Don't buy or own any property in Mississippi, at least not while Republican Governor Haley Barbour is in the Governor's mansion:

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's vetoing a bill that would limit the use of eminent domain because it would hurt the state's ability to lure economic development projects.

The bill would've prevented the government from taking land for private projects. Barbour said Monday eminent domain was needed to lure projects such as the Nissan vehicle plant in Canton and the Toyota plant in north Mississippi.

And who is on the side of private property?

The bill was filed by Rep. Ed Blackmon, a Democrat from Canton. An attempt to override veto would have to start in the House, where Blackmon is head of the Judiciary A Committee.

Sen. Eric Powell, a Democrat from Corinth, said he voted for the bill and he doesn't intend to change his vote.

Amazing. What in the hell happened to individual rights and small and less intrusive government among Republicans? And, at least in Mississippi, why are they ceding the fight to Democrats?

Is it any wonder the GOP is losing support at a dizzying rate? With "Republicans" like Barbour, the GOP doesn't need any enemies.

[Crossposted at QandO]