Saturday, May 2, 2020
Judge orders release of migrants in Florida
A federal judge ordered authorities to release hundreds of immigrants from three Florida detention centers to prevent a wider spread of the coronavirus and protect detainees with underlying conditions. HERE
Friday, May 1, 2020
FLORIDA: SILENT, SNEAKY SUGAR PLAN EXPOSED!
Under the cover of a global pandemic, lobbyists for the sugar cartel are trying to slip in language to the federal Water Resources & Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 that will make toxic discharges more likely and starve the Everglades and Florida Bay of the freshwater they desperately need. HERE
Hank Scott of Mount Dora
During any other spring, he'd oversee an army of workers harvesting cucumbers and shipping truckloads to pickling companies along the East Coast. But the coronavirus pandemic has closed or crippled the businesses where his produce would end up. So instead, Scott, invited volunteer pickers to glean as much produce as they could and donate it to nearby
food banks. HERE
food banks. HERE
DeSantis declined coronavirus help from Nikki Fried
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat, said her office offered the DeSantis administration lab space and help processing unemployment applications as the state grappled with the coronavirus, but her offers were rejected or ignored. HERE
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Rick Scott Has No Sympathy For Whiners
Who lost their little jobs” and try to access Florida's glitch-prone, crash-happy unemployment system. HERE
Stogie Recommends
Good stuff from Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek and who knew Ryan Reynolds could act. Great chase scene in Amsterdam.
Ron DeSantis Gets Trump's OK To Open Florida
The Republican governor, who was endorsed by Trump when he ran in 2018, has become the butt of jokes on late-night TV for his handling of the state’s response to the coronavrius, notably over his delay in issuing a stay-at-home order as he waited for explicit direction from the White House. HERE
Florida is blocking COVID-19 death totals
The state of Florida has now stopped its medical examiners from releasing numbers about people who have died from COVID-19. HERE
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Tampa Berner Christopher Cano
I asking for your vote to represent Florida's 14th Congressional District at the DNC as a Bernie Sanders Delegate. Click the link to request your ballot before May 13th in order to cast your vote for which delegates will represent you at the Democratic National Convention.
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Often times we find partisan politics to cause divides and gridlock on key issues. Marijuana Legalization should not be one of them.
Delegate elections to represent Florida at the DNC & RNC are coming up in May 16th in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you are registered Democrat or Republican you are eligible to vote in your party’s delegates selected to their national conventions where important issues such as ending cannabis prohibition are decided
in the party platform.
in the party platform.
Click your Political Party’s Link to Register for a Ballot before May 13th.
Democrat:
Republican:
You don't have Democratic elections
one-party rule.
America is a fascist oligarchy. It's time for us to take direct action. we must shut down locally the structures of the parties. Meaning events, meetings etc we weaken them. Message to the left when it comes to electoral politics it has failed us. but the movement should not be involved in party politics its a distraction. we cannot trust politicians they should never lead this movement ever again. Personal note Dealing with the emotional impact and the hard work from 2016 to 2020 indeed love. It depends on the severity of whether I have the time so I kept my eyes on the prize to move forward quickly. And start trying to organize the US movement. Seeking revolutionaries!!
What the parties do or don't, its a distraction! we can exert power through direct action would be meaningful to The desperation and need of the American to obtain people basic human rights in this country. Right now we have to take direct action and shut the political infrastructure down!
Jason Bardo Rodriguez
"We need organization that no one downtown loves, we need one that's ready and willing to take action! any kind of action! not when the man sees fit! But when we see fit, by any means necessary. let's agree that the blow must be struck let us agree on what type of blow must be struck and at whom the the blow should struck and those who don't go along with that strike we can struck them first" Malcolm x
"We need organization that no one downtown loves, we need one that's ready and willing to take action! any kind of action! not when the man sees fit! But when we see fit, by any means necessary. let's agree that the blow must be struck let us agree on what type of blow must be struck and at whom the the blow should struck and those who don't go along with that strike we can struck them first" Malcolm x
Tell the DNC: strip New York of its delegates if they cancel their presidential primary
On Monday, the New York State Board of Elections made the disgraceful and undemocratic decision to cancel their state’s presidential primary later this year.
This means that our campaign will receive no delegates from New York, weakening our ability to fight for a progressive platform and progressive rules at the Democratic Convention. It also means our voters are less likely to turn out, which will hurt progressive New York candidates who are still facing primaries.
This is an outrage, an assault on democracy and must not be allowed to stand.
While we did not have the votes to win the Democratic nomination, our campaign was suspended, not ended, because we believe that people in every state should have the right to express their preference.
Let's be clear. New York will still be holding a primary election on June 23. Voters will cast ballots for congressional candidates and other down-ballot offices but, because of the heavy-handed decision of two members of the State Board of Elections, they will not have the opportunity to vote in the presidential primary.
No one asked New York to cancel the election.
The DNC did not request it. The Biden campaign did not request it. And our campaign communicated, very strongly, that we wanted to remain on the ballot.
Given that the primary is months away, the proper response should be to make the election safe — such as moving entirely to vote by mail — rather than eliminating people’s right to vote completely.
The truth is that the New York State Democratic Party has never taken a particularly progressive approach toward democratic participation. In fact, quite the opposite. They have a very checkered pattern of voter disenfranchisement. For many years, New York has had one of the lowest rates of voter turnout in the country.
In addition to being a blow to American democracy, New York state's action is also a clear violation of the approved delegate selection plan of the Democratic National Committee.
At a time when all of us, including Joe Biden, are deeply concerned about Donald Trump’s attacks on our democracy, we must fight back against this action in New York state.
If states violate the DNC party rules regarding delegate selection, they can lose their ability to send delegates to the convention. And this is exactly what must be done.
