<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069</id><updated>2011-04-21T16:37:27.902-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Bayou Brawl: Conservative Commentary for Louisiana and the Nation</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>57</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-109856078364235201</id><published>2004-10-23T15:45:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-10-23T15:46:23.643-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy updates have been less frequent, simply because I have been way too busy. I will keep updating the links, though.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109856078364235201'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109856078364235201'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_10_01_archive.html#109856078364235201' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-109598185118892604</id><published>2004-09-23T19:23:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-09-23T19:24:11.186-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateHurricane Ivan had delayed a printing of Driftwood, so my column was delayed a week. It's up now, and I hope you enjoy it (or at least find it interesting reading).</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109598185118892604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109598185118892604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_09_01_archive.html#109598185118892604' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-109401397054395910</id><published>2004-09-01T00:45:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-09-01T00:46:10.543-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateIt's a few days late, but everything is posted, including my first book review.  My next column will likely cover the GOP convention, and I'm working on my second book review.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109401397054395910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109401397054395910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_09_01_archive.html#109401397054395910' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-109285733990124878</id><published>2004-08-18T15:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-08-18T15:29:42.360-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI'm gearing up for the regular fall run of The Bayou Brawl.  I've been eager and raring to go to get back to the weekly grind.  It's a competitive election season, so it's sure to be exciting!Also, I have a new role in addition to my columns.  Now, in addition to my politicial commentary, I'll be writing book reviews for Driftwood.  I've set up the reviews section on the top </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109285733990124878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109285733990124878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_08_01_archive.html#109285733990124878' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-109053638953320009</id><published>2004-07-22T18:45:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-07-22T18:46:29.533-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateThe month long wait is over.  Check out my new column on Michael Moore's film.Also, don't miss the action over at Vitter Blog.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109053638953320009'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/109053638953320009'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_07_01_archive.html#109053638953320009' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108766570148367259</id><published>2004-06-19T13:19:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-06-19T13:38:12.183-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've permanently retired "Overlord Musings."  It just became impossible to keep up, and in the light of my new Vitter Blog, it also was unnecessary.  Also, I've added a new link to the Conservative Sites section.  Say hello to the Club for Growth!Finally, I've overhauled the Louisiana news links with a lot more entries.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108766570148367259'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108766570148367259'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_archive.html#108766570148367259' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108751443911632413</id><published>2004-06-17T19:19:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-06-17T19:20:46.666-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateThe Bayou Brawl is back!  For this column there was no question what the subject would be.  Click on the link to read my tribute to the late Ronald Reagan.Also, check out my new site:  Vitter Blog.  It's a great place to find info on Louisiana's exciting senate race.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108751443911632413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108751443911632413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_archive.html#108751443911632413' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108431648103616794</id><published>2004-05-11T19:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-05-11T19:01:21.036-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateSorry for the long delay in getting my latest column up.  My next one won't be for about another month, but I intend to publish something else in the near future, so check back.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108431648103616794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108431648103616794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_05_01_archive.html#108431648103616794' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108353353048995316</id><published>2004-05-02T17:32:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-05-02T17:36:31.966-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've added a few more updates.  I wish I could say I was updating this site as much as I like, but hey, that's life.  I'll try to get back in the swing of things soon.  In the meantime, I hope you enjoy some of the new links I've added.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108353353048995316'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108353353048995316'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_05_01_archive.html#108353353048995316' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108205612830698002</id><published>2004-04-15T15:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-05-02T17:35:45.653-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've got a double special today, the second half of my Kerry/Louisiana commentary and my latest weekly column.As for next time, well, I'm still working on that.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108205612830698002'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108205612830698002'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_04_01_archive.html#108205612830698002' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108181083051454350</id><published>2004-04-12T19:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-04-15T15:11:57.030-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've added a new section: Overlord Musings.  