Monday, November 16, 2015

artLOUD Tampa Bay

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Extreme Right Wing Marco Rubio

He has long denied that human activity contributes to climate change.
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“I do not believe that human activity is causing these dramatic changes to our climate the way these scientists are portraying it. When I'm president, Keystone will be approved, and President Obama's backwards energy policies will come to an end.
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Rubio has repeatedly voted against ending tax breaks 
for oil companies.

Florida New Dem Darren Soto

Read about him here
Then check out this lady.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Mayor And Two Commissioners Booted From Office Because Of Toll Lanes

Huntersville Mayor and two town commissioners were booted from office because of residents’ anger about the state’s plans to widen Interstate 77 with toll lanes. here
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"The citizens wanted to have their voice heard, and they did it through the ballot box. The incumbents who lost got complacent and weren’t really listening to the citizens.” Danny Phillips, a toll opponent and the top vote-geter in the board race.
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Looking good Guido! here
Don't forget Mayor Bob likes this idea too. Should we re-post this once a month to remind voters? Plant City and Temple Yerrace pay attention.

The Susan Smith Wing Of The Florida Democratic Party

Our generation — the triangulation generation — devised anti-crime policies and welfare reform, got nervous at the mere mention of same-sex marriage, was taught that government should work through market mechanisms, rather than act as a countervailing force, and learned to govern through inoffensive gestures like tax credits.
The Democratic Party, as an institution, had little meaning for this generation. It was not ideologically coherent — extremely conservative Southerners were still Democrats well into the Clinton years — and the party’s operatives did little to make it meaningful to young people." Susan Smith
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Join the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida

Ethically Challenged David Rivera

Marco Rubio's sleazy friend keeps showing up at the debates, but no one is willing to own up to letting him in the door. here 

Rick Scott's Corporate Welfare State

His plan for more than $1 billion in tax cuts and corporate welfare, he seems intent on forcing the need for further budget cuts rather than reinvesting in education, the environment and other priorities. here

Florida State Park: Killing Fields

A checklist that park planners use in reviewing what can be allowed in Florida's park system now calls for adding hunting as a possible activity. here

Bob Buckhorn Kissing FDOT Ass

"They have done more than I have ever seen FDOT do. I think they have been far more responsive, far more open, far more willing to look at options" 
Mayor Bob Buckhorn
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Mayor Bob, the only option is, it doesn't get built. 
You say you want to be our governor. You really should talk to 
Huntersville Ex-Mayor Jill Swain about toll lanes.

  STOP TBX 

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Pam Bondi Siding With Polluters

Corey Jones Killer Gets Fired

What about murder charges?
The cop who murdered  Corey Jones on an 
I-95 ramp was fired Thursday by the 
city of Palm Beach Gardens. here

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/deadline-miami/article44413767.html#storylink=cpy

Miami Is Sinking

Miami Beach consists of a long, low barrier island accompanied by a scattering of manmade islets. It’s one of the lowest-lying municipalities in the country, and its residents are leading the way into the world’s wetter future. here

Dade City Bans Fracking

Fracking
It’s a dirty word in Dade City if you go by a city commission resolution that advocates banning the practice in Florida.
Loud applause greeted the board’s decision.

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Joe Negron

Dozens of state Sen. Joe Negron's allies stroked checks for thousands of dollars to his political fund for the privilege of hobnobbing during a two-day spa and golf retreat at The Brazilian Court — "the ultimate Florida vacation destination for the rich and famous" here

Marco Rubio's American Express Card

$3,756.24 to Iberia Tiles for flooring
$1,745 in hotel and car rental costs from a trip to Las Vegas.
$599.45 for visits to a Honda dealership near Rubio's West Miami home. 
$180 for a children's activity center.
 $715.28 to a Sym's discount clothing store  in New York City.
$74 for food and beverages at the 
2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. here

Friday, November 13, 2015

Bob Buckhorn Supports TBX

Bob Buckhorn is optimistic that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) can come to find a “middle ground” with concerned Tampa residents. here 

Florida Dem Alcee Hastings Wants A Raise

His $174,000 
Annual salary is not enough.

Get Rid Of Debbie Wasserman Schultz

"We had a 50 State Strategy when I came in [as DNC chair]. We didn't control the House, the Senate, or the President. By the time I left we controlled all three." Howard Dean
She is working for the other side. Join the 
Susan Smith wing of the Florida Democratic Party. here

Miami Troublemakers School

January 23, 2016, 9:00 am
The Miami Troublemakers School will be a one-day crash course in rabble rousing for union members, worker center activists, students, and community organizers. The day will feature trainings such as “Beating Apathy,” "Building Strong Labor-Community Coalitions," "Secrets of a Successful Organizer," and "Using Your Rights on the Job." We’ll also have a chance to network and share strategies so that we can build a stronger movement for workers and communities in South Florida. here

Party With Kevin Beckner In Tampa

11.16.2015 - 5:30 pm
Downtown Tampa

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Food Not Bombs Tampa Feeding The Homeless

Visit them here

Floridians take to the streets to keep the heat on Publix

Farmworker families, allies launch series of fall Publix actions with massive protest at Sarasota’s Bay St. Publix, calling on Florida’s grocer to join the Fair Food Program! here

Florida gets a D

Rick Scott's Florida is getting a failing grade in a new report ranking and assessing state government accountability and transparency. The Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity has just reviewed every state in the country in these categories, and gives Florida a score of 61, a D-. That ties the Sunshine State for 30th place among the 50 states in the nation. here

Florida Voters Remember the Jeb Gov Disaster

Only 7% Say They Would Vote For Him
Jeb Bush’s campaign has been in trouble since its start and for good reason. In fact, Jeb’s poor polling with Floridians, his former constituents, may be the best proof that voters who have had the Jeb experience don’t want it again. here

Antisocial Leesburg

Don't even think about hanging out here!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Fight For 15 - Downtown Tampa 2015




Dave Cutler, president of 
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus 
with our leader Susan Smith.

The great Darden Rice spoke up!

Awesome event. Great job Ashley Whitney and Kelly Benjamin.

Marco Rubio Promises To Deport Dreamers

Rubio wants it known that he will end the only protection that some undocumented immigrants have the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was created through executive action in 2012 by President Obama. During a Young Professionals event in Manchester, New Hampshire, 
Rubio said that he would eventually 
end the DACA program. here

MPO Board Meeting: Stop TBX

Highlights
The place was packed. They had to use the overflow room. Over 30 people asked to speak. They cut the time from 3 minutes to 1 minute because the board didn't want to be out all night. Everyone spoke against it, except one old guy who is getting paid or doesn't care about the future of his children. Lisa Montelione was late. Speakers kept giving others their minutes.

  And the highlight of the night was when a speaker asked the crowd to stand if they were against it, and the entire audience rose to its feet, applauding wildly.