If this outrage is not remedied, the Democratic National Committee must strip New York of all its delegates at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. New York, and every other state in this country, must understand they cannot violate the rules of the DNC with impunity.
While the New York State Democratic Party is trying to take away progressive voices in this election, we are asking you to
make yours heard:
make yours heard:
Sign our petition: tell DNC Chairman Tom Perez to strip New York state of its convention delegates unless they reinstate the Democratic presidential primary slated to take place later this year.
Thank you for standing up for democracy and thank you for making your voice heard on this important issue.
All our best,
Team Bernie
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Rick Scott Fierce Backlash
After he complained about having to help out state and local governments that have seen their revenue streams destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic. HERE
Sign Sky U. White's Petition Online
YOU CAN NOW SIGN MY PETITION ELECTRONICALLY
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If you live in District 3 (E. Tampa, W. Tampa, Brandon, Riverview) please sign my electronic petition to help get me on the ballot. By clicking on this link, you can complete and submit the petition on your mobile devices. We are only a few hundred away from qualifying to be on your Aug 18, 2020 ballot. The deadline is MAY 11TH, so please take 2 mins to complete one for us today. ***please make sure your signature matches the one on your ID***
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Thank you all for your support!! #TheSKYIsTheLimit
Florida’s Rick Scott demands reduced unemployment benefits
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott and a group of conservatives erected a roadblock on the swift passage of a massive, $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday afternoon, arguing that the bill’s increased unemployment benefits will discourage people from working or trying to find a job. HERE
Monday, April 27, 2020
Bernie's Paycheck Security Act
Add your name if you agree the Senate must pass the Paycheck Security Act as part of the next coronavirus relief package.
Stogie Recommends
This film has a 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Unbelievable, I loved it. If you like dystopian Si-Fi you will too. Nice work.
Florida Still Closed
Florida GOP Ron DeSantis is letting his “Safer At Home” order expire at the end of the month, much of the tourism industry in the Sunshine State is likely to stay closed for much longer as the coronavirus pandemic rages, to avoid lawsuits. HERE
Sunday, April 26, 2020
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Palomilla
With Moro and Platanos
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From my sister, delivered to me by her
personal driver. Yummy!
personal driver. Yummy!
Miami Beach isn't Jacksonville
Jacksonville and other beaches may be opening up in Florida, but Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber says Miami Beach
"isn't Jacksonville." HERE
Local Musicians: Jessica Rose Powell with The Mystic Voices
Shout out to The Mystic Voices singing this original song with me. They've been doing FB live sound spa shows on Mondays at 6PM so be sure to watch. How I wish I could see you girls in person along with so many others. When we recorded this song only a few months ago we had no clue everything would go upside down in the near future. I'm really glad we got to work on a project like this before all of the craziness started. I cherish playing music with artists like you two and it's breaking my heart not playing music with others any more. We need music now more than ever. I'm incredibly grateful for music to sooth our souls through such rough times.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago
In a since deleted tweet she insinuated that re-opening beaches in Florida would “thin out” President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis supporters “who value money over health.”
“Packed beaches should work nicely to thin the ranks of Trump/DeSantis/Gimenez supporters in #Florida who value money over health,” Santiago tweeted.
Kevin Beckner For Hillsborough Clerk of Court!
Our friend former Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner is running for Clerk of the Circuit Courts.
Help him HERE
Citrus Taliban: Mark Grenon
Mark Grenon wrote to Trump saying chlorine dioxide ‘can rid the body of Covid-19’ days before the president promoted disinfectant as treatment
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Grenon styles himself as “archbishop” of Genesis II – a Florida-based outfit that claims to be a church but which in fact is the largest producer and distributor of chlorine dioxide bleach as a “miracle cure” in the US. He brands the chemical as MMS, “miracle mineral solution”, and claims fraudulently that it can cure 99% of all illnesses including cancer, malaria, HIV/Aids as well as autism. HERE
Friday, April 24, 2020
Tampa Bay Locavore
Here is a blog I started in 2007. I stopped posting in 2016. When all this is over we need to stop eating corporate and start supporting local eateries. Please note a lot of the restaurants listed no longer exist.
I still promote eating local
I still promote eating local
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Christopher Cano for DNC Delegate
Bernie Sanders.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold, the Florida Democratic Party has chosen to move delegate voting to an online ballot which you must request before May 13th. Ballots will be emailed and must be completed between May 14th, 2pm and May 16th, 2pm. Request your ballot by clicking here:
Any registered Democrat from Congressional District 14 may Request a Sanders Delegate Ballot and cast your vote.
I am asking for your vote as a DNC delegate to continue to fight for the issues in which we believe. Medicare 4 All, Canceling Student Debt, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Social & Economic Justice, Equality for All, Protecting our Environment, and the Legalization of Marijuana.
Trump Train spotted on I-95
Although there have been no organized protests in Palm Beach County, a caravan of motorcycles, cars and a converted ambulance dubbed the Trump Train, was spotted on I-95 on Sunday. HERE
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Florida White Nationalist Augustus sol Invictus Arrested
Invictus was arrested earlier this year on charges of kidnapping, “high and aggravated” domestic violence, and possession of a firearm while committing a violent crime after he allegedly choked his wife, held a gun to her head, and forced her to accompany him to Florida with him. According to The Informant, a South Carolina judge threw out the kidnapping charge and allowed Invictus to leave jail with a $10,000 bond despite Invictus’ wife begging that he stay behind bars for her and her children’s safety. The judge’s order required Invictus to not contact his wife.
Invictus was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after violating both the no-contact condition for his release and a protection order forbidding Augustus from contacting his wife until February 2021, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant provided to
Right Wing Watch. HERE
Right Wing Watch. HERE
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