You’re paying Ken Hagan more than $100,000 dollars a year and he’s missed more than 50% of his meetings. Call Hagan's county commission office at 272-5452 and ask why he can't manage to get to work.info
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ken Hagan’s Failure To Show Up For Work
You’re paying Ken Hagan more than $100,000 dollars a year and he’s missed more than 50% of his meetings. Call Hagan's county commission office at 272-5452 and ask why he can't manage to get to work.info
Eight Things You Should Know Before You Vote
1) President Obama tripled the deficit.Reality: Bush's last budget had a $1.416 trillion deficit. Obama's first budget reduced that to $1.29 trillion.
2) President Obama raised taxes, which hurt the economy.
Reality: Obama cut taxes. 40% of the "stimulus" was wasted on tax cuts which only create debt, which is why it was so much less effective than it could have been.
3) President Obama bailed out the banks.
Reality: While many people conflate the "stimulus" with the bank bailouts, the bank bailouts were requested by President Bush and his Treasury Secretary, former Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson. (Paulson also wanted the bailouts to be "non-reviewable by any court or any agency.") The bailouts passed and began before the 2008 election of President Obama.
4) The stimulus didn't work.
Reality: The stimulus worked, but was not enough. In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the stimulus raised employment by between 1.4 million and 3.3 million jobs.
5) Businesses will hire if they get tax cuts.
Reality: A business hires the right number of employees to meet demand. Having extra cash does not cause a business to hire, but a business that has a demand for what it does will find the money to hire. Businesses want customers, not tax cuts.
6) Health care reform costs $1 trillion.
Reality: The health care reform reduces government deficits by $138 billion.
7) Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, is "going broke," people live longer, fewer workers per retiree Reality: Social Security has run a surplus since it began, has a trust fund in the trillions, is completely sound for at least 25 more years and cannot legally borrow so cannot contribute to the deficit (compare that to the military budget!) Life expectancy is only longer because fewer babies die; people who reach 65 live about the same number of years as they used to.
8) Government spending takes money out of the economy.
Reality: Government is We, the People and the money it spends is on We, the People. Many people do not know that it is government that builds the roads, airports, ports, courts, schools and other things that are the soil in which business thrives. Many people think that all government spending is on "welfare" and "foreign aid" when that is only a small part of the government's budget.
For The Facts, Click Here
Chris Ingram: Confessions Of A Republican
Some of my more narrow-minded Republican friends have suggested I am not a Republican - at least a not very good one.
By their definition being a "good Republican" means drinking the Kool-aid, following the party's ridiculous "loyalty oath" (pledging to vote for and support any and all Republicans - even if Charles Manson is on the ballot so long as his name is followed by an "R"), and subscribing to Ronald Reagan's "11th Commandment" - though shall not speak ill of a fellow Republican.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
US Giving Away Bags Of Money
These Americans Need Help!Why are we sending Afghan President Hamid Karzai "bags of money"?
here
Help The Homeless, I Might Be Taking Your Pic In A Few Years!
Homeless Coalition Of Hillsborough County
The Boooobie Ball On Treasure Island
Saturday, Oct. 30DOORS OPEN AT 6:30
The Club at Treasure Island
400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island
info
Rick Kriseman Sign Waving
Rick Kriseman waves signs in St. Petersburg one week before Election Day, 2010.
Jim Davis And Kelly Benjamin
Light Rail DiscussionIf you have any lingering questions about the Hillsborough County Transit Referendum and how Light Rail will effect your neighborhood, come ask them at this Town Hall Meeting in Seminole Heights.
Wednesday, October 27 · 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hillsborough High School Auditorium
info
Rand Paul Stomp Troopers
Rand Paul supporters stomped on the head of a woman representing the liberal organization MoveOn.org.
Tampa Dog Shot Execution Style
A dog was discovered on Wednesday night, wandering through a neighborhood, grievously injured with a wound to the back of her head.
here
Monday, October 25, 2010
What Stogie Had For Dinner
Free FoodAt The Sink/Scott Debate
Marshall Student Center. University of South Florida
Sunday, October 24, 2010
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Carne GuisadaWith Yellow Rice
$5.95.....At Deli-Plus, 4820 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal!
Eat Local!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Keith Fitzgerald: Here's The Truth
The usual gang of Tallahassee insiders are making up stories about Keith, again -- visit www.GoFitzGo.com and help send a "common sense, character, and intellect" back to Tallahassee for District 69.
