Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Heights Unites Benefit Bonanza 2015

September 26 - 2pm
To benefit the The Centre for Girls - Tampa!

C4G is safe space in Seminole Heights where girls can play, learn, create,  and grow in a nurturing and fun environment. Then, after you complete your hunt, you'll get to party down at MF Arts Ybor with free beer, live music and art, local vendors, food trucks and lots more!

No Love For Rubio In Cuba

"He wants to kill us!"
 Alain Marcelo

"If Marco Rubio becomes president, we're done for. He's against Cuba in every possible way. Hillary Clinton understands much more the case of Cuba. Rubio and these Republicans, they are
still stuck in 1959." 
Héctor Montiel


Miami Cuban Mafia Ezposed

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Christopher Cano Speaks Out

Selfishness, Sellouts, and Insulting Sacrifice

A recent wave of flag burning protest have become viral across the nation. These protestors represent various groups that are protesting racism in America. They say that the American Flag represents oppression and bondage to them, and they are utilizing their First Amendment Rights to burn it in protest. Clearly there is nothing more infuriating and disrespectful to the patriots of this nation than burning the American Flag. As a former member of the United States Air Force, this author finds these so called activists’ actions reprehensible.

Sadly, many of these activists had credibility at one point because they fought for just causes: immigration reform, equal rights, and ending institutionalized racism in America. These are all causes that this author has supported and continues to support, but it is the organizers of these protest that one can no longer support. It is quite ironic that these protestors claim the flag is one of oppression and bondage, yet demand the protection of the First Amendment to protect their right to burn it. They call patriots who condemn them sellouts and Uncle Tom’s. They speak so low of this nation with little regard for the sacrifices made for their Freedom of Speech. America is far from perfect and there are clear inequalities that have been institutionalized in this nation, yet there are men and women from every walk of life that have put on the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Each of these veterans chose to be one color, one voice, and one heart so they could make us a more perfect union.

American Freedom is not some abstract ideal. It is a living concept that is constantly evolving. It has widened its arms to immigrants from every nation, who upon their naturalization swear to defend its Constitution. Yes, American Freedom has its hands stained in the blood of slavery. Yet, it also has its hands stained with the blood of those soldiers who died defending it. Soldiers like the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the 92nd Infantry Division, 332nd Fighter Group, the 65th Infantry Division, Colonel Virgilio Cordero, Lt. Colonel Ray Perez and countless others. So the question must be posed to these organizers who have such disdain for America, are these brave servicemen and women of color who have bled for the stars and stripes, Uncle Tom’s and sellouts in their eyes? Men like General Colin Powell or women like General Marcia Anderson?

Currently there American veterans in Tijuana who have been deported. Men who have bled for the stars and stripes. These brave men have been done a great injustice and this author would gladly trade these organizers in exchange for these brave men. The irony of hiding behind the First Amendment’s guarantee of Free Speech, for burning the same Flag that has real blood shed to protect it, must be lost on these unpatriotic protestors. All one can really take away from their message is they have never been of service to their country.

By Christopher Cano, Community Organizer

Florida Medical Marijuana 2016

Volunteer collecting signatures for petition at the 
Jan Platt Library in Tampa
Have you signed yet?
Pic Thanks to Mayra Figueroa

US - Cuba Friendshipment Caravan

Today - 7pm in St. Pete

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Jeff
He is a local, homeless 5 years.

Huge Joint On A Boat In Temple Terrace

The Temple Terrace July 4th parade had a float with a "blunt" message, a giant marijuana joint on a boat. The folks at the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, Ellen Snelling and Amy Ronshausen were not happy. They might as well get use to it. They are on the wrong side of history and they know it.
 Thanks Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, 
you guys are awesome! here

Monday, July 6, 2015

Hang Out With Tampa Bay's Leading Activists

Want to hang out with some of Tampa Bay's leading activists? Then come to Lee's Grocery on Central Ave in Tampa for Norwood Orrick's monthly worker meetup.
GREAT CRAFT BEERS AND THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!

Sunday July 12th @ 6pm
RSVP here

Beware: Florida GOP Posing As Dems

Besides Patrick Murphy,
Milagro Canizares
is the latest Democrat (DINO).
She is seeking the District 9 seat on the Broward County Commission.
She is actually a registered Republican living in Palm Beach County.  

Canizares gave an Boynton Beach address. Voter databases show Canizares is a registered Republican in Miami-Dade County. Despite signing a legal document on June 25, 2015 claiming to be a Democrat, Canizares admitted she is still a registered Republican. “I will take care of it next week, I am looking for a job right now.” Canizares said. here

The Infestation Continues!

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Mongolian Beef
With Fried Rice
At Tung Tung 2 in Land O Lakes
Visit them here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption Pam Bondi: No Solar In Florida

Pam Bondi's office is asking the Florida Supreme Court to not allow a proposed constitutional amendment to promote solar energy on next year's ballot. here

Floridians for Solar Choice

Florida's Citrus Taliban Pastor Protection' Bill

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Florida Teacher Gets 22 Years For Making Teenage Boys Dreams Come True

Hot For Teacher -  Florida Overkill
Jennifer Fichter, a 30-year-old former Florida teacher who pleaded guilty to having sex with teenage students was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison. We have real live child rapist and molesters out there. Here we are giving a concensual relationship the same amount of merit as a child rapist. 

