Wednesday, May 28, 2014
In Rick Scott's Florida
Rick Scott was a stranger to Floridians.
Then he spent $73 million and rode n angry voter wave to the Governor's Mansion.
For Florida, this has been a hostile takeover by the former CEO of the nation's
largest hospital chain. In three years
Scott has done more harm than any modern governor, from voting rights to privacy rights, public schools to higher education, environmental protection to health care.
largest hospital chain. In three years
Scott has done more harm than any modern governor, from voting rights to privacy rights, public schools to higher education, environmental protection to health care.
One more legislative session and a $100 million re-election campaign will not undo the damage.
This is the tin man as governor, a chief executive who shows no heartfelt connection to the state, appreciation for its values
or compassion for its residents. Scott, moved to Naples just seven years before running for governor, he treats Florida like another faceless corporate acquisition to be
dismantled and repackaged.
dismantled and repackaged.
In Scott's Florida, it is harder for citizens to vote and for the jobless to collect unemployment. It is easier for renters to be evicted and for borrowers to be charged high interest rates on short-term loans. It is harder for patients to win claims against doctors who hurt them and for consumers to get fair treatment from car dealers who deceive them. It is easier for businesses to avoid paying taxes, building roads and repairing environmental damage
Labels:
Corporate Welfare,
Culture Of Corruption,
Florida GOP,
Rick Scott,
Tallahassee Pay-To-Play Culture,
Tampa Bay Times
Mario Hernandez was sworn in as a U.S. citizen!
A Click Of Your Mouse Can Make A Difference
Thanks to the nearly 90,000 people who signed my petition on Change.org to naturalize
Mario Hernandez, United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services got the message and not only
approved his naturalization,
they also apologized for the delay!
I hope that Mario's
victory today reinforces the notion that when we act together, we can do great
things.
We couldn't have done this without you!
Thank you,
Bonita
Hernandez
Tallahassee, FL
Democratic Pinellas
Khavari for Governor, Florida 2014
Florida can lead the nation,
and feed the nation
and feed the nation
with non-GMO and organic foods and livestock and poultry grown by Floridians
earning a living wage.
We can process this food and sell it all over America, and even export to other countries.
earning a living wage.
We can process this food and sell it all over America, and even export to other countries.
here, Also check this out
Rick Scott: "I’m not a scientist"
First Marco Rubio, now another far-right GOP policymaker from the Sunshine State.
Labels:
Climate Change,
Florida GOP,
Marc A Caputo,
Marco Rubio,
Rick Scott
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Call Tampa City Council 813. 274.8131
Rally For Rasmea Odeh In Temple Terrace
Where Is Mayor Bob And The Kriseman Administration
Gwen Graham is holding a Tampa fundraiser tonight on Harbour Island.
Hosting the event is a variety of prominent Tampa Bay area Democratic leaders
,Rep. Kathy Castor, former U.S. Rep. Jim Davis and Alex Sink, as well as Florida Legend
,Rep. Kathy Castor, former U.S. Rep. Jim Davis and Alex Sink, as well as Florida Legend
Gwen’s father, former Democratic governor and
Steven Spielberg Backing Charlie Crist
Spielberg and wife
Kate Capshaw
Kate Capshaw
donated $12,000 to Crist’s political committee
Charlie Crist for Florida.”....here
Labels:
Charlie Crist,
Kate Capshaw,
Steven Spielberg
Beckham Soccer Rebellion in Miami
The natives are restless,
. No Soccer here they say.
Parks are for people Take the stadium off the waterfront Our waterfront
is not on the table,
is not on the table,
it is not for sale.here
Hate Truly Is Stronger Than Compassion InThe GOP
And it is costing the party their logic, reason and good business sense.
When you turn down health care for millions of citizens, billions of dollars and job creation out of spite, you are not representing the best interests of your constituents.
In Florida, the healthcare company Columbia/HCA, was fined $1.7 billion for Medicare fraud while Rick Scott, prior to being governor, was CEO. Now Scott doesn't want to let Florida's citizens receive the benefits from the Medicaid expansion. Florida will lose $5 billion.
Labels:
Florida GOP,
Rick Scott,
Rick Scott's Florida
Nan Rich Joins Progressives In St. Pete
was the featured speaker at the St. Pete Democratic Club Memorial Day Picnic
at the Bay Pines War Veterans Memorial Park.....more>
Nan Rich, Real Democrat, for Governor
"From the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party"
Nan Rich, Real Democrat, for Governor
"From the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party"
Loser of the week: Charles Van Zant
A product of Florida schools
Van Zant now looks like a poster child
for the need to improve
the state's educational standards.
here
John Thrasher the winner of the week? because despite the fact that he is not qualified to serve as President of FSU, a Republican backroom deal has been made and he will be given the job and a very large tax-payer paid salary. .....Pinellas Democratic Party
Tallahassee students speak out against John Thrasher
They should have also listed FSU as loser of the week.
