Comments on: The Wash Post tells us something we already know: Gov. Barbour bears watching http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:40:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ben Cole http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48555 Ben Cole Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:51:46 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48555 Thats a lotta dots to connect. But I'd like to see 'em connected. Something's afoot. Mississippi's prison system historically has been a source for much mischief, from many people in, out, and close to state officials. And I'd like to see some names of the people who have frequented Parchman's VIP guest quarters. Same for the guest quarters at Camp McCain. But that would be mere gossip. Back to the private prisons ... something just doesn't ring true. And why in the world would anyone build a private prison in Tutwiler, of all places, and stuff it with prisoners from Hawaii? And now Alcorn County is going to get one?Who's operating all the puppets here? Thats a lotta dots to connect. But I’d like to see ‘em connected. Something’s afoot. Mississippi’s prison system historically has been a source for much mischief, from many people in, out, and close to state officials. And I’d like to see some names of the people who have frequented Parchman’s VIP guest quarters. Same for the guest quarters at Camp McCain. But that would be mere gossip.

Back to the private prisons … something just doesn’t ring true. And why in the world would anyone build a private prison in Tutwiler, of all places, and stuff it with prisoners from Hawaii? And now Alcorn County is going to get one?Who’s operating all the puppets here?

]]> By: mississippi gal not a lawyer tho http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48545 mississippi gal not a lawyer tho Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:38:23 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48545 Concerning the private prisons, study the board of directors www.correctionscorp.com. Lots of Mississippi folks! The prison at Tutwiler is supposed to be worse than Parchman now a days. And yes, Ben, we do need an investigative reporter to follow the story as they did in Texas. Concerning the private prisons, study the board of directors http://www.correctionscorp.com.
Lots of Mississippi folks!
The prison at Tutwiler is supposed to be worse than Parchman now a days.
And yes, Ben, we do need an investigative reporter to follow the story as they did in Texas.

]]> By: lotus http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48502 lotus Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:23:36 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48502 Separate deal: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/07/national/nationalspecial/07barbour.html?ex=1134622800&en=69bed298eb0b4228&ei=5070" rel="nofollow">Governor's Relative Is Big Contract Winner</a> Separate deal:

Governor’s Relative Is Big Contract Winner

]]> By: lotus http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48500 lotus Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:11:35 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48500 This sound familiar? From CorpWatch.org, Aug 16, 2006 -- <a href="http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=14008" rel="nofollow">It's who you know</a>: <blockquote><strong>ASHBRITT</strong> Three days after Hurricane Katrina hit, AshBritt hired the former head of the Army Corps of Engineers, Mike Parker, specifically to help it maximize its contracts for Katrina cleanup. Among the company’s other lobbyists were a former Louisiana legislator, and Barbour, Griffith & Rogers, a lobbying firm co-founded by former chairman of the Republican National Committee and current Mississippi governor, Haley Barbour. By mid-September, AshBritt had $500 million in debris-removal contracts, plus its guaranteed $56 million contingency fee from FEMA under a preexisting retainer for natural disaster recovery. AshBritt, a Florida-based firm, has close ties with Florida governor and presidential brother Jeb Bush, and lobbied hard for a state contract in Florida in 2004. Records show that AshBritt’s CEO is a major donor to state and federal GOP candidates. Local debris-removal firms in Mississippi have said AshBritt’s cozy relationship with Washington essentially precluded competition for Katrina contracts.</blockquote> This sound familiar? From CorpWatch.org, Aug 16, 2006 — It’s who you know:

ASHBRITT

Three days after Hurricane Katrina hit, AshBritt hired the former head of the Army Corps of Engineers, Mike Parker, specifically to help it maximize its contracts for Katrina cleanup.

Among the company’s other lobbyists were a former Louisiana legislator, and Barbour, Griffith & Rogers, a lobbying firm co-founded by former chairman of the Republican National Committee and current Mississippi governor, Haley Barbour. By mid-September, AshBritt had $500 million in debris-removal contracts, plus its guaranteed $56 million contingency fee from FEMA under a preexisting retainer for natural disaster recovery.

AshBritt, a Florida-based firm, has close ties with Florida governor and presidential brother Jeb Bush, and lobbied hard for a state contract in Florida in 2004. Records show that AshBritt’s CEO is a major donor to state and federal GOP candidates. Local debris-removal firms in Mississippi have said AshBritt’s cozy relationship with Washington essentially precluded competition for Katrina contracts.

]]> By: confounded http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48498 confounded Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:02:06 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48498 lotus @ 13: excellent point, my dear. lotus @ 13: excellent point, my dear.

]]> By: nmc http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48496 nmc Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:45:37 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48496 duck: That's not the one I remember. I remember the relative was in Florida, the contract was $500m. duck:

That’s not the one I remember. I remember the relative was in Florida, the contract was $500m.

]]> By: lotus http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48492 lotus Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:09:22 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48492 "Wonder if you said “pl Blake” to Haley, how high would he jump?" Reckon he could achieve takeoff? Man, that'd shake a building. Not sure I'd want to watch. “Wonder if you said “pl Blake” to Haley, how high would he jump?”

Reckon he could achieve takeoff? Man, that’d shake a building. Not sure I’d want to watch.

]]> By: confounded http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48491 confounded Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:59:06 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48491 Barbour has the worst fake southern accent I've ever heard. He has to fake it because he lived in the beltway so long; he lost it long ago. Wonder if you said "pl Blake" to Haley, how high would he jump? Barbour has the worst fake southern accent I’ve ever heard. He has to fake it because he lived in the beltway so long; he lost it long ago. Wonder if you said “pl Blake” to Haley, how high would he jump?

]]> By: confounded http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48489 confounded Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:54:34 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48489 duck: my thoughts exactly. Little dog: there are all sorts of scandals about the Katrina money and Barbour which the Mississippi press doesn't want to touch with a ten foot pole for some reason. These concerns are such that millions from the Feds for katrina relief have never been directed any where near a katrina victim. The house passed a bill requiring Barbour to account (since our Republican auditor never would and never will) but the Senate under the leadership of I wanna be Trent Lott Phil Bryant killed the bill. I imagine Barbour is mighty beholdin' to Phil for that. If this critter represents Barbour, NMC, can u teach it to talk like it's got a big ole wad of tobaccy in its bottom lip. duck: my thoughts exactly. Little dog: there are all sorts of scandals about the Katrina money and Barbour which the Mississippi press doesn’t want to touch with a ten foot pole for some reason. These concerns are such that millions from the Feds for katrina relief have never been directed any where near a katrina victim. The house passed a bill requiring Barbour to account (since our Republican auditor never would and never will) but the Senate under the leadership of I wanna be Trent Lott Phil Bryant killed the bill. I imagine Barbour is mighty beholdin’ to Phil for that.

If this critter represents Barbour, NMC, can u teach it to talk like it’s got a big ole wad of tobaccy in its bottom lip.

]]> By: . . . and your little dog too http://www.folo.us/2008/11/22/the-wash-post-tells-us-something-we-already-know-gov-barbour-bears-watching/#comment-48488 . . . and your little dog too Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:51:49 +0000 http://www.folo.us/?p=7970#comment-48488 Thanks, DWP. That's interesting. That might have been it, but for some reason I thought the company was in Florida. That deal at Shelby sounds all on the up and up, doesn't it? Ha. ld Thanks, DWP. That’s interesting.

That might have been it, but for some reason I thought the company was in Florida.

That deal at Shelby sounds all on the up and up, doesn’t it?

Ha.

ld

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