# Politics **URL:** https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/c/politics/5.md [Latest](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Politics category](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/about-the-politics-category/23)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/about-the-politics-category/23 "2025-08-03T19:37:36Z")
Yes, we’ll have politics on this forum. We can talk current events without the vitriol and foolishness found elsewhere. If you do not wish to see political opinions, links or topics, simply navigate to the Politics categ… --- ## [President Trump Blasts Chevron CEO Over High Gas Prices](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/president-trump-blasts-chevron-ceo-over-high-gas-prices/2493)
**Author:** [@RCajunRunner](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RCajunRunner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/president-trump-blasts-chevron-ceo-over-high-gas-prices/2493 "2026-08-04T17:29:57Z")
President Trump has taken to Truth Social to lambast Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, blaming oil companies for gasoline prices, which remain above $4 a gallon. Reacting to Wirth’s appearance on Fox Business with Maria Bartirom… --- ## [The Peace President](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/the-peace-president/1392)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 539\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/the-peace-president/1392 "2026-07-09T17:47:20Z")
On the eve of Trump bombing Iran for the second time, I just wondered how many people voted for this? Didn’t this man run on America First? As a veteran, a man with a family, and an America First Nationalist, I’m about … --- ## [Radical views](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/radical-views/1431)
**Author:** [@Clutch0364](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/Clutch0364)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/radical-views/1431 "2026-03-08T18:57:27Z")
Since I’m a leftist now…here are those radical views. term limits on house, senate and Supreme Court Remove pardon power from president Limit executive order power Cap election spending and get rid of super pacs. All e… --- ## [SCOTUS rules Tariffs Illegal](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/scotus-rules-tariffs-illegal/1852)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/scotus-rules-tariffs-illegal/1852 "2026-02-21T13:02:39Z")
https://x.com/unusual\_whales/status/2024876006314586356?s=46 --- ## [Former Mayor Pres Josh Guillory](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/former-mayor-pres-josh-guillory/1846)
**Author:** [@Comme\_Ca](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/Comme_Ca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/former-mayor-pres-josh-guillory/1846 "2026-02-20T18:21:19Z")
Grand Jury Indicts Josh Guillory on Felony Malfeasance Charges I’m not a Lafayette resident, so I have no opinion, but what do y’all think here? The guy was taking a victory lap a little over a week ago and now this. --- ## [ICE and CBP](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ice-and-cbp/1429)
**Author:** [@andyt611](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/andyt611)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ice-and-cbp/1429 "2026-02-13T02:53:59Z")
After yesterdays recent incident, figured it may be time to have this open and civil discussion. Just to be transparent and I love all you blokes and we all have more in common than not. Yesterday’s IMO shooting was a … --- ## [DJT Named in Epstein Files](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/djt-named-in-epstein-files/1449)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/djt-named-in-epstein-files/1449 "2026-02-05T13:49:40Z")
https://x.com/meidastouch/status/2017276465705025710?s=46 --- ## [The All Knowing Wizards!](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/the-all-knowing-wizards/1638)
**Author:** [@SlickRick](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/SlickRick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/the-all-knowing-wizards/1638 "2026-02-03T03:07:33Z")
You know, this platform has its share of self-appointed experts who act like omniscient gatekeepers on political news, confidently declaring things “lies” or “not factual” as if they’ve got exclusive access to objective … --- ## [Don Lemon Arrested](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/don-lemon-arrested/1445)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/don-lemon-arrested/1445 "2026-01-31T16:14:36Z")
https://x.com/nytimes/status/2017224823089340726?s=46 --- ## [Luigi Mangione](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/luigi-mangione/1447)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/luigi-mangione/1447 "2026-01-30T23:24:25Z")
Wow. https://x.com/unusual\_whales/status/2017294230138634450?s=46 --- ## [Where is Lafayette’s core?](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/where-is-lafayette-s-core/1432)