Labels:
Adam C. Smith,
Charles Van Zant,
Culture Of Corruption,
Florida GOP,
Pinellas Democratic Party,
Tampa Bay Times
Monday, May 26, 2014
Meet The Rev. Jim Wallis
Tampa Bay Wonder Teen Dhara Patel
Labels:
Dhara Patel,
Hillsborough County,
Tampa Bay
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Group plotted takeover of Orlando expressway authority
A handful of politicians, lobbyists and government officials plotted to take over
Orlando's Expressway Authority and use the agency's $300 million budget to their advantage. Among those allegedly involved were agency board member
Scott Batterson, an appointee of
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
and state Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad,
also a Scott appointee.
Labels:
Ananth Prasad,
Culture Of Corruption,
Orlando expressway authority,
Rick Scott's Florida,
Scott Batterson
Mad Mug: All Things Dante
What if Rick Scott Lost? Florida Blue?
Friends Of Stogie
Publix’s Contribution List
The Republican Agriculture Commissioners 527 ($200,000)
The Republican Governors Association 527
($100,000)
($100,000)
The National Republican Congressional Committee ($25,000)
Mitch McConnell ($16,200)
Lindsey graham ($15,200)
Florida GOP
Steve Southerland
Vern Buchanan are also on that list.
Steve Southerland
Vern Buchanan are also on that list.
Labels:
Peter Schorsch,
Publix,
Steve Southerland,
vern buchanan
The Tampa Bay Young Republicans
At a recent meeting,
They recited the Pledge of Allegiance, prayed and then tackled the night's topic: marijuana.
Their guest? Democrat John Morgan.
The group illustrates a growing generational divide in the GOP as younger Republicans increasingly break rank from the establishment
on social issues.....more>
Hundreds March Against Monsanto In Miami
About 400 people gathered
as part of a global day of action to
"March Against Monsanto.”
Activists and concerned families, young and old, met outside of the
Activists and concerned families, young and old, met outside of the
Adrienne Arsht Center Metro Mover
with signs and banners, chanting,
"Save our farmers, save our seeds,
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Florida's Shadow' Redistricting Process
You the fella
Terraferma
Hefley
Posada
Drop the baby into the map
League of Women Voters, are challenging the state’s congressional map and accusing legislators of violating the 2010 constitutional amendment requiring them to draw districts that do not protect incumbents or members of a party." more
Weird Florida "Hong Kong Willie
Tallahassee students speak out against John Thrasher
At a meeting of the Florida State University Presidential Search Advisory Committee,
Tallahassee Dream Defenders
spoke out against the nomination of
Senator John Thrasher
as the new Florida State University (FSU) president.......more>
Tallahassee Dream Defenders
spoke out against the nomination of
Senator John Thrasher
as the new Florida State University (FSU) president.......more>
Thrasher is being given special treatment and students say it is because he is rich and politically powerful. They also say Thrasher is racist and anti-worker.
FBI Announces Marijuana OK for New Hires
Labels:
Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act,
FBI
Marco Rubio Florida's Senator Bongwater
Florida Worst In Country For Pedestrians
According to a new
report released by the
National Complete Streets Coalition,
Central Florida
ranks as the most dangerous metropolitan region for walkers over the ten year
period of 2003 – 2012 with the state of Florida taking first place in the
nation.
The top four deadliest major metropolitan areas in the country for pedestrians
are
Central Florida, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Miami-
Central Florida, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Miami-
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida's Annual List Of BudgetTurkeys
on Friday, flagging $120 million
in spending the group says was included by lawmakers without the proper public vetting, including large projects in
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Miami-Dade and Pasco
Hillsborough County had 12 projects flagged.
in spending the group says was included by lawmakers without the proper public vetting, including large projects in
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Miami-Dade and Pasco
Hillsborough County had 12 projects flagged.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2014/05/florida-taxwatch-flags-120-million-in-turkeys.html#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2014/05/florida-taxwatch-flags-120-million-in-turkeys.html#storylink=cpy
Clean Cities: Propane Buses In Vero Beach
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Tampa Candidate's Photo Cuts Buckhorn From His Own Portrait
Is City Council candidate
Jackie Toledo
using a campaign photo that
superimposes her own image on
Mayor Bob Buckhorn's
official city portrait?
It looks that way, say five photography experts who examined both photos.
Mayor Bob is not happy. Toledo's photo could mislead voters into thinking she has an endorsement he hasn't given.
"I knew I would be a lame duck someday, but I didn't think people would be Photoshopping me out of my own picture," he said. here
Are the pics of her with Iorio and Montelione
also fake?
Jackie Toledo
using a campaign photo that
superimposes her own image on
Mayor Bob Buckhorn's
official city portrait?
It looks that way, say five photography experts who examined both photos.
Mayor Bob is not happy. Toledo's photo could mislead voters into thinking she has an endorsement he hasn't given.
"I knew I would be a lame duck someday, but I didn't think people would be Photoshopping me out of my own picture," he said. here
Are the pics of her with Iorio and Montelione
also fake?
Colbert on Rubio's 'Hazy marijuana history'
Republicans Suck Network
Rick Scott on voter suppression
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