One thing that is definitely the same about New Orleans and Birmingham is the corruption in local politics. William Bell was elected as the Mayor of Birmingham last night in a run-off between him and Patrick Cooper. Can’t trust a local politician as far as you can throw them and the same sleaze-balls keep getting elected – pure corruption!
The Ham goes from Larry Langford who was found guilty on 60 counts of fraud and wanted to bring the Olympics to Birmingham (HA!) to another dirty, local politician. Nothing is going to change if we keep electing the same kind of “leaders.”
And don’t even get me started on Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans, that guy is as loopy as Langford, if not more. Maybe they go on political retreats together to strategize (or scheme). I just hope my two favorite Southern cities can overcome their crooked leadership and not let it bring them to ruins.
Interesting perspective. And a really good blog (which is a compliment I don't hand out often). Thanks for posting the link on twitter, and for following us there. If you'd be interested, I'd like very much to talk with you about a profile in our publication. Our website is www.birminghamprofile.com. If you haven't visited already, feel free to...the content in information there will give you a good idea about who we are and what we hope to add to the local media scene. Then, if you'd like to discuss an interview or have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks very much for your consideration, and again for the introduction to your blog. I look forward to hearing from you.
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