**Author:** [@RaginCajun77](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaginCajun77)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/where-is-lafayette-s-core/1432 "2026-01-29T18:40:21Z")
https://thecurrentla.com/2026/column-where-is-lafayettes-core/ I thought this was an interesting read. Do you think LCG has done enough to invest in the campus corridor? I firmly believe UL is part of Lafayette’s core. --- ## [Gub’nuh Landry “finds hundreds of millions”](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/gub-nuh-landry-finds-hundreds-of-millions/1402)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/gub-nuh-landry-finds-hundreds-of-millions/1402 "2026-01-17T00:11:18Z")
https://x.com/lagovjefflandry/status/2011835597292188149?s=46 --- ## [Removing Politics Category from Latest](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/removing-politics-category-from-latest/1395)
**Author:** [@RaginCajun77](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaginCajun77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/removing-politics-category-from-latest/1395 "2026-01-15T02:41:24Z")
Cajun ThREDs allows political discourse. We understand some users may not want to see these posts in their “Latest” posts feed. To accomplish this begin by clicking on your avatar in the upper right corner and click the… --- ## [Charlie Kirk Shot](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/charlie-kirk-shot/976)
**Author:** [@andyt611](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/andyt611)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/charlie-kirk-shot/976 "2025-09-18T03:19:52Z")
Gun violence is a cowards way out and never the answer, regardless what side of the isle you sit. Seeing the video it does not look good for him and his family. F\*\*\*\*\* sick people out there man. --- ## [Redistricting on the way in La?](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/redistricting-on-the-way-in-la/536)
**Author:** [@geauxnick](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/geauxnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/redistricting-on-the-way-in-la/536 "2025-08-20T02:46:03Z")
--- ## [KATC: State Investigative Audit into former Lafayette Parish Prez Guillory Complete, Turned over to Prosecutors](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/katc-state-investigative-audit-into-former-lafayette-parish-prez-guillory-complete-turned-over-to-prosecutors/451)
**Author:** [@RCajunRunner](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RCajunRunner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:46am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/katc-state-investigative-audit-into-former-lafayette-parish-prez-guillory-complete-turned-over-to-prosecutors/451 "2025-08-19T03:46:44Z")
After several years of investigation, the Legislative Auditor has released a detailed audit of the Guillory administration’s controversial spoil banks project. Here’s the auditor’s press release overview: “Investigati… --- ## [Trump | Putin Summit](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/trump-putin-summit/323)
**Author:** [@RaisingCajun](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaisingCajun)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/trump-putin-summit/323 "2025-08-16T16:04:48Z")
Trump & Putin about to have a joint press conference. This should be interesting. --- ## [PSA About This Category](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/psa-about-this-category/331)
**Author:** [@MAT](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/MAT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/psa-about-this-category/331 "2025-08-15T23:48:16Z")
Yes, we’ll have politics on this forum. We can talk current events without the vitriol and foolishness found elsewhere. If you do not wish to see political opinions, links or topics, simply navigate to the Politics categ… --- ## [NOLA Mayor Indicted on corruption](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/nola-mayor-indicted-on-corruption/279)
**Author:** [@ChairmanMarlin](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/ChairmanMarlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/nola-mayor-indicted-on-corruption/279 "2025-08-15T22:24:38Z")
BREAKING: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has just been INDICTED by a federal grand jury after an FBI investigation for CORRUPTION. First sitting mayor in New Orleans history to be charged. --- ## [Uncle Jeff on higer education](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/uncle-jeff-on-higer-education/184)
**Author:** [@ChairmanMarlin](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/ChairmanMarlin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/uncle-jeff-on-higer-education/184 "2025-08-15T13:09:19Z")
--- ## [EIA: Oil Prices Headed for Steep Slide as U.S. Output Peaks](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/eia-oil-prices-headed-for-steep-slide-as-u-s-output-peaks/127)
**Author:** [@RCajunRunner](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RCajunRunner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/eia-oil-prices-headed-for-steep-slide-as-u-s-output-peaks/127 "2025-08-13T00:41:39Z")
Brent crude prices are on track for a sharp decline in the coming months, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) now forecastingprices to fall from $71 per barrel in July to an average of $58 in the fourt…