Friday, April 17, 2015

Shocker In Tampa

DINO Bob Buckhorn attends and speaks at a Fight For 15 rally in Tampa here

Marco Rubio: New Face, Same Old Problems

Florida, The Corporate Welfare State

Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI): 
The Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund incentive is available for companies that create high wage jobs in targeted high value-added industries. This incentive includes refunds on corporate income, sales, ad valorem, intangible personal property, insurance premium, and certain other taxes. more
They should be paying us to do business here!

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Our Leader: Susan Smith

"We can't afford to lose more seats to Republicans by running former Republicans, or Democrats who otherwise can't be distinguished from Republicans." 
Susan Smith, president of the 
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida. here

“We cannot afford to replace Marco Rubio with another senator who will stand with the Republican caucus more than the [Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth] Warren wing of the party,” Smith said. “Patrick Murphy is wrong more often than he is right. Wall Street Democrats may have settled on him, but
progressive Democrats certainly have not.here 

Last month, 63 percent of the state's progressive caucus picked Grayson to run as the Democratic nominee and hinted that Murphy is too moderate. A poll at The Florida Squeeze has Grayson at 77% and Murphy at 17%. here

Grayson said he's considering running for the seat if another liberal Democrat doesn't jump into the race.

What Stogie Had For Lunch


The Queen Mary
with Potato Salad and a Bloody Mary
At Hamburger Marys in Ybor City
Eat Local

The event Governor Scott doesn't want you to know about

Hillsborough County
WHERE: C Blythe Library, 2607 E. MLK Blvd, Tampa
WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, 6:30pm
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Broward County
WHERE: US Solar Institute, 1024 NE 43rd Ct, Oakland Park WHEN: Monday, April 20, time 6:30 pm
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Polk County
WHERE: Lakeland Main Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30 pm

Pam Keith, Florida Democratic Candidate For US Senate

Left up to mainstream media, one would think that there is only one declared Democrat in the race for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. In fact, it has been reported as such. There are some who want Floridians to think that Patrick Murphy is the only candidate that is in the race. That is not the case. Pam Keith is a delightful breath of fresh air in the staleness that is the Florida Democratic Party. here

Local Merchants: Hippie's Homemade Candles

Meet Krista, Candle Maker
Visit her here

Florida United for Care 2016

With Tallahassee incapable (to date) of passing a truly comprehensive medical marijuana law, it is clearer than ever that it will be left to us to provide medical marijuana access to the hundreds of thousands of sick and suffering patients that need help.
So I want to be clear on one major difference between the 2014 and 2016 petitions:

In 2014, our opposition falsely claimed that people with nearly any condition ("headaches and hangnails" they liked to say) would be considered a qualifying patient. We never agreed with that misrepresentation - and neither did the Florida Supreme Court. 

However, backed by an out-of-state billionaire, they convinced a lot of voters it was true.

In the 2016 petition, we simply clarified what the Supreme Court said and what our intent was: only people with serious, debilitating conditions would have access. As before, a doctor will be able to recommend marijuana for a patient, whether or not that patient's particular disease or condition is listed in the amendment language itself. We could not list every possible debilitating condition and didn't need to: It's not more limited or more restrictive. It's just clearer. The Legislature has proven itself unwilling to address what 24 other states have, so it's likely going to be back on the ballot - and this time we'll get the 60% we need to win.

Please help support our efforts by making a contribution, here: http://www.unitedforcare.org/contribute
If you've already contributed, please make sure you have signed the petition (here) and, please share this email with at least a few of your friends.
- Ben Pollara

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

What Democracy Looks Like In Tampa

Picnic at Copeland Park

Susan Smith, Pat Kemp, Mayor Bob, Lisa Montelione
and host Ashley Whitney with her boss of Fight For 15 were there.

Fowler ave blocked off.

Tampa PD Guarding Mc Donalds
Great job Ashley Whitney and the crew at Fight For 15
and Tampa PD

Fight For $15 Tampa Rally Today


Copeland Park, 11001 N 15th St, Tampa

Tampa's Sunset Bridge Band

Recorded on the Railroad Tracks behind Skippers Smokehouse in Tampa, which is actually a Felony if charged. We got lucky and the cops let us pack up and leave without getting arrested. Thanks Tampa PD.

