tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post594695022999503366..comments2024-01-05T02:53:03.358-06:00Comments on American Zombie: The Garland/Meffert interviewJason Brad Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-38388037245255112562010-11-02T12:06:11.050-05:002010-11-02T12:06:11.050-05:00ok coming back to this after many years i have two...ok coming back to this after many years i have two comments...<br /><br />1) now the city has six deputy mayors in Landrieu's admin. the charter has not changed since the last, as far as im aware.<br /><br />2) theres nothing wrong with a liberal arts degree. its all about your experience -- i know many talented software engineers with liberal arts degrees. a CTO is merely a seasoned technical manager. as it is possible to be technical without a BS, then having a BA is not an automatic disqualification.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-18503903417611233712007-03-18T17:20:00.000-05:002007-03-18T17:20:00.000-05:00Dambala said...yeah, I figured it was either her o...Dambala said...<BR/>yeah, I figured it was either her or St. Pierre's wife. I'm pretty sure she's commenting on the blog as well. <BR/><BR/>I actually feel sorry for her to some extent. If half of the stories I've received about these guys' personal lives is true...she's either completely clueless or she's living in a state of strategic delusion.<BR/><BR/>It was so blatant....1. She knew the head of Active Solution's name and that he had a security camera in front of his house...when she said that Greg commented "I wish I would have known that when was still there." He did know that....that was a petty attempt to try and discredit Active Solutions. 2. She knew how many cameras were working and how many weren't and what proportion of those cameras were installed by Southern and how many were installed by NetMethods/Veracent.<BR/><BR/>Garland sniffed it out immediately....as I suspect did everyone listening. The bitchslap she got from Garland was hilarious...I've never heard him get that pissed before.<BR/><BR/>So tell me more about this investement company....can you tell us the name of the company?Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-48792689515751416572007-03-18T14:23:00.000-05:002007-03-18T14:23:00.000-05:00Didn't Michael J. Fox have the title of Deputy May...Didn't Michael J. Fox have the title of Deputy Mayor on his last TV show "Spin City"?mominemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517025007146886987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-42377415280811738402007-03-18T14:12:00.000-05:002007-03-18T14:12:00.000-05:00I said it before and although it doesn't really ne...I said it before and although it doesn't really need repeating, I'll say it again:<BR/><BR/>Meffert is a liar.<BR/><BR/>His performance on Garland's show makes a lot more sense in that context.<BR/><BR/>can't wait until justice is finally served.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-67425182875203924812007-03-18T13:06:00.000-05:002007-03-18T13:06:00.000-05:00Uhhhh, Mel, thanks for that last image. NOT. Or ...Uhhhh, Mel, thanks for that last image. NOT. Or maybe... I need an idea for next Mardi Gras. Where's the photoshop button now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-50382325642830753202007-03-17T23:17:00.000-05:002007-03-17T23:17:00.000-05:00Many here have tried to paint Meffert as someone l...Many here have tried to paint Meffert as someone less than truthful using complicated examples. There is a simple easier way....<BR/><BR/>In his own words Meffert has called himself:<BR/><BR/>1) As the "CTO" (via his title with the city).<BR/><BR/>2) As the "City Planner" (in his interview on 60 minutes).<BR/><BR/>3) As a "Wetlands Scientist" )in a letter he wrote to the editor of the TP).<BR/><BR/>4) As the city's "Deputy Major" (in various interviews and statements).<BR/><BR/>The facts are, even if he was officially appointed CTO, most "real" cities would not consider a liberal arts graduate for such a position.<BR/><BR/>He was never appointed City Planner and would not be qualified to hold such a position.<BR/><BR/>Not having a degree in something like Marine or Aquatic Biology, Environmental Science, some area of Geology or related science, his claim to be a "Wetlands Scientist" is like a high school graduate claiming to be a Neurosurgeon. Meffert is so full of crap !<BR/><BR/>Lastly, as the TP pointed out in todays Metro section (under New Orleans Politics), Meffert called himself a "Deputy or Vice Mayor" many times. However, as the TP points out, there is no mechanism in the City Charter for such a position. (If the Mayor cannot serve for a period, the charter calls for one of the Councilpersons at large to handle his duties). How stupid does Meffert think the public is ? (Note that Previstar has been reported to be hyping him as a former Deputy Major).<BR/><BR/>What will Meffert morph into next? Will he put on a Speedo and claim to be Superman ?