Senate Battle Over Britches

Florida State Senator Gary Siplin's bill would prohibit students from wearing their pants or shorts below the waist. Majority whip Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) says, that should be done at the local level. [We should be] letting our elected school board members decide that."......here

It's Nice To See Our Elected Officials Doing Their Jobs. We Can't Be Showing Those G-Strings.

Iraq: The Women's War
Dispatches from Iraq

A film by two Iraqi women who risked their lives to make it, recording what life is like for Iraqi civilians and the heroic efforts of Iraqi women doctors and nurses. This isn't CNN or Fox or MSNBC...........here

Stop the Funding. Stop the Lies. Stop the War.

Limbaugh Plays "Barack The Magic Negro" On His Show

Michelle Malkin, A Great Modern Conservative Thinker.

It's Time To Trade With Cuba
Capitalism's Appeal

Two things should be clear concerning America's Cuba policy: Everything the United States has tried over the past five decades has failed, and it is high time that Washington does something to help transform the country's Communist system.......more

Cheney Is Wrong About Me, Wrong About War

By George S. McGovern

Vice President Dick Cheney recently attacked my 1972 presidential platform and contended that today’s Democratic Party has reverted to the views I advocated in 1972. In a sense, this is a compliment, both to me and the Democratic Party. Cheney intended no such compliment. Instead, he twisted my views and those of my party beyond recognition......more.......h/t samm

A Baker/Iorio Bench In NPR

Howard Dean
Florida to be punished if it moves presidential primary

Not only will Florida be punished if it moves up its presidential primary before Feb. 5, but any Democratic candidate who steps foot in the state will be too, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said today......more

Earning the American Dream

Fascist America, In 10 Easy Steps

From Hitler to Pinochet and beyond, history shows there are certain steps that any would-be dictator must take to destroy constitutional freedoms. And, argues Naomi Wolf, George Bush and his administration seem to be taking them all.......more

Why I Don't Believe in the GOP's God
Your God Only Cares About The Corporate Bottom Line

My God is the creator of all things; the universe and all of its wonders were his gift to mankind. But your god doesn’t care if you destroy what he has created through pollution and lack of stewardship. My God is the creator of all people, and they are equally His children. But your god is only interested in white Christians. Your god doesn’t hear the prayers of Muslims, he only hears yours......more

Letterman Top 10: W Moments, Correspondents Dinner

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

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

Carlton Skewers Seminole Heights

What am I eating?

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.