Visit them here
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Lorenzo's Handrolled Cigars - Ybor City
Steve Crisafulli Screw You
flat out quit on the job. They refused to keep attending to the people’s business because they can’t solve healthcare expansion and budget standoffs with Senate colleagues. here
Florida GOP
Florida GOP
Labels:
Context Florida,
Daniel Tilson,
Florida GOP,
Steve Crisafulli
The Billionaires’ GOP Primary
The Koch brothers are going to summon candidates to a round of auditions,
right now they are leaning towards
Scott Walker.
Norman Braman, who owns
right now they are leaning towards
Scott Walker.
Norman Braman, who owns
23 car dealerships, has Marco Rubio.
Robert Mercer, a New York hedge fund manager, has Ted Cruz. Foster Friess, an investment manager, has Rick Santorum. The biggest mega-donor of them all,
Las Vegas casino mogul
Sheldon Adelson, is still playing hard to get.
All the candidates, including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush,
are courting him....here
I thought I was supposed to write the horror stories.
— Stephen King
Does anybody really believe that anybody besides their hardcore base
will vote for these people?
Las Vegas casino mogul
Sheldon Adelson, is still playing hard to get.
All the candidates, including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush,
are courting him....here
I thought I was supposed to write the horror stories.
— Stephen King
Does anybody really believe that anybody besides their hardcore base
will vote for these people?
Labels:
GOP,
Jeb Bush,
Marco Rubio,
san,
Ted Cruz
Sunshine State Clean Energy Coalition: Clean Air Aces and the Fossil Fools!
The Sunshine State Clean Energy Coalition will be releasing a scouting report of the 114th Congress and drafting 2 lucky members to the Clean Air Aces and the Fossil Fools!
Come see the jerseys unveiled and who gets drafted!
See the scouting report for the top Senators and their stats on clean air, clean water, and clean energy.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Florida Medical Marijuana Campaign Effectively Relaunches Today
Medical marijuana will be on the ballot in 2016 and the voters will pass what the legislature failed to.
The legislative session ended today - and with it the hopes of short term relief
for thousands of sick and suffering patients throughout Florida. The House of
Representatives decided to simply quit work, three days before the end of
session, and with that, medical marijuana legislation is dead in
Tallahassee. The same people who stood up against Amendment 2 last year, many stating that
this was an issue better handled by legislature - simply turned their backs on
patients, and ignored the will of nearly 3.4 million voters. Despite
courageous leadership from Senators and Representatives in both houses and both
parties, Tallahassee has failed us again.
Clearly - the
only way this is going to get fixed is through a constitutional amendment and
our new petition. We have a donor - ready to match
your donation through
the end of May. here
"Today the Florida House of Representatives failed us, yet again. I never had much faith in Tallahassee to do the right thing. But I continue to have tremendous faith in the compassion of the people of Florida to do what the politicians refused to. Today marks the first day of the 2016 campaign for medical marijuana. We will put this issue back before the voters. We will win. Believe!" John Morgan
the end of May. here
"Today the Florida House of Representatives failed us, yet again. I never had much faith in Tallahassee to do the right thing. But I continue to have tremendous faith in the compassion of the people of Florida to do what the politicians refused to. Today marks the first day of the 2016 campaign for medical marijuana. We will put this issue back before the voters. We will win. Believe!" John Morgan
For press inquiries please contact Bianca Garza at press@unitedforcare.org
GO Hillsborough Meeting Today In Temple Terrace
One of our last chances
"Good luck with that," That’s what one Tribune columnist
said about Commissioner Hagan talking about a balanced transportation referendum
for more options.
It’s a dare. Some think we won’t stand up to make sure
we have options.
We need to make it loud an clear to every doubter,
naysayer, and tea party insider that it’s time to work together to create new
transportation options for everyone. This is one of our last chances to
be heard. Come out tonight for just 15 minutes:
Don't let these corporatist Republicans ruin our future.
If you Dems would of voted Pat Kemp would be in office and we would not be dealing with Higginbotham. No one even ran against Hagan.
Don't let these corporatist Republicans ruin our future.
If you Dems would of voted Pat Kemp would be in office and we would not be dealing with Higginbotham. No one even ran against Hagan.
