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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Stogie Recommends
Great cast, Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem,
Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer. Excellent performance by Katniss. Has a 69%
on Rotten Tomatoes.
on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rex Reed called it the "Worst movie of the century"
Rex Reed called it the "Worst movie of the century"
Planning A Florida Trip?
If you’re thinking about traveling to Florida for the beaches and theme parks as restrictions ease this summer, you might want
to think again.
According to a May 7 editorial in the Miami Herald, the state’s own top medical examiner is calling Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest attempt to hide information about coronavirus testing
a “sham.” HERE
a “sham.” HERE
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Kevin Beckner Considerably Leading Cindy Stuart
An internal poll shows Kevin Beckner leading in the Democratic primary for Clerk of the Courts against School Board member Cindy Stuart.
The poll put Beckner at 50% support compared to Stuart with just 37%. The remaining 13% were undecided. HERE
Tampa Berners Chris and Russell
Any registered Democrat may cast their vote for their respective delegates by requesting a virtual ballot before 5pm today at FloridaDems.org/Delegates
Sky U. White Fan
HELP HER HERE
Socially-distanced sign waving this
Saturday from 11-1!
Corner of Hillsborough and 40th Street.
Socially-distanced sign waving this
Saturday from 11-1!
Corner of Hillsborough and 40th Street.
Matt Gaetz Chronicles: Killer Conspiracy Theory
60 Minutes: Matt Gaetz Conspiracy Theory Helped Ax Crucial Coronavirus Funding
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In lefty circles, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has become the subject of general disdain and social-media scorn for his cruelty toward immigrants, his political theatrics, and his toadying loyalty to President Donald Trump. So it's no wonder the hashtag #MattGaetzIsATool resurfaces again HERE
Stogie Recommends
Dystopian Si-Fi. Beautiful cinematography.
Great work by Shailene Woodley
Only has a 28% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Stogie Approved Progressives!
This is round two of Ybor City Stogie endorsements! This will cover a couple local candidates from the Tampa Bay Area. They are both Stogie approved Jessicas!
Jessica Harrington is running for Florida House District 64 in the Pinellas/Hillsborough area. Jessica is a school teacher who will fight tooth and nail to protect and empower public education in Tallahassee. We need her there to be a public education warrior! Unfortunately, the incumbent is corrupt, and not prepared to defend needed programs in Florida. The state legislature in Florida needs a swift change in order to best serve the people. Jessica is the best person to help lead the charge in getting more teachers elected to serve the people. I support her campaign!
Jessica Vaughn is running for Hillsborough County School Board District 3 in North Hillsborough County. She is a proven progressive who founded the Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay. She is a substitute teacher who will protect public education at a time when public education is endangered — in large part due to the corrupt makeup of the Florida state legislature and Hillsborough County School Board. We need progressives on the School Board to finally tip the Board’s balance in favor of teachers, students, and parents. Right now, the Board favors privatization, donors, and engaging in petty squabbles. Jessica is bold, and has the best ideology to take on the powers that be in local School Board politics. I support her campaign!
Who do you want to see the Ybor City Stogie endorse? And why?
Stay groovy,
Asher
Jessica Vaughn For County School Board
I am proud to announce my official kick off as a candidate for Hillsborough County School Board District 6!! As a certified teacher, a parent, a community organizer and an elected board member who manages a 5-million-dollar budget; I have the passion, experience and leadership skills needed to be the strongest candidate in this race.
Tampa Strip Club Mogul Joe Redner Wins Again
U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman issued a preliminary injunction barring the U.S. Small Business Administration from enforcing provisions that prohibited sexually oriented businesses from obtaining loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. HERE
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
Florida Republicans don’t want you to know
Monday, May 11, 2020
Hillsborough Fallen Heroes Fund and Memorial
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
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
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.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Chris Cano for Bernie Delegate
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
Friday, May 8, 2020
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
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