Privatizing the public sphere = corruption - USM Forum -- Message Board

Date: Jan 18, 2005

Privatizing the public sphere = corruption

Date: Jan 18, 2005

Watering at the public trough is a time honored tradition among Mississippi politicians. Some would say that only Louisianans can do it better.

Date: Jan 18, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Angeline
"[...] not just restricted to USM and seem to be indicative of the whole political culture down here.

It's a way of life.

http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/01_19_04_pressrelease.html

Date: Jan 18, 2005

I'll try that link again....

http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/01_19_04_pressrelease.html

Date: Jan 18, 2005

link here

Date: Jan 18, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Angeline
"Is this how most Mississippians believe?"

Yes.

"The deputy sheriffs, the soldiers, the governors get paid,
And the marshals and cops get the same,
But the poor white man's used in the hands of them all like a tool.
...he never thinks straight
'Bout the shape that he's in
But it ain't him to blame
He's only a pawn in their game."

Date: Jan 18, 2005

It is a legacy,

Passed down to you and me:

What we're taught to believe,

We never question these things.

It is a legacy.

It's a wild and bitter seed

Blown across these fertile fields

Where the roots run deep.

Date: Jan 18, 2005

I almost quoted that same Randy Newman song, but figured I'd better stick to Dylan.

Date: Jan 18, 2005

Refering to "He may be a fool, but he's our fool."