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re: Robert E. Lee monument coming down NOW

Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:17 pm to
Posted by tunechi
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:17 pm to
Posted by crimsonsaint
Member since Nov 2009
37768 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:17 pm to
I thought about that at lunch. I don't think these ppl have any experience taking down statues or anything elevated off the ground. Taking down lee might quite the spectacle.
Posted by MandevilleLSUTiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
6883 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:18 pm to
quote:

I don't live in New Orleans. But as a Louisiana resident, let me say how exciting it is to know that we've got a city on the verge of becoming a world class destination both in terms of population, industry and innovation as well as culture. Look at Houston and Atlanta. We've figured out the problems and we're coming


Just a matter of time, what an exciting future ahead now that the cuffs are off.
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:18 pm to
i just dont understand how one man can have the influence to make this happen.

Its fricking BS
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
77024 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:18 pm to
They may not know what they are doing, but the guy running the crane is an expert rigger and it isn't like it is a complicated lift.
Posted by TJG210
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2006
29313 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:19 pm to
quote:

You are taking what I am saying to an extreme. Just saying that if people were as upset about it as they act on here there would have been more resistance by the community.

WRONG! I am vehemently against this, but I haven't uttered a word about it on social media,etc. Who wants to have their livelihoods taken away because they are labeled a racist, etc, pointed out and made infamous by the social media mob? I have a job and a family to support, my free speech is very limited due to the liberal mob mentality. I can guarantee I'm not the only person who feels like this.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
77024 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:19 pm to
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just dont understand how one man can have the influence to make this happen.


He doesn't. The council voted on it. Mitch didn't even get a vote.
Posted by ihometiger
Member since Dec 2013
12475 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:19 pm to
Travers Mackel WDSU Livestream on Lee Circle Removal

Travers just said a city official told him the NOPD is looking at shutting down all vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic from Julia St. to Annunciation St to Erato St to Baronne St. starting at 5 PM.
This post was edited on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
69657 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:19 pm to
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Just saying that if people were as upset about it as they act on here there would have been more resistance by the community.


Those people have more important things to worry about...family, work, bills, etc
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:20 pm to
Since Mitch strong-armed this through using city money and city employees, I couldn't do anything except stop supporting the city. Everyone in the city has been scared to oppose him. But...every little bit of money counts to a business. Mine will not be there anymore


Probably gonna get Parkway today, and that'll be it
Posted by nerd guy
Grapevine
Member since Dec 2008
13734 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm to
I heard once these statues are down approximately 1.87 million people are moving to New Orleans to catch up to Houston.
Posted by 19thHole
Working on my TPS reports
Member since Dec 2007
4908 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm to
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Probably gonna get Parkway today


already backing down
Posted by TJG210
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2006
29313 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm to
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But...every little bit of money counts to a business. Mine will not be there anymore


Contact the NO restaurant association and let them know this.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
77024 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm to
So no traffic down Calliope?

Yep, glad I am off today. Good luck in traffic, frickers.
Posted by NYNolaguy1
Member since May 2011
21722 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

They may not know what they are doing, but the guy running the crane is an expert rigger and it isn't like it is a complicated lift.


What PE stamped the pick plan?
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
12630 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:22 pm to
Was in town Tuesday and snapped a pic.

I haven't really care about the statues one way or the other but this really sucks.
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
148031 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:22 pm to
I honestly dont think they will attempt to do it tonight. The parking signs posted say no parking from 11:59pm tonight to 11:59 tomorrow night.

Plus the light towers wont provide enough light that high up

I think the will have everything staged and in place and wait for daylight tomorrow morning and work on it all day tomorrow while they have enough light.

Pretty bold move being it's a Friday
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
102088 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:22 pm to
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Just a matter of time, what an exciting future ahead now that the cuffs are off.



This guy gets it. These statues have been hovering above New Orleans for generations. A monumental weight pressing down the good people of Nola. With that oppressive cap removed, the city will thrive. Mitch solved the puzzle.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:22 pm to
Statue isn't down yet padnuh
Posted by NYNolaguy1
Member since May 2011
21722 posts
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:23 pm to
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Travers just said a city official told him the NOPD is looking at shutting down all vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic from Julia St. to Annunciation St to Erato St to Baronne St. starting at 5 PM.


Can't have any witnesses.
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