Last time Louisiana adopted a new constitution, it was 50 years ago. A great deal has happened in the state since then. There’s rumblings now but it’s time for a new convention. I was a delegate to C 73, and I agree it’s time for a new constitution to be written. I analyze all my thoughts oaths issue in my new column that is now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Also, below is a recent gathering of members from the 1973 Constitutional Convention.

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says we should test older elected officials for competency. Why don’t we test all officials? Check out the podcast below. Listen at www.DatelineLouisiana.com.

Did the FBI try to rig the election in 2016 for Hillary Clinton? A special counsel who investigated said it did.  This weeks Wall Street Journal had a headline that said “Damning account of the corruption of the FBI.”  We’ve seen story after story about corruption and incompetence within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Time for Congress to take some strict action and clean house.  To read a full account, Click Here.

Louisiana is supposedly flush with cash, and some agencies are spending money, well, like drunken sailors? That’s right. The Bayou State has done a poor job of setting priorities and keeping an eye on how the money is spent. I write about two glaring examples in this weeks column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

So many of my friends are getting older. Including me. I just had a birthday, and I reflect back on what makes up the good life. What should be your priorities as you get older? Should one be concerned about  death? Shakespeare says so, but I disagree. I share all these thoughts as I pass the year of 83. Check out my new column. You can read it now but by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

The Louisiana legislature is in session right now, and one of the most controversial proposals is to give all legislators a pay raise from $16,800-$60,000. Quite a jump. Now let me say that I think a pay raise is deserving. But they make a lot more than $16,800 when you total up all the benefits. I have first-hand knowledge, as I was a senator, and made a pittance being a legislator. You could read my thoughts and my experience by going to my new column now posted. To read it, click on the Red Flashing Box above or Click Here.