Thanks to the Louisiana Legislature, Louisiana's body politic is returning to segregation, with the blessing of the US Department of Justice, particularly in terms of state house and senate seats.  The federal and state redistricting process in Louisiana, as a result of the 2010 census, is beyond insane.  That blessing may take a while, however, and could throw the fall elections into a cocked hat.  At any rate, it's so unbelievable I can't wrap my mind around it.Both chambers of the legislature are Republican majorities. GOP bean counters love that; those who have a clue know it's disingenuous.  After looking at the political landscape, Blue Dogs have left the Democratic Party in droves, along with an opportunistic Yellow Dog or two.  Lately, such "translation" seems to occur almost on a daily basis.  The press releases are so predictably lame only an idiot would consider the party switches genuine.  Pfft.  It's brazen, incumbent...(Read Full Post)