Homeless Living In Tampa
Friday, May 15, 2015
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Rick Scott
Healthcare experience may not be a prerequisite to get onto the newly created Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding, but contributing to political committee and candidates doesn’t hurt. here
Jacksonville Cops Kill D'angelo Reyes Stallworth
Two white Jacksonville Sheriff's Office deputies killed Stallworth on May 12
after shooting him several times in the back. The police showed up at Planters
Walk apartments to serve an eviction notice. They claimed that they thought
Stallworth looked suspicious and got into a confrontation with him. As
Stallworth ran away, both officers fired a combined six rounds, killing him. here
Family and supporters of D'angelo Stallworth gather for a candlelight vigil after police shot and killed him on May 12
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Why We Love Our Representative Kathy Castor
Call her and thank her.
Please call her Washington, D.C. office:
Representative Kathy Castor
Florida Taxpayers Taking It Deep
Florida GOP Senate President Andy Gardiner is telling state senators that taxpayers will pay their legal bills as part of an ongoing lawsuit over state senate districts.
The trial over the senate districts is scheduled for September. The groups contend the districts approved in 2012 violate a voter-approved amendment that says districts cannot be drawn to benefit incumbents or a particular party.
The GOP-controlled Florida Legislature since 2012 has already spent millions defending congressional and legislative maps. here
Jeb Bush A Good Christian
Jeb Bush: Stronger 'Christian voice' needed in world here
Jeb Bush: I would have authorized Iraq invasion here
Whatever you do to another it is as tho you were doing it to Jesus for he said:"In as much as ye have done it into one of the least of these, my brothers, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)
Jesus said many people thru the ages would claim to be his followers but would actually be the followers of Satan. He called them
Wolves in Sheep's clothing.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Call Mayor Buckhorn Tomorrow
6am - 5pm
813.274.6251
The Tampa Police Department's current approach of "proactive" policing victimizes far too many in the Bay Area's Black community. We can most specifically see this manifested in the biking citation and arrest disparities. We are calling for an immediate end to the Bike citation program and an expansion in the current Department of Justice investigation to review the po...licing policies, practices,and arrest in Tampa.
Call Mayor Buckhorn and tell him,
"As a citizen in this city, I demand that there be an immediate end to the Bike citation program that disproportionately affects black people in this city. I also call for an immediate expansion of the DOJs investigation to include all arrest and policing practices in Tampa". The new chief has said he will continue this practice.
They are getting in trouble for things we all did as kids. Mayor Bob, Jane Castor and Chief Eric Ward we will never let you forget this.
You all should be ASHAMED!
Stand With Florida Postal workers
May 14 National Day of Action
With the union's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the U.S. Postal Service set to expire in less than a month, APWU negotiators and union members are turning up the heat. Postal workers are demanding Good Postal Service! Good Jobs!
With the union's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the U.S. Postal Service set to expire in less than a month, APWU negotiators and union members are turning up the heat. Postal workers are demanding Good Postal Service! Good Jobs!
In Tampa
Main Airport Post Office
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Don Barron; (813) 300-6808; dbarron@apwu.org
Commerce Finance Downtown
401 North Ashley Drive
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: David Bernstein/Don Barron; (813) 839-4233; (812) 876-1697; specialdelivery_db@yahoo.com
Also in Miami, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Ft Myers and Bradenton
Florida's Medicaid Coverage Gap
The refusal of Gov. Scott and Florida House Republicans to expand health care has left nearly one million hardworking Floridians stuck in what's been called "the coverage gap." Who are these Floridians, what are their challenges, and what can all of us do to help? That's what the documentary "The Gap" and these house parties are all about.
Find a local house party close to you and sign up to attend today. Together, we can close the coverage gap and provide quality health coverage for our friends, family, and neighbors.
In Tampa
Jimmie B. Keel Public Library
2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa
Thursday, May 21, 6:00 PM
In St. Pete
St. Petersburg Public Library Main Branch
3745 9th Ave N, St Pete
Wednesday (Today), May 13, 4:30 PM
Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Shut Down Local Business
Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies say a tip received by Tampa Bay's Snitch Line led them to a marijuana growing operation in Lutz. here
Detectives seized 20 marijuana plants, 18 seedlings, 2 ballasts, and two 1000-watt sodium vapor bulbs with ceiling shields.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Liberals Win: Don't Mess With Elizabeth Warren
Senate Democrats dealt President Barack Obama a stinging setback on trade blocking efforts to begin a full-blown debate on his initiatives. Several Democrats said Obama erred by
pointedly criticizing a leading Democratic foe on trade, Sen. Elizabeth Warren
of Massachusetts, in an interview with Yahoo News. These Democrats said they
bristled when Obama suggested Warren was poorly informed and politically
motivated. Democratic senators said they also are tired of seeing the Democratic
president cozy up to Republicans on trade. here
Great job Democrats!
Great job Democrats!
Hands Across the Sand - Gandy Bridge
will be holding what is historically one of the largest gathering of folks joining hands to say yes to clean energy and no to dirty fuels. info
What Pilar And Stogie Had For Lunch
Pilar had Chicken on the grille
With Arroz Con Gandules and salad
Stogie had Bistec De Palomilla
With Moro and Salad
At Azucar Sandwich Shop in Clair-Mel City
Don't look like much, but the food is awesome. Visit them here
Eat Local! Support Local Businesses
Obama attacks Warren
The #1 agenda item of corporate America is passing bad trade deals that hurt
workers and were written by big corporations in secret.
