stand with freedom of speech. - Dagnabbit Jones Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:37:02 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19663 What a joke, although we've said it a thousand times, I'll say it again: We're not a daily newspaper; we write with a point of view. Now please allow me to shoot a few holes in your argument: http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system http://www.theind.com/cover-story/6848-internal-affair http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system You might also want to check out the follow-up stories on those three cover pieces. Run the names of those individuals through our search engine, and I think you'll find a sufficient number of follow-up stories. - Leslie Turk Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:33:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19660 One of the leading voices in the U.S. on the subject of Journalistic Standards and Ethics is the Society of Professional Journalists. The Preamble to its Code of Ethics states: ...public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility. Nothing about Leslie Turk's reporting is comprehensive or fair. From her subject matters to her opinion driven research and her biased sources of information, she has been on a constant and unrelenting mission to discredit and ruin any and all black elected officials with any real independence and any others who are perceived to be rising stars within the community. Let's for a minute assume that Leslie Turk is really just that righteous! Her sole ambition in life is to rid Acadiana of ALL corruption. Would she not take it upon herself to look into the lives and job performance of ALL local politicians? Why is it that the only expose' pieces about politicians worthy of her "groundbreaking" journalism are those presented to her by the lynch men Ricky Hardy, Elbert Guillory and Donald Fuselier (REALLY). It seems at some point, an alarm would go off that maybe this publication is being misused by individuals with personal agendas. Yet instead, Leslie looks to those same individuals as experts on all matters! I assume journalistic standards and ethics take a back seat to selling ad space at the Independent. I’ve checked out and am over it. The Independent has become T he Inquirer. Let’s see if this gets posted! - What a Joke Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:03:00 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19654 Cravins must have learned from the master, Edwin Edwards. You have to admire Cravin's technique. - Dagnabbit Jones Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:12:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19650 Here we go again, Cravins says I didn't do anything wrong, but then either he is too stupid to catch the problem - doubt it, Cravins is not stupid, just slick - no he is just playing stupid. I'm glad his son left town and his poor wife (a really nice lady) didn't get caught up in the mess - X-Cravins Fan Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:41:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8650-the-down-player#comment-19622 Oooooh Boy, What you gonna do when they come for you Mayor Cravins ? Heh-Heh, its about time the law caught up with you. You and your couillion cronys, Guillory, Williams, and Shelvin, hell the rest are mis-digits, small time scam artists, thank God Mama Cravins did'nt get elected she'd be spending time in the slammer with the Mayor and the cropnys. Somehow Anderson Iron Works owner should be made to spend a little R&R time with the Mayor in Elizabeth La. with the rest of the Thieving Criminals........ Do, I dislike this crook Cravins ? Must you ask ! He tried his scam here, but he found he was the one who fell off the watermelon truck. Heah, come da Judge ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:31:26 +0100