One mother spoke in court about how her son and her family are still negatively affected by the inappropriate relationship. What BULL-SHIT! here
What a miscarriage of justice, only in Florida!

American Exceptionalism Report Card


The myth of American Awesomeness

Local Artist Christine Eckerfield



Her exhibition at the The Centre for Girls in Tampa.
Visit her here, like her page on Facebook

St Pete's Courageous 12

In 1965, a dozen black St. Petersburg 
police officers known as the Courageous 12 sued for discrimination – and won.

Ybor Radical Cinema Club: The Working Class Goes to Heaven

July 6 - 7pm
Ybor Daily Market

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Happy Birthday America

Flag Burning In Downtown Tampa



Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet David
He is a local. Homeless 10 years.

Stop Racist Violence Rally In Tampa






Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa

Alan Grayson raised $110,000 in 24 hours

Off an email asking people if he should run for Senate.
“You are a supporter. That’s why I send you these notes. Now, I need to ask you an important question,” 
he wrote in a message on Wednesday.
“Should I run for the U.S. Senate?" here

Jeb Bush Makes $556,283 Off Obamacare

According to tax returns released by Mr. Bush’s campaign on Tuesday, he sold $1,103,424 worth of stock in Tenet Healthcare in September and October of 2013, yielding a capital gain of $556,283.

Why did Tenet's stocks outperform other stocks? Because investors anticipated that Obamacare would make hospitals more profitable, with increased usage and fewer payment defaults by uninsured patients. here

Friday, July 3, 2015

Hillsborough County GOP Corruption

The Fox Guarding the Hen House
"The one essential advantage Dougherty had for the EPC gig was an intensive lobbying campaign on her behalf by influential business and development interests. In the real world, if powerful business and development types were aggressively pushing for their choice to lead an agency charged with protecting the environment from business and development concerns, one might well conclude such naked special interest arm-twisting would be a disqualifying factor. In Hillsborough County, such wheeling and dealing leads to a coronation."

Daniel Ruth on Janet Dougherty's new Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission gig. here

Tampa Bay Follow Miami/Dade

Starting this month, people caught with small amounts of marijuana in Miami-Dade County could walk away with a civil citation and no
 criminal charge. 

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Cuban Sandwich
At Deli World in Brooksville
Visit them here

Marco Rubio Opposes Obamacare

He said it is hurting "millions of Americans." here

Tell Duke Energy: Stop Killing Birds and the Laws That Protect Them

Duke Energy has launched an all-out attack on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The company is seeking to cripple America’s oldest and most important bird protection law at the very moment we need to be increasing protections for migratory birds. Please join us in requesting that Duke Energy stand down from this misguided effort. here

Thursday, July 2, 2015

United States and Cuba Will Open Embassies: MCM Speaks Out

“Nothing short of a miscarriage of justice borne out of political motivations not rooted in reality.”
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

“Sends a chilling message to our enemies abroad  that this White House is no longer serious about calling terrorism by its proper name.”
Marco Rubio

Rick Scott's Florida dead last in … everything

A new ranking on thrilllist.com puts Florida dead last of all 50 states based on, well, everything. here

What Stogie Had Lunch

BBQ Beef Sandwich
With Pasta Salad and Baked Beans
At Hungry Harry’s in Land O Lakes
Visit them here

July 4th Un-Celebration In St. Pete

Saturday July 4th, at 6:30pm
Straub Park
250 Bay Shore Dr NE, St Pete

Donald Gould Of Sarasota

Jacksonville Councilman Democrat Warren Jones

Jacksonville city council is considering a law that would make backing into your driveway to park illegal. Homeowners who don’t comply could be fined $50. 



Councilman Warren Jones said he introduced the bill because there is a huge problem with abandoned cars in Jacksonville. here

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Confederate Flag Showdown in the Streets of Brooksville

Tampa Rally In Solidarity With The Victims Of The Charleston Terrorist Attacks

July 3rd - 7pm
Curtis Hixon Park - Downtown Tampa

Ybor Daily Market

1920 East 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Florida
here
There's room for you!

First Official Money Bomb for Bernie!

Participation is simple: On July 15th, donate a minimum of $15 in support of a $15 minimum wage. After donating, send out a Twitter/Facebook/Instagram post with the hashtags #Bernie2016 and #FeelTheBern. Our goal is $30,000, roughly a year's wages on a 15 dollar minimum wage.

Please RSVP to this Event and subscribe to our Events Feed. That way, you'll be sure to get all the important updates as we approach our date. And invite all your friends, too! here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pot Roast
With Rice and Green Beans
At Mama's Kitchen III in Tampa
Visit them here

Betty Reed For FL State Senate