Live at the Seminole Heights Market
Visit them here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

A sample of some awesome stuff
At Mouna's Delicacies, Seminole Heights market

Florida's Right Wing Infestation: Michele Bachmann

Florida lawmakers were urged to demonstrate courage and be a strong voice for the faith community when serving the public. Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann delivered the keynote address Tuesday for the Florida Faith & Freedom Coalition annual prayer breakfast. here

Brand GOP

Tampa protest disrupts event honoring Israeli Occupation Forces

A group of ten activists stood out in front of the University of South Florida (USF) Hillel building, April 12, in protest of a vigil being held for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). here

Percy Sledge RIP

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

May Day On The Streets Of Ybor

TBT Looser Of The Week: Ken Detzner

Rick Scott's lapdog  
Has been consistent on one thing: Opposing any idea that makes voting more convenient for Floridians. here

#‎Gainesville‬ man pulled over by Deputies dressed in military clothing & driving an armored vehicle

NextGen Climate to Sink GOP Climate-Change Deniers in Florida

 A billionaire environmentalist is pledging to spend whatever it takes to defeat climate-change deniers in Florida and four other presidential swing states.

We Care for Paws Foundation - Florida


Non-profit 501c(3) dog and cat shelter in Florida. Founded and operated by 
military veterans.
here

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

Florida INC. - Corporate Owned And Operated

THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, MARCO RUBIO, HYPOCRISY AND THE NAKED IDEOLOGY OF AN OLIGARCHY here

Monday, April 13, 2015

New Poll: Florida Voters Want Medical Marijuana, Decriminalized Weed

Elizabeth Warren for President 2016

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Melissa
Homeless 2 years, she is from New York

Florida Support The Fight For $15 In Your Community

April 15th, 2015, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sign Up Now
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Miami Fight for 15 March & Rally

April 15th, 2015, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sign Up Now
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Orlando Fight for 15 Strike and Buses To 

St. Petersburg 

April 15th, 2015
Strike In Orlando: 5:45am
First Bus To St. Pete: 7:30am
Second Bus To St. Pete: 1:00pm
Sign Up Now
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Pinellas Fight for 15 Rally St. Petersburg

April 15th, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sign Up Now
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Tampa Fight for 15 Rally & March

April 15th, 201, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sign Up Now

Florida INC. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg

Senate Bill 896 would shift the costs for moving utility lines on road and infrastructure projects from utility companies to taxpayers. Under current law, if a local government widens or improves a public road, the utility company must move or remove lines in the affected area at no cost to the government. SB 896 (and its companion in the House, HB 391) would shift that cost responsibility to the counties and municipalities — i.e. local taxpayers — for projects that are inside a public right-of-way and that are related to water and sewer improvements, stormwater/swale improvements, bicycle lanes, streetscapes, etc. here

"Corporate utility companies make large political contributions to legislators, while local governments cannot. The motivation behind virtually every bad bill can best be understood by following the money."
Robert Karl Hutchinson

in Cuba: Obama more popular than Fidel, Raúl Castro

President 
Barack Obama 
Is more popular among Cubans than either of the Castro brothers who have ruled the island for the past five and a half decades, according to a new poll secretly conducted there last month. here

C4G Tampa Summer Camp

Sunday, April 12, 2015

We Love Brian Willis, But!

He is running against the legendary 
Pat Kemp,
 what a waste. 
He should run for something else.

