Comments for Rubin: Durel in contempt at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 21 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24311 Yes, James, good point. Removal is supposed to be for "cause". There is no basis for Rubin's initial finding of "arbitrary & capricious". That ruling should not have happened. Of course, it was merely a convenient excuse for dismissal when the real goal . . . - realitycheck Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:33:43 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24307 So it's ok for Durel to send taxpayer money, but not the council on the garbage undercover, smelly deal? Do we have a dual system here in the village? - the original northsidian Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:40:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24295 by realitycheck James Melancon: Don't unerestimate the power of appointments to the boards. --------------- I don't, but to UN-appoint is a power too or at least should be. - James Melancon Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:03:12 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24286 James Melancon: Don't unerestimate the power of appointments to the boards. Sure, a low bidder may be just a bait and switch, like, remember, the airport? Or inferior products? Sure, but bids should be requested anyway. - realitycheck Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:00:40 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24285 by realitycheck "Durel opened up matters to bidding? What if Durel did not support people with ethics investigations? etc... -------------------- It would be nice if he could but he can only appoint members, and not all members, to the LHA Board. Other than that, I don't believe he has any control. Besides, using the lowest bidder may not result in the best outcome. - James Melancon Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:10:39 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24273 How in the hell, all of you peeps get the same "WAKE UP CALL. Suddenly you are all Sleuths, Sherrielocks & Dick Tracys..How in the hell did so many of you tune in to the fact that HJoey is a disgusting rapist of the Parish Coffers. DUH ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:53:08 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24262 What if Durel opened up matters to bidding? What if Durel did not support people with ethics investigations? What if Durel busted up the conflicts of interest in his camp? What if fed money and programs were spread out across the whole parish; you know; not concentrating poverty, like HUD recommends. - realitycheck Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:13:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24255 What if Durel had done nothing? What if he took no actions and never dismissed anyone? - James Melancon Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:26:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24248 "We have a politician that stands up to corruption and fights for the taxpayer and that is who gets jail time?" If that is supposed to refer to Durel, you are UNREAL!! Here's how it more likely "really" works: A nearly closed system is set up to direct all federal funds to a favored few developers and architects. The system is tested at the LHA under these guys who think they are just figure heads and sign freely whatever is put in front of them. After all, they have counsel, right? (counsel who represents LHA, the developer Gachassin, the City, Zoning and Permitting and also closes the deal in the end) Once the "system" is tested and works, greed sets in and Durel wants to control the vast sums available at LPTFA. He only got rid of these guys bc the first tests survived and there was more money coming. Durel's board replacements were all people of like mind who would have done his bidding with the excuse they needed "financial" background, trying to legitimize his reasons for firing the board. - realitycheck Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:48:43 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24245 The timeline: Durel fires them the first time in August, 2010; Council upholds decision; Rubin reinstates them; THEN the three fired members allegedly hold illegal executive session on October 26; Durel fires them again; Council upholds decision again; Rubin reinstates again. Those are the facts. What puzzles me is that Durel fires them for actions they took AFTER his first ruling. So how does that make him in contempt from the FIRST order? Does Rubin think his original order means they can never be fired for actions they take later? Wouldn't that be a license to steal? And why wasn't the council cited as well? If Durel violated the order the Council did so as well. The fact that Durel was cited alone smacks of political retribution. All the best, Soop - Soop. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:56:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24241 "Thank you Mr. Durel, you have always put what is right for the people first." Always put whats right for the people my endangered tailfin. Always stepping just this side of what's legal or can me rephrased as legal, following the letter of the law whilst stomping all over the spirit of the law, except when they can change the law (their sacred little LCG charter) to make things possible, and all the while telling us that we just don't understand... all this guvment-legal-bidnid stuff is just beyond our comprehension and that whatever they want is on it's way, nothing we can do about it. Why did almost as many people who voted for Durel for against the LPSS property tax? - snaildarter Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:19:58 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24240 So its OK for Durel to defy "the Man,"... But Durel cannot stand it when people defy him, ie, disagree with sales tax increase, his TIFs, his Redflex, his shady contract du' garbage. His crony says “We strongly disagree with this decision and are considering our available options to seek further judicial review." But can we seek further judicial review of our garbage contract or TIfs or Redflex or property tax increase or even being called "crazy" or 'paranoid' for "joining the conversation". (Does Durel by any chance have a degree in psychology. Didn't think so.) Hey Mr Durel and all your cronies: there are more powerful people than you out there. Court's in session, here come the judge. (There went the judge.) - snaildarter Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:07:32 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24238 Joel and Joey have both lost their minds with the power they think they have. Now they both picked for a fight they can't win. Could both of you please just join the Democratic party! - republican Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:23:24 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24237 So when did a judicial decision only become viable when we agree with them. Durel defied the court order to start with then did what he wanted, the judge should have had him arrested and put in jail. He should jump at the chance for community service. - scottman Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:24:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24234 "It's time for checks and balances on the court!" It's time for some history in the schools. Judges are insulated from retaliation by political opponents and mob rule in instances like this, where they have to render unpopular legal decisions in politically charged disputes. What you call "checks and balances" is a perversion of the phrase. What you really propose is anarchy. There can be no perfect system with imperfect people. But to propose that we'll upset our system of laws by ousting a judge because we don't like how he treated Joey Durel, who is by no means above reproach himself, is ridiculous. And unacceptable. No matter how bad the judge's decision. Wiser men than you, from centuries past, purposely set up our judicial system the way it currently for precisely this reason. - ragin_cajun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:50:05 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24231 " Let's not get carried AWAY," Huh. This can only be The Missus DONUTTIN or boyfriend Zooschlag posting this outta of the Blue sky, comment. Zooschlag will bail him out ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:17:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24230 Ragin cajun really is ragin if he agrees with this decision. Mr. Durel defied a ridiculous court decision in the first place. It's time for checks and balances on the court! - boohoo Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:11:13 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24225 "We have a politician that stands up to corruption and fights for the taxpayer and that is who gets jail time?" Agreed. It doesn't seem right. But, Durel did unquestionably defy the court. "Thank you Mr. Durel, you have always put what is right for the people first." Let's not get carried away. - ragin_cajun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:51:58 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24223 Durel needs to quit while he's ahead. Everybody has to "respect the power" at some point in their life. The man's a judge, and he's given Durel a very lite sentence for this. To even hint at "further judicial review" is petulant. - ragin_cajun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:23:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/9297-rubin-durel-in-contempt#comment-24220 We have a politician that stands up to corruption and fights for the taxpayer and that is who gets jail time? This world is getting upside down. Thank you Mr. Durel, you have always put what is right for the people first. We appreciate your courage! Don't give up, the people are with you on this. - Unreal Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:54:31 +0100