Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Who Is Rod Smith?
Last night the Hillsborough County Democratic party hosted a Get Out the Vote rally in Ybor City.
“Seventy five times he took the 5th Amendment, I wanna tell you what the 5th Amendment is, folks…..you can hide behind it. That’s your constitutional right. Because that will keep you from being prosecuted. But you can’t take the 5th and think you can become the governor of the state of Florida!”......Rod Smith
Please Don't Vote For Rick Scott.
“Seventy five times he took the 5th Amendment, I wanna tell you what the 5th Amendment is, folks…..you can hide behind it. That’s your constitutional right. Because that will keep you from being prosecuted. But you can’t take the 5th and think you can become the governor of the state of Florida!”......Rod Smith
Please Don't Vote For Rick Scott.
Tampa Bay Homeless
Meet Dave, Again
Since Last Time I Met Dave, He Is Still Homeless.
Says He Had A Heart Attack And Is Trying To Get Disability Benefits.
Since Last Time I Met Dave, He Is Still Homeless.
Says He Had A Heart Attack And Is Trying To Get Disability Benefits.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Palomilla Steak
With Fried Rice And Platanos
$7.95.....At Arco Iris Cafe, 4001 N Habana Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
With Fried Rice And Platanos
$7.95.....At Arco Iris Cafe, 4001 N Habana Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Lindsay Lohan Is Broke
Jeff Greene Please Help!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Kendrick Meek 24 Hour Campaign Swing Across Florida
No Sleep, No Hotel, Just One Candidate Fighting For Florida
The 24 hour sprint will begin Sunday evening in Tampa at a rally with college students and end Monday evening with a rally in Kendrick's hometown Miami.
Sunday - 8:30pm
Marshall Student Center
The 24 hour sprint will begin Sunday evening in Tampa at a rally with college students and end Monday evening with a rally in Kendrick's hometown Miami.
Sunday - 8:30pm
Marshall Student Center
University of South Florida, Tampa
Ken Hagan A No Show
Anti-Incumbent = Anti-Republican in Florida
No matter how you slice or dice it, no matter what Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Fox News or the Republican Party may say – the only way to vote against the status quo, against incumbents, against the culture of corruption and gridlock that has gripped Florida government for years now, is to vote against almost everyone affiliated with the party that has controlled every branch of government for over a decade.
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The Lying Sack Of Poop
Jim Norman Is Back On The Ballot
Cast A Protest Vote. Check Out These Two Write In Candidates.
Derek Crabb And Kimberly Renspie
Remember To Bring A Pen.
Cast A Protest Vote. Check Out These Two Write In Candidates.
Derek Crabb And Kimberly Renspie
Remember To Bring A Pen.
Ken Hagan's Confederate Memorial Day
The Real Pam Bondi
Before she was running, Pam Bondi was busy manipulating the legal system to keep a dog from a Louisiana family that was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. How can Floridians trust someone who uses the legal system to destroy a family to be their Attorney General. They CAN'T.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Florida, Guess Who's Voting?
"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote." ~ George Jean Nathan. This is Florida after all, and we've seen plenty of elections where just hundreds of votes can make the difference between progress and more of the same.
GOP: The Party Of Nothing
Something To Think About Before You Vote
The Florida Senate has been under Republican control since 1992, the Florida House since 1996, and we've had a Republican governor since 1999. If you think Florida's economy is the result of national laws and policies, please take note that the U.S. House and Senate were controlled by Republicans for 11 of the last 15 years and the presidency was held by a Republican for eight of the last 10 years.
It is not logical to blame President Barack Obama for failing to clean up the economic mess created by Republicans holding national and state office in less than two years.
If you are unhappy with the state of Florida's economy, "something different" would be to replace the Republicans who created this mess with some Democrats who might be able to clean it up.
Leanne Giles, Of Seminole. Letter In The St. Pete Times.
It is not logical to blame President Barack Obama for failing to clean up the economic mess created by Republicans holding national and state office in less than two years.
If you are unhappy with the state of Florida's economy, "something different" would be to replace the Republicans who created this mess with some Democrats who might be able to clean it up.
Leanne Giles, Of Seminole. Letter In The St. Pete Times.
Why would anyone besides the wealthy belong to this party, How does someone vote against their own self intrest?
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.
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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
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.
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
Sean Bedlam At The Comics Lounge
US Giving Away Bags Of Money
These Americans Need Help!
Why are we sending Afghan President Hamid Karzai "bags of money"?
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Help The Homeless, I Might Be Taking Your Pic In A Few Years!
Homeless Coalition Of Hillsborough County
Why are we sending Afghan President Hamid Karzai "bags of money"?
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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. 30
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30
The Club at Treasure Island
400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island
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DOORS OPEN AT 6:30
The Club at Treasure Island
400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island
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Rick Kriseman Sign Waving
Rick Kriseman waves signs in St. Petersburg one week before Election Day, 2010.
Jim Davis And Kelly Benjamin
Light Rail Discussion
If 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
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If 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
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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.
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grievously injured with a wound to the back of her head.
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Dan Gelber Speaks With WMNF
Monday, October 25, 2010
Russ Patterson For The Florida State House
Michael E. Arth Crashes The Debate
Ybor Flavors - Grotto Cooking
World Famous Gaspar's Grotto In Ybor City
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Marco Rubio: Too Extreme For Florida
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Carne Guisada
With Yellow Rice
$5.95.....At Deli-Plus, 4820 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal!
Eat Local!
With 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.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Ybor City: Black & White Collection
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.
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Congratulations Mr. Garcia!
Joe Garcia For Congress
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.
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Congratulations Mr. Garcia!
Joe Garcia For Congress
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Kung Pao Chicken
With Fried Rice
$5.50.....At China Buffet, 1245 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
With 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
Linda Saul-Sena On WMNF
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?
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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?
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Michael E. Arth In Tampa
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What Stogie Had For Lunch
Milanesa Steak
With 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!
With 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.
Marco Rubio: Too Extreme For Florida
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.
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Florida Hometown Democracy
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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
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
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