So
the Governor vetoed a Legislative
resolution
this afternoon, one that
asked Alabama State University to put Joe Reed's name back up on the "Acadome" on campus.
Asked. Resolutions have no power behind 'em, They merely express the will of the Legislature. And since it passed, everyone knows a majority of the lawmakers wanted Reed's name put back up. And since the resolution has no power, the Governor's veto also has no real power, other than to let people know Bob Riley does
not want Reed's name on the building, right
? No, wait. Riley
says he vetoed it because he believes Boards of Trustees should have control over the working of their institutions without interference from the Legislature. Kind of absurd objection though, since the legislature decides how much money Universities and Colleges get, their very lifeblood. But they're not supposed to have the right to say how they think that money should be spent? Too late, They said it by voting on the resolution, veto or no veto. He's been governor seven years. When is the last time he vetoed a mere resolution?
this afternoon, one that asked Alabama State University to put Joe Reed's name back up on the "Acadome" on campus. Asked. Resolutions have no power behind 'em, They merely express the will of the Legislature. And since it passed, everyone knows a majority of the lawmakers wanted Reed's name put back up. And since the resolution has no power, the Governor's veto also has no real power, other than to let people know Bob Riley does not want Reed's name on the building, right
? No, wait. Riley says he vetoed it because he believes Boards of Trustees should have control over the working of their institutions without interference from the Legislature. Kind of absurd objection though, since the legislature decides how much money Universities and Colleges get, their very lifeblood. But they're not supposed to have the right to say how they think that money should be spent? Too late, They said it by voting on the resolution, veto or no veto. He's been governor seven years. When is the last time he vetoed a mere resolution?
Spineless...
ReplyDeleteBib Riley has no spine.
Upon close examination, it was found that Bob Riley bore remarkable similarity to a jellyfish. Having no spine, he was subject to the waves and tidal currents. What was even more remarkable was the discovery that in jellyfish-fashion, he had numerous tentacles that were merely a source of irritation for those with whom come in contact with them.
They serve no other purpose... except, perhaps, to stun, capture and entangle the occasional fingerling catfish for digestive purposes. His usual diet, of course, consists of plankton, fish eggs and those infamous Montgomery Biscuits, a warm doughy, gooey, conglomeration of lard, flour and soured Goat Hill milk which are only slightly cooked, certainly much less than half-baked.
My!
Aren't enzymes amazing?
May I suggest a more appropriate honor? Have Joe's name appear over the men's urinals, while Bob's name would appear over the lady's toilets.
I heard it was once suggested that ASU's name be changed on the "Acadome" to be more reflective for Riley AND Reed.
In a bit reminiscent of of an old switcheroo, the "U" would be moved to the front, while an additional "S" would be added to the end.