Tuesday, September 10, 2013

You Can Continue Killing Your Own People


"You just can't kill them with chemical gas." Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

The Merchants Of Ybor

 
Awesome New York pizza on 7th ave. They gave the homeless man a slice.

Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree


Performed by Cubans Silvio Rodriguez, Amaury Perez, Frank Fernandez, Kiki Corona, Gretell Barreiro, and Luna Manzanares, now claiming for yellow ribbons for the Cuban Five, on the 15th anniversary of their incarceration this September 12th.
Who are the Cuban Five? Fifteen years ago on Sept. 12 they were arrested for infiltrating and monitoring the violent Cuban exile groups in Miami. They deserve medals for their heroic acts -- not long prison terms.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Vigil To Oppose Strikes On Syria In St.Pete

 
Vigil, Town Hall, And Free Movie - Tonight, Downtown St. Pete
1047 Central Ave,   
 Hosted by Michael Fox 
Join us as we hold vigil against US military intervention in Syria. Then we'll hold a
brief town hall at Genaro's Coffee House and enjoy a free showing of John Pilger's film
 "The War You Don't See".

Democrats Can Kiss 2016 Goodbye

If they attack Syria that is just what they can do.
 Then you got the crop of prospective 2016 GOP presidential candidates, who oppose a strike.  A glance at where the potential GOP presidential hopefuls stand tells you all you need to know. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has been arguably the most vocal opponent of military intervention in the Senate. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) does not favor a strike, either, nor does former senator Rick Santorum R-Pa.). Even New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who has demonstrated more hawkish leanings on national security, has been silent and Rubio just voted , no. I thought the Republicans were the warmongers.

Pam Bondi And The NRA

Florida is supporting a National Rifle Association challenge of a federal law restricting young adults from purchasing guns. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined 22 other attorneys general in signing onto a brief intended to bolster the NRA's case......more>

A list Steaks And Stuff

Check out these locals. My friends over at A List Steaks. here

Florida Democrats' Infighting Escalates

Chairwoman Allison Tant fired two high-ranking staff members late Thursday, the same day it was reported she discovered the existence of a fundraising committee that could be controlled only by incoming House Minority leader, former Republican Darryl (Bong) Rouson, D-St. Petersburg. Gone are Jeff Ryan and Chris Mitchell, the party's chief staffers behind financing and strategy of House races. The pair helped set up the committee with Rouson without Tant's consent. Many Florida Republicans tweeted in glee over the backbiting. On the quality of Rouson's leadership, Republican strategist Rick Wilson tweeted, "That reminds me I need to send him a check."......more>

Sunday, September 8, 2013

The Merchants Of Ybor

Nicahabana Cigars on 7th ave.

Ybor City Chickens


Metro Welcomes You

Right Wing Love Fest In Tampa

A "hometown campaign kickoff" at a waterfront home in Tampa for Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled for Sept. 10. the same night that Rick Scott had once set as the execution date for Death Row inmate Marshall Lee Gore. The execution was moved to a later date at Bondi's request. Among the members of the event's host committee are republicans Will Weatherford, Wesley Chapel, Jack Latvala, Clearwater, Bill Galvano, Bradenton, Tom Lee, Brandon, Wilton Simpson Trilby, Jeff Brandes, St. Petersburg, and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.......more>
At Pushing Rope.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

The Merchants Of Ybor


 
 The Ritz

The Gandy Connector

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) was asked by the City of Tampa and the Florida Department of Transportation to investigate a toll-feasible solution for traffic in the Gandy corridor......more

The Florida Civility Project

Off their website:
The Republican Party of Florida invites all Floridians to join together and work toward common sense solutions through friendly debate and discussion, while avoiding negative attacks and the politics of personal destruction.
On August 22:
The Republican Party of Florida has fired off a bunch of releases recently referring to Democratic Chairwoman Allison Tant as TANT RANT. Yesterday, the state GOP sent releases referring to Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida as "Debbie Dunce."

Florida's Backdoor Tax Increases

Sen. Jeff Brandes filed SB 144 to repeal Florida’s red light traffic laws.
We have had red light cameras in Florida for over three years. They were initially sold as safety devices, but I have come to firmly believe that they are now being used as backdoor tax increases,” stated Brandes. “We have seen municipalities that have installed these devices shorten yellow light times and set arbitrary standards on right turn on red violations. I believe cities will continue to install these devices if left unchecked.”
Earlier this year, WTSP Channel 10 reporter Noah Pransky reported that the state had quietly reduced the minimum number of seconds for yellow light intervals — specifically for those that were equipped with red light cameras. The result? Citation rates spiked by almost 40 percent in municipalities that have the cameras......more>