The Ybor City Stogie

Friday, December 15, 2017

Florida GOP Pam Bondi Calling The Kettle Black

Ms. Bondi on this blog

Brand GOP: Republicans Kill The Internet

As expected, the vote was 3 to 2 along party lines, with Chairman Ajit Pai and Republican Commissioners Brendan Carr and Michael O’Rielly voting in favor of the order, and Democratic Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel voting against. here

The Adjustments In Seminole Heights

Tonight 8 PM

Red Rock Bar

here

Florida GOP Culture Of Corruption

In one case a female Florida Department of Transportation worker was grabbed by the throat and beaten by her male supervisor. He was not fired.

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In another, a Department of Corrections worker was photographed fully nude by an inspector who erroneously told her photos of her naked body parts were needed to investigate an inmate complaint against her.

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In a third case, a female Department of Health worker was sexually harassed and later put on administrative leave. She was relocated after reporting the incident.

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Snapshots of harassment settlements, mostly related to sexual misconduct, agreed to by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration since he took office in 2011. Source

The Florida Aristocratic Party

A lesson for Florida Dems

The Florida Democratic party has been more like the Florida Aristocratic party with elitist state chairpersons like Allison Tant and Stephen Bittel. Paying lip service to neutrality in the governor’s race while quietly promoting former Gov. Bob Graham’s daughter would be another in a long history of costly unforced errors by party elders. more

Florida Democrats need to take a cue from events in Alabama and Tampa or they will have learned nothing and likely never will.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Tampa's Dark Ages

Tampa City Councils first reading of the "bathhouse" ordinance: an outdated law used to target the lgbtq community in the 80's now weaponized against sex workers, trans folks, people of color and undocumented folks.
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This ordinance is being proposed as an anti-human trafficking law, but it serves only to arrest victims and further harm these vulnerable communities. here

It's a Family Affair in Oak Park

Dec. 16 1 PM - 3 PM
with Candy Lowe
50th Street and Columbus Dr.

Tampa Hoods

Palma Ceia

Problem Putnam

here

In Memoriam | A Homeless Memorial In Tampa

Tonight - The Portico

info

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Questions For Alma Gonzalez

Ryan Ross and us want to know

1. Why did you want to prevent Stacey Patel from winning? You could have just declined the nomination, but you also directed others to vote for Terrie.

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2. Do you stand to benefit from Terrie Rizzo as FDP Chair in a way you would not if Stacey Patel had won?
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3. At which point did you decide to change your view of who should be FDP Chair and what recent conversations and factors affected your decision?
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4. Do you feel that you let your supporters down and will you be writing a statement of explanation to them?
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5. As late as 24 hours before your declination, you were actively promoting your endorsements from politicians and organizations. Have those politicians and organizations reached out to you and asked why you sought their support and immediately withdrew from the race after receiving it? If so, what did you tell them?
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** I welcome critical engagement. I think we need to be informed about the inner workings of our party. Transparency should be more than a buzzword. here