It's sad that President Obama is their biggest ally and is now attacking
Elizabeth Warren:
The trade proposal under consideration was written by giant corporations in
secret. Warren pointed out that provisions (that were leaked) would allow
corporations to overturn our nation's Wall Street reforms and other
regulations. Obama has tried to belittle Warren with insults -- saying she's just wrong
without actually disputing her core points. President Obama has never attacked Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
the way he's attacking Elizabeth Warren. Will you stand up to big corporations
and defend Warren?
Volusia County decorated war veteran will face trial for using medical marijuana
On May 18th, a decorated war veteran will face trial for using
medical marijuana. Jared Hunter, desperate to save his own life when prescribed
medications did not work, tried marijuana, and now he faces a jury trial in
Volusia County before the Honorable Terence R. Perkins. here
“It is appalling that a man who risked his life to serve our country and protect
our freedoms now has to fight for his freedom because he chose to use medical
marijuana to treat his PTSD. PTSD is a debilitating condition
specifically listed on the new petition, so when this passes dedicated soldiers
such as Mr. Hunter will have the ability to go to their doctor and receive a
recommendation for medical marijuana." Ben Pollara, Campaign Manager with United for Care.
Don't Go In The Water In Florida
Zachary Motal lost his foot and
part of his lower leg.
part of his lower leg.
Doctors say it was caused by flesh-eating bacteria that he contacted during a
day at Fort Myers Beach. here
Monday, May 11, 2015
Tampa's monthly worker meetup
With host local treasure Norwood Orrick
Ist Sunday of every month
At Lee's Grocery, 2210 N Central Ave, Tampa
Ybor Radical Cinema Club: Rank and File
A screening and discussion of the Ken Loach film Rank and File. Originally produced for television, Rank and File dramatizes a wildcat strike which took place in a company town in the 1970's.
Tonight 7pm at Ybor Daily Market in Ybor City
CSFR - Tampa Public Meeting
The Committee to Stop FBI Repression - Tampa will be having its first public meeting! Come see what CSFR is all about and how you can get involved. We will be presenting a class about the FBI and political repression, as well as discussing ways we can work to fight repression of Arab- and Muslim-Americans in our community.
Saturday, May 16, at 2:00pm, info
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Happy Mothers Day
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| I saw this woman on a sidewalk yesterday morning. On my way home she was still there. I stopped and asked her didn't she have somewhere to go. She told me she was in the hospital but they could not find anything wrong with her. She said law enforcement took all her money and dumped her there. I asked didn't she have any children that could take care of her. She said she didn't need any help and that god would take care of her. I gave her a few dollars and left. The second pic is of where we think she sleeps. On the sidewalk in front of a closed store. We don't believe, but at times like these we wish The Crist did come back and kick some fucking ass. |
We Don't Care What Steve Schale Has To Say
On CNN: "It would certainly be better to not have him in the race,(Grayson) tends to sort of rely on hyperbole and invective, and I'm not sure that's the kind of primary which is healthy for us. I think it's a center-right state, I think he is not electable in a general and I think he has the ability to create a pretty divisive primary if he runs," here
Pic: Pounding the pavement in Pinellas County on behalf of Florida GOP candidate Chris Latvala back in August 2014 here
Local Treasure Deborah Newell Tornello
Will be joining the wonderful Nicole Sandler, on her show Radio or Not..., for a new segment they are calling Flori-DUH. They are going to see if they cram a week's worth of Florida lunacy into thirty minutes. here
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Rick Scott admits he used dead mother in campaign as a sham
[In 2013] Scott said his mother's death changed his perspective and he could no longer "in good conscience" oppose expanding health care coverage to nearly 1 million Floridians.
Scott conceded this week that was all a ruse. He now says his support for Medicaid expansion was a calculated move designed to win support from the Obama administration for the state's proposal to hand over control of Medicaid to private insurance companies. At the time, he denied that his support was tied to a deal with the federal government. here
FreeLube@YborCityStogie.com
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Chicken Tacos with a Bloody Mary
Served by the awesome Gaby
At WingHouse of Kissimmee
3405 W. Vine St., Kissimmee
Visit them here
Sarasota's Right Wing Infestation
Donald Trump takes credit for helping thrust Sarasota’s Republican Party into national prominence and making the region a must-stop for some of the most important conservatives in American politics. Uber Right Wingers radio host Sean Hannity, Tea Party star Allen West and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, have all filed through downtown Sarasota — averaging 1,000 people per event. here
FreeLube@YborCityStogie.com
Friday, May 8, 2015
Tampa To La Habana Ferry
The U.S. government's decision this week to allow ferries to take people to Cuba and back could open doors for Tampa Bay. here
Thank you Rep. Kathy Castor for supporting medical marijuana
The Death Of Conservatism In America
Republicans and conservatives
have a brand problem.
Republicans are baffled by Hillary Clinton’s persistent lead in the polls despite months of bad publicity. the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released Monday showing Clinton ahead of both Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio by 6 points, Scott Walker by 10, and Rand Paul by 3.
The New York Times/CBS poll released a day later
showed what the GOP is up against:
Only 29 percent of Americans had a favorable view of the Republican Party,
while 43 percent had a positive view of the Democrats. The survey also documented a steady but little-noticed trend: Americans, by their own self-description, are becoming less conservative. here
Rick Scott vows no Medicaid expansion
After meeting privately with HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell on Wednesday, Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott emerged defiant, declaring his absolute opposition to expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. here
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