Monday, April 23, 2007
Hispanics Not Welcomed!
In The Liberal Enclave Of Seminole Heights
Some people in Seminole Heights, known for its arts community and aged bungalows, are irritated. The Hispanic restaurants, they say, are taking over. Some who have lived here for years now feel discriminated against because they can't read Spanish menus or communicate with waiters. Others say Hispanic restaurants don't serve their neighborhood, that they attract outsiders.......more
In The Liberal Enclave Of Seminole Heights
Some people in Seminole Heights, known for its arts community and aged bungalows, are irritated. The Hispanic restaurants, they say, are taking over. Some who have lived here for years now feel discriminated against because they can't read Spanish menus or communicate with waiters. Others say Hispanic restaurants don't serve their neighborhood, that they attract outsiders.......more
Wasn't Viva la Frida A Mexican Restaurant? "The beloved neighborhood landmark", Please! If SH Had Supported Angelica She Would Still Be There. "They attract outsiders" What Kind Of Remark Is That? It's A Restaurant. If They Had To Count On Only SH Showing Up They Would Go Broke. What A Bunch Of Racist Snobs. I Guess It's True The Poop Doesn't Smell In Seminole Heights................Also @............. here
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Congratulations Ségolène Royal
France Votes
Royal and conservative Nicolas Sarkozy appeared headed to a presidential runoff, setting up a stark choice between one of France's most right wing politicians and a liberal who would be the country's first female leader.......here
The voter turnout rate was heading over 80 percent, nearing the record of 84.8 percent
Merkel, Royal and Clinton?
Conch Republic Independence Celebration
The Conch Republic was established by secession of the Florida Keys from the United States of America, on April 23rd, 1982 in response to a United States Border Patrol Blockade setup on highway U.S.1 at Florida City just to the north of the Florida Keys. This heinous act effectively isolated Keys Citizens from the U.S. mainland since the blockade was on our only land artery to and from the mainland. This roadblock portrayed Keys residents as non-U.S. citizens who had to prove their citizenship in order to drive onto the Florida mainland! Hardly an American thing to do!.......more
Charlie And The GOP
After three months in office, Republican Gov. Charlie Crist has earned praise from surprising quarters - Democrats, environmentalists and even The Nation, which bills itself as America's leading journal of liberal political opinion.......more
Some Of The Awful Things The Governor Has Done:
•Wetlands regulation. Saying he would veto a bill to strip local governments of the authority to regulate destruction of wetlands by developers - a measure strongly favored by developers.
•Voting machines. Joining with U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, a liberal Boca Raton Democrat, to advocate new voting machines that include a paper record of votes cast.
•Teacher meeting. Meeting in his office with representatives of the state teachers union, an organization scorned by Bush.
•Gay marriage. Announcing that he doesn't want the Republican Party to continue funding a constitutional amendment petition drive to ban gay marriage.
And Of Course state action against global warming and restoring civil rights for felons.
After three months in office, Republican Gov. Charlie Crist has earned praise from surprising quarters - Democrats, environmentalists and even The Nation, which bills itself as America's leading journal of liberal political opinion.......more
Some Of The Awful Things The Governor Has Done:
•Wetlands regulation. Saying he would veto a bill to strip local governments of the authority to regulate destruction of wetlands by developers - a measure strongly favored by developers.
•Voting machines. Joining with U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, a liberal Boca Raton Democrat, to advocate new voting machines that include a paper record of votes cast.
•Teacher meeting. Meeting in his office with representatives of the state teachers union, an organization scorned by Bush.
•Gay marriage. Announcing that he doesn't want the Republican Party to continue funding a constitutional amendment petition drive to ban gay marriage.
And Of Course state action against global warming and restoring civil rights for felons.
How Much Longer Will We Take This?
Campaign Against Alleged Voter Fraud Sought To Bolster The GOP
For six years, the Bush administration, aided by Justice Department political appointees, has pursued an aggressive legal effort to restrict voter turnout in key battleground states in ways that favor Republican political candidates, according to former department lawyers and a review of written records........more
Compromising Your Countrys Democracy, As Long As Your Side Wins.
Campaign Against Alleged Voter Fraud Sought To Bolster The GOP
For six years, the Bush administration, aided by Justice Department political appointees, has pursued an aggressive legal effort to restrict voter turnout in key battleground states in ways that favor Republican political candidates, according to former department lawyers and a review of written records........more
Compromising Your Countrys Democracy, As Long As Your Side Wins.
