Saturday, June 21, 2014
Obama Helps GOP Find Their Penises
This weekend the far-right arm of the Republican party is getting their self-righteous on at the Freedom and Faith Coalition annual herding. There’s the usual pandering, hate speech and smugness unencumbered by self-reflection of any kind. Exactly what we’d expect from an event sponsored by
Ralph Reed’s hate group. here
The guest list includes some of the very best in right-wing hate-mongers and apologists: Michele Bachmann, John Bolton, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Phyllis Schafly, Paul Ryan, Grover Norquist and Rick Santorum. Their token people of color this year include Herman Cain,
Allen West and Dinesh D’Souza.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Florida, Sick Of The GOP, Don't Like The Dems?
You are not alone, voters dissatisfied with the two major parties are helping rewrite the political script in Florida, and they will force traditional campaigns to alter their strategies moving forward.
Since 2010, Florida’s voter rolls have expanded by 546,985. Of that increase, 78 percent registered with parties other than the Republicans or Democrats. here
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Since 2010, Florida’s voter rolls have expanded by 546,985. Of that increase, 78 percent registered with parties other than the Republicans or Democrats. here
Marco Rubio at a conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition
A group led by long-time
Christian political activist Ralph Reed
Christian political activist Ralph Reed
Rubio, the first of several prospective Republican presidential candidates scheduled to speak.
"This is the most conservative, the most pro-life and the most pro-family stable of candidates we've ever had," Reed, the former head of the Christian Coalition, told The Associated Press in an interview......here
Florida TurboVote
Colleges and universities across the state of Florida are teaming up to promote civic engagement and get students registered to vote with the help of an innovative online platform. here
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Sheriff Grady Judd: Stop Lying About Amendment 2
“What he his not entitled to is his own version of the facts. Some of the statements that Sheriff Judd has made are not simply opinion or political spin, but outright lies.” here
Federal Marshals Seize Sarasota Police Cellphone Tracking Records
Federal marshals recently seized a local police agency’s records on cell phone surveillance to keep it from public disclosure, demonstrating the importance of prohibiting dragnet surveillance at the state level. Sarasota, police were apparently secretly tracking individuals’ cell phones without a warrant using a device called a Stingray, according to the ACLU. here
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Russian oil drilling off Cuba
Russia plans to search for oil in deep waters between Cuba and Florida, renewing concern of a major oil spill and potential for environmental disaster.
United We Dream Tampa Bay Crash Hillsborough County Democratic Party Meeting
Latino activists angry with President Obama for failing to halt the deportation of undocumented immigrants clashed with Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee. here
United for Care Inaugural Fundraiser: For The Patients
WHAT: Inaugural fundraising luncheon & VIP reception
WHERE: The Westin Hotel: 400 Corporate Drive,
Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at 8:30 A.M.
WHY: For the first time this year a public audience will be able to hear patient stories and network with those leading the medical marijuana efforts in the state of Florida. info
For more information or to schedule an interview with Ben Pollara, please
call Maurizio Passariello at 786.285.6398 or email him at press@unitedforcare.org
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
No More Teens Getting High
loosening state marijuana laws will lead to
more teens getting high. here
What Is Black Conservatism All About?
It’s a question that many liberals ask themselves: What, exactly, motivates a black person to vote for people that can barely conceal the loathing they have for blacks? Are they brain damaged?
How can we tell? here
Party For Pat Kemp In Tampa
Tuesday, June
24
6:00 – 8:00 pm
at the home of:
Jane and Gary
Gibbons
4620 W. Sylvan Ramble St. Tampa
rsvp, or to join host committee: pat@electpatkemp.com
Local greats Linda Saul-Sena, Mary
Mulhern Susan Smith, Yolie Capin and Lisa Montelione will be there. Where is Mayor Bob?
Does this face look scary to you?
Victoria Wilcher, the 3-year-old toddler who was turned away from a KFC because of her facial scars, has a happy ending: KFC is donating $30,000 to assist with her medical bills, the company announced on Sunday.
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