Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections, Buddy Johnson, is running a series of public service announcements to educate voters for the upcoming election. Johnson's opponent, Phyllis Busansky, says she believes the announcements are unethical at the very least and it could be illegal........here
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Buddy Johnson Using Voter Education Funds To Bankroll His Election
Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections, Buddy Johnson, is running a series of public service announcements to educate voters for the upcoming election. Johnson's opponent, Phyllis Busansky, says she believes the announcements are unethical at the very least and it could be illegal........here
Redemption For Zachary Sharples
The Tampa Bay Rays' playoff run turned into a hair-raising experience for a 12-year-old fan who got in trouble for adopting the team's signature playoff hairstyle -- and then wound up on the field with his major-league heroes........here
Tampa Tribune's Voting Challenge
Today's Page One has a large graphic that is part game, part cynical reminder that every vote counts and if you do not follow the rules exactly, your vote may very well not count...........here
Empty Chair Charlie's First Priority?
Gov. Charlie Crist says he's not quietly jumping off the John McCain bandwagon now that he appears to be losing ground in the all-important swing state of Florida........here
New Tampa Bay Food Blog: Dining Review Tampa
Welcome to Dining Review Tampa! Our guide to the best restaurants around Tampa Bay.......here
Monday, October 13, 2008
Recruiting Republicans To Run As Dems. Not A Good Idea
Wealthy businessman Tim Mahoney, a self-described "fundamental Christian," Was recruited by the DCCC to run against then-Congressman Mark Foley in Florida's 16th District. According to The Palm Beach Post, Mahoney switched his registration from Republican to Democrat in July of 2005........here
Best Blog To Take A Crap To: Babalu
Babalu, as it stands today, is nothing more than a right wing rag that has regrettably lost any semblance to the proud and unique blog that it used to be and the important part it once played in the blogosphere.........here
Barack Obama Campaign in Sun City Center
Ian Bassin, Policy Director for the Barack Obama campaign in Florida, will join seniors at Kings Point for a discussion on protecting retirement security. Also at the event will be Larry Polivka, Director of the Florida Policy Center on Aging. Tuesday, October 14, 2:00 p.m. Kings Point Clubhouse
2020 Clubhouse Road
Sun City Center
2020 Clubhouse Road
Sun City Center
Confederate Flag Near I-4 To Get Bigger
The controversial Confederate flag flown near I-4 and I-75 will come down Sunday afternoon according to organizers of the Confederate Memorial Park. The 30 by 50 foot Confederate Battle Flag will be replaced by another larger Confederate Battle Flag. The new flag measures 30 by 60 feet........here
Tampa PBS Affiliate WEDU Bows To Protect Incumbency
WEDU in this most important election of our lifetime in 2008 has chosen to (protect incumbency) by filtering with MAXIMUM "SPIN" TO POTENTIALLY "PROTECT" at least 3 congressional incumbents by preventing the public from seeing or hearing from the challengers to Bay Area Congressional INCUMBENTS in any meaningful way.......herePorky Brian Blair
Brian Blair is an absolute idiot. He is a money whore, who is bought and paid for by big real estate and developers. This douche bag actually tried to dismantle the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. It’s time to kick this morally bankrupt politician out of office.
GOP Embrace Terrorists In Little Havana
Governor Sarah Palin’s denunciations of Senator Barack Obama’s alleged links to former Weather Underground member and self-identified — but never convicted — bomber, William Ayers, make Cuban-American exile Max Lesnik’s 76 year-old body shiver in anger........here
Florida GOP Starts the Sliming and Fear-Mongering
I haven’t gotten mine yet, but someone was kind enough to send me a scan of a GOP mailer that is going to houses around here claiming that Democrats want to “surrender” to terrorism. This particular copy was sent right to the heart of FL-18, Annette Taddeo’s district..........here
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Florida Again Edition
With special guest Kenneth Quinnell of the Florida Progressive Coalition.
Councilwoman Janice Miller Of Oldsmar
Is one of five finalists for the Florida League of Cities' Council Member of the Year -- one of 10 awards to be presented next month during the Florida Cities of Excellence Awards program..........here
Joseph Prudente Of Bayonet Point, Florida
Is in jail indefinitely for the failure to sod his grass. The good (and fully lawned) people of the secured the contempt order because Prudente is required to keep his lawn with a full and healthy display of grass.........here
James Dobson Focusing on Florida Families
The links between Florida’s proposed Amendment 2 and James Dobson’s Focus on the Family are exposed in an editorial in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Stephen Goldstein explains some of the problems with the initiative........here
Florida Has A Blue Tinge!
