Sunday, June 14, 2015
More Bullshit In Hillsborough County
The county paid a million dollars on focus groups, surveys and polls to tell them that more people would vote yes to a half cent sales tax hike than a full cent.
And their research showed residents want to see more of that money spent building and repairing roads than improving public transportation.
See chart above. This is a lie.
we want rail.
we want rail.
Rail wasn't even on the survey form. They told us to write it in. Check out our post on April 29, 2015 of the last meeting. here, It was all a sham.
At that meeting in Temple Terrace we were told that light rail, opponent and local Tea Bagger Sharon Calvert attends every meeting,
where were you?
Hillsborough County Commissioners don't waste our time
NO RAIL? NO NEW TAXES!
At that meeting in Temple Terrace we were told that light rail, opponent and local Tea Bagger Sharon Calvert attends every meeting,
where were you?
Hillsborough County Commissioners don't waste our time
NO RAIL? NO NEW TAXES!
What Pilar And Stogie Had For Lunch
Chicken Tacos and Chicken Bowl
With Caesar salads and Bloody Marys
At Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Spring Hill
Visit them here
Hillsborough County Young Democrats - June Meeting 2015 In Ybor
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Miami Cop Antonio Torres Murders Homeless Man in Front Of 50 Children
Police say two officers responded to an emergency call that a homeless guy
(Fritz Severe) was “armed with a metal object” in front of dozens of children at a city park and that one, a 20-year veteran of the department, “confronted the subject and shot him 5 times.
(Fritz Severe) was “armed with a metal object” in front of dozens of children at a city park and that one, a 20-year veteran of the department, “confronted the subject and shot him 5 times.
Witnesses, however, said Severe, a homeless 45-year-old who was familiar to local residents in the Overtown neighbourhood, was posing no threat to the children or the two officers who approached him, and was only waving his walking stick at them. here
“He was a homeless man, wasn’t bothering nobody. The man walks around, we see him every morning with his stick, the same little stick that he had in his hand when the police officer shot him five times.” Nichelle Green
A second witness, Stephanie Severance, said: “They really didn’t have to shoot that man. What happened to the tasers? Why couldn’t they tase him?”
In The US: 479 People Killed By Police So Far This Year
John Morgan: Writing a Big Check
We all need to chip in. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Cannathon 5K In Tampa
Culture Vultures: Preservation Advocacy
Friday, June 12, 2015
Wear The Canabis Band
Solidarity Sunday - Tampa
The Cuba Trade Act
Would finally end our outdated embargo policy and establish a new economic relationship with Cuba that will support increased trade for American businesses and help the Cuban economy and its people to flourish. here
66 percent of Americans favor ending the trade embargo. Latinos, in particular, believe the embargo should end with 73 percent favoring open trade. Many Republicans, and a few Democrats, oppose the Obama administration's push to reestablish relations with Cuba; most prominent among them is Florida Republican, Sen. Marco Rubio.
Labels:
Cuban Embargo,
Marco Rubio,
Miami Cuban Mafia
Thursday, June 11, 2015
No Rail? No New Tax In Hillsborough County!
Mike Merrill is WRONG!
“Rail, per se, did not poll very well,”
County Administrator Mike Merrill
County Administrator Mike Merrill
When I atended the Go Hillsborough public input meeting in Temple Terrace on April 28th Rail wasn't even an option on my survey form. I was told to write it in on the back. It was all a sham.
As you can see on this chart Rail and
Bike Lanes are our biggest priorities
Read about their lies here
Read our post on April 29th here
Hillsborough County Commissioners don't waste our time.
NO RAIL? NO NEW TAXES!
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Open faced Roast Beef sandwich
With Mashed Potatoes and Cole Slaw
At Jersey Cafe in Brooksville more
I was in Brooksville and stumble upon this great little cafe on Hwy 50. Besides great food and service (Thank you Kaitlyn and Kim) they offer suspended meals
for the needy and homeless.
for the needy and homeless.
Thank you for all you do, you are an inspiration
to all of us here.
to all of us here.
Visit them on Facebook and like their page. here
Meet Lateresa A Jones
For US Senate
I Understand how America was built and who built this country, WE THE PEOPLE and that's why I'm asking to be elected to represent us the people and take care of "The People's Business" in Washington as your US Senator. Check her out here
The Suspended Coffees Movement
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Hillsborough County GOP Corruption
The wage theft ordinance
(Miami-Dade model)
pitched by Hillsborough County Commissioner
Kevin Beckner was pushed aside by the five Republican members of the Hillsborough County Commission in favor of a watered down version that might cost the county more in the long run. They seem to favor an ordinance in Palm Beach County that sends $125,000 in public money to a local legal aid society to handle wage theft complaints. here
The Palm Beach model happens to be the one favored by the Florida Retail Federation, which lobbies on behalf of retailers and contacted
Hillsborough Commission Chair
Hillsborough Commission Chair
Sandy Murman
before the debate over Beckner’s proposal.
