Monday, August 10, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Hot Wings
Baked, No Grease
With a new beer, we are trying to taste them all.
At where we eat the best Pizza in town.
(Sorry, CDB's)
Lee's Grocery on Central Ave. in Tampa Heights
Visit them here, and like their page
(but please don't tell anyone.)
We Want A Referendum To Kick Out The Hillsborough County Commissioners Because They Ignored The Referendum
"It's a disgrace,what are they waiting for, another referendum for the next election to kick them out because they ignored the referendum?" Jan Platt
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Two Republicans get it.
People overwhelmingly approved that amendment, that was the message and we can't forget or lose sight of what that message was." Sandy Murman
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Stacy White said he expects to unveil a new proposal within six weeks to fund and "revitalize" ELAPP. Where is Kevin Beckner on this?
Does Ken Hagan need the money for Corporate Welfare or to give to Hollywood filmmakers?
Remember White and Miller wanted to use some of the BP money.
Remember White and Miller wanted to use some of the BP money.
Marco Rubio Has Worst Missed-Vote Record In The U.S. Senate
In July alone, he missed more than half the Senate votes. In June, Rubio missed 67 percent of votes, including taking an entire week off for fundraising in California and to attend a candidate gathering in Utah. here
It's way past time to get serious about transit in Tampa Bay
In Tampa Bay cars are the #1 generator of greenhouse gases. The commission wants to ask us for a 1/2 sales tax that is 65%, at a minimum, for roads. The referendum even includes maintenance of roads, a core county function. That's not fiscally responsible. Why wouldn't we pay that out of our regular budget? We already have that money. We had almost $100 million unanticipated revenue this year and not a dollar for transit. What does that say? Email and call your commissioners
at this link.
at this link.
"It's way past time to get serious about transit
in Tampa Bay."
in Tampa Bay."
Pat Kemp
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Join Pat Kemp Tonight For A Discussion Of The TBX Monster Highway
6:30PM at the Seminole Heights Library
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Join Pat Kemp Tonight For A Discussion Of The TBX Monster Highway
6:30PM at the Seminole Heights Library
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Rick Scott Owes Florida $700,000
Florida is paying $700,000 to settle allegations that Gov. Rick Scott and other state officials flouted the state’s public records laws. The state agreed this week to pay that amount to Tallahassee attorney Steven Andrews. Andrews sued the governor and other top state officials back in 2013. here
Marco Rubio's "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Act"
He defunded Planned Parenthood
while chief executive of Florida. The St. Petersburg Times reported in 2003 that "Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida lost $124,000 last year from its family planning division. Bush diverted the funds to abstinence-only educational programs."
Crews List Most Corrupt Vern Buchanan Could Be Out Of A Job
Under a new redistricting map Buchanan would lose 150 thousand constituents from Sarasota County and gain 150 thousand from Hillsborough. Hillsborough County has more registered democrats than republicans, while Sarasota has more republicans than democrats. here
Come on up Vern, we are ready for you.
This ain't Sarasota!
This ain't Sarasota!
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Beckner, Montelione, Miller And Cohen Vote For TBX
Yes on TBX
Ken Hagan, Sandra Murman, Josh Burgin and Stacy White.
Also voted yes.
Update: I wrote Mr. Beckner to express my disappointment with his yes vote. He thanked me for my feedback and said "This issue is far from over. If FDOT does not take considerable action to work with the citizens and neighborhoods, I will not hesitate pulling my support."
Also voted yes.
Update: I wrote Mr. Beckner to express my disappointment with his yes vote. He thanked me for my feedback and said "This issue is far from over. If FDOT does not take considerable action to work with the citizens and neighborhoods, I will not hesitate pulling my support."
No Money For War Hawks
Florida Dem Ted Deutch
I commit to withholding contributions from individual Democrats—and from any party committee supporting them—if they succeed in sabotaging President Obama's diplomatic agreement with Iran."
"I will vote against it when Congress reconvenes in September."
Take the pledge: Commit to withholding contributions
from individual Democrats—and from any party committee supporting them—if they
succeed in sabotaging President Obama's diplomatic agreement with Iran. here
United for Care T-Shirt
$25.00
100% of the proceeds from the United For Care store go directly to help medical marijuana legalization efforts in Florida. Thank you for your support! here
Friday, August 7, 2015
Local Hero Guido Maniscalco
Speaking for the project?
8people, most of whom wore suits (or in the case of the representative for Jeff Vinik‘s group, a dress). none of whom are believed to live in the district, and several of them representing
major business organizations.
8people, most of whom wore suits (or in the case of the representative for Jeff Vinik‘s group, a dress). none of whom are believed to live in the district, and several of them representing
major business organizations.
Just like GO Hillsborough they let us think we had a say in the matter. In the end they don't give a shit what we think. After three hours of discussion, the MPO voted 13-1 to support the project. The only dissenter was Tampa City Councilman
Guido Maniscalco. here
Who is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
here
Paynes Prairie In Danger
Hands off
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Have you ever heard of Paynes Prairie? It is one of the most important natural and historical areas in Florida. Paynes Prairie is located near Gainesville.
We, the undersigned, will not allow the privatization of our public land. We stand firmly against Governor Scott's plan to encourage private business to rent our State Parks for grazing cattle or growing trees. We urge you to stand against special interests and work to preserve not privatize!
The Begining Of The End Of The GOP
Democrat Leanne Krueger-Braneky picked up a Republican-held seat
in a HUGE special election victory in Pennsylvania! Republicans gerrymandered this district to give themselves a massive
15-point registration advantage, but Leanne won anyway! here
Florida GOP Running Scared
“thought policing.”
