"Bernie running for prez, and now Alan Grayson is running for senate. So much awesome!"
Friday, July 10, 2015
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Wheelbarrows of cash utility companies dump in Tallahassee
Pam Bondi and
Florida's Chamber of Commerce
Have both joined with mega utility companies to fight a constitutional amendment on solar power that embraces a competitive marketplace.
The simple truth is Florida's leaders are a bunch of lemmings running in unison in whichever direction the power companies tell them. Utility companies have donated $12 million to the campaigns of state lawmakers since 2010. Seven members of the chamber's board of directors are employed by the electric industry. Power companies are forever trying to gouge consumers — to the tune of billions — for nuclear plant construction and fracking operations.
The bottom line is this wouldn't be a problem if the Public (Corporate) Service Commission did its job and actually regulated electric monopolies. Or if state legislators showed more interest in reining in their sugar daddies. here
The simple truth is Florida's leaders are a bunch of lemmings running in unison in whichever direction the power companies tell them. Utility companies have donated $12 million to the campaigns of state lawmakers since 2010. Seven members of the chamber's board of directors are employed by the electric industry. Power companies are forever trying to gouge consumers — to the tune of billions — for nuclear plant construction and fracking operations.
FBI Is Now Investigating The Broward County Sheriff's Office
A beloved computer engineer who had never been in trouble a day in his life, Jermaine McBean was shot and killed in the apartment complex where he lived in Broward County, more than two years ago. To this day, the sheriff's office has kept the case in limbo and still not taken the case to a grand jury. It was just announced that the FBI is launching its own probe into McBean's killing. here
Kenny Stabler RIP
The Snake is dead at 69!
Been a Raiders fan since I was 10. He was always my favorite.
Ken Stabler belongs in Hall of Fame here
So Sad, I will miss him.
Florida GOP Culture Of Corruption
The Florida Supreme Court took a wrecking ball to Florida’s political landscape Thursday, throwing out the state’s carefully-crafted congressional districts drawn by the GOP-led Legislature and ordered a new map within 100 days. here
Thursday, July 9, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Half Slab of Ribs and Pulled Pork Sandwich
At Rons Roadside Grille in Garden Grove
I pass this place all the time on my way to Brooksville. It is always packed. My friend and I stopped in for lunch. He had the Pulled Pork and I had the Ribs. I can see why it is a local favorite. The Ribs were perfectly cooked, best Baby Back Ribs I have ever had and the service was great. Thank you Katherine, we will be back. Visit them on Facebook and like their page. here
Jeb Bush: People Need to Work Longer Hours
A 2014 Gallup poll found that already many
Americans employed full-time report working, on average, 47 hours a week, while
nearly 4 in 10 say they work at least 50 hours a week.
US workers work more hours than workers in any other large, industrialized
country, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development. here
Marco Rubio: Lower Corporate Tax Rates
Rubio jabbed at Democrats, for policies that he said stifle job growth and "snuff out innovation" namely, their push for a higher minimum wage and for tax increases on the wealthy. here
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Miami Cuban Mafia Trying To Stop Obama's Cuba Normalization
President Obama’s announcement last week that the U.S. will restore diplomatic relations with communist Cuba on July 20 – and will open an embassy there a few days after – is angering the MCM. Their options to stop the Administration are limited. But they’re moving against Obama’s new engagement policy nonetheless, and it’s shaping up as one of the summer’s big political battles. here
How Much Did Pam Bondi Spend Fighting Gay Marriage?
State Rep. David Richardson (D-Miami Beach) wants to know what the Sunshine State spent fighting equal marriage rights for the past several years. here
Heights Unites Benefit Bonanza 2015
September 26 - 2pm
To benefit the The Centre for Girls - Tampa!
C4G is safe space in Seminole Heights where girls can play, learn, create, and grow in a nurturing and fun environment. Then, after you complete your hunt, you'll get to party down at MF Arts Ybor with free beer, live music and art, local vendors, food trucks and lots more!
No Love For Rubio In Cuba
"He wants to kill us!"
Alain Marcelo
"If Marco Rubio becomes president, we're done for. He's against Cuba in every possible way. Hillary Clinton understands much more the case of Cuba. Rubio and these Republicans, they are
still stuck in 1959."
still stuck in 1959."
Héctor Montiel
Miami Cuban Mafia Ezposed
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Christopher Cano Speaks Out
Selfishness, Sellouts, and Insulting Sacrifice
A recent wave of flag burning protest have become viral across the nation. These protestors represent various groups that are protesting racism in America. They say that the American Flag represents oppression and bondage to them, and they are utilizing their First Amendment Rights to burn it in protest. Clearly there is nothing more infuriating and disrespectful to the patriots of this nation than burning the American Flag. As a former member of the United States Air Force, this author finds these so called activists’ actions reprehensible.
Sadly, many of these activists had credibility at one point because they fought for just causes: immigration reform, equal rights, and ending institutionalized racism in America. These are all causes that this author has supported and continues to support, but it is the organizers of these protest that one can no longer support. It is quite ironic that these protestors claim the flag is one of oppression and bondage, yet demand the protection of the First Amendment to protect their right to burn it. They call patriots who condemn them sellouts and Uncle Tom’s. They speak so low of this nation with little regard for the sacrifices made for their Freedom of Speech. America is far from perfect and there are clear inequalities that have been institutionalized in this nation, yet there are men and women from every walk of life that have put on the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Each of these veterans chose to be one color, one voice, and one heart so they could make us a more perfect union.