I've put all my recommended links here, as well my frequent commentary.  It'll help to clear out some of this stuff on the front page, as well as me doing some actual blogging instead of just posting links.  Hope you like it.I've also added a new link: Redstickpolitics.com.  It's a good site, I eagerly recommend it.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108181083051454350'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108181083051454350'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_04_01_archive.html#108181083051454350' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108143515386607186</id><published>2004-04-08T10:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-04-12T19:03:54.996-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateToday I've posted a special commentary on why I believe Senator John Kerry is unfit for the people of Louisiana. This has been a few weeks in the making, and I finally decided to post in a two part format on Opeds.com. Part Two will be posted sometime in the next few days. Plus I've added two more recommended links.I'm also preparing a regular edition of The Bayou Brawl. Coming </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108143515386607186'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108143515386607186'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_04_01_archive.html#108143515386607186' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108135355280835009</id><published>2004-04-07T11:59:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2004-04-08T10:40:38.750-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've updated my recommended links. Right now I'm working on a few new columns.  Have a Happy Easter, and see you soon.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108135355280835009'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108135355280835009'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_04_01_archive.html#108135355280835009' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108086710426143399</id><published>2004-04-01T19:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-04-07T12:02:15.060-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've added an archive page for my recommended links.My new column should be up soon.  Check back tonight or tomorrow for it.  I'll be looking into making more additions to the site as time goes on. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108086710426143399'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108086710426143399'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_04_01_archive.html#108086710426143399' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108034160624583869</id><published>2004-03-26T17:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-04-01T19:54:42.700-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy new column is up.  Keep checking back for my response to the letter to the editor concerning my column on gay marriage.Next time I tackle this issue concerning Richard Clarke, and why the Democrats really have no business defending this guy.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108034160624583869'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108034160624583869'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#108034160624583869' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-108025387767867728</id><published>2004-03-25T17:31:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-26T17:55:54.873-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateThere may be a slight delay in posting my column.  Please have patience, it should not be too long before it's up. I have also added more links.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108025387767867728'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/108025387767867728'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#108025387767867728' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107980537673654232</id><published>2004-03-20T12:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-25T17:34:04.860-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've added a new feature: Recommended Links.  Putting together my columns requires a lot of research, plus there are some stuff I read just for fun.  I thought I'd share some of it with you.Also, I've added a link to the letter responding to my column from last week.  This Thursday, I'll weigh in! </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107980537673654232'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107980537673654232'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#107980537673654232' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107964068523338463</id><published>2004-03-18T15:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-20T12:57:39.293-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy column on Kerry's economic policy is up.  Enjoy!Someone had something to say about my column on gay marriage.  The letter can be found here.  I'll be putting together a response within the next few days.  Next time: I turn attention to Louisiana's tax policy and why its citizens are getting a raw deal.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107964068523338463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107964068523338463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#107964068523338463' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107903589967551392</id><published>2004-03-11T15:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-11T15:15:52.793-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateWell, my latest column is up.  I hope you find it interesting reading.  Next time: Is John Kerry the next Herbert Hoover?  I'll make the case next Thursday.  See you then.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107903589967551392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107903589967551392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#107903589967551392' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107843065457194113</id><published>2004-03-04T15:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-04T15:07:15.216-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy election year special is up.  In this column I discuss why Senator Kerry may not look below the Mason Dixon line for votes this fall.For next time, I'll address the issue of gay marriage and why I think the political left is acting hypocritical in attacking President Bush for endorsing a constitutional amendment protecting marriage.  I haven't had a chance to weigh on this </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107843065457194113'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107843065457194113'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#107843065457194113' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107826017203397265</id><published>2004-03-02T15:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-03-04T15:03:59.123-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've done some revamping to my site, including some new sections.  