Louisiana Voice

Dedicated reader, regular commenter, and occasional guest columnist Earthmother has come up with a great idea for Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016: A “Goodbye, Bobby” party to be hosted by LouisianaVoice two days before Bobby Jindal leaves office on Monday, Jan. 11, to fade (hopefully) into political oblivion.

Anyone and everyone who wishes to attend is welcome—especially recovering Republicans. We are an open, informal group. Unlike the Jindalites, we exclude no one. To do so would necessarily define us as elitist Republicans.

We don’t have a 12-step program for Republicans, but we can offer our sympathy, compassion and fellowship.

While the festive event will be in Baton Rouge, no site has yet to be chosen as the size of the venue will be determined by the cost and the number of reservations for the event. (We understand there will be a similar event for Jindal supporters—to be held in a supply room in the offices of Jimmy Faircloth.)

Disclaimer: should David Vitter capture the governorship in his general election runoff with John Bel Edwards on Nov. 21, the theme of the event will be changed from a celebration to a wake but will still be held to commemorate the departure of one of the worst governors in the storied political history of Louisiana.

Special guests will include other Louisiana political bloggers who have had the courage to take on Jindal’s disastrous “reform” measures and any public servant or legislator who carries the badge of distinction of ever having been teagued by Jindal.

Jindal, Timmy Teepell, and Kristy Nichols will be invited, though we really don’t expect them to attend.

Refreshments will be available and prizes will be awarded to attendees with the most original themed costume. Some suggested examples: higher education, public education, health care (Medicaid and state hospitals), state employee benefits (retirement and OGB), contracts (example: Jimmy Faircloth), campaign contributions/board appointments, favored legislation for certain retirees and campaign contributors (example: Mike Edmonson, Tom Benson, broadband internet service), appointments to state jobs (example: Noble Ellington), and privatization.

A special prize will be awarded to the best Jindal and Teepell look-alike costumes.

With the exception of bloggers and those who have been teagued (not simply laid off, but fired for incurring Jindal’s wrath over some perceived sin), there will be a small admission price to cover expenses of venue rental, refreshments, entertainment, etc. Admission cost will be determined when we have a better handle on our costs and the number of people expected to attend. We will let you know the cost as the date approaches but tickets are not expected to exceed $10 or $15.

While walk-ups will be welcomed, we ask that you reserve your spot in advance so that we can make appropriate plans. To do so, simply shoot an email to: louisianavoice@yahoo.com