Franklin St.
Friday, November 27, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Great Hot Dog with Pepsi
Love the toasted bun
At the food truck across from the Marion Transfer Center
Downtown Tampa
Koch Brothers Bribe Miami Latinos With Free Turkey
A free Thanksgiving turkey for personal information — captures the mission of Libre, a multimillion-dollar effort financed by the conservative billionaire
Koch brothers
and devoted to winning over Hispanics. here
Koch brothers
and devoted to winning over Hispanics. here
Thursday, November 26, 2015
MATT GAETZ BACKS RICK SCOTT’S Corporate Welfare
“I’m proud to fully support the proposal to create the Florida Enterprise Fund and improve the economic development process at Enterprise Florida,” Gaetz said in a prepared statement Tuesday. here
We got your back Northwest Florida!
Rick Scott's Big Cuts To Health Care And The Environment
For the fifth year in a row, Gov. Rick Scott is asking for big job cuts to state agencies responsible for health care and the environment. In his budget priorities released Monday, Scott asks the Legislature to eliminate a net of 718 jobs in the Department of Health and 152 in the Department of Environmental Protection. here
Florida Accept No Ideological Riders
Ongoing negotiations are happening right now that threaten to undermine one of our biggest victories this year—protecting a free and open internet with net neutrality.
We need you to call Congress with a simple message about the budget and appropriations process—We will accept no ideological riders, especially any that threaten net neutrality or undermine the ability of the Federal Communications Commission to protect an open internet.Here are the phone numbers of your Senators and Representative:
Sen. Bill Nelson
(202) 224-5274
Sen. Marco Rubio
(202) 224-3041
Rep. Kathy Castor
(202) 225-3376
Your Priorities For A Better Florida: Take Our 2016 Survey
Our online network of supporters throughout the state is Progress Florida's backbone. As one of those supporters, it's important we know more about what issues are most important to you and how you prefer to interact with us so we can build better, more effective campaigns in 2016.
This survey should take you around three minutes. Thanks for your input in helping us build a better organization, and let's keep up our fight to move Florida forward! here
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Patrick Murphy In Damage Control
Sean Phillippi's effort at diverting attention away from Patrick Murphy's Syrian refugee vote at the Florida Squeeze
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What our leader Susan Smith had to say:
"This post is an effort at damage control by Murphy’s campaign. They think they can divert attention away from his Syrian refugee vote by attacking Grayson. It’s sad that Murphy doesn’t ever have anything positive to say about himself." #47cowards
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Justin Snyder once asked,
"Who's to blame when Patrick Murphy gets crushed next year?"
Celebrate Small Business Saturday In Ybor City
11.28.2015 - 9am
Ybor City Saturday Market
1800 E 8th Ave, Ybor City
Celebrate the Day!
Behind every small business, there's a story. Stop by the Ybor City Saturday Market, hear the stories behind our true entrepreneurs who create our community! Info
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Florida's Anti-Progressive Fanatics!
Did you know Florida GOP Carlos Curbelo and David Jolly hang out once a month with Florida DINOS Gwen Graham and Patrick Murphy to plot against the people of Florida. In the case of Murphy we will have a choice. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Mystery Meat
With Yellow Rice
At China Latina in Tampa
It's suppose to be a Polomilla. We run these post to promote eating local not to be food critics. But we had to warn you. This place is at Busch and 40th, across from Busch Gardens. I have never seen a cut of beef like this before. I could not eat it. It could be a thin Ribeye, but I think it was cat. Beware of what you order here, If you dare to eat there. This is what I get for ordering
Cuban food at a Chinese restaurant. Yuk!
Rick Scott One Of The Least Popular Governors In The Nation
Monday, November 23, 2015
Beautiful Words From Laila Abdelaziz
On this day, (11.20) 24 years ago, I was born in an occupied land to a very brave mama and a very strong baba. My entrance to this world didn't dignify a birth certificate, as I was born on a land under military rule and for that military power to acknowledge another human prisoner would be silly and self-defeating. So there I was, a baby with no papers in a land ruled by guns and water shortages, travel restrictions and curfews, broken dreams and hopeless promises. Generations of broken dreams and hopeless promises. more
No Separation Of Church And State In Hillsborough County
Idlewild Baptist Church a decidedly conservative church in Lutz has monthly events where Hillsborough County teachers hang out. They get free t-shirts and coffee.
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Please note: Idlewild leaders have spoken out against gay marriage. Prominent members have included Bill Bunkley, a conservative radio personality, and Randy Armstrong, who led a constitutional initiative against tax-funded abortions. Republican presidential hopefuls stump at Idlewild during campaign season.
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"I'm not comfortable at all," said Susan Smith, president of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida who is skeptical when church leaders say they are not recruiting. District leaders point out that Idlewild can help them meet children's sometimes pressing needs — needs that, in Smith's view, should be fully funded by the state. Instead, Smith said, "we have to beg billionaires for money and we have to beg churches for money."
Stand with Alan Grayson
To change people’s religions?
No. They want to cause terror. And this week, when my opponent Patrick Murphy voted to block Syrian refugees from entering our country because he was terrified, he gave them exactly what they wanted.
Courage,
Rep. Alan Grayson
Candidate for U.S. Senate
Candidate for U.S. Senate
MCM Marco Rubio Living In The Past
Marco Rubio says he has no qualms about fully rolling back the opening (Cuba) set in motion by Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro about a year ago. here
Bernie Sanders Tampa Barnstorm
Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Letter Carrier’s Union Hall, 3003 W. Cypress St. Tampa
Sunday, November 22, 2015
HCSO Shuts Down Tampa Business
TECO snitched on Olaff Rosado Garcia who was operating a grow house at 7205 N. Coolidge Ave. Deputies say they observed Mr. Garcia, 31, cutting and bagging marijuana plants in a back room. they seized 31 marijuana plants with a street value of about $170,000, as well as growing materials. here
Florida's Best Mayor Rick Kriseman
"We welcome people with open arms in St. Pete and we're succeeding because of it."