I hope you enjoy.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107826017203397265'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107826017203397265'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_archive.html#107826017203397265' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107772931008265256</id><published>2004-02-25T12:15:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-02-25T12:19:25.780-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy "Two Americas" column has been posted on the Stockpoint Markets website.  My column can be found  here.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107772931008265256'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107772931008265256'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_archive.html#107772931008265256' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107729235834928003</id><published>2004-02-19T10:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-02-20T10:55:20.233-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy column on Senator Edwards' speech is up.  It seems quite timely considering his second place showing in Wisconsin.Also I added another link below.  My next column will be an election year special on Bush, Kerry, and the Louisiana primary coming up March 9th.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107729235834928003'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107729235834928003'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_archive.html#107729235834928003' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107681267743983584</id><published>2004-02-12T21:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-02-14T21:41:50.483-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy Reagan birthday tribute is up.  The next one will focus on Senator John Edwards' "Two Americas" speech and what I think the real two Americas in this country are.Coming up on March 4th, a special election year column: Kerry versus Bush!  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107681267743983584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107681267743983584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_archive.html#107681267743983584' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107603338703373376</id><published>2004-02-05T21:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-02-05T21:15:08.500-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI've posted my new column.  My next column will be in the can by tomorrow, where I'll have a birthday tribute to former President Ronald Reagan.I also had an opportunity to answer a letter someone wrote in regards to one of my columns.  The column in question is the one dated  January 22, 2004. The letter can be found here, and my response can be found here.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107603338703373376'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107603338703373376'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_archive.html#107603338703373376' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107532963418292424</id><published>2004-01-28T17:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-28T18:14:39.560-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wednesday Commentary: Kerry the Nominee?Yesterday's New Hampshire primary produced a second solid win for Senator John Kerry.  With both Iowa and New Hampshire under his belt, Kerry is becoming the favorite to win the nomination, though it may be still too early to say.Howard Dean seemed to have stopped the bleeding after his Randy Savage impersonation in Iowa, but he still has not fully </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107532963418292424'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107532963418292424'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107532963418292424' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107489807499175360</id><published>2004-01-23T17:47:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-23T17:50:07.450-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateMy new commentary is up, addressing the potential matchup of a Bobby Jindal/Steve Scalise race in the congressional district being vacated by David Vitter.  My new column for next week is also in the can.  This Thursday I'll address the President's State of the Union speech and how brilliantly he answered his critics.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107489807499175360'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107489807499175360'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107489807499175360' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107489778581494342</id><published>2004-01-23T17:43:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-23T22:21:19.810-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Friday Commentary: Jindal or Scalise?  A Tough ChoiceThe residents of Louisiana's First Congressional District face the task of electing a new congressman this fall to replace outgoing Congressman David Vitter.  Already contenders are lining up, one of which is State Rep. Steven Scalise.  Scalise represents Louisiana's 82nd district in Jefferson Parish.  Scalise, a well known conservative, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107489778581494342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107489778581494342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107489778581494342' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107480238292768949</id><published>2004-01-22T15:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-22T15:41:54.076-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateDriftwood launched its new website and is now posting my columns there, so I will be linking to the page that has my column posted instead of posting on my site.  My new column is up, exploring the question of how Bill Clinton was treated as opposed to President Bush.  I've also decided to scale back on my links, and I will also be working more on the page layout.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107480238292768949'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107480238292768949'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107480238292768949' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107462871193515892</id><published>2004-01-20T14:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-20T22:55:58.153-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Tuesday Commentary: The Iowa CaucusesThe Iowa Caucuses produced big surprises last night, as well as a career ending blow to one of its contenders.  Rep. Dick Gephardt, who needed a first place showing to continue his presidential bid, faltered at fourth place.  