Monday, September 22, 2014
The 2010 Orange County Barbershop Raids
Deputies violated the rights of barbers at Strictly Skillz barbershop during a 2010 raid in the guise of a license inspection, a federal appeal court said this week, in a strongly-worded rebuke of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. "It was a scene right out of a Hollywood movie," the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals said in an opinion issued Tuesday, The Sheriff's Office had found no wrongdoing. here
The Florida 2 State Solution
One in four Americans want their state to secede from the U.S.
Bring on the 51st state or the country
of South Florida.
We draw a line across, just below Ocala. (Sorry Gainesville). They get, Off-Shore Drilling, Stinky Paper Mills and Tallahassee. We get the Everglades, The Keys, Ybor City, South Beach and Disney World.
The Stogie: 2073
See what it might look like 60 years from now.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Pro-Palestinian 'Block the Boat' Movement In Tampa
About two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Port of Tampa on Saturday morning to try and keep crews from offloading an Israeli cargo ship.
The protest was peaceful. here
Rick Scott: 4,000 Lies
Rick Scott has lied to you 4,000 times. The press calls it false and misleading. We shouldn't be surprised. Scott pled the fifth 75 times to avoid jail after committing massive Medicare fraud. Fraud then -- fraud now. Rick Scott is just too shady for the Sunshine state.
Kush Liberty - Tampa Bay
Legalize it! We are seeking seed funding to grow support for the free the weed movement. here
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Vote By Mail Florida
Hundreds of progressive voters signed up to Vote By Mail on Progressive Florida's new website in
less than 48 hours. here
Bill Nelson: Spoken Like A True Democrat
"Since taking office nearly four years ago, I believe Gov. Rick Scott has been
leading our state in the wrong direction. And now, as a result, I think
we're headed into the ditch. During his time as the state's chief
executive, there's been an assault on Florida's voter laws, there's been a
refusal to expand Medicaid to more than a million people, and there's been a
deregulation of the state's health care industry, allowing rates to go up
unchecked. Just imagine what he'll do if given another four years without
any checks or balances.
We can replace Rick Scott with Charlie Crist." Bill Nelson.
It's nice to see Florida Dems sticking together,unlike our mayor.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Mayor Bob Is Sitting This One Out
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he will not endorse anyone in Florida's gubernatorial race.
He is on the sidelines. Buckhorn, a Democrat, often appears at events touting
job creation and economic news
job creation and economic news
Tampa Bay Ranks Dead Last
with Republican Gov. Rick Scott. Publicly at these events, the two have had kind words for each other despite their differing political parties. Go ahead mayor, why don't you tell us how you really feel. hereSatan In Florida Schools
"If a public school board is going to allow religious pamphlets and full Bibles to be distributed to students -- as is the case in Orange County, Florida -- we think the responsible thing to do is to ensure that these students are given access to a variety of differing religious opinions, as opposed to standing idly by while one religious voice dominates the discourse and delivers propaganda to youth.” The Satanic Temple’s , Lucien Greaves here
Block the Boat – Tampa
5am 9.20.14 Port Of Tampa info
Palestine is calling us to action! Palestinians laborers, Palestinian General Federation Trade Union (PGFTU), have called on workers around the world to refuse to handle Israel goods. Palestinians throughout Gaza, the West Bank and 1948 Palestine have demonstrated their unity in the struggle against Apartheid Israel and have taken to the streets in the tens of thousands, bravely facing Israeli military armed with US made weapons to call on the international community to stand with them as they resist Zionism throughout all of historic Palestine. We will be answering this call by organizing community pickets at the Port, asking the longshoreman and truckers to honor this request and to stand with the people of Palestine.
Great Scott, Tampa Bay Ranks Dead Last
Median household income in Tampa Bay has sunk lower than it was in 2010, the early days of recovery from the Great Recession, cementing the bay area's dead-last ranking in income among the country's 25 biggest metro areas.Miami, comes in at second lowest. here
Tampa Cabbie/Blogger Tim Fasano
Tim Fasano may look like an old man, but we're now certain that if anyone tries to mess with him, he's taking down hard. Fasano shows us his cardio routine. "This is awesome cardio as I get in shape with weights and running to smash my haters in the mouth," says Fasano
How To Deal With Florida's Koch Problem
The Koch brothers are set to outspend Democrats in Florida. They can spend all they want. Dems are you going to let a 30sec. TV ad tell you who to vote for? Get the facts.
