The Republican replacement bill for Obamacare seems dead, at least for now. Even so, protesters showed up Tuesday outside the Doral office of Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been firmly in the party’s repeal-and-replace camp. here
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
"Much Ado About Nothing" In Tampa
"It saddens us that so much of our precious time, energy and meager resources are being squandered by some of us. We should all know that doing this is exactly what our capitalist rulers want us to do. They want us to spend all our time on distractions and divergent issues not fight-back. Frivolous engagement, we must say, is being practiced perfectly by some here in Tampa.
This involvement in phony causes by some of our folks couldn't benefit the capitalist class more if they had paid them to get involved in the these causes. Because of the diversion of some of our key people, we are not able to deal with the real problems of the rapid polarization, in every respect, of our society. It is not just income and wealth inequality that are worsening but all the other bad things issuing only from capitalism and benefitting exclusively the ruling class, such as racism, misogyny, homophobia, islamophobia and xenophobia to name some of the most salient, are worsening also.
Unfortunately, some of us are responding to the greatly increased suffering of our sisters and brothers in wholly inappropriate ways. The best example here is some of us demanding of the County Commission that a much ignored and deteriorating statue downtown be destroyed or at least relocated. Firstly, surprisingly and significantly, the statue is not one honoring General Lee, General Beauregard or some other Confederate military leader but rather a memorial to the futility and inhumanity of war. Secondly, because it is "defeatist" in nature it is also anti-insurgent and anti-secessionist.
However, we are not disheartened. We will maintain our optimism and positive attitudes, as we always have, knowing that reason will ultimately triumph."
"For a Mass Socialist Party of the Working Class"
Sincerely,
Dave Maynard
Seat 1, Hillsborough County Soil and Water Conservation Board (reelected, longest serving member)
Revolutionary Socialist
Florida GOP Adam Putnam For Open Carry
The leading Republican contender for governor says he supports allowing guns on college campuses and letting residents carry guns out in the open. here
Street Medic Intensive Mutual Aid Organized By Dezeray Lyn
This effort is to raise registration funds for people wanting to take the 4 Day Street Medic Intensive happening in Tampa on August 3rd through August 6th who want to attend, but cannot afford it. here
GOP Propaganda: Bill Nelson For Single-Payer Health Care
Fact: Bill Nelson has never talked about supporting single-payer health care.
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We think he should, if you do too,
write him and tell him to support Ms. Warren.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Bacalao
With Black Beans and Rice and Yuca
At Food Town Meat Market in Tampa
Eat Local!
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Interfaith Vigil, Press Conference: Remove the Confederate Monument in Tampa
Pastor Meyer
Pastor Scott
Kofi and Marc
Jim and Debbie
Dayna
Zora and Kelly
Cathy
Susan
Hillsborough Community Protection Coalition
Monday, July 17, 2017
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Endorse Mayor Rick Kriseman
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida President Susan Smith and Pinellas County Democratic Progressive Caucus President Amos Miers have released the following statement:
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) and the Pinellas County Democratic Progressive Caucus (PCDPC) are pleased to endorse Mayor Rick Kriseman for re-election as mayor of St. Petersburg.
Mayor Kriseman has supported and worked for increased wages for city employees, better policing practices, and common-sense gun safety regulations. He has also agreed to sign the Defend Our Democracy ordinance to lessen the influence of big money in politics if it is passed by City Council.
"When we re-elect Mayor Kriseman, our city will continue to be an inclusive and welcoming place that attracts a diverse population and socially-responsible businesses," said President Miers.
Smith recalled, "Since his days as a state representative when he was named a Middle Class Champion, Mayor Kriseman has fought for the rights of working families, women, and minorities."
The DPCF and PCDPC proudly endorse Rick Kriseman for Mayor of St. Petersburg.
Robert G. Marbut: The Joseph Mengele Of The Homeless In Clearwater
7.20 - 6 PM
Clearwater City Hall
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The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, Refuge Ministries of Tampa Bay, Florida Homeless Action Committee, The Revolutionary Caucus, Pinellas County Green Party, and others TBA is calling on all people who believe in Social Justice and an end to Criminalization of the Homeless to join homeless citizens and supporters to speak out an demonstrate against Dr. Marbut and his proposals for dealing with Homelessness in the City of Clearwater. He will be speaking at City Council in Clearwater. He has been dubbed the Joseph Mengele of the Homeless by Homeless Folks and Advocates. He has been widely discredited as a fraud.
Dems Help Debbie Wasserman Schultz Fix Corrupt Image
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Florida GOP Ted Yoho Is Packing
He loves the idea of bringing a gun to work.
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He can’t do it right now. Congressional lawmakers have to apply for a D.C.-specific permit if they want to be armed in the city.
But they are working on that.
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For Yoho, carrying a concealed gun is just like having a cell phone in his pocket. He’s usually armed when he’s home, and he was packing at a recent constituent event in his northern Florida district. here
Saving Little Estero Island
Florida real estate investors were recently promised a state permit to destroy rare coastal bird habitat in Fort Myers Beach. here
Christian Communism
Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford has a take. “I am a Catholic and he is a Communist,” Gulliford said of Pope Francis on Facebook. here
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Jeff Vinik: Politicians Holding Tampa Bay Back When It Comes To Transit
Local politicians have made similar trips to Charlotte and other cities over the past decade to evaluate those systems and how something similar can happen in Tampa Bay. And they have learned nothing. here
Florida GOP Mario Diaz-Balart In Favor Of Banning Medical Treatments For Transgender Individuals Serving In The Military
The proposal would ban medical treatments for transgender individuals serving in the military. here
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The amendment was offered by
GOP Vicky Hartzler of Missouri.
GOP Vicky Hartzler of Missouri.
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GOP Duncan Hunter of California had this to say. “Choose what gender you are before you join.”
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“No one in the Pentagon has called for this.” Sean Patrick Maloney, an openly gay congressman from New York,
Marco Rubio To Vote Yes On Repeal Of Obamacare
Friday, July 14, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Tampa's Pepin Distributing Host GOP Love-Fest
Tampa's Pepin Distributing, distributors of foreign owned Anheuser-Busch products hosted a fundraiser for Florida GOP Hillsborough County Commissioners Victor Crist and
Sandy Murman.
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Jackie Toledo
Beth Leytham
Al Higginbotham
Frank Chillura
Tom Pepin
David Gee
David Singer
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Shrimp and Ribs
With Fries and Beans
At Gator's Dockside in Temple Terrace
Tampa Bay Rays Donated To Ken Hagan
here
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We all know Mr. Hagan well. He wants to use public dollars to finance a new home for the MLB club.
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