The Police In La Habana
Response was quick and expectantly hysterical from at least one Cuban-American blogger to the news that the Police have apparently agreed to play a free concert in Havana in December. Henry Gomez, writing for Cuban-American Pundits, had this to say........here
End The Embargo On The Cuban People
Response was quick and expectantly hysterical from at least one Cuban-American blogger to the news that the Police have apparently agreed to play a free concert in Havana in December. Henry Gomez, writing for Cuban-American Pundits, had this to say........here
End The Embargo On The Cuban People
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Stogie Interviews The Local Homeless
Meet Randy
Meet Randy
He is 29, born In Panama. He has lived in Tampa 5 years. Been homeless 3 of those years. Has no family. Lives on the street. Says he doesn't want help, he just wants a job. He was crying throughout our chat.
Painting Your Heart Out In Ybor
Mayor Pam Iorio calls Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa "...the best all-volunteer program that this community has ever had." And it is!............here
Mayor Pam Iorio calls Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa "...the best all-volunteer program that this community has ever had." And it is!............here
Hamas Says, America and Israel Will Be Annihilated
Acting Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council Sheik Ahmad Bahr from Hamas, Declared during a Friday Sermon at a Sudan Mosque that America and Israel Will Be Annihilated and Called upon Allah to Kill the Jews and the Americans "to the Very Last One".....watch it here
Acting Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council Sheik Ahmad Bahr from Hamas, Declared during a Friday Sermon at a Sudan Mosque that America and Israel Will Be Annihilated and Called upon Allah to Kill the Jews and the Americans "to the Very Last One".....watch it here
Friday, April 20, 2007
Sarasota And Largo
A Large Bridge Apart
A Large Bridge Apart
"The people of Sarasota don't have an issue, you have an issue," Commissioner Fredd Atkins told a reporter asking about Stanton's application. "We have the same rules and regulations for every applicant. ... Any qualified candidate can apply."......here
"He would make a good city manager whether he applies as Steve or Susan,"...Former City Commissioner Mary Anne Servian
Sarasota adopted a non-discrimination ordinance in 2003 that includes sexual orientation.
So Mary, Andy, Harriet, Gay And Gigi. This Is How They Do It In The Real World. Good Job Sarasota.
Just Tell People You Are Canadian
Christian Cox, a US citizen living in London, wrote to the BBC news website to express her concern about the amount of abuse she receives because of her nationality. Ms Cox, 29, says she has been called, among other things, "terrorist", "scum", "low life", and feels that she is constantly being held to account for the actions of President Bush and for US foreign policy.....more
Christian Cox, a US citizen living in London, wrote to the BBC news website to express her concern about the amount of abuse she receives because of her nationality. Ms Cox, 29, says she has been called, among other things, "terrorist", "scum", "low life", and feels that she is constantly being held to account for the actions of President Bush and for US foreign policy.....more
Kucinich To Launch Cheney Impeachment Push
On April 25
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), the former mayor of Cleveland who is seeking the 2008 Democratic nomination for president for the second time, has selected a date to introduce articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney.......more
Thursday, April 19, 2007
In Miami, Some Terrorists Are Honored Guests
After a two-year battle with immigration authorities, Cuban exile militant Luis Posada Carriles, looking frail and unsteady on his feet, arrived in Miami on Thursday after being released on $350,000 bond by a federal court in El Paso, Texas.......more
Flashback May 2005: Posada Speaks To......Miami Herald
The Bush Dynasty And The Cuban Criminals.......here
What Castro Has To Say........here
After a two-year battle with immigration authorities, Cuban exile militant Luis Posada Carriles, looking frail and unsteady on his feet, arrived in Miami on Thursday after being released on $350,000 bond by a federal court in El Paso, Texas.......more
Flashback May 2005: Posada Speaks To......Miami Herald
The Bush Dynasty And The Cuban Criminals.......here
What Castro Has To Say........here
Cubana Flight 455
Do They Still Have Orlando Bosch Day?
Do They Still Have Orlando Bosch Day?
Dr. Dean On Partial Birth Abortion Ban
Individual freedom should apply to abortion decision. I believe that the issue of abortion is a medical rather than a political decision. I don't see how a government regulation that tells doctors how to practice medicine can be supported. Republicans claim that they are the party of individual freedom, but they are the first to tell other people how to live their lives................ Howard Dean, Dec 3, 2003.................here
NRA Boasts About Working Out Of White House
The National Rifle Association last year spent $6 million supporting some political candidates and attacking others. The independent Political Moneyline website reported that 85 per cent of that expenditure went to Republican Party candidates.
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