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In the previous video, I hinted at creating a montage featuring an array of supposed “did you know” questions from the most recent special session. It is important to note that during question and answer time, the rules say members are to pose questions. However, some resourceful individuals found a clever loophole by incorporating the phrase “did you know” into their prolonged statements.
It is worth mentioning that the compilation of clips showcased in this video merely represents a fraction of a day’s worth of these “did you knows.” Just pause for a moment and imagine the sheer magnitude of a montage that gathered both weeks’ worth of these fascinating tidbits. The possibilities are simply awe-inspiring! [/sarc]
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Behind Every Blade of Grass
There’s a running joke around our office that Citizens for a New Louisiana is hiding behind every blade of grass. We’ve heard stories about government officials reconsidering questionable decisions because they were worried we’d find out. That’s a remarkable return on an investment we never made: "reaping where we did not sow, and gathering where we scattered no seed." But there’s something important in here, too.
Our little flashlight has earned us a reputation for bringing things to light. Now many officials act as if someone is watching, even when there isn't. That’s the real value of our government transparency work. It's more than just exposing wrongdoing after the fact. We've created an environment where public officials think twice.
Of course, we can’t actually be behind every blade of grass. There are thousands of public meetings, countless government transactions, and more questionable decisions than our small team could ever hope to investigate. But with your help, we can keep them wondering.
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