Sunshine State Democrats - mindful of the fiasco in 2000 which gave the Presidency to George W. Bush - are being urged daily to vote early or by absentee ballot to provide a huge cushion of Blue votes before November 4th........here
Dr. Dean Urges Early Voting
Dean was combining a visit home this weekend with a voter-registration rally and campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday in New Hampshire. The Federation of State and Provincial Professional Firefighters, which has endorsed Obama, invited Dean to stop in............here
Charlie Crist: When I have time to help, I'll try to do that
Bad news for John McCain is not difficult to come by these days, but perhaps the worst news is that Charlie Crist is shying away. Florida's Republican governor delivered his state for McCain in the primaries, but now looks for ways to avoid his party's presidential nominee.........herePhyllis Busansky Waiting For Right Time
Headlines about Hillsborough Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson that highlight troubles with property taxes, polling places and election returns have been useful for Phyllis Busansky, his re-election challenger. They're the centerpiece of her campaign so far, dominating a direct mail piece and television ad launched last week...........here
300,000 Gallons Of Sewage In Sweetwater Creek
A pipeline that broke overnight has sent over 300,000 gallons of sewage spilling into Sweetwater Creek in the Town N Country area. Residents who live along the creek, which flows south towards the Courtney Campbell Causeway are being asked to avoid contact with the water or the area where the water flows into the bay for the next few days............here
Dr. Rex Curry On The Tampa Tribune
More layoffs and down-graded formatting are coming for the Tampa Tribune. Partial credit goes to Dr. Rex Curry in exposing the Tampa Tribune and two of its employees, Elaine Silvestrini and Daniel Ruth........here
Joe Garcia, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, And Al Jazeera
A new flyer looks to cast a wide enemies net around Democrat Joe Garcia. It's apparently not enough to link him solely with Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez........hereEnd The Embargo On The Cuban People
Female Rays Fans Getting Mohawks Too
That's right, for women out there who want to get in on the "Rayhawk" craze that is sweeping all of Tampa Bay in support of their Rays playoff run, there is a way to show their support...a little more discretely...and much to the joy of their significant others..........here
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tampa Papers Blast McCain
After Sarah Palin blitzed through the Tampa Bay region with her latest hatefest this week, both of our local dailies have wiped off the slime and come out with editorials blasting John McCain and his campaign.........hereThe conservative-leaning Tampa Tribune derided McCain's campaign as "erratic," rejected Palin's hatemongering in Clearwater, and belittled McSame's failed attempts to explain to the American people how he actually plans to fix the mess that we're in.
What McCain/Palin Supporters in Tampa Discuss
It was a complete accident. I went down to my local Tampa Starbucks. Upon entering Starbucks, I immediately realized that the McCain/Palin folks were having a little meeting.........hereThey couldn't believe God would allow it. One woman even thought that God may be punishing the country by giving us Obama.
Free Gas From Florida GOP
The Florida GOP chairman just sent out an e-mail trying to lure volunteers with free gas cards and a chance to meet John McCain or Sarah Palin. Volunteers must make a minimum of 500 phone calls, or knock on 100 doors to qualify. Additionally, any volunteer who makes 1000 phone calls will earn a $100 gas card...........here
Hurricane Ike Cats Need Homes
Dozens of cats were brought to the SPCA of Tampa Bay from Galveston Island after Hurricane Ike. Many were injured, scared and terrified to be touched. But, thanks to the loving hands of more than 68 volunteers, the cats are being nursed back to health each day with care and compassion........here SPCA Tampa Bay
Rays Win the Title For Best Clubhouse Parties
I’m rooting for these upstart Rays so I can see what they’ll introduce to their clubhouse party next. After clinching a spot in the playoffs, they drank beer out of a “male athletic supporter.” Last night, they took things to a new level, as they crushed a bottle of Patron (see photo above) on top of the always required bubbly and beer.............here
South Florida, Tampa Bay, Orlando, And Jacksonville
13 Cities with Scary Housing MarketsThe PMI Group rates 50 metro area’s for their risk of further housing price declines. Their recent ratings found that the following 13 area’s have greater than a 90 percent chance of seeing further price erosion............here
St.Pete Times Online Via Google
A treasure trove of history is now open to the public. The St. Petersburg Times has teamed up with Google to make its historical archives freely available online. The new database includes millions of Times articles dating backmore than 100 years...........here
Where Was Wengay Newton?