Omar K Lightfoot Community Center
10901 N 56th St
Temple Terrace
10901 N 56th St
Temple Terrace
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: The Florida Senate
As the legislative session stumbles to an end, the House and Senate have
succeeded in distorting the will of the people beyond recognition. What these
Republicans leaders have proven -- by failing to enact what the people expressed
through Amendment 1 (that 1/3 of the documentary stamp tax on real estate
transactions to be used to purchase environmentally sensitive lands) -- is that
they are only concerned about their own security. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
WMNF News: May Day Tampa 2015
Labels:
Marisol Marquez,
Raíces en Tampa,
WMNF
Rally for Justice for Brandon Walmart Workers
1208 E Brandon Blvd,Brandon
Wednesday 29 April 2015, 5:00pm
Walmart is closing its Brandon store because of what they say are "plumbing
problems," but are basically just firing the workers. The union has filed
complaints with the NLRB claiming that Walmart shut the store in retaliation for
the strike and labor organizing. info
the strike and labor organizing. info
Monday, April 27, 2015
Racist At The Econo Lodge in Live Oak, Florida
A group of Flint high school students were wrapping up a college tour in Florida, on their way back to Flint, their bus broke down. They ended up spending the night at the Econo Lodge in Live Oak,
Coordinator Blake Odum says right after dinner, is when the trip took a much different and disturbing tone."It was owned by white people. And they started taking pictures of all the kids as we were walking in and out of the hotel," said student Melissa Blacque. "They were calling us the N word. Odum says things felt so tense that to avoid any trouble, he tried to be proactive by calling police. When police arrived, they told the group to stay in their rooms for the night.
Odum says the officer left him with a chilling message.
"The officer pulled me to the side and said, 'You know, I just want to let you know this area right off the interstate, people aren't too accommodating to you all.' And he said,
'If you know what I mean.'
Dear Flint high school students, we are not all racist in Florida, here we have a saying, the further north you go the further south you are. We don't consider the panhandle part of Florida, it is more like south Georga. visit us in Tampa Bay, we have great schools, (University of Tampa, USF,
St Leo, Stetson University)
and we would never treat you that way.
Shifty Florida GOP Ken Hagan exploiting term limits loophole
Commissioner Ken Hagan, a Republican, said he hasn’t ruled out leaving his countywide District 5 seat midterm to run next year in his old north-county District 2. By switching back to his home-district seat, Hagan could avoid being forced out of office by term limits in 2018 and start a new clock — one that would allow him to stay on the commission
until as late as 2024. here
“I don’t think anybody ever thought about that when we wrote the law,” said former Commissioner Jan Platt,
Raíces en Tampa - May Day In Ybor City
WMNF Tropical Heatwave
Do
you have your tickets to Tropical Heatwave yet? If you wait too long, you're
going to spend more. If you buy today, you'll save money! It's that simple.
Click here to purchase tickets to Tampa Bay's Original Music Festival:
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Florida Is About To Get Fracked
Labels:
Florida DINOS,
Florida Frackers,
Jeremy Ring
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Cuban with Black Beans and Rice
And a glass of their awesome Sangria
At The Stone Soup Company in Ybor City
Visit them here
Why You Should NOT Vote For Marco Rubio In 2016
Want to enact Sharia Law in America? Vote Republican
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Tallahassee's Parliament of Pimps
Tom Lee, R-Brother, Can You Spare A Franklin?, has taken in $1.8 million to his dubious The Conservative political action committee scam, helped by generous donations from Anheuser-Busch, U.S. Sugar, Duke Energy and Walt Disney World. Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Why Yes, I'll Have Another, has sucked up $3.3 million from about 800 benefactors for his Florida Leadership Committee. here
St. Pete is Casting Sunshine!
Stupid Gay Marriage Comments By Marco Rubio
Ybor Daily Market
YDM is an aspiring local gathering place for many things, including, among the most important, a local market with fresh produce, food, arts, crafts, and other supplies. We’re working on some lounge seating, work spaces, and rooftop gardens. It’ll be amazing! Stop by, enjoy the free Wi-Fi and get to know some local vendors. You’ll be glad you did.
Visit them here
Friday, April 24, 2015
Florida GOP Voters Like To Take It Deep
Florida Times-Union
"Gov. Rick Scott — aka "Mr. Jobs"
Pensacola News Journal
"Welcome to Florida: the mentally unstable state"
Florida Today
"Plain and simple, it is a rip-off for patients, taxpayers and employers."
Miami Herald
"Memo to Mr. Scott: The Supreme Court said that states don't have to accept Medicaid expansion as part of the Affordable Care Act,
but it never said rejection was a good idea."
Palm Beach Post
"Scott is looking more and more like
a rebel without a cause."
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"This is pure brinkmanship by the House — staring down not only the Senate but also the Obama administration,
and expecting one or both to blink."
Tallahassee Democrat
"Our state's leadership is embroiled in a kindergarten-style fight that would be laughable if it didn't have such serious consequences"
Check out what these Florida newspapers have to say about your Florida GOP here
freelube@yborcitystogie.com
Dems this is what happens when you don't vote!
"Gov. Rick Scott — aka "Mr. Jobs"
Pensacola News Journal
"Welcome to Florida: the mentally unstable state"
Florida Today
"Plain and simple, it is a rip-off for patients, taxpayers and employers."