Be an Educated Voter.
How to Be an Educated Voter
Then VOTE on 11.4.14
Fight your battles at the polls
There are more of you. Or
KUSH LIBERTY
Be an Educated Voter.
How to Be an Educated Voter
Then VOTE on 11.4.14
Fight your battles at the polls
There are more of you. Or
Victory Party
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM info
@ Tequilas in Ybor
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Floridians Against Condo Takeover
Two-year anniversary of The Undercurrent
on Twitter at @LadyLib27.
Florida One Of The Worst States For Tax Fairness
Not only can they not attract enough new business to the state, but Florida’s Republicans have crafted a fundamentally unfair tax structure that hurts workingfamilies and those who seek to be upwardly mobile in society.
It has long been the goal of Florida Republicans to reward corporations and entities that handsomely contribute to campaigns. here
"Go Granny D!" In St. Pete
Famous for their inspiring off-Broadway performances, and currently touring
nationwide, actress Barbara Bates Smith and musician Jeff Sebens will present
"Go Granny D!" a play about the life and activism of Doris Haddock, the 90
year-old activist who walked from California to Washington D.C. to get big money
out of politics. She also played a pivotal role in the enactment of the
McCain-Feingold Act for campaign finance reform.
USF St Petersburg / Harbor Hall
1000 3rd St. South, St. Petersburg
Friday, September 19, 7:00 pm.
Host: Harriet Heywood
Host: Harriet Heywood
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
“Great Medical Marijuana Debate” in Miami
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 7pm (Today)
Town Kitchen and Bar, 7301 SW 57th Court, Miami
Women Taking Over Florida Politics
Like us, you might be
discouraged about the state of politics in our country today -- the lack of
decisive action on some of our most pressing problems, the tone of partisanship
and disrespect among some public officials. Well, I am not ready to
give up just yet. I believe very strongly that we need more women at all levels
of public office! And to this end, several years ago I co-founded Ruth's List,
an organization modeled after the very successful national organization, Emily's
List.
Amanda Murphy, Pat Kemp, April Griffin
and Judithanne McLauchlan
Vote Tampa Bay!
KUSH LIBERTY
and Judithanne McLauchlan
KUSH LIBERTY
Victory Party
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM info
@ Tequilas in Ybor
NAACP Florida State Conference Announces Support for Florida Amendment 2
Today, the Florida State Conference of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People proudly announced its support of United for Care
and the passage of Amendment 2 this November. The amendment, which would
legalize medicinal marijuana in Florida, will appear on the ballot on November
4, 2014.
NAACP Florida State Conference, including its Branches, Youth Councils and
College Chapters, is a state affiliate of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People. The NAACP, the nation's oldest and largest civil
rights organization, has worked successfully with allies of all races and plays
a significant role in improving the lives of minorities in
America.
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.
Taylor Goethals Of Tampa With Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is her favorite band. She could not make it to their Tampa concert becouse she was in the hospital, so they came to see her. here
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Free "Shady Rick Hand Sanitizer" In Tampa
Florida for All
Plans a downtown Tampa protest Tuesday afternoon outside a fund-raiser for Gov. Rick Scott's
re-election. The group says it will distribute
"Shady Rick Hand Sanitizers" outside the event, which is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. here
re-election. The group says it will distribute
"Shady Rick Hand Sanitizers" outside the event, which is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. here
Scott's "Ten Dirtiest Deeds" on its website
Don't forget we are still offering a free tube of Warming Jelly.
Don't forget we are still offering a free tube of Warming Jelly.
Drug Free Florida Propaganda
Amendment 2 fears were already rejected
Jon Mills, a state constitutional scholar, is a former speaker of the Florida House and dean emeritus of the University of Florida College of Law. He defended the Amendment 2 ballot wording before the Florida Supreme Court.
Read what he has to say here
Marc A Caputo @ the Miami Herald, “It's no surprise Drug Free Florida Committee is making such a large buy so far out from Election Day.
When your basic position runs completely counter to public opinion,
millions in misleading advertising is the only strategy available.
here
When your basic position runs completely counter to public opinion,
millions in misleading advertising is the only strategy available.
here
Lyft Driver Lisa Roberts On Local Cabbies
"Sorry these old cab drivers spent so much money, but people spent a lot of money on 8 tracks and DOS computers, which didn't stop technology or progress.Riders prefer Lyft because our cars smell better, we don't mind short rides, they don't have to argue with us about payment and most importantly, we don't leave them standing on a street in the middle of the night!"