Former City Council member John "Jay" Lasita asked the council to adopt a resolution Thursday against Amendment 2, the so-called gay marriage ban before voters this November. It didn't go over very well. Not one council member supported putting the resolution to a vote.........hereSay No To Amendment 2
Exotic Cockroaches Entering Florida
Several new cockroach species are entering Florida, warn Phil Koehler and Roberto Pereira, insect researchers with University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. They say exotic roaches such as the Turkestan cockroach hitchhike into the state on gear brought back by members of the armed forces returning from the Middle East........here
Friday, October 10, 2008
Hill Harper To Speak At Obama Barbecue In Tampa
Sunday, October 12Voter Education Barbecue at Ragan Park
1200 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa
1:00 pm
Walk with Mayor Iorio
It's time to get in shape! Mayor Iorio will be taking a fitness walk around Al Lopez Park on Saturday, October 18 beginning at 7:30 a.m. This free walk not only provides for ongoing public access to the Mayor, City officials, and City management, but also reinforces the City’s stance on building a healthy community.......here
The Eagles In Tampa
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 At St. Pete Times Forum TampaBuy Local, For Tickets Visit......Gasparilla Tixx
Zachary Sharples Of Lincoln Middle School in Palmetto, Florida
Twelve-year-old Zachary Sharples, his father and his 4-year-old brother have had Rays Fever all season long. So with the team entering the ALCS against Boston on Friday, they all started the week by heading down to the barbershop to get Mohawks, the style preferred by many of the Rays players, fans and even manager, Joe Maddon. Unfortunately, Sharples' school, Lincoln Middle in Palmetto, doesn't quite share the same level of passion for the Rays............here
Bush In Miami To Attend Fundraiser For The Three Amigos
Bush will raise money Friday in Miami for imperiled members of his party -- but the Miami area's three Republican members of Congress, who face aggressive reelection challenges, won't be among the attendees...........here Mario Diaz-Balart Blames The Iraq War On Bill And Hillary Clinton
“Mario Diaz-Balart is so out of touch with the truth and reality that he thinks the Iraq War was started by Bill and Hillary Clinton,” said Andy Diaz, spokesman for Joe Garcia.........here
New Cuban Blog Set to Go Online
Havana Times Havana Times will include several personal diary entries from a diverse group of Cubans, a wide range of interviews, photos, features, commentaries, a calendar section and news updates. The slogan of our publication is "open-minded writing from Cuba. Website will be available at www.havanatimes.org as of October 15th. The slogan of our publication is "open-minded writing from Cuba."............here
The Three Amigos vs. The Dynamic Duo
The Dynamic Duo: Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kendrick Meek
The Three Amigos: Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz Balart, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Have been in Congress for years, yet we have little to show for it. The Diaz-Balart boys are two peas in a pod. Their father was Rafael Diaz-Balart, a well-to-do, wheeling, dealing member of the Cuban aristocracy. His sister, Mirta, was married to Fidel Castro. The Diaz-Balart family, along with most of the Cuban aristocracy, were big supporters of Castro until the wheels fell off..........here
Rosie Pérez Will Be In Tampa For Obama
October 9, 2008 U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez and Academy Award-nominated actress Rosie Pérez will be campaigning in Tampa Bay on behalf of the Obama-Biden Campaign for Change.Hispanic Canvassing Event - Casa Obama
3303 W. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, 11:30 am
Festival del Sabor
Centennial Park
Ybor City, 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Say No 2 Florida's Amendment 2
The Say No 2 Campaign, the bi-partisan group dedicated to defeating Florida's dangerous and deceptive Amendment 2, has just released a hard hitting new commercial. It highlights the numerous groups and newspapers that have come out against the so-called Marriage Protection Amendment, as well as the devastating effects it will have if passed.
Raging Bigot Mayor Jim Naugle of Fort Lauderdale
Naugle- a fake Democrat who has campaigned for George Bush and endorsed Mike Huckabee for President- once again held a press conference surrounded by "religious" leaders and folks clutching their bibles. The only thing missing from his usual routine were the scary men in army fatigues threatening to take the war against gays "into the streets."........here
Helen Gordon Davis To Be Honored In Tampa
Former Florida State Sen. Helen Gordon Davis will be honored Oct. 16 at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tampa hosted by the Centre for Women and the Displaced Homemakers Network........here
Obama Inspires Tampa Bay 'Vote Local' Campaign
Tampa Bay area Democratic leaders expect record support for Sen. Barack Obama in November, and they want to seize on that enthusiasm as a way to get more local Democrats in office. They've begun an ambitious "Vote Local" campaign that uses targeted mailings and some of the same social-networking tools that have allowed national candidates to cash in on the power of the Internet...........hereChina Gobbling Up Florida Turtles
A rising demand in China for turtles for food and medicine has led to the round-up of thousands of turtles from Florida's lakes, ponds and canals. Exporters are shipping up to 3,000 pounds of softshell turtles a week out of Tampa International Airport,
according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...........here
Hope for Florida's Wildlife Emerges From Climate Meeting
"The power of people can make a huge difference in our success in dealing with climate change," said Nobel laureate Dr. Jean Brennan at the closing session of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's climate change summit on Friday...........here
Happy Birthday John
Just ImaginePlease join me not only in remembering John on October 9th but also in spreading the message of peace. This is something that was so important to John - the fact that we could all work together for the positive good of our planet. He would have loved how we are all mobilizing ourselves in thought and in action. It's time for action and the action is peace!.........Yoko Ono
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