Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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DeSantis Trolling Marlins Fans

Normally, teams can at least count on the support of local politicians. That didn’t necessarily happen when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was recently on the radio with Sean Hannity. From the “he just said what we’re all thinking” category, DeSantis trolled Marlins fans for their lack of support for the team. HERE

Sarasota 2020 - Refreshment on Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida Republicans don’t want you to know

Social welfare made Sweden’s coronavirus recovery easier, but Florida Republicans don’t want you to know that.

I won’t even get to the irony that right-wing Republicans went from loathing Sweden as a Bernie Sanders socialists’ wet dream only to turn around and view the nation as its shining light in pandemic policy. That low-hanging fruit is too easy and too obvious. HERE

Monday, May 11, 2020

Stogie Recommends: Best Album Ever

Frampton Comes Alive - Peter Frampton

Hillsborough Fallen Heroes Fund and Memorial

"Kevin Beckner established the Hillsborough Fallen Heroes Fund and Memorial website and it’s one of my proudest moments during his time as a county commissioner." Gil Sainz
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HELP HIM HERE

Sky U. White Fan

HELP HER HERE

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Florida's Culture Of Corruption

Corporations that pollute have been donating to the GOP, to Florida Realtors and to the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In turn those organizations promote and endorse the candidates with the failing voting records on water. Those candidates look the other way while corporations like Big Sugar lobby to weaken water protections. Many politicians like to say they are strong on water but they don't do what it would actually take to keep our waters clean. For example, Rooney has a F voting record on water and he took money from the oil industry. HERE

Stogie Recommends

Rare great performance by Mark Wahlberg

Take action with Our Revolution

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Chris Cano For Bernie Delegate

I am asking for your vote to represent Florida's 14th Congressional District at the DNC as a Bernie Sanders Delegate. Click HERE to request your ballot 
before May 13th 

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Overt Fascism And The Fall of Libertarianism

One of the most revealing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the obvious role of government to rescue capitalism and the Corporate State in the U.S. During the presidential election of 2008 which ultimately resulted in Barack Obama as our nation's 44th President, we also witnessed the rise of the pseudo economic system  " Libertarianism" by congressman and Presidential candidate Ron Paul. For Progressives, Socialist, and good government groups, it didn't require much critical thinking to know that a society run by libertarians was a ridiculous notion and was really a Trojan Horse being disseminated by the Charles and David Koch Network to implement a corporate state. Now that the COVID pandemic has made a mockery of this quack economic system, the Koch Network, which pretty much controls the Republican Party today, has a new tactic in the age of social media by rallying online far-right and  militia groups to State Capitals to protest laws that might be a threat to the Koch Network's ongoing effort to control the American economy. The reality that Democrats, Democratic Socialist, and  Good Goverment orgs. must acknowledge going forward if Democrats start to win back more State Houses is that the Koch Network will continue to message far-right groups via social media to protest, with violence if necessary, any legislative efforts that might re-institute a purely public and comprehensive approach to governance. As witnessed at State Houses around the country, American fascism has arrived and those of us on the left must continue to organize and educate the voting public on how the Federal Government can use it's power to help ordinary citizens and not just corporations and small businesses . As COVID-19 has shown, the Federal Government can to anything as long as there is the political will to do it. It's time the U.S. Government started using its power to help ordinary people not just the politically-connected elite and their industries. But first, like in the 2nd World War, we must defeat fascist. This time  it's not European fascism, but fascism from the Koch Network and the NRA and  their social media shock troops.

The Stogie Honored

Thank you Ms. Candy Lowe
 for this great honor!
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Tampa Paparazzi

Jake

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Ybor Life




Ybor City, Florida

Saturday, May 9, 2020

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Tampa for Ahmaud Arbery












Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse - Tampa, Florida
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Chris Cano for Bernie Delegate

I am asking for your vote to represent Florida at the Democratic National Convention. HERE

Nina Turner Calls for Progressives to "Hold the Democratic Party Hostage"

Kevin Beckner for Tampa

"We have to elect leaders that responsibly use tax-payer dollars to serve our neighbors effectively and efficiently. As our next clerk of the circuit court, I will use my 17 years as a certified financial planner and 8 years as a county commissioner balancing a $4 billion dollar budget to ensure the office takes steps to rein in spending while still providing the services our county deserves." Kevin Beckner
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Friday, May 8, 2020

Sky U. White Fan

HELP HER HERE

Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Tampa Car Caravan

Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2 PM
Sam M. Gibbons Federal Courthouse

Tampa DSA Socialist Distance Film Series

Join Tampa DSA for a virtual film screening and political discussion of Rachel Lears' 2019 documentary "Knock Down the House". Turn social isolation into socialist education! INFO

Russell (The Big Berner) Giambrone For Bernie Delegate

Our Revolution - Tampa Bay
President 

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Tampa Hoods

SOG

Florida GOP cash in Duval County

Duval County School Board races are non-partisan, but that hasn’t stopped the Florida Republican Party from getting involved. HERE

The Florida Keys, The Overseas Highway, & Key West

OASIS in Tampa

The Outreach Assisting Students in Schools or "OASIS" is a grassroots nonprofit helping students with a free or reduced-cost lunch.
Since COVID-19, the organization saw an increased need for food and hygiene items. HELP THEM HERE

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Words of Tracy Penokie

"I've been seeing a lot of people defend Trump lately. People actually saying you can't be empathic if you hate him. Trying to get you to feel sorry for him, and to paint a
 sad picture for him. 

I watched a documentary on him yesterday. Actually trying to give him a chance to see if we really are making him to be the worst, and yepppp. He is! Trump:: An American Dream is a must watch for anyone who supports, or is trying to see the good in this arrogant, and selfish human being. 

Here is a list of environmental rules his fuck ass is reversing. Why??? What is the justification for this? What is the justification for him taking away rez land from it's rightful owners? Where is the justification in allowing pipelines to go through rez lands? 

This scum bag actually told his first wife, after bearing his children.. He didn't want to be w a woman who has HAD CHILDREN!!! He faked like he was his own PR person at one time What kind of mentality does it take for someone to do that?? 

I'm done trying to give him a chance. My disgust is warranted for. Everything this man does is motivated by the feeling of power. I can never fuck w that. Yess. Trump IS the piece of shit he's painted out to be. No. That doesn't mean I support the Democratic party or any other politician. It simply means I am completely and utterly disgusted w him." 
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Tracy Penokie

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Sky U. White Sad and Angry

"This story is not only sad but it also makes me angry. I got involved in community organizing after the murder of Trayvon Martin. I also realized that it was the State Atty in that case who chose to delay filing charges against Zimmerman. The State Attorney is an ELECTED position and We MUST get involved in LOCAL ELECTIONS! The impact on black/brown lives at a time when we are pushing for criminal justice reform is immense. Know who your local elected officials are and know where they stand on the issues that directly affect your community!" Sky U. White

CALL TO ACTION: Text JUSTICE to 55156
Dial 912-554-7200 to make your voice heard and to be given
 other actions that you can take.

FLORIDA HOOD VLOGS in TAMPA

Stogie Recommends: Best Album Ever

A 1991 tribute album consisting interpretations of sixteen songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. My favorite, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" - Oleta Adams MORE

Florida GOP continues to block adoption of ERA

Florida lawmakers have not voted on the ERA since 1982, when the House narrowly passed it and the Senate narrowly did not. This year, the Republican-led Legislature refused to hold any hearings on the proposed amendment, although numerous legislators sponsored pro-ERA and equal-pay bills. HERE