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Louisiana Bond Commission rejects Bank of America and Citibank due to anti-2A actions
August 17, 2018, 09:08 PM
honestlouLouisiana Bond Commission rejects Bank of America and Citibank due to anti-2A actions
As the title says, Louisiana republicans standing up against these guys for their anti-gun stance. Don't know if it will get challenged in court, or pass muster, but I'm happy to see it.
"The State Bond Commission barred two of the largest banks in the world from participating in efforts to fund some highway projects in Louisiana because of firearms policies instituted after recent mass shootings.
On 7-6 vote, the commission excluded Citigroup Inc., the nation’s third largest bank, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the second largest, from participating in a $600 million plan to widen Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge and improve access into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, along with a project in Shreveport.
State Treasurer John Schroder made the motion saying the banks’ restrictions infringed on Louisiana residents’ constitutional right to buy guns. “As treasurer and chairman of the Bond Commission it is one of my duties to help hire financial professionals and not necessarily social engineers,” he said..."
Link to full article:
https://www.theadvocate.com/ba...83-1b228a38c8d2.htmlAugust 17, 2018, 09:12 PM
gearhoundsI don’t see a problem. Louisiana isn’t obligated to include anyone they don’t want to. It’s good to see the anti-2A folks get burned for a change.
“Remember to get vaccinated or a vaccinated person might get sick from a virus they got vaccinated against because you’re not vaccinated.” - author unknown August 17, 2018, 09:13 PM
bigdealIts a start...
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Guns are awesome because they shoot solid lead freedom. Every man should have several guns. And several dogs, because a man with a cat is a woman. Kurt Schlichter
August 17, 2018, 09:35 PM
snwghstAlmost didn’t go that way since Nungesser didn’t show up to the meeting
Alario is a dem for all practical purposes
I’m happy with anything that shuns JBE
I REALLY hope Kennedy runs for Governor
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August 17, 2018, 09:39 PM
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August 17, 2018, 09:45 PM
nhtagmemberone small step for us....
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August 17, 2018, 09:58 PM
eldeGod Bless Louisiana!
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August 17, 2018, 11:15 PM
JellyGood for Louisiana.
August 17, 2018, 11:55 PM
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And no, junior not being able to hold still for 5 seconds is not a disability.
August 18, 2018, 12:11 AM
sigmonkeyPush back.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! August 18, 2018, 12:22 AM
ElToroIn California they’d set it up so those crappy banks would be the only ones to bid on the business. Good for the great state of Louisiana
August 18, 2018, 01:09 AM
darthfusterWhen the Left steps on a rake, it should hit them in the face.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier August 18, 2018, 06:57 AM
Opus DeiWell done, neighbors.
August 18, 2018, 09:06 AM
GraniteguyLet's hope this is an example that can be followed in the future.
August 18, 2018, 10:34 AM
dog44Bravo !
August 18, 2018, 10:35 AM
TSEquote:
Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Let's hope this is an example that can be followed in the future.
Perhaps the Federal government should make this a policy.
Calgary Shooting Centre
August 18, 2018, 02:38 PM
GT-40DOCJust one more thing that I like about Louisiana!!
August 18, 2018, 04:13 PM
HK AgGreat work LA!
August 18, 2018, 04:23 PM
GreymannGo tigers