Miami Herald
"Memo to Mr. Scott: The Supreme Court said that states don't have to accept Medicaid expansion as part of the Affordable Care Act,
but it never said rejection was a good idea."
Palm Beach Post
"Scott is looking more and more like
a rebel without a cause."
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"This is pure brinkmanship by the House — staring down not only the Senate but also the Obama administration,
and expecting one or both to blink."
Tallahassee Democrat
"Our state's leadership is embroiled in a kindergarten-style fight that would be laughable if it didn't have such serious consequences"
Check out what these Florida newspapers have to say about your Florida GOP here
freelube@yborcitystogie.com
Dems this is what happens when you don't vote!
Wendy Davis in Tallahassee
Slorida's Bill Nelson On List Of Disgraceful Democrats
Sens. Ron Wyden (Oregon), Maria Cantwell (Washington), Tom Carper (Delaware), Ben Cardin (Maryland), Michael Bennet (Colorado), and Mark Warner (Virginia).
All voted to pass Fast Track authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), easing the way for eventual passage of a trade deal corporations can read, but you are not allowed to. Passing fast track authority means that Congress hands over any rights to amend a trade deal, giving carte blanche to the negotiators and forgoing the democratic process. This is especially bad since the deal is being made in secret and the little we do know about it is awful for working families. here
Thursday, April 23, 2015
What This Blog Might Look Like In 2073
Enchanting Creations in Miami Shores
Has been harassed by anti-gay activists for the past couple of months trying to get them to bake cakes with anti-gay messages on them. They have decided to make those cakes should they receive a real and valid order for one (they haven't actually received an order - just harassment to see if they'll "discriminate"). However, the owners say they don't want to profit from discrimination (against LGBT folks), so they will donate whatever profits they make from making these anti-gay cakes to the Human Rights Campaign. here. Visit them here
LA GACETA: The Advantage goes to Democrat Pat Kemp
Democrat Pat Kemp filed to run for County Commission District 6 and named Mary Mulhern as her treasurer. She joins Democrats Brian Willis and Marisol Blanco. … That advantage goes to Kemp, whom we think is the favorite to win the Democratic primary and general election no matter who the Republicans pick as their candidate. In her last race, in 2014, she lost by just a half percent to Commissioner Al Higginbotham, who had the advantage of four times more money and the look of an incumbent.
She’s already attracted big backers such as Betty Castor, Jim Davis, Ed Turanchik, Kent Bailey, Peggy Land, Sally Phillips, Sam Shah and Dale Swope. here
She’s already attracted big backers such as Betty Castor, Jim Davis, Ed Turanchik, Kent Bailey, Peggy Land, Sally Phillips, Sam Shah and Dale Swope. here
Labels:
Brian Willis,
LA GACETA,
Marisol B. Blanco,
Pat Kemp
Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest
Bay Area Activist Coalition
We are a vehicle for collaboration for activists & organizations in the Tampa Bay Area. We welcome all activist groups to post events & to share ideas. here
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Florida's Annual Harlot Show And Prostitution Expo
Commonly called the Florida Legislative Session
Has been such a wowsa so far, Diane Roberts says that we have neglected to pay sufficient attention to the mack daddy in the Mansion. You know, Rick Scott. He’s not governing; he has people for that. He’s running for the United States Senate. here
10 Reasons Why You Should Vote Republican
If this is the case by all means vote republican and may your god watch over you; because I sure as hell wont care what happens to you.
Local Musicians: Lorenzo
Our outlaw governor and his posse of ultra-conservative Florida House deputies
Daniel Tilson: Rick Scott turns whiff of healthcare conspiracy into full-fledged stench. here
Happy Earth Day Florida
Labels:
Barack Obama,
Climate Change,
Rick Scott
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Brand GOP: Victor Crist and Al Higginbotham
Two years ago hundreds of people demanded that we start the conversation on transportation, the commissioners responded by creating Go Hillsborough to find out what the public wants.
The number one selection of 16 categories: transit.
The number one selection of 16 categories: transit.
Yet, two Commissioners
Victor Crist and Al Higginbotham
told the Tampa Tribune they intend to derail the Go Hillsborough public input process before it’s over. What's worse the public proposal isn't line with what citizens have already asked for: there is ZERO transit included.
County Commissioners, We join others in asking you do three things:
1) Keep your promise and listen to the public: they want a balance including transit
2) Work with other leaders to come up with a transportation proposal for all citizens
& for future generations
& for future generations
3) Stop trying to derail the process by making proposals before it is over
Labels:
al Higginbotham,
Hillsborough County Commissioners,
Hillsborough for Transit,
Victor Crist,
VoteTransit.org
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