Sunday, September 14, 2014

They're after us. Time to fight back

The opposition to medical marijuana just bought $1.6 million in advertising - and is clearly poised to buy a lot more.
Their goal? To keep those suffering from cancer, MS, AIDS, epilepsy and other conditions from accessing the medicine they know works. We can't let undecided voters hear their fear-mongering and lies without hearing the facts from us.

We need you to contribute (or contribute again) now.  Please do so
here

"Against" - Gwen Graham for Congress

Florida Superstar John Morgan In Gainesville

John Morgan, the Orlando attorney known for  his boisterous support of medical marijuana, hit Gainesville on the speaking circuit Wednesday. He rolled up to The Swamp restaurant and bar across the street from the University of Florida campus in a red, white and blue tour bus decorated with the message “for the patients.” here
Mr. Morgan when are you coming to Tampa?

Chris Christie In Florida To Campaign For Rick Scott

Scott campaigning with one of his party's least-liked major candidates to run for president, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie? The last time Christie came to Florida, he hid from the news media. here

Charlie Crist gets Bill Clinton, Scott gets this guy.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Wingnuts Of The Week

Florida's Culture Of Corruption

U.S. Sugar the company that paid for Texas hunting trips for Florida Republican leaders has a deal in the works to turn 67 square miles of agricultural land on the northwest edge of the Everglades into housing and businesses. here

Local Road Pigs

Northbound on Florida Ave at Busch Blvd.
This driver is too good to wait in line like the rest of us. She has to take the vacant turn lane and cut in front of another driver. Does this ever happen to you? Do you let them in? Would you let someone cut in front of you if you were standing in line at the store? the bank? etc?

Weekend of Action In South Tampa

Sunday, September 14ᵗʰ
Shifts begin at 12:30 pm 
2533 W Maryland Ave, Tampa

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White Board Series: The Pier Process

Florida State University's Right Wing Takeover

Florida State University Faculty Senate members Wednesday questioned the university's search for a president and showed their disdain for candidate Florida GOP Sen. John Thrasher. here

Friday, September 12, 2014

Vote By Mail Florida

For Florida progressives, voting has never been more important...or easier. Voting by mail is convenient and secure, and you’ll have the time to research and 
vote the entire ballot. Sign up to vote by mail right now. Get started by filling out this form

Florida used to be the No. 1 producer of solar energy in the nation

Currently we're 18th
Over the years utilities have grossly influenced the 
Public Service Commission. Florida's largest utilities — 
Florida Power & Light, 
Duke Energy Florida 
and Tampa Electric
want to reduce conservation goals by more than 90 percent and have attacked solar as unreliable and costly. A new coalition will push for increased use of renewable energy in Florida. here

Tampa Group Raíces en Tampa Press Conference With Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

On September 12, 2014 (Today) starting at 11:00 AM Raíces en Tampa will be holding a press conference with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. At the press conference we will announce important policy changes affecting the undocumented community of 
Hillsborough County.
info
Hillborough County Sheriff's Office - 2008 E. 8th Ave. Ybor City, Fl

Police Hate Being Filmed in St Lucie County

What do you love about Florida most?

Please pledge to vote yes on 
Amendment 1 
today to protect the Florida you love!

ISIS Numbers Don't Add Up

Most analysts, estimate the number of ISIS fighters in both 
Iraq and Syria 
to be about 20,000
The Iraqi military and police forces are estimated at more than 
1 million. 
The Syrian army is estimated at 300,000 soldiers. 
These guys can't handle 20,000 fighters? here
Lets send in the the Expendables, they will handle it.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Great Work Raíces en Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will no longer jail immigrants who are being investigated for deportation, a policy change that brings the agency in line with other local sheriff's offices.
Local immigration activist group Raíces en Tampa is taking credit for the change. here

Hillsborough County, Pat Kemp Needs Our Help

Donate now to support Pat Kemp’s campaign for Hillsborough County Commission. here 

Repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax

In less than 60 days, with your help, I’ll be your new state Senator in Tampa Bay. Today, I’m making you this promise: the first bill I file in Tallahassee will be to repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax,” aka the nuclear cost recovery fee, and mandate a refund to the consumers Duke has been fleecing for the past 8 years. here 

Rick Scott Spends $25 Million To Tie Charlie Crist

Florida Dem Alcee Hastings, Joins Republicans

The U.S. House passed Rep. Steve Southerland's bill that would block new federal oversight of waterways and wetlands in lieu of local control The measure passed 262-152, with 35 Democrats, including Florida's Alcee Hastings, joining Republicans. The bill, which face resitence in the Democratic-controlled Senate, lets states decide which wetlands should be protected, a move supported by 
developers, farmers and the sugar industry. here
Go ahead and polute our water. 
In Rick Scott's Florida the tax payer picks up the tab of cleaning it up!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

WMNF 35th Birthday Bash/Dance Party

We will be running ticket specials 
the rest of the week! 
You have to tune in to hear what they are.  
Call 813-238-8001 for general ticket information or go here.