Ruskin's 3 Boys Farm Receives Award
On Friday, October 15, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson recognized 3 Boys Farm, with his 2010 Environmental Leadership Awards.here
Friday, October 22, 2010
Ethics-Challenged David Rivera
Hey, World! Florida Is At It Again! Sunshine State politics once again stands out from the crowd. The truth-challenged, David Rivera now faces a strong legal challenge to his slot on the ballot for the US House seat in the 25th District of Florida.
here
Congratulations Mr. Garcia!
Joe Garcia For Congress
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Kung Pao ChickenWith Fried Rice
$5.50.....At China Buffet, 1245 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
How Much Do We Spend On War?
Has the nation that built the Hoover Dam? Brought electricity to the rural South and engineered the interstate highway system lost its appetite for big public works projects? At a time when other countries are pouring money into steel and concrete,
is the U.S. unwilling to think long-term?
here
Michael E. Arth In Tampa
Monday, 25 October 20106:30 to 8:30.
University of South Florida, Marshall Student Center
Tampa
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Milanesa SteakWith Black Beans And Yellow Rice.
$8.99.....At Ruban's Cuban, 4941 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Early Voters Find Ballot Questions Confusing
Early voters are finding out it's best to do your homework before going to the polls. The ballot in Hillsborough County has six questions.
Nathaniel P. Reed Endorses Amendment 4
My vote for Amendment 4 represents my discontent if not disgust with the return to an era of uncaring, anything goes development without caring for local input or the impact on our remaining undeveloped land.here
Florida Hometown Democracy
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Nina Hayden's Response To The Times And The Tribune
My engaging and passionate commitment to a variety of issues including education and juvenile justice is the motivating factor for my decision to run for State Senate District 16. It is also important for the constituents of my district to have two viable party options.Voters want a Senator with honesty, integrity and the ability to distribute justice. Voters especially want a candidate whose coffers are not largely funded by special interest groups and lobbyist because this candidate is better able to fight corrupt practices and backroom deals in the legislature.
This is the advantage of running as an unseasoned candidate.
One does not have to walk our legislative halls or step on the Senate floor to have a keen eye to detect that the Florida of today suffers from the decisions made by the Florida of yesterday. When the financial times were plenty the legislature squandered our resources and today continues to lean more on the taxpayer to pay for its unfair policies and lack of transparency in the budget process.
Let the voters instead of opinion pieces decide who they wish to vote for. With great enthusiasm I say vote for Nina Hayden! Let’s not look back! It’s time for a new menu with fresh seasoning.
Nina Hayden, Candidate for State Senate District 16
The Two Party Debate
Shawn Lee Burton Of Lutz
Kay's Killer CoughtDeputies arrested Shawn Lee Burton Tuesday in connection with last month's hit-and-run crash that killed a University of South Florida researcher riding her bicycle home from the lab.
here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
PicadilloWith Yellow Rice And Salad
$5.95....At Capdevila, 3246 W Columbus Dr, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Amanda Bentz Of Tampa
Kill Someone In Tampa, Get Probation!Woman who left the scene of a fatal accident, but then returned, will not go to prison. Amanda Bentz, was sentenced to five years' probation. Her attorney said she hadn’t realized she hit a person.
What's Up With That Judge Ronald Ficarrotta?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tampa Bay Homeless
Meet Kenny Rogers (What They Call Him)He Is From Milwaukee. Has Been Homeless Since 2000.
Traidor Robert Deposada
Robert Deposada has sold out his community. Deposada, a GOP operative from the failed Bush Presidency, crossed a critical line this week by developing and placing ads urging Latino voters to stay home and not vote during this important election cycle. The Republicans, aided by their translator Deposada, have decided that instead of correcting the failure of their candidates and their party to attract Latino voters it is easier and faster to beg folks to stay home.here
Shame On You Univision!
Linda Saul-Sena Testimonials
Linda Saul-Sena - Candidate for Hillsborough County Commission. Testimonials from Hillsborough County residents about Linda's good work in the community protecting neighborhoods, redevelop Channel District, Kennedy Blvd.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
BacalaoWith Yellow Rice And Yuca
$5.95.....At Deli-Plus, 4820 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
The Stogie Voted!
Governor - Michael E. ArthUS Senator - Kendrick Meek
Congress District 11 - Kathy Castor
Attorney General - Dan Gelber
Chief Financial Officer - Loranne Ausley
Commissioner Of Agriculture - Scott Maddox
County Commissioner #5 - Linda Saul-Sena
County Commissioner #7 - Neil Cosentino
School Board #6 - April Griffin
Soil And Water #5 - Anita Stewart
State Representative, #58 - Joe Redner
Amendments #1, #2, #4, #5, And #6 - Yes
Moving Hillsborough Forward - Yes
Economic Development Property Tax Exemption - No
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