Gephardt has now dropped out of the race for the nomination, and may well have ended his political career.The big winners are </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107462871193515892'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107462871193515892'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107462871193515892' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107453722862747630</id><published>2004-01-19T13:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-19T13:53:39.640-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI have been informed that there was no publication of Driftwood on January 15th, so my current column will instead be published this week.   </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107453722862747630'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107453722862747630'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107453722862747630' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107421454611859032</id><published>2004-01-15T19:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-15T19:57:44.263-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI have posted my new column, which can be found under "Most Recent Column." My next column is already in the can. For next week, I'll tackle the question of how President Clinton was treated as compared to President Bush.Don't worry, I'll get around to the "About" page in a few days. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107421454611859032'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107421454611859032'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107421454611859032' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107410934991188287</id><published>2004-01-14T14:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-15T19:56:59.983-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateI have implemented a few changes to the site, and I have redone all of my old column pages to fit the format of the main page. The new pages read a lot easier than the old ones. I also want to remind everyone that my latest column will be posted tomorrow evening. From there I will resume a regular schedule of having a new column published every Thursday until May, with breaks in </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107410934991188287'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107410934991188287'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107410934991188287' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107370300205866162</id><published>2004-01-09T21:50:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-14T14:53:43.496-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>General UpdateWell, in the light of diminishing threats of immediate acts of terrorism, our terrorism alert level has been reduced back to Bert.....I mean Yellow.  The Sesame Street Characters are currently making an appearance as part of the Homeland Security department's color coded system.  Hey, in these times of tension we need a good laugh.In other news, my latest column is complete and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107370300205866162'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107370300205866162'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107370300205866162' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107360255807643965</id><published>2004-01-08T17:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2004-01-08T18:27:02.170-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Website UpdateWell I've had some time to spiff up the site a bit.  Soon I'll be back updating this site regularly, and I thank everyone for waiting patiently.  Only one more week until my first column of the new year!  I'll be addressing the atmosphere of hatred that exists among some on the political left toward President Bush, as well as the recent anti-Bush ads that invoke Adolf Hitler and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107360255807643965'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107360255807643965'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2004_01_01_archive.html#107360255807643965' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107181136928409883</id><published>2003-12-19T00:22:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-19T00:23:03.853-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I'm taking a break for a few days from here.  Hopefully I'll be back soon, but I've got some things to care of.  Cya soon.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107181136928409883'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107181136928409883'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107181136928409883' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107152331284990376</id><published>2003-12-15T16:21:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-15T16:22:06.523-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Senator John Breaux, D-LA, will not seek re-election in 2004Today Senator Breaux put to rest speculation about his future when he announced he won't seek a fourth term in office.  Senator Breaux is the fifth Democratic senator from the south to announce retirement. His annoucement perhaps buries all hope of Democrats regaining control of the Senate in 2004. Click Here for story.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107152331284990376'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107152331284990376'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107152331284990376' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107142957939741111</id><published>2003-12-14T14:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-14T17:07:00.610-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>  WE GOT HIM!!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107142957939741111'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107142957939741111'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107142957939741111' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107133720271999284</id><published>2003-12-13T12:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-13T12:43:05.436-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Free Willy DiesThe orca whale who portrayed the whale "Willy" in the hit "Free Willy" franchise, passed away due to pneumonia.  The whale's real name was Keiko, and he attracted worldwide attention following his movie stardom.What amazes me about this story is the apparent failed effort to get him to return to the wild.  This whale was so domesticated that even when it was released, it went </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107133720271999284'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107133720271999284'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107133720271999284' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107133507456639867</id><published>2003-12-13T12:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-13T12:07:35.230-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Louisiana News: Senate President John Hainkel Faces Defeat for Post (Update)There are further signs that Hainkel's bid for another term as senate president are dead in the water.  State Senator Ken Hollis, R-Metairie, has announced his support for Hines when the Democrat offered to retain him as chairman of the senate's commerce committee.  