Kush Liberty - Yes on 2 Celebration In Ybor City

KUSH LIBERTY 
Victory Party 
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM  info
@ Tequilas in Ybor


Tampa Bay Nat'l Caravan to the Mexico & Texas Border

 Organize a local Caravan committee in your city.
Volunteer to host the Caravan in your city.
For more info, call: 917.328.6470

"Right" - Gwen Graham for Congress

Our Next Attorney General George Sheldon

Announced a new committee to
 reach out to Republicans. here

Rick Scott: "Extreme"

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

John Morgan @ The Swamp In Gainesville

Press Conference
John Morgan, United for Care Chairman
Wednesday September 10th, 4-4:30p.m.
The Swamp Restaurant - 1642 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Free Warming Jelly To Florida GOP Voters

And Dems who don't vote.
We know it has to hurt.
Send name and address to 
contact@yborcitystogie.com

One tube per Victim please
While Supplies Last

Florida Marijuana Advocacy Group "Kush Liberty Launches Crowd Funding Campaign

 Kush Liberty is seeking seed funding to grow support for the Free the Weed Movement. The Tampa-based group will use money raised to develop an online community, a mobile app, merchandise, and marketing materials 
to build awareness. info

Rick Scott An Environmental Disaster

For the last 50 years, Florida's governors have been reasonably responsible stewards of the state's fragile environment. They initiated efforts to clean up rivers and bays, buy and preserve millions of acres of sensitive land, manage growth and preserve the Everglades. Then along comes Rick Scott. here

Right Wing Venezuela In Tampa

 Took this at Fowler and Nebraska in Tampa. As we traveled down Fowler i got in front of him to make a right turn, with blinkers on. As i went to pull into parking lot a woman was walking by and had to stop, well this coward had to start blasting his horn. If their country is so bad why don't they stay there and change it instead of running over here.

Steve Kornell's Chick-fil-A Tea Addiction

Fun at the ribbon-cutting 
St.Pete City Council member Steve Kornell 
who is openly gay sat down for an interview with a giant  sweet tea cknowledging that he knows he’s not supposed to eat there, but the tea is something of an addiction. here

Monday, September 8, 2014

Oakleaf High School's Shame Suit

In support of Miranda Larkin 
Call or write Oakleaf  High School and ask them how you can get your very own Shame Suit
Principal - David Broskie
Vice Principal - Brenda Troutman
Assistant Principal - Michael Randolph
Assistant Principal - Janice Tucker
Assistant Principal - Nate Warmouth
4035 Plantation Oaks Boulevard, Orange Park, Florida
Phone: (904) 213-1900

More John Morgan Hell-Raising

"I was speaking to a group of young people who I needed to motivate to vote. 
 They were damn sure motivated when I finished. 
This will not be the last hell-raising you'll hear from me, I plan to give many more just like it." here

Millennials, it's your time!
Do your thing on 11.4.14

Florida What Is Wrong With You?

 Haven't you had enough!
New polling shows Gov. Rick Scott leading Charlie Crist 
43 to 41 percent. here
Democrats still outnumber Republicans among Florida’s registered voters. 
So why do they get to rule? On 11.4.14, do your thing!

It must hurt, you are getting fucked by an  elephant.

The Sugar Hill Sector Plan In The Everglades

The Sugar Hill Sector Plan envisions turning 43,313 acres -- or more than 67 square miles -- of sugar cane fields (me: historical Everglades), citrus groves and pasture lands into a planned community featuring 18,000 residential units and 25 million square feet of space to accommodate manufacturing, warehousing, transportation services and other kinds of businesses." here

Say goodbye to the Everglades if this goes through. It is just a swamp anyway to most of you, even though it is your source of drinking water.  If we ever needed Charlie Crist we need him now. Charlie, save us from this development plan

Carlos Curbelo: "If anyone has a complaint, file it."

Pam Bondi Has Many, Many Gay Friends

Her aggressive defense of Florida's gay marriage ban has nothing to do with her personal views, she said. 
here
From now on she will be  reading every word
of every brief that's being written.