Tampa Cabbie/Blogger Tim Fasano fires back here
Legal or not, Lyft is a fantastic service that is a necessity, especially in a city with Poor public transit like Tampa.
We continue to show the world that we are (What the late great Neil Rogers use to call us) "A nose-picking town."
Rick Scott appointing fewer black judges than predecessors
After nearly four years, Gov. Rick Scott has appointed fewer African-Americans to Florida judgeships than either Charlie Crist or Jeb Bush did in the same period of time. here
"He has no interest in diversity,he wants to stack the courts with people who think like him. It's that corporate mentality that
he brought to the governor's office.""
Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa
Mr.Turanchik Please Put The Ferry Terminal Somewhere Else
We definitely want the ferry, but we want to keep The Fred and Idah Schultz Preserve the way it is. here
Another Pat Kemp Party In Tampa
Tuesday September
23rd
5:30 - 7:00
5003 West Spring Lake Drive, Tampa
*rsvp, or to join host committee: pat@electpatkemp.com
Local greats
Yolie Capin, Linda Saul-Sena, Mary Mulhern, Susan Smith,
Lisa Montelione and Mark Nash will be there.
What about mayor Bob?
What about mayor Bob?
Monday, September 15, 2014
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Big Sugar And The Florida GOP
U.S. Sugar and its allies are not just interested in influencing an upcoming water policy debate in Tallahassee. They are quietly pursuing big development plans on land the state has an option to buy to protect the Everglades. here
GOP Voters we know you guys like to take it deep so we are still offering a free tube of Warming Jelly to make THE Experience More Memorable. Dems if you don't get out and vote you will need a tube of your own.
Send your name and address to
FreeLube@yborcitystogie.com
1 tube per victim, please.
Florida, 7 Old Guys Think They Can Ruin Our Party
Seven former Florida Supreme Court justices signed this column that explains why they oppose Amendment 2 on the November ballot that would legalize medical marijuana. They are former Justices
Parker Lee McDonald, Leander J. Shaw Jr., Stephen H. Grimes, Major B. Harding, Charles T. Wells, Raoul G. Cantero III and Kenneth B. Bell.
here
Vote Boys And Girls, it's your time!
Amendment 2 fears were
already rejected
Here is what Jon Mills, a state constitutional scholar, a former speaker of the Florida House and dean emeritus of the University of Florida College of Law. He defended the Amendment 2 ballot wording before the Florida Supreme Court. Had to say
KUSH LIBERTY
Parker Lee McDonald, Leander J. Shaw Jr., Stephen H. Grimes, Major B. Harding, Charles T. Wells, Raoul G. Cantero III and Kenneth B. Bell.
here
Vote Boys And Girls, it's your time!
Amendment 2 fears were
already rejected
KUSH LIBERTY
Victory Party
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM info
@ Tequilas in Ybor
The truth is, marijuana is good
It is good for the earth.
It is good for our bodies.
And it's good for our minds.
Don't believe us? Check this out
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Tampa Cabbie Tim Fasano Calling For National Taxi Strike
Tim, you are filming a video while you are driving?
They're after us. Time to fight back
The opposition to medical marijuana just bought $1.6 million in
advertising - and is clearly poised to buy a lot more.
Their
goal? To keep those suffering from cancer, MS, AIDS, epilepsy and other
conditions from accessing the medicine they know works. We can't let
undecided voters hear their fear-mongering and lies without hearing the facts
from us.
Florida Superstar John Morgan In Gainesville
John Morgan, the Orlando attorney known for his boisterous support of medical marijuana, hit Gainesville on the speaking circuit Wednesday. He rolled up to The Swamp restaurant and bar across the street from the University of Florida campus in a red, white and blue tour bus decorated with the message “for the patients.” here
Mr. Morgan when are you coming to Tampa?
Chris Christie In Florida To Campaign For Rick Scott
Scott campaigning with one of his party's least-liked major candidates to run for president, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie? The last time Christie came to Florida, he hid from the news media. here
Charlie Crist gets Bill Clinton, Scott gets this guy.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Florida's Culture Of Corruption
U.S. Sugar the company that paid for Texas hunting trips for Florida Republican leaders has a deal in the works to turn 67 square miles of agricultural land on the northwest edge of the Everglades into housing and businesses. here
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