Pat Kemp For County Commissioner,
 Dist. 6

Hispanic Right Wing Media Scramble To Anoint "Most Hispanic" Label To Jeb Bush And Ted Cruz

Hispanic conservative media personalities rushed to defend whether GOP presidential hopefuls Jeb Bush or Ted Cruz "deserve" to be labeled 
the most Hispanic candidate

Ignoring polls that show Latinos care about policies, not personality, and both candidates advocate conservative policies at odds with 
the vast majority of Latino voters. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Steak and Eggs
With Grits
At Wings N Weenies in Sarasota

Stop The Florida GOP

Spring Leaf Freedom Festival in Ybor

Saturday, April 18 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Ybor City, Florida

Ed Dean Calls Bob Buckhorn A Liberal

Buckhorn’s reasons for supporting the Obama administration executive order are aligned with other liberal mayors throughout the country, claiming it would increase local tax revenue, stimulate local economies and improve public safety by strengthening neighborhoods. 
But Buckhorn hasn’t taken into account the cost of welfare, how it will drain the local tax base and hurt the economy, not to mention the increased costs for public schools. Liberals often play up the emotional side of the illegal immigration issue without stopping to examine the costs. Buckhorn would be wise to look at all sides of the ledger. here Is he talking about our Mayor?

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Poll: Grayson vs. Murphy

Alan Grayson 74%
Patrick Murphy 13%

John Morgan Is Serious

Ben Pollara is serious!
Bianca A Garza is serious!
Carlos Hermida is serious!
Kush Liberty  is serious!
Central Florida NORML is serious!
Robert Mronetime Valdez Jr is serious!
We are serious!

“We have a list of 200,000 supporters who are still committed to this and 12,000 volunteers and 6,000 donors to the campaign, just because we got 58 percent and not 60 percent in the election we’re not going to pack up and go home. There are people banging on our door to fire it (the campaign) back up.” Ben Pollara

FBI's secret deal with Florida Department of Law Enforcement

The Florida agreement – obtained from the Hillsborough County sheriff’s office by the Guardian after a series of Stingray-related Freedom of Information Act requests sent over the past seven months – 
reads in part: 

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will, at the request of the FBI, seek dismissal of the case in lieu of providing, or allowing others to use or provide, any information concerning the Harris Corporation wireless collection equipment/technology, its associated software, operating manuals, and any related documentation.”

Fort Lauderdale Cops Are Coming To Drink Your Beer And Kill Niggers

Four Florida cops lost their jobs Friday after racist texts and an "inexcusable" video surfaced here

In Tallahassee about 100 activists gathered outside the Old Capitol where they burned a Confederate flag, to protest recent KKK activity in the area and draw attention to the links between the hate group and law enforcement. here 

Hillsborough County $235.000 in Corporate Welfare

Headquarters operation. It would be in an unincorporated part of the county, creating 130 new higher-wage jobs. A local match of up to 
$130,000 would start in fiscal year 2016 and be spread over six years.

IT expansion. It would create 125 higher-wage jobs with a local match of $75,000 spread over eight years, beginning in FY 2016.

Business services establishment. The operation would create 50 higher-wage jobs and is seeking a local funding match of $30,000 over five years.

How GOP Lost The Culture War

The argument is over and conservatives have lost. Some of them just don’t know it yet. here

Urge Publix to Switch to Plant-based Plastics!

Together, we can help Publix change their bag policy to reflect some or all of the following:
  1. Opt to use a plant-based polylactic acid plastic (PLA) instead of convential petroleum-based plastic. PLA biodegrades into carbon dioxide and water in about 3 months.
  2. Provide an incentive to customers who use re-usable grocery bags, maybe 15 cents per bag. At the family average of 1500 bags per year, that's an annual savings of $225 per year!
  3. Charge customers for each plastic bag they use. This will help Publix offset the cost of switching to PLA bags and help to subsidize the patrons who use re-usable bags. here

Friday, April 10, 2015

Pat Kemp - The Original Wonder Woman

You are my (our) hero — a true Wonder Woman, standing up for Truth, Justice, our Communities and our Planet!...Mariella Smith

The Republic Of Ybor

The Florida Legislature is telling President Barack Obama he’s wrong about Cuba.The House on Wednesday voted to send Obama a message that it opposes his decision to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba.The resolution also says the Legislature opposes the opening of any Cuban consulate or 
diplomatic office in the state. here
We say we don't want to be part of Florida anymore. We want relations with Cuba and the consulate in our capital, Ybor City. here