Hines's ascension may now be fait accompli. Click Here</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107133507456639867'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107133507456639867'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107133507456639867' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107117331609104815</id><published>2003-12-11T15:08:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-11T15:10:08.706-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Louisiana News: Senate President John Hainkel Faces Defeat for Post State Senator John Hainkel, who has served as president of Louisiana's senate, faces defeat by Governor-elect Kathleen Blanco's choice for the post, Senator Don Hines, D-Bunkie.  Hainkel previously maintained he had the votes to keep the post, but it appears Blanco will prevail.  Hines's selection is of concern to some in the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107117331609104815'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107117331609104815'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107117331609104815' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107117082954963754</id><published>2003-12-11T14:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-11T15:13:16.876-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Supreme Court upholds Campaign Finance Reform Legislation (Court to Free Speech: Take a Hike!) In a truly shocking decision, the Supreme Court  ruled 5-4 that the Bipartisian Campaign Reform Act was constitutional.  This includes provisions to ban soft money and ban issue oriented thirty days before a primary and sixty days before a general election.  In essence, if you are part of an outside </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107117082954963754'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107117082954963754'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107117082954963754' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107093041522191816</id><published>2003-12-08T19:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-08T19:48:42.623-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>What the #$$#%&amp; did John Kerry say? Senator John Kerry, the man who would be the Democratic nominee for president, is letting his tart tongue loose in a recent Rolling Stone interview.  Kerry was asked if he was blindsided by Howard Dean's success.  Here's the sentence: "I mean, when I voted for the war, I voted for what I thought was best for the country. Did I expect Howard Dean to go off to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107093041522191816'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107093041522191816'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107093041522191816' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107084377464161008</id><published>2003-12-07T19:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-07T19:39:26.206-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana to lose Tauzin and Breaux?Today's Times picayune speculates on losing Senator John Breaux D-La and Rep. Billy Tauzin R-La, as both men are contemplating stepping down.  A Breaux retirement would spark a battle to claim his seat by Reps. David Vitter R-La, and Chris John D-La, which would remove more seniority from Louisiana's congressional delegation.  Click here for story.Tauzin </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107084377464161008'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107084377464161008'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107084377464161008' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107083802127821127</id><published>2003-12-07T18:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-07T19:21:05.500-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> You Decide 2004:   FloridaAccording to Fox News, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez is preparing to leave his post in the Bush administration to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Senator Bob Graham.   Click Here for story.  Newsmax.com broke the story previously about a Martinez run  here. So, what does this mean for the race?  I would say it puts a huge </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107083802127821127'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107083802127821127'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107083802127821127' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-107065389189289061</id><published>2003-12-05T14:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-12-05T16:10:13.170-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wow, I haven't been back here in two weeks.  I didn't quite expect to be out long, but exams coinciding with Thanksgiving holiday has left me rather busy.  I've posted my latest column, giving my take on the King of Pop and his recent trouble with the law.    Click Here  Also, I've unearthed a real little gem from the past, right  here.  This is my very first column that I had published, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107065389189289061'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/107065389189289061'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_12_01_archive.html#107065389189289061' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106947577846574580</id><published>2003-11-21T23:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-21T23:51:34.330-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> You Decide 2004:   AlaskaChannel 2 in Alaska conducted a poll for the upcoming Senate race that will pit incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski R-AK against former Governor Tony Knowles D-AK.  This is one of the Republican's most vulnerable seats.  Frank Murkowski, the current governor of Alaska, is the father of Senator Murkowski, as well as the one who appointed her to the Senate in the first </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106947577846574580'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106947577846574580'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106947577846574580' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106944634643347985</id><published>2003-11-21T15:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-21T15:32:07.310-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Democrats Consolidate Power in LA:Governor-elect Kathleen Blanco is eyeing Democrat leadership for the state legislature.  She plans to back a Democrat for House Speaker and Senate President.  Given the Democrats' overwhelming majority in the House, this is to be expected.   The speakers under Governor Mike Foster were also Democrats.  In the Senate there will likely be a fight over the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106944634643347985'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106944634643347985'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106944634643347985' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106944557155759918</id><published>2003-11-21T15:12:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-21T15:15:37.400-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana News:Politicsla.com posted a hypothetical matchup between Rep. Chris John D-LA and Rep. David Vitter R-LA for the (presumably) open Senate seat being left by Senator John Breaux D-LA.  