Saturday, November 21, 2015
How Can Patrick Murphy and Gwen Graham Live With Themselves?
"How can the 47 Democrats, including Patrick Murphy and Gwen Graham, who voted with Republicans yesterday on the SAFE Act live with themselves?" Susan Smith
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"What would Jesus do?" Jeremy Bivins
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Mr. Murphy you can be sure that we will do everything in our power that you never get elected to anything ever again! And Ms. Graham if there is a God may he/she forgive you! We are all atheist at this blog and care more about humanity then you ever will. The Episcopal Church should be ashamed to have you as a member.
Florida GOP Manny Diaz Jr. and Greg Evers Siding With Polluters
Two Republican state lawmakers are joining Florida's Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi to fight President Barack Obama's "Clean Power Plan."
State Rep. Manny Diaz Jr., and Sen. Greg Evers, have introduced legislation that would prohibit state agencies from implementing a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. here
State Rep. Manny Diaz Jr., and Sen. Greg Evers, have introduced legislation that would prohibit state agencies from implementing a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. here
Help Fight for 15 Leader Carlton Alexander Rebuild Life After House Fire
Carlton Alexander, a 29-year-old hard-working father and Taco Bell worker from Tampa, went on strike with the Fight for 15 on November 10 to help create a better life for his family. Just a few short days after the strike, tragedy struck: An electrical fire broke out at Carlton's home. Help him out here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Picadillo
With Yellow Rice and Black Beans
At Cuban Sandwich Shop in Tampa
Friday, November 20, 2015
Words From Our Leader Susan Smith
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida President Susan Smith has released the following statement:
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida applauds the courage of U.S. House members who opposed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015. This legislation would effectively halt the acceptance of Syrian refugees into the United States.
In these troubled times when Republicans and some Democrats are stoking fear for political gain, we as Florida Democrats are proud to be represented by Corrine Brown, Kathy Castor, Ted Deutch, Lois Frankel, Alan Grayson, Alcee Hastings, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Frederica Wilson. We thank them for demonstrating a commitment to American values by voting against the SAFE Act.
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The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party.
For more information, contact Susan Smith, 813-390-3616. here
Florida DINOS Gwen Graham And Patrick Murphy Chose Fear Over Humanity
Gwen Graham, Patrick Murphy only two Florida Dems to vote for Syrian refugee crackdown. here
"Fear-mongering, hateful and an embarrassment to the Democratic Party." Susan Smith
"Patrick Murphy chose fear over humanity when he voted in favor of a Republican bill that will make it nearly impossible for Syrian refugees fleeing terrorism in their homeland to come to the United States.
We’re not sure whether it was Patrick Murphy’s fear of orphans and widows with brown skin that caused him to vote for this atrocious bill, or if it was his fear of going against the Republican Party. But, either way, he chose fear over humanity. Hate, over love. He has proven once again that he doesn’t have the courage to do what is right when times are hard. And we can’t have another person like that in the US Senate."
The Battle To Keep Florida Frack-Free Is Intensifying
Fracking became an issue last year after Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) revealed that the Dan A. Hughes Co. had fracked the Collier-Hogan well in Naples, despite regulators telling it not to until the agency had a chance to thoroughly review the company’s plans. Shortly after the news broke, the move to ban fracking in Florida began. here
Local Hero Kevin Beckner
On the Syrian refugees:
After a handful of angry and concerned calls and emails in the wake of the Paris attacks
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“Some of our core principles and values as Christians and Americans include helping individuals escape from tyranny, persecution and inhumane treatment,” Beckner wrote. “While we must remain vigilant and united in our efforts to protect our community from radical extremists who commit acts of terrorism, we cannot allow our vigilance to turn into vigilantism
against an entire religion and culture.”
against an entire religion and culture.”
Write him and tell him how you feel.
We do all the time, he always writes us back.
Florida's First Family Of Corporate Welfare
The Fanjul brothers,
the shadowy kings of Florida sugar.
the shadowy kings of Florida sugar.
The latticework of loans and tariffs that make up the U.S. sugar program force Americans to pay about twice as much as the rest of the world for the sugar they eat, and few have benefited more from the industry subsidies
($2 billion annually) than Pepe Fanjul and his family. here
($2 billion annually) than Pepe Fanjul and his family. here
Right Wing Fools
There is this Meme from Allen West being spread on Facebook about helping the Homeless Vets before we help the refugees. May we remind these morons that it is the GOP who has refuse to help the Vets. If they just took the time to Google it they would
find out for themselves.
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Andrew Gillum The Awesome Mayor Of Tallahassee
In a rebuke to Gov. Rick Scott, Mayor Andrew Gillum said Tallahassee will continue to be a safe haven for Syrian refugees in the wake of last week's Paris terrorist attacks. here
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"As mayor, I pledge my continued support for providing the care and refuge needed by those escaping violence and persecution," Andrew Gillum
Florida Utility Companies Pour $1.9 Million Into Anti-Solar Group
Utility companies operating in Florida have donated more than $1.9 million to the misleadingly named
Consumers for Smart Solar
a political action committee set up to oppose a ballot initiative that would allow for third-party sales of rooftop
solar energy.
solar energy.
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Florida Power and Light $595,000
Tampa Electric Company $556,000
Duke Energy $355,000
Gulf Power Company $380,000
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative $30,000
Rick Scott: No To Compassion, Yes To Fear
Rick Scott has said no to the Syrian refugees — and yes to fear — proving once again that terrorism works. here
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