"The vote against adopting the Miami-Dade model seems more grounded in appearances and in appeasing a powerful lobby." Tampa Tribune
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Marco Rubio Fact
CFL NORML’s 3rd General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Tracey Carver-Allbritton: Racist In McKinney, Texas
What really happened
It appears that this situation wasn't because of a "fight" started between a group of "unruly" black kids - the fight actually started when a white couple came into an ongoing party of classmates and kids who all lived in the area to verbally abuse them
with racial slurs
with racial slurs
Black fuckers
Go back to your section 8 housing
and slapped the teenage girl who hosted the party
after she tried to defend a 14-year-old white girl who was also at the party and had stood up to them. Then those people left and called the police on the party claiming the black kids were fighting each other. here
Pic: Tracey Carver-Allbritton, woman who assaulted the teenagers & used racial slurs. Works at @bankofamerica.
Bank of America has an Ethical Hotline
in case you want to let them know how you feel about her.
1.888.411.1744
Bank of America has an Ethical Hotline
in case you want to let them know how you feel about her.
1.888.411.1744
GOP = Grand Obstructionist Party
Local Artist Dante Hadley
Hi! I'm Dante and this is my Facebook art page. From one post to the next there is no way to tell what i may do next, so check back cause what ever it is it will be ...interesting. here
Top 10 Countries With the Best Public Transportation Systems
US Not On List
1. Hong Kong
2. Singapore
3. United Arab Emirates
4. The Netherlands
5. Switzerland
6. Japan
7. Germany
8. France
9. Spain
10. United Kingdom
We spend our money on other things!
Monday, June 8, 2015
Give Texas Back To Mexico
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To the black Tampa PD cop who told me to put my camera down at the Fight for 15 rally at the Mickey Ds on MLK on June 5th. What do you think of cameras now?
To the black Tampa PD cop who told me to put my camera down at the Fight for 15 rally at the Mickey Ds on MLK on June 5th. What do you think of cameras now?
Eric Casebolt
Some residents are defending the police violence. A sign thanking officers was on display Sunday at the pool. here
“This lady was saying racial slurs to some friends that came to the cookout. She was saying such things as ‘black effer’ and ‘that’s why you live in Section 8 homes, Then, according to Tatiana Rhodes, who is black, a white neighbor came up to me and smacked me in my face. Rhodes told E. Johnson, a photographer who recorded the conversation and uploaded it online
Craig Ranch North Community
“This lady was saying racial slurs to some friends that came to the cookout. She was saying such things as ‘black effer’ and ‘that’s why you live in Section 8 homes, Then, according to Tatiana Rhodes, who is black, a white neighbor came up to me and smacked me in my face. Rhodes told E. Johnson, a photographer who recorded the conversation and uploaded it online
Craig Ranch North Community
Kathy Castor - Get This Party Started
Local Treasure Rep. Kathy Castor, has given Hillsborough County a not-so-subtle nudge to get moving on the proposed ferry service that would link MacDill Air Force Base with the southeastern part of the county. In a letter to County Administrator Mike Merrill, Castor asked him to get this party started “as expeditiously as possible.” here
Labels:
Ed Turanchik,
Kathy Castor,
Local Treasures
HOW TO FIX THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Fire Allison Tant and hire
Susan Smith
Democrats want to see real Democrats running for office. Mmobilize the base. The voters are there, the task is to give them a reason to vote.When you put up lifelong Republicans who can’t be differentiated from Democrats, there’s no reason for Democratic voters to vote.
Rick Scott is the poster child for corrupt government. And yet we didn’t beat him.we couldn’t beat him because we didn’t put up a true blue candidate (Nan Rich) who could challenge him on his policies. Instead, we put up a lifelong Republican (Charlie Crist) who’d just changed parties. Once you have your dedicated Democrat voting, they will vote for ALL the Democrats all the way down the ballot.
Put up corporate Democrats all you want. Keep giving us lifelong Republicans to vote for. We’ll keep rejecting them. Let us know when you’re ready to win some elections with some real true blue Democrats and we’ll be right there behind you.
Thank you Brook Hines and The Florida Squeeze for this awesome piece.
Democrats want to see real Democrats running for office. Mmobilize the base. The voters are there, the task is to give them a reason to vote.When you put up lifelong Republicans who can’t be differentiated from Democrats, there’s no reason for Democratic voters to vote.
Rick Scott is the poster child for corrupt government. And yet we didn’t beat him.we couldn’t beat him because we didn’t put up a true blue candidate (Nan Rich) who could challenge him on his policies. Instead, we put up a lifelong Republican (Charlie Crist) who’d just changed parties. Once you have your dedicated Democrat voting, they will vote for ALL the Democrats all the way down the ballot.
Put up corporate Democrats all you want. Keep giving us lifelong Republicans to vote for. We’ll keep rejecting them. Let us know when you’re ready to win some elections with some real true blue Democrats and we’ll be right there behind you.
Thank you Brook Hines and The Florida Squeeze for this awesome piece.