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Rick Scott's Fast Track Destruction Of Florida State Parks
Rick Scott's decision to speed up the reappointment of Florida's top environmental regulator is drawing suspicion from grass roots activists across the state. They suspect the goal is to silence criticism of the DEP's plans to open state parks to commercial activities such as hunting, cattle grazing and timber harvesting. here
No Oil Drilling In The Everglades
Oil drilling has been proposed in the eastern Everglades, and we need your help to stop it. This permit, if approved, not only threatens Everglades restoration, but also local wildlife and south Florida’s drinking water. The application by Kanter Real Estate would allow for a five acre oil pad in southwest Broward County, with drilling to a depth of 11,800 feet, running around the clock for up to 80 days.
Hillsborough County Commissioner's Lack Of Vision
Sandra Murman suggested spending the nonrecurring funds on transportation. That’s clearly a need, but the county has other revenue sources for roads and is considering a half-cent sales tax increase for transportation needs. ELAPP, in contrast, is being neglected.
Kevin Beckner similarly argued that since the settlement was compensation for the loss of tourism and other economic activity, it should go toward the economy, including ecotourism. here
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Thank you Mr. White (We might have been wrong about you) and Mr. Miller.
Florida Dem Ted Deutch Will Oppose Iran Deal
"I will vote against it when Congress reconvenes in September." here
#TacosForTrump In Tampa
Tonight 7pm - 11pm
Hosted by our great leader Susan Smith
Usually we eat popcorn when we plop down in front of the television for entertainment. For this GOP debate, however, we think it's appropriate to serve Mexican themed food! Please join us by posting photos of your #TacosForTrump! here
Pic, what Stogie had for lunch @ Taco Son, On 56th St. In Tampa
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Marco Rubio Worried About Single Moms In Tampa
Obama’s historic Clean Power Plan
“So if there’s some billionaire somewhere who is a pro-environmental, cap and trade person, yeah, they can probably afford for their electric bill to go up a couple of hundred dollars. But if you’re a single mom in Tampa, Florida, and your electric bill goes up by $30 a month,
that is catastrophic.” Marco Rubio
"Mr. Rubio here in Tampa we are more concerned about our kids being able to breathe when they grow up." Pilar Sanchez-Robbins
By the way, he said this at a private gathering of wealthy donors in Orange County, California, hosted by billionaire conservatives
Charles and David Koch. YCS
"Mr. Rubio here in Tampa we are more concerned about our kids being able to breathe when they grow up." Pilar Sanchez-Robbins
By the way, he said this at a private gathering of wealthy donors in Orange County, California, hosted by billionaire conservatives
Charles and David Koch. YCS
Florida GOP Struggling To Raise Campaign Cash
This should be a time for the Republican Party of Florida to rake in the dollars.
It controls the political agenda with a Republican in the governor’s mansion, two party favorite sons in contention for the White House and commanding majorities in both houses of the state Legislature.
Instead, the state party is in the middle of its worst fundraising stretch in six years amid growing disunity within the GOP ranks. here
Jeb Bush On Women's Health Issues
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush vowed Tuesday to cut off federal
funding for Planned Parenthood if elected to the White House.
"I'm not sure we need half a billion dollars for
women's health issues."
Rick Scott, The Great Environmentalist
You are about to enter the mother of all spit-take zones! Do not under any circumstances consume any liquids! Face away from any walls! Avoid looking directly at any children, pets, friends or spouses! here
"What group of pandering serfs would conclude that a governor who can't find the Everglades on a map, much less protect it, would be worthy of being designated an environmental savior?"
Shark Spotted On Bayshore and Swann
Authorities warn people to stay off the streets in that area. It is believed to be a four to five foot Bull Shark. the B.S. was last seen near the Davis Island crosswalk. here
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Bass Pro: Hillsborough County Commissioners Benghazi
"They easily found $6.25 million for a road to Bass Pro. It would have come here without it." Pat Kemp
Citizen Review Board for the Tampa Police Department
Join us Thursday for the Public Comment Period at Tampa City Council as we voice support for Councilman Reddick's proposal of a Citizen Review Board for the
Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Police Department.
Thursday at 9:00am
Monday, August 3, 2015
Don McKenzie Of Winter Haven
Grayson Deserves Our Trust
While Mr. Murphy is a nice young man, he has accomplished little, nor does he seem to stand for much. We tried electing a former Republican for governor and you see how that worked out. I want a real Democrat that I can vote for. here
Rick Scott Wants To Jail The Vote
Politicians like Rick Scott, have used felon disenfranchisement to maintain power
In 2011, Scott overturned an executive order that had previously allowed felons to regain access to the ballot box after navigating a complicated process. The result is that the number of disenfranchised felons in 2010 in Florida (although data on ex-felons are difficult to come by) was 1,541,602. For comparison, in 2014, 6 million ballots were cast in the Florida midterm, and Scott won by a mere 66,127 votes. One study estimates that former felons would turn out at a rate of about 24 percent in a midterm election. Assuming that level of turnout in Florida, nearly 370,000 more people would have voted — possibly costing Scott his seat. here
MPO Meeting on Proposed 18 Lane Interstate
A
planned interstate expansion to 18 lanes through Tampa will move forward unless
hundreds of citizens show up to fill the meeting room and object. Many
historic buildings in neighborhoods along it's path will be leveled. This is not the Public Transit that
citizens said they
wanted through Imagine 2040.
wanted through Imagine 2040.
Tuesday, August 4 5:30-8:00
PM
2nd Floor, County Center
601 East Kennedy
Boulevard, Tampa
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