The polls show John with a slight edge, leading 37% to Vitter's 32%.  This data is so ridiculously early that anything could happen.   It does reflect Louisiana's predilection toward moderate/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106944557155759918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106944557155759918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106944557155759918' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106926805997147681</id><published>2003-11-19T13:54:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-21T15:06:47.423-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana News:Well the Louisiana's governor's race has come to an end, in rather surprising fashion.  Although almost no one predicted that she would win, Lt. Governor Kathleen Blanco came from behind in the final three days of the campaign and defeated Bobby Jindal by four points.  I predicted Jindal would pull it out 51%-49%.  Blanco's win has stirred up a lot of questions as to what went</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106926805997147681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106926805997147681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106926805997147681' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106926773310639380</id><published>2003-11-19T13:48:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-21T23:36:06.796-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> You Decide 2004:   CaliforniaIn a piece from the San Francisco Chronicle, former California Secretary of State Bill Jones is expected to announce his run against incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer D-CA.  Boxer is an extremely liberal senator that lead the fight against the ban on partial birth abortion in the Senate.  Jones' entry into the race would make it more competitive than it is now, as </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106926773310639380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106926773310639380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106926773310639380' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106883621410128285</id><published>2003-11-14T13:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-14T16:40:53.636-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> You Decide 2004:   PennsylvaniaRepublican congressman Pat Toomey is challenging Senator Arlen Specter in a primary set for next year.  Specter is a four term Republican with a rather liberal voting record.  Toomey has Specter running scared, so he is trying to attack him, on all things, abortion.  Specter certainly has a lot of guff to go after Toomey on abortion since he is pro-abortion </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106883621410128285'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106883621410128285'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106883621410128285' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106883505034609827</id><published>2003-11-14T13:37:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-14T16:46:47.620-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana News: Well Friday has come and the poll showing a Blanco surge does not appear to be a fluke.  Still, it is unclear where Jindal actually stands.  I heard on the radio that in one poll he has only a one point lead, while on the other hand he has a four point lead in the latest Verne Kennedy poll.  Democrats have pounded Jindal on his health care record and now there seems to be an </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106883505034609827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106883505034609827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106883505034609827' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106876606281216690</id><published>2003-11-13T18:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-14T16:46:56.133-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana News: The gubernatorial race is tightening.  Jindal still leads, but he is now at 46% to Blanco's 42%.  I can't draw any conclusions about this poll until tomorrow, but Jindal has been pounded viciously on his health care record.  Most polls do tighten just before election day, but given that Jindal has had momentum all this past week, this is a cause for concern.  On the local radio</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106876606281216690'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106876606281216690'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106876606281216690' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106866658294308621</id><published>2003-11-12T14:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-14T16:47:05.446-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Louisiana News: Final debate tonight on WWL TV between Louisiana's gubernatorial candidates, Bobby Jindal (R) and Kathleen Blanco (D).  Jindal has been leading all week so far in the polls, today's he's up 49-39.  If the race were held today, Jindal would win 53% to 47% for Blanco.  Given Republicans have a tough time winning statewide in LA, this is quite an achievement. Unless something </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106866658294308621'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106866658294308621'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106866658294308621' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106850475310381534</id><published>2003-11-10T17:52:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-10T17:57:07.223-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This is priceless.  Neil Cavuto addresses Santa Claus in his commentary.  It appears Hollywood has rubbed Neil the wrong way on old Saint Nick.Read it here </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106850475310381534'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106850475310381534'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106850475310381534' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061069.post-106849418899820970</id><published>2003-11-10T14:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2003-11-10T16:24:08.763-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Thank goodness for blogs.  Let's face it, I'm too lazy to update a website constantly using html....naah I'm kidding.  Anyway, for the unititated, this is the home for my column,  The Bayou Brawl,  where I offer a conservative take on politics in the state of Louisiana and nationwide.  My column is archived in the column to the right, so feel free to pick through my work.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106849418899820970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6061069/posts/default/106849418899820970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bayoubrawl.blogspot.com/2003_11_01_archive.html#106849418899820970' title=''/><author><name>Galactic Overlord-In-Chief</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