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532182954327343141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-11455474813867311532007-03-17T21:24:00.000-05:002007-03-17T21:24:00.000-05:00sure, here. i don't know anything more than is pu...sure, here. i don't know anything more than is publically available, sorry:<BR/><BR/>Charter/Organization ID: 35770202K<BR/><BR/>Name: THE BOTTOM LINE COMPANY: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONSULTING,<BR/>L.L.C.<BR/><BR/>Type Entity: Limited Liability Company<BR/><BR/>Status: Active<BR/><BR/>Annual Report Status: In Good Standing Add Certificate of Good Standing to Shopping Cart<BR/><BR/>Last Report Filed on 09/25/2006<BR/><BR/>Mailing Address: C/O GREG MEFFERT, 24 PARK ISLAND DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122<BR/><BR/>Domicile Address: 24 PARK ISLAND DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122<BR/><BR/>File Date: 08/30/2004<BR/><BR/>Registered Agent (Appointed 8/30/2004): GREG MEFFERT, 24 PARK ISLAND DR., NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122<BR/><BR/>Member: LINDA MEFFERT, 24 PARK ISLAND DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-43605008963727912222007-03-17T20:23:00.000-05:002007-03-17T20:23:00.000-05:00The Bottom Line isn't that new. Here: http://www...The Bottom Line isn't that new. Here: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/cgibin?rqstyp=crpdtlC&rqsdta=35770202KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-52881608085511907532007-03-17T12:26:00.000-05:002007-03-17T12:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-68562314569929831152007-03-17T12:25:00.000-05:002007-03-17T12:25:00.000-05:00erzulie said Tammy must've had too many mint julip...erzulie said Tammy must've had too many mint julips. I'm willing to bet Tammy is Scott Domke's live-in, Fran. She does have a drinking "issue" that's a matter of public record - DWI charges and 2 totalled cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-19765136881312266082007-03-17T12:07:00.000-05:002007-03-17T12:07:00.000-05:00I heard a rumor... RUMOR... from someone who has h...I heard a rumor... RUMOR... from someone who has heard Linda Meffert, Greg's wife talk and they said that it sounded like her. I don't know though, I have never spoken with her. Hoewver, I find it funny that the two of them (Greg and Linda) own a fairly new investment company. I find it strange that all of these people involved at City Hall seem to be linked to their own investment companies. I have some mutual funds and a financial advisor, but boy. What kind of payouts are they getting that they need to form their own company just to manage their income!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-12786940261052926832007-03-17T02:37:00.000-05:002007-03-17T02:37:00.000-05:00OMG! What a mumbling idiot! Talk about a sea of ...OMG! What a mumbling idiot! Talk about a sea of tangents. Meffert did not and could not give an honest, logical, or believable answer. If he said anything at all...between the lines that is...is that all the allegations or perceptions that the public is making is TRUE! <BR/>If you listen closely...(and I did)...in the very beginning...from the very first question...(under his breath) he admits to, agrees to, and laughs at the fact that "it goes back to the ol' school" and "he knows the game"!<BR/>Man, just admit that you are BUSTED! <BR/><BR/>To Tammy (the caller), you must've had way too much mint julips when you made that call. You made as much sense as Meffert!<BR/><BR/>Transparency, Baby! We're gonna need a whole lot of Oxyclean to make this muddy water clear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-85499508308519864142007-03-17T00:51:00.000-05:002007-03-17T00:51:00.000-05:00Anon,Yeah I noticed that too. He really shouldn't...Anon,<BR/><BR/>Yeah I noticed that too. He really shouldn't have gone on the show...it was a bad PR move. As Oyster put it...he really did look like a buffoon.<BR/><BR/>A disclaimer: I'm not calling him gay and I don't care if he is. I've never claimed the guy is gay, people just keep saying that in the comment section.Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-64205375015269732202007-03-16T19:25:00.000-05:002007-03-16T19:25:00.000-05:00yeah it was so blatant it was funny. She probably...yeah it was so blatant it was funny. She probably called in 30 minutes before the show so she could be the first caller....I can see her practicing the speaking points while she's on hold. <BR/><BR/>At least she caught hell for it.Jason Brad Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421813599753848735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412896.post-58973628627818649682007-03-16T19:20:00.000-05:002007-03-16T19:20:00.000-05:00Tammy Taxpayer needs to go to ringer school. Also...Tammy Taxpayer needs to go to ringer school. Also, I don't know why Meffert keeps insisting that $15K is half of $22K. I do actually, and it's silly.bayoustjohndavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949531682454923206noreply@blogger.com