Labels:
Allison Tant,
Brook Hines,
Susan Smith
Marco Rubio #1 GOP Chicken Hawk
On CNN’s The Lead last September, Rubio made it clear ground troops would “likely be needed” to “finish the job” on ISIS. He has quickly earned the respect of the hawkish wing of the foreign policy establishment, especially the neocons that got us into Iraq.
The wars Rubio decided not to fight in include: Gulf War, Bosnian War, Kosovo War, War in Afghanistan
and Iraq War. The American troops killed in those conflicts
totaled 7,041. here
The wars Rubio decided not to fight in include: Gulf War, Bosnian War, Kosovo War, War in Afghanistan
and Iraq War. The American troops killed in those conflicts
totaled 7,041. here
Jeb And Rubio Support Oil Drilling 50 Miles From Tampa Bay
(50 miles from Tampa Bay)
of domestic energy production. That's a flip-flop for Bush, who as governor fought such bids to allow rigs closer to
Florida's coastline. here
Florida's coastline. here
Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson came out as the state's initial defender by recently filing a bill that counters the
pro-drilling measure.
pro-drilling measure.
Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2015/06/07/5838329_squash-latest-lawmaker-push-to.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2015/06/07/5838329_squash-latest-lawmaker-push-to.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy
Labels:
Bill Nelson,
Gulf Offshore Drilling,
Jeb Bush,
Marco Rubio
Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus
With Special Guest
Mary Mulhern
June 10th- 6pm
June 10th- 6pm
@ Sal & Libby's Montauro Ristorante
2501 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa
2501 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa
Labels:
Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus,
Mary Mulhern,
Sal & Libby's Montauro Ristorante
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Free Lube For Uninsured Florida GOP Voters
The Florida GOP controlled House
Voted 72-41
against accepting $18 billion in federal funds over a decade to help low-income workers purchase health care plans. here
Are you feeling it yet? We know it has to hurt.
Order your free tube today.
It will make the experience more memorable.
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while supplies last. One tube per victim please.
Labels:
Florida GOP,
FreeLube@YborCityStogie.com
Marco Rubio, A Man Of Many Religions
A conservative, anti-gay marriage candidate, has lost and found his religion several times. As a child in Miami, he was a Roman Catholic. When his family moved to Las Vegas, he became a Mormon. When the family moved back to Florida he became a Catholic again. And then, in 2000, he began attending Christ Fellowship in Miami, a fundamentalist mega church. Now he attends both Christ Fellowship and a Catholic church. He attends Christ Fellowship on Saturday nights and goes to Mass on Sundays at St. Louis Catholic Church. here
Rubio Godly Highlights
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
- Pushed $60M tax subsidy for Marlins baseball stadium.
- Accused of sweetheart deal: $200K profit on sale of house.
- Eliminate taxes on capital gains; lower corporate tax rates.
- Endless death row appeals hinder justice.
- Presided over $2.3B cut to Florida public education.
- Grow our energy industry, not "clean energy."
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases.
- Fix environment with free market, not government mandates.
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record.
- We need a long-term commitment to Afghanistan.
- Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record.
- Accused of using campaign funds for personal expenses.
- Opposes government-run healthcare.
- Benefits have to be less generous to save Social Security.
- Extend Bush tax cuts, even for high earners.
- here
Nickelback - If Everyone Cared
Jeb Bush to increase the retirement age for Social Security eligibility
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Florida Pipeline Scandal
Tons of toxic waste is being dumped into St. Johns River, daily, by the Koch Brothers company, Georgia-Pacific. Rick Scott and Jeb Bush, are also involved. here
Rep. Mario (Frado) Diaz-Balart
House Republicans voted Thursday to keep restrictions on Americans seeking to travel to Cuba. The Republican provision is the handiwork of Rep. Mario (Frado) Diaz-Balart, a top Lieutenant in The Miami Cuban Mafia. The White House has threatened to veto the bill.
South Florida can rid itself of this cancer. Check out Alina Valdes
Hillsborough County Right Wing News
- The shady deal between Ken Hagan and Victor Crist can be put to rest.
- Legendary Right-Winger Jim Norman wants to fill Kevin Beckner's seat on the county board. Will any big-name Right-Wingers file to challenge him. Our old friend Ronda Storms didn't return calls to the Times, but she tends to lie low until she's ready to pounce. Also beware of local Tea Party extraordinaire Sharon Calvert. Others (Ray Young, E.J. Otero and Tim Schock) also want in.
- Corporate Welfare king Ken Hagan wants to run for mayor in 2019. here
The Awesome Miami-Dade Police
Possessing misdemeanor amounts of marijuana in Miami-Dade County could bring a $100 fine instead of a criminal charge under a new proposal backed by police brass. here
Grady Judd and David Gee please read.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article23138238.html#storylink=cpy
Communist League of Tampa
We’re a group of internationalist communists in the Tampa area who are aiming to make our politics relevant and meaningful for the 21st century. here
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