American Freedom is not some abstract ideal. It is a living concept that is constantly evolving. It has widened its arms to immigrants from every nation, who upon their naturalization swear to defend its Constitution. Yes, American Freedom has its hands stained in the blood of slavery. Yet, it also has its hands stained with the blood of those soldiers who died defending it. Soldiers like the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the 92nd Infantry Division, 332nd Fighter Group, the 65th Infantry Division, Colonel Virgilio Cordero, Lt. Colonel Ray Perez and countless others. So the question must be posed to these organizers who have such disdain for America, are these brave servicemen and women of color who have bled for the stars and stripes, Uncle Tom’s and sellouts in their eyes? Men like General Colin Powell or women like General Marcia Anderson?
Currently there American veterans in Tijuana who have been deported. Men who have bled for the stars and stripes. These brave men have been done a great injustice and this author would gladly trade these organizers in exchange for these brave men. The irony of hiding behind the First Amendment’s guarantee of Free Speech, for burning the same Flag that has real blood shed to protect it, must be lost on these unpatriotic protestors. All one can really take away from their message is they have never been of service to their country.
By Christopher Cano, Community Organizer
Florida Medical Marijuana 2016
Volunteer collecting signatures for petition at the
Jan Platt Library in Tampa
Have you signed yet?
Pic Thanks to Mayra Figueroa
Huge Joint On A Boat In Temple Terrace
The Temple Terrace July 4th parade had a float with a "blunt" message, a giant marijuana joint
on a boat. The folks at the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, Ellen Snelling and Amy Ronshausen were not happy. They might as well get use to it. They are on the wrong side of history and they know it.
Thanks Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce,
you guys are awesome! here
Monday, July 6, 2015
Hang Out With Tampa Bay's Leading Activists
Want to hang out with some of Tampa Bay's leading activists? Then come to Lee's Grocery on Central Ave in Tampa for Norwood Orrick's monthly worker meetup.
GREAT CRAFT BEERS AND THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!
GREAT CRAFT BEERS AND THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!
RSVP here
Beware: Florida GOP Posing As Dems
Besides Patrick Murphy,
Milagro Canizares
is the latest Democrat (DINO).
She is seeking the District 9 seat on the Broward County Commission.
She is actually a registered Republican living in Palm Beach County.
Canizares gave an Boynton Beach address. Voter databases show Canizares is a registered Republican in Miami-Dade County. Despite signing a legal document on June 25, 2015 claiming to be a Democrat, Canizares admitted she is still a registered Republican. “I will take care of it next week, I am looking for a job right now.” Canizares said. here
The Infestation Continues!
The Infestation Continues!
Florida's Culture Of Corruption Pam Bondi: No Solar In Florida
Pam Bondi's office is asking the Florida Supreme Court to not allow a proposed constitutional amendment to promote solar energy on next year's ballot. here
Floridians for Solar Choice
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Florida Teacher Gets 22 Years For Making Teenage Boys Dreams Come True
Hot For Teacher - Florida Overkill
Jennifer Fichter, a 30-year-old former Florida teacher who pleaded guilty to having sex with teenage students was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison. We have real live child rapist and molesters out there. Here we are giving a concensual relationship the same amount of merit as a child rapist.
One mother spoke in court about how her son and her family are still negatively affected by the inappropriate relationship. What BULL-SHIT! here
What a miscarriage of justice, only in Florida!
What a miscarriage of justice, only in Florida!
St Pete's Courageous 12
In 1965, a dozen black St. Petersburg
police officers known as the Courageous 12 sued for discrimination – and won.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Alan Grayson raised $110,000 in 24 hours
Off an email asking people if he should run for Senate.
“You are a supporter. That’s why I send you these notes. Now, I need to ask you an important question,”
he wrote in a message on Wednesday.
“Should I run for the U.S. Senate?" here
he wrote in a message on Wednesday.
“Should I run for the U.S. Senate?" here
Jeb Bush Makes $556,283 Off Obamacare
According to tax returns released by Mr. Bush’s campaign on Tuesday, he sold $1,103,424 worth of stock in Tenet Healthcare in September and October of 2013, yielding a capital gain of $556,283.
Why did Tenet's stocks outperform other stocks? Because investors anticipated that Obamacare would make hospitals more profitable, with increased usage and fewer payment defaults by uninsured patients. here
Friday, July 3, 2015
Hillsborough County GOP Corruption
The Fox Guarding the Hen House
"The one essential advantage Dougherty had for the EPC gig was an intensive lobbying campaign on her behalf by influential business and development interests. In the real world, if powerful business and development types were aggressively pushing for their choice to lead an agency charged with protecting the environment from business and development concerns, one might well conclude such naked special interest arm-twisting would be a disqualifying factor. In Hillsborough County, such wheeling and dealing leads to a coronation."
Daniel Ruth on Janet Dougherty's new Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission gig. here
Tampa Bay Follow Miami/Dade
Starting this month, people caught with small amounts of marijuana in Miami-Dade County could walk away with a civil citation